Thursday 12 January 2012

SENIOR MANAGER-FACILITIES

REF: SFM-RS-JANUARY-2012
Reporting to the Director Resources the job holder will be responsible for planning, identification, acquisition, construction and maintenance of physical business facilities and premises to serve the company’s business needs, as well as co-ordinate in-house and out-sourced support services to meet business requirements in an efficient manner
Key Responsibilities
  • Planning and Implementation of Facilities Capital Projects - Development of budgets and plans for premises and facilities to meet on-going and future business requirements.
  • Project Management – Development and review of technical specifications for facilities capital projects.
  • Property Management - Identify, acquire and manage premises for business - for residential, office, retail and specialized business requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Maintenance Management - Achieve high facilities availability and optimal maintenance status.
  • Work Place Planning and Optimization - Develop and maintain high standards of health and safety in terms of the work environment for staff.
  • Management of Support (Internal) Services -  Manage internal service (cleaning, mail room, and recreation, and parking, front office) to achieve a high level of service and customer satisfaction.
  • Business Continuity Planning - Develop, document, implement and maintain formal company-wide business continuity plans for facilities.
  • Staff development - Develop a high performing and motivated team and guide staff to achieve their career goals.
  • Sustainable Practices - Develop and maintain a sustainability roadmap on environmental aspects relating to facilities including water and electricity consumption, emissions control, waste disposal and landfill aspects
  Minimum requirements
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology.
  • Registered engineer status a distinct advantage.
  • At least 7 years experience in engineering practice covering design, construction and maintenance of building systems, facilities and infrastructure. 
  • Excellent understanding the design and maintenance of building services systems including HVAC, water and energy systems.
  • Excellent understanding of modern intelligent real estate (IRE), building management and building greening systems and concepts.
  • Good project management and co-ordination skills.
  • Good understanding of office design concepts.
  • Good understanding of modern facilities management concepts.
  • Advances knowledge of MS Office applications and AutoCAD.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Team player with excellent influencing skills.
  • High level of Initiative and self-drive.
  • Problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Able to work under pressure with respect for deadlines
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is Wednesday the 18th January 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

Sales Manager Job Vacancy

Sales Manager – Tinting and shaking machine for Decorative Paints, Mixer for Car Refinishes Paints.
Our clients are the leading providers in the areas of Paints.
Main Responsibilities and Territory:

·         Build and maintain the distribution network
·         Develop and maintain key direct sales accounts
Territory: Eastern Africa
Skills


Language skills: Fluency in  English
Computer skills: MS Office applications
Education: University Graduate
Working experience: At least 3 years sales experience of international trade (Sales Experience in paints field is better)
Personality: Strong communication, negotiation & presentation skills
Gender: Male
Nationality: local Kenya or local Tanzania,
Age range: 25-40
Company Profile


Santint company is a leading manufacturer of tinting and shaking machine for decorative paints and mixing machine for car refinishes in the China and world. For our company introduction and Products information, please visit our website http://www.santint.com.


We welcome the skilled and able person to join us and progress with Santint.
Contact: Jamboo Lee Email:lvjianbo@santint.com, Mobile: +86 15838189982
Zhengzhou Sanhua Technology & Industry Co., Ltd. Xushui Industrial & Trading Park, Zhongyuan West Road, Zhengzhou, China 450042

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Massive Recruitment at Infoyote (6 Positions)

Infoyote.Com Limited
Office of the Chief Executive Officer
Application Procedure
Send an email addressed to The Chief Executive Officer vide ke@infoyote.com with Subject as Job Reference and Title herein and attach the following documents (at minimum):
1. Cover Letter (Maximum 1 page, propose your relevance to our Statement of Strategic Direction and your Expected Income);
Ref. www.infoyote.com/ke/docs/companyprofile.pdf
2. Statement of Capability (Maximum 4 pages, handwritten and scanned, Describe hardship / difficult scenarios you faced, how you handled them and the outcomes thereof); and
3. Curriculum Vitae (Maximum 5 pages);


By Friday, 16th December 2011, 1800 Hrs; Short-listed applicants shall be contacted by Friday, 27th January 2012, 1800 Hrs.
Job Reference, Title and Specifications

  1. HR/003/01/MD – Marketing Director
  2. HR/003/02/FD – Finance Director
  3. HR/003/03/HR – Human Resource (HR) Consultant
  4. HR/003/04/PA – Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (PA to the CEO)
  5. HR/003/05/CRO – Chief Research Officer (CRO)
  6. HR/003/06/RAP – Research Assistants (RAs) and Research Partners (RPs)
HR/003/01/MD
Marketing Director
  1. Partners with the Founding Chairman, Board of Directors.
  2. Second-In-Command.
  3. Part-Time Mode of Work.
  4. Formulates, Implements and Monitors Marketing Policies and Plans for the Company to achieve the stated Corporate Objectives.
  5. Identifies and locates key Corporate Clients.
  6. Requires at least a Bachelors in Marketing or Business-related Degree.
  7. Requires at least eight (8) years relevant Work Experience.
  8. Preferable if an Owner or Director of a Marketing outfit.
  9. Earns Directors Emoluments and Returns on Shares.
HR/003/02/FD
Finance Director
  1. Partners with the Founding Chairman, Board of Directors.
  2. Third-In-Command.
  3. Part-Time Mode of Work
  4. Formulates, Implements and Monitors Finance Policies and Plans for the Company to achieve the stated Corporate Objectives.
  5. Identifies and locates key Corporate Investors.
  6. Requires at least a Bachelors in Finance or Business-related Degree.
  7. Requires at least eight (8) years relevant Work Experience.
  8. Preferable if an Owner or Director of a Financial Services outfit.
  9. Earns Directors Emoluments and Returns on Shares.
HR/003/03/HR
Human Resource (HR) Consultant
  1. Provides advisory services to the Management Committee.
  2. Part-Time Mode of Work on Assignment Basis.
  3. Formulates, Implements and Monitors Human Resource Policies and Plans for the Company to achieve the stated Corporate Objectives.
  4. Identifies and locates key Personnel.
  5. Requires at least a Bachelors in Human Resources or Business-related Degree.
  6. Requires at least five (5) years relevant Work Experience.
  7. Preferable if an Owner or Director of a HR Consultancy outfit.
  8. Earns on Assignment Basis and Returns on Shares.
HR/003/04/PA
Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (PA to the CEO)
  1. Supports the Functions of the Chief Executive Officer.
  2. Full-Time Mode of Work.
  3. Represents the CEO in Board / Client Meetings; Maintains the CEO Diary; Undertakes Errands and other Delegated Work.
  4. Requires at least a Business, Computing, Law or Media related Diploma.
  5. Requires at least two (2) years relevant Work Experience.
  6. Internship for the non-experienced can be arranged.
  7. Earns a Salary and Returns on Shares.
HR/003/05/CRO
Chief Research Officer (CRO)
  1. Reports to the Chief Executive Officer, Management Committee.
  2. Full-Time Mode of Work.
  3. Liaises with the Marketing Director and Executes Marketing Plans to achieve stated Corporate Objectives and serving Corporate Clients.
  4. Heads the Research Department.
  5. Requires at least a Bachelors in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, International Relations, Sales and Marketing or other Business-related Degree.
  6. Requires at least five (5) years relevant Work Experience.
  7. Earns a Base Salary, Sales Commissions and Returns on Shares.
HR/003/06/RAP
Research Assistants (RAs) and Research Partners (RPs)
  1. Report to the Chief Research Officer, Management Committee.
  2. Part-Time Mode of Work.
  3. Liaise with the CRO and Execute Marketing Plans to achieve stated Corporate Objectives and serving Retail Clients.
  4. Requires at least a Certificate in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Sales and Marketing or other Business-related Certificate.
  5. Requires at least two (2) years relevant Work Experience.
  6. Internship for the non-experienced can be arranged.
  7. Earns a Base Salary, Sales Commissions and Returns on Shares.
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Health Care Advisors Jobs in Kenya

AAR Health Care is an outpatient provider set up to cater for the population’s general health issues by addressing the needs of patients and providing solutions to the various practical disease problems they typically encounter.

AAR provides high quality Health care and value added services to the general population.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to fill the position of 
Health Care Advisors

Reporting to the Business Development Manager

Health Care Advisors will be responsible for the Designing, Marketing and Coordinating heath care activations Consultancies, Networking Activities, and Research

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify customer objectives and new opportunities. Utilize and direct resources to implement plans and programs throughout all IHN facilities and other assigned facilities.
  • Lead the preparation of comprehensive financial market segment and product/service analyze to identify opportunities within assigned accounts. Maintains ongoing account contact at target facilities to retain current sales volume, to uncover new opportunities, and to monitor competitive activity.
  • Facilitate all major IHN & IDN contract and price negotiations, and contract management across the entire product offering within the Health care Solutions division. Effectively communicate value added conceptual sales benefits across multiple functional health care department groups.
  • Work with all levels and functions in the company in the development of sales concepts and initiatives.
  • Participate in conferences and within industry organizations. Attend seminars and meetings to identify emerging trends and needs in current health care and waste industries. Identifies new technologies that can be utilized to enhance product offerings.
Core Competencies
  • Ability to develop a team approach
  • Proven marketing skills
  • Knowledge of the regional SME sector
  • Strong organization and negotiation skills,
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
  • Ability to work under Minimum supervision
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
  • A Degree in Business or heath related training
  • Relevant professional qualification is desired.
  • Minimum of 5 years in marketing consulting and/or product management
  • Experience in marketing of health care products will be a definite advantage,
  • Experience of working with and inspiring teams as well as coaching and mentoring
  • Demonstrable sales skills are essential for this role
If you match the above requirements, please send us your application with detailed curriculum vitae, stating your current position, email and telephone contacts to the Business Development Manager AAR health care on tomondi@aar.co.ke

Closing Date: 14th January 2012

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Should you not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful

An attractive commission based remuneration package will be offered.


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Site Representatives Jobs in Kenya

A leading real estate company is looking for a Site Representatives, to sell apartments/ office space at various sites.

Required qualifications and skills:
  • Degree in any Discipline or Diploma in sales and Marketing or related field.
  • Excellent selling skills, aggressive, go-getter and good communicator
  • Ability to work without supervision and multi-task.

  • Should be a presentable person
  • Excellent reporting & presentation skills.
  • Should be of good moral standards
Send your CV to : hr@mentorgroup.co.ke

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Clinical Officer Job in Kilifi Kenya (KShs 77K)

Clinical Officer

Reference Number:
CO-01-12

Category: Clinical Healthcare and Research

Salary: Kshs.77,170

Grade: 4.8

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary: 

The Clinical officer will be attached to the maternity and paediatric departments with particular responsibilities for the INTERBIO and GBS studies.

Reporting Lines:

The post reports to the Principal Investigator (s), Dr Jay Berkley, Dr Anna Seale (maternal-perinatal study/GBS) and Dr Bryn Kemp (INTERBIO Study).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the recruitment, coordination, training and quality control of sample collection for the INTERBIO study.
  • Responsible for coordination, training and quality control of sample collection for GBS stillbirths and controls
  • May include on-calls for sample collection out of hours
  • Responsible for the collection and submission of clinical data required by INTERBIO and GBS studies
  • Responsible to assist with newborn checks and neonatal care in maternity to the standard required for the study
  • Responsible for taking neonatal surface swabs on all babies 1-2 hours after delivery
  • Assist with training in neonatal resuscitation and newborn examinations.
  • Clinical care as CO according to allocation in maternity and paediatric departments
  • Liaise with the other maternity/ paediatric study MO and COs as necessary
  • Contribute to seminars, educational activities in maternity and paediatrics
  • Any other duties that may be required by the study or clinical team.
Skills and Competence:

Essential Qualifications:
  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
  • Registered Clinical Officer
  • At least 3 years post qualification clinical service
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Use of Microsoft office, word, excel
Preferable:
  • Demonstrable commitment to maternal, perinatal and newborn health
  • Good communication and organisation skills
  • Experience leading a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience in a research setting
How to Apply:

Click here to apply online

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 25th January 2012.


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Wednesday 11 January 2012

CATEGORY SOURCING MANAGER

CATEGORY SOURCING MANAGER

REF: CM-FIN- JANUARY -2012
Reporting to Senior Manager-Purchasing, the job holder will effectively manage the purchasing cycle, ensuring that procurement policies and procedures are complied with, negotiating and managing supplier contracts and end-to-end tendering process as well as ensuring that in all circumstances Safaricom secures the best service/product for the best economical price within the Outsourced services.
Key Responsibilities       
  • Define, implement and manage the entire category sourcing strategy and align it to the overall Business Strategy.
  • Develop  and maintain category sourcing framework that defines specific items parameters.
  • Identify and analyze initiatives for projected savings (jointly with user departments and suppliers).
  • Provide business strategy support & Value Delivery through fulfillment of immediate business Strategic requirements.
  • Enhance internal customer self service and building internal customer relationships.
  • Manage contracted vendors relationships development through structured a  framework.
  • Drive compliance and Risk Management through ISO Audits, process/procedure reengineering, analysis/ reviews and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct Business Continuity Management for strategic supplies through self assessment and audits.
  • Negotiate and close sourcing agreements/contracts with suppliers.
  • Maintain supply market awareness, intelligence and related trends in order to assess present and future category items availability.
  • Development, maintenance ,verification and updating of information in  master database.
  • Optimization of Procurement to Pay process through development and implementation of business improvement.
  • Develop and fully implement supplier catalogues/pricelists /source lists within the ERP system.
 Minimum requirements
  • Degree in Technology, Engineering, Business or similar qualification; 
  • Post Graduate Diploma Qualification in Supply Chain Management (CIPS);
  • At least 8 years experience in procurement with (two year of which should be in category sourcing management;
  • Excellent understanding of category sourcing strategies, prequalification and vetting of suppliers, development of tender documentation and tendering processes, procurement performance management tools ,skills in management of suppliers performance, international sourcing/ commercial relationships and supply contract management; 
  • Very Good communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Team player with excellent influencing skills;
  • High level of Initiative and self-drive; 
  • Problem solving and decision-making skills;
  • Very strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain relationship with all stake holders.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is Tuesday the 17th January 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

 

Sales Consultant Job Advert

Sales Consultant Job Advert (Salary on Commissions only)

Our client is a growing cleaning company based in industrial area, Nairobi and is looking for a sales consultant.

Title:
 Sales Consultant

Reports to:
 Sales and Marketing Manager

Based at: Head Office

Salary: Attractive Commissions

Job purpose: 

To plan and carry out direct marketing and sales activities, so as to maintain and develop sales of Excloosive sanitation products in accordance with agreed business plans and set targets

Key responsibilities and accountabilities: 
  • Maintain and develop a computerized customer and prospect database.
  • Plan and carry out direct marketing activities (principally direct mail) to stay within agreed budgets and achieve target sales volumes.
  • Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by post, telephone, and personal visits.
  • Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staff.
  • Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information.
  • Ensure that operating costs are kept as low as possible.
  • Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys.
  • Maintain and report on equipment and software suitability for direct marketing and sales reporting purposes.
  • Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development.
  • Assist in the inspection of rental units on a regular basis to ensure that they are in working order and/or repairs are attended to promptly
If you are interested please apply with your CV only with the job title as indicated above.

Email: jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

Corporate Staffing Services Ltd
13 floor, Suite 3, Development House,Moi Avenue.
N.B We do not charge any fees for having your CV in our database nor for interviewing.

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Sales Executive Job in Kenya (Salary - 20K + Commissions)

Sales Executive

Salary: 20K + Commissions

Our client a firm based in industrial area and selling towels and bedding materials is looking
for a sales executive

Roles and responsibilities
  • Identifying new markets and business opportunities
  • Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and emails.

  • Visiting potential customers for new business.
  • Making accurate, rapid cost calculations, and providing customers with quotations.
  • Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales.
  • Gathering market and customer information and providing feedback on future market trends.
  • Representing your organization at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations.
  • Negotiating variations in price, delivery and specifications with your company's managers.
  • Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions.
  • Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office.
  • Reviewing your own sales performance and that of the entire team, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
Skills required
  • The ability and desire to sell.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A confident and determined approach.
  • Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection.
  • A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • The capacity to flourish in a competitive environment.
  • Ability to give good reports
  • Ability to travel within and out of Nairobi regions
Job Specifications
  • A minimum of a diploma in Sales and marketing or a related field’
  • 2 years of experience in sales
  • Experience with selling related goods
  • Ability to drive sales
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

Please indicate current or last salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house, Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
Via email to: jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke


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Nurses and Laboratory Technicians Jobs

Kehancha Mother and Child Hospital is a private health facility that aims to provide quality affordable healthcare service for the rural population.

The hospital is seeking to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions.

1. Nurses (4)

2. Laboratory Technician / Technologist (2)


Minimum requirements
  • Must have attained training and certification in the relevant fields of speciality.
  • Must be conversant with standard operating procedures in a hospital setup.
  • Should be ready to work under minimal supervision.
  • Be able to set individual targets and meet them.
  • Be ready to work a rural urban setup.
If you feel you are the suitable candidate, send your applications to the 

Director, 
Kehancha Mother and Child Hospital, 
P.O Box 7-40413,
Kehancha

o
r send your CV to kehanchahospital@yahoo.com.

stating your desired pay on or before 30th January 2012.

Only suitable candidates will contacted.


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Paralegal Officer Career in Kenya

Paralegal Officer

Brief Description

We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world.

This position within the Finance and Administration department, will report to the Senior Legal Officer and be responsible for offering detailed field legal support across the company.

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model. The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperforms other primary schools in the same areas because of our “school in a box” systems.

Our schools profitably deliver this high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover all their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale. We have launched 37 schools in Kenya, we will double in size in the next 6 months, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent.

About this position

We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world.

This position within the Finance and Administration department, will report to the Senior Legal Officer and be responsible for offering detailed field legal support across the company. In particular, the paralegal officers will play a major role in following up issues within the communities where we work and ensuring a professional approach to monitoring, following up, reporting and documenting arising legal issues.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:
  • Support the development of the company’s legal structures and systems
  • Developing and implementing action plans in consultations with department heads and the Senior legal Counsel
  • Visit construction sites, schools and training sites to build adequate information on potential legal issues for discussion with respective heads of departments and Senior Legal Counsel
  • Trainee contract reviews and follow up any defaulters in a structured way
  • Handling correspondences on legal aspects and recommending appropriate legal actions
  • Participate in drawing and vetting staff and commercial contracts, leases and other legal instruments while working closely with the lands department legal support team
  • Train a team of champions within departments basic legal procedures and incident reporting.
  • Ensure proper records and action based minutes of all legal matters handled at community and site levels
  • Accompany staff on field activities where disputes and conflicts occur to guide discussions and collate all pertinent information to be used for decisions and actions.
Required qualifications, skills and attributes
  • Diploma or Certificate in Law from the Kenya School of Law
  • Paralegal training with specializations in land, labour, children’s rights, arbitration or commercial areas
  • Exposure successful resolution of labour issues and disputes within informal communities will be valuable
  • Possession of strong and positive and reliable networks within major urban settlements in Kenya is highly desirable
  • At least 3 years experience in a similar position in middle level management within a corporate NGO or working in a busy legal practice specializing in community support
  • Qualified or well exposed arbitrator with proven negotiation skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel required)
About You
  • Must have strong knowledge of customer relations/satisfaction as they relate to legal and commercial concepts
  • Works well in an environment with firm deadlines; results oriented
  • Perform multiple tasks effectively
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong analytical skills required
  • Capable of making timely, independent decisions while consulting as appropriate
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skill with excellent Kiswahili language skills
  • Confident, courageous and persuasive in court and during negotiations
  • Provides weekly and monthly reports and goes over with department heads and Legal team leaders
  • Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters
  • Opens and closes all legal files
  • Responsible for overall coordination of legal issues
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Possess advanced skills in customer service and provides effective solutions
  • Ability to work long hours including weekends
  • Passionate about children and education in Africa
  • Must be well organized , detail-oriented and personable with a professional demeanor
  • Excellent communication skill necessary to interact with other attorneys/lawyers and clients by both telephone and written correspondence
In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website atwww.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


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Advocate Career in Kenya

Advocate Career in Kenya

Brief Description

We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world.

This position within the Finance and Administration department, will report to the Senior Legal Officer and be responsible for offering professional and timely legal support across the company.

Position Title:
 Advocate

About Bridge International Academies


Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model. The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperforms other primary schools in the same areas because of our “school in a box” systems.

Our schools profitably deliver this high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover all their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale. We have launched 37 schools in Kenya, we will double in size in the next 6 months, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent.

About this position


We have and are continuing to develop one of the most sophisticated approaches to providing affordable education to MILLIONS of children in one of the most challenging environments in the world.

This position within the Finance and Administration Department, will report to the Senior Legal Officer and be responsible for offering professional and timely legal support across the company.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:
  • Support the development of the company’s legal structures and systems
  • Developing and implementing action plans in consultations with department heads and the Senior legal officer
  • Attending court to file litigation documents and represent the company as may be required from time to time
  • Handling correspondences on legal aspects and recommending appropriate legal actions
  • Participate in drawing and vetting staff and commercial contracts, leases and other legal instruments while working closely with the lands department legal support team
  • Train a team of paralegals and public interfacing staff in basic legal procedures and incident reporting.
  • Ensure proper records regarding custody and proper management of company instruments such as land titles, seals, stamps, securities and records
  • Accompany staff on field activities where disputes and conflicts occur to guide discussions and collate all pertinent information to be used for decisions and actions.
  • Support investigations and maintain active liaison with security agencies to conclude investigations
  • Insurance claims support
  • Document legal activities and maintain an up-to-date legal actions and issues database for quick reference and guide to management and staff
  • Other legal and related tasks as may be assigned from time to time
Required qualifications, skills and attributes
  • LLB degree from a recognized institution
  • Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
  • Hold a valid practicing certificate or in the process of acquiring one
  • Possession of company secretarial skills and exposure to resolution of labor issues and informal community issues will be valuable
  • At least 3 years experience in a similar position in middle level management within a corporate or large institution or a busy and well established legal practice
  • Understanding and experience in employment law
  • Experience in litigation
  • Qualified or well exposed arbitrator with proven negotiation skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel required)
About You
  • Strong ability to lead and develop a team of paralegals
  • Must have strong knowledge of customer relations/satisfaction as they relate to legal and commercial concepts
  • Works well in an environment with firm deadlines; results oriented
  • Perform multiple tasks effectively
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong analytical skills required
  • Capable of making timely, independent decisions while consulting as appropriate
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skill
  • Confident, courageous and persuasive in court and during negotiations
  • Provides weekly and monthly reports and goes over with department heads and CEO
  • Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters
  • Opens and closes all legal files
  • Responsible for overall coordination of legal issues
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Possess advanced skills in customer service and provides effective solutions
  • Ability to work long hours including weekends
  • Passionate about children and education in Africa
  • Must be well organized , detail-oriented and personable with a professional demeanor
  • Excellent communication skill necessary to interact with other attorneys/lawyers and clients by both telephone and written correspondence
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