Retail Channel Intern - INTEL

Job Category: Sales 

Primary Location: Kenya-Kenya, Nairobi 

Full/Part Time: Full Time 

Job Type: Student/Intern 

Regular/Temporary: Temporary 

Posting Date: Feb 13, 2012 

Apply Before: Feb 14, 2013 

Business Group 

Intel's Sales and Marketing group provides world-class support at the OEM, developer and end-user levels. In addition, the group is involved in Internet and e-Commerce strategies, as well as the execution of worldwide Intel architecture branded product strategies. Intel's expanding breadth of products and recent acquisitions are providing vast opportunities in Sales and Marketing now and in the future for both the technical and business-oriented.

Role: 

To influence decision makers and influencers in the retail PC market in order to increase Intel share of market, sales volume, average selling price and facilitate optimal product mix on shelf. 

Job Description: 

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to: 

Conduct formal and informal training to retail store sales personnel 

Tracking and analysing sale out data and shelf data from retail stores 

Develop and maintain relationships with retail store personnel and management 

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for in-store events and programs 

Collaborate with third party suppliers and agencies 

Track IT and general retail trends in the country and globally 

Qualifications 

Education Qualifications: 

We are lookign for a 3rd year university student currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration or Economics degree. Post Graduate qualifications or Diploma in Marketing, Business Management or an M.B.A. is preferred. 

Additional Qualifications: 

Fluent in English and Kiswahili 

Good communication skills. Insights on social media an added advantage 

Candidate with experience and interest in IT is preferred 

Knowledge of report creation and analysis tools

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Field Application Engineer - INTEL

Job Category: Sales 

Primary Location: Kenya-Kenya, Nairobi 

Full/Part Time: Full Time 

Job Type: Recent College Graduate 

Regular/Temporary: Regular 

Posting Date: Feb 23, 2012 

Apply Before: Feb 24, 2013 

Business Group 

Intel's Sales and Marketing group provides world-class support at the OEM, developer and end-user levels. In addition, the group is involved in Internet and e-Commerce strategies, as well as the execution of worldwide Intel architecture branded product strategies. Intel's expanding breadth of products and recent acquisitions are providing vast opportunities in Sales and Marketing now and in the future for both the technical and business-oriented.

Description 

This is a commissioned sales position responsible for technically evangelizing and winning the client, server and infrastructure architectures in focused accounts (key end users, system integrators or OEMs) by offering compelling and cohesive technical solutions based on Intel products and platforms. The primary engagement is at an early stage of an end-user project cycle or an OEM design cycle and supports the efforts of the direct or indirect sales team. This position builds relationships with key account executives and becomes their technology advisor through understanding their business and technical problems, and demonstrating how these can be solved through the use of Intel-based products and solutions. Additionally this position: leads the technical pre-sales phase engaging with the end customer or the OEM technical leaders to drive awareness and early adoption of new Intel technologies, platforms and products; provides training for the Technical Sales Force of fellow travelers in country organizations (MNCs, OEMs, ISVs, SIs etc.) on latest IA Technologies in order to scale our technical messaging; creates excitement and demonstrates the value of the new technology through technical conferences and presentations (including the press in some countries); and may be involved with collaborative project work for trials or proof of concepts. This position may also collaborate with technical academic, government, and/or partner audiences to address design challenges. 

Qualifications 

The successful candidate will be responsible for articulating our technology vision across client (including smartphones and tablets as well as desktop and mobile clients) and server platforms at our customers ranging from retailers, MNCs, channel OEMs, distributors, enterprise and government end users including Telecom. Through time they will be viewed as a technical consultant for their accounts business needs. He or she will define with the account teams design and technology targets and will develop engagement strategies to influence their roadmap direction. 

Requirements

- Must have a recent (maximum 18 months after graduation) graduate B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering from a reputable university, 

- Fluent in English both in oral and written communication, 

- Must be able to travel worldwide frequently, 

- Ability to work in teams including people from various departments like marketing, sales, business development managers, market development managers, software specialists, 

- Superior communication and presentation skills, 

- Ability to deliver technical demonstrations, answer technical questions and articulate technical features of Intel products, 

- High level of understanding of Intel Architecture and products, 

- Medium level of understanding of different computing usage models, i.e. hand held systems, tablets, mobile platforms, Desktop manageability and virtualization, Servers, High Performance Computing, etc. 

- Basic understanding of Operating Systems (Windows*, Linux*, Android*, Chrome*, etc.)

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GRADUATE IN TRAINING - COCA COLA

Location: NAIROBI EMBAKASI

Reporting To: COMPETENCY HEADS

Number of Positions Available: 8

Application Closing Date:11/3/2012

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

The Graduates in Training (GIT) programme is our graduate development initiative that offers talented graduates the opportunity to work with one of the biggest brands in the World (Coca-Cola). It is designed to prepare our next generation of transformational leaders. The programme will commence in April 2012 and will run for 18 Months.

We welcome highly talented fresh graduates who are resourceful; innovative and daring to excel in whatever they do, so as to make a real contribution to our winning team. Opportunities exist ONLY in Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, Planning and Continuous Improvement

Skills, Experience & Education:

• Must be a Graduated from a recognized university.

• A Talented and highly motivated individual who will be committed to the goals of the company.

• A Good communicator

• A practical problem solver

• A Team player

• Flexible, adaptable and resourceful

• Sensitive to and appreciative of differences and diversity.

Equity Statement:

“Coca-Cola Sabco Pty Ltd emphasizes growth and developmental opportunities for their employees, therefore internal candidates will be considered before external candidates for this positions”. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates whom are short listed will be contacted.

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Order To Cash Manager - EABL

AutoReqId 31109BR

Function: Finance

Context/Scope:

EABL is a fully integrated beverage business in Diageo Africa (total adult beverages and also includes glass and malting production). It is the 2nd largest business unit in Diageo Africa covering the Eastern Africa region with a growing exports business into the UK, USA & Australia. EABL is the largest listed Company on the NSE (with cross listing in Uganda & Tanzania). EABL directly operates 5 breweries, 2 distilleries, a glass factory and barley & malting facility in three countries. With a strong portfolio of global & local brands, EABL is the leading beverage business in the region.The Company operates a distributor finance scheme (DFS) plus other credit facilities and this role is key in managing and containing the significant risks to the business, including authorizing of write offs.    This role is critical to the overall EABL (K) short, medium and long-term strategy and is expected to provide leadership and coaching to a team of 19 staff in OTC with robust talent development interventions as the team dynamics significantly changed in F12.  The OTC Manager is Secretary to the Group Credit Committee.  This role works closely with Customers, Sales, Supply Chain & Logistics, Production, Marketing, Company’s bankers, Legal Counsel, BIS Department and Company’s Security.

Leadership Responsibilities:

This role has the responsibility of providing leadership and direction to the 20 staff (both permanent and contract), with the Credit Control Team Leader, Order Processing & Billing Team Leader and Distributor Relations Manager as direct reports.

Purpose of Role:

To manage OTC processes for Kenya and the Group.  These include processing domestic orders, inter-company transfers, export orders in the region and exports to international markets, timely collection of cash, managing distributor financing schemes, managing debtors and overdues, reconciliation of customer accounts, enforcing and maintaining the highest level of compliance and COBC and placing the Customer at the heart of our business.

Top 3-6 Accountabilities:

• Provide an effective management of EABL’s cash flow and credit by leading and directing a strong team of Credit Control, Order Processing & Billing and distributor relations management.

• Accurate and timely management of customer balances.

• Manage EABL’s export business with our customers by ensuring world-class services of Order and Delivery processing.

• Be the focal point for effectively and efficiently handling distributors and other customer’s enquiries as we walk through the journey of zero over dues.

• Ensure that the customer balances are periodically reconciled and all debtors’ targets for total EABL-Kenya are delivered.

• Ensure all the sales documentation is processed accurately through SAP.

• Provide and interpret for management accurate and timely operational reports and information.

• Provide coaching and support to build a high performing OTC team through capability development, establishment of staircase of talent and effective succession planning.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• 1st Degree in a business related field.

• Qualified Accountant (CPA (K), ACCA, ACA, ACMA)

• Minimum 5+ years PQE in Commercial environment at senior management level, supporting the delivery of business improvement

• Ideally within FMCG or banking environment

• Client Relationship Management

• Proven ability to develop and lead teams

Barriers to Success in Role:

• Inability to connect and build positive relationships.

• Inability to engage and escalate at Senior Level.

• Understanding of the Contractual and Compliance impact of decisions the role bearer makes.

• Inability to appreciate the changing competitor landscape in the market place.

• Lack of understanding of the group cash and trading profit agenda.

• Legal implications of the decisions made in this role.

• Customer expectations and sales team expectations.

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Procurement Controller – CAPEX - EABL

AutoReqId 31248BR

Function Procurement

Context/Scope: 

EABL operates within a multi cultural, multi national, multi currency environment. EABL comprises four business units: KBL, EAML, CGI and UBL. KBL is further categorised into Demand and Supply. The Supply business is involved in production of beer and spirits. The Demand business is involved in marketing and pushing the product to consumers. This role is located within Group Commercial business. The company is structured on regional basis with purchasing sections, which have been delegated limited authority to manage their supplies and suppliers.  Major procurement decisions and plans, procedures and practices are dealt with at corporate centre.

Procurement ensures that:

• Goods / services purchased meet EABL requirements on quality, service and Corporate Citizenship;

• Purchasing processes / procedures comply with Diageo standards; and

• Purchasing is done to add value to Diageo – through improved cost efficiency, greater effectiveness of inputs (e.g. media) or innovation.

The incumbent works closely with the Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement Kenya, Procurement Director, CAPEX  Project Engineers.

Market Complexity:

The Global economy is facing a world crisis on Food leading to inflation on all commodities. As a result EABL is faced with an unprecedented inflation of all key ingredients and services. Besides, the local economy is fraught with myriad of economic problems and high level of corruption. The supply market is complex and volatile due to liberalization, monopoly in some of the products we purchase and entrance of competition for some materials we are buying.  The range of goods and services we procure covers a broad range – Capital Equipment, new IS systems, packaging materials, POS material, Sponsorship of events, mobile phones, air travel and catering services.  Although the “procure to pay process” is supported by SAP, it is still not optimum and needs improvement. This calls for a step change towards effective proactive procurement strategies for sourcing, introduction of modern and best practice of Supplier management for amazing supplier relationships in order to afford the company an upper hand in competition.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Lead cross functional team on sourcing and supplier management exercise, provide functional leadership to the business

Purpose of Role:

To Define Procurement Strategy CAPEX category. Lead Cross functional Team for both Sourcing and supplier management.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities:

• Assure availability for category with the right quality, service, cost, risk and growth support.

• Effective Risk Management and governance of all suppliers and service within the category

• Provide functional knowledge to cross functional team

• Build Key relationship for value with Key suppliers with the category

• Focus on innovation and deliver innovative ideas thru Suppliers Innovation forum

• Ensure compliance with safety requirements at the work environment.

Qualifications and Experience Required: 

• Bachelor degree in Commerce, Engineering  or related qualification.

• Member of CIPS

• At least three (3) years experience in functional procurement.

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Inbound Logistics Control Tower Coordinator - EABL

AutoReqId 31246BR

Function Procurement

Context/Scope:  

EABL operates within a multi cultural, multi national, multi currency environment. EABL comprises four business units: KBL, EAML, CGI and UBL. KBL is further categorised into Demand and Supply. The Supply Chain department will be responsible for planning and organising the transfer and distribution of beer and spirits from EABL and suppliers/transporters through to customers. Effective Inbound logistics is key to the realization of customer satisfaction, sustaining competitive advantage, maintaining EABL’s position among leading-edge companies and maximise utilisation of assets. Work closely with the Material Planners, Clearing and forwarding agents, KBL Operations team, Stores and other key service functions to ensure efficient service delivery.

Market Complexity:  

Ensuring coordination of seamless production planning and efficient logistics to ensure customer/consumer satisfaction and market penetration using one central depot and servicing new export markets in Sudan and Ethiopia. 

Leadership Responsibilities:  

This position provides direction for all Inbound Logistics into Kenya

Purpose of Role:

Ensure availability of raw & packaging materials, beer and spirits for distribution

Top 3 - 5 Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership for import shipments into the country.

•  Complete and maintain a KPI’s fact file for transporters/haulers as per agreed service levels.

• Coordinate and planning to ensure efficient inbound logistics to meet scheduled timeliness.

• Manage the performance of third party logistics providers, 3PLs.

Qualifications and Experience Required:  

• At least an honours degree in business, science or equivalent

• Diploma in Import & Exports

• 5 years hands-on experience in customs clearance process operations, 2 of which must have been spent on port of Mombasa operations, preferably in an FMCG manufacturing environment.

• Experienced in customs bonded warehouse management.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001, HACCP, ISO14001& OHSAS, 18001 standards.

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Procurement Buyer - MRO (*3 Roles) - EABL

AutoReqId 31249BR

Function Procurement

Context/Scope:  

EABL comprises four business units: KBL, EAML, CGI and UBL. KBL is further categorised into Demand and Supply. The Supply business is involved in production of beer and spirits. The Demand business is involved in marketing and pushing the product to consumers. This role is located within Group Commercial business. The company is structured on regional basis with purchasing sections, which have been delegated limited authority to manage their supplies and suppliers. Major procurement decisions and plans, procedures and practices are dealt with at corporate centre. Procurement ensures that

• Goods / services purchased meet EABL requirements on quality, service and Corporate Citizenship;

• Purchasing processes / procedures comply with Diageo standards; and

• Purchasing is done to add value to Diageo – through improved cost efficiency, greater effectiveness of inputs (e.g. media) or innovation.

The incumbent works closely with the Procurement Manager, Head of Group Procurement, Material Planning and Supply Chain team, Marketing & Sales, Operations, Finance, Suppliers (account managers to MD’s) and SSC.

Market Complexity:

The Global economy is facing a world crisis on Food leading to inflation on all commodities. As a result EABL is faced with an unprecedented inflation of all key ingredients and services. Besides, the local economy is fraught with myriad of economic problems and high levels of corruption. The range of goods and services we procure covers a broad range – Capital Equipment, new IS systems, packaging materials, POS material, Sponsorship of events, mobile phones, air travel and catering services. Although the “procure to pay process” is supported by SAP, it is still not optimum and needs improvement. This calls for a step change towards effective proactive procurement strategies for sourcing, introduction of modern and best practice of Supplier management for amazing supplier relationships in order to afford the company an upper hand in competition.

Leadership Responsibilities:

The job holder has no direct leadership responsibilities.

Purpose of Role:

Participate in defining Procurement Strategy within selected categories. Participate and lead Cross-functional Team for both Sourcing and supplier management.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities:

• Assure availability for category with the right quality, service, cost, risk and growth support.

• Effective Risk Management and governance of all suppliers and service within the category

• Provide functional knowledge to cross functional team

• Build Key relationship for value with Key suppliers with the category

• Focus on innovation and deliver innovative ideas through Suppliers Innovation forum

• Ensure compliance with safety requirements at the work environment.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor degree in Commerce or related qualification.

• Member of CIPS

• At least three (3) years experience in functional procurement.

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Material Orderer - EABL

AutoReqId 31257BR

Function Procurement

Context/Scope:

EABL operates within a multi cultural, multi national, multi currency environment. EABL Kenya comprises four business units: KBL, EAML and  CGI. The Materials planning department will be responsible for planning and organising the transfer of materials into EABL. Effective Supply Chain Planning and efficient logistics are key to the realization of customer satisfaction, sustaining competitive advantage, maintaining EABL’s position among leading-edge companies and maximise utilisation of assets. This role works closely with Procurement Buyers, Procurement Managers, Operations department, Suppliers, Supply Chain team, Marketing & Sales, Finance and SSC.

Market Complexity:  

Ensuring coordination of seamless production planning and efficient logistics to ensure customer/consumer satisfaction and market penetration using one central depot and servicing new export markets in Sudan and Ethiopia.

Purpose of Role:

Monitoring and reviewing of materials’ inventory levels and to be the key day to day interface with local & overseas suppliers and internal stakeholders in relation to order placing, call-off, escalations, and planning.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities:

• Ensure procurement imperatives of service are met. Also ensure order processing, placing and escalation.

• Ensure paperwork and data entry is kept up to date. Maintain records and reports for reference and audit purposes.

• Monitor materials supply status to ensure on time deliveries.

• Co-ordinate tactical plans for imported materials & finished goods.

• Ensure supplier and EABL plans match requirements as well as manage escalations with suppliers.

• Ensure all relevant requirements are managed for imports including paperwork, logistics and customs requirements

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Degree in Business or Science

• Diploma from recognized institution.

• 3 years on the job experience.

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Reward Specialist - EABL

AutoReqId 31100BR

Function: Human Resources

Context/Scope: 

EABL operates within a multi cultural, multi national, multi currency environment. The company operates within the EA region including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Southern Sudan, Rwanda and Burundi. Recognized as the leading value and premium drinks company, we are proud of the growth of our brands and our people.  The ambitious business goals focus our company on achieving strong growth through understanding of consumer & customer motivation. Unleashing the potential of our people is core to our success.

The Reward function exists to support the business strategy by the enablement and support of the talent attraction and retention strategy. The function also exists to ensure adherence to statutory regulations relating to elements of compensation and benefits including taxation.  This role works closely with the BU HRBP’s, Business Shared Service Centre, Employees, reward consultants, Insurance Brokers, Trustees, RBA, mortgage service providers, bankers, Contractors/Suppliers, professional bodies and Other Comparable Organizations on compensation and benefits matters.

Market Complexity:

EABL operates in the East African context with different employment, retirement and taxation laws and regulations in each of the countries.

The key complexity for this role comes from the administration of reward policies and practices that enable the execution and management of a competitive reward and recognition strategy within the various geographies. This takes cognisance of the different tax regimes, macroeconomic factors and talent complexities within the various geographies.

Leadership Responsibilities:

This position provides thought leadership to the reward agenda for the business with specific emphasis on analysis of market data and resultant dynamics.

Purpose of Role:

Provide support and leadership to the reward agenda with emphasis on performance, reward and recognition framework and processes that are aligned to the business strategy & values.

Efficiently manage all administrative functions of related to remuneration and benefits systems and structures at EABL.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities:

• Provide and interpret compensation and benefits data for each business unit and geography to be used in the annual remuneration and benefits market surveys.

• Analyse market data to support the development of Reward & retention strategies and tools that enable the talent strategy. 

• Administration of key reward and recognition schemes including the employee stock option scheme, the pension scheme, the mortgage scheme and the sales incentive plans.

• Payroll trend analysis including adverse trend identification and course correction so as to ensure effective application of reward policies and procedures across the geographies.

• Management of the administrative procedures as relates to the delivery of the annual reward cycle and ensuring effective application of communication tools.

• Management of the Sales Incentive Plans across the business units ensuring analysis of effectiveness so as to build solutions for bi-annual reviews.

Qualifications and Experience Required: 

• University Degree in a business related field (Economics, Business, Finance or Commerce)

• Specific post-graduate training in HR and/or compensation and benefits.

• At least 3 years hands on post qualification experience grained from a blue chip organization or reputable firm.

• Up to date knowledge on Employment and Contract Laws as well as Retirement Benefits Act, rules and regulations

• Proven track record of analysis of remuneration data using Business and market knowledge

• Proven track record of use of planning and organization skills and knowledge. 

• Good management and administrative skills

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Customs and Bonds Manager - EABL

AutoReqId 31281BR

Function Finance

Context/Scope:

EABL is the leading Drinks Company in Eastern Africa with a wide portfolio of products in various categories of beer, spirits, glass, barley, malt and other non-alcoholic drinks.  EABL is quoted in all the three East African Stock exchanges and has operations across East Africa with a turnover of over KShs 75bn (Over KShs 44bn net revenue).  The role covers all customs matters across the Group – to be based together with the Supply chain team at KBL but with travel to UBL and SBL from time to time. This role will work closely with the Procurement, Supply Chain, Customer Service and the wider EABL senior management as well as maintain a relationship with KRA, URA, TRA, Local tax advisors and other senior government tax/treasury authorities.

Dimensions: 

a) Financial: The Customs and Bonds Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing tax risks relating to imports and exports of raw materials and finished goods
• Execution, reconciliation and retirement of bonds 

b) Market Complexity: The role will cover all EABL Group Companies but with particular focus on Kenya Breweries Ltd, Uganda Breweries Ltd, UDV-Kenya Ltd, Central Glass Industries Ltd, East African Malting Ltd, Serengeti Breweries Limited and EABL International.  The Group has operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and exports to adjacent African countries among others. Critical to any investment/expansion programmes in the wider East and Central African region greatly rely on the ability of this job to offer quality tax advise. This requires in-depth knowledge in tax legislation in all this market.

c) Leadership Responsibilities: The role will provide leadership and direction to the Customer Service, Procurement, tax team, and senior management on various Customs and Bonds issues.

Purpose of the Role:

• To set up and implement Customs and Bonds strategy in relation to all internal and external business developments

• To lead and work closely with wider EABL Supply Team in implementing various Customs and Bonds issues

Top 3-5 accountabilities:

• Manage the whole process of import duty customs bonds executed for purposes of various remissions that the Group is entitled to.

• Ensure that the import process flows smoothly and that import entries are correct.

• Manage the customs issues relating to bonded warehouse including re-warehousing and monitoring of bonded stocks and advising business as necessary.

• Ensure that the export process flows smoothly across the business.

• Resolve any customs duty audits or issues with the revenue authorities with support from the Group Tax Manager and professional advisors.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• 1st degree in business related studies

• Fully qualified accountant (CPA-K, ACCA or it’s equivalent)

• 5 years post qualification experience within a tax function in a multinational (preferred), a tax advisory firm or Revenue Authority (Customs)

• Experience in taxation within Eastern Africa

• Application of tax knowledge to commercial agenda

• Experience in working with multi-faceted teams, ability to coach others towards achieving set goals, and influencing skills at a senior level

• Sound judgement regarding acceptable levels of tax risk

Barriers to Success in Role:

• Lack of understanding EABL’s operating structure and tax issues

• Inability to balance a diverse and complex agenda

• Lack of energy and drive as well as inability to lead or influence at senior level  

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Procurement Manager – Supply Categories - EABL

AutoReqId 31217BR

Function Procurement

Context/Scope:

The company is structured on regional basis with purchasing sections, which have been delegated limited authority to manage their supplies and suppliers.  Major procurement decisions and plans, procedures and practices are dealt with at corporate centre.

Procurement ensures that:

• Goods / services purchased meet EABL requirements on quality, service and Corporate Citizenship

• Purchasing processes / procedures comply with Diageo standards, and

• Purchasing is done to add value to Diageo – through improved cost efficiency, greater effectiveness of inputs

 The range of goods and services we procure covers a broad range – Capital Equipment, new IS systems, packaging materials, POS material, Sponsorship of events, mobile phones, air travel and catering services to name a few!

Market Complexity:

The Global economy is facing a world crisis on Food leading to inflation on all commodities. As a result EABL is faced with an unprecedented inflation of all key ingredients and services. Besides, the local economy is fraught with myriad of economic problems and high level of corruption. The supply market is complex and volatile due to liberalization, monopoly in some of the products we purchase and entrance of competition for some materials we are buying.  The company imports about 50% of its total requirements. Most of the suppliers have very low capabilities. The company has a large supplier base and is user specification driven. But there is clearly a high vendor related risk link to low capabilities and contract coverage.The procure to pay process although supported by SAP is still not optimum and needs improvement.  This calls for a step change towards effective proactive procurement strategies for sourcing, introduction of modern and best practice of Supplier management for amazing supplier relationships in order to afford the company an upper hand in competition.

Leadership Responsibilities:

As a Procurement Manager you will lead a team of Procurement controllers and Buyers

Purpose of Role:

To Define Procurement and Business Strategy within selected categories. Lead Cross functional Team for both Sourcing and supplier management. Ensure Learning and development for your team member thru performance reviews, regular up-dates, coaching and training.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities:

• Assure availability for category with the right quality, service, cost, risk and growth support.

• Effective Risk Management and governance of all suppliers and service

• Give direction and guidance to buyers and Procurement controllers for all sourcing and suppliers management exercise and ensure their learning and development

• Build Key relationship for value with Key suppliers with the category

• Focus on innovation and deliver innovative ideas thru Suppliers Innovation forum

Qualifications and Experience Required: 

Bachelor degree in Commerce or related qualification. CIPS qualifications

At least five (5) years experience in line management, FMCG and functional procurement.

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Category Development Manager - EABL

AutoReqId 31365BR

Function Sales

Context/Scope:

EABL operates within a multi cultural, multi national, multi currency environment. EABL comprises four business units: KBL, EAML, CGI and UBL. KBL is further categorised into Demand and Supply. The Supply business is involved in production of beer and spirits. The Demand business is involved in marketing and pushing the product to consumers. This role is located within the Demand Sales business. Therole will be critical to the overall KBL short, medium and long term strategy in developing and driving our customer marketing strategy and operational excellence. The job holder is expected to have a high ability to build and develop relationships with customers with high levels of respect/contact required.  The job holder works closely with the other areas of sales including Field Sales and Sales Operations. 

Top 3 - 5 Accountabilities: 

Internal and External Collaboration

• Deep understanding of customer needs: Knows what it will take to create more profitable winning customer propositions and translates this into customers plans

• Manages multiple stakeholders (internal & external), champions compliance to EABL code of business / responsible drinking and can create effective relationships with suppliers and key customer contacts.

Translating insights into executable projects

• Superior data analysis skills. Comfortable working with high volumes of complex data. Can extract simple, penetrating, actionable insights from multiple sources of information.

• Excellent project management capability: Able to hold the big picture outcomes, sustains commitment to the outcomes and focuses on the priorities.

• Measures and manages what matters most: Confronts reality and course corrects with agility.

• Excellent financial & budgetary management to deliver on time, to budget. Works to extract maximum return from each shilling invested

• In conjunction with Cycle Planning Managers and Marketing team, identify outlet visibility and functional POS material requirements and consolidate into one order. 

Brilliant Execution: 

• Prioritises and resources for success: Identifies and clarifies all the necessary connections required for success.

• Is obsessed with great execution at the moment of choice: is disciplined in planning and clarifies the specific outcomes so that others are able to do what is required of them.

Qualifications and Experience Required: 

• 1st Degree in a business related field.

• Multifunctional commercial experience: customer marketing, category management, market research & data analysis experience.

• Knows how to get things done in customers: has an in depth understanding of strategic customers - their business strategies, structures, operating practices & culture as well as their shoppers/drinkers

• High level of understanding and experience of customer engagement and project management

• Balance of strategic thinking and analytical skills with a drive for execution

• Skilled in fostering commitment through team working.

• Coaching capability - Able to coach functional capabilities with teams and colleagues.

Barriers to Success in Role:

• Inability to connect and build positive relationships.

• Inability to engage and escalate at Senior Level.

• Inability to appreciate the changing competitor landscape in the market place.

• Customer expectations and sales team expectations.

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Internship Opportunity - EABL

Internship Opportunity (From 1st April 2012 to 30th June 2012)
AutoReqId 31407BR
Function Various


Educational Requirements:
Interns must currently be enrolled as a student in a public or accredited private academic institution undertaking a Bachelors Degree or a Diploma.
Qualitative Requirements:
• A successful intern has a desire to gain professional experience and is incredibly eager to learn.
• Strong listening skills are also required to perform this role.
• Oral and written communication skills, the ability to follow directions, as well as not being afraid to ask questions will ensure a productive internship.
• Excellent Excel Spreadsheet skills is essential.
• Very articulate with fluent English.
• Patient, attention to detail, fast learner, committed, able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Keen to learn about the markets and also with a high attention to detail and pride in their work at this initial stage of their career development
Mandatory Requirements:
• Letter from institution indicating you are a student there and/ or require internship as part of requirement for course completion.
• Personal Accident insurance cover for the period of the internship.
• Copy of National Identity Card.
• The internship is for a fixed period of three months without extension.
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Assurance Senior Associate Public Sector - PWC

About Us

PwC Kenya helps organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a member of the PwC network of firms with 169,000 people in more than 158 countries. We’re committed to delivering both territory and global quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Our audit approach, at the leading edge of best practice, is tailored to suit the size and nature of your organisation and draws upon our extensive industry knowledge. Additionally, we are leaders in the development of non-financial performance reporting, helping our clients respond to the need for greater transparency, improved corporate governance and business models based on the principles of sustainability.

Our Assurance team helps our clients link their business performance to financial information reporting to stakeholders. We combine technical expertise with an unparalleled understanding of industry issues and the local business environment, to provide services that meet our clients’ requirements.  

What we are looking for 

We are in the process of strengthening our growing Assurance Public Sector business in Kenya and we would like to recruit ambitious, highly motivated and dynamic Senior Associates in our Public Sector team . The selected candidates will work with multi-disciplinary assignment teams. 

For the Senior Associate role:

Preparing work plans and mobilizing service teams.

Managing assignment delivery on an ongoing basis.

Preparing assignment draft reports and other deliverables.

Coaching and supervising less experienced team members.

Delivering  superior client service on each assignment.

Demonstrating technical knowledge of Auditing and Accounting Standards and having the ability to research on issues and present alternative solutions. 

We are keen to discuss these opportunities with candidates from the East African communities with relevant work experience in a busy accounting, auditing or IT environment.

For the above roles the selected candidates will demonstrate flexibility as the positions are demanding with frequent travel and varying locations. Demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural & multi disciplinary teams. 

To be considered for any of the above roles you must be qualified or a part-qualified accountant and atleast a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.  Have atleast 3 years relavant work experience in the public sector service. 

If you are confident that you fit the person and job profile and you are keen on growing your career apply on the link below

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Assistant Research Officer - Geographic Information Systems - KEMRI

Reference Number:  ARO-02-12

Category:  Research, Science and Biotechnology

Salary:  Kshs.91, 134

Grade:  6.1

Location:  Nairobi

Country:  Kenya

Summary: 

To support, maintain and contribute to all research activities including proposal development, grants/ funds administration, data/sample analysis and management, training, reporting and preparation of publications.

REPORTING LINES:

The post holder will report the study Principal Investigator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. General support for standard GIS procedures

2. Responsible for the assembly, cleaning, organizing, mapping and displaying spatial data from health facilities and household surveys in Africa

3. Link health facility and human resource data

4. Upon completion of each dataset this ARO will submit the data for further checks and analysis to supervisor on a weekly basis.

5. Undertake basic preliminary descriptive and statistical analysis of the data.

6. Assisting as and when required in all aspects of data acquisition by the principal applicant.

7. Make presentations to journal clubs and seminar in Nairobi.

8. And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

Qualifications:

1. A degree in Geography, Geomatics, Geographical Information Systems

Experience:

The Post holder should have:

2. A minimum two years’ experience in handling large relational database

3. Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications,.

4. Skills in developing data entry screens with consistency checks in MS Access or equivalent platforms.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Good analytical and follow through ability

2. Good planning, organization and co-ordination skills

3. Ability to take and follow instructions, initiative, keen to learn and proactive with the ability to work under minimal supervision

4. Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail

5. Confidentiality and integrity

6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

7. Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: "Apply for this job".

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. The application closing date is 11th March 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Program Manager, Emerging Markets Operations - Nairobi - GOOGLE

The area: Knowledge

There is always more information out there, and the Knowledge team has a never-ending quest to find it and make it accessible. We're constantly refining our signature search engine to provide better results, and developing offerings like Google Instant, Google Voice Search and Google Image Search to make it faster and more engaging. We're providing users around the world with great search results every day, but at Google, great just isn't good enough. We're just getting started.

The role: Program Manager, Emerging Markets Operations

Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus. As a Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating goals to project stakeholders. Your projects often span offices, time zones and hemispheres, and it's your job to keep all the players coordinated on the project's progress and deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Increase effectiveness of staff and tools by recognizing opportunities for development and proactively creating new systems and structures.(eg: developing career ladders).

Assist with global processes for budget and forecast management, including coordinating project prioritization, regional headcount and performing budget vs. actual analysis.

Cross office and multiple stakeholder collaboration while managing multiple high intensity projects.

Manage large projects from conception, setting up large teams including vendor team sourcing/hiring and manage vendor relationships

Minimum Qualifications:

BA/BS in Computer Science or related technical field (In lieu of degree, relevant skills or equivalent experience).

Relevant work experience in a technical role including project and program management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to both think strategically and execute tactically.

Ability to manage large onsite and offsite vendor management and vendor relationships.

Good project management experience, ability to define projects and execute within timelines and with multiple stakeholders and proven ability to deliver projects on time and to budget.

Ability to effectively operate with high energy and flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving team environment.

Ability to understand technical subjects and emerging technologies and their relevance to the marketplace.

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SENIOR OER OFFICER - AVU

Description
The Senior OER(Open Educational Resource (OER) Repository) Officer will work with a team of academics, instructional designers, web 
developers, and graphic designers. The Officer will report to Rector or such other person that 
may be designated and will be responsible for : 
 Leading the review and improvement of  AVU OER policies, standards and practices 
according to OER best practices  
 Lead the implementation and management of AVU Digital Library  Provide OER policy briefs to AVU members states and Partner Institutions  
 Improving and expanding of AVU interactive OER@AVU portal http://oer@avu.org  
 Managing AVU OER communities as well as individual contributions   
 Managing the collaboration between AVU and various OERs and OCW initiatives 
 Improving the use of OERs in accredited programs within AVU network and providing 
guidance in the effective use of OERs for accredited self-learning within the AVU network 
 Provide  Instructional Designers, Subject Matter Experts and the Information Technology  
teams with guidance for the review of the AVU existing OER collection  (219 textbooks , 
and 91 videos) , as well as for  the new OERs  (textbooks, videos, learning objects) to be 
developed during the Phase II of the AVU Multinational Project II 
 Conduct,  in various African countries, sensitization and promotion campaigns as well as 
training workshops on  the AVU OER collection 
 Raise funds and manage the OER budget  
 Participate in the AVU Research agenda  
Expected Deliverables
 An approved framework on AVU OER Policies and Standards and Practices 
 Policy briefs, sanitization and promotion campaigns, and trainings and workshops 
delivered  
 Digital library implemented and managed  
 An improved and expanded  OER Portal with world class standards 
 An updated OER collection framework that has been restructured and organized 
according to OER best practices. 
 Well managed communities and contributions 
 A well coordinated improvement of existing collection and development of new OER 
modules in Phase II of the project 
 Relationship with AVU OER and OCW partners managed effectively  
 Periodic reports  
 Publishable Reports on all processes and procedures related to AVU OER activities. 
Qualifications
 Advanced university degree in Education or a related field, preferably with a focus on 
educational technologies, educational management, curriculum studies, OERs, Open 
Distance and  
 Prior work experience with an OER project that involved regular interaction with an OER 
repository 
 Track record of successful involvement in issues related to OERs licensing,  policies, 
development and practices  
 Experience in promoting OERs and in training in the use of OERs 
 Experience in successfully completing similar assignments 
 Excellent knowledge of ICT applications, ICT skills  
 Knowledge  in instructional design will be an asset  
 Strong communication skills in English 
  Bilingualism (English French or English Portuguese) is an asset 
 Open, cooperative team player 
Modalities Of Work
The officer will work full time dedicating 8 hours in a day for 5 days a week. 
Duration
2 years renewable  
Reporting
The officer will work under the coordination of the Manager, Academic Programs or such other 
person as the client may designate from time to time in writing. 
Payment 
The salary will be commensurate with the qualification and experience of the 
successful candidate 



The African Virtual University (AVU)  www.avu.org is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate will be appointed on a 2 year contract (renewable). Application must include a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email and residential addresses; and names with contact addresses of three professional references. 
Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have Senior OER Officer as the email subject. In case of any inquiries, these should be sent to avuhr@avu.org. The successful candidate will be based  at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The closing date for this application is March 29th 2012 at 18:00 East African Time (UTC/GMT + 3). 
Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EMERGENCY COORDINATOR - CARE

Description

CARE is seeking an experienced Emergency Coordinator to lead and manage the emergency team in an emergency setting and be the interface between the Emergency Team and the Assistant Country Director of Programs (ACD P) and the Country Director (CD) where there is an existing CARE International Country Office. Where there is no Country Office, the Emergency Coordinator will head the operations and report to the Emergency Response Director. The Emergency Coordinator is responsible for the quality and effectiveness of CARE’s emergency response. S/he is the leader of the Emergency Response Team, responsible and accountable for developing, coordinating and managing all emergency activities. The Emergency Coordinator has overall responsibility for the security and well being of emergency staff.

During some assignments, the Emergency Coordinator will provide support to the Regional Management Unit (or other regional structures), work closely with Regional Directors, be a member of Regional Management Teams, and interface closely with CDs/ACDs on various issues, including but not limited to policy and advocacy.

The first emergency setting of this position is in the Horn of Africa and is based in Nairobi for six months. After the six months deployment, the Emergency Coordinator will deploy from one emergency to the next around the world for approximately 80% of the time. Approximately 20% of the time the Emergency Coordinator will support the CARE USA Emergencies Team, preferably based at CARE USA Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

During the first assignment in Nairobi, the position will report to the Regional Director East Africa Regional Management Unit (RMU), and will provide and coordinate support to the full range of program and program support services. The position may also serve as the RMU’s representative to all CI members supporting the response to the Horn of Africa drought response.  The position will work closely with other RMU staff to provide and coordinate managerial and technical support to the country teams with regard to all aspects of the response effort and the transition to recovery and long term development.  The position will assist the Country Office Team with regard to strategic initiatives as well as operational matters, and also draw upon and coordinate the delivery of other CARE USA resources, including short term technical assistance.  This includes providing on-site and long distance support for program planning and budgeting, quality assurance and accountability, advocacy, and representation at key meetings and with institutions and donors.   

Responsibilities: 

Program Oversight and Coordination

Program implementation and reporting

Program Management and Leadership

Human Resources/Program and Financial Management Support

Policy and Advocacy

Support CARE USA Emergencies Team 

Required: 

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

3-5 years experience in emergencies response

High level of all aspects of managerial experience, including managing multi-million dollar budgets.

Experience in complex decision making and leading a multi-disciplinary, multi national team under difficult circumstances.

The highest level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments, donors, and peer agencies.

Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency context, the humanitarian system, donors, security, civil military liaison and program management.

Excellent written and spoken English 

Desired: 

Master’s Degree in related field

Prior experience in regional oversight function

Experience in countries where CARE operates

Demonstrated experience with proposal development with range of international donors

Experience in development of program support systems and operational procedures

Experience with management of a diverse workforce

Experience and skills in organizational change processes

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