Swivel Marketing: Business Development Managers and Client Service Executives

Swivel Marketing Ltd is an Experiential Marketing Company playing in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia and Ghana. Swivel also runs an events management and events equipment company - Swivel Entertainment.

We are currently seeking to recruit a team of energetic, self driven people with great attitude who will join us in our journey to put Swivel’s mark across the continent of Africa.

Specifically we are looking for:

Business Development Managers

For Kenya, Tanzania and Ghana

This a B2B role, tasked with generating business opportunities for Swivel Marketing within their assigned markets.

This includes generating business leads, the subsequent follow up and closure.

The Person: - An ambitious individual ready to grow to the next level in 2 years, she or he will have experience in developing great business relationships underlined by a great go- getter attitude.

Education: - 1st Degree in any discipline

Client Service Executives

Kenya and Uganda

This is a business development support role, ensuring the delivery of excellent client service that will help clients achieve their objectives.

The Person: - Great attitude and energy, preferably fresh graduates or with maximum 2 year experience

Education: - 1st Degree in any discipline

Think you can make it?

Send your CV to jobs@swivel-marketing.com

Closing on 12th Aug 2011

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Gulf African Bank: Remedial Manager & Credit Manager

Gulf African Bank Kenya is one of the few fully Sharia'h compliant banks operating in this region. Our products address the needs of not just Muslims, but everyone in the market. Some of our innovative products have won awards, and our customer service has been labeled exceptional.

We are more than just a financial service provider – we are a real partner in business.

We are currently inviting applications for the following vacant positions:

Remedial Manager
Key Responsibility:
Reporting to the Head of Credit, the Remedial Manager will ensure adequate management and controls over all overdrawn accounts and non-performing loans (NPLs), realising collateral in a timely manner and implementing prompt legal action in order to maximise recovery of the debt and ensure that all unrecoverable debt is written off once the recovery process has been exhausted.

This includes facility restructuring where possible.
Main tasks:
* To ensure that the correct level of provision is raised in line with regulatory requirements and the bank's internal procedures and that all set targets for the reduction / recovery of debt are met.
* To ensure all Bank and statutory returns related to NPLs are accurately and timely produced.
* To ensure that all the necessary systems and controls are in place to properly manage the NPL book and maximise the recovery of debt.
* To control and monitor the outsourced recovery process.
* To recommend the correct level of provision in line with regulatory requirements and the bank's internal procedures. Resolve all customer queries that arise on accounts that have been placed under the remedial actions.
* To recommend write off of unrecoverable debt once all the recovery avenues and processes have been exhausted.
* To ensure compliance with Central Bank regulations.
* To ensure that all monthly and quarterly CRB, credit risk and non-performing loan returns/reports are properly prepared, signed off and submitted within set deadlines.
* To peruse Internal Audit reports and ensure that any shortcomings highlighted with regard to NPLs have been sufficiently addressed.
* To prepare Credit proposals for restructured facilities and/or repayment proposals.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:
* A Degree preferably in Finance or Business from a recognized university
* Experience in remedial management is compulsory
* Possess credit analysis skills
* Legal knowledge in recovery will be an added advantage
* Previous corporate banking relationship management is also an added advantage
* Good interpersonal and negotiation skills are necessary due to nature of the job
* Have worked in a busy credit control/recoveries department for at least 3 years

Credit Manager
Key Responsibility:
Reporting to Head of Credit, the successful candidate will be responsible for credit risk evaluation of proposals from the various market segments and sectors.

He/she will be in-charge of a team of Credit Analysts to ensure thorough analysis and evaluation of proposals emanating from business.

One will also be expected to sit for the Head of department in his/her absence and work closely with Management Credit Committee.

Main tasks:
* To carry out comprehensive credit risk analysis and appraisals of loan proposals
* To ensure compliance with CBK requirements relating to bank lending
* To ensure achievement of acceptable recovery rate for all disbursed facilities
* To prepare and submit CBK returns within set timelines
* To respond to customer queries promptly
* To supervise a team of credit analysts within the credit function
* To deputize the Head of Credit
* To work closely with the Management Credit Committee (MCC) in approving of facilities recommended by business

Qualifications, skills and experience required:
* A Degree preferably in Finance or Business from a recognized university
* Full qualification in accounting / finance
* At least 3 years working experience at similar level gained in a busy Credit role in a Bank
* Supervisory experience a compulsory
* Must have knowledge in core computer system usage in credit
* MBA holders are preferred

Applications for these positions should be sent with detailed CVs and names of three referees to reach us on or before Friday 12th August 2011 through our recruitment e-mail recruitment@gulfafricanbank.com
Only short-listed candidates will be notified within two weeks of the closing date.

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Inmobia: Project Managers & Editors for Content Group

Due to our rapid expansion across the African continent we seek to recruit suitably qualified, enthusiastic and highly dynamic people for our African Headquarters in Nairobi.

Project Managers

Job description:

* You will be interacting with our customers, our sales team and our technical team.
* As part of our dynamic project team you are responsible for handling assigned projects and ensure delivery to our customers.
* On a daily basis you coordinate tasks involved in the projects and find solution so we meet deadlines.
* Together with the sales team, you are responsible for delivery to our customers.

Skills & background:

* Bachelor’s degree, min. diploma in Project Management and/or Marketing.
* Min 2 years experience as Project Manager, within telecom can be advantage.
* People skills essential, good communication skills, ability to resolve project conflicts.
* Computer literate: should be competent in MS Office.
* Team player, positive towards acquiring new skills, self-motivated and results oriented.
* French fluently in oral and writing is an advantage.

Salary to be negotiated.

Please email your application latest 17th August 2011 to Job-PM@inmobia.com

Editors for Content Group

Job description:

* You will be sourcing, editing, writing and uploading content to be distributed to users on their mobile devises – e.g. national and international news, sport, weather – in 16 African countries.
* As part of our editor team, you will be working with the group and individually.
* Possibility to be assigned to ad hoc content projects that develop content such as ringtones, Trivia, wall papers etc.
* The editors work from 7 AM to 3 PM, daily including shifting weekends, and with two days off each week.

Skills & background:

* Speak and write French, English and Swahili fluently.
* Min. diploma in linguistics.
* Good at phrasing and formulating in writing.
* Computer literate: Competent in MS Office, web and communication tools.
* You are a team player, positive towards acquiring new skills, self-motivated and results oriented.
* French fluently in oral and writing is an advantage.

Salary to be negotiated.

Please email your application latest 17th August 2011 to Job-Editors@inmobia.com.

Further Information

Please send your application to the email address indicated under the relevant position and note:

* One file ONLY with Application letter (1 page) and CV (max 3 pages), format Word or PDF.
* The file name must include the “JOBTITLE” and your name.

You can find further information about our company on www.inmobia.com

Inmobia is a worldwide leading provider of mobile platforms and services for mobile operators, media, advertising and digital companies, as well as financial and health organizations.

Inmobia is a Danish company, founded in 1998, with offices in Scandinavia, Bahrain, Kenya, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Colombia, Mexico and USA.

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Howard Humphreys (EA): Jobs and Vacancies

Howard Humphreys (EA) Ltd, a Consulting Engineering firm with permanent offices in both Kenya and Tanzania is seeking to recruit suitably qualified staff for the following positions in its Nairobi office:

1. Civil Engineers (4 positions) - Bsc Civil Engineering, Registered or Registrable with Engineers Registration Board, with minimum 5 years postgraduate experience in design and/or supervision of roads,
water supply, sanitation and related infrastructure works.

2. High Voltage Transmission Engineers (Electrical) - Bsc Electrical Engineering (Power Option) with experience in design, preparation of technical specifications, bills of quantities, tender documentation and site supervision of High Voltage Transmission Lines, Substations and related services.

Category A: Required Experience: 5 -10 years

Category B: Required Experience 10 years and above

3. Irrigation Engineer - Bsc Civil/Agricultural Engineering and Registered with Engineers Registration Board. Minimum 7 years experience in design and supervision of irrigation schemes. Post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.

4. Construction Project Planner/Scheduler – University Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related fields with minimum 5 years experience in construction project scheduling, planning and monitoring of projects with multiple contracts and must be conversant with the use Microsoft Project, Suretrack and/or Primavera Project Planner (P3 & P6).

Candidate should be capable of preparing detailed WBS and generating management and progress reports including modeling of resources using these software.

5. Health & Safety Officer - Relevant University degree with a minimum post graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, 5 years hands-on experience in implementing Health & Safety Management Systems on large infrastructural projects; Registered with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services; working knowledge of the OSHA 2007, EMCA 1999, and other related Health & Safety regulations; Good understanding of Risk Assessment and Hazard analysis process; Ability to develop, plan, and conduct training workshops.

6. Sociologist - Bachelor’s degree in Sociology or equivalent from a recognized University. A Masters Degree will be an added advantage. Minimum of 5 years experience in carrying out Socio-economic studies for infrastructure projects and experience in preparation and implementation of Resettlement Action Plans.

All applicants should provide full details of computer literacy on engineering/business software packages, and must be team players with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to submit their applications, attaching detailed Curriculum Vitae with telephone contact and copies of certificates and testimonials, indicating the position applied for, so as to reach the address below not later than 29th August 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Human Resources Manager
Howard Humphreys (EA) Ltd
Muthangari Drive, Off Waiyaki Way
P. O. Box 30156-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Or email hr@howardhumphreys.co.ke

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Aga Khan Foundation: Programme Associate, Education

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational development agency promoting creative and effective solutions to selected problems that impede social development in developing countries.

AKF East Africa invites applications for the following position based in Nairobi.

Programme Associate, Education

The Education Programme Associate is a key member of the regional education team and will report to the Regional Programme Officer, Education.

S/he will be responsible for providing support to AKF education programme.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the education grants in the sector including ensuring timely and high quality narrative reports and adherence to donor grant conditions;
* Participate in, organise, and/or lead capacity building and training for AKF education projects and partners staff on improving the overall understanding of donor requirements, including producing high quality reports;
* Oversee activity realignment of program activities and budgets utilisation with donor requirements in consultation with the Regional Education Programme Officer;
* Ensure delivery of high quality communications materials in consultation with the Communication Officer for external audiences;
* Provide support in identifying potential funding for education programmes and support in the development of new programme proposals and concept notes.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

* University Degree preferably in education, international development, or related fields;
* Proven experience in grant management in the context of complex integrated development programms;
* Experience in the development of various communications products is desirable;
* Excellent writing and reporting skills;
* Good analytical mind with ability to grasp complex details;
* Strong commitment to development issues and willingness to help build capacity of programme staff

Interested applicants are requested to submit CV including names and email contacts of three referees and, cover letter explaining why you are best suited for the position by Friday 19th August, 2011 to the

Regional Human Resources Manager,
Aga Khan Foundation, East Africa,

by e-mail to: recruitment-akfea@akdn.org

or mail to

The Aga Khan Foundation, Kenya,
P.O. Box 40898, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org)

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Mobile Planet: Software Engineer - Core Developer and Software Engineer - Web Developer

Mobile Planet Limited creates, hosts and manages mobile value added services across 21 mobile networks in 15 different countries.

We are currently looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals to join our existing energetic and dynamic team in the roles of:

1. Software Engineer - Core Developer

2 positions

The Job: Develop core software using Open Source technologies

Education & Experience:

* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent
* 3-5 years experience in commercial product development or a related field

Skills & Competencies:

* Fundamental understanding of Object Oriented Programming
* Excellent programming skills in Java or Python.
* Knowledge of C/C++ a bonus
* Good understanding of common network protocols
* Understanding of telecommunications protocols such as SMPP a bonus
* Familiarity with Linux / Unix

Core Competencies:

* Excellent communication skills
* Team player
* Organized and highly energetic

2. Software Engineer - Web Developer

2 Positions

The Job: Develop web based applications using Open Source technologies

Education & Experience:

* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent
* 3-5 years experience in commercial product development or a related field

Skills & Competencies:

* Excellent skills in HTML/CSS/Ajax/Javascript
* Excellent programming skills in Java or Python
* Good knowledge of web standards and CSS based design
* Good understanding of HTTP, web servers and mobile web technologies
* Good understanding of internet security
* Familiarity with Linux! Unix
* Practical knowledge of Google App Engine a bonus

Core Competencies:

* Excellent communication skills
* Team player
* Organized and highly energetic

Application Procedures:

Applicants should email all their documents in PDF/MS Word format.

No physical or hand delivered applications will be accepted or any verbal solicitation.

All communication relating to applications for this position should be addressed to:

The Recruitment Team
Email address: jobs@mobileplanet.co.ke

Applications should include a one(1) page introduction letter indicating why you are interested in and qualified for the position.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, maximum three pages (3), including the names and addresses of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of your capabilities to a Recruitment Committee.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be received by 5pm on August 19th 2011

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Aga Khan Education Services: Jobs and Vacancies

Aga Khan Education Services, Uganda invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following limited posts:


1. Admissions/Human Resources/Public Relations Officer (1 post)

2. Learning Support Teachers (including ESL teachers)

3. Secondary Teaching Positions in Mathematical Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Systems and Societies, and English Language at higher secondary school level. Applicants should have good understanding of and experience in IGCSE and IB Diploma Program.

4. Limited vacancies are also available at Primary School level for teachers with international school experience in English Language, Mathematics and Music. Knowledge of a variety of contemporary teaching methodologies is a must.

5. Store Keeper (1 post)
Minimum qualifi cation is a Bachelor’s degree for all posts except for Store Keeper whose minimum qualifi cation is a Diploma/certifi cate.

Interested applicants should submit within two weeks from date of advert: a detailed letter of application, current CV; copies of relevant certifi cates; telephone contact; names and contacts of three professional referees to the address below:
Executive Secretary
Aga Khan Education Services, Uganda
Plot 9 - 11, Makerere Road, P. O. Box 6837, Kampala
Tel: +256 414 308 200
Email: admin@akesu.org

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants may obtain details of the specific job from the Executive Secretary; email: admin@akesu.org; Tel: +256 414 308200 +256 414 308200

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Kenya Reinsurance Corporation: Manager - International Business Division

Ref No. KRC/HR/002/12

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), is a leading reinsurer in the region and is listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). It is ISO 9001: 2008 Certified and rated B+ by A.M Best and AA by the Global Credit Rating Company (GCR).

Kenya Re now seeks to recruit and fill the position of Manager - International Business Division.

The Position

The selected candidate will report to the General Manager Reinsurance Operations and will be responsible for managing and providing guidance in the International Business division of the Corporation.

The main duties will include but will not be limited to:

* Developing and ensuring a timely and efficient implementation of the division’s strategy;
* Soliciting and receiving business offers from existing and potential clients in line with the Corporation’s underwriting policy;
* Managing and carrying out international underwriting of the business;
* Maintaining constant liaison with ceding companies, retro cessionaries and monitoring treaty performance;
* Managing business growth;
* Carrying out market visits regularly in the international market for new business and for the renewal of existing business.

The Person

Applicants should be holders of a Bachelors degree in Business, Insurance, Marketing, or related fields.

Possession of a masters degree in a business related field will be an added advantage.

The person should be a fully qualified insurance professional with ACII or FCII qualifications or their equivalent and membership in a recognized insurance professional body.

They should have over six years’ of relevant experience, three of which should have been at senior management level gained in a reputable organization.

Kenya Re is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability.

An appropriate remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Closing Date: 19th August 2011

Applications should be sent by post or via email, attaching thereto CVs and cover letter quoting the relevant reference number and outlining how applicants meet requirements for the position to:-

The Human Resource and Administration Manager
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited
P. O Box 30271, 00100 GPO
Nairobi

E-mail: hr@kenyare.co.ke

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ABT Associates: Jobs and Vacancies

ABT Associates Inc., (www.abtassociates.com), a private US firm specializing in international development, is currently recruiting potential candidates to fill positions for upcoming USAID-funded projects designed to support the goals of Uganda’s

Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP) and to support food security.

Abt is currently recruiting candidates with deep expertise and experience in Uganda related to:

(1) community-level projects promoting improved nutrition and/or enhanced livelihood strategies and / or agricultural production
(2) activities targeting women and youth which promote the engagement of women
(3) project financial and administrative management, especially with USAID and
(4) monitoring and evaluation. Positions include:

Senior Managers and Team Leaders: Advanced degree in public health, rural development, agriculture or nutrition. Candidates must have prior experience managing long-term development programs. USAID project experience preferred. Hands-on knowledge of rural development and food security issues in Southwestern and Northern districts is required.

Nutrition and Family Health Specialists: Advanced degree in public health or nutrition.At least 10 years of relevant experience. Deep knowledge of best practices in community health, behavior change and community mobilization required.

Livelihood and Economic Development Specialists: Degree in agriculture, sustainable development or related degree. At least 10 years of relevant field experience in communities in Southwestern and Northern Uganda. Experience working with gender mainstreaming and engaging a wide range of local stakeholders highly preferred.

Financial Management/Administration Specialists: Business or accounting degree. USAID project management experience preferred. Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.Budgeting and accounting experience required.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists: Advanced degree in agriculture or related field, with at least 6 years of experience relating to data collection and project monitoring of performance, including use of GIS technologies. Experience in establishing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems for USAID programs preferred.

Please send current CV in English to: Ugandajobs@abtassoc.com

Please write the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email

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