Project Officer (2) - British High Commission

Section: Counter Terrorism Department (Nairobi Office)
Grade : B3
Position type : Fixed term contract for 1 year
Salary : Ksh. 201,161 Per Month
Two Project Officer Positions have arisen at the British Embassy in Mogadishu. The role is based in Nairobi but will require travel to Mogadishu, which could potentially include providing leave cover for the CT Programme Manager. The position is graded at B3 for which the current salary scale starts at Kshs.201,161/- per month before deduction of tax. Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax, the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and starts at Kshs.147,205- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid

Estates Finance Officer - British High Commission

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for an Estates Finance Officer. The British High Commission Nairobi consists of over 300 employees with a wide variety of experience and job roles, representing over 10 government departments working within Kenya and Somalia.

The position is graded at A2(L) for which the current salary scale starts at Kshs. 129,949/- per month before deduction of tax. Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax, the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and starts at Kshs. 97,356- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid. The anticipated start date is June 2015.

Chauffeur/Clerk - US Embassy

The Force Protection Detachment (FPD) has an opening for the position of Chauffeur/Clerk. The closing date for the position is June 12, 2015.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required:

• Completion of high school is required.   
• Five years progressive experience as a commercial driver is required.  Prior administrative support experience (one year or more) is also required.
• Level IV English ability is required. Kiswahili Level III ability is also required. 

Audit Assistant - UN-Habitat

The Post is located in the Quality Assurance Unit within the Office of Management. Reporting to the Methods and Oversight Officer, Quality Assurance and under supervision and guidance of the Chief Quality Assurance, the Audit Assistant is responsible for providing assistance in the preparation of audit programmes and execution of audits, preparing reports supporting audit observations, and providing assistance to Internal and External Auditors. The Incumbent will also assist in managing the administrative matters in the Section.

System Engineer- Enterprise Networking (Africa) - CISCO

Description

Cisco seeks a Senior Enterprise Networks Systems Engineer with excellent Enterprise routing and Campus Switching specialist skills, responsible for providing product, solution, design and competitive expertise on high value or strategically important opportunities. Account ownership remains with the account team, with the EN focused SE collaborating to create winning innovative solutions and proposals by developing an understanding of the Customers business objectives and or issues, then applying a technical response. 

Proactive technology leadership of Routing and Switching core skills within the aligned operation and across Africa Sales organization with a future outlook towards SDN and Internet of Things and how network technologies will come together to support these. Be a thought leader and technical strategist in areas of Routing Campus and Networking.

Technology Sales Manager - ORACLE

Overview

Overall responsibility for the regions sales, third party alliances, and customer satisfaction. Develops and implements a comprehensive strategy that maximizes Oracle*s opportunities across all products and product lines.

Manages and develops a team of sales representatives including recruiting, hiring, and training new reps on the Oracle sales process. Sells and promotes the sales of Oracle products to customers including negotiating price, other concessions and terms and conditions of the sale. Participates in strategic and tactical planning for the division. Builds working relationships with license, consulting and education field managers in the respective territory to develop joint account plans. Develops and execute a territory plan to maximize revenue. Generates and achieves monthly territory forecasts, and accurately predicts revenue on a monthly basis. Manages escalation. Conducts weekly progress meetings with sales team.

Primary School Teachers - SOS Children's Villages International

We seek to recruit two dynamic teachers who are team players, persons of high integrity, exemplary moral values, good emotional, physical health and stamina, with at least 3 years work experience, to become Teachers in our HG Primary Schools in Kenya with bias to Kiswahili, Science and social studies.

IT Assistants - SOS Kenya

Key Functions of the Job.Maintains an efficient and effective computing environment by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance and supporting SOS Children’s Villages Kenya computer systems and Co- workers. Designs, installs and maintains LANs, WANs and Network segments.

Finance Intern - OXFAM

Reporting to: Finance and Operations Manager
An intern working in the field of finance helps in the development and implementation of policies and practices for financial management, payroll, budget control, and accounting. By getting hands-on experience by working under a experienced finance staff, he/she is able to understand and follow finance department works and be able to use training gained in future career prospects.

Area Manager - BAT

The Area Sales Manager’s responsibility will be to provide Leadership through Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Management of relationship with both Internal and external stakeholders, coaching of team and development, ownership of infrastructure & processes aimed at Trade Marketing and Distribution (TM&D) excellence. 

  

Key Deliverable  

• Manage BAT’s appointed distributor to deliver the volume objectives, grow & defend market share & grow value with Profit & Loss accountability.
• Defend market share through winning portfolio strategy and successful implementation of key brand initiatives in a highly regulated environment.
• Accountable for Performance Management, Learning & Development and Talent Management of BAT Trade Marketing Team and Distributor staff (including Distributor senior management team).
• Deliver area financial objectives by forecasting business requirements; Implementation of pricing strategy, management of annual budget with corrective actions to deliver value
• Effective management of Point of Purchase (POP) activities to reflect cycle planning and brand portfolio strategy
• Management of Key accounts, Planning & implementation of short & long term strategies in line with overall business objectives
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the entire supply chain for effective secondary chain management, to meet the strategic business objectives; optimization of stocks levels through proper forecasting & re-distribution schedules to heighten working capital and improve efficiency.
• Ensure the BAT & Distributor team in the area operates as per regulatory framework.
• Drive unnecessary costs out of the business and mirror the same for the distributor through business reviews by identifying specific areas of cost reduction.
• Build and maintain a control environment in line with control guidelines and ensure that all audit action points are addressed.

Essential requirements

A Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Business degree in Business Administration / Marketing;

At least 4 years' experience in an FMCG category. Should have held position of Area Manager of similar;

Minimum 4 years TM&D Management with good knowledge of TM&D best practice and demand forecasting;

Proven people leadership skills with ability to motivate and energise field force team.

Desirable requirements

Good understanding of Supply Chain & Finance

Working at BAT British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.

Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.

If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.

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