Distribution Assistants: Nation Media Group Job Vacancy in Kenya

Distribution Assistants: Nation Media Group Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Ref: HR-DA-11-10

Nation Media Group, the leading media house in East and Central Africa is seeking to recruit experienced and self motivated individuals to the positions of Distribution Assistants. The successful candidates will enable distribution of NMG’s print products within the designated distribution network.

Key responsibilities:
·         Distributing newspapers and returns collections to and from various markets;
·         Linking the distribution chain with vendors/agents, distributors and Area business partners;
·         Collecting newspapers orders from vendors/agents and communicating the same to Area business partners;
·         Identifying unexploited markets and reporting the same to Area Business Partner;
·         Surveying, evaluating and recommending cost effective and efficient delivery routes;
·         Meeting strict market arrival and return time targets;

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Supply Chain Director Job Vacancy in Kenya

Supply Chain Director Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Purpose

• Ensures the implementation and maintenance of Supply Chain policies and procedures
• Directs and organizes all activities related to procurement, logistics, inventory and warehousing, Real Estate and Facilities Management, to minimize total costs and maximize levels of quality and service
• Responsible for maintaining relationships with external suppliers and for negotiating major contracts
• Ensures compliance with and implementation of Group Supply Chain policies and processes
• Coordinates key activities and major projects with general management and managers from other departments
• Directs the Supply chain department comprising of Procurement, Warehouse and Logistics, Real Estate and Facilities and Planning, Reporting and process sections
• Responsible for resource allocation, including budget and staff for the Procurement department
• Is the interface for Company Group Supply Chain and Kenyan operation, with a reporting line to the Regional Supply Chain Manager

Main Duties & Responsibilities

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Kenya Jobs: Recruiting Operations Manager

Kenya Jobs: Recruiting Operations Manager

A Multi-national Company (MNC) specialized in duty free retail operations in African countries and Indian subcontinent, with Corporate Office in Dubai & Africa operations with over 23 duty free retail outlets at various African Nations with head quarters in Nairobi, Kenya, has the following vacancy:

* Graduate/PG from a reputed University.
* Minimum 4 yrs experience in retail operations/management with knowledge in FMCG/travel retail/supermarket products and led sales team.
* Knowledge in supply chain management and ERP would be an added advantage.
* Should be thorough in MS office and have excellent communication skills.
* Should have a valid passport and willing to re-locate immediately.

Job profile & responsibilities:
A. Retailing: 

* Sales forecast for whole financial year.
* Day to day operations : management & improvement

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Lathe Operators and Marketing Executive for Industrial Products Job Vacancies, Kenya

Lathe Operators and Marketing Executive for Industrial Products Job Vacancies, Kenya

Qualifications:
 - Diploma Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) or Grade Test II

Working experience:
 - Minimum two years
.- Marketing Executive for Industrial Products

Experience: Five years

Ladies are encouraged to apply

The Advertiser
P.O. Box 12895 – 00100,
Nairobi

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Job: Vacancy for A Pharma - USAID Funded Project, Kenya

Job: Vacancy for A Pharma - USAID Funded Project, Kenya

Kenya Pharma is a USAID funded project that seeks to establish and operate a reliable, sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain management system. Its aim is to distribute drugs for the care and treatment of persons with HIV/AIDs in Kenya.

Kenya Pharma has the following vacancies:

Position: Communications Specialist

Ref KP-CS001

Location: Nairobi

Position Description:

    - Work closely with chief of party to develop a strategy for communications and action plan to be updated annually;
    - Manage the production of all communication and public awareness activities, including set up required templates and systems, and work with communications consultants;
  

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Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Supply Chain Volunteer Opportunity at KickStart

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Supply Chain Volunteer Opportunity at KickStart

KickStart International is an award winning non-profit social enterprise with a mission to help millions of people in developing countries escape from poverty and to “kickstart” sustainable economic growth.

KickStart develops simple money-making tools and markets them to poor, entrepreneurial persons who use them to start profitable new businesses, increase their family wealth and boost local economic growth. (www.KickStart.org).

The organization is recruiting for a qualified, enthusiastic volunteer to assist us full-time over a 3 to 4 month period with several Supply Chain projects. The volunteer will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with occasional travel within Kenya.

Opportunity

The volunteer will design and manage several global supply chain effectiveness projects in the following areas:

• Incoming materials inspection and test process and procedure
  
  
• Return products inspection and testing process and procedures
• Forecasting and Production planning process improvement
• Other projects could include:

1. KPIs implementation
2. Optimizing our inlet and outlet hose solutions

Qualifications

• Supply Chain or Logistics experience. Experience in Project management will be an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills – a complete team player
• Exceptional planning, organizational and analytical skills
• Results/Performance Orientation – proven “self-starter”
• Ability to work in a dynamic and unstructured environment
• Undergraduate degree required. MBA desirable.
• Fluency in English required. Fluency in French desirable.

How to apply

If you believe you have what it takes to handle this opportunity, kindly email your one page Application Letter, together with your CV (maximum of 3 pages), with the position in the subject line of your email to hrafrica@kickstart.org by 8 October, 2010.

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Operations Officer - International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Operations Officer - International Finance Corporation (IFC)

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives.

In addition to its investment work, IFC is providing Advisory Services (AS) aimed at specific aspects of private sector development.

The Private Enterprise Partnership for Africa (PEP-Africa) is a multi-donor advisory services facility supporting private sector development in Sub-Saharan Africa. The facility is managed from IFC’s regional hub in Johannesburg, with offices located throughout the region.

PEP-Africa is structured along four business lines, namely: Access to Finance, Business Enabling Environment, Sustainable Business Advisory, and Infrastructure.

Supporting the development of competitive small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Africa is a strategic pillar of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Africa.

IFC’s SME Advisory activities fall under the umbrella of the Private Enterprise Partnership (PEP) for Africa.

Following on from lessons learned from previous programs, SME Advisory activities include rolling out SME Management Solutions (SMS): Business Edge and SME Toolkit. These capacity building products respond to the needs of SMEs in developing countries by providing them with affordable access to localized and customized business management information, interactive tools and training.

It also involves rolling out SMS products to enhance the development impact of complementary programs that provide SME access to finance and/or markets. In partnership with the private sector, the Africa SMS team can better ensure that Business Edge and SME Toolkit enable competitive SMEs to grow their business with improved access to finance and/or markets.

Duties and Accountabilities:

SMS program is seeking to a highly motivated Operations Officer to design and implement capacity building product offerings, targeting the SME sector in Eastern Africa. Position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Operation Officer will be responsible for the design and implementation of IFC’s current or new SME capacity building products in Sub-Saharan Africa, in the Eastern Africa region (Uganda, Burundi, Southern Sudan and other countries in the region).

He/she will work in multi-cultural teams across the region, and ensure that the products that they are responsible for adequately support and enhance the Africa Department’s specific country or sector programs in an integrated fashion.

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Monsanto Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA) Project Field Jobs in Kenya

Monsanto Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA) Project Field Jobs in Kenya

1.     Field Technicians (2) – WEMA Project (Water Efficient Maize for Africa)
2.     Field Assistant/Machine Operator- WEMA Project (Water Efficient Maize for Africa)
Imagine a career without boundaries.
Imagine a career with a global leader in Agricultural Technology.
Imagine your future possibilities.
Imagine no more.
Monsanto is an innovative Agricultural company that creates relevant solutions for farmers, consumers and the environment. We are a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve
farmer productivity and food quality. If you want to work with great people in a stimulating environment with lots of exciting opportunities – Monsanto is the place to be. We offer an exciting career path for those who join us. Monsanto is a great place to work.

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International Finance Corporation (IFC) Operations Officer– Sub Saharan Africa Job Vacancy

International Finance Corporation (IFC) Operations Officer– Sub Saharan Africa Job Vacancy

Job summary:
International Finance Corporation (IFC), member the World Bank Group, fosters economic growth in developing countries by supporting private sector development, mobilizing private capital, and providing advisory services to businesses and governments.IF...

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