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Food & Beverage, Front Office, Tour Guide, and Lodge Manager Jobs in Tanzania 2013
A photographic safari company in Tanzania is looking to fill the following vacancies:
Food & Beverage
Skills/Requirements:
- Minimum of Grade 12 is a prerequisite for this position and a tertiary qualification in Food & Beverage Management would be beneficial.
- The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the hospitality industry with a minimum of 3 years in a Food and Beverage supervisory position in a 5 star environment.
- The applicant must have very good service knowledge and experience training junior staff, be able to handle stock control, have excellent communication skills and time management to be able to work efficiently as part of a team.
- The candidate must ensure that all procedures are upheld with consistency to be able to work under pressure.
- The candidate must be willing to stay in a remote wilderness area for prolonged periods.
- The work will involve long hours as expected with Lodge Management. French speaking knowledge will be highly appreciated.
Front Office & House Keeping Manager
Skills/Requirements:
- Minimum of grade 12 is a prerequisite for this position and a tertiary qualification in Front Office Management would be beneficial.
- The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the hospitality industry with a minimum of 3 years in a Front Office/Housekeeping supervisory position in a 5 star environment.
- The applicant must have good customer relationship skills and front office knowledge, experience training junior staff, be able to handle housekeeping supervision, maintaining quality standards, assisting in inventory management.
- The candidate must be computer literate, have a positive attitude and be able to work under pressure.
- The candidate must be willing to stay in a remote wilderness area for prolonged periods.
- The work will involve long hours as expected with Lodge Management.
- French speaking knowledge will be highly appreciated.
Maintenance Personnel
Skills/Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a 5 star bush lodge/camp.
- The Candidate must have good knowledge of solar power systems, generators and vehicle mechanics.
- The applicant should also have knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical work and carpentry.
- The candidate should be a hands-on person, able to work effectively as part of a team, have the necessary skills to manage and train a small team of staff.
- The candidate must be willing to stay in a remote wilderness area for prolonged periods.
Professional Tour Guide
Skills/Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years experience guiding international tourists in the field.
- The candidate must have a thorough knowledge of the mammals, birds, trees of the area.
- The applicant must have a valid drivers license and have a basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
- The candidate should have a diploma or certificate from Kenya Utalli College with a gold or silver qualification.
- Knowledge of English as well as a second foreign language such as Spanish, French, German or Italian would be advantageous.
- Must have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and be able to work as part of a team.
- As well as second foreign language such as French/German.
Lodge Manager
Skills/Requirements:
- A tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management would be preferential.
- The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years experience in the hospitality industry with a minimum of 5 years in a management role in a 5 star environment.
- The work will involve long hours as expected with Lodge Management.
The applicant must be prepared to live in remote wilderness areas for prolonged periods.
Applicants must be presentable and dedicated to excellent client service with a positive and friendly attitude.
Application Deadline: Monday 29 April
All Applicants to send their CV’s or Resume’s together with copies of their Certificates/Diplomas and reference letters to: vacancy@mbalimbali.com
Please note preferred candidates will be contacted and interviewed on May 1 in Nairobi, Kenya.
It is a requirement that you bring all original certificates and references to the interview.
Regional Bakery Plant Manager Job in Kenya 2012
Job Title: Regional Bakery Plant Manager
Reporting Relationship:.
This position holder reports to the COO, has the responsibility to manage a minimum of 4 Bakery Managers within a business region
Purpose of the Job:
Responsible for growing the brand in a specific region and to ensure that the businesses being managed are profitable ventures and that the brand is more efficient and adequately focused on customer satisfaction and quality products.
Duties & Responsibilities
Management
- Ensure protection of the company’s working capital at all times
- Responsible for managing company assets in assigned location, ensuring maximum up time from all assets and delivery of desired ROCE
Operations:
- Ensure that the business operates at a given Gross Profit % level
- Control operating costs such that the business operates effectively, whilst complying with quality and service levels required by the company.
Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to brand standards as established by the company in respect of product recipe, quality, processes, and cleanliness
Marketing
- Work with the team to defend the market share of products within assigned territories, whilst also ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and product/brand acceptance
- Coordination of customer management and development/maintenance of distribution channels aimed at ensuring 100% year round product availability
- Expand the business frontiers within the region/territory and seek to develop new locations or sites as revenue streams
Reporting
- Responsible for prompt and accurate reporting within his business location – (Monthly Reporting Sheet (MRS) to the COO, Business Analyst and Audit Department)
- Ensure full compliance with Oracle processes as defined for the business – Full update on all OM and OPM transactions, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of data on – line real time.
- Ensure reporting deadline for all documentations (financial and non-financials) are met
Inventory Management
- In cooperation with the Bakery Manager, Plans and coordinate inventory levels required in the business to ensure seamless production schedule and availability of production inputs at all times
- Ensure full compliance with the company’s Inventory Management policy in his business
Team Leadership & People Management
- Responsible for managing, coaching, training and development of all employees within the region
- Work with HR to assure right manning levels within his business and guarantee staff productivity
- Manage performance of direct reports through an objective Performance Monitoring framework
Finance and Administration:
- “Own” the data in the financial statements for his region completely.
- Monitor and investigate significant variances (both to budget as well as historically) in the profit & loss account, the balance sheet and the cash flow statement – review all summary data thoroughly
Candidate:
- Candidate should have the capacity to function in a performance driven environment, possess good interpersonal, planning and people management skills.
- Ideal candidate must have the capacity to take crucial decisions, when necessary, coach and develop associates in the business and transfer knowledge to direct reports
- Must be experienced in managing a semi automated or fully automated bakery plant.
Contract Nature
Fixed Term Contract renewable after an initial one year excellent performance record.
Salary:
Annual Fixed Salary: Competitive
Variable Income: % of Annual Fixed Income. This is tied to achievement of defined objectives:
Benefits & Perks:
- Assigned official car + driver
- Medical Coverage for employee and family up to a maximum of 2 children and under 18 years of age
- Fully expensed accommodation
- Annual return economy class tickets for holiday covering , employee, spouse and a maximum of 2 children
- 20 working days of annual holiday
Knowledge: Qualification & Experience
- The ideal candidate must have a first degree in Food Technology/Engineering with a working knowledge of financials and marketing
- Minimum of 12 years experience, 5 of which must have been spent managing a multi site bakery plants business with total daily production capacity of 100,000 loaves
Required Skills
- Candidate must be fluent in English ( written and oral)
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft application packages: Excel, Word, Power point
- Experience in an ERP driven manufacturing environment is an added advantage
Apply at www.kimberly-ryan.net
Belladonna Pharmacy Manager Job in Kenya 2012
Pharmacy Manager
Belladonna Pharmacy Ltd, an established retail pharmacy, has offered services to its esteemed clientele from the Village Market Shopping Mall since 1992.
Through Belladonna Healthcare Services, we have partnered with Manipal Hospital (www.manipalhospitals.com) in Bangalore, having 15 branches and over 5,000 doctors in Southern India, to provide medical safari services in Kenya and East Africa at large.
Based on the above, the Board has created the position of a Pharmacy Manager to ensure our standards are enhanced and the growing business is well managed.
About the Position
- Reporting to the Board, the Pharmacy Manager will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
- Ensure that the pharmacy is run in an efficient and professional manner;
- Give regular reports to the Board as required and implement the Board’s vision;
- Supervise Staff and ensure targets are met, undertake performance appraisals, and oversee the pharmacy’s intern programme;
- Ensure proper dispensing of prescriptions by following standard operating procedures for receiving, filling, dispensing, logging, and maintaining loss prevention controls;
- Strengthen compliance with regulatory procedures and other industry standards including ensuring strict adherence to ethical and professional values;
- Provide advice to patients in managing their pharmaceutical needs;
- Ensure proper maintenance of records such as pharmacy files, clients profiles and charge file systems
- Be the principal liaison with regulatory authorities and professional bodies that affect pharmacy
- practice; and
- Ensure that the pharmacy maintains a technological edge that will ensure that its efficient operations with top of the range customer care services.
Qualifications
- At least a degree in Pharmacy from a reputable university;
- At least 5 years experience in the management of a busy and reputable community pharmacy;
- Excellent communications skills, be compassionate, a team player and demonstrate leadership;
- Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board; and
- Must be a member of Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK)
Remuneration
A competitive package will be offered to the right candidate.
Terms are negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All applications must be received by 6th July 2012.
Applications must include: C.V, Academic and Professional Certificates, three referees, and a daytime email contact.
The applications should be sent to:
Village Market Shopping Complex – Gigiri
Tel:+254 207122141 Mobile: +254 735 122147 Fax:+254 20 7122147
Email: admin@belladonnahealthcare.com,
www.belladonnahealthcare.com
Tel:+254 207122141 Mobile: +254 735 122147 Fax:+254 20 7122147
Email: admin@belladonnahealthcare.com,
www.belladonnahealthcare.com
SOS Children’s Villages External Communications Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya 2012
Established in 1949, SOS Children’s Villages is a dynamic social development organisation working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children.
SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation that provides support and guidance to SOS member associations in over 132 countries worldwide.
Working throughout Africa and the Middle East (AFME), SOS Children’s Villages is in the process of recruiting an External Communications Advisor, for the Continental Office AFME.
Working on a full time basis and based in Nairobi / Kenya, he / she will establish external communication systems for rapid and efficient sharing of information across the continent, particularly from countries within AFME to the Promoting/Supporting Associations (PSAs).
The External Communications Advisor will work closely with the Continental Office and the Regional Offices and report directly to the International Head of External Communications, based in Innsbruck / Austria.
The Challenge
- Plan and coordinate external communications activities within AFME and ensure consistency with the SOS Children’s Villages strategy and brand
- Form networks of communications co-workers and, as needed, serve as media spokesperson for regional/national journalists
- Build capacity of the organisation in the external communication skills that will best support the PSAs in their fundraising and communication effort
Your profile
- Formal qualification in journalism, communications, PR or similar
- 5 years experience in journalism, communications or a related field
- Excellent verbal / written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and creative communication skills and the ability to relate to different cultures
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to think strategically
- Well-developed facilitation and presentation skills
- Fluency in English (French is an asset)
- Ability to use Microsoft Office software and the internet
We Offer
- Diverse range of interesting tasks in a well recognised international organisation
- Intercultural working environment
- Interesting opportunities for further development
- Competitive compensation package
- The possibility to shape a new position within a global well-established organisation
In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
If you are interested in this position, please send your application, (detailed CV and motivation letter – IN ENGLISH) – along with three traceable references to the following email address: ro.afea@sos-kd.org
Closing date: 15th May 2012
Gollis University Lecturers Jobs in Hargesia, Somaliland 2012
Gollis University one of the leading universities in Hargeisa, Somaliland (note not Somalia) is seeking to recruit Lecturers to teach the following courses in its JKUAT affiliated programs.
1. Human Resource Management
2. Project Management
3. Marketing management
4. Accounting/Financial Management
Applicants must be PhD holders or Masters degree holders with over 8 years of teaching experience.
Those who have completed course work in their ongoing PhD programs may be considered.
Send CVs only to: timothy@gollisuniversity.com quoting current and expected remunerations
Power Engineering Company Electrical Technician Job in Nairobi Kenya april 2012
Position: Electrical Technician
Company Profile:
Our client is one of the leading power engineering company in Kenya based in Nairobi and deals with projects all over the country
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assembles and tests experimental motor-control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principle.
- Modifies electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations under direction of Electrical Engineer
- Diagnose cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment.
- Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
- Performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
- Develops wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion
- Perform routine installation and maintenance duties.
- Plans, directs, and records periodic electrical testing, and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards.
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
- Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Desired Qualifications
- Diploma – Electrical Engineering
- Excellent knowledge in Excel
- Knowledge in AutoCAD
- 5 years Experience
- Valid Driving License
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Merlin Programme Officer (Somalia) Job in Nairobi Kenya 2012
Salary: Ksh 74,750 – Ksh 92,000 Gross Per Month
Benefits: Currently includes, 24 days annual leave, Medical Cover, Per-diem (where applicable)
Location: Nairobi
The overall objective of Merlin’s work in Somalia is to contribute to a reduction of health inequalities and to a reversal in the current downward trend in health related indicators.
Merlin does this by responding to emergency needs as well as continuing to build on lasting working relationships with communities and local partners; supporting the strengthening of the Somalia health system; approaching health problems with innovative interventions; developing answers to key practical questions through operational research; and using the lessons learned at local levels to feed into national-level programming and planning.
As a Programme Officer, you will work towards the achievements of MERLIN’s goals in Somalia through effective lateral relations and teamwork.
You will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Writing proposals and concept notes whilst coordinating with all relevant team members.
- Assisting with the compilation of budgets for concept notes and proposals.
- Receiving weekly and monthly sit-reps and communicating with relevant departments regarding requests from the field.
- Ensuring follow ups from relevant departments and feeding back to the field.
- Managing the funding tracker to ensure it is up to date with all funding information.
- Managing the reporting schedule to ensure reports are submitted on time. Sending out schedules each month to all PCs with reminders of which reports are due that month.
- Editing the donor reports and incorporating input from technical staff.
- Communicating regularly with the desk in London to keep track of reports, proposals etc that are being reviewed and to providing the desk with information.
- Organizing monthly programme review meetings and quarterly CMT meetings.
- Sending information requested from Head Office such as information for website articles, photos, case studies.
- Ensuring Donor Map is being updated with new donor information and Merlin interactions with donors (meetings, action points, proposal submissions).
- Conducting any other tasks, within the scope of your role, which you may be assigned by the Country Director and/or Country Health Director.
The postholder must have relevant sufficient experience in similar capacity.
You Will be educated to degree level with proven ability to operate effectively as part of a team, excellent communication skills both written and verbal, be able to problem solve and maintain good working relationships with diverse group of people.
Knowledge and experience of working with the NGO sector would be an advantage.
How to apply: Should this role be of interest to you, please send you applications to recruitment@merlin-kenya.org by 5pm on Friday, 24th February 2012.
Alternatively, you may wish to post your application to,
HR Department, Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
We are a well established Tour Company (Nairobi), having been in business for nearly 15 years and specializing in tailor made tours / safaris throughout East Africa.
With our fleet of 4 x 4 vehicles and excellent services to both local and foreign visitors, we have found a market niche for photographers and FIT clients.
Due to expansion we are looking to employ 2 Tours Consultants in our office with immediate effect.
The applicant must be able to do quotations in excel, combined with writing detailed itineraries for tailor made safaris.
He / She must be able to convert inquiries from clients, both on phone and on e-mail into actual Sales.
All booking files must be kept in perfect order and follow ups must be made to ensure that no opportunity for a sale is missed out on.
Excellent tours knowledge (East Africa wide) and an excellent command of the English Language form the basis of our requirements. The applicant must be able to handle inquiries for Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Duties include:
- Responding to inquiries on both e-mail and phone
- Handle FIT and agent inquiries
Qualifications and Experience
- Work in a busy environment and be ready to go “the extra mile”
- Ready to work long house and half days on Saturdays
- Have a diploma / degree in Tourism related fields
- Must have experience of a min. 3 years in the position of a tours consultant
- Computer literate in word, excel, Microsoft Outlook
- Design packages for local tourism
- Ensuring that all travel arrangements run according to plan
- Making accommodation bookings, flight reservations and organizing excursions
The lady / gentlemen must possess the following qualities:
- Be smartly dressed and presentable
- Have an excellent command of the English Language
- Must be articulate and well spoken, confident
- Must be organized, highly efficient, reliable and diligent
- Must have excellent tours knowledge
- Must be able to work in a busy environment under minimal supervision
- Must possess a strong sense of reliability and perfection
All CV’S should be sent to: directorssws@gmail.com
The deadline shall be 20th Feb. 2012
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER JOB OPPORTUNITY 2012
We are recruiting for a National Sales Manager for one of our clients in the FMCG industry.
The National Sales Manager will report directly to the Managing Director.
The purpose of this management job is to formulate and implement functional policies and strategies to achieve agreed sales and profitability targets.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
- A Business related degree or a degree.
- Minimum 5 years experience at a sales management level in an FMCG environment.
- Those dealing with business development, senior sales staff looking for growth and opportunity to prove themselves highly desired.
- Those working at small and medium sized FMCG companies desired.
- People management, communication and presentation skills is key.
- Computer literacy
Salary range is K’sh 80-120K.
Key Result Areas
- Formulate and implement sales strategies for assigned product(s)/area to achieve agreed sales and profitability targets.
- Set and ensure achievement of agreed sales targets for respective areas and sales channels.
- Formulate departmental budget and ensure that expenditure is maintained within approved budget.
- Train and develop an appropriate sales force and structure that maximises effectiveness and efficiency.
- Develop and fine-tune distribution channels and systems to optimise product availability and maximize sales.
- Ensure superior customer service with particular emphasis on business partners.
- Gather market information and conduct effective competition analysis and advise on new product introductions.
- Ensure formulation and implementation of an effective discount structure and that customers are within the agreed trading terms.
- Adopt and implement new management models like Kaizen to achieve the desired goals.
- Timely presentation of all required reports and documents.
If you meet the requirements, please send your CV and indicate your current and expected remuneration to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.
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