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Sales and Marketing at Orion East Africa Ltd

Orion East Africa Ltd a local manufacturer of Plant Health Products, Seeds, Value Chain, Finance and Climate Change seeks to recruit a National Sales Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Managing Director, he/she will have the following responsibilities:
1. Managing and motivating a competent Sales Team.
2. Marketing and Promotion of company brands
3. Launching of new products in the market
4. Selling products to corporate customers and Government
5. Prospecting for new business
6. Retaining existing customers
7. Preparing and implementing the sales strategy
8. Preparing the sales budget
9. Conducting Market Research & Competitor analysis

Qualifications
* Degree in Commerce, Marketing or Management
* Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in similar position preferably in a chemical industry
* Knowledge of the agriculture industry will be an added advantage
* Aged 28 - 40 years
* Computer literate and possess clean driving license
* Strong presentation skills and ability to win difficult customers.

Technical Marketing Executives

Reporting to the National Sales Manager, he/she will have the following responsibilities:
1. Training, Sales and Marketing of the Company’s range of products.
2. Soliciting for business in area of operation i.e. Agrochemicals, Microfinance, Seeds and Carbon Credits.
3. Preparing the (S.W.O.T) Analysis

Qualifications
* Diploma in Agriculture or related sciences
* Diploma in Marketing
* Minimum 3 years experience in similar position preferably in a chemical industry
* Knowledge of agriculture industry
* Aged 25 years - 38 years
* Computer literate and possess clean driving license

Applications with a detailed CV should be addressed to the:

P/A
Managing Director,
Orion East Africa Ltd,
P. O Box 10170 - 00100 Nairobi.

To reach us before 10th January 2010

Source: http://kenyanjobs.blogspot.com

Logistics Assistant at Danish Refugee Council Kenya Program

The Danish Refugee Council Kenya Program is reopening operations in Molo and is seeking a qualified candidate for the following position:

Logistics Assistant – based in Molo

This is a short-term position for an initial period of 6 months, with possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities:

The Logistics Assistant will be responsible for all the logistics functions, this includes:

* Responsible for all tasks related to procurement and logistics in DRC office Molo.
* Ensure that all procurement is done according to rules and standards related to the respective donors and in compliance with DRC guidelines
* Stores operations and handling.

For a complete job description with full description of requirements and application procedure, write to info.drc.hoa@gmail.com.

Do not send applications to info.drc.hoa@gmail.com.

Deadline for receiving applications is Friday January 8, 2010.

Source: http://kenyanjobs.blogspot.com

Accountant at Maj Insurance Brokers Ltd

We are currently looking for an Accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities
* Coordinate accounting functions
* Assist in the implementation of an appropriate accounting system
* Calculate, classify, post, summarize and report transactions as a means of maintaining sound financial records
* Implement an effective system of internal control for orderly and efficient conduct of business including adherence to government policies
* Safeguard assets and prevent fraud and errors
* Prepare and submit financial statements and accounts on time
* Ensure and maintain reliable financial information system

Requirements for Appointment
* Demonstrate professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work;
* Highly motivated and a team player with initiative
* Must have at least 3-5years working experience in a busy organization.
* At least CPA part II
* A bachelor of commerce (accounting option) degree an added advantage.
* Able to work with minimum supervision

All applications to reach us by 7th January 2010

Apply or Email C.V to: info@majinsurance.com

Maj Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Bhatti Panel Beater Building,
2nd Floor Baricho/ Hola/ Chepkorio Rd, Industrial Area
P.O. Box 61701-00200
Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: 651217,651218

Mobile:0722669832, 0724778064, 0773128795,

Source: http://kenyanjobs.blogspot.com

Barcelona Battles Mexican Atlante in Club World Cup

Abu Dhabi, December 16 (QNA) - The Spanish Barcelona football team emption to get the sixth title in 2009 begins Wednesday when they take on Mexican football team Atlante in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.

Last season Barcelona became the first La Liga team to win the treble of league, cup and European Cup, and Pep Guardiola's team added two further trophies at the start of this campaign, winning the European and Spanish Super Cups.

Two more victories in the United Arab Emirates this week would give the Catalan club the set, with the Mexican side providing the first hurdle today, and then their opponents in the final will be the Copa Libertadores champions Estudiantes who beat AFC Champions League winners Pohang Steelers 2-1 on Monday.

Both the goals for Estudiantes were scored by Leandro Benitez while Pohang's Brazilian star Denilson reduced the deficit for the Korean side. Three Pohang players - Hwang Jae-won, Kim Jae-sung and Shin Hwa-yong - received red cards

"I m proud of my players," said Pohang coach Sergio Farias. "We showed that we could match the South American champions, and we were extremely unlucky to lose.

"We had three players sent off. It could have been a different story."

After surviving an early attempt on goal, Pohang could have taken the lead when Shin Hyung-min s cross was almost met by No Byung-jun with the Estudiantes goalkeeper goalkeeper completely out of position. But in the end the ball flew over the post.

Pohang had two more quick chances denied - Denilson s sharp, cutting cross and Kim Jung-kyum's 20-yard strike that was collected by the goalie.

In first-half injury time, Benitez fired a free kick that took excessive curl and zoomed into the Pohang net.

The start of the final half saw an Estudiantes defender stretching his left leg to clear a Denilson shot. Benitez then doubled the Argentinean side's lead in the 53rd minute after beating Shin Hwa-yong to the ball.

Minutes later, Pohang lost captain Hwang Jae-won for a second bookable offence.

Denilson reduced the deficit against the run of play in the 71st minute with a left-footed shot.

The Korean club saw their strength further reduced a minute later when Kim Jae-sung received his marching orders before Shin Hwa-yong joined him for an early shower. Pohang were forced to assign goalkeeping duties to Denilson and the battle was well and truly lost.

Estudiantes coach Alejandro Sabella said: "We re very pleased to have reached the final. Credit to Pohang, they did well. The last 20 minutes of the first half was very even, and so was the start of the second half.

"But our second goal gave us the psychological advantage and Pohang became frustrated after that."(QNA)

Source: http://www.qnaol.net

Business Analyst at Resolution Health East Africa Ltd (RHEAL)

Resolution Health East Africa Ltd (RHEAL) is a medical insurance provider that utilizes managed care principles to provide access to health care.

We manage our members’ healthcare budgets by having structures that control delivery costs and increase affordability by spreading risk.

The company’s headquarters are in Nairobi, with branches in Mombasa, Kisumu and Dar-es-salaam.

In line with company strategy, the company intends to recruit a Business Analyst.

Located in the IT department, and reporting to the IT & Infrastructure Manager, he/she will be responsible for responsible for taking IT system implementation roles such as system analysis, migration, process and output fitting and design.

The Business Analyst will:
1. Understand business needs for translation into technical requirements. Identify solutions to presented business problems.
2. Maintain program and database architecture specifications.
3. Requirements and specification gathering, design and creation of outputs, security and application services.
4. Requirements and specification gathering, design and production of reports and configuration of a report design system using appropriate business reporting tools
5. Data and system analysis, extract, transform and load exercises for data migration.
6. Design of testing scenarios and plans for company business applications.
7. Requirements and specification gathering and re-design of business processes; testing and implementation coordination thereof.
8. Test plans for migration and business process changes
9. Maintaining up to data system and process documentation.
10. Maintaining up to date project documentation.
11. Liaison with consultants and internal department for change management.
12. Proper problem, incident and release management for business applications.

Education and Experience
1. A university degree in information systems with a strong bias in system analysis or software engineering.
2. At least 2 years experience working with information systems.
3. Experience in the use of established formal methods and techniques for requirements analysis and system design.
4. Good knowledge of Microsoft XP and Server 2003 systems. Expertise in SQL Server.

Of Added Advantage
* Programming knowledge experience of VB or 4GL.
* Specific experience with software development and/or implementation. Please specify the details of the implementation on your application.
* Immediate availability.

Other requirements
* You must be organized and methodical, with good analytical skills coupled with excellent writing and verbal skills.
* You must be able to work under minimal supervision with considerable room for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
* To be able to identify the fastest, yet most cost-effective way of problem resolution to ensure departmental KPI’s are met.
* You must be able to see things from the big picture.
* Must be able to work in a team; must be customer driven.

Qualified candidates may submit their application letter, updated CV listing three references with their email or phone contacts and should indicate their expected remuneration package, via email to hr@resolution.co.ke latest 8th January 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find out more about Resolution Health, visit our website www.resolution.co.ke

Field Officers and Warehouse Clerks at Kenya Co-operative Coffee Exporters Ltd (KCCE)

Our client, the Kenya Co-operative Coffee Exporters Ltd (KCCE) is a newly-established co-operative organization.

KCCE is licensed as a commercial coffee marketing agent.

To complement the human resources
capacity, we seek to recruit staff of high caliber to fill the positions below.

1. Field Officers
Are you a highly motivated and outgoing individual with exceptional leadership qualities coupled with strong interpersonal skills?

Do you have a genuine interest in working with Kenyan farmers to improve their investment returns thus improving their welfare?

Then you are the individual we are looking for to take up the position of Field Officer reporting to the Marketing Manager.

The successful candidates will be responsible for working with farmers from various coffee-growing areas to develop integrated strategies geared towards increasing yields, quality and the financial returns from coffee farming.

Main Duties:
* Developing and monitoring the implementation of strategies to improve the economic welfare of farmers.
* Relationship management that entails the handling of farmers' issues promptly and to their satisfaction. This includes training on good crop husbandry, resolving issues relating to coffee deliveries and payments and providing updates on coffee market trends.

Qualifications and Experience:
* O - Level qualification with a minimum grade of C+ in Maths and English.
* Graduate in an agriculture-related field will be an added advantage.
* Computer literate with above average proficiency in Ms Word and Ms Excel.
* At least 10 years experience in agricultural field extension services.
* Practical experience of coffee farming and marketing practices.
* Experience in training stakeholders and carrying out promotional activities

2. Warehouse Clerks
Are you a highly-disciplined individual with attention to detail?

Do you wish to further your career in Warehousing and Logistics in a fast-growing coffee operation?

The role holder will report to the Warehouse Supervisor

Main Duties:
* Receiving and dispatch of in-coming and outgoing coffee consignments.
* Management of crop movement within the warehouse.
* Review and implementation of warehouse policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:
* KCSE certificate C (C plain) or 0-level Div. 3
* Diploma course in Warehousing will be an added advantage.
* Five (5) years experience in clean coffee (green beans) warehousing in a busy organization with an inventory management system.
* Age 30-45

The candidate should be in possession of a Certificate of Good Conduct and should not have been sacked from previous employment.

Applications should be accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed CM, testimonials and a daytime telephone contact should be received at the address shown below by 07 January 2010.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Write to:
The Manager
Co-operative Consultancy Services Ltd
13th Floor Co-operative House
P.O. Box 48231 - 00100
Nairobi

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Cooperative Consultancy Services Ltd: A Subsidiary of the Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Source: http://kenyanjobs.blogspot.com

History of the NFL Super Bowl Game

By Rich Stephenson

Prior to the merger, NFL and AFL leagues were two bitter rivals. There was a need to unit all fans and club sides from both leagues, hence the landmark agreement that cemented and brought about the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl Sunday is that day of the year in which winners from both leagues (NFL and AFL) come together to determine who is the champion of the world. The winning team gets the Vince Lombardi Trophy --posthumously named after the coach of the Green Bay Packers that won the first two Super Bowl games. Vinci Lombardi died in September 1970.

The game, which is usually played once in a year has witnessed many date shifts; from first to mid Sunday in of the month of January, it later settled on the second Sunday and from which point it went off again to the third unto the last and later revised back to the first Sunday in the month of February. Let us hope there is no further shift in date!!

Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt coined the name ''Super Bowl''. He got the idea from the toy Super Ball after watching his children playing with it. There were other suggestions like ''The Big one’’ and whatnot. The name Super Bowl was initially supposed to be a temporary name for the championship game. The name Super Bowl has gained so much popularity in such a way that, it is now the official name of America’s de facto holiday.

NFL’s Green Bay Packers won the first two Super Bowl matches. The first and second Super Bowl Championship Games were not advantage with roman numerals until the third Super Bowl championship game(Super Bowl III), talking of which was won by AFL's New York Jets. Kansas City Chiefs subsequently won Super Bowl IV in New Orleans.

In the United States alone, the Super Bowl is the most-watch TV broadcast. The game has the highest rating in terms of viewership: watched by an average of 90 million Americans. The game has also recorded viewership as high as 200 million and above. Outside the United States about 140 million viewers tune up to watch the championship every super bowl Sunday.

Super Bowl Sunday halftime show has grown from mere matching parades by High School bands to a super show that commands the respect of the global entertainment industry. Thought the halftime show is only 30 minutes, it is no doubt, one of the important highlights of the championship game. Various America and international top musicians have performed in halftime shows.

The Super Bowl is without any forms of controversies. A case in point was Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004, when Justin Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson’s right breast for the entire world to see in what appeared to be a mistake. Her nipple had a star-shaped ring around it. The incident prompted organizers to place a ban on MTV that forbids the media company from involving in another halftime show, in any capacity, in the future.

Rich Stephenson is in the web development field for a ticket broker that sells tickets to all sports, concert and theater events. Ticket broker also sells Super Bowl Tickets as well as Cheap Football Tickets for and all other football games.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com