Friday, August 5, 2011

Senior Manager-Transmission Planning and Support Job Vacancy in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Core Network Planning and Support Department within the Technology Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Manager-Transmission Planning & Support
Ref: TECHNOLOGY_ SMTPS _Aug_ 2011

Reporting to the Head of Department – Core Network Planning & Support, the job holder will be part of the departmental leadership team tasked with the management of Transmission Network Planning & Support Team.

The team is involved in modeling, planning, design, optimization and project management of reliable transport systems /networks in support of timely transmission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Network Capacity Management, which will involve modeling and planning of Transmission systems/network and respective capacity planning and analysis.
End-to-End Project management of Transmission initiatives from inception of plans, Projects handover to Network Monitoring and management of transmission systems/equipment suppliers.
Drive prudent financial management within the transmission relm i.e. both planning, utilization and evaluate capital and operating expenditures within business requirements.
Drive trials & other innovative integrations in respect of transmission models through vendors & suppliers
Manage a team of highly specialized transmission planners & support engineers. This will involve skills enhancements, coaching & mentoring, and offer technical expertise where required.

Minimum requirements

* Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Telecommunications
* 6 years experience with 3 years specialized role in a busy telecommunications environment Involved in installations /commissioning and planning of major telecomm projects especially in the transmission field.
* Knowledge in Pathloss design tool will be an added advantage
* Demonstrate the ability to analyze the network transmission elements requirements and provide solution/recommendations
* Project Management training and experience.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Thursday 11th August 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi


Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

Manufacturing Industry Job vacancy in Kenya: Recruitment for Import and Logistics Manager

Our client, in the manufacturing industry of Hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment), home-ware (garden and home accessories) and super store, is seeking to fill the following position of an Imports and Logistics Manager.

Overall purpose of the role
This position is in charge of coordinating the import and export of the various products at a regional and global level.

Candidate should have prior experience in this field.

Key Skills and Competencies
* The candidate must be a nimble, self driven, innovative, independent and a problem solver.
* A good network in the import industry will be an added advantage.

How to apply:
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 11th August 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Design Agency Recruitment for Project Manager

Our client is a design agency that specializes in the generation of compelling and proactive design solutions.

They focus on Brand Strategy, Brand Innovation, Brand Identity and Brand Alignment.

They seek to fill the following position of a Project Manager

Overall purpose of the Job

The person will reports to the director, and will be in charge of all processes.

Key skills and Competencies

* To manage the various clients from a process and strategy perspective, a quick, innovative thinker.
* Should bear project management and research skills.
* This candidate MUST have a strong process background (creation, re-alignment and implementation of processes).

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 11th August 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Manufacturing Industry Job Vacancy: Recruitment for Interior Designer In Kenya

Our Client, in the manufacturing industry of Hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment), home-ware (garden and home accessories) and super store, is seeking to fill the following position of an Interior Designer.

Overall purpose of the role
This is a customer facing job. The position requires an individual who will be able to carry out client needs
assessment, advise the client and ensure that the fulfillment to the same is met.

Key Skills and Competencies
* Candidate should have a background in architecture and interior design.
* Excellent communicator
* Quick and thorough thinker
* Sales skills (can convince a client to buy) and most importantly can handle advisory (specify) roles in construction

How to apply:
If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 11th August 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Dynamic People Consulting Recruitment: Teacher Training Jobs Kenya.

Dynamic People Consulting is currently recruiting for one of its clients in the education industry.

About this position
Local school managers operate financially self-sustaining schools, while an efficient headquarters provides support services benefiting from economy of scale. Our model ensures that our schools will never be
dependent on the uncertainties of donor funding.

Our instruction is aligned to the Kenyan National Curriculum. To ensure the consistent delivery of high quality instruction, we write its own curriculum using Direct Instruction methodology.

In order to prepare teachers to be successful, we recruit and train new teachers from each local school community.

Our new teachers have a minimum of a secondary school diploma, and some have previously completed recognized teacher training institutes. We offer a highly competitive, intensive 8 week new teacher induction program.

Like other successful new teacher training models, we provide teachers with essential practical skills that have direct application in the classroom, hands-on practice and feedback.

We are seeking an experienced school leader or staff developer to assist with the redesign of our training program and ongoing professional support program. This position will use operations manuals to create clear, concise Powerpoints and step by step activities for training sessions.

Qualifications
* Bachelors degree
* Masters degree (preferred)
* At least 2 years experience in writing
* International experience (preferred)
* Excellent writing and grammar in English
* Demonstrated proficiency in PowerPoint
* Experience in writing manuals (preferred)
* Ability to break down technical information into understandable terms
* Ability to write clearly and concisely
* Ability to pay attention to detail

More specifically, below are the qualities sought in the Teacher Training Content Developer:

Staff Development Expertise
* Ability to adapt an effective teacher training program to our training model, which incorporates classroom videos, the trainee handbook, practice sessions and the plan for ongoing support
* Ability to innovate professional development delivery as we plan take our new teacher training to scale, as we expand to dozens of regional training sites and hundreds of schools
* Ability analyze student and teacher data to prioritize and leverage staff development needs and delivery
* Align objectives of teacher training and ongoing support to our instructional guidelines and observation tools
* Understand and use a variety of instructional strategies in designing teacher training sessions that accommodate a diverse teacher corps
* Analyze data collected during teacher training to drive improvements to the content and delivery of teacher training

Demonstrated Effectiveness
* Demonstrate a track record of driving sustainable gains in academic achievement through effective staff development
* Demonstrate relentless drive to achieve dramatic results for students and schools in underserved areas
* Ability to learn quickly and to be effective in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment

Leadership
* Embrace cultural differences as a requirement for success, especially while working abroad
* Create structures for team members to contribute to analyzing data, framing challenges and developing research-based solutions
* Create a plan and timeline to build capacity within the training team
* Provide and invite feedback on performance (strengths and areas for growth) within the training team

Project Management
* Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines, prioritizing tasks based on departmental goals
* Ability to manage/support a team to successfully meet ongoing deadlines
* Strong organization skills

Training Content
* Ability to analyze and describe videos of instruction that demonstrate best practices at Bridge (e.g., nonverbal signals, efficient classroom procedures, efficient use of instructional materials, lottery style call and response, using clear signals, etc.)
* Ability to link video clips to teacher induction content and trainee handbook, revising materials as needed to integrate audio, visual and print/practice features
* Familiarity with video editing or using video to guide professional development is an advantage
* Ability to evaluate big picture training topics and organize them into a progressive series of training sessions
* Ability to apply previous staff development experience flexibly, given the diverse backgrounds of our teachers corps

This position will report to the Director of Teacher Training and Instructional Support.

The movement to provide access to high quality primary education for all is underway.

We challenge you to join us, where you have the opportunity to make a significant impact on an organization at the heart of the movement.

How To Apply
Please send all applications to: recruitment@dpckenya.com

Safaricom Careers Kenya Job Vacancy:Recruitment for Data Infrastructure Systems Engineer

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Core Network Planning and Support Department within the Technology Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Data Infrastructure Systems Engineer
Ref: TECHNOLOGY_ DISE _Aug_ 2011

Reporting to the Team Manager -Data Infrastructure, the holder will be responsible for systems integration to Core Planning and Support platform.

Key Responsibilities
* Evaluation of new and existing hardware.
* Planning & design for new solutions.
* Implementation and integration of new hardware/software.
* Optimization of existing systems.
* Ongoing support for deployed systems.

Minimum requirements
* Degree in one of the following:
1. Telecommunications
2. Electronic Engineering
3. IT (Computing) – LAN design and configuration, TCP/IP

* 2 years working in a telecommunications environment (vendor or operator)
* Experience with GSM data network
* Knowledge of the UNIX Platform
* Knowledge of IP systems and networks.
* Troubleshooting and problem solving skills on issues on broadband networks and systems

How to Apply
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.

Application Deadline: Thursday 11th August 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi


Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

Computech Limited Kenya Job Vacancy: Recruitment for Human Resources Manager

Computech Limited is a seasoned IT company that promotes Technology for business.
It is looking for a vibrant, aggressive and competent HR professional to fill in the position of Human Resources Manager.

Deadline: August 8, 2011
Location: Nairobi, Minimal travel within the region
Reports to: MD and Group CEO

Engagement: Full Time

Expected start date: September 1, 2011
This is a senior position, and the overall responsibility of this position is to offer Strategic Human Resource Interventions to the business and promote its Vision, Mission and Business Strategy.

The candidate should possess the ability to work independently in a matrix environment and good project management skills.

This positions is responsible for
1. Organisation development, operating model development, organisation design, role clarity and organisation culture
2. Drive change management within the organisation supporting the new organisation strategy
3. Design reward strategies and incentive schemes and a performance management framework and process
4. Optimise human resource department and create a cost effective integrated HR function that contribute to deliver business strategy
5. Training and Development, retaining and development strategies for Company
6. Ensure that policies and procedures reflect the needs of the business and comply with legislative requirements
7. HR generalist roles

Person specification
1. Degree in social sciences, Masters in Human Resource added advantage
2. 7 years of progressive HR ,3 of which should be in management
3. Experience in manpower planning and progressive HR strategies and systems
4. Experience in change management and implementation of business strategy
5. Experience in compensation and benefits and bonus and commission implementation
6. Thorough knowledge and implementation of the labour laws and international labour trends
7. Excellent conceptual, analytical and presentation skills

How to Apply
All applications should be received by 8th August 2011 quoting current salary and benefit package and expected salary and benefit package, due to urgency of the position interviews will be carried out on Tuesday and Wednesday 9th and 10th August 2011.
Please send your application to careers@computechlimited.com