RESPONSIBILITIES
* Plan and Execute specific audit
engagements within specified time
budgets to accomplish the audit
engagement plan.
* Identify and profile various risks
inherent in specific audit assignment,
discuss them with the respective line
managers and jointly agree on
actions to be implemented for risk
mitigation.
* Identification of opportunities to
add value through improved
business efficiencies and
effectiveness.
* Prepare reports on audit findings
and jointly agree with line managers
on action plans to address identified
risks and control challenges.
* Maintain liaison with audit clients
(line managers) to enhance the
control environment within the
company through regular follow-ups
and consultation.
* Prepare neat, detailed,
understandable and cross-
referenced work papers to evidence
work done and for future references,
in compliance with standards for
professional practice in internal audit
* Execute audit activities to ensure
reliability and integrity of information
and effective use of company
resources and compliance with
contracts, standards and policies.
* Follow up audit recommendations
to ensure timely implementation and
action to mitigate identified risks.
* Provide consultancy services to line
managers on trends in airline
industry and best practice
JOB REQUIRMENTS
* 3 years experience in the respective
field
* Professional accounting
qualifications (CPA finalist, ACCA part
III or equivalent)
* Proficiency in IT
* Excellent communication skills
* Team player
To apply for this position send your
Cv to
recruitment@workforceassociates.net
on or before 21st April 2011
Adapted from www.careerpointkenya.com
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
DAIRY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT EXPERT JOB
DAIRY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
EXPERT
Location:Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with
frequent in-country travel
Start date:July 2011 (contingent upon
securing new funding)
Duration:5 years
Background Information:
TechnoServe is an international
business development organization
whose mission is to help
entrepreneurial men and women in
poor areas of the developing world
build businesses that create income,
opportunity and economic growth.
Our approach is based on hiring
high-performing people who share
our vision of private sector
solutions that create long-term
transformation in people’s lives. We
believe in hard work,
creativity, and leveraging the
dynamism of talented people. We are
committed to innovation,
learning, and results. Our global team
is drawn from world-class industry
and management
consulting firms. We are work in
nearly 30 countries in Africa, Latin
America and India.
The Livestock Growth Program (LGP)
is a comprehensive, transformative,
five-year program
that aims to increase productivity &
competitiveness of selected livestock
value chains in
Ethiopia to the benefit of
smallholders.The LGP focuses on
three value chains: (1) dairy, (2)
meat and (3) hides, skins & leather.
Role and responsibility: The Dairy
Enterprise Development Expert will
be responsible for
activities related to the creation and
implementation of value chain
development strategies. In
this senior leadership role, he/she
will work with project’s technical
teams, various livestock
related private sector actors and
service providers and livestock
related government technical
officials.
While final technical areas and
specific responsibilities will be
defined upon securing of funding
from USAID, following are the key
expected areas of focus for this
position:
•Value chain strategy
development
o Develop clearly articulated and fact-
based strategy for dairy, meat and
hides,
skins & leather value chain
interventions in collaboration with
other implementing
partners, ensuring that strategy
supports overall broader program
objectives and
goals for meat and animal, dairy and
hides, skins and leather value chains
o Lead rigorous and ongoing
industry assessments to identify new
industry and
client opportunities, with a focus on
end-market analyses
o Maintain understanding of current
global best practices related to
market-driven
value chain development and the
specified livestock value chains,
ensure that
these are shared with staff and
partners and actively incorporated
into strategies
and work streams
•Value chain intervention
planning
o Break down strategies into well-
defined work streams and ensure
that the scope
and projected impact of all work
streams are correctly defined and
understood
o Ensure that all work streams have a
detailed work plan which identifies,
prioritizes and sequences the
activities required for successful
delivery
o Ensure sufficient resources are
mobilized
•External representation
o Develop and sustain trust-based
relationships with key stakeholders,
including
otherinitiatives and interventions
o Leverage knowledge of key
stakeholders to secure buy-in to
ideas and initiatives
o Provide intellectual leadership in
helping team members identify and
develop
business and industry-wide value
chain improvement strategies
Requirements:
•Education: Masters degree in
livestock, agriculture, agribusiness,
agricultural
economics, or related field is
required.
•Experience:
o 10+ years of professional
experience in livestock sector value
chain development
with a major emphasis on: value
chain facilitation, agribusiness,
marketing and
financial services and private sector
development;
o 5+ years managing for-profit
agribusiness or value chain related
private sector
institution.
o Experience managing USAID-
funded value chain initiatives an
advantage
•
Specialized knowledge/skills:
o Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
o Demonstrated advanced ICT skills.
o Established relationship with and/
or substantive knowledge of
international
agribusiness firms.
o Excellent problem solving and
analytical skills
o Entrepreneurial and self motivated
o Excellent communication skills in
both written and spoken English,
Amharic a
plus, but not required
o Experience with gender
mainstreaming in livestock/
agriculture projects is added
advantage.
•Women are encouraged to apply.
Fees and expenses: Negotiable.
Deadline for application: April 20th,
2011, However, applications will be
considered as they are
received.
Qualified candidates should mail or
email their CV/resume along with a
cover letter to:
Address:
TechnoServe Inc.
PO Box 100598
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email:madmin@tnsethiopia.org and
hoh@tns.org
EXPERT
Location:Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with
frequent in-country travel
Start date:July 2011 (contingent upon
securing new funding)
Duration:5 years
Background Information:
TechnoServe is an international
business development organization
whose mission is to help
entrepreneurial men and women in
poor areas of the developing world
build businesses that create income,
opportunity and economic growth.
Our approach is based on hiring
high-performing people who share
our vision of private sector
solutions that create long-term
transformation in people’s lives. We
believe in hard work,
creativity, and leveraging the
dynamism of talented people. We are
committed to innovation,
learning, and results. Our global team
is drawn from world-class industry
and management
consulting firms. We are work in
nearly 30 countries in Africa, Latin
America and India.
The Livestock Growth Program (LGP)
is a comprehensive, transformative,
five-year program
that aims to increase productivity &
competitiveness of selected livestock
value chains in
Ethiopia to the benefit of
smallholders.The LGP focuses on
three value chains: (1) dairy, (2)
meat and (3) hides, skins & leather.
Role and responsibility: The Dairy
Enterprise Development Expert will
be responsible for
activities related to the creation and
implementation of value chain
development strategies. In
this senior leadership role, he/she
will work with project’s technical
teams, various livestock
related private sector actors and
service providers and livestock
related government technical
officials.
While final technical areas and
specific responsibilities will be
defined upon securing of funding
from USAID, following are the key
expected areas of focus for this
position:
•Value chain strategy
development
o Develop clearly articulated and fact-
based strategy for dairy, meat and
hides,
skins & leather value chain
interventions in collaboration with
other implementing
partners, ensuring that strategy
supports overall broader program
objectives and
goals for meat and animal, dairy and
hides, skins and leather value chains
o Lead rigorous and ongoing
industry assessments to identify new
industry and
client opportunities, with a focus on
end-market analyses
o Maintain understanding of current
global best practices related to
market-driven
value chain development and the
specified livestock value chains,
ensure that
these are shared with staff and
partners and actively incorporated
into strategies
and work streams
•Value chain intervention
planning
o Break down strategies into well-
defined work streams and ensure
that the scope
and projected impact of all work
streams are correctly defined and
understood
o Ensure that all work streams have a
detailed work plan which identifies,
prioritizes and sequences the
activities required for successful
delivery
o Ensure sufficient resources are
mobilized
•External representation
o Develop and sustain trust-based
relationships with key stakeholders,
including
otherinitiatives and interventions
o Leverage knowledge of key
stakeholders to secure buy-in to
ideas and initiatives
o Provide intellectual leadership in
helping team members identify and
develop
business and industry-wide value
chain improvement strategies
Requirements:
•Education: Masters degree in
livestock, agriculture, agribusiness,
agricultural
economics, or related field is
required.
•Experience:
o 10+ years of professional
experience in livestock sector value
chain development
with a major emphasis on: value
chain facilitation, agribusiness,
marketing and
financial services and private sector
development;
o 5+ years managing for-profit
agribusiness or value chain related
private sector
institution.
o Experience managing USAID-
funded value chain initiatives an
advantage
•
Specialized knowledge/skills:
o Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
o Demonstrated advanced ICT skills.
o Established relationship with and/
or substantive knowledge of
international
agribusiness firms.
o Excellent problem solving and
analytical skills
o Entrepreneurial and self motivated
o Excellent communication skills in
both written and spoken English,
Amharic a
plus, but not required
o Experience with gender
mainstreaming in livestock/
agriculture projects is added
advantage.
•Women are encouraged to apply.
Fees and expenses: Negotiable.
Deadline for application: April 20th,
2011, However, applications will be
considered as they are
received.
Qualified candidates should mail or
email their CV/resume along with a
cover letter to:
Address:
TechnoServe Inc.
PO Box 100598
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email:madmin@tnsethiopia.org and
hoh@tns.org
KENYA PETROLEUM REFINIRIES JOB VACANCIES
Kenya Petroleum Refineries Jobs
Vacancies
Mechanical Engineers
(2011/ME)
Brief Description:
Entry point for engineers will be as
‘Trainee Engineers’ or ‘Trainee
Technologists’ and Selection will be
based on academic achievement,
personal skills, positive attitude and
demonstration of go-getter/
leadership traits.
Young graduates with up to 2 years
post qualification experience but
with stated excellent academic
performance may apply.
Additionally experienced candidates
with knowledge in petroleum oil
refining processes and process
equipment e.g. distillation towers,
heaters, pumps, compressors, heat
exchangers etc are also encouraged
to apply and will be considered on
merit.
Education/Qualifications:
* Holder of 1st or Upper 2nd Class
Honors University degree in
respective disciplines from reputable
Universities, with superior
performance in key subjects in their
selected disciplines
Civil Engineers
(2011/CE)
Brief Description:
Entry point for engineers will be as
‘Trainee Engineers’ or ‘Trainee
Technologists’ and Selection will be
based on academic achievement,
personal skills, positive attitude and
demonstration of go-getter/
leadership traits. Young graduates
with up to 2 years post qualification
experience but with stated excellent
academic performance may apply.
Additionally experienced candidates
with knowledge in petroleum oil
refining processes and process
equipment e.g. distillation towers,
heaters, pumps, compressors, heat
exchangers etc are also encouraged
to apply and will be considered on
merit.
Education/Qualifications:
* Holder of 1st or Upper 2nd Class
Honors University degree in
respective disciplines from reputable
Universities, with superior
performance in key subjects in their
selected disciplines
Electrical / Instrumentation
Engineers
(2011/CIEE)
Brief Description:
Entry point for engineers will be as
‘Trainee Engineers’ or ‘Trainee
Technologists’ and Selection will be
based on academic achievement,
personal skills, positive attitude and
demonstration of go-getter/
leadership traits.
Young graduates with up to 2 years
post qualification experience but
with stated excellent academic
performance may apply.
Additionally experienced candidates
with knowledge in petroleum oil
refining processes and process
equipment e.g. distillation towers,
heaters, pumps, compressors, heat
exchangers etc are also encouraged
to apply and will be considered on
merit.
Education/Qualifications:
* Holder of 1st or Upper 2nd Class
Honors University degree in
respective disciplines from reputable
Universities, with superior
performance in key subjects in their
selected disciplines
Chemical Engineers
(2011/CHE)
Brief Description:
Entry point for engineers will be as
‘Trainee Engineers’ or ‘Trainee
Technologists’ and Selection will be
based on academic achievement,
personal skills, positive attitude and
demonstration of go-getter/
leadership traits.
Young graduates with up to 2 years
post qualification experience but
with stated excellent academic
performance may apply. Additionally
experienced candidates with
knowledge in petroleum oil refining
processes and process equipment
e.g. distillation towers, heaters,
pumps, compressors, heat
exchangers etc are also encouraged
to apply and will be considered on
merit.
Education/Qualifications:
* Holder of 1st or Upper 2nd Class
Honors University degree in
respective disciplines from reputable
Universities, with superior
performance in key subjects in their
selected disciplines
Business Systems Analyst
(2011/BSA)
Professional Area: IT
Brief Description:
Reporting to IT Manager, Business
Systems Analyst will be a key member
of a dynamic IT team responsible for
the company’s various IT and
Communications systems.
He/She will be responsible for the
administration of KPRL’s Database
Management Systems in a LAN/WAN
environment, as follows:-
* Installation, maintenance and
updating of operating systems,
database management systems and
business application systems
throughout the company’s ICT
network, ensuring optimum system
performance
*Ensuring that disciplined on-line
and off-line backup procedures
required by database management
system are implemented and
adhered to
* Continuously monitoring system
resources, performing systems
tuning, troubleshooting and
resolving technical problems
associated with business systems
* Creating and maintaining database
security profiles as required by the
company
*Analysis, design, development and
implementation of Database
Management Systems;
Specific Expertise
* Windows Server Operating System
Administration
* Oracle and SQL Relational Database
Management System Administration
* Microsoft Exchange and Outlook
* Data Center Implementation and
Maintenance
* Understanding of application
programming, database and system
design
* Proficiency in Internet, Intranet and
client/server architectures
* Project Management experience
with track record of delivering ERP
projects
* Business Intelligence and Data
Mining
* Business Analysis expertise in a
large manufacturing environment;
Personal Attributes
* Systematic and accurate work
habits
* Good communication skills, both
written and oral
* Good research and investigative
skills
*Desire and commitment to work
effectively in a team environment
* Ability to embrace change and
actively look to enhance and improve
current processes
* High level of accountability and
technical competency
Education/Qualifications:
* BSc. Information Technology or its
equivalent, with post graduate
professional studies in IT
* Oracle Certified RDBMS
Administrator
* Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer
*At least 4 years experience on
Relational database Management
System
Closing on Apr 22 2011
Click Here to Apply Online. http://
www.kprl.co.ke/careers.php
Vacancies
Mechanical Engineers
(2011/ME)
Brief Description:
Entry point for engineers will be as
‘Trainee Engineers’ or ‘Trainee
Technologists’ and Selection will be
based on academic achievement,
personal skills, positive attitude and
demonstration of go-getter/
leadership traits.
Young graduates with up to 2 years
post qualification experience but
with stated excellent academic
performance may apply.
Additionally experienced candidates
with knowledge in petroleum oil
refining processes and process
equipment e.g. distillation towers,
heaters, pumps, compressors, heat
exchangers etc are also encouraged
to apply and will be considered on
merit.
Education/Qualifications:
* Holder of 1st or Upper 2nd Class
Honors University degree in
respective disciplines from reputable
Universities, with superior
performance in key subjects in their
selected disciplines
Civil Engineers
(2011/CE)
Brief Description:
Entry point for engineers will be as
‘Trainee Engineers’ or ‘Trainee
Technologists’ and Selection will be
based on academic achievement,
personal skills, positive attitude and
demonstration of go-getter/
leadership traits. Young graduates
with up to 2 years post qualification
experience but with stated excellent
academic performance may apply.
Additionally experienced candidates
with knowledge in petroleum oil
refining processes and process
equipment e.g. distillation towers,
heaters, pumps, compressors, heat
exchangers etc are also encouraged
to apply and will be considered on
merit.
Education/Qualifications:
* Holder of 1st or Upper 2nd Class
Honors University degree in
respective disciplines from reputable
Universities, with superior
performance in key subjects in their
selected disciplines
Electrical / Instrumentation
Engineers
(2011/CIEE)
Brief Description:
Entry point for engineers will be as
‘Trainee Engineers’ or ‘Trainee
Technologists’ and Selection will be
based on academic achievement,
personal skills, positive attitude and
demonstration of go-getter/
leadership traits.
Young graduates with up to 2 years
post qualification experience but
with stated excellent academic
performance may apply.
Additionally experienced candidates
with knowledge in petroleum oil
refining processes and process
equipment e.g. distillation towers,
heaters, pumps, compressors, heat
exchangers etc are also encouraged
to apply and will be considered on
merit.
Education/Qualifications:
* Holder of 1st or Upper 2nd Class
Honors University degree in
respective disciplines from reputable
Universities, with superior
performance in key subjects in their
selected disciplines
Chemical Engineers
(2011/CHE)
Brief Description:
Entry point for engineers will be as
‘Trainee Engineers’ or ‘Trainee
Technologists’ and Selection will be
based on academic achievement,
personal skills, positive attitude and
demonstration of go-getter/
leadership traits.
Young graduates with up to 2 years
post qualification experience but
with stated excellent academic
performance may apply. Additionally
experienced candidates with
knowledge in petroleum oil refining
processes and process equipment
e.g. distillation towers, heaters,
pumps, compressors, heat
exchangers etc are also encouraged
to apply and will be considered on
merit.
Education/Qualifications:
* Holder of 1st or Upper 2nd Class
Honors University degree in
respective disciplines from reputable
Universities, with superior
performance in key subjects in their
selected disciplines
Business Systems Analyst
(2011/BSA)
Professional Area: IT
Brief Description:
Reporting to IT Manager, Business
Systems Analyst will be a key member
of a dynamic IT team responsible for
the company’s various IT and
Communications systems.
He/She will be responsible for the
administration of KPRL’s Database
Management Systems in a LAN/WAN
environment, as follows:-
* Installation, maintenance and
updating of operating systems,
database management systems and
business application systems
throughout the company’s ICT
network, ensuring optimum system
performance
*Ensuring that disciplined on-line
and off-line backup procedures
required by database management
system are implemented and
adhered to
* Continuously monitoring system
resources, performing systems
tuning, troubleshooting and
resolving technical problems
associated with business systems
* Creating and maintaining database
security profiles as required by the
company
*Analysis, design, development and
implementation of Database
Management Systems;
Specific Expertise
* Windows Server Operating System
Administration
* Oracle and SQL Relational Database
Management System Administration
* Microsoft Exchange and Outlook
* Data Center Implementation and
Maintenance
* Understanding of application
programming, database and system
design
* Proficiency in Internet, Intranet and
client/server architectures
* Project Management experience
with track record of delivering ERP
projects
* Business Intelligence and Data
Mining
* Business Analysis expertise in a
large manufacturing environment;
Personal Attributes
* Systematic and accurate work
habits
* Good communication skills, both
written and oral
* Good research and investigative
skills
*Desire and commitment to work
effectively in a team environment
* Ability to embrace change and
actively look to enhance and improve
current processes
* High level of accountability and
technical competency
Education/Qualifications:
* BSc. Information Technology or its
equivalent, with post graduate
professional studies in IT
* Oracle Certified RDBMS
Administrator
* Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer
*At least 4 years experience on
Relational database Management
System
Closing on Apr 22 2011
Click Here to Apply Online. http://
www.kprl.co.ke/careers.php
Thursday, April 7, 2011
HUMAN RESOURCE INTERNSHIP
Job Category: Human Resource,
Internship
Human Resources Internship in Kenya
We are looking for an assertive
human resources intern who will
assist in performing the following
Human Resources duties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting in all aspects of recruitment.
Ensuring that all human resources
procedures are followed according to
company standards and policies
Coordinating prospective candidates,
interviewing them and administering
offers.
Referring issues, where appropriate,
to senior HR staff, administration
department etc.
Perform miscellaneous office duties
(answering phones, writing of
minutes, etc.)
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
A candidate should possess a relevant
diploma in Human resource from a
recognized institution.
Ability to operate under pressure.
The ability to work as part of a team.
Can work with minimum supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of
sensitive information.
Interested candidates can forward
their CVs to
recruitment@workforceassociates.net
on or before 13th April 2011.
Adapted from: graduatecareers.blogspot.com/2011/04/human-resources-internship-in-kenya.html#more
Internship
Human Resources Internship in Kenya
We are looking for an assertive
human resources intern who will
assist in performing the following
Human Resources duties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting in all aspects of recruitment.
Ensuring that all human resources
procedures are followed according to
company standards and policies
Coordinating prospective candidates,
interviewing them and administering
offers.
Referring issues, where appropriate,
to senior HR staff, administration
department etc.
Perform miscellaneous office duties
(answering phones, writing of
minutes, etc.)
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
A candidate should possess a relevant
diploma in Human resource from a
recognized institution.
Ability to operate under pressure.
The ability to work as part of a team.
Can work with minimum supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of
sensitive information.
Interested candidates can forward
their CVs to
recruitment@workforceassociates.net
on or before 13th April 2011.
Adapted from: graduatecareers.blogspot.com/2011/04/human-resources-internship-in-kenya.html#more
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT JOBS IN KENYA
Executive Assistant Job in Kenya –
International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies
Job title: Executive Assistant
Unit/dept/delegation: Regional
Representative`s Office
Reports to: Regional Representative
Grade: 6
Purpose
The Assistant is responsible for
providing secretarial support and
office co-ordination for the Regional
Representative as required, including
handling of confidential or sensitive
information. Works closely with all staff
and co-ordinates activities to ensure
proper office
coverage
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
External Relations
Assist in the management of external
relations and organize accreditation of
International SoL and delegates with
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in close
cooperation with the Administration
Manager.
Support the management of relations
with diplomatic corps, UN agencies
and other Non Government
Organizations.
Develop and maintain databases for
all external relations in Nairobi.
Arrange and participate upon request
in representative duties.
Develop presentations in PowerPoint
and other softwares for external
relations in cooperation with the
External Relation Unit.
Secretarial Assistance
Assist the RR in the daily tasks such as:
Provide various duties including
management lf the RRs diary; receive
and screen requests for meetings,
drafting letters/faxes and other
correspondence, drawing up
programmes for selected visitors to
the
Regional Delegation.
Receives and screens communications
to the RR including telephone calls
and e-mail messages and provide
assistance using independent
judgement to determine those that
require priority attention;
prioritise, channel and facilitate
communication between department
heads.
Ensure presentation of daily mails and
documents for signing before midday
for distribution on the same day.
Maintain chronological files for all
outgoing/incoming mail/faxes/
documents from the RRs office.
Follow up on administrative tasks and
organize meetings for the RR.Oversee
travel and accommodation
arrangements for the RR, in liaison
with the Travel Officer.
Manage RRs mail in his/her absence
and as per instruction-ensuring
messages are referred or acted upon.
Build and maintain a standard filing
system.
Prepare and maintain selected
budgets under the office of the RR.
Meetings and Workshops
Take minutes of meetings as agreed.
Act as logistic and administration
support for Management Meetings,
Movement meetings, RC-NET meetings
and other senior management
meetings.
Assist in cooperation with the PACT.
Facilitate RRs meetings, assist in daily
routines, and ensure well organized
RR office facilities.
Undertake special projects as assigned
by the RR.
Duties applicable to all staff
Actively work towards the
achievement of the Federation’s goals.
Abide by and work in accordance with
the Red Cross/Red Crescent
principles.
Perform any other work related duties
and responsibilities that may be
assigned by the line manager.
Target Profile
Education and Experience
University degree or diploma in
Business Administration
5-10 years secretarial experience,
atleast 3years in an Executive
Secretarial role.
Certificate in Secretarial/Management.
Skills and Knowledge
Practical knowledge of computers
(Word processing, spread sheets,
word processing-mail)
Experience in supporting staff.
Experience in office management
principles and procedures.
Experience in filing and archiving in
large organizations.
Experience in problem identification
and solution.
Experience in Customer Service
Operation.
Experience in Managing small budgets
and petty cash.
Discrete and diplomatic behaviour.
Languages
Fluency in English. Knowledge of
French is a plus.
CHARACTER QUALITIES
Able to work in a team under pressure
High degree of integrity, discretion,
and personal conduct
Flexible and adaptable to changing
working conditions
Self-motivated with good judgement
and initiative
Advanced verbal and written
communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
High level of attention to detail
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
sensitive to cultural diversity
Ability to work extra hours
Submission of applications:
Applications in sealed envelops clearly
marked ‘Executive Secretary’ should be
submitted to the
Human Resource
Office, East Africa Office, International
Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies,
P.O. Box 41275–00100,
Nairobi
or email address
zonehr.easternafrica@ifrc.org to be
received not later than 13th April
2011.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Adapted from graduatecareers.blogspot.com/2011/04/executive-assistant-job-in-kenya.html#more
International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies
Job title: Executive Assistant
Unit/dept/delegation: Regional
Representative`s Office
Reports to: Regional Representative
Grade: 6
Purpose
The Assistant is responsible for
providing secretarial support and
office co-ordination for the Regional
Representative as required, including
handling of confidential or sensitive
information. Works closely with all staff
and co-ordinates activities to ensure
proper office
coverage
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
External Relations
Assist in the management of external
relations and organize accreditation of
International SoL and delegates with
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in close
cooperation with the Administration
Manager.
Support the management of relations
with diplomatic corps, UN agencies
and other Non Government
Organizations.
Develop and maintain databases for
all external relations in Nairobi.
Arrange and participate upon request
in representative duties.
Develop presentations in PowerPoint
and other softwares for external
relations in cooperation with the
External Relation Unit.
Secretarial Assistance
Assist the RR in the daily tasks such as:
Provide various duties including
management lf the RRs diary; receive
and screen requests for meetings,
drafting letters/faxes and other
correspondence, drawing up
programmes for selected visitors to
the
Regional Delegation.
Receives and screens communications
to the RR including telephone calls
and e-mail messages and provide
assistance using independent
judgement to determine those that
require priority attention;
prioritise, channel and facilitate
communication between department
heads.
Ensure presentation of daily mails and
documents for signing before midday
for distribution on the same day.
Maintain chronological files for all
outgoing/incoming mail/faxes/
documents from the RRs office.
Follow up on administrative tasks and
organize meetings for the RR.Oversee
travel and accommodation
arrangements for the RR, in liaison
with the Travel Officer.
Manage RRs mail in his/her absence
and as per instruction-ensuring
messages are referred or acted upon.
Build and maintain a standard filing
system.
Prepare and maintain selected
budgets under the office of the RR.
Meetings and Workshops
Take minutes of meetings as agreed.
Act as logistic and administration
support for Management Meetings,
Movement meetings, RC-NET meetings
and other senior management
meetings.
Assist in cooperation with the PACT.
Facilitate RRs meetings, assist in daily
routines, and ensure well organized
RR office facilities.
Undertake special projects as assigned
by the RR.
Duties applicable to all staff
Actively work towards the
achievement of the Federation’s goals.
Abide by and work in accordance with
the Red Cross/Red Crescent
principles.
Perform any other work related duties
and responsibilities that may be
assigned by the line manager.
Target Profile
Education and Experience
University degree or diploma in
Business Administration
5-10 years secretarial experience,
atleast 3years in an Executive
Secretarial role.
Certificate in Secretarial/Management.
Skills and Knowledge
Practical knowledge of computers
(Word processing, spread sheets,
word processing-mail)
Experience in supporting staff.
Experience in office management
principles and procedures.
Experience in filing and archiving in
large organizations.
Experience in problem identification
and solution.
Experience in Customer Service
Operation.
Experience in Managing small budgets
and petty cash.
Discrete and diplomatic behaviour.
Languages
Fluency in English. Knowledge of
French is a plus.
CHARACTER QUALITIES
Able to work in a team under pressure
High degree of integrity, discretion,
and personal conduct
Flexible and adaptable to changing
working conditions
Self-motivated with good judgement
and initiative
Advanced verbal and written
communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
High level of attention to detail
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
sensitive to cultural diversity
Ability to work extra hours
Submission of applications:
Applications in sealed envelops clearly
marked ‘Executive Secretary’ should be
submitted to the
Human Resource
Office, East Africa Office, International
Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies,
P.O. Box 41275–00100,
Nairobi
or email address
zonehr.easternafrica@ifrc.org to be
received not later than 13th April
2011.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Adapted from graduatecareers.blogspot.com/2011/04/executive-assistant-job-in-kenya.html#more
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
MOTION PICTURES MARKETING INTERN JOBS IN KENYA
Do you want to develop a career in
Marketing?
INTRODUCTION
Motion Pictures is a young Outdoor
Advertising Company which is causing
ripples and excitement in the
marketing scene with blazing
concepts .
We are in a hurry to grow , and are
looking for similarly hungry interns
looking for exciting opportunities to
grow and develop their careers .
We are looking for competent Sales &
Marketing interns with the potential to
become full
time Marketing Executives for Motion
Pictures Ltd.
Roles & Responsibilities
You will be expected to have a deep
understanding of the local Advertising
market within the first 6 months, in
addition to having established a wide
network of key contacts within the
industry .
We shall in turn develop you to
become the chief Brand Ambassador
for the company. You shall play a key
role in strategy formulation ,
achievement of sales targets, all
aspects of client liaison ,
business development, and customer
service amongst others .
KEY COMPETENCIES
Good leadership & management skills
Effective communicator & good
interpersonal skills
Good Team player with contagious
energy
Aptitude to build & sustain strong
client relationships
Trustworthy & Reliable
Well groomed & self image conscious.
Highly Computer literate conversant
with Business software packages
Qualifications
B .Com or any other business related
degree .
Higher diploma in Business Studies
shall be considered if coupled with
relevant industry experience
Experience in the Advertising Industry
preferable but not mandatory
Apply in confidence stating why we
should consider you for this position.
Attach an updated CV , Testimonials
and include day -time telephone
contacts .
Both male and female candidates are
encouraged to apply to
info@motionpictures. co.ke by 8 th
April 2011
Adapted from: graduatecareers.blogspot.com/2011/04/motion-pictures-marketing-interns-jobs.html#more
Marketing?
INTRODUCTION
Motion Pictures is a young Outdoor
Advertising Company which is causing
ripples and excitement in the
marketing scene with blazing
concepts .
We are in a hurry to grow , and are
looking for similarly hungry interns
looking for exciting opportunities to
grow and develop their careers .
We are looking for competent Sales &
Marketing interns with the potential to
become full
time Marketing Executives for Motion
Pictures Ltd.
Roles & Responsibilities
You will be expected to have a deep
understanding of the local Advertising
market within the first 6 months, in
addition to having established a wide
network of key contacts within the
industry .
We shall in turn develop you to
become the chief Brand Ambassador
for the company. You shall play a key
role in strategy formulation ,
achievement of sales targets, all
aspects of client liaison ,
business development, and customer
service amongst others .
KEY COMPETENCIES
Good leadership & management skills
Effective communicator & good
interpersonal skills
Good Team player with contagious
energy
Aptitude to build & sustain strong
client relationships
Trustworthy & Reliable
Well groomed & self image conscious.
Highly Computer literate conversant
with Business software packages
Qualifications
B .Com or any other business related
degree .
Higher diploma in Business Studies
shall be considered if coupled with
relevant industry experience
Experience in the Advertising Industry
preferable but not mandatory
Apply in confidence stating why we
should consider you for this position.
Attach an updated CV , Testimonials
and include day -time telephone
contacts .
Both male and female candidates are
encouraged to apply to
info@motionpictures. co.ke by 8 th
April 2011
Adapted from: graduatecareers.blogspot.com/2011/04/motion-pictures-marketing-interns-jobs.html#more
15 POSITIONS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENTS AVAILABLE
Darubini hotel in Watamu is looking to fill 15 positions of customer service agents in their hotel. Here are the qualifications they are looking for;
1. Must be a holder of a Degree/Diploma in Business Administration or any other related field.
2. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Have the ability to communicate in an honest, articulate and composed manner.
4. Be knowledgeable on the basic customer service practices and principles.
5. Have the ability to resolve conflict amicably.
6. Show high levels of professionalism, enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude
7. Have the ability to prioritize and work with a sense of urgency
8. Have the ability to work with diverse groups and people from various backgrounds.
9. Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations
10. Have the ability to work under minimum or no supervision at all.
11. Have great analytical skills.
12. Possess excellent negotiation and conflict resolution techniques
13. Be one that is patient and accommodative.
To apply for this position, send an email to vacancies@darubinihotels.com, attaching your;
1. Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
2. A letter of application
3. A brief cover letter expressing why you feel best suited for this position.
The deadline for receiving all applications is on the 15th of April 2011 at 5.00pm.
Adapted from: http://bikingtraining.com/graduatetrainee/customer-service-agents-wanted/
1. Must be a holder of a Degree/Diploma in Business Administration or any other related field.
2. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Have the ability to communicate in an honest, articulate and composed manner.
4. Be knowledgeable on the basic customer service practices and principles.
5. Have the ability to resolve conflict amicably.
6. Show high levels of professionalism, enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude
7. Have the ability to prioritize and work with a sense of urgency
8. Have the ability to work with diverse groups and people from various backgrounds.
9. Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations
10. Have the ability to work under minimum or no supervision at all.
11. Have great analytical skills.
12. Possess excellent negotiation and conflict resolution techniques
13. Be one that is patient and accommodative.
To apply for this position, send an email to vacancies@darubinihotels.com, attaching your;
1. Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
2. A letter of application
3. A brief cover letter expressing why you feel best suited for this position.
The deadline for receiving all applications is on the 15th of April 2011 at 5.00pm.
Adapted from: http://bikingtraining.com/graduatetrainee/customer-service-agents-wanted/
Monday, April 4, 2011
ACCOUNTANT
Vacancy Number: AP/FO/04/11
ILRI seeks to recruit an Accountant. Reporting to the Treasury supervisor, the jobholder will be responsible for the following:
* Update of the supplier list in SUN-Review of all inactive supplier Accounts, reconciling them for informed decision on the way forward for the same.
* Population of Bank details for suppliers & partners-This will cover both local & foreign suppliers for effective interface with banking systems. It will also include updating all supplier contact details for dispatch of e-remittances & also in readiness for an online order tracking system later.
* Ensure timely cheque distribution & acknowledgement.
* Send emails promptly to staff once CBA OTC payments are released to the bank.
* Ensure cash & cheque receipts are handled in a timely manner & to ensure their safety.
* VAT exemption administration.
* Actively involved in digitization of receipting system.
* Assist payables Accountant in reconciliation of supplier Accounts.
* Assist in digitization of travel authorization(TA) form, project advances form, travel expense reports, project settlement reports & regular payment request forms.
Requirements
* Bachelors in Commerce and CPA (K).
* At least 1 year relevant working experience in accounting in an international NGO or an international organization.
* Knowledge of computerized accounting software required preferably SUN accounting.
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite
* Good personal organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Highly effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to co-ordinate, prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines.
Terms of appointment:
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 1-year fixed term contract.
Job level and salary:
This position is job level 2C level 1 and starting salary is KES 95,000 per month. This is exclusive of other benefits provided within ILRI’s National Recruited Staff Scheme.
Applications:
Applications addressed to the Human Resources Director, a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience should be emailed to: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 14 April 2011.
The position title and reference number “ACCOUNTANT: AP/FO/04/11” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.
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www.webarazacareers.com/index.php?option=com_tpjobs&task=detailjob&id=3320
ILRI seeks to recruit an Accountant. Reporting to the Treasury supervisor, the jobholder will be responsible for the following:
* Update of the supplier list in SUN-Review of all inactive supplier Accounts, reconciling them for informed decision on the way forward for the same.
* Population of Bank details for suppliers & partners-This will cover both local & foreign suppliers for effective interface with banking systems. It will also include updating all supplier contact details for dispatch of e-remittances & also in readiness for an online order tracking system later.
* Ensure timely cheque distribution & acknowledgement.
* Send emails promptly to staff once CBA OTC payments are released to the bank.
* Ensure cash & cheque receipts are handled in a timely manner & to ensure their safety.
* VAT exemption administration.
* Actively involved in digitization of receipting system.
* Assist payables Accountant in reconciliation of supplier Accounts.
* Assist in digitization of travel authorization(TA) form, project advances form, travel expense reports, project settlement reports & regular payment request forms.
Requirements
* Bachelors in Commerce and CPA (K).
* At least 1 year relevant working experience in accounting in an international NGO or an international organization.
* Knowledge of computerized accounting software required preferably SUN accounting.
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite
* Good personal organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Highly effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to co-ordinate, prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines.
Terms of appointment:
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 1-year fixed term contract.
Job level and salary:
This position is job level 2C level 1 and starting salary is KES 95,000 per month. This is exclusive of other benefits provided within ILRI’s National Recruited Staff Scheme.
Applications:
Applications addressed to the Human Resources Director, a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience should be emailed to: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 14 April 2011.
The position title and reference number “ACCOUNTANT: AP/FO/04/11” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.
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FISCAL ANALYST II
Fiscal Analyst IIPSC Scale - 9
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
* A University degree in Economics or its equivalent from a recognized University
* A masters degree in Economics or its equivalent will be an added advantage
* At least three (3) years relevant work experience in economic analysis.
* Good knowledge of national budget process and fiscal policy analysis
* Team player with good communication skills
* Good performance track record
* Must be Computer literate
Duties and responsibilities
* Collecting and collating budgetary information for analysis
* Maintaining relevant statistics on public revenue and expenditure figures
* Assisting in Preparing budgetary information reports to MPs and relevant House Committees
* Carrying out commissioned Budget research on specific areas of interest
* Carrying out revenue projections based on relevant macroeconomic indicators
* Carrying out assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of Government Policy Options relating to Allocation and Utilization of Resources.
* Any other duties as assigned by head of the department
Application Procedure :
Please send your application with a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates and testimonials and telephone number to:
The Clerk/Secretary
Parliamentary Service Commission
P.O. Box 41842-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Or email clerk@parliament.go.ke
On or before Friday, 15th April, 2011.
Adapted from http://www.webarazacareers.com/index.php?option=com_tpjobs&task=detailjob&id=3323
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
* A University degree in Economics or its equivalent from a recognized University
* A masters degree in Economics or its equivalent will be an added advantage
* At least three (3) years relevant work experience in economic analysis.
* Good knowledge of national budget process and fiscal policy analysis
* Team player with good communication skills
* Good performance track record
* Must be Computer literate
Duties and responsibilities
* Collecting and collating budgetary information for analysis
* Maintaining relevant statistics on public revenue and expenditure figures
* Assisting in Preparing budgetary information reports to MPs and relevant House Committees
* Carrying out commissioned Budget research on specific areas of interest
* Carrying out revenue projections based on relevant macroeconomic indicators
* Carrying out assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of Government Policy Options relating to Allocation and Utilization of Resources.
* Any other duties as assigned by head of the department
Application Procedure :
Please send your application with a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates and testimonials and telephone number to:
The Clerk/Secretary
Parliamentary Service Commission
P.O. Box 41842-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Or email clerk@parliament.go.ke
On or before Friday, 15th April, 2011.
Adapted from http://www.webarazacareers.com/index.php?option=com_tpjobs&task=detailjob&id=3323
Friday, April 1, 2011
CBA KENYA VACANCIES
Commercial Bank of Africa aims to be
a respected and significant financial
services business in Eastern Africa.
Our efforts and resources are
focused on Corporate & Institutional
Banking , Treasury and the high- end
market of Personal Banking.
As such , we seek to recruit customer-
focused and performance- oriented
individuals with strong leadership
skills to fill the vacant positions listed
below .
SENIOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGER,
CORPORATE BANKING, MOMBASA
Reporting to the General Manager ,
Corporate Banking, the purpose of
this role is to deliver unit leadership
and corporate business growth in
terms of assets and liabilities ,
customer base and revenue streams
through proactive sales and
marketing initiatives within the
existing customer portfolio and from
the acquisition of new relationships .
This requires strong and effective
relationship management and inter-
personal skills which will achieve
optimization of customer satisfaction
and retention , wallet share growth
through delivery of appropriate
solutions , cross -selling and customer
acquisition .
Main Responsibilities
* Develop profitable, sustainable and
long term corporate asset and
liability business ¡ n order to enhance
the Bank ’s profitability.
* Maintain a personal , robust and
value - adding commitment to
customer relationship management
to meet their expectations and to
provide appropriate solutions to their
financial needs.
* Anticipate and be continually
sensitive to shifting customer
expectations and initiate appropriate
measures to ensure that CBA stays
ahead of competitors in customer
service delivery.
* Continually identify and exploit
solution -driven cross selling
opportunities that are able to embed
and align the Bank and its products
with the customers ’ needs .
* In liaison with the Service Delivery
Team, handle transactions for
assigned customers on a day to day
basis , ensuring the Bank is not
unduly exposed .
* Identify and develop a dynamic
customer target pipeline and actively
market for new customers from the
identified target sectors .
* Ensure compliance to Know Your
Customer (KYC) and Anti Money
Laundering (AML) requirements in all
dealings with existing and potential
customers .
* Maintain an effective customer call
program for all assigned customers
and prospects.
* Adopt a proactive , detailed and
robust approach to the management
of portfolio and exposure risk and
ensure adherence to the provisions
of the Bank ’s Credit Policy.
* Enhance and nurture the CBA
brand image to the business and
Corporate community throughout
the Coast region.
* Participate in cross- functional
activities that help promote and
nurture collective responsibility to
meet the wider objectives of the
Bank .
Qualification and Experience
* University Degree in a Business
related course – Upper Second Class
or 3 .0 GPA.
* Relevant professional qualification
in Banking, Finance or Marketing
would be an added advantage .
* At least five (5 ) years’ experience in
Corporate Customer Relationship
Management.
* Technical and acquired practical
knowledge of lending skills , portfolio
management and risk management .
* Proficiency in use of Microsoft
Office Packages .
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, SME BANKING
( 4 Positions – Nakuru , Kisumu,
Eldoret and Changamwe )
Reporting to the Head of SME
Banking , the purpose of this role is to
achieve business growth for the Bank
by selling Business Banking Unit
products within assigned market
segments and by promoting and
selling other products and services of
the Bank to enhance value -added
relationship with existing customers .
This incorporates prospecting and
acquiring new customers and
pursuing incremental business from
the existing customers , as well as
managing customer expectations to
sustain the business
relationship .
Main Responsibilities
* Prospecting for and acquiring new
customers within assigned market
segments .
* Maintaining adequate contact with
assigned customers to ensure their
expectations are managed and that
they have appropriate understanding
of CBA.
* Selling Business Banking products
and services to existing customers in
assigned market segment.
* Promoting and selling other
products of the Bank to existing SMF
customers , i. e. Cross-selling .
* Ensure compliance with Know Your
Customer (KYC) and Anti Money
Laundering (AML) requirements in all
dealings with customers.
* Manage all aspects of risk , including
monitoring of the advances portfolio ,
strict adherence to the provisions of
the credit policy document to ensure
minimal losses to the Bank .
* Monitor credit facilities of the
assigned customer portfolio and
ensure that renewals , extensions and
cancellations are initiated and
processed before the expiry date.
* Ensure an effective call program is
maintained on all assigned
customers and prospects. The calls
should he recorded and reported .
* Periodic (as specifically defined)
performance reporting on sales
activities and customer portfolio
maintenance.
* Assist in identifying relevant
customer needs not met by existing
products and the implementation of
new products and services to
address those needs .
* Initiate and engage in self -
development programmes to
enhance competence and/ or bridge
identified gaps.
Qualification and Experience
* University Degree in a Business
related course – Upper Second Class
or 3 .0 CPA.
* At least 3 years’ successful
experience ¡n a similar position or
equivalent .
* Proficiency in use of Microsoft
Office Packages
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, CORPORATE BANKING
Reporting to the Assistant General
Manager , Corporate Banking, the
purpose of this role is to deliver
Corporate business growth within an
assigned market segment in terms of
assets and liabilities , customer base
and revenue streams through
proactive sales and marketing
initiatives within the existing
customer portfolio and from the
acquisition of new relationships .
This requires strong and effective
relationship management and inter-
personal skills which will achieve
optimization of customer satisfaction
and retention , wallet share growth
through delivery of appropriate
solutions , cross -selling and customer
acquisition .
Main Responsibilities
* Identify and develop a dynamic
customer target pipeline and actively
market for new customers from
assigned market segments.
* Develop profitable, sustainable and
long term Corporate asset and
liability business in order to enhance
the Bank ’s profitability.
* Maintain a personal , robust and
value - adding commitment to
customer relationship management
to meet their expectations and to
provide appropriate solutions to their
financial needs.
* Continually identify and exploit
solution -driven cross selling
opportunities that are able to embed
and align the Bank and its products
with the customers ’ needs .
* Anticipate and he continually
sensitive to shifting customer
expectations and initiate appropriate
measures to ensure that CBA stays
ahead of competitors in customer
service delivery.
* In liaison with the Service Delivery
Team, handle transactions for
assigned customers on a day to day
basis , ensuring the Bank is not
unduly exposed .
* Ensure compliance to Know Your
Customer (KYC) and Anti Money
Laundering (AML) requirements in all
dealings with customers.
* Adopt a proactive , detailed and
robust approach to the management
of portfolio and exposure risk and
ensure adherence to the provisions
of the Bank ’s Credit Policy.
* Maintain an effective customer call
program for all assigned customers
and prospects.
* Participate in cross- functional
activities that help promote and
nurture collective responsibility to
meet the wider objectives of the
Bank .
Qualifications & Experience
* University Degree in a Business
related course – Upper Second Class
or 3 .0 GPA.
* At least three (3 ) years’ successful
experience in a similar position or
equivalent would he an added
advantage .
* Technical and acquired practical
knowledge of lending skills , portfolio
management and risk management .
* Proficiency in use of Microsoft
Office Packages .
Reporting to the General Manager ,
Corporate Banking, the purpose of
this role will be to develop and grow
the SMF Banking Unit within the
Corporate Banking Department.
This incorporates providing
leadership to a Team of Account
Relationship Managers with the
overall objective of growing the
Team’ s portfolio and revenue stream
by optimising customer retention ,
acquisition of new customers and
cross - selling the full range of the
Bank ’s products and services to the
Small to Medium Corporate market
segment .
The incumbent is also responsible
for developing or customizing
Financial solution , tailored to address
specific needs of that market
segment , and implementing
promotion programmes that will
drive the business growth.
Main Responsibilities
* Growth of SME business
* Leadership of the SME unit and
how effectively that translates into a
conducive work environment and
employee satisfaction.
* Ensure adequacy of personal and
staff competence to effectively
perform unit’s tasks .
* Enhance or maintain quality of
products portfolio for SME with
regard to competitively addressing
current and anticipated target market
needs .
* Ensure quality of management of
customer expectations .
* Effectiveness of the SMF unit
structure and systems (policies,
processes , procedures and tools ) in
achieving compliance requirements,
optimal efficiency , resource utilisation
and cost containment .
Qualification and Experience
Requirements
* University Degree in Business
Management or a related field ,
preferably in Accounting, Finance or
Management. – Upper 2nd Class
Honors or 3 .0 GPA
* At least 7 years of work experience
in banking environment with
adequate knowledge of SME
Business .
* Proven leadership and people
management skills to motivate self
and team .
* Relevant professional qualifications
in Banking and Business
Management.
* Proficiency in use of MS Office
applications .
BRANCH SALES OFFICERS , PERSONAL
BANKING
( 4 Positions – Nairobi , Kisumu,
Eldoret & Changamwe )
Reporting to the Retail Manager , the
purpose of this role is to achieve
business growth for Personal
Banking by providing quality
relationship management to existing
customers in the assigned branch /
territory . This will entail sustaining
customer satisfaction so as to retain
them , thereby generating additional
business through cross -sell
opportunities .
Main Responsibilities
* Providing an interface between the
Bank and existing customers in order
to maintain good customer relations
so as to meet customer needs within
the strategic objectives of the Bank .
* Manage credit appraisals and
recommendation for existing
customers under the various loan
products and submit to the
appropriate final approval authority
within established turnaround time.
* Overseeing the relationship
management of assigned customers .
* Ensuring revenue growth through
increased product uptake / cross -
selling .
* Ensure full compliance with Know
Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money
Laundering (AML) requirements.
* Manage all aspects of risk , including
monitoring of advances portfolio ,
strict adherence to the provisions of
the credit policy document to ensure
minimal losses to the bank .
* Monitor closely all unsecured credit
facilities and overdrawn accounts
assigned to ensure that the accounts
are properly conducted to avoid
potential loss to the Bank .
* Ensure that renewals , extensions
and cancellations of existing credit
facilities are done before the expiry
date .
* Manage the referral process in line
with the Credit Policy.
* Manage customer queries,
complaints and other
correspondence in a timely manner
and within set standards for
customer satisfaction.
* Ensure accuracy and timeliness of
reports that aid the business in
decision making ( Non- Facility
Overdraft Reports, Excess Reports ,
Facility Expiries Reports, Past Due
Reports , Large Items Report amongst
others ).
* Represent the department in
various special projects run for the
benefit of the Bank .
* Assist in identifying customer needs
not met by existing products and
promote the implementation of new
products and services.
* Implement findings/decisions
emanating from personal
development needs and regular
coaching feedback from the unit
head .
* Be conversant with policies and
procedures pertaining to all Bank
products and services and be able to
adapt to change in these as well as
technological changes, and customer
sophistication .
* Assist in the organization of and
participate in public relations
activities and sponsorships that aim
to improve CBA’s brand image in the
market .
Qualification and Experience
Requirements
* University Degree – Upper 2nd
Class Honours or 3 .0 GPA.
* 3 years ’ banking experience with at
least 1 year in a sales or marketing
role.
* Proficiency in use of Microsoft
Office Packages .
RETAIL BRANCH MANAGER
( 4 Positions – Nairobi , Kisumu,
Eldoret & Changamwe )
Reporting to the Head of Personal
Banking , the purpose of this role will
be to organize , co-ordinate , manage
and control activities in the branch to
ensure business growth and service
delivery is expeditious, accurate,
efficient and that transactions are
cost effective and profitable to the
Bank .
Main Responsibilities
* Business planning and growth
( deposits and lending) as well as
customer growth and retention
* Management information reporting
and integrity
* Profit improvement and cost
management
* Quality of service in branch service
delivery.
* Minimization of exposure to and
impact of operational risks inherent
in branch service delivery
* Leadership which facilitates a
conducive work environment and
employee satisfaction at the branch .
* Responsible for the branch
structure and application of
established policies, processes ,
procedures and tools ¡ n achieving
compliance requirements, optimal
efficiency , resource utilisation and
cost containment .
Qualifications , Knowledge and
Skills Requirements
* University Degree – Upper second
or equivalent
* Proficiency in computer use
including MS Office tools and
banking systems
* At least 5 years banking experience
2 of which should he in a sales or
relationship management experience
in Personal Banking/SME .
To apply , send your application letter
and CV, quoting the job title via e-
mail only to jobs@cba . co.ke
Kindly submit your application by 5th
April 2011 .
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted .
Adapted from www.careerpointkenya.com
a respected and significant financial
services business in Eastern Africa.
Our efforts and resources are
focused on Corporate & Institutional
Banking , Treasury and the high- end
market of Personal Banking.
As such , we seek to recruit customer-
focused and performance- oriented
individuals with strong leadership
skills to fill the vacant positions listed
below .
SENIOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGER,
CORPORATE BANKING, MOMBASA
Reporting to the General Manager ,
Corporate Banking, the purpose of
this role is to deliver unit leadership
and corporate business growth in
terms of assets and liabilities ,
customer base and revenue streams
through proactive sales and
marketing initiatives within the
existing customer portfolio and from
the acquisition of new relationships .
This requires strong and effective
relationship management and inter-
personal skills which will achieve
optimization of customer satisfaction
and retention , wallet share growth
through delivery of appropriate
solutions , cross -selling and customer
acquisition .
Main Responsibilities
* Develop profitable, sustainable and
long term corporate asset and
liability business ¡ n order to enhance
the Bank ’s profitability.
* Maintain a personal , robust and
value - adding commitment to
customer relationship management
to meet their expectations and to
provide appropriate solutions to their
financial needs.
* Anticipate and be continually
sensitive to shifting customer
expectations and initiate appropriate
measures to ensure that CBA stays
ahead of competitors in customer
service delivery.
* Continually identify and exploit
solution -driven cross selling
opportunities that are able to embed
and align the Bank and its products
with the customers ’ needs .
* In liaison with the Service Delivery
Team, handle transactions for
assigned customers on a day to day
basis , ensuring the Bank is not
unduly exposed .
* Identify and develop a dynamic
customer target pipeline and actively
market for new customers from the
identified target sectors .
* Ensure compliance to Know Your
Customer (KYC) and Anti Money
Laundering (AML) requirements in all
dealings with existing and potential
customers .
* Maintain an effective customer call
program for all assigned customers
and prospects.
* Adopt a proactive , detailed and
robust approach to the management
of portfolio and exposure risk and
ensure adherence to the provisions
of the Bank ’s Credit Policy.
* Enhance and nurture the CBA
brand image to the business and
Corporate community throughout
the Coast region.
* Participate in cross- functional
activities that help promote and
nurture collective responsibility to
meet the wider objectives of the
Bank .
Qualification and Experience
* University Degree in a Business
related course – Upper Second Class
or 3 .0 GPA.
* Relevant professional qualification
in Banking, Finance or Marketing
would be an added advantage .
* At least five (5 ) years’ experience in
Corporate Customer Relationship
Management.
* Technical and acquired practical
knowledge of lending skills , portfolio
management and risk management .
* Proficiency in use of Microsoft
Office Packages .
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, SME BANKING
( 4 Positions – Nakuru , Kisumu,
Eldoret and Changamwe )
Reporting to the Head of SME
Banking , the purpose of this role is to
achieve business growth for the Bank
by selling Business Banking Unit
products within assigned market
segments and by promoting and
selling other products and services of
the Bank to enhance value -added
relationship with existing customers .
This incorporates prospecting and
acquiring new customers and
pursuing incremental business from
the existing customers , as well as
managing customer expectations to
sustain the business
relationship .
Main Responsibilities
* Prospecting for and acquiring new
customers within assigned market
segments .
* Maintaining adequate contact with
assigned customers to ensure their
expectations are managed and that
they have appropriate understanding
of CBA.
* Selling Business Banking products
and services to existing customers in
assigned market segment.
* Promoting and selling other
products of the Bank to existing SMF
customers , i. e. Cross-selling .
* Ensure compliance with Know Your
Customer (KYC) and Anti Money
Laundering (AML) requirements in all
dealings with customers.
* Manage all aspects of risk , including
monitoring of the advances portfolio ,
strict adherence to the provisions of
the credit policy document to ensure
minimal losses to the Bank .
* Monitor credit facilities of the
assigned customer portfolio and
ensure that renewals , extensions and
cancellations are initiated and
processed before the expiry date.
* Ensure an effective call program is
maintained on all assigned
customers and prospects. The calls
should he recorded and reported .
* Periodic (as specifically defined)
performance reporting on sales
activities and customer portfolio
maintenance.
* Assist in identifying relevant
customer needs not met by existing
products and the implementation of
new products and services to
address those needs .
* Initiate and engage in self -
development programmes to
enhance competence and/ or bridge
identified gaps.
Qualification and Experience
* University Degree in a Business
related course – Upper Second Class
or 3 .0 CPA.
* At least 3 years’ successful
experience ¡n a similar position or
equivalent .
* Proficiency in use of Microsoft
Office Packages
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, CORPORATE BANKING
Reporting to the Assistant General
Manager , Corporate Banking, the
purpose of this role is to deliver
Corporate business growth within an
assigned market segment in terms of
assets and liabilities , customer base
and revenue streams through
proactive sales and marketing
initiatives within the existing
customer portfolio and from the
acquisition of new relationships .
This requires strong and effective
relationship management and inter-
personal skills which will achieve
optimization of customer satisfaction
and retention , wallet share growth
through delivery of appropriate
solutions , cross -selling and customer
acquisition .
Main Responsibilities
* Identify and develop a dynamic
customer target pipeline and actively
market for new customers from
assigned market segments.
* Develop profitable, sustainable and
long term Corporate asset and
liability business in order to enhance
the Bank ’s profitability.
* Maintain a personal , robust and
value - adding commitment to
customer relationship management
to meet their expectations and to
provide appropriate solutions to their
financial needs.
* Continually identify and exploit
solution -driven cross selling
opportunities that are able to embed
and align the Bank and its products
with the customers ’ needs .
* Anticipate and he continually
sensitive to shifting customer
expectations and initiate appropriate
measures to ensure that CBA stays
ahead of competitors in customer
service delivery.
* In liaison with the Service Delivery
Team, handle transactions for
assigned customers on a day to day
basis , ensuring the Bank is not
unduly exposed .
* Ensure compliance to Know Your
Customer (KYC) and Anti Money
Laundering (AML) requirements in all
dealings with customers.
* Adopt a proactive , detailed and
robust approach to the management
of portfolio and exposure risk and
ensure adherence to the provisions
of the Bank ’s Credit Policy.
* Maintain an effective customer call
program for all assigned customers
and prospects.
* Participate in cross- functional
activities that help promote and
nurture collective responsibility to
meet the wider objectives of the
Bank .
Qualifications & Experience
* University Degree in a Business
related course – Upper Second Class
or 3 .0 GPA.
* At least three (3 ) years’ successful
experience in a similar position or
equivalent would he an added
advantage .
* Technical and acquired practical
knowledge of lending skills , portfolio
management and risk management .
* Proficiency in use of Microsoft
Office Packages .
Reporting to the General Manager ,
Corporate Banking, the purpose of
this role will be to develop and grow
the SMF Banking Unit within the
Corporate Banking Department.
This incorporates providing
leadership to a Team of Account
Relationship Managers with the
overall objective of growing the
Team’ s portfolio and revenue stream
by optimising customer retention ,
acquisition of new customers and
cross - selling the full range of the
Bank ’s products and services to the
Small to Medium Corporate market
segment .
The incumbent is also responsible
for developing or customizing
Financial solution , tailored to address
specific needs of that market
segment , and implementing
promotion programmes that will
drive the business growth.
Main Responsibilities
* Growth of SME business
* Leadership of the SME unit and
how effectively that translates into a
conducive work environment and
employee satisfaction.
* Ensure adequacy of personal and
staff competence to effectively
perform unit’s tasks .
* Enhance or maintain quality of
products portfolio for SME with
regard to competitively addressing
current and anticipated target market
needs .
* Ensure quality of management of
customer expectations .
* Effectiveness of the SMF unit
structure and systems (policies,
processes , procedures and tools ) in
achieving compliance requirements,
optimal efficiency , resource utilisation
and cost containment .
Qualification and Experience
Requirements
* University Degree in Business
Management or a related field ,
preferably in Accounting, Finance or
Management. – Upper 2nd Class
Honors or 3 .0 GPA
* At least 7 years of work experience
in banking environment with
adequate knowledge of SME
Business .
* Proven leadership and people
management skills to motivate self
and team .
* Relevant professional qualifications
in Banking and Business
Management.
* Proficiency in use of MS Office
applications .
BRANCH SALES OFFICERS , PERSONAL
BANKING
( 4 Positions – Nairobi , Kisumu,
Eldoret & Changamwe )
Reporting to the Retail Manager , the
purpose of this role is to achieve
business growth for Personal
Banking by providing quality
relationship management to existing
customers in the assigned branch /
territory . This will entail sustaining
customer satisfaction so as to retain
them , thereby generating additional
business through cross -sell
opportunities .
Main Responsibilities
* Providing an interface between the
Bank and existing customers in order
to maintain good customer relations
so as to meet customer needs within
the strategic objectives of the Bank .
* Manage credit appraisals and
recommendation for existing
customers under the various loan
products and submit to the
appropriate final approval authority
within established turnaround time.
* Overseeing the relationship
management of assigned customers .
* Ensuring revenue growth through
increased product uptake / cross -
selling .
* Ensure full compliance with Know
Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money
Laundering (AML) requirements.
* Manage all aspects of risk , including
monitoring of advances portfolio ,
strict adherence to the provisions of
the credit policy document to ensure
minimal losses to the bank .
* Monitor closely all unsecured credit
facilities and overdrawn accounts
assigned to ensure that the accounts
are properly conducted to avoid
potential loss to the Bank .
* Ensure that renewals , extensions
and cancellations of existing credit
facilities are done before the expiry
date .
* Manage the referral process in line
with the Credit Policy.
* Manage customer queries,
complaints and other
correspondence in a timely manner
and within set standards for
customer satisfaction.
* Ensure accuracy and timeliness of
reports that aid the business in
decision making ( Non- Facility
Overdraft Reports, Excess Reports ,
Facility Expiries Reports, Past Due
Reports , Large Items Report amongst
others ).
* Represent the department in
various special projects run for the
benefit of the Bank .
* Assist in identifying customer needs
not met by existing products and
promote the implementation of new
products and services.
* Implement findings/decisions
emanating from personal
development needs and regular
coaching feedback from the unit
head .
* Be conversant with policies and
procedures pertaining to all Bank
products and services and be able to
adapt to change in these as well as
technological changes, and customer
sophistication .
* Assist in the organization of and
participate in public relations
activities and sponsorships that aim
to improve CBA’s brand image in the
market .
Qualification and Experience
Requirements
* University Degree – Upper 2nd
Class Honours or 3 .0 GPA.
* 3 years ’ banking experience with at
least 1 year in a sales or marketing
role.
* Proficiency in use of Microsoft
Office Packages .
RETAIL BRANCH MANAGER
( 4 Positions – Nairobi , Kisumu,
Eldoret & Changamwe )
Reporting to the Head of Personal
Banking , the purpose of this role will
be to organize , co-ordinate , manage
and control activities in the branch to
ensure business growth and service
delivery is expeditious, accurate,
efficient and that transactions are
cost effective and profitable to the
Bank .
Main Responsibilities
* Business planning and growth
( deposits and lending) as well as
customer growth and retention
* Management information reporting
and integrity
* Profit improvement and cost
management
* Quality of service in branch service
delivery.
* Minimization of exposure to and
impact of operational risks inherent
in branch service delivery
* Leadership which facilitates a
conducive work environment and
employee satisfaction at the branch .
* Responsible for the branch
structure and application of
established policies, processes ,
procedures and tools ¡ n achieving
compliance requirements, optimal
efficiency , resource utilisation and
cost containment .
Qualifications , Knowledge and
Skills Requirements
* University Degree – Upper second
or equivalent
* Proficiency in computer use
including MS Office tools and
banking systems
* At least 5 years banking experience
2 of which should he in a sales or
relationship management experience
in Personal Banking/SME .
To apply , send your application letter
and CV, quoting the job title via e-
mail only to jobs@cba . co.ke
Kindly submit your application by 5th
April 2011 .
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted .
Adapted from www.careerpointkenya.com
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