Recruitment at ViscarIndustrial Kenya

Administration Assistant / HR
Responsible for general office
administration including:
Devising and maintaining office
systems, including data
management, filing and managing
office communications.
Organizing and maintaining diaries
and making appointments
Undertaking secretarial duties and
back office operations.
Organizing meetings
Liaising with external parties, clients,
suppliers and other staff
Arranging travel and
accommodation for the staffs on
official duties
Development of the Human
Resource Department
Human Resource policy
development and documentation
Development of an employee-
oriented company culture that
emphasizes quality, continuous
improvement, and high
performance.
Create Job Descriptions
Employee safety, welfare, wellness
and health
Performance management and
improvement systems
Employment and compliance to
regulatory concerns and reporting
Employee orientation, development,
and training
Company employee communication
Compensation and benefits
administration
Employee services, staffing logistics
and staff record keeping
Support in conducting regular
performance appraisals and exit
interviews for all staff.
Manage the HR Department budget
and ensure expenditures are within
budget and in
Compliance with established
financial standards
Marketing Executive
Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting the
Managing Director
and other colleagues.
Managing the
production of
marketing materials,
including leaflets,
posters and flyers -
this can involve
writing and
proofreading copy
and liaising with
designers and
printers;
Maintain and develop
a computerized
customer and
prospect database.
Respond to and
follow up sales
enquiries by post,
telephone, and
personal visits.
Maintain and develop
existing and new
customers through
planned individual
account support, and
liaison with internal
order-processing
staff.
Carry out market
research, monitoring
competitor activity
and customer
surveys.
Handling corporate
trainings from
sourcing of delegates,
production of training
materials and related
logistics both for the
delegates and for the
trainers.
Sourcing of
candidates for
graduate training,
Liaising with the
business innovations
department (technical
Committee) to
develop new ideas
for reaching end user
markets as per the
demands in the
market.
Focusing on both
business growth and
client retention.
Liaise and attend
meetings with other
company functions as
conferences,
seminars, and
exhibitions that relate
to our area of
expertise necessary
to perform duties and
aid business and
organizational
development.
Liaising and building
relationships with a
range of
stakeholders, e.g.
customers, suppliers
and colleagues;
Contributing to and
developing long-term
marketing plans and
strategies;
Assisting in the
delivery of approved
strategies;
Arranging for the
effective distribution
of marketing
materials;
Carrying out market
research and
customer surveys to
assess demand,
brand positioning
and awareness;
Initiating, Negotiating
and close deals.
Software Engineer
Job Purpose: Develops information
systems by designing, developing,
and installing software solutions.
Job Duties:
Determines
operational feasibility
by evaluating analysis,
problem definition,
requirements,
solution
development, and
proposed solutions.
Documents and
demonstrates
solutions by
developing
documentation,
flowcharts, layouts,
diagrams, charts,
code comments and
clear code.
Prepares and installs
solutions by
determining and
designing system
specifications,
standards, and
programming.
Improves operations
by conducting
systems analysis;
recommending
changes in policies
and procedures.
Obtains and licenses
software by obtaining
required information
from vendors;
recommending
purchases; testing
and approving
products.
Updates job
knowledge by
studying state-of-the-
art development
tools, programming
techniques, and
computing
equipment;
participating in
educational
opportunities;
reading professional
publications;
maintaining personal
networks;
participating in
professional
organizations.
Protects operations
by keeping
information
confidential.
Provides information
by collecting,
analyzing, and
summarizing
development and
service issues.
Accomplishes
engineering and
organization mission
by completing related
results as needed.
Develops software
solutions by studying
information needs;
conferring with users;
studying systems
flow, data usage, and
work processes;
investigating problem
areas; following the
software
development lifecycle.
If you feel you qualify for any of the
above positions, kindly send your
cover letter and CV to
recruitment@viscarcapacity.com
before 03 Sept, 2013.
Kindly include the job post you are
applying for in the title of your mail.
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Finance Manager Jobin Nairobi, Kenya Re-Advertisement

Our client is leading franchise
company seeking to recruit a suitably
qualified candidate for the vacancy
mentioned below:
Finance Manager
The job holder will report directly to
the Managing Director.
The Main purpose of this job is to
provide strategic support to the
Managing Director and Board of
Directors by leading the financial
planning and management
processes so as to maximize
profitable growth and shareholder
value of the Company.
The Finance Manager’s duties and
responsibilities will be;-
Formulate, execute
and review corporate
strategies, policies,
plans and budgets in
line with functional
responsibilities of the
Finance Department.
Provide leadership in
the formulation,
implementation,
analysis and review of
effective financial
management policies
and strategies.
Provide leadership in
the preparation,
monitoring and
control of the budget
in line with the
Company’s strategic
plan so as to enhance
effective utilization of
financial resources.
Ensure timely
preparation of
monthly, quarterly
and annual financial
statements in
accordance with the
International
Financial Reporting
Standards.
Ensure efficient and
effective
management,
utilization and control
of Company’s assets
and financial
resources so as to
maximize
shareholder returns.
Manage the
department’s staff,
including
responsibility for
scheduling work,
performance
management, setting
up of Key
Performance
indicators,
(KPIs),mentoring,
coaching and
discipline.
Develop and maintain
efficient system of
monitoring working
capital requirements
so as to ensure that
operating activities of
the Company are
optimally funded at
reasonable cost.
Ensure proper
internal control
mechanisms are put
in place.
Liaise with external
auditors and ensure
that the annual audit
is conducted on time
and timely
implementation of
audit
recommendations.
Tax planning and
management.
Qualification and Competencies;
Holder of a
Bachelor’s Degree in
Finance, Accounting
from a recognized
University.
CPA(K) holder or
ACCA
A relevant Masters
Degree will be an
added advantage.
A high degree of
strategic and
commercial aptitude
as well as excellent
communication skills.
At least six years
relevant experience in
a reputable
organization, three
(3) of which must be
at a senior
management level,
preferably as head of
the finance function.
Excellent
interpersonal skills
and ability to work
under pressure.
Strong leadership
skills and computer
literate.
Honest and
trustworthy with
sound work ethics.
Our client depends heavily on the
passion, innovation and integrity of
its people.
They focus on attracting, developing
& retaining the best talent.
Their work environment nurtures
these three values (passion,
innovation & integrity).
In addition to a competitive salary
and a comprehensive range of
benefits commensurate with the
requisite, the company can offer a
challenging and rewarding career.
If you are innovative, self-starter and
results oriented individual, looking
for a challenging career and you
meet the above requirements,
please send your application letter,
detailed C.V to jobs@jantakenya.com
by 10th September, 2013 clearly
indicating on the subject line
‘Finance Manager ‘
DO NOT attach any certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be
contacted.
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Area Business ManagerJob in Coast RegionKenya

Our client in FMCG industry is
seeking to recruit for aggressive
Area Business Manager in coast
region to drive their sales in meeting
organizational goal.
Key Responsibilities
Accomplish regional
sales human
resource objectives
by recruiting,
selecting, orienting,
training, assigning,
scheduling, coaching,
counseling and
disciplining
employees assigned
to key accounts;
communicating job
expectations,
planning, monitoring,
appraising, and
reviewing job
contributions;
planning and
reviewing
compensation
actions; enforcing
policies and
procedures.
Achieves regional
sales operational
objectives by
contributing sales
information and
recommendations to
strategic plans and
reviews; preparing
and completing
action plans;
implementing
production,
productivity, quality,
and customer-service
standards; resolving
problems; completing
audits; identifying
trends; determining
system
improvements;
implementing
change.
Meet regional sales financial
objectives by forecasting
requirements; preparing an annual
budget; scheduling expenditures;
analyzing variances; initiating
corrective actions.
Establishes regional sales objectives
by creating a sales plan and quota
for each area in support of national
objectives.
Grow revenue streams by
counseling regional sales
representatives; building and
maintaining rapport with key
customers; identifying new customer
opportunities.
Recommend product line by
identifying new product
opportunities, and/or product,
packaging, and service changes;
surveying consumer needs and
trends; tracking competitors
Implements trade promotions by
publishing, tracking, and evaluating
trade spending
Continuous professional
development by pursuing
educational opportunities; reading
professional publications;
maintaining personal networks.
Meeting sales, revenue and market
share expectations as mandated by
the regional annual operational plan
and related budgets.
Manage client relationships through
all phases of the sales cycle
Responsible for tracking customer
information, forecasts and reports
Organize regular meetings with
sales representative and
merchandisers to ensure effective
information flows and team work.
Evaluate, recruit, appoint and
manage performance of distributors
within your regional as mandated by
management
Ensure effective management of the
value chain within your region in
line with organizational objectives
Liaise and coordinate with all
stakeholders to ensure efficient
delivery of products to distributors
and key accounts within your region.
Liaise and coordinate with all
stakeholders to ensure stock levels
and share of shelf in the trade are at
acceptable ;levels and to initiate and
maintain processes that lead to
attainment of this objective
Develop a clear operational plan,
including budgets and execution
timelines for approval by
management prior to making any
commitments to customers and
other stakeholders
Report directly to the National Sales
Manager
This Job description is subject to
change and you will be required to
perform other duties from time to
time as the need arises.
Qualifications
Degree in marketing
from recognized
institution and a
masters in marketing
or strategic
management is an
added advantage
5 years working
experience in a
similar position
(FMCG sales a MUST)
Good communication
and negotiation skills
If qualified kindly send CV and
application letter to
jobs@jantakenya.com clearly
indicating ‘Area Business Manager’
on the subject line by 15th
September, 2013.
DO NOT attach any certificates
Only shortlisted candidates shall be
contacted
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C.I.M Part Time TutorJob in Kenya

Our Client, a professional training
institution of higher learning is
seeking to recruit suitably qualified
candidates to fill the position of
C.I.M Part Time Tutor
Eligible candidates should meet the
following requirements;
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience
A Bachelors degree in
business with a
specialization in
Marketing, plusa
graduate of
Chartered Institute of
Marketing;
A minimum of 1year
experience in a
similar position;
A strong team player;
Self driven;
Should have a
passion for teaching.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of School, he/
she will among other duties be
responsible for;
Teaching at diploma
level the following
(but not limited to);
Digital marketing
planning, managing
marketing, Project
management in
marketing;
Preparing lecture
notes;
Evaluating the
outcomes of
individual learning
through formal
assessments or
informal methods
and constructive
ensuring feedback is
given;
Ensuring the subject
course outline is
sufficiently covered;
Participating in the
development,
administration and
marking of exams
and other
assessments.
All qualified candidates should send
their applications including three
referees, detailed CVs together with
relevant academic/professional
testimonials to
info@ardenafrica.com.
Please indicate your expected
salaries.
The candidates should indicate the
position applied for in the subject
line.
Only qualified candidates will be
considered.
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Quality ControlManager Job in NairobiKenya

Role Title: Quality Control
Manager
Skale Function: Market Research -
Operations
Reports to (name and title):
Operations Director
Skale position: 60
Location: Nairobi
Purpose of the role: Take overall
responsibility for internal
communications and quality
controls of Back-check including
financial controls of QC wages
Role deliverables:
Department management and
communication:
Ensure cost-effective
resource utilization in
Back-check Dept
Ensure ongoing
improvement of field
quality standards
through advising
appropriately and
proactively
Liaise effectively with
relevant internal
departments/
managers on
omissions and
queries
Provide regular
feedback to manager
on dept and
bookings
Accurately produce
and collate all
statistical information
relating to Data
Collection ,quality and
productivity
Advise on issues
relating to capacity
and availability in
dept bookings
Proactively solve
problems in dept/
display initiative,
innovation and
proactiveness
Effectively manage
team; ensure
balanced workload;
coordinate team
activities; monitor
performance of staff;
take timeous
corrective action
Address HR issues in
teams
Identify growth
potential/skillsgaps
and provide or
ensure appropriate
coaching/training
Maintain personal
wellbeing and
balance and
encourage same of
team
Admin duties:
Ensure accurate and
timeous field wages
and other claims
Ensure accuracy of
check-back wage
claims and ensure
cost-effective
resource utilization
Provide accurate and
timeous stats relating
to back-checks and
findings
Project-related duties:
Ensure efficient,
accurate and timeous
communications
relating to all project
booking/traffic flow
Ensure internal
customer satisfaction
with regard to
accommodating
requests for bookings
Liaise with internal
clients on any matters
pertaining to project
bookings/traffic flow
Manage internal
customer
expectations with
regard to feasibility of
project timings
Ensure accurate and
timeous bookings of
all projects in Support
Services Departments
Ensure quality
standards from Field
through back-checks
in line with global
standards
Key challenges and
opportunities
Creative and decisive
under pressure
Acute flexibility and
adaptability
Manage diversity in a
complex context
Scope of the role:
Number of people
reporting into this
role: 4 + New Durban
positions (Quality
control Supervisor,
Quality Control
Capturer, Assistant
Administrator & 2 x
Admin temps)
Manage projects and
team on all client
accounts supporting
the Quality Control
and Traffic
Department
Client contact:
Internal client contact
WPP/Regional
responsibilities: None
Knowledge and skills required:
5 or more years’
relevant experience
required
Advanced computer
skills
Management
experience
Must have a working
knowledge of the
research process and
marketing research
Must be a graduate
Behavioral
dimensions:
Self-educator/desire
to improve own
knowledge and skills
A self-starter
committed to
completing projects
Works well under
pressure and is
deadline-driven
Strong logical/
analytical abilities
Able to work with
limited supervision
Strong problem-
solving and
organizational skills
Displays good
interpersonal and
communication skills
Has a proactive and
progressive (“can
do”) approach
Highly accurate, detail
and quality orientated
Willing to accept
responsibility and
accountability for
work
Prepared to work
overtime should the
need arise
Willing to adhere to
TNS RMS ethics and
standards
Each employee is
expected to
demonstrate the
Precision Growth
values and
behaviours in
addition to their
specific
responsibilities:
Enquiring challengers,
Precise thinkers,
Influential advisors,
Leading experts.
Note:
We need 3 years experience and a
degree or masters in statistics or
equivalent and relevant field.
Candidates must be 27 years and
above
Email CV to
recruitment.tnsea@tnsglobal.com
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Executive Officer JobVacancy

The Association of Consulting
Engineers of Kenya (ACEK)
Job Title: Executive Officer
Purpose: Overall management of all
affairs of the Association in
accordance with the Constitution
and as directed by the Council.
Responsible to: ACEK Council
Responsible for: ACEK Secretariat
Working with: ACEK Council and
other stake-holders in the industry
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Post: Full-time
Other: As defined in our standard
contract terms
ACEK:
The Association of Consulting
Engineers of Kenya (ACEK) was
formed in 1968 with the aim of
promoting the Advancement of the
Professionalism of Consulting
Engineers by associating together
for consultation and co-operation
amongst those engineers whose
work is of a purely consultative
character.
Their scope involves all engineering
roles and providing facilities for
Government, Public Bodies, and
Associations.
ACEK provides a platform where
representatives of Industry and
Trade and others confer with
consulting engineers as a body and
ascertain their collective views.
The Association receives complaints
on issues relating to the engineering
industry from member firms for
action with relevant bodies. It also
acts as a public watch-dog on
engineering matters.
The Association is a member of
FIDIC- the International Federation
of Consulting Engineers, GAMA- the
Group of African Member
Associations of FIDIC, APSEA- the
Association of Professional Societies
in East Africa and KEPSA- Kenya
Private Sector Alliance.
ACEK sustains its activities from
financial contributions of its
members who pay in form of
subscription, sale of publications
and donations.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Subject to the direction of the
Council, the Executive Officer shall
be responsible for:
Overall management of all affairs of
the Association in accordance with
the Constitution and as directed by
the Council.
The Executive Officer (EO) shall be
responsible for:
Strategic Development:
Execution of the
Association’s strategic
plan.
Continuous
professional
development (CPD) of
members
Development and
implementation of
sustainable financial
plans.
Developing and
maintaining strategic
alliances with other
business/
professional
associations.
Establishing and
maintaining close
relationship with
government
institutions,
regulatory bodies,
donor community
and other
stakeholders.
Representing ACEK in
meetings and other
fora as directed by
the Council.
Operations:
Membership
recruitment &
mobilization
Attending all
meetings of the
Association and its
committees, take and
circulate minutes and
maintain records of
such meetings
Managing
administrative
activities of the
Association.
Financial
management of
Association funds in
accordance with the
Council Budget
Develop and
coordinate training
programs in liaison
with the Council.
Organizing
professional and
social events for the
Association
Marketing and
publicizing of
activities of the
Association
Any other duties the
Council may assign.
Qualifications
Minimum – Bachelors
degree in Business
Administration,
Commerce or
Engineering from a
Recognized
University.
Minimum 5 years of
relevant working
experience
Be a member of a
relevant professional
body
Relevant experience
at Management level
Desired skills,
experience and
competencies:
Good varied
interpersonal and
communication skills
with excellent face to
face and telephone
communicator
Experience of pro-
actively generating
leads and fund
raising
Ability to work under
minimum
supervision,
Able to communicate
and converse
effectively with
members in order to
gain trust and
confidence
Marketing, public
relation and advocacy
skills
Have good IT skills
Should be
entrepreneurial and
result oriented
Must have good
written and verbal
communication skills
Keen for new
experience,
responsibility and
accountability
Well presented and
businesslike
Terms of service: One year contract
renewable on satisfactory
performance.
Basic salary plus commission on
performance.
Closing Date: COB- Tuesday 10th
September 2013
Email: acekapplications@gmail.com
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Experienced AcademicResearch WritersWanted

We need excellent and experienced
academic writers with knowledge in
writing reports, essays, dissertations
and proposals.
The candidates should also have
knowledge and experience in all
referencing styles.
We offer Kshs 200 per page and this
amount is raised gradually
depending with the quality and of
work done and the difficulty of work
assigned.
Qualifications Needed
Any University degree
or diploma
at least six months
experience of writing
Excellent English Both
American and British
Knowledge of the
different referencing
styles i.e. APA, MLA,
Chicago-turabian and
Harvard referencing
styles
The ability to stick to
strict deadlines and
work under no
supervision.
Internet and
computer access at
home
Clear understanding
of the term
PLAGIARISM.
We pay twice a month; that is, on
20th and on 8th of each month
Kindly send your curriculum vitae
and at least 3 samples of your work
on this email:
rkathurima20@gmail.com
Note: If you have never done
academic research writing please do
not apply.
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