Career Opportunities at Dorbe-leit

Our client is a rental dealer and distributor of high quality, versatile, stylish freeform tents & canopies for punctual use and semi-permanent installations in the residential and public sectors. They work closely with event management companies to create structures that transform spaces special to the event by offering outdoor Sun & Rain protection systems.

They are looking for a young, innovative, creative, multi-talented and passionate Visual Designer to complement the design team on a 6 months internship program. This is an excellent opportunity to test your academic knowledge and training in a practical, professional setting.

Job Purpose

The jobholder will be responsible for coming up with original designs/drawings & advise the client on the practicability of the proposed designs in consultation with the steel fabcricators & engineers on specific details.

Responsibilities

• Designing and draughting to scale, sun protection systems and the surrounding architectural landscape within strict deadlines.
• Liaising with the structural engineer to ascertain structural integrity of completed designs.
• Undertaking site surveys when called upon.
• Attend subcontractors, client progress meetings
• Support the sales team in preparing virtual designs for presentation to potential clients.
• Any ad-hoc duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate degree / Diploma in Architectural design or related
• Graphic design diploma will be an added advantage.
• A creative individual with a passion for design
• Strong personal characteristics and be commercially minded, with the ability to work with a very wide range of people include company management, staff, suppliers, customers and external contractors
• Able to produce detailed drawings
• Process-driven, methodical and pays strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Archicad, Google Sketchup Pro, Auto-Cad
• Mastery of creative software suites and tools
• Proficiency in Form finder software is an added advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills on all levels
• Task prioritization, team working and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and minimal supervision

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Our client is a Panafric non-banking financial institution with a mandate to assist financial institution increase their financing to African Small & Medium Sized Enterprise (SMEs) through the provision of partial financial guarantees & capacity development assistance. This focus on SMEs is based on the fact that they’re widely recognized as big drivers to economic growth, innovation, regional development & job creation.

Are you a young, agile & seasoned office administrator who is confident, reliable, organized & resourceful with the desire to challenge yourself? Do you have passion for organizing and coordinating multiple office operations & administration? If so, then this is the job you are looking for.

Our client would like to fill the position of a French Speaking Receptionist who will be reporting to the HR & Administration Manager.

Job Purpose/Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to man the front office and provide clerical and administrative support to the management of office operations.

Responsibilities

Administrative

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to staff.
• Ensure meetings booked by staff and clients are promptly entered into the scheduler to avoid double bookings.
• Identify occurring deficiencies, maintenance issues and needs for repairs and arrange for their rectifications.
• Assist with supervision of cleaning and catering services to ensure they take place as per the standards and on time.

Reception

• Manning the reception desk with a high degree of poise and professionalism
• Welcome on-site visitors, determine nature of business and announce visitors to appropriate personnel.
• Receive and direct phone calls and enquires as appropriate to staff and clients.
• Respond to general enquires with accurate information.
• Record, sort and date stamp incoming mail and courier deliveries.
• Coordinate courier services to ensure deliveries are made on the same day and delivery notes are received and filed.

Procurement

• Maintain stationery inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels, anticipated needed supplies and expediting orders.
• Receive, confirm and store office stationery.
• Raise LPOs for all procurement of goods and services upon receipt of approved quote/proforma invoice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Management from a recognized University.
• A diploma in Front Office Operations will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• Switch board operation experience highly desirable.
• Mastery in written & spoken French & English is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge on reporting and tracking systems for programs management.
• 2-5 years’ work experience in front office reception support services in a busy organization.
• Proficiency in Ms Office, planning tools, using a computer, printer & scanner.

Competencies

• Ability to plan, organize & coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation and effective listening skills.
• Able to think on your feet.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion while performing various responsibilities.
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to keep confidentiality
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Salary: Kshs.50, 000 Net

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Our client is a rental dealer and distributor of high quality, versatile, stylish freeform tents & canopies for punctual use and semi-permanent installations in the residential and public sectors. They work closely with event management companies to create structures that transform spaces special to the event by offering outdoor Sun & Rain protection systems.

They are looking for a young, innovative, creative, multi-talented and passionate Operations Coordinator to complement their management team. The jobholder will be reporting to the Managing Director.

Job Purpose

The jobholder will responsible for planning directing & coordinating the tent rigging operations & activities within the company’s standards along with meeting the customer’s expectations.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding the company’s movable resources such as vehicles, tents, equipment and accessories ensuring that they are efficiently and appropriately utilized.
• Periodically reviewing and updating the company’s health and safety policies.
• Generating a detailed job schedule for confirmed client orders.
• Coordinating the use of the company’s vehicle fleet in accordance with the prescribed policies.
• Managing the rigging staff along with preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties to the rigging team for efficiency.
• Providing financial input to the Accounts department for budgeting purposes.
• Accounting for the utilization of financial resources disbursed to the Operations Department.
• Preparing a weekly job, staff and resource rotas in consultation with the Head Rigger/Team Leaders.
• Managing the logistical and operational aspects of the company’s bookings and staff deployment in the Operations Department.
• Preparing and submitting weekly reports to the Managing Director
• Managing and updating all records on the rigging staff, occupation, Health and Safety.
• Coordinate site visits with a rigger to assess and evaluate the site specification as per the client’s requirement.
• Ensuring that the rigging team has the correct information on the installation specification before engaging on an assignment.
• Monitoring resources usage for efficiency by reducing wastages.
• Designing and implementing departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures in consultation with the staff and management.
• Managing the recruitment, placement and training of the rigging personnel to enhance quality, productivity and efficient manpower planning.
• Liaising with the stock Controller and Accountant in monitoring the stock levels and movement of company’s moveable assets.
• Undertaking feasibility site visits with a Rigger/Team Leader to assess and evaluate the site specification as per the client’s requirement.
• Enforcing Health & Safety rules and requirements on sites

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Engineering or its equivalent.
• Experience in operations, planning, coordination & logistics, having at least 4 years’ experience in a fast paced events driven work environment.
• A strong understanding of the processes involved in evaluating a site, setting up a temporary structure & the limitations of application.
• Strong personal characteristics and be commercially minded, with the ability to work with a very wide range of people include company management, staff, customers and external contractors
• Process-driven, methodical and pays strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills on all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to effectively plan the logistical operations of the company, organizing staff, vehicles, bookings and out-sourced services.
• Demonstrate clear integrity and a sense of ethics and responsibility to the company and its employees on a daily basis, serving as a model for others.
• Task prioritization, team working and analytical skills.

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Our client is one of Kenya’s fastest growing banks with a network of 80 outlets and over 900 employees.

Over the years, the bank has developed a wide portfolio of transactional, savings, credit and micro insurance solutions to meet changing customer needs.

Their vision is to give Kenyans hope and a future, by listening and empowering them with relevant financial solutions.

Are a solution oriented HR professional with a niche for aligning business objectives with employees and management across business units. In line with business demands driven by our rapid growth, we are looking for qualified, highly competent, talented and results driven individuals to fill the HR Business Partner position. The role reports to the Head of Human Resource and Administration.

Job Purpose/Summary

The job holder will be working in liaison with the Head of Human Resources to design sound staff management and Development systems and procedures that ensure that the company attracts and retains skilled and highly motivated personnel capable of delivering the organization’s strategic objectives.

Working closely with the Business, this position is responsible for the organization’s talent management, succession planning, recruitment, workforce planning, change management, employee relations, health and safety, employee data management and provision of on-site support.

Responsibilities

Recruitment and placement

• To facilitate the recruitment and deployment of competent staff in line with business needs and ensure adherence to recruitment policies.
• Development and maintenance of a pool of potential employees to ensure seamless resourcing of business functions.

Talent Management

• Implement the talent management strategy, framework and policies in line with the corporate strategy.
• Develop and implement career and succession plans.

Performance Management

• Work closely with the HR Partner in the roll out OMA Performance Management practice across the organization.
• Assist in the development of smart targets in line with corporate strategic plan.
• Assist in continuous performance monitoring, evaluation and recommendation of various interventions.
• Assist in the development of timely management reports pertaining to performance and productivity to help in decision making.
• Ensure timely contract/code creation and communication is done to the respective branches.
• Assist in monitoring performance appraisal submission by engaging line managers across the organization.

Relationship Management and capacity building

• Assist in regular engagement forums with line managers and staff in order to disseminate HR policies, give and receive feedback from employees.
• Assist in Supporting overall change initiates and business drivers.
• Ensure timely resolution of staff queries.
• Provide administrative support for all staff welfare activities.

Employee Relations

• Co-ordinate the employee disciplinary process and procedures
• Manage the grievance and dispute handling procedure so as to ensure a conducive work environment
• Provide guidance to Managers and employees on disciplinary, grievance issues and procedures
• Management of the separation process to ensure smooth transition of staff

Workforce planning and On -site Support

• Manage employee health and safety in line with OSHA policies
• Manage/develop welfare and wellness practices
• Ensure initiation and documentation of employee data
• Facilitate employee surveys and ensure optimal participation

Change Management

• Develop change management plan including performance measures
• Identify key messages to convey about the change process
• Design appropriate communication to staff (based on input by in-country project team).
• Update the documented roles and responsibilities of staff if necessary
• Liaise with Heads of SBU’s and redeploy excess capacity as results of operational excellence are realized.

Staff Optimization

• Ensure optimal staff resources within the organization for maximum productivity

Co-ordination of HR Projects

• Co-ordinate the Culture survey, BCTWF, and ensure implementation of action plans.
• Manage the role design process for all approved positions within the organisation.

Pay and benefits co-ordination

• Co-ordinate salary and benefits surveys to ensure that the organisation remains competitive within the industry

Alignment of HR Policies

• Ensure alignment of HR policies to the group policies

Bank wide AML, KYC & CFT

• Monitor, on a continuous basis, all transactions to ensure that unusual and suspicious transactions are reported to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Implementing and enforcing the board approved AML, KYC & CFT policy in as far as is applicable within my area of responsibility

Qualifications

• A Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent.
• A Higher Diploma in HR is highly desirables.
• An MBA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• 3 years working experience as a generalist in a busy organization.
• Proven work experience as an HR with an understanding of all HR best practices with thorough knowledge of labour laws.
• Demonstrable experience with HR metrics and analytics highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with cross functional business units will be an added advantage.

Required skills and key competencies

• Computer literate and good analytical skills.
• Business acumen.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• People Management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and honest.
• Mature
• Team player with ability to;
• Quickly absorb business drivers
• Work calmly under pressure
• Adapt to changing priorities
• High degree of confidentiality.

Key Result Areas

• Management of the recruitment and selection process
• Talent management including career and succession planning
• Management of the employee relations
• Management of employee health and safety programs
• Workforce planning and on-site support
• Change management and culture
• Co-ordination of pay and benefits
• Alignment of HR Policies
• Co-ordination of HR projects –Surveys and role management.
• Optimization of staff resources

Salary budget: Kshs.200, 000 – 270, 000