Career Opportunities at R4Kenya - 3 Positions

Our client is a social enterprise company whose mission is to enhance access to affordable, quality books for children in low-income countries. They are seeking an Office and Project Manager to join their Nairobi team

 Our client is looking for an office and project manager with experience in and affection for development cooperation. Experience in the book value chain or International education is preferred.

The manager will be responsible for management of the team in Kenya, project management of various reading projects across the world, research and innovations in the company’s products and services, and client reporting on university level.

Job Responsibilities

• Proposal development
•  Internal and external communication
•  Monitoring the quality, timeliness, cost-efficiency and progress of the technical assistance provided to the client
•  Reporting to HQ and the client, including country assessments, trip reports and other deliverables

 Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in project management
• University degree with experience in research and reporting
• Work experience in the book value chain, a publishing company or a NGO is preferred.
• Excellent mastery of English
• French mastery is a preferred
• Management of intercultural teams with enthusiasm and passion, which
• motivates your team to achieve its objectives
• Hands-on approach, willingness to learn
• Results-oriented and meticulous planning
• Willingness and availability to travel to other countries
• Punctual
• Disciplined, takes initiative
• Excellent communication skills

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Our client is a multi-unit and multi-product conglomerate with brand leadership in the field of footwear manufacturing and exports. They are seeking sales executive for their Nairobi Branch.

Responsibilities

• Market company products
• The candidate would be required to contact bulk importers of leather and non leather footwear and leather accessories
• The candidate will be required to visit distributors of these goods.
• The candidate will be required to meet/contact big retail chains
• He/she has to travel extensively in the country for marketing the products.
• Actively seeking out new sales opportunities through networking and social media
• Conducting market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
• Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data

Job Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in marketing leather footwear
• Ability to converse and write in English
• A bachelor’s degree in sales will be an added advantage

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Our client a leading steel fabrication firm that specializes in the Design, Fabrication and Erection of all types of structural steel works. They are seeking a Structural Engineer to join their Nairobi team

Responsibilities

• preparing reports, designs and drawings in structural steel work
• making calculations about loads and stresses
• selecting appropriate construction materials
• providing technical advice
• liaising with relevant professional staff such as architects
• monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by contractors
• administering contracts
• managing projects
• inspecting properties to check conditions/foundations

Job Qualifications

• Bsc. Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering.
• 14  years experience and knowledge in steel fabrication.
• Has experience at a senior level in the management and execution of structural steel related projects.