Thursday, 11 July 2013

Vacancies at KCB

Senior HR Advisor
                    
Job Ref: HR 06/2013
 
The Position
 
Reporting to the HR Business Partner, Head Office & International Businesses , the Senior Advisor will provide HR support to Head Office & International Businesses to ensure requisite support, challenge and value addition to increase operational efficiency and grow market share.

Key responsibilities
  • Manage staff resourcing and recruitment needs as per approved staff establishment.
  • Apply HRM expertise and knowledge to maximise the potential of human capital within a strategic context.
  • Provide strong HR consultancy, advice and coaching to managers in Head Office & International Businesses.
  • Focus on Talent and Succession, Resourcing, Retention and Learning and Development of Employees.
  • Manage and maintain performance management for Head Office & International Businesses in order to achieve high Performance.
  • Monitor and control staff operational costs at optimal levels.
  • Undertake internal customers and stakeholder engagements and resolve all HR related matters.
  • Monitor closure of HR business partnership issues arising from HR Audits and Employee Surveys.
  • Manage Career development and progression for the Head Office & International Businesses staff.
  • Resolve internal customer queries, conflicts and complaints (HR help desk issues/telephone calls, walk- in customers)
The Person
  • University Degree from a recognized institution. 
  • Possession of a postgraduate degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
  • Professional qualification in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage 
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a HR Generalist role 
  • Knowledge of Talent and Skill pool management 
  • Knowledge and application of the Bank’s products, services and policies 
  • Experience of implementing a wide range of process improvement activities
  • Must display superior verbal, written and presentation skills.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organization.
  • Demonstrated creativity and analytical ability.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with a diverse group

Security Liaison Manager - Moi Avenue

Job Ref NO: RB272013
 
The Position
 
Reporting to Branch Manager Moi Avenue, the role will be responsible for managing the security of the Moi Avenue Branch and to ensure customer, staff and cash security and safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise the outsourced security staff
  • Access control to secure areas and Permit only authorized persons to enter the premise and monitors entrances and exits.
  • Conduct vetting of cash in transit (CIT) staffs, vehicles delivering and collecting cash.
  • Surveillance of Branch premises including CCTV monitoring to ensure that threats are detected and manage the alarm system for the branch ensuring serviceability and proper testing.
  • Oversee all safety aspects of the branch including fire drills and maintenance of safety kits.
  • Ensuring the building physical security checks are routinely completed and adherence to office security protection measures.
  • Respond to, investigate, and write reports on all incidents and accidents including accidents, incidents, suspicious activities medical emergencies, fires, alarms, bomb threats, etc. in accordance with the Operating Procedure Manual.
  • Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards and take appropriate action.
  • Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate requirements
  • Provide assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
The Person
  • Preferably a University Degree in any field.
  • Diploma in Security Management and or police or military service. Other security related qualifications are essential
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in Experience Area Law Enforcement; Military/Police/
  • Intelligence) and must have:
  1. Experience in corporate security.
  2. Experience in investigations
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing.
  • Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
  • Active listening skills
  • Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
  • Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
  • Attention to detail and problem analysis.

Technical Services Manager, Card Centre

Job Ref No: RB 262013
 
The Position
 
Reporting to the Senior Manager Acquiring and Support-Card Center, the role will be responsible for managing the card infrastructure (Telephony, software & hardware) and system uptime for the card acquiring business.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • To Implement card payments systems such as – Quickpay solution for Payroll Cards and the Bulk Payment solution for monthly recurrent payments with service providers.
  • Responsible for Project Management of Card Infrastructure Implementation and manage Card Acquiring Projects such as - EFTPOS Systems; Hotel Card payment solutions; eCommerce Acquiring.
  • Responsible for Maintenance of Card infrastructure and SLAs with POS and third party Systems Providers .
  • Preparation of Technical specifications, evaluation of bids and Board Papers of card acquiring systems.
  • Liaison between Card Business, IT & Logistics for specification, recommendation and procurement for card infrastructure.
  • Enforce compliance of KCB POS systems with standards set by Card Associations (i.e. Visa, MasterCard, Amex, JCB & UPI) and other local partners such as Kenswitch, Pesapoint and the regulator (Central Bank of Kenya).
  • Implementation and Deployment of point of sale (POS) terminals and Integrated POS solutions.
  • Provide technical support to merchants and undertake merchant training on card payment systems.
  • Facilitate and coordinate the smooth operation of Card Centre Technical Services to merchants across the Bank’s network.
  • Manage, coach and train the Technical Services team.
The Person
  • University Degree preferably in IT or Computer Science
  • Professional qualifications (Networking Certification/Hardware and Software Support Certification/ Systems Security Certification, Card Systems Operation).
  • A Master’s degree or Project Management Certification is an added advantage.
  • At least 5 years’ Management experience in IT and card business and must have hands on experience in :
  1. Card Systems Operations
  2. Network Security Implementation & Design.
  3. Project Management.
  4. Customer Service and Relationship Management
  • Knowledge of WAN & LAN design, implementation and monitoring.
  • Possess sound knowledge of bank products and ability to offer product solutions to business customers.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to network and generate new business
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge of banking business and operations.
  • Excellent planning, Organization, problem solving and analytical skills.

Manager, Card Centre Systems 

Job Ref: IT132013
 
The Position
 
Reporting to the Senior Manager, E- Channels, the is role responsible for maintaining an efficient Card Management System ,delivering quality service to both internal and external customers, providing high system availability of card systems at all times, providing operational assistance and guidance in IT related areas to the Card Center team and ensuring compliance of the card management system with payment associations (VISA & MASTERCARD).

Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership to KCB Card Centre processing team.
  • Perform core systems administration tasks, that is, the custodian of systems, ensure security of systems and information, maintain inventory of systems and perform authorized users administration.
  • Collect and account for transactions acquired through merchant establishments, ATMs and other sources.
  • Establish and maintain data processing schedules and controls to ensure timely delivery of quality assured outputs.
  • Ensure timely delivery of reports for users, processing of incoming and outgoing files to and from VISA and MASTERCARD and any other interfaced systems.
  • Ensure 24*7 availability of authorization system and any other systems as required by users.
  • Keep track of systems and user related issues and attend to them promptly.
  • Perform system upgrades and apply system patches promptly received from system vendors
  • Provide user support and training; perform system backups and restoration procedures.
  • Develop, maintain and enforce procedures for controlling and keeping track of system updates and alterations.
  • Advise Card Centre management on systems features and enhancements that may add value to business.
  • Participate in Projects that involve Card System implementation.
The Person
  • A University degree in Information Technology or Computer Science from a recognized university. IT system qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Masters degree an added advantage
  • Certification in Oracle Database management, Linux and Windows Network Management.
  • At least three (3) years working experience with Card and ATM systems.
  • Experience in branch operations, handling of risks - frauds & forgeries will be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrate high integrity
  • Good data analytical skills, both financial and non-financial.
  • Training in Risk management.
  • Good communication, planning and organization skill

Head of Channels 

Job Ref No: RB252013
 
The Position
 
Reporting to the Director Retail, the role is responsible for the management, business delivery, growth, and profitability of the Retail Banking Channels: M-banking, Money Transfer Services, Card Business, Agent Banking, New Branch Outlets and ATMs.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Formulate and execute the channels Mbanking, Money Transfer Services, Card, Agent Banking and channel expansion) Business Strategy in alignment with the KCB Group Business Strategic Plan.
  • Provide leadership, direction and pace for Mbanking and Money Transfer Services taking appropriate strategies to make KCB the preferred choice of Mbanking, money transfer and remittance services.
  • Develop and implement growth profitability models for each delivery channel.
  • Monitor, drive and analyze overall Retail performance against target to ensure achievement of business targets.
  • Identify business expansion opportunities and review requests for new business outlets, ATM expansion in liaison with the branches and Regional managers to expand the market share of the Banks Business.
  • Drive the business synergies and work hand in hand with the stakeholders to boost up the sales activities of the various Channels in order to achieve the business targets.
  • Spearhead the reviews and implementation of quality operations standards, risk management and compliance in every delivery channel with the ultimate aim of reduction of operating costs, fraud and losses through adherence to set policies and procedures and holistic corporate governance
  • Management of bank’s tariffs on an annual basis, benchmarking this with competition and changing customer needs.
  • Ensure optimization of human, physical resources, channels and forecast on retail needs.
  • Coach, mentor and develop a high performing team with clear responsibilities and accountabilities.
The Person
  • A holder of a degree from a recognized university. An MBA or Master’s degree or relevant professional qualifications in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
  • Have at least 8 years proven experience in Banking Channels, product development, Sales, Credit and Bank operations functions of a commercial bank at a senior managerial level.
  • Experience of operating in a multi-channels customer facing environment is essential.
  • Exposure to implementing Mobile Banking products.
  • Experience in the identification and management of new channels expansion.
  • Should have a thorough knowledge of Retail Banking Products, services and the financial services Industry.
  • Should have excellent high, influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to positively and clearly communicate with a variety of constituents.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish new client relationships and generate new business.
  • Excellent planning, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Should have strong leadership skills with demon

Head of Credit Support 

Job Ref No: Cr102013
 
The Position
 
Reporting to the Director Credit, the role holder will offer leadership in the overall management of the Group Non-Performing Credits, formulate/identify, review and implement policies, strategies / action plans to recover/restructure or restore to performance non-performing loans and provide advice to avoid such situations arising in future.

Key Responsibilities
  • Overall management of non performing debts to prevent deterioration and improve the bank’s lending asset quality.
  • Control specific provisions within budget and ensure adequate levels of provisioning on all accounts in accordance with the laid down credit policies.
  • Managing recovery costs within budgets.
  • Compliance with the bank’s Credit/NPL Policies and CBK Prudential Guidelines on loan classification and provisioning.
  • Timely submission of NPL returns to the Group Board and CBK.
  • Formulation of exposure/recovery strategies, action plans and supervising implementation for expedited closure.
  • Reduce non performing credit through aggressive recoveries and viable restructuring thus contributing to the Group bottom line through provisions craw backs.
  • Participation in partnership engagement meetings/forums.
  • Oversight and support to subsidiaries in the management of the non performing debts.
  • Receive and forward all enquiries to relevant Managers.
The Person
  • University degree preferably in Business related field. Possession of an MBA or other professional qualifications (AKIB/ACIB/AICM will be an added advantage)
  • Minimum of 8 years experience in Commercial Banking out of which 4 years must be management experience in Credit function covering Retail, Corporate Credit ,Mortgage credit, Financial analysis, reporting, monitoring and control of loans.
  • Risk Analysis and Evaluation, Collaterals/Securities analysis.
  • Knowledge of CBK/KCB prudential guidelines regarding lending
  • Knowledge about securities and legal issues relating to lending
  • Knowledge of Corporate and Mortgage products and administration of credit
  • Experience in working closely with lawyers
  • Must have attended KCB (or other) management courses on lending.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and written.
  • Have the ability to make prompt decisions and be independent in problem solving in assigned duties.
  • Possess the ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Be pleasant, honest, outgoing well groomed and self-driven.
  • Ability to create and work with teams across the business
The above positions are a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
 
To be considered your application must be received by 16th July 2013.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Recruitment at M P Shah Hospital

M P Shah Hospital is looking to recruit ambitious and career driven person for vacancies in the following positions:

 

Resident Consultant Physician

 Ref # HR/MPSH/040

Job Responsibilities: 
 
The Resident Consultant Physician will provide professional medical services to complement the delivery of primary healthcare services and will also be expected to review all emergencies. 

As part of the clinical team, s/he will participate in ward rounds and actively be engaged in teaching and mentoring Medical Officers & other clinicians working within the Hospital. 

S/he will also be responsible for organizing and chairing various clinical meetings.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • MBChB from a recognized institution
  • Masters of Medicine in Internal Medicine from a recognized institution
  • At least two years post MMed experience
  • Current Retention Certificate from Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board
  • A Specialist License from Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board
  • Private Practice License from Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board
Applications should be received not later than 26th July 2013.
 
Medical Officer - Intensive Care Unit

Ref # HR/MPSH/041
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 
As part of a clinical team, the Medical Officer will be responsible for the admission of patients to the Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Service referrals & responsibility for provision of care ensuring that patients are reviewed as per standard check schedule. 

S/he will co-ordinate & participate in the patient retrieval operations and emergency primary response when appropriate. 

S/he will be expected to participate in the specialist roster providing after hours cover for the Intensive Care Unit.

Medical Officer - Accident and Emergency

Ref # HR/MPSH/042
 
The Medical Officer will be responsible for triaging, assessing, diagnosing, treating & managing emergency room patients. 

To facilitate diagnosis s/he will be expected to order for appropriate laboratory tests and radiographic examinations and interpret/analyze the reports once the reports are available. 

As part of the clinical team, the Medical Officer will provide emergency treatment and referral for patients who come with life threatening conditions and will also be expected to participate in the
development and evaluation of new techniques in patient care.

Qualifications and Essential Requirements for A & E & ICU Medical Officers:
  • Hold a University Degree in Medicine
  • At least 3 years work experience in ICU or A&E
  • Registered with the Kenya Medical & Dentists Board.
  • Post graduate qualification in General Practice with emergency department experience
  • Have experience in emergency medicine, minor illnesses, minor injuries and paediatric care
  • Willing to work on call and flexible on work timings
  • Must be well organized and have the ability to plan ahead and deal with issues as they arise
  • Must be conscientious and check own work thoroughly for errors/omissions
  • Must demonstrate the ability to proactively identify potential problems and act to avoid them or to ensure a positive outcome
  • Must be able to cooperate and work closely with other members of staff.
  • Ability to demonstrate competency in Adult Advanced Cardiovascular and Trauma Life Support [ATLS/ACLS] skills and where hospitals admit children - Paediatric Advanced Life Support skills, [PALS/EPLS].
Applications should be received not later than 20th July 2013.
 
Billing Manager

Ref # HR/MPSH/043
 
Job Responsibilities: 
 
The Billing Manager will be responsible for checking & ensuring accuracy & completeness of all bills before patients are discharged. 

S/he will vet the capability of patients prior to admission & thereafter ensure that deposits are received within the required timelines if the full or part deposit was not received during admission.

S/he will ensure that all documentation for corporate clients is complete on admission and before they are discharged.

In liaison with the departmental head, the incumbent will be expected to develop and implement billing policies & procedures; carry out surprise checks of stock, cash and credit card payments and monitor all billing masters and codes.

Qualifications and Essential Requirements:
  • CPA/ACCA qualified
  • IT proficient
  • Good communication skills
  • Minimum of at least five years of experience working in a similar position
Applications should be received not later than 20th July 2013.
 
Dietitian

Ref # HR/MPSH/044
 
Job Responsibilities: 
 
The dietitian will be responsible for assessing clients’ nutritional needs, diet restrictions & current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans & provide nutritional counselling.

S/he will confer with doctors and other health care professionals in order to determine nutritional needs & diet restrictions of patient or client. 

S/he is also expected to advice patients & their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans & diet modifications, & food selection & preparation. 

The dietitian will also be involved in counseling of individuals and groups on nutritional practices designed to prevent diseases and promote good health within and outside the hospital in conjunction with the catering manager. 

The incumbent will also participate in recipe development & develop new menus for independent food service operations and also inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability & appearance.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Degree in Food Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Minimum of two years relevant working experience preferably in a hospital
  • Excellent Public Relations and Communication skills
Applications should be received not later than 20th July 2013.
 
Pharmacist

Ref # HR/MPSH/045
 
Job Responsibilities:
 
The pharmacist will be responsible for checking prescriptions to ensure that there are no errors, dispensing medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals and ensuring that they are appropriate and safe for the individual patient and providing advice on the dosage of medicines. 

S/he will participate in ward rounds, taking patient drug histories and be involved in making decisions on appropriate treatments which will also involve discussing treatments with patients’ relatives.
 
S/he will be required to ensure that all medicines are stored appropriately and securely. 

The pharmacist may also be required to assist in writing guidelines for drug use within the hospital and implementing hospital regulations. 

The incumbent will be expected to develop the hospital staff’s pharmacological knowledge by participating in mentoring & training programs.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • A BSc (Pharmacy) degree from a recognized university
  • Minimum of two years relevant working experience preferably in a hospital
  • Excellent Public Relations and Communication skills
  • Registered with the Pharmaceutical and Poisons Board of Kenya
Applications should be received not later than 20th July 2013.

How to Apply:
 
Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should email their application letters, detailed curriculum vitae listing three professional references and your 24 hours telephone contact to: recruitment@mpshahhosp.org
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Senior Communications Associate

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decades of experience in strengthening health systems, and capacity of local institutions. MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact, and sustainability. 

Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. 

For more information please visit our websitewww.msh.org.

MSH seeks to recruit a highly motivated and result oriented individual to join a dynamic team as Senior Communications Associate in our Leadership Management Sustainability (LMS Kenya) Program.

Senior Communications Associate 

Ref: 13-6697
 
The Leadership, Management and Sustainability (LMS/Kenya) Program is working in Kenya to strengthen leadership and management in the Kenyan health sector. 

The Senior Communications Associate will be responsible for all projects reporting including donor reporting on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis and for the LMS/Kenya End-of-Project Report. 

S/He will work with the LMS/Kenya Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor and technical project staff to identify, produce and edit results stories that promote the achievements and visibility of the project; collaborates with the LMS/Kenya Communications Associate and MSH’s Center for Leadership and Management Communications Director to post stories on the Health Systems Management in Kenya website (www.hsm-kenya.org) and the MSH website (www.msh.org); and contribute to related social media sites as necessary and appropriate. 

In addition, s/he leads the project’s knowledge exchange efforts primarily by coordinating the identification, documentation and dissemination of effective practices for leadership, management and governance in health and manages the publication and dissemination of LMS/Kenya technical documents  and reports. 

The Senior Communications Associate will also coordinate and manage public relations and events which include working with journalists and media houses to ensuring accurate and timely coverage of LMS/Kenya activities as well as appropriate branding and marking for the project and donor.
 
Qualifications and experience required:
 
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, public policy, international development or related field with at least 3 years of relevant working experience. 

S/He should have excellent writing and editing skills for a variety of platforms with excellent interpersonal and public communication skills.
 
In addition, S/He should have demonstrated print and/or online publishing experience and should have exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

Experience working in the development sector, working with the Ministries of Health or other government entities, and/or writing reports for USAID-funded projects is highly desirable.
 
The successful candidate should have experience writing press releases and/or training and pitching stories to journalists with professional-level photography skills and/or graphic design abilities. 

Computer proficiency with hands on experience with online content management and use of social media for business purposes is required.
 
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and national origin, and citizenship, physical or mental handicap. 

For further detail and to apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com by July 19, 2013. 

If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org. 


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Senior Communications Associate

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decades of experience in strengthening health systems, and capacity of local institutions. MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact, and sustainability. 

Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. 

For more information please visit our websitewww.msh.org.

MSH seeks to recruit a highly motivated and result oriented individual to join a dynamic team as Senior Communications Associate in our Leadership Management Sustainability (LMS Kenya) Program.

Senior Communications Associate 

Ref: 13-6697
 
The Leadership, Management and Sustainability (LMS/Kenya) Program is working in Kenya to strengthen leadership and management in the Kenyan health sector. 

The Senior Communications Associate will be responsible for all projects reporting including donor reporting on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis and for the LMS/Kenya End-of-Project Report. 

S/He will work with the LMS/Kenya Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor and technical project staff to identify, produce and edit results stories that promote the achievements and visibility of the project; collaborates with the LMS/Kenya Communications Associate and MSH’s Center for Leadership and Management Communications Director to post stories on the Health Systems Management in Kenya website (www.hsm-kenya.org) and the MSH website (www.msh.org); and contribute to related social media sites as necessary and appropriate. 

In addition, s/he leads the project’s knowledge exchange efforts primarily by coordinating the identification, documentation and dissemination of effective practices for leadership, management and governance in health and manages the publication and dissemination of LMS/Kenya technical documents  and reports. 

The Senior Communications Associate will also coordinate and manage public relations and events which include working with journalists and media houses to ensuring accurate and timely coverage of LMS/Kenya activities as well as appropriate branding and marking for the project and donor.
 
Qualifications and experience required:
 
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, public policy, international development or related field with at least 3 years of relevant working experience. 

S/He should have excellent writing and editing skills for a variety of platforms with excellent interpersonal and public communication skills.
 
In addition, S/He should have demonstrated print and/or online publishing experience and should have exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

Experience working in the development sector, working with the Ministries of Health or other government entities, and/or writing reports for USAID-funded projects is highly desirable.
 
The successful candidate should have experience writing press releases and/or training and pitching stories to journalists with professional-level photography skills and/or graphic design abilities. 

Computer proficiency with hands on experience with online content management and use of social media for business purposes is required.
 
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and national origin, and citizenship, physical or mental handicap. 

For further detail and to apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com by July 19, 2013. 

If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org. 


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Marketing Services Manager at British American Tobacco

Marketing Services Manager
 
Job Purpose

The incumbent will Lead the Marketing Services department for East Africa Markets which includes the Indian Ocean Islands, Horn of Africa and East Africa cluster (Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania).  

Specifically;
  • To drive growth by leading the implementation of marketing plans to deliver overall Sales and Financial objectives
  • Support the annual Market planning process
  • Support the brand Team in the development of effective consumer and Trade Programs and touch point infrastructure, by providing pertinent market insights
  • Drive On-time delivery of Key Consumer and Trade Initiatives through effective project management and effective coordination of cross functional teams
  • Oversee the execution of trade and consumer programmes in-Market in line with trade marketing & distribution strategy
  • Lead the Tracking and Evaluation of Key marketing initiatives to Ensure that they meet business objectives and trade cluster requirements
  • Represent the Marketing services function at monthly Leadership Meetings
  • Drive the optimisation of an effective and efficient distribution system to meet business objectives
  • Oversee the management and coordination of marketing services processes and efficiency improvement initiatives to support the delivery of key organisational objectives.
Key Deliverables
  • Support development of annual cycle grid of activities for each market
  • Project management and on-time delivery of key initiatives
  • Recommend appropriate retail/ customer dialogue strategy meet business objectives using consumer and trade research data
  • Project management and on-time delivery of key initiatives
  • Implement brand programmes in retail touch-points and validate the touch-point infrastructure (e.g., merchandising materials for brand and trade programmes, in-store hardware, non-branded materials)
  • Programme evaluation & governance
  • Resource allocation and effective management of Brand support budget
  • For respective trade channels, assist in defining objectives, recommend approach (e.g., delivery frequency, call frequency etc).
  • Propose goals and key performance indicators for trade programme development and track ongoing results
  • Implement core business support functions in terms of IT applications, administrative processes and project management.
  • Provide distribution directives to distributors, supporting them in their day-to-day distribution activities Monitor key distribution performance indicators and initiate actions to cover short-term “gaps” in performance and capability thereby maintaining distribution effectiveness.
  • Effectively utilise Market research information to drive width & depth of distribution of strategic brands to grow volume & value share.
  • Provide input on trade channel requirements in the definition of trade & route to market strategies
  • Provide support for the demand review process, clarifying trade programmes objectives, activities and schedule
  • Identify opportunities to optimise and improve systems and work processes to drive productivity and/or growth.
Essential requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience within the Marketing function in tobacco or similar FMCG category. (More concerned with the quality of experience as below)
  • Experience in & Comprehensive understanding of Trade marketing, customer engagement, account management and trade programme development.
  • Proficiency in English. Proficiency in French is an added advantage.
  • Exceptional inter-personal skills and ability to facilitate and work through diverse teams
  • Be self driven and able to work with minimal supervision, on multiple tasks
  • Analytical skills and ability to translate market information into meaningful insights that can be leveraged improve business performance
 Desirable requirements
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, external suppliers and commercial partners.
  • Experience in people management and coaching.
  • Good influencing, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Working at BAT

British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.

Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.

If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.

For further Information and to apply;- www.bat.com
 

Applications close on 18th July 2013