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Friday, July 30, 2010

Nairobi Java House: Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya

Nairobi Java House, a leading chain of restaurants in Nairobi, is seeking a talented & experienced individual to fill in the following positions:

Assistant Purchasing Manager
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Managing effectively and efficiently company’s procurement process.
* Processing and evaluating quotations and expediting orders.
* Advising the company on the market trends.
* Liaising with user departments and central stores to ensure timely delivery of goods and services and avoiding stock outs.
* Creating, evaluating and maintaining effective relationship and partnership with suppliers.
* Conducting extensive and continuous market research to ensure that the company gets the best prices at all the times.

Qualifications and Experience:
* Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management
* University Degree is an added advantage
* Good knowledge of standard procurement guidelines and experience in handling medium to large procurement and supplies transactions.
* Must have a minimum of three years experience in a large company in a similar position.
* Demonstrated experience in leveraging suppliers to meet quality, price and delivery requirements.
* Proactive approach to business initiatives, including the ability to multitask, think creatively, identify issues and present solutions.
* Leadership and supervisory skills
* Good communication and negotiation skills

Brand Executive
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Generation and implementation of brand related strategies and activities
* Execution of brand budgets
* Initiating and organizing promotional/ marketing campaigns in line with brand plans
* Planning and overseeing merchandising mechandising activities as they relate to brand
* Organizing brand events and vetting proposals/ requests given
* Liaising with the relevant service and Agencies in implementation of brand activities
* Educating key stakeholders on brands to effectively service the end- user
* Implement a brand orientation process for Java staff and management.
* Represent Nairobi Java House in media and public events whenever needed.

Qualifications and Experience:
* Degree in a Business related field with a specialization in marketing management or equivalent from a recognized university
* Must have minimum two years experience in a similar position in a multi-national organization or in a brand management/advertising firm.
* Team player with excellent organization and interpersonal skills
* Communications, report writing, and good negotiation skills are a must
* Strong ICT skills
* Strong analytical skills
* Must also have commercial acumen, strong analytical, problem solving and planning skills.
* Strong design-oriented background and ability to execute ideas with designers too achieve brand-related goals.

Assistant Project Manager /Construction Supervisor:
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Assist in the planning and implementation of new unit construction projects
* Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
* Define project tasks and resource requirements
* Develop full scale project plans
* Assemble and coordinate project staff
* Manage project budget and resource allocation
* Plan and schedule project timeliness
* Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
* Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs

Qualifications and Experience:
* Higher Diploma in Building & Construction/Electrical Engineering
* University Degree is an added advantage
* Must have minimum two years experience in a similar position.
* Professional training and knowledge in ArchiCAD and AutoCAD is an added advantage.
* Excellent business management and developmental skills
* Direct work experience in project management capacity
* Has management and coordination skills and experience
* Leadership and supervisory skills
* Good communication and negotiation skills

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit their application letter together with detailed curriculum vitae (CV) indicating names and contact addresses of three referees, current & expected remuneration to the undersigned not later than 13th August 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Kindly address your application to:

The Managing Director,
Nairobi Java House,
P. O. Box 21533 – 00505,
Nairobi

or via email md@nairobijavahouse.com


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