Ultimate Engineering Electrical Engineering Projects Coordinator

Ultimate Engineering Electrical Engineering Projects Coordinator

Ultimate Engineering ltd, is an ISO certified company, rated among top 100 medium sized companies.

We are a technology and service oriented company specializing in Electrical installations, Data cabling and networking solutions and Air conditioning Installations.

We are seeking to recruit dynamic, energetic and well qualified personnel to urgently fill the position of Electrical Engineering Projects Coordinator.

Duties & Responsibilities:

    * Provide administrative and logistic support to the Technical Department.
    * Maintaining the calendar plan for scheduling and fixing project meetings.
    * Act as a liaison between the external or internal executives, managers and consultants in coordinating meetings.
    * Establish and maintain the project’s information management system.
    * Receive screen, log and route correspondence, attach necessary background information and maintain follow-up system for action and deadlines.
    * Assist the clients, engineers and management in presentations and summarizing reports and documents.
    * Act as a representative of the department in meetings, seminars and conferences.
    * Be ready to delegate the responsibilities of the Technical department team as per instructions and must have effective decision making ability.
    * Assist the department in the day to day duties of a project’s administration.
    * Research and recommend solutions to document problems, including conflicts, interferences and errors/omissions.
    * Act as liaison with subcontractors in expediting drawings and related information.
    * Maintain accurate and up-to-date logs (Vendor/Subcontractor, Purchase, Owner etc.), track responses and advise concerned parties.
    * Maintain and update the Shop Drawing Log, review Shop Drawings and submittals.
    * Coordinate submittals and procure all close-out documents including warranties and Operating and Maintenance Manuals.
    * Participate in the continuous monitoring of the updating and accurate generation of as-built documents.
    * Schedule in co-ordination with Technical Manager, attend office project coordination meetings and take minutes as requested or required.
    * Coordinate periodic job-related photographs for records.
    * Present oneself as a candidate for promotion by learning and understanding project management methods and developing good management skills.
    * Coordinate with Technical department staff data gathering and data management for accountability and to measure project performance.
    * Evaluate existing data flow processes and assist in making required adjustments; and promote department innovation.
    * Stay abreast of current academic literature, research, and evaluation studies which are relevant to organizational mission and practices.
    * Receive, review, coordinate, and reply to inquiries and requests for information related to projects.

Minimum Requirements:

    * Degree or Diploma in Secretarial studies; recent Engineering graduates from National Polytechnics are encouraged to apply;
    * Having worked in an established Electrical Engineering background or a reputable law firm will be a definite advantage;
    * Well organised, flexible and a typing speed of 50wpm and above is essential;
    * Good interpersonal and organizational skills;
    * Exhibit a high level of reliability, integrity & efficiency and efficient working knowledge of Ms word, Excel and Access;
    * Ability to work under pressure and meet competing demands in time.

To apply for this position, send your CV to hr@ultimate.co.ke before 9th September 2010 and quote the position in the subject line.

Ultimate Engineering is an equal opportunity employer.

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Sales Marketing Manager Jobs In Kenya

Sales Marketing Manager Jobs In Kenya

Our client, a leading company in the printing industry is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic individual to work as a Sales & Marketing Manager

Key Responsibilities:-
Reporting to the Managing Director;
* Manage overall activities of the sales and marketing department while ensuring that the sales/ revenue targets are met.
* Preparation of annual business and periodic sales/activity plans that include preparing budgets and sales projections.
* Drawing and implementing marketing strategies.
* Establish strong relationship with customers and manage all activities of customer service together with the sales team
* Oversee market research, competitive and customer surveys.
* Manage a team and achieve defined and agreed sales and profit targets with the sales team
* Implement and monitor trade marketing activities.

Minimum Requirements
* Degree in marketing or business
* Five years working experience in sales/marketing environment three years of which should be at senior level preferably in the printing industry
* Strong interpersonal skills and capable of working with high degree of independence
* A high degree of strategic and commercial aptitude
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Problem solving and decision making skills.

Applications together with a detailed CV with daytime telephone number can be, posted, dropped at our offices or forwarded to the following email address.
Deadline is 07/09/2010.

Recruitment
Sublime Concepts Management Consulting Ltd
Email: recruitment@sublimeconceptsmgt.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Access Kenya Jobs. Account Managers

Access Kenya Jobs. Account Managers

Access Kenya Group Jobs. Ref: ASIT-AM-SEPT2010
Reporting to the Group Sales Manager, the successful candidate will be required to grow the portfolio of the Access IT client base.

Key Responsibilities:
* Revenue Generation by creating new sales and business opportunities for the company through opening new accounts, giving quotations to clients as per their requirements
* Identify and qualify prospects
* Work closely with other members of team in compiling proposals as well as closing sales deals
* Debt collection by following up with clients to ensure they pay in good time as per the agreed credit terms.
* Identify customer requirements and providing solutions that meet their requirements
* Account (key) management – work with the Business Development team to target specific, agreed clients and project opportunities. To build and maintain profitable relationships with customers
* Participates proactively in company sales and marketing meetings
* Monitor competition activities, initiatives or development and make recommendations as well as communicate the same to management.
* Compliance with laid down systems, standards and procedures/processes
* To undertake other duties as and when requested

Minimum Requirements:
* The ideal candidate will possess a diploma and or degree in a business related discipline from a recognized university.
* 2 years sales experience in a telecommunications environment
* You will be have strong relationship building skills and be able to demonstrate strong ability to deliver results.
* You must be a team player with good organization skills
* You must have good communications skills and be outgoing
* You must be able to work with minimum supervision
* You must be computer literate.

If you meet the above requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below.
All applications must be delivered on or before 8th Sept 2010
Via Email: jackieg@accesskenya.com

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UN Jobs Kenya. Health Programme Assistant Vacancy

UN Jobs Kenya. Health Programme Assistant Vacancy

UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence,UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:

Vacancy Code. VA/2010/UNOPS/AFO/KEOC/PRJ/SSS/03
Post Title. Health Programme Assistant
Post Level LICA 4 – ICS 6 Equivalent (Local Individual Contractor Agreement)
Org Unit. Somali Support Secretariat Project
Duty Station. Nairobi, Kenya, with travel to Somalia
Duration. Six months, subject to renewal on the basis of performance and available funding.
Closing Date 14 September 2010

Background
The Somali Support Secretariat Project is designed to facilitate development assistance coordination through provision of services to the Coordination of International Support to Somalis (CISS) development coordination structure.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, and working closely with the CISS Health Sector Coordinator, the Health Programme Assistant will have the following main duties:
• Responsible for the organization of meetings, workshops and seminars for the various CISS and CISS related health coordination committees, working groups and task forces meeting in Nairobi and/or Somalia. This includes preparation of agendas, circulation of invitations, preparation and dissemination of background materials, reports and documents, and confirmation of meeting venue and facilities.
• Accurately record minutes of health meetings and ensure timely submission of drafts to relevant committee, working group and taskforce chairs for endorsement before circulation.
• Responsible to update and maintain the e-mail addresses, mailing lists and telephone and fax numbers of relevant committees and working groups members.
• Responsible to update and maintain all SSS health related files and databases.
• Provide information in a timely manner to the SSS Receptionist for the preparation of the monthly
calendar for meetings/workshops and seminars.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of the Secretariat, including on behalf of the CISS Health Sector Coordinator and/or the chairs of the various CISS committees, working groups or taskforces, including non-health one.

Required Selection Criteria
Competencies
•Diligence, attention to critical details, keen sense of work priorities and resourcefulness in obtaining and researching important information.
•Keen sense of ethics and integrity in dealing with clients and service providers.
•Meets timeliness for delivery of products and services to clients.
•Results-based and client services oriented, as well as excellent organization skills are a must.
•The applicant must have good editing and writing skills, knowledge of micro-computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet software, window, Power-Point).
• Mature, good people’s skills, good knowledge of humanitarian and development and related
issued, good initiative to carry out tasks.

Qualifications/Experience
•Secondary education. A first degree or equivalent preferably in social sciences or health an asset.
•At least five years programme assistant experience, with health specific experience being a distinct advantage.
•Fluency in oral and written English is required.
•Must be willing and able to undertake UN-SSAFE training and to travel to any location in Somalia
for which UN security clearance has been granted.

Submission of Applications
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, proof of Kenyan or Somali citizenship, or of a valid work permit for Kenya, and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11),via e-mail to vacancieskeoc@unops.org. Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.
* Please note that this post is open to all nationals of the country of the duty station, to all Somali nationals and also to individuals who have a valid work permit for the country of the duty station.

Additional Considerations
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.
For more information on UNOPS, including its core values and competencies, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org

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Senior Cadastral Specialist (Full-Time). Matrix Development Consultants

Senior Cadastral Specialist (Full-Time). Matrix Development Consultants

Matrix Development Consultants is an international consulting company incorporated and registered in Kenya with offices in Nairobi. For over 25 years, Matrix has partnered with development agencies to implement projects throughout Eastern and Southern Africa. Matrix, together with our partner, is currently implementing a project in Mozambique for Component 3 – Support for Land Administration Systems and the National Land Cadastre.
We are seeking a Senior Cadastral Specialist (Full-Time) to be based in Maputo with travel to project sites in country.

1. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Improvements in the administration of land through the more effective management of land records and the cadastre and improvements to service delivery in the land sector is one of the central objectives of the MCA programme. Key elements of the MCA land component are improvements to the cadastre under a wider programme of improvement to the administration of land. Component 3 therefore requires institutional strengthening and support to the national and provincial cadastral offices in the northern provinces.
This support will be in the form of technical Assistance and upgrading of the SPGC and District Offices in the north and ICT improvements to the Cadastre and land information systems. This will however require establishing standards and norms at central level and completing an overall audit and review of the principal spatial datasets.

2. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Scope of Work for the Cadastral Specialist will include the following:
* Establishing and maintaining links with the relevant national, provincial and municipal authorities in relation to the development of land administration procedures;
* Coordination of the needs assessment in respect to land administration and assistance to the development of a proposal for a national Land Administration Strategy;
* Overseeing the development and introduction of improved procedures, norms and standards in respect to Land Administration processes;
* Development of methods for the use and digitizing of existing cadastral archives
* Support to the development of training materials and curricula for land administration staff.

3. SPECIFIC TASKS/ACTIVITIES:
Cadastral work will be undertaken at both the Central and Decentralised levels. At decentralised level both the SPGCs and the municipalities will be included in the target provinces. A senior cadastral specialist will be based at central level and four mid-level specialists located in the provinces.
Specific tasks and activities of all of the Land Cadastre Specialists include the following;
* Completion of a review of all current procedures and recording of information for the cadastre. This should be done in close consultation with all land administration staff in the municipalities and the SPGCs. Compilation of accurate statistics on current work flows, numbers of parcels recorded per year, field inspections etc plus principal constraints will be an essential part of the work.
* Analysis in each of the selected districts and municipality areas of the current capacity for cadastral mapping.
* Oversee the development of cadastral procedures and norms in rural and urban contexts, and establishment of a basis for information to be incorporated into a national land information system;
* Development of an up-to-date spatial framework data for cadastral purposes

4. OUTPUTS and DELIVERABLES:
The specialist will make contributions to:
o Compilation of all existing records and statistics to a basic set of standards for analysis and for re-design of systems and procedures.
o The National Land Administration Strategy as the final output of the needs assessment – as the main output will define all subsequent implementation activities
o Proposals for improving service delivery
o Provincial/District Cadastral Office Strengthening
o Municipal Cadastral Office Strengthening

5. INPUTS AND TIMING:
Start date for the Senior Cadastral advisor will be ASAP and will run for Two years.

6. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The person must therefore have:
Sound understanding and experience of cadastral survey procedures and practices and skills in GIS and GPS

7. Application
Kindly send your application (email only) to consultants@matrix.or.ke.
We will continuously review applications and contact candidates we would like to pursue further.

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Hotel Jobs Kenya. Guest House Manager Vacancy

Hotel Jobs Kenya. Guest House Manager Vacancy

GUEST HOUSE MANAGER

Location: Nairobi
Our client, an Interdenominational Christian Ministry is looking for a Guest House Manager. The successful candidate will be required to:
* Develop marketing and business development plans for the Guest House.
* Oversee the running of catering and housekeeping activities, while ensuring the highest standards are applied and maintained.
* Supervise, plan and manage food and beverage procedures to achieve high service standards.
* Ensure that the environment of the Guesthouse is homely and friendly for the guests
* Plan, manage and supervise the front office, concierge and reservation tasks.
* Drive and achieve the targets set for bookings for the conference room as well as managing event planning expectations for the customers.
* Oversee the financial administration and performance of the organization and provide guidance to management on financial issues.
* Develop measures to ensure security, health and safety is entrenched in the Guesthouse.
* Provide leadership, motivation and constructive feedback to staff, ensuring their respect and commitment to the agreed targets.
* Maintain books of accounts and generating financial statements for statutory filing.

Personal profile
* MUST be a born again Christian.
* Be above 35 years of age.
* Diploma in food and beverage/hospitality
* At least 3 years experience in the food and hospitality industry
* Outstanding food preparation skills with thorough understanding of preparing menu’s for a wide range of clients.

Interested? Send your CV with a one page motivation letter to jobs@flexi-personnel.com by 11th August 2010. Kindly indicate job title and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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Accountant/ Administration Officer NGO Job

Accountant/ Administration Officer NGO Job

Position: Accountant/ Administration Officer
Location: Nairobi
Our client, a regional NGO is looking for an energetic and creative professional to fill the position of Accountant/ Administration Officer. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for;
1. Ensuring that financial records are up to date, properly recorded and comply with financial policies and standards.
2. Reconciliation of project budgets in accordance to planned budget lines
3. Monthly submission of financial statements to the Finance Manager
4. Prepare project financial reports as may be instructed by the Finance Manager/Regional Director and according to Donor requirements.
5. Oversee that returns from the field are processed and timely reimbursements made on the same
6. Ensure cash and cheque payments are made in good time by the accounts assistant to suppliers of goods and services
7. Approve Per diem/Travel Voucher payments and any field advances on time
8. Planning, organizing, providing leadership and controlling all administrative functions of the company.
9. Managing the many fields of work which the employees carry out while ensuring that human and material resources are correctly utilized.
10. Timely and accurate management of statutory compliance information
11. Ensure the local tax matters, including income tax, payroll taxes and other taxes are adequately handled in conjunction with the board where applicable.

Candidate Profile
1. Born again Christian
2. Minimum CPA part 2
3. Minimum 2 years working experience in an accounting related role.
4. Confident personality with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Interested? Send your CV and one page motivation letter to recruit@flexi-personnel.com.
Please indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

 

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Safaricom Dealer Order Processing Co-ordinator

Safaricom Dealer Order Processing Co-ordinator

Supply Chain, a department within the Supply Chain & Administration Division of Safaricom Ltd is responsible for purchasing and management of all company stocks.

To build on the existing team of professionals, the department is now looking to fill the following position.

Dealer Order Processing Co-ordinator
Ref: SC&A- DOPC– SEP-10

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, job holder’s key responsibilities will be:

    * Ensure timely processing and delivery of retail orders;
    * Ensure delivery costs to retail shops are optimized by defining the economic order quantities for each order and product by time period;
    * Ensure stock availability and eliminate out of stocks;
    * Resolve Customer Complaints & Queries by co-ordinating all internal parties in delighting customers;
    * Ensure effective use of ERP systems;
    * Ensure Dealer returns are processed in the system and avoid stock obsolescence;
    * Create working roster for Dealer Order Processing Team and deploy SMART objectives to direct reports;
    * Coordinate with Golden Numbers Team and Safaricom Business on number reservation and request fulfilment;
    * Produce accurate and timely reports in accordance with the Supply Chain and Administration metrics framework.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:

    * A Bachelors degree in IT, Business Management or equivalent;
    * At least 3 years work experience of which 1 year should be in a Supply Chain Function, specifically Supply Chain Operations, Sales Order Administration, or Dealer Management;
    * Professional qualification in Supply Chain Certification and Project Management will be an added advantage;
    * Excellent hands-on knowledge of Sales Order Administration;
    * Excellent understanding of Customer Service Principles;
    * IT Knowledge of ERP e.g. Oracle Order Management & Inventory; as well as Office Productivity Package;
    * Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with good evaluative skills and ability to think critically;
    * A highly innovative, results oriented individual with excellent organizational skills;
    * A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to network.

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

All applications must be delivered on or before Monday, 13th September 2010.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition,
Safaricom Limited.

Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Safaricom Manager-Money Laundering Reporting Office

Safaricom Manager-Money Laundering Reporting Office

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within Risk Management Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Manager-Money Laundering Reporting Office
Ref: RM_MMLRO_SEP- 2010
Reporting to the HOD- Revenue Assurance & Network Fraud, the Manager-Money Laundering Reporting Office will provide support to the Fraud Management team by undertaking anti Money Laundering(AML) and Counter terrorist financing(CTF) operations as well as ensuring that Mpesa and any other qualifying service offered by the organization is compliant with Provisions of POC & AML Act.

Key Responsibilities:

    * Maintain detailed knowledge of current AML regulations, registration requirement, as well as future developments within the AML scope.
    * Develop and implement adequate AML and CTF controls to ensure that all possible areas of AML & CTF concerns are covered.
    * Perform regular reviews of all AML &CTF controls to assess effectiveness.
    * Develop and maintain an effective AML training program across the operation functions that deals with services and products that are in scope of POC& AML Act. E.g. Mpesa.
    * Maintain and develop a strong working relationship with internal stakeholders e.g. Mpesa department, Legal Call Centre and appropriate bodies including LEAs, Regulators and other MLROs to ensure that compliance issues are regularly discussed with relevant stakeholders.
    * Ensure that AML concerns are always taken into account by internal stakeholders when executing projects that have implementations on AML issues/controls and any other recommendations given should be followed through to implementation.
    * People management-Manage the performance of the team of AML analyst by defining performance indicators, goals and objectives as well as developing staff skill base.
    * Develop and manage regular reporting of AML issues to management.

Minimum Requirements

    * A Bachelors degree in Law or a business related field.
    * Diploma in AML.
    * 4-5 Years proven experience of which 1-2 years should be in AML and/or compliance in a financial institution or similar Blue Chip companies;
    * Certification in ACL, SQL, C.I.S.A. will be an added advantage;
    * Excellent in Microsoft Office applications;
    * Excellent communication, analytical and influencing abilities as well as report writing skills;
    * Attention to details and result oriented;
    * Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines under minimum supervision;

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 delivered on or before 10th September 2010.

The Senior Talent Acquisition Manager,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi.

Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Frabercom Solutions Internship Opportunities

Frabercom Solutions Internship Opportunities

 A computer Training College offering ICT courses would like to offer internship (attachment) to interns with the following qualifications:-

    * At least a diploma in ICT related field from a recognized institution
    * Proficiency in Ms Word, Ms Access, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, End user support, Computer Maintenance and Networking Skills
    * He/she should be between 20-26 years old and ready to work in a busy environment (training institution)
    * Able to participate in team work
    * Any certification will be a definite advantage
    * Starting date is immediately

If you meet the above qualification E-mail your application and CV to the College Administrator ctjobskenya@gmail.com on or before Friday 10th September 2010
or
Frabercom Computer Training College
Norwich Union House, 3rd Floor Mama Ngina Street (Opposite Hilton Hotel)
P.O. Box 46622-00100-GPO Nairobi
Tel: 020-2228067, Cell phone: 0712-208986,0738-905238

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Mikaye Restaurant Nyali Mombasa Restaurant Manager

Mikaye Restaurant Nyali Mombasa Restaurant Manager

Mikaye Restaurant is an Afro-fusion restaurant located in Nyali, Mombasa we specialize in Kenyan food with an international touch.

Restaurant Manager

Responsibilities

    * Provide guidance and overall management of the restaurant.
    * Ensuring guest satisfaction and maximizing F&B sales revenue.
    * Ensuring proper upkeep of F&B service areas as well as supervision of Restaurant and Bar Manpower.

Location: Mombasa - Coast

Salary: 25-30k

Contact Yvonne Mula - mikaye.nyali@gmail.com

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