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Nairobi youth empowerment biz/work opportunity in ICT sector. 
A digital marketing opportunity has a risen within a fast growing 
Internet Marketing Organization that provides; digital marketing and Advertising platform and looking to develop its online presence as part of an exciting digital

Hypermarket & Convenience Stores Manager European Retail Group

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About this company

A European Retail Group starting-up in Africa.

Job description

• Manage the retail operations of the area.
• Responsible for the assortment, pricing, supply chain, layout
• Looking for business development initiatives.
• Monitor shops performance and KPIs
• Accountable for the budget

Requirements

• 5 years in management position in the retail industry (a large store or multiunits)
• Fluent English is a must. French and local language is an asset.

Apply online.

Senior Manager / Manager (Direct Tax_ Corporate Tax) PWC

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Department:Tax

Reference Number:123-KEN00068

The Company

PwC helps organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 184,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

PwC is the leading provider of tax services worldwide. We understand your business and economic environment and we combine this with specialist tax knowledge. We can help you navigate complexity to:
·Achieve business objectives by reducing tax risks and meeting your compliance obligations and
·Improve business and operating efficiency through tax efficiency and understand and manage the total tax contribution your business makes to governments.

Our services include:
·International tax services
·Transfer pricing
·Mergers and acquisitions
·Indirect taxes (including VAT, Customs and Excise)
·Human Resource Services (including International Assignee Services)
·Tax Management and Accounting Services (including Corporate Tax Compliance, Accounting, Payroll and related services, as well as Tax Function Effectiveness)

Roles & Responsibilities

This role requires you to develop specialised tax expertise in at least one or more areas (Direct Tax – Corporate Tax) and act as a key resource on complex tax technical matters.

·Contribute to the development of new methodologies or approaches to address emerging tax issues for our clients.
·Show a good understanding of tax or legal legislation and develop insightful solutions to complex client issues.
·Demonstrate experience in strategic tax planning, restructuring and complex tax authority enquiries, business development initiatives on target clients and development of new market opportunities locally and internationally.
·Assist clients by identifying issues they may not recognise and recommend solutions tailored to their strategic and commercial objectives whilst considering the regulatory environment
·Manage existing client portfolios and maintain sound client relationships
·Identify new opportunities within existing clients
·Leverages on internal and external networks to enhance firm’s connectivity, performance and profitability opportunities
·Ensure compliance with risk management procedures on own and team assignments.
.Ensure that financial targets of self and team are achieved
.Provide coaching on an ongoing basis;
·Provide performance feedback on assignments and input to appraisals for other junior staff;
·Ensure that the working environment contributes to improving staff morale and increasing productivity,
·Provide in writing technical opinions or reports on for clients ;
·Conduct technical training - internal and to clients as and when required;
·Keep up to date with changes in legislation relevant to specific tax areas

Requirements

·Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university,
·You will have an accounting, legal or tax qualification
·Over six years of relevant experience at a managerial level together with good technical tax knowledge in tax specialisms and tax advisory work.
·Excellent analytical skills and commercial expertise are required for you to succeed in this role.
·You must also demonstrate the ability to communicate with impact, have excellent business development and negotiation skills.
·You will have good leadership skills, be an effective team player, excellent management skills and good project management skills.

Additional Information

This role will give you many opportunities for growth and provide you with extra ordinary experiences. If you are keen on growing your career and to get more details on these roles, visit us at website.

Deadline

Closing date: 28 February 2014

Camp Management Couple

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Our client a well established Safari Company in Kenya is looking for a very experienced Camp Management Couple to work in Rwanda.
The successful couple must be stable and happy in each other’s company. They Must have working experience in a remote area.
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Requirements

• Must have 5 – 8 years management experience.
• Africa experience is essential.
• Comfortably able to host clients of all nationalities.
• Able to act in an ‘ambassadorial ‘role as interface between our group and the local and central government bodies.
• Must have long term interest in wildlife and conservation.
• Must be above the age of 30 years.
• Must have complementary skills.
• Must have technical experience.
• Must have photographic expertise.
• Must have financial skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.425,000 – 510,000/= (Approx. 5,000 – 6,000 USD) for a couple.
Deadline: 20th March 2014
Applications:
Send your up to date CV online: 
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job***

Brand Manager The Standard Group

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The Standard Group comprises, The Standard Newspapers, Game Yetu, The Counties, Nairobian, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services.
The Group is looking for a highly motivated, qualified, experienced and reputable team player to fill the above position: 
Roles & Responsibilities

• Execution as well as evaluation of agreed promotional brand activities.
• Regular market visits to connect both the customer and the consumer.
• Develop close working relationships with cross functional departments within the organization
• Prepare annual branding activity plans
• Takes charge of all market data analysis in order to support brand activities

Requirements

• University graduate with a business degree, (MBA) would be an added advantage.
• Proven leadership skills in the service industry or FMCG sector.
• Excellent communication skills
• Well-disciplined all rounded person with the right attitude
• Ability to work well within a team
• Minimum 3 years working experience in a competitive commercial environment.

If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, visit our website to browse through the current openings and vacancies and apply not later than 10th March 2014. Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deputy PORT Terminal Manager Hays

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About this company

POWERING THE WORLD OF WORK,
HELPING PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS ACHIEVE LASTING IMPACT.

Hays is a leading global professional recruiting group, the expert at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide, being the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America.

Hays operates across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments.

With over 7,800 staff in 245 offices in 33 countries across 20 specialisms, last year we placed around 55,000 candidates into permanent jobs, and around 180,000 people into temporary assignments.

For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit our website.

Job description

CONTAINER TERMINAL MANAGER (Deputy )
We are looking to train the next generation of Terminal managers, and we want to hire the best local candidates to take our business forward.  If you are looking for a career in Africa, training and a rotation around the continent, we can help you.
Reporting to the terminal manager, you will help manage, review and develop all aspects of container terminal activities to ensure an efficient and reliable service is achieved for our customers.
Key responsibilities will include;
Supporting the delivery of the Logistics Business Area Business Plan, including assisting with the preparation of business plans, budgets and forecasts

• Developing relationships with existing and potential customers in order to maximise commercial opportunities
• Managing the planning and allocation of labour and ensuring the efficient use of resources  
• Overseeing the day to day operation and management of  the terminal management system

The successful candidate will hold an degree in a related discipline and have extensive people management experience gained within an operational role.  You should also have knowledge of the management of Health & Safety at work, excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, together with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and demonstrate a customer focussed approach.
Excellent salary and benefits package is available.

Requirements

• Educated to Degree or equivalent in a related discipline
• Extensive  people management experience and the ability to lead, develop and motivate the workforce
• Previous management experience in an operational role.    
• Management of health and safety at work 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Negotiation, influencing and problem solving skills
• Able to analyse large volumes of data and identify trends and targets for improvement .
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office
• Enthusiastic and proactive
• Organisational skills and the ability to coordinate a range of duties and meet deadline.
• Evidence of continuous personal development
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Experience of business and operational planning
• Experience of container terminal and vessel operations
• Knowledge and experience of operating plant and machinery
• Experience of planning and allocating resources
• Previous experience of managing change
• Project Management
• Knowledge of container terminal  management systems
• An appreciation of strategic issues
• Experience of budget preparation, financial planning and performance management.

Apply online.

Assistant Pastry Chef Safari Park Hotel

Job Details

Safari Park Hotel, a leading five star hotel situated in Nairobi and serving the top notch of the Hospitality sector seeks to employ well organised and highly motivated Kenyan citizens who are results-oriented to fill the position below
Reporting to the Executive Chef through the Pastry Chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for;

• Assist in the day to day operations of the pastry kitchen.
• Collaborate with the head baker on daily tasks and schedules.
• Liaise with all kitchen production areas for their daily food orders and submit to Executive Sous Chef/purchaser to prepare Market List in a timely manner.
• Ensure that proper par stocks of all food items are maintained.
• Ensure that all coolers and freezers are organized & maintained as per standards
• Execute all buffet production in a timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction
• Along with the Pastry Chef is responsible for all new menu presentations.
• Responsible for reporting all malfunctioning kitchen equipment and report the same to the Pastry Chef/Executive Sous Chef.
• Ensure that all inter kitchen transfers are done in a timely manner and brought to the Executive Chef for authorization
• Supervision of pastry staff in the absence of the pastry chef.

Requirements

• Aged 35 – 45 years
• Be holders of a certificate in bakery / pastry from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel training institution.
• Have at least five (5) years experience in a similar position in a large organisation, specialising in making cakes, bread and general baking.
• Organised and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in tight production schedules and set quotas for number of items to be produced on a daily basis.
• Innately creative and self motivated.
• Sound knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the Kitchen and possess discipline to enforce those standards.
• Be Computer literate.

How to apply;
Applicants meeting the above qualifications should send their application letters indicating the title of the position along with a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to the address below to reach us by Friday March 14, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Human Resources & Admin Manager
P.O. Box 45038-00100
Nairobi