EXPORT LOGISTICS ASSISTANT (25 March 2012)
Reference: SC0026
Level of experience: Degree
Area of interest: Supply Chain
Location: Nairobi
Company: Unilever K Ltd
Country: Kenya
Salary: N/A
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Duties;
• Preparing customer account statements
• Maintaining the KD register
• Preparation of samples to government chemist
• Arranging pre-shipment inspection of goods
• Checking and approving bills of Lading before shipping line issue the
same
• Sending weekly loading summary to Customers
• Following trucks for loading of weekly plans
• Preparing customer shipment status
• Booking vessel as per customers orders
• Requesting for containers to load exports
• Once trucks have loaded, prepare Commercial invoices and packing List on
a daily basis.
• Send invoices to the clearing agents to process Customs documents;
Comesas and entries so that trucks are
dispatched in good time and with all the documents.
• Updating Trucks in Transit on a daily basis.
• Updating Treo’s and C63 files daily and sending a summary to accounts on
a monthly basis.
• Send loading updates to The Quality Assurance offices to prepare COA’s
which are dispatched to the
countries twice in a week.
• Compiling a summary of insurance covers on a weekly basis and send to
AON Insurance.
• Processing payments for Transporter invoices as I receive them.
• Updating Loading Update on a weekly basis and send to the countries
every Monday.
• Make booking online for sea shipment, Mozambique
and Zimbabwe
and follow-up to ensure that all
documents; health, COA’s, Custom documents reach the customers before the
ship arrives to avoid
Demurrages
• Follow-up on credit notes from Transporters where we have shortages and
major damages.
• Raise Credit Note where necessary on overcharges to Customers; unilever
countries.
Key Requirements;
• A degree in Logistics or a related field
• Other studies in Supply Chain related subjects will be an added
advantage
• Certificate in clearing and forwarding or Purchasing and supplies
management from a recognised intuition is
an added advantage
• Experience in FMCG Supply Chain (Planning, Customer Service, Logistics)
• Experience on SAP ERP, APO is an added
advantage
• Commercial Acumen
• People relations
Valid until: 25 Mar 2012
Employment type/status: Permanent-Full Time
Relocation assistance: No
To apply, please follow the link below:
http://www.unilever-esa.com/careers/further/rjobdetails.aspx??job_id=2418#top
EXPORTS WAREHOUSE SUPERVISORS (25 March 2012)
Reference: SC0027
Level of experience: Diploma
Area of interest: Supply Chain
Location: Nairobi
Company: Unilever K Ltd
Country: Kenya
Salary: N/A
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Duties;
• Receiving of stocks from the plants
• Stocks reconciliation to ensure accuracy
• Weighing of trucks before loading as per the orders
• Loading as per the order
• Stock reconciliation to ensure the truck has been loaded accurately
• Weighing the truck after loading
• Generating invoices as per the quantity loaded
• Preparation of documentation to release the truck
• Preparation of daily report to the Export coordinator and team
• Warehouse management in compliance with the ISO standards in place
• Coordinating the warehouse personnel and forklift operators
• Taking daily physical count in the warehouse
• Documenting and releasing exports trucks
• Receiving goods both physical and in the system from the plants
• Ensuring that export share from weekly production is collected from the
factories
• Supervisor of contract labour force in the warehouse
• Assignment of duties to the Contract labour personnel.
• Compiling and circulating loading reports to the line managers
• Perform end month stock count at the export warehouse and the bonded warehouse
Key Requirements;
• A degree in Logistics or a related field
• Other studies in Supply Chain related subjects will be an added
advantage
• Certificate in clearing and forwarding or Purchasing and supplies
management from a recognized intuition is
an added advantage
• Experience in FMCG Supply Chain (Planning, Customer Service, Logistics)
• Experience on SAP ERP, APO is an added
advantage
• Commercial Acumen
• People relations
Valid until: 25 Mar 2012
Employment type/status: Permanent-Full Time
Relocation assistance: No
To apply, please follow the link below:
http://www.unilever-esa.com/careers/further/rjobdetails.aspx??job_id=2419#top
FINISHED GOODS IMPORTS PLANNER (25 March 2012)
Reference: SC0028
Level of experience: Degree
Area of interest: Supply Chain
Location: Nairobi
Company: Unilever K Ltd
Country: Kenya
Salary: N/A
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Duties;
• Ensure effective running of Procure to pay cycle:
• Translating future demand to orders in SAP, follow up with export
countries for production, inspection and
despatch; track and update business in estimated Times of Arrival and
advised where there are changes.
• Deliver transparency of the overall Supply situation and highlight any
Supply Risks to ESA Finished Goods
Imports Planner
• Develop and manage contingency plans relating to sourcing of FGIs
• Ensure documents for the clearance of FGIs into the specific ESA country
are prepared and with the clearing
agents in good time for clearing processes
• Ensure Distribution Requirement planning for FG and manage the day to
day operation for planning and
ordering Finished Goods at SUs outside the MCO boundaries
• Support the Regional Category Demand and Supply Reconciliation Process
(RCDSR) by providing 24 months
rolling forecast to the SUs
• Ensure ICSA, ICQA and SLAs are in place with Unilever SU’s
• Responsible for optimizing overall stock holding by using the AAC stock
model for FGIs into the specific ESA
country
• Lead the Local innovations process for Finished Goods imported from
outside the MCO
• Drive Business Waste improvements in the area of Slow Moving and
Obsolete Finished Goods.
• Timely reporting of any write off risks due to expiry
• Ensure appropriate stock provisions are made in books for slobs.
• Ensure timely initiation of disposals to minimize losses
• Ensure Timely payments to suppliers.
• Review outstanding payments, ageing. Resolve disputes
Key Requirements;
• University degree in a related field
• Supply chain (APICS etc) qualification is an added advantage
• Experience in FMCG Supply Chain (Planning, Customer Service or
Logistics)
• Experience on SAP ERP, APO is an added
advantage
• Experience in import processes and bonded warehousing
Valid until: 25 Mar 2012
Employment type/status: Permanent-Full Time
Relocation assistance: No
To apply, please follow the link below:
http://www.unilever-esa.com/careers/further/rjobdetails.aspx??job_id=2420#top
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
ACCOUNTANT (24 March 2012)
Job type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Working days: Day
Application deadline: 24 March 2012
Location: Nairobi
Contacts: Kenya
Recruitment
Reference Number: KE0697419675
PwC Kenya
helps organizations 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 for both territory
and global quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.
We are seeking to recruit highly motivated individual to fill the position
of Accountant in our finance department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Statutory accounts preparation and will be involved in end year account
preparation and audit support
• Financial accounting specifically in payment processing and facilitation
for the business
• Credit management and liaising with various stakeholders on debt
collection. This will include external and
internal parties
• Support finance team in month- end procedures and routine for management
reporting
• Assist in tax compliance
The successful candidate will be required to have the following
qualifications and demonstrable skills, competencies
and experience:
• University degree in business management, or a related field from a
recognized institution
• Professional accounting qualification – CPA or ACCA
• At least 4 years of experience in an accounting environment
• Experience / working knowledge with ERPs.
• Knowledge of the local tax laws and accounting procedures
• Experience in credit management
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team-handling skills
• Experience of working independently, as well as in a team environment
To apply, please follow the link below:
http://pwcac.easycruit.com/intranet/kenya/vacancy/710537/74334?iso=gb
Closing date: 24 March 2012
EAST AFRICAN BREWERIES LIMITED
MARKETING MANAGER – TUSKER & PARTNER BRANDS
AutoReqId: 31602BR
Function: Marketing
Type of Job: Full Time
Country: Kenya
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 with a profit contribution of Ksh.12Bn.
This role is a senior position within the Kenya Marketing team and
integral to the leadership of the Tusker and
Partner Brands (Guinness & Adult Non-Alcoholic Drinks) in Kenya. The role
is critical to the overall EABL (K) short,
medium and long-term strategy as it leads the implementation of the brand
strategy and full breadth of execution of
activities in Tusker, Guinness and Alvaro brands.
The role is expected to provide leadership and coaching to the Tusker
& Partner Brands team with robust talent
development interventions.
Leadership Responsibilities
This role has the responsibility of providing leadership and direction to
the Tusker & Partner Brands team, with the
Brand Manager, Tusker and Brand Manager, Guinness & Windhoek as direct
reports.
This role will also have leadership responsibilities in the areas below:-
• Work with the commercial teams to ensure their commitment and engagement
in the plans, in order to
deliver flawless execution.
• Inspire and motivate agencies to execute brilliantly - working
pre-dominantly with promotions and media
agencies.
• Be a brilliant line manager and leader for the brand managers in your
team.
• Champions brand agenda in Kenya to deliver GAME plan.
• Close working relationship with the EABL Regional Brand Teams.
• Evaluate key programmes to build learnings.
Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to manage and control the consistent
profitable growth of the entire portfolio working with
brand managers, while guiding the brands’ long-term strategy and ensuring
yearly plans and objectives are
developed, implemented and achieved.
Key Accountabilities
• Leads execution of the strategic marketing plans, with commitment and
participation from key stakeholders,
so as to achieve volume, mix, market share and profit objectives.
• Leads the development of the brands Game Plans and ensures brand
positioning is clear, consistent and
distinctive. Champions the concept of brand equity in his/her brands.
• Leads the client/agency relationship and challenges the agency to ensure
best possible output on the brand.
Leads the agency to achieve innovative media plans which optimize the
marketing budget and maximize
impact.
• Leads the development of sound packaging changes, which optimize the
brand’s message and image.
Assesses packaging through a clear understanding of brand values, consumer
motivations and the
competitive context.
• Utilizes data to anticipate competitive and consumer trends, assesses
strategic implications and optimizes
business potential based on analysis.
Qualifications:
• 1st Degree in a business related field.
• CIM Qualifications
Experience
• Minimum 7+ years experience with a minimum 4 years experience in
consumer marketing.
• Strong commercial exposure and understanding.
• High level of Emotional energy
• Enhanced Strategic penetration
• Strong people performance – able to inspire and mobilize people (both
direct reports and a broad range
of others) to deliver great results
• Strong project management skills – able to manage multiple projects and
execute them all well.
To apply, please follow the link below:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^_slp_rhc_Fa9FPBRQXCxH9nxFhRPg659niLmHur
zfTEYbZqlSiFluMXXDKJFJLuydyxXnBfR&jobId=1800226&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=
208&JobSiteInfo=1800226_208&GQId=0
PLATFORM FOR GROWTH MANAGER – EAST AFRICA
AutoReqId: 31591BR
Function: Sales - Commercial
Type of Job: Full Time
Country: Flexible - Kenya
Dimensions of the role
Diageo Africa produces & distributes premium branded drinks, in more
than 40 countries across Africa. Our business
model includes wholly owned businesses, publicly quoted companies (e.g.
East Africa Breweries Limited with a market
capitalization of c$2bn USD and Guinness Nigeria PLc with a market
capitalization of c$1.5bn), joint ventures, 3rd
party distributors & licensed brewing partnerships.
Market Complexity
Diageo Africa has a broad beverage portfolio, consisting of regional and
local brands including soft drinks. Africa
has 3 significant regional beer players (SABM, BGI, and Heineken) and our
relationship with each not only includes
some form of partnership (ranging from licensed brewing of our brands to
profit sharing joint ventures), but also
includes them as our competitors in different geographies. Premium spirits
has experienced significant growth, and
international companies are beginning to dial up their presence in Africa.
Leadership Responsibilities
As a key member of the Africa Commercial regional team this role will work
closely with the Africa Sales Leadership
team (ASLT) and their in-market 3rd party distribution teams to ensure we
transform our 500+ Distributors to
Strategic Partners leveraging the DWS - Platform for Growth programme and
in turn building our Key Accounts
teams Capability to successfully manage these partners through the
Standards of Excellence programme.
This role will be instrumental in both designing the Distribution
Development Programme and then orchestrating the
change across a number of markets, and where relevant, participating
directly with the markets to guarantee the
outcomes
For optimal effectiveness the role holder will need to establish a local
market presence. Ideally the candidate will be
locally based, alternatively candidates who are prepared to immerse
themselves in the market by spending up to 3
out of 4 weeks in market a one time, will be considered.
Purpose of Role
To guarantee that Diageo Africa has the most effective, sustainable and
advantaged Route to Consumer and Route
to Market in all of its Key IMC’s and this capability and the
transformation in availability has become a tangible
competitive advantage that delivers sales Destination 2014.
Top Accountabilities
• Distribution Development Strategy
• Ensuring the most effective RTC/RTM in our IMC’s
• Building Strategic partners by embedding Platform for Growth
• Transform Key customer management capability with Standards of
Excellence
• Managing Performance
Qualifications and experience required
• Sales background and experience across multiple channels with emphasis
on Key Account management
and/or 3rd party distributors.
• Experienced to review, evaluate and propose RTC/RTM options and
strategies.
• Works with key stakeholders to develop and align on strategy and its
implementation.
• Able to develop and execute a strong strategy for Distributor
development.
• Focus on delivery of performance - has sense of urgency and commitment
and is a role model for brilliant
execution.
• Builds and sustains trust with others through real relationships at all
levels and cross functionally
• Able to influence and orchestrate change across multiple businesses
• A track record of creating the culture, behaviours and capabilities
needed to inspire change with teams.
• Commercially Astute - Understands the commercial & competitive context
and can identify implications of
actions on this.
• Analytical and understands financial business linkages.
To apply, please follow the link below:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^_slp_rhc_Fa9FPBRQXCxH9nxFhRPg659niLmHur
zfTEYbZqlSiFluMXXDKJFJLuydyxXnBfR&jobId=1800120&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=
208&JobSiteInfo=1800120_208&GQId=0
BRAND EXECUTIVE
AutoReqId: 31670BR
Function: Marketing
Type of Job: Full Time
Country: Kenya
Purpose of the job
To implement and co-ordinate marketing activities for specific brands with
the aim of increasing awareness,
enhancing brand image and sales
Main Duties
• To provide brand plan input and prepare action plans for various
international and local brands. This would
cover strategic and tactical promotions within set budgets.
• Co-ordinate Marketing activities in the trade with the Sales Department
• To plan and organize events involving the stated brands.
• To undertake post-event follow up of activities carried out.
• To liaise with advertising agency on advertising campaigns
• To track Advertising Merchandising and promotion budgets
JOB SPECIFICATION
Minimum Qualifications:
B Comm – Marketing option or equivalent
Personal Attributes
• Energy
• Passion
• Integrity
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Flexibility in work hours
• Customer service
• Ability to monitor changes in drinks industry
Skills required:
• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation/Communication skills
• Creativity
• Brand awareness
• Numeracy
To apply, please follow the link below:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^_slp_rhc_Fa9FPBRQXCxH9nxFhRPg659niLmHur
zfTEYbZqlSiFluMXXDKJFJLuydyxXnBfR&jobId=1802690&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=
208&JobSiteInfo=1802690_208&GQId=0
INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTE
PROJECT ASSISTANT (31 March 2012)
Vacancy Number: PA/PLE/03/12
Department: PLE
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 1.5-year contract renewable subject to availability of funds
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the
crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing highquality
livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty
reduction and sustainable
development. ILRI is one of 15 centers supported by the Consultative Group
on International Agricultural Research
(CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya
(headquarters) and Ethiopia,
with other offices located in other regions of Africa
(Mali, Mozambique, and Nigeria)
as well as in South Asia (India,
Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and
Vietnam)
and East Asia (China).
Purpose:
The Project Assistant will provide the Horn of Africa project with
administrative and financial support.
Scope:
The Project Assistant will be reporting to the Senior Scientist, PLE and
work closely with the Programme Assistant, PLE,
the Programme Management Officer (PMO) and also with the other wider PLE
Theme.
Key areas of accountability:
To ensure that the budget is well managed and the financial report is well
presented and prepared, maintain the
group’s database, ensure payment is on time and other administrative roles
delegated to him/her.
Responsibilities
• Ensure maintenance of the group’s budget and preparation of the
financial report.
• Support and maintain an up-to-date database.
• Plan and organize the anticipated field engagement of the group
• Coordinate the general administrative roles within the group and its
stakeholders
• Organizing and coordinating the local and international logistics of
meetings, workshops, travel and also
verifying related expenses
• Provide support services in word processing, report formatting, and
graphics for presentations.
• Backstopping designated out-posted staff to ensure that they receive
prompt information and support to all
requests
Requirements
• A Bachelors in Business Administration
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages; (Excel use a must)
• Have an experience in budget management for donor funded projects
(USAID)
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal communication in
English, including web based
communications;
• Personal organization and ability to work independently;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a
multicultural environment; and
• Superior multi-tasking skills with the ability to coordinate prioritize
and organize tasks to meet deadlines
with minimal supervision.
• Able to work well with others as a team.
Terms of Appointment:
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is
open to Kenyan nationals
only. The position is on a 2-year contract renewable subject to
satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
This position is job level 2C with a starting salary is KES.105, 833.00.
This is exclusive of other benefits provided by
ILRI
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in
the position, what they can bring to the job
and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three
referees who are knowledgeable about the
candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human
Resources Director before 31 March 2012.
The position title and reference number PA/PLE/03/12 should be clearly
marked on the subject line of the online
application.
To apply, please follow the link below
http://ilrijobs.wordpress.com/2012/03/15/ilri-vacancy-project-assistant-closing-31-march-
2012/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ILRIjobs+%28ILRI+jobs%29
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (3 April 2012)
Vacancy Number: RT/PLE/03/12
Department: PLE
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year contract
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the
crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing highquality
livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty
reduction and sustainable
development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group
on International Agricultural Research
(CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya
(headquarters) and Ethiopia,
with other offices located in other regions of Africa
(Mali, Mozambique, and Nigeria)
as well as in South Asia (India,
Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and
Vietnam)
and East Asia (China).
ILRI seeks to recruit a Research Technician to provide support to a range
of research areas, including climate risk
management and climate change in pastoral systems, climate change and food
security, and long term development
opportunities in dryland areas of Africa.
This will include participation in the design of research activities;
literature
search and review; data collection, entry and analysis; summarizing and
writing of reports. His/her responsibilities
will include primary and secondary data collection, assistance with data
analysis (qualitative and quantitative),
literature searches, and report writing.
Location:
The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya
with travel to other countries where ILRI works.
Responsibilities
• Conduct literature searches and synthesize findings
• Contribute to organization of workshops and meetings
• Document workshop proceedings as needed
• Collect, document and maintain datasets and information
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data
• Organize and assist with field data collection
• Organize and document system characterization activities for the CGIAR
research programme and
Integrated and Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems for Improved
Food Security and Livelihoods in
Dry Areas.
• Contribute to writing of journal articles and other publications
• Contribute to communicating research to different types of audience
Requirements
• A Master’s degree in one of the following fields: Geography, Sociology,
Anthropology, Agricultural
economics Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies,
Developmental Studies.
• A minimum of 3 years post-masters experience
Other Qualifications
• Knowledge of dryland systems, natural resource management and/or
agricultural development problems in
the tropics.
• Excellent skills with all MS Office packages
• Excellent English writing skills
• Ability to conduct literature searches and write up findings in a
coherent and original manner
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills
• Strong analytical thinker with a problem-solving attitude
• Ability to facilitate stakeholder workshops
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work flexibly in
multicultural, multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally
• A sense of creativity and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Terms of Appointment:
The position is a 2 year contract level 2C with a starting salary of KES.
105,833. This is exclusive of other benefits
provided by ILRI.
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in
the position, what they can bring to the job
and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three
referees who are knowledgeable about the
candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human
Resources Director before 31 March 2012.
The position title and reference number PA/PLE/03/12 should be clearly
marked on the subject line of the online
application.
To apply, please follow the link below
http://ilrijobs.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/ilri-vacancy-research-technician-closing-3-april-
2012/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ILRIjobs+%28ILRI+jobs%29
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
COUNTRY DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Job ID: 324778
Job Function: Corporate Affairs
Location: Kenya
- SCB
Full/Part Time: Full time
Regular/Temporary: Permanent
Job Description
To execute a digital and social media strategy and coordinate execution
across SCB relevant departments with
ultimate objective to build consistent SCB brand equity across campaign
and support business to achieve financial
results. This role coordinates with marketing and communication teams to
support their respective missions.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Strategy
• Adapt global digital media and lead generation strategy to country
specific business agenda.
• Adapt global social media strategy to country specific conditions.
• Partner with country level business to synergize and develop marketing
strategy and execution.
Engage
• Manage day to day execution on all social media platforms
• Develop strategies, tactics and content to drive traffic to SCB social
media channels and website
• Draft, edit and post content across all online channels (including
writing blog posts, producing digital content
– video)
• Create relationships with key influencers in the social media space
• Identify thought leadership opportunities for SCB
• Integrate online communications in support of our overall communications
objectives
Monitoring
• Monitor SCB country level presence in social media space.
• Compile and produce meaningful recommendation for related party.
• Support related business on product development, and campaigns
monitoring, and trend spotting.
• Monitor competition and best in class in country: Conduct competitive
intelligence to review the competitions
participation in social media and be aware of market changes and
developments
• Manage online brand reputation
• Play a key role in crisis communication by recommending appropriate
responses
• Review new social media tools, trends and applications and recommend
SCB’s participation
Content creation and delivery
• Develop and drive digital lead generation capability.
• Manage country and business website and mobile sites.
• Create and publish country level content.
• Ensure consistent brand message across campaigns and platforms.
• Build engaging customer via social media.
• Increase brand equity in every single point of contact with SCB via
social media.
• Develop and manage internal country digital platforms and communication
Qualifications & Skills
• Graduate degree in marketing, journalism, public relations,
communications or related field
• Experience in marketing and specifically digital media channels.
• Subject matter expertise on social media.
• Strong project management skills
• Customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work with multiple
contributors at various levels.
• Experience of website or community management.
• Public relations experience, a plus. Planning and developing strategy
around campaigns.
• Experience sourcing and managing content development and publishing.
• Ability to jump from creative to analytical, able to demonstrate why
their ideas are analytically sound
• Strategic thinker with the ability to understand how online
communications can best achieve SCB objectives
• Excellent editorial judgment with exceptional writing skills,
particularly for web
• Demonstrated professional experience using Twitter, Linkedin, facebook,
Google+, YouTube, and Blogs to
advance marketing objectives
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills
• Experience with online social media metrics tools
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and understand
implications of changes in social media trends
Diversity & Inclusion
Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe
that a work environment which embraces
diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of
people to sustain strong business performance
and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee
can develop a sense of belonging, and
have the opportunity to maximize their personal potential.
To apply, please follow the link below:
https://cgportal.global.standardchartered.com/psc/hrms/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRS.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL
DEPUTY HEAD AFRICA PRODUCT CONTROL (27 March 2012)
Job ID: 318558
Job Function: Finance
Location: Kenya
- SCB
Full/Part Time: Full time
Regular/Temporary
Why Standard Chartered?
70,000 reasons why we are a different kind of bank
Standard Chartered, the world’s best international bank, leading the way
in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Job Description
The individual will be responsible for the management of the Product
Control function for Global Markets in Africa.
The function is responsible for the production of daily P&L, financial
reconciliation of GM systems to the banks ledger
systems, daily trader support and in general ensuring integrity over
reported GM performance numbers. The role will
be the primary point of contact between Finance and the Global Markets
business heads & treasurers.
Global Markets is a leading market participant in FX, ALM and Fixed Income
products, with an increasing presence in
derivatives, corporate finance and structured products.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Manage the daily flash P&L reporting process for the various GM
product lines on a regional basis.
Significant improvements in daily MlS are required as a priority.
• Support the GM and Country CFos in the development and maintenance of a
robust control environment
around the GM product set.
• Support the GM business heads with quality MIS reporting across all
aspects of their business. This will
include P&L analytics, risk based P&L explanation, MM computation
& accrual rate analysis, Balance Sheet
analysis and Performance Commentary, some cost analysis and limited
planning and budgetary support.
• Responsible for implementation and development of various Global Markets
& Group Accounting Policies.
To ensure IFRS, ALCO and other practices are regionally consistent.
• Assist the roll out of any new product programs and to support the
Business/Country Finance in all financial
and booking / system related issues for new products.
• Ensure all adjustments made by PC valuation are implemented in
accordance with Valuation policies.
• Management of system changes as they impact the Global Markets finance
area.
Qualifications & Skills
• Degree level; preferably with a Finance /Business background.
• Qualified accountant with atleast4-5 years post qualifying experience
and with experience in a major
auditing /accounting practice.
• Experience of Global Markets treasury products, ideally covering FX,
interest rate derivatives, options, ALM.
Other products would be an advantage.
• A strong understanding of the financial and tax reporting requirements
and issues for GM products. Africa
specific experience & product knowledge would be an advantage
• Ability to work under constant pressure to tight deadlines and deliver
high quality output
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate &
challenge at all levels both written (report
and guideline writing) and verbally
• Lateral thinker with ability to use own initiative.
• Effective manager & developer of junior staff.
How to Apply
You can search and view current opportunities across our organization and
apply immediately by registering or
logging in to our careers website www.standardchartered.com/careers. To
help speed up your application, please
note the following:
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information)
We will ask you about your education, career history and skills and
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information to hand when completing your application
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save your application at any time and return
to complete it at your convenience.
Closing Dates
The closing date for applications is 27/03/2012. Please note all closing
dates are given in Hong Kong time (GMT +
8 hours). We aim to respond to successful applicants within four weeks and
will keep a record or your application in
our database so that we can contact you when suitable vacancies arise in
future.
Diversity & Inclusion
Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe
that a work environment which embraces
diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of
people to sustain strong business performance
and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee
can develop a sense of belonging, and
have the opportunity to maximize their personal potential.
To apply, please follow the link below:
https://cgportal.global.standardchartered.com/psc/hrms/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRS.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL
SALES & RELATIONSHIP MANAGER EMPLOYEE BANKING
Job ID: 324035
Job Function: Consumer Banking
Location: Kenya
- SCB
Full/Part Time: Full time
Regular/Temporary: Permanent
Job Description
• Generate new Corporate sign-ups
• Relationship Management of existing Corporates effectively to facilitate
portfolio growth
• Driving Activations and penetration of signed up schemes
• To assess the risk profiles of customer segments and contribute to the
Development of effective control
measures within the PDD.
• Adherence and compliance to the local and group standards on Operations
risk, Money laundering
Prevention (CDD), Service standards
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Sales Management
• To grow the portfolio through a focused market segment approach by
creating effective relationships that
maximize revenues and Asset growth
• Establish relationships with key Corporations to offer them scheme
lending
• To support in the launch of products, sales strategy, and campaigns to
key segments for profitable and
quality business
• Cross-sell to existing Corporate Customers
Marketing and Campaign Management
• Support Branch sales, Call centre, and other sales channels to achieve
sales objectives for Kenya.
• To support the campaign concept and analyze campaign findings against
proposals.
• Work with Product Development Manager in the development and execution
of Marketing initiatives for the
acquisition, retention and growth of target customers base
Relationship Management
• Generate referrals from HR, Finance and Senior Executives to acquire,
expand and retain profitable
relationships and grow market share.
• Work closely with other Value Centers to generate sales leads
• Work closely with the other Corporate Relationship Managers in building
relationships with companies on the
approved list
• Generate referrals and use Market Intelligence to achieve deeper
relationships with customers
Business Planning & Financial Management
• Source potential organizations and recommend their inclusion in the
approved company list
• Advise the Business on companies which exhibit high risk policies and
practices hence control and manage
risk
Qualifications & Skills
• University Graduate with at least 3 years’ managerial experience in
financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of Consumer Banking products, services and delivery
channels
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and financial
management skills.
• Ability to identify need for change and to drive the desired changes;
adaptable and flexible in anticipating
and realizing market opportunities.
• Thorough understanding of the market and its dynamics.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, internally and
externally.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and experience in personal credit policy.
• Experience in Sales or relationship management.
• Strong PC skills and ability to interprate and implement MIS
To apply, please follow the link below:
https://cgportal.global.standardchartered.com/psc/hrms/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRS.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL
PRACTICAL ACTION
PROJECT ASSISTANT – ENERGY (22 March 2012)
Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor
communities to help them choose and use
technology to improve their lives today and in generations to come.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, results-oriented and
proactive team player to fill the position of Project
Assistant – Energy. The position is for a fixed period of one-year and
will be based in Nairobi
with occasional travel
to the field.
Reporting to the Project Officer – Energy, the successful candidate will
be responsible for the implementation of
energy assignments and project activities with Practical Action Consulting
(PAC), including the PISCES and Bioethanol
Pilot projects in Kenya.
In addition, the successful candidate will also support the development of new
energy work
and contribute to the Energy strategy development in the East African
Regional Office.
Key Responsibilities
• Effectively implement relevant energy assignments/ project(s) within PAC
• Effectively undertake consultancy assignments in renewable energy
• Participate in needs assessments and other surveys
• Effectively monitor and evaluate the projects with a view to informing
the implementation process and keep
the desired project outputs in perspective
• Document lessons learnt in each assignment/project
• Manage client/stakeholder relationships and develop new partnerships
• Develop and review project documents
• Participate in project trainings and meetings
• Participate in PAC Team Meetings
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely project reports and Time Sheets
• Support the development of new energy assignments (project concept
notes, EOIs, proposals)
• Manage organizational resources within projects /assignments.
Qualifications, skills and competencies
• Degree in Energy or Environmental Sciences or any other relevant field
• Certificate in Project Management/Community Development would be an
added advantage
• Minimum two (2) years relevant work experience in research, policy
dialogue or consultancy in the
renewable energy sector
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and
Kiswahili
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent networking skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work as part of a team.
Application letter together with a CV indicating current and expected
salary, and names of three professional
referees (one of whom must the current supervisor) plus their day-time
contacts should be submitted to Practical Action
by email on: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke. to be received no later
than 22nd March 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Practical Action is an “equal opportunity” employer and highly encourages
women to apply.
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