Jobs in Kenya

September 21, 2010

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: General Manager Job Position At Dotsavvy Limited

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: General Manager Job Position At Dotsavvy Limited

General Management Jobs in Kenya.
Dotsavvy Limited (Dotsavvy) is an award-winning boutique digital agency with big ideas based in Nairobi, Kenya. Dotsavvy specializes in web site design and development, digital marketing, ebusiness applications and related services.

Dotsavvy is a market leader for its offerings in Kenya and a good number of East Africa’s leading businesses have been benefiting from our expertise and innovation for the past 8 years. You can find out more about Dotsavvy from our web site at http://www.dotsavvyafrica.com.

Purpose of Position
The General Manager will lead the development and realization of Dotsavvy’s strategic plan so as to meet organisational objectives as per the requirements of the Board of Directors (Board).

Key Accountabilities

Strategy Development, Planning and Reporting
Taking a proactive role in the formulation of future strategic objectives and bringing them to the Board for input, discussion and decision as to ratification.

Ensuring that strong strategic and annual planning processes are in place to produce effective plans for approval by the Board.

Ensuring that all financial and non financial reporting requirements are met on a timely and regular basis.

Ensuring that reporting to the Board is always totally ‘transparent’ and on a no surprises basis.

Relationship Management
Developing and maintaining effective strategic relationships with key stakeholders including employees, shareholders, funders, sub-contractors, customers and strategic business partners.

Developing a wide range of relationships and networks with the local, national and international internet and digital marketing services industry to position Dotsavvy as a well known and credible organization.

Operational Management
Ensuring that the day-to-day business operations at Dotsavvy are effectively and efficiently coordinated and implemented and conducted within the framework agreed to by the Board.

Implement stringent project management processes to ensure the timely and cost effective development of the key projects and general service delivery activities undertaken by Dotsavvy.

Maintaining effective working relationships with the management team and the Board.

Develop and manage performance based contracts for the achievement of agreed service delivery targets for both employees and other business partners.

Employee and Contractor Management and Leadership

Building and maintaining a high performance culture through effective performance management, communication and coaching of staff and contractors.

Provide clear leadership and promote and foster a team culture consistent with the Dotsavvy’s core values.

Ensuring the recruitment of appropriately skilled employees to positions, and establishing appropriate remuneration levels and performance based conditions for staff within the framework agreed to by the Board.

Key Competencies

Leadership

Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for an organization’s vision, and motivates, leads, and empowers others to achieve organizational goals.

Inspires and leads others towards high levels of performance.

Demonstrates an intellectual and professional leadership style that supports that attainment of respect and credibility by others.

Relationship Management
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

Ability to influence or persuade others to gain acceptance or agreement of ideas and approaches.

Problem Solving and Analysis
Ability to analyze complex work-related issues, draw correct conclusions and articulate clear and focused action plans to stakeholders.


Ability to understand business related issues and make systematic and rational judgments based on the relevant information.

Strategy Formulation
Ability to formulate strategies and policies, and create new approaches in adverse situations.

Ability to take a broad based view of issues and events, and have an understanding of their longer-term impact or wider implications.

Ability to translate strategies into strategic and operational activities

Communication Skills
Ability to assimilate complex issues and use appropriate communication strategies to influence Dotsavvy stakeholders.

Ability to actively listen, seek information, and ask questions to ensure the understanding of underlying concerns of others.

Understanding of Business, Government and Industry Processes

Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of, and experience in government, business and internet industry processes.

Politically astute; is able to read situations aptly and exhibit sound judgment.

Understands how people work and has a positive non-threatening presence which commands respect from employees and other Dotsavvy stakeholders.

Interpersonal Style
Has a personal commitment to organizational excellence; displays honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decision and actions.

Is resilient; remains calm and deliberate under conditions of stress

Maintains a positive non-threatening presence which commands respect from employees and other Dotsavvy stakeholders

Personal Organization
Has the ability to organize time to the best advantage of Dotsavvy.

Manages competing demands to maintain a healthy balance between work, family and community activities.

Maintains and manages personal health and fitness.

Governance/Management
Experience in working with boards of directors providing professional, accurate, and strategic advice.

Ability in implementing and delivering on boards of directors’ decisions and policies.

Understands the interface between the role of directors and management.

Has an understanding of and commitment to being an equal opportunities
employer.

To be successful in the position of General Manager, you will need to show:

Accuracy, reliability and enthusiasm.
Previous and recent experience in a similar environment.

Flexibility with working hours.

An outgoing, confident individual with initiative.

“Can do” attitude

The General Manager applicant needs to have a Bachelors Degree in Business, IT or a related field (A Masters Degree in Management would be an added advantage), 4+ years of experience in a similar position and at least 3 credible references.

If you think you qualify kindly send us your credentials by the 1st October 2010 on jobs@dotsavvyafrica.com with the subject line “General Manager – Dotsavvy”.

 

Job: Vacancy for Fundraising And Program Development Manager NGO Job

Job: Vacancy for Fundraising And Program Development Manager NGO Job

NGO Jobs In Kenya

The National Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE) is a Non-governmental organization that provides a range of professional services and technical assistance to companies, NGOs and other organizations to establish and manage comprehensive and integrated HIV/AIDS/TB/Malaria/RH/FP programs, using peer-centered approaches.

In addition to implementing donor-funded programs, NOPE also provides consultancy services to private sector, public sector and civil society organizations.

Closing date: 24 Sep 2010
Location: Kenya – Nairobi

Roles and Responsibilities Fundraising & Program Development Manager
- Seeks and identifies potential funding sources both on-line, through the print media and any other announcement mode.
- Reviews requests for proposals (RFPs), develops proposal plans, outlines and schedules, and prepares concept papers in line with NOPE program development policy.
- Identify, hold discussions and engage appropriate teams of partners, consultants, writers, editors, and quality control teams.
- Drafts and reviews the necessary pre-teaming, teaming memoranda in the case of consortia formation.
- Guides proposal team writers in preparing technical and cost components of the proposal including understanding of the task, plan, and personnel.
- Coordinates communication on various components of the writing process while ensuring integrity and confidentiality of documents is maintained.
- Reviews proposal drafts in final versions for responsiveness to RFPs, thoroughness, accuracy, staffing, financial considerations, quality and effective design and layout.
- Participates in project development and ensures that a monitoring for results plan is included in all projects.
- Develops concept papers commensurate with the skills and tasks performed within the position.
- Creates corporate concepts, boilerplate content for use in future proposal.
- Takes lead in post proposal efforts such as negotiations, contract start up briefings and proposal lessons learnt.
- Implementation of the calendar of reporting dates prepared by Technical Director and provides feedback on the same as necessary.
- Liaise with various Project Managers on regular basis to ensure adequate quality of reports, concepts, proposals etc and compliance with funding requirements
- Supports Technical Director in negotiation and co ordination of consultancy assignments

Qualifications and Competencies Fundraising & Program Development Manager
The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health or Social Sciences with above 5 years relevant working experience in an NGO set up. He/she should have experience in HIV/AIDS, Maternal Health, Family Planning, Gender and Advocacy.
Experience in handling USD, EU or UN funded projects, project performance management, monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage. In addition the ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, team player and computer literate.

How to apply
If you meet the criteria above, please send your details including remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to The Human Resources & Admin. Manager, National Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE) to HR@nope.or.ke. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Job: Vacancy for Feed the Children NGO Field Monitor Job Vacancy Kenya

Job: Vacancy for Feed the Children NGO Field Monitor Job Vacancy Kenya

Feed the children – Kenya is seeking to recruit the position of Field Monitor. This is a one year renewable contract. Based in Nairobi, the incumbent will report to the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer.

Key responsibilities:
• Co-ordinate and closely monitor the implementation of the school feeding programme in the schools.
• Monitor and review all required and relevant records (SFP 6 forms, stack cards etc) at the school level, to ensure that there accurately prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
• Oversee the management of commodities in the school and ensure proper standards of storage and utilization are being observed.
• Assist the schools by providing continuous and relevant guidance and technical support on aspects of the programme including record keeping, commodity management and food utilization.
• Follow up to ensure that the school managers are submitting the SFP6 forms accurately filled and in a timely fashion.
• Report to the M&E Officer on relevant events regarding food management, distribution and other related issues.
• Collection of all relevant data from the schools as required.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports on the programmes activities in the schools.
• Participate in special surveys and evaluations carried out in relation to the programme.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in social work, nutrition, sociology or community development.
• Two years’ NGO experience working with communities through participatory methods.
• Creative self-starter with resilience to cover long hours of work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent report-writing skills with good written and oral presentation skills.
• Good computer skills
• Experience working in collection and management of project databases.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

How to apply
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, phone and email contacts of three (3) references; to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 25th September 2010.
Closing date: 25 Sep 2010
Location: Kenya

 

Job: Vacancy for Receptionist Job In A NGO Kenya

Job: Vacancy for Receptionist Job In A NGO Kenya

Feed the Children Receptionist Jobs Kenya
Position: Receptionist
Posts: One (1)
Reporting to: HR/Admin Officer
Department: Administration
Start Date: Immediate
Job Grade: Grade B

Major responsibilities:
• Greet all visitors to the office and deal with their requirements.
• Maintain a record of all visitors and purpose for their visits.
• Maintain and operate quality and efficient communication services through a telephone switchboard and fax machine.
• Record personal telephone calls and personal fax messages and submit monthly report to the HR & Admin Officer.
• Assist, on request, administrative staff in booking air tickets and other travel arrangements as per instructions from the HR & Admin Officer.
• Coordinating the reservations for the Board Room and other internal meeting venues.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of the photocopy machine in order to keep costs low.
• Making bookings of external meeting facilities as/and when necessary.
• Making sure that the office kitchen is in clean & neat condition at all times.
• Being responsible for the locking up of the main office door after work hours.
• Any other duties as assigned by line manager.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum K.C.S.E certificate
• Two-Year training in Front Office Management.
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional training in operating a telephone switchboard
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Receptionist
• Good experience in the efficient use of office equipment including fax machine, photocopier, scanner and digital cameras.
• 1 year experience working for Non-Government Organizations.
• Good knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel
• Certificate of good conduct

How to apply
If you meet the requirements mentioned above please send your application and detailed CV to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke or to the HR office by 21st September 2010. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing date: 21 Sep 2010

Location: Kenya

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Product Ambassadors Jobs Kenya

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Product Ambassadors Jobs Kenya

Dealfish is a Pan-African online classifieds business that is a division of MIH Internet Africa (MIHIA).

Dealfish Kenya has exciting opportunities for talented and passionate Product Ambassadors who will be responsible for identifying, securing, populating and managing high quality online classified listings.

Product Ambassadors will excel at working in a competitive landscape, deliver outstanding sales, customer service, and maintain important business relationships.

The successful candidates will report to Dealfish East Africa Category Manager(s). Weare looking for Product Managers with at least one year’s experience.

JOB OUTPUTS/RESPONSIBILITIES
•Identifying, capturing, populating, moderating and managing quality online
classifieds listings.
•Customer education and marketing of online classifieds listings for Dealfish
Kenya (including giving existing and prospective customers with marketing
collateral).
•Reporting of listing activity to category managers
•Follow-up with existing and prospective online classified listings for Dealfish
Kenya.
•Convert leads into active classified listings on Dealfish Kenya.
•Provide customer support and service delivery to existing and prospective
Dealfish Kenya online classifieds customers.
•Builds a defined working territory according to guidelines.
•Processes paperwork and online classifieds listing requirements.
•Sets up business accounts on the Dealfish Kenya web site and tracks utilization.
•Shares revenue generating ideas.
•Produces weekly activity reports and monthly activity plans.
•Responsible for providing online classified listings in a timely and organized
manner.
•Participates in sales meetings.
•Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
•Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of
significance.
•Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and
weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.

CONTEXT
(External factors which influence the work environment, taking future conditions and
strategic requirements into account)
•Dynamic start up culture/expanding company
•Global organization
•Fast paced working environment.
•Leading edge internet focused company

CUSTOMERS
(External and internal individuals or groups to whom products, services, programs and
information must be provided)
•Dealfish Kenya users (businesses and consumers)
•Employees of MIHIA and other subsidiaries
•Internal and external service providers

COMPETENCIES
(Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs)
•You are passionate about what you do
•You have integrity
•What you do you do well
•With can do attitude

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelors in marketing, advertising, sales, or related field
•1+ years of online and sales/account management experience
•Innovative out of the box skills
•Highly organized team player who can multitask
•Excellent proofreading, verbal and written communication skills
•Pleasant and outgoing personality.
•Customers service orientated.
•Must be Committed, Positive and Hardworking.
•Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
•Ability to persuade and influence others.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be part of the Deal fish Kenya team, please forward a comprehensive CV listing relevant skills and experience for
attention:

The Country Manager
Dealfish Kenya
Email: hr@dealfish.co.ke

Should you not hear from us within 1 month of the closing date, you may assume that
your application was unsuccessful

 

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Marketing Manager East Africa Job

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Marketing Manager East Africa Job

POSITION TITLE: Marketing Manager – East Africa

Dealfish is a Pan-African online classifieds business that is a division of MIH Internet Africa (MIHIA).

Dealfish Kenya has an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate Marketing Manager who excels at working in a competitive landscape, can deliver outstanding customer service, maintain important client relationships as well as manage and create multiple projects.

The successful candidate will report to the Dealfish East Africa Country Manager and will be responsible for developing and implementing Dealfish Kenya’s marketing strategies, assist with defining existing products and services as well as seeking opportunities for new ones to meet revenue and earnings targets. Your primary
responsibilities as the Marketing Manager will be to execute the marketing strategy for Dealfish Kenya.

JOB OUTPUTS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for developing strategic marketing plans with both a short-term and
long term goals with measurable outcomes.
• Responsible for executing marketing efforts to gain new Dealfish Kenya
customers and maintain current customers in both consumer and business
segments.
• Plans and develops traditional and digital (i.e. online and mobile) marketing
outreach programs.
• Analyzes customer response to online and traditional marketing programs.
• Serves as marketing contact for employees and strategic business partners.
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• Deploys and measures effectiveness of all marketing campaigns and activities.
• Tracks market trends, analyzes results, and draws conclusions about
performance in order to recommend improvements to marketing strategies and tactics.
• Supports the Dealfish Kenya Category Managers in meeting their performance
targets.
• Serves as subject matter expert and provides guidance to Dealfish Kenya team
members as required.
• Develops policies and procedures to drive department efficiencies.
• Assists in development and meeting of budgets.
• Tracks and manages marketing expenses in order to ensure that they are within
budget parameters.
• Manages marketing promotions and event marketing; coordinates with Dealfish
Kenya team members.
• Translates business needs into analysis designs providing insight, knowledge,
and understanding of customers, products, and business sectors.
• Develops and maintains demographic and other market data as needed in order
to support marketing goals.
• Gathers and communicates marketing campaign information and customer
feedback in order to promote a common understanding of marketing campaigns,
changes, and issues.
• Analyzes customer numbers and packages and revenue to determine
performance compared to budget.
• Develops financial models in designing packaging and pricing to ensure
competitive position in market.
• Creates reporting to measure success of marketing programs.
• Assists with maintaining and improving ongoing marketing programs, analyses,
and reports.
• Develops new ideas and communicates potential uses for analytics across the
business
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of
significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and
weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.

CONTEXT
(External factors which influence the work environment, taking future conditions and
strategic requirements into account)
• Dynamic start up culture/expanding company
• Global organization
• Fast paced working environment.
• Leading edge internet focused company

CUSTOMERS
(External and internal individuals or groups to whom products, services, programs and
information must be provided)
• Dealfish Kenya users
• Employees of MIHIA and other subsidiaries
• Internal and external service providers

COMPETENCIES
(Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs)
• You are passionate about what you do
• You have integrity
• What you do you do well
• With can do attitude

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelors in marketing, advertising, or related field
• 3+ years of online and traditional marketing experience
• Innovative out of the box skills
• Highly organized team player who can multitask
• Has proofreading, verbal and written communication skills

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be part of the Dealfish Kenya team, please forward a comprehensive CV listing relevant skills and experience for
attention:

The Country Manager
Dealfish East Africa
Email: hr@dealfish.co.ke

Should you not hear from us within 1 month of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

 

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Online Classifieds Category Managers Jobs Kenya

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Online Classifieds Category Managers Jobs Kenya

POSITION TITLE: Real Estate, Recruitment and Automotive Online Classifieds Category Managers – Kenya

Dealfish is a Pan-African online classifieds business that is a division of MIH InternetAfrica (MIHIA). Dealfish Kenya has exciting opportunities for talented and passionate Category Managers to sell Real Estate, Recruitment and Automotive online classifieds to Businesses and who excel at working in a competitive landscape, can deliver outstanding sales, customer service, and maintain important business relationships.

The successful candidates will report to the Dealfish East Africa Country Manager and will be responsible for prospecting, developing and managing accounts with businesses to list their products/services to generate online leads via Dealfish Kenya.

We are looking for Category Managers with at least two year’s experience. Category Managers
will be responsible for prospecting, developing and managing new accounts as well as
maintaining those accounts on a day-to-day basis.

JOB OUTPUTS/RESPONSIBILITIES
•Secure product/service listings for Dealfish Kenya for the defined category
assigned (i.e Automotive, Real Estate or Recruitment).
•Builds a defined working territory according to guidelines.
•Sets appointments and cold calls; makes sales calls and sales presentations to
new and existing business accounts.
•Provides on-going account management ensuring that business customers are
happy with the services offered by Dealfish Kenya.
•Processes customer paperwork and listing requirements.
•Sets up business accounts on the Dealfish Kenya web site and tracks utilization.
•Shares revenue generating ideas.
•Produces weekly activity reports and monthly activity plans.
•Responsible for providing business customer listing content in a timely and
organized manner.
Participates in sales and category meetings.
•Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
•Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of
significance.
•Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and
weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.

CONTEXT
(External factors which influence the work environment, taking future conditions and
strategic requirements into account)
•Dynamic start up culture/expanding company
•Global organization
Fast paced working environment.
•Leading edge internet focused company

CUSTOMERS
(External and internal individuals or groups to whom products, services, programs and
information must be provided)
•Dealfish Kenya users (businesses and consumers)
•Employees of MIHIA and other subsidiaries
•Internal and external service providers

COMPETENCIES
(Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs)
•You are passionate about what you do
•You have integrityWhat you do you do well
•With can do attitude

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelors in marketing, advertising, sales, or related field
•2+ years of online and sales/account management experience
•Innovative out of the box skills
•Highly organized team player who can multitask
•Has proofreading, verbal and written communication skills

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be part of the Dealfish Kenya
team, please forward a comprehensive CV listing relevant skills and experience for
attention:

The Country Manager
Dealfish East Africa
Email: hr@dealfish.co.ke

Should you not hear from us within 1 month of the closing date, you may assume that
your application was unsuccessful

 

Salaries, Why It Should Remain Private!

Salaries, Why It Should Remain Private!

Let’s face it: our salaries are very important. They define how much our employer thinks we are worth, what we can afford to do in our lives, and even our self worth. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: we are what you make.

Our salaries are also a way to measure how our career is going (is it steadily climbing or has it stagnated?) and what kind of future we may or may not have at our jobs.

At my old job, for example, getting a raise was like pulling teeth. Even if you went above and beyond your duties to help the company, it didn’t matter a whole lot. Salaries were kept low because that was just the way business was done. To most people there, being underpaid was simply a fact of life. It’s one of the reasons I left and the main reason turnover was so high.

So I’m definitely one of those people that thinks you should pay attention to your salary and make sure it reflects how hard (hopefully you’re all working hard out there) you’re working.
But there’s a limit: it’s worth it to compare yourself to the people around you.

I Can’t Believe He’s Making More Than Me!
This is the kind of thing that will drive you insane. Let’s say that someone you work with who is at the same level you are drives you nuts. For whatever reason, you see yourself as being WAY smarter, WAY more efficient, and WAY more hardworking than that person.

And then let’s say you find out they make just as much as you do. Or—gulp—more than you. It’ll drive you crazy if you let it get to you. Here’s where you can refer to an old maxim that will help you through a lot of issues in your life (not just at work):  Life isn’t fair.

Get used to it. The only thing comparing salaries will get you is some tense moments in the office. Maybe you’ll feel unconsciously hostile towards some people if you disagree with what they’re making. Maybe it’ll just wear you down after a tough day at work. Maybe it’ll make you bitter. Either way, it won’t help you in any way. All it will do is hurt.

After all, there’s a reason most employers discourage (or straight up forbid) the discussion of salaries among employees. It’s just not healthy.Worry About What You Can Control. 

Can you control what your coworkers make? Nope.Can you walk into your boss’s office and say, “I want a raise because X is making this much and I am 15% better than her”? Nope.

Here’s what you can control: your own salary. Nothing else.
How? Well, there are lots of ways. But in my mind, the best thing you can do is focus on becoming a better employee. That means doing things like showing up early, helping your boss out, and going beyond the scope of your job.

If you feel you deserve more money, make a rational case for it. comparing your salary to averages or to people outside your company is fair game. If you are below the averages, then you may have a case. And if you aren’t but still want a raise, force one by showing your boss the great work you’re doing.

I don’t mean sending emails from home at 10:59pm just to show you’re “working,” but real, quantifiable work that no one can argue with.

Make it easy for your boss and for everyone to see that you deserve a raise.
Just stay away from the comparison game. All it will do is frustrate you and make your time at work that much more unpleasant.

Or What do you think?

 

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