Sunday, 18 August 2013

Restaurant Jobs at Dari Restaurant in Kenya

Job Titles: Restaurant Manager,
Sous Chef, Chef De-Partie,
Service Stewards,
Hostess,
Cashiers,
Sales Persons and Barista / Bar Men

Employer: Dari Restaurant
Duty Station: Karen Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 23rd August 2013.

Job Details;
A garden set in the middle of a rare conservation forest in Karen is Dari.
A serene, quiet ambiance restaurant, coffee & tea garden.
We are now hiring staff with the right attitude, persona and qualifications to fill various vacant positions.
The right attitude entails the passion to serve and derive joy from making people enjoy their visit.
The right persons are people with a pleasant disposition towards others.
If you are just looking for a job but you do not like people, you need not apply.
The following positions are open: Restaurant Manager, Sous Chef, Chef De-Partie, Service Stewards, Hostess, Cashiers, Sales Persons and Barista / Bar Men:

Qualifications required:
• Computer literacy is a must.
• Language skills - compulsory.
• Education- diploma or higher desirable but not necessary.
• Experience in hospitality industry - could help or it could be a disadvantage.
• Sales Persons, Restaurant Manager, Barista, Sous Chef & Chef De-Partie MUST all have relevant technical qualification and experience.
• Must be ready to work during the awkward hours and days required by the hospitality industry.

How to Apply:
Please send your applications and CV in confidence via email to the following address; recruitmentdari@gmail.com
or drop it off at Dari Restaurant, Ngong Road, Karen, Gate 165 (next to St. Christopher’s School)
Dari is proudly an equal opportunity employer, hiring without regard for tribe, race, gender or religion.


Qick Televentures Jobs in Kenya - Civil Supervisor

Job Title: Civil Supervisor

Employer: Qick Televentures
Duty Station: Nairobi
Application Deadline: 3rd September 2013

Qick Televentures is a telecom service provider focused on services in Telecom sector in the field of RF, Transmission, BTS installation, BSC, BSS, MSC, NOC among others which works as a backbone for any Operators or Equipment providers.

Responsibilities
• Coordinate all aspects of Qick Televentures civil projects.
• Manage the interface with local stakeholders and local government agencies regarding civil works.
• Supervise the operations of contractors on site to ensure that the company receives value for money and quality in accordance to contract specification, applicable industry codes, and industry wide best practice.
• Provide reports and supporting information, ensuring that the reports, records, timesheets, and invoices are up to date and properly filed
• Provide direction and assistance in utilization of resources between projects so as to optimize work schedules.
• Assist in formulating construction plans, work methods that will improve efficiency and productivity on site  and daily activity schedules that are realistic and workable and will help achieve desired results
• Budget control and management
• Ensure timely completion of projects

Education and requirements
• A Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good understanding of construction industry and Contract law.
• Excellent and proven stakeholder management skills
• Fully conversant with MS Office

How to Apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees:
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416,
Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Sales Executives Jobs in Kenya at Mombasa Island Cargo Terminal (MICT)

Job Title: Sales Executives (3 Positions)

Employer: Mombasa Island Cargo Terminal (MICT)
Duty Station: Mombasa
Application Deadline: 23rd August 2013.

Responsibilities:
• Identifying new clients and business opportunities within the logistics chain
• Maintenance and growth of the existing customer base
• Providing solutions and offering tailor made services to clients where necessary
• Liaising with the MICT Network and business partners worldwide in regards to freight costs and shipment tracking
• Growth of Sales territory and meeting revenue targets
• Compiling accurate and timely reports for internal distribution
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualification & Experience
• Degree in Sales & Marketing from a recognized university.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the freight industry.
• Good understanding of market trend and demand
• Working knowledge of the clearing and forwarding business would be an added advantage.
• Ability to flourish in a competitive environment
How to Apply:
Send your application and detailed CV by email only to hr@mict.co.ke

Jobs in Kenya at Tullow Oil - Field Supervisor, Stakeholder Engagement

Job Title: Field Supervisor, Stakeholder Engagement

Employer: Tullow Oil
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 30th August 2013

Job Details;
Tullow Kenya BV is seeking to recruit a Field Supervisor, Stakeholder Engagement

Job Purpose:
The Field Supervisor, Stakeholder Engagement is the key field (and site) based representative for community and local government engagement activities.
This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the day to day execution of community based activities (engagement, sensitisation and issues management) according to business requirements and applicable policies and guidelines.
This position will play a key role in managing grass roots engagement & consultation and company reputation / social licence to operate issues.

Responsibilities
Community Relations & Consultation
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the operational areas including (but not limited to) impacted communities, County Officials, the media (as requested), NGOs, religious institutions, cultural bodies and internal departments.
• In cooperation with the Social Investment Coordinator, develop and implement community engagement and social impact mitigation guidelines.
• Deploy community relations resources according to business requirements and provide input into business planning processes / decisions as required (accounting for operational impacts and stakeholder impacts on the business objectives).
• Support Corporate Affairs in organising, sponsoring and attending events on behalf of the company and as required.
• Monitor and prioritise relevant political and social intelligence in the areas of operation to the company and report this information in a timely manner through line management.
• Provide project specific oversight and ensure compliance from the community relations perspective.
• Support internal systems and procedures relevant to successful integration of Social Performance requirements in oil exploration and development projects.
• Manage a team of Field Stakeholder Engagement Officers on a day to day basis (daily planning and execution).
• Support permitting and compensation aspects in the areas of operation.
• Monitor the effectiveness of access processes and implement improvements and efficiencies.
• Participate and contribute to community relations audits / reviews (either internal or external).

Social Investment
• Assist in the day to day execution of field based social enterprise projects and initiatives as requested by the Social Impact Manager and / or Social Investment Coordinator.

General Management
• Provide regular updates to the Social Performance Team on the status of issues pertaining to community relations.
• Manage external consultancies effectively as required.
• Manage rotational schedule of community liaison officers and deploy resources according to business requirements.
• Actively support the training and development of direct reports.

Experience and Education:
• Senior education qualified.
• At least five years previous experience working within a community relations / development role.
• Experience within a major infrastructure projects / resource sector is critical.
• Experience operating in a remote, challenging and cross cultural context is essential.
• Previous exposure to environmental / social impact assessment and management would be desirable.  As would exposure to conflict resolution activities.
• Demonstrated skills in planning and delegation.
• Build and maintain a network of local stakeholders and informed parties.
• Ability to translate complex information into strong, easily delivered messages, including the ability to influence, inspire confidence and build trust at all levels.
• Experience in the management of grievances and grievance management systems.
• Ability to integrate consultation outcomes into business and project planning as required.
• Ability to delegate to team members and guide outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage complex matters in a transparent and inclusive fashion.
• Demonstrated ability to produce effective frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure timely access and minimize associated impacts.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies (including key stakeholder engagement) to secure desired outcomes and support objectives.
• Ability to manage external consultants / advisors (as appropriate) to support key deliverables and build capacity.
• Able to work on own initiative as well as effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to manage conflict situations including conflict resolution and analysis.

How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, valid email address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees
All applications and enquiries should be addressed to:
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
Tausi Court, 3rd Floor, along Tausi Road,
Off Muthithi Road, Westlands, Nairobi
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Social Impact Manager Jobs in Kenya at Tullow Oil

Job Title: Social Impact Manager

Employer: Tullow Oil
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 30th August 2013

Job Details;
Tullow Kenya BV is seeking to recruit a Social Impact Manager

Job Purpose:
The Social Impact Manager is responsible for the leadership and management of Tullow Oil Kenya’s field based social performance function.  This remit includes social impact mitigation, community engagement and delivery of field based social investment initiatives / programmes.

This position is a member of the Kenya Social Performance leadership team and reports to the Social Performance Manager.
The role has a very close interface with the Social Performance Advisor and contributes to business unit success by primarily ensuring the timely and effective delivery of social impact mitigations, community engagement and social investment activities.
Key to this role is developing and implementing social impact mitigation and community engagement plans and soliciting buy-in from field based functions critical to the successful implementation of mitigations.

Responsibilities /Key Objectives:
• In close cooperation with the Social Performance Advisor and EHS, contribute to the development of the social aspects / components of the business unit Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS).
• Manage the delivery of specific social performance mitigations / actions as defined by respective ESIA approvals and assist EHS in coordinating the delivery of all ESIA requirements as required.
• Develop and deliver specific management plans as they pertain to specific social impacts and contribute to other management plans as necessary.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of IFC Performance Standards (and other industry standards) as appropriate to ensure management of social impacts pertaining to Tullow’s operations and risks.
• Cooperate with Asset Protection to ensure Human Rights issues (including conflict) are integrated into management plans as appropriate.
• Contribute to risk assessment exercises as requested (such as sensitive areas).
• Support other company initiatives (environmental awareness, local content etc) which contribute to social performance management as requested.
• Support delivery of field based social investment programmes / projects as required and ensure that social investment initiatives account for community resources / assets / requirements and complement business objectives.
• Participate and contribute to Social Performance audits / reviews (either internal or external).
• Engage and manage specialist consultants as required.

Community Engagement
• Provide strategic counsel to management to proactively and effectively manage key issues which have social / community implications.
• Develop and implement a long term public disclosure and community engagement strategy and plan which encompasses all key grassroots stakeholder groups.  This includes developing and maintaining a comprehensive stakeholder map.
• Manage Tullow Kenya’s grievance management system ensuring compliance to international best practice.
• Develop and maintain close networks with community based stakeholders including regulators, NGOs / CSOs, district officials and community authorities among others. Work closely with Communications to develop and execute targeted engagements with key stakeholders in accordance with an agreed strategy.
• Represent Tullow at community / stakeholder engagements as required.
• Work closely with operations to determine extent and focus of engagement activities.

Leadership & General Management
• Provide strategic leadership for the impact management and community engagement team to achieve its objectives through team empowerment and effective delegation, whilst also contributing to the overall leadership of the external affairs function.
• Build and maintain strong team work across the External Affairs function and strive for continual improvement in team performance.
• Develop and maintain strong team work with Operations as well as other cross-functional teams, such as EHS, Asset Protection, Compliance, Legal etc.
• Develop and manage organizational capability, team development, and resourcing and succession strategies with support from the functional lead in London and HR.
• Support annual budget cycle, cost forecasting and key Social Performance contracts as required
• Impact mitigation and community engagement budget.

Experience and Education:
• University Degree (preferably in the humanities, social sciences, anthropology) (minimum).
• Postgraduate qualifications in social sciences / community relations preferred.
• Minimum of seven years experience in a social performance role within an onshore extractives or major infrastructure project delivery is essential.
• Experience in the development of Environmental and Social Management Systems and the practical application of mitigation planning and community engagement methods.
• Previous experience in the application of the IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards and other international standards (OGP, ILO Convention etc).
• Extensive experience in identifying and mapping key stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of grievances and grievance management systems.  Conflict management skills will be essential.
• Strong track record in building successful relationships and securing alignment between multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to assess and understand the complex external operating environment and the implications of this with regards to the delivery of social impact mitigations, community consultation and engagement strategies and investment projects.
• Demonstrated ability to produce effective frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations and appropriate impact / risk management.
• Understanding of the practical application of best practice ESIA methodology and international standards such as the IFC Performance Standards.
• Ability to develop and implement external affairs strategies (including stakeholder engagement) to secure desired outcomes and support business objectives.
• Ability to integrate social outcomes / risks into business and project planning as required.
• Understanding of the UN Global Compact, Voluntary Principles, EITI and Equator Principles and other Social Performance initiatives.
• Ability to identify and select appropriate delivery mechanisms for social investment (ie. Project execution, partnerships, outsourcing, leveraging third party finance etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to manage conflict situations including conflict resolution and analysis.
• Excellent financial skills with experience of budget development and management.
• Ability to delegate to team members and guide outcomes.
• Ability to manage external consultants / advisors (as appropriate) to support key deliverables and build capacity.

How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, valid email address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.
All applications and enquiries should be addressed to:
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
Tausi Court, 3rd Floor, along Tausi Road,
Off Muthithi Road, Westlands, Nairobi
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Safety & Health Officer Jobs in Kenya at Qick Televentures

Job Title: Safety & Health Officer

Employer: Qick Televentures
Duty Station: Nairobi
Application Deadline: 3rd September 2013

Qick Televentures is a telecom service provider focused on services in Telecom sector in the field of RF, Transmission, BTS installation, BSC, BSS, MSC, NOC among others which works as a backbone for any Operators or Equipment providers.

Responsibilities
• Participate in formulating, reviewing and implementing occupational safety & health strategies, policies, norms, guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure the company complies with relevant laws governing health & safety and keep necessary documentation in place.
• Plan and execute periodical health and safety audits, risk assessments and spot-checks and prepare necessary reports and documents for external audits.
• Participate in accident/incident investigations and follow up on implementation of preventative and corrective actions.
• Plan, organize and implement relevant occupational safety and health activities and programs that enhance a safe work culture.
• Provide expert advice and support on safety & health issues to internal stakeholders.
• Conducting and/or organizing industrial safety and health training for company employees.
• Monitor staff compliance to health and safety requirements and monitoring stocking of safety and health equipment.
• Implement processes to reduce the number of injuries occurring.
• Maintain daily recording data of safety incidents, accidents, illnesses and near misses, and maintain the weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual and provide reports to management.

Minimum Qualifications and experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with professional Training in Occupational Health safety or equivalent qualification.
• A Post-graduate diploma in safety management a plus
• Registration with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS) preferred
• Minimum of one  (1) year relevant work experience
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and prompt in reporting.
• Assertive and team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

How to Apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client and a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Area Sales Manager Jobs at Mombasa Island Cargo Terminal (MICT) in Kenya

Job Title; Area Sales Manager (2 Positions)

Employer: Mombasa Island Cargo Terminal (MICT)
Duty Station: Mombasa
Application Deadline: 23rd August 2013.

Responsibilities:
• Developing the range of products and pricing to meet various client expectations
• Identifying new markets/business opportunities and developing these to ensure increased market share
• Creating awareness of the Company‘s products and services
• Developing Annual Sales plans and strategies
• Carrying out market and competitor intelligence activities
• Creating and maintaining a database of MICT clientele and their specific service needs
• Maintenance of the company’s corporate image

Qualifications & Experience
• MBA or a Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing
• Experience in Freight Industry/shipping sales with a proven track record will be an advantage
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with 2 years having served in a Managerial position
• Possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Be a team player and results oriented
• Be assertive and outgoing
• Creative and proactive approach towards challenges
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels especially with external customers
• Demonstrate a proven track record in developing sales strategies and driving sales
How to Apply:
Send your application and detailed CV by email only to hr@mict.co.ke