Business Development Officer - Green Forest Social Initiative

Job Title Business Development Officer

Recruiter Green Forest Social Initiative 

Duty Station Kenya 

Closing date: 06 Dec 2013

GFSI, founded in 2008, is an integrated social development enterprise centered on a number of sustainable rural production activities.

GFSI aims to stimulate economic empowerment by creating sustainable income generating opportunities for smallholder farmer and community members, as well as investing in social well being and environmental conservation.

Business Consultants - Resolution Insurance Limited in Nairobi

Job Title: Business Consultants

Got what it takes to turn business networks into revenues?

Resolution Insurance Limited entered the market in 2002 as the first company to be registered as a Medical Insurance Provider (MIP).

With over 65,000 members in our fold, we have learned to adapt in this constantly changing society, and develop products that are effective and relevant to our members.

Resolution Insurance has over 500 medical service providers all across East Africa, a strong network of hospitals, clinics and doctors.

In pursuit of our aggressive growth plan, we are looking to enrol as part of our Sales team individuals with impeccable desire to excel in a highly rewarding and attractive commissions sales environment.

Minimum Requirements

You must have the maturity to deal with the professional and business elite who make up our customer base.
Minimum 1 year experience in sales with a track record of meeting sales targets
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills
Ability to work under pressure with minimal or no supervision
Ready to work purely on Commissions with no Retainer
Applicants must be 25 years and above preferably with families

Please do not apply if you do not meet the Minimum Requirements stated above.

What’s in it for you?

An opportunity to sell and grow;
Potential to earn as much as you want
Extremely exciting incentives
Ongoing training and support;

How to Apply:

If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever growing brand, kindly email your detailed CV and Application NOW!!! Stating your day time telephone contacts to tmogaka@resolution.co.ke

Deadline: 06/08/2013

Diversification Assistant - Total Kenya Limited in Nairobi

Job Title: DIVERSIFICATION ASSISTANT (10045693)

Job Type
Company : Total Kenya Limited
Contract : permanent position (local)
Business : Marketing & Services
Location : Kenya - Nairobi
Interviews will take place in : Nairobi
Salary : According to profile and experience

Job description
 Implementing Convenience Shops (Bonjour's) concepts and developing of Non Fuel business activities within the Service station.
 Analyzing the shops catchment's area and optimizing sales through advice on Shop floor management i.e. Shop layout, product range, Merchandising, pricing policies, hygiene and cleanliness.
 Training of shop staff on maximizing customers' convenience.
 Initiating in-store promotions and ensuring that the annual promotional calendar is realized.
 Advising on stock management to avoid excess inventory, shortages or shrinkage and is involved in supplier negotiations.
Required skills
Education
 A Bachelors Degree in business related studies
Experience
 Good knowledge of Supermarkets OR convenience stores channels OR Relevant experience in an FMCGS sales and distribution environment.
 Working knowledge of Microsoft End-user Packages
 Valid Driver's license with at least 1 (one) year's driving experience
Skills
 Basic accounting /financial skills to audit monthly shop P&L statements
 Autonomy, organization and training skills
 Creative thinker and team player

How to Apply:
http://careers.total.com/front/en_US/web/guest/fiche-offre/-/offrePortlet/detail/10045693/Permanent%20position

Deadline:14/06/2013

Head of Business Development - flower shop in Nairobi

Job Title: Head of Business Development

A flower shop located in Nairobi is looking for a . The Flower shop is a new venture started in 2012 and delivers exquisite flowers for every occasion. It has a number of wholesale clients but wants to grow its retail client base. It is strategically located and already boasts of a number of small regular and loyal clients.

The new Head of Business Development will lead and oversee the development and growth of profitable new business and develop and maintain effective key customer relationships.

He/she will be responsible for all aspects of managing potential and existing customers and will also ensure business growth through directing and managing business development activities to ensure these are delivered in accordance with the organizational strategy.

Responsible to: the Board/CEO

External relationships: Potential and existing customers, suppliers of floral shop items

Internal relationships: Staff members, board

Salary: Reasonable base and commission of new business profit, Negotiable depending on candidate

Hours: Negotiable

Location: Nairobi

NB: someone with a vehicle already a plus – fuel expenses to be reimbursed

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Contribute to the development and refinement of Company’s vision and strategy
Support the overall process of management and decision-making to ensure the organization maximizes its short, medium and long-term profitability and shareholder returns
Manage the shop and develop, review, and report on the business development division’s strategy, ensuring the strategic objectives are executed

Management of the Overall Business Development Function Including:

Impact the profitability of the company through ensuring strategic and tactical management decisions and new business development results
Marketing
Competitor and market analysis
Develop and lead in sourcing, managing and implementing new business opportunities
Ensure efficient and effective marketing, advertising and promotional planning.
Present a budget for board approval and prudently manage resources within those budgetary guidelines according to company policy and within ethical corporate governance guidelines
Maintain and develop organizational culture, values and reputation in its markets and with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies

People Management

Build and lead an effective and cohesive management team
Self development and continuing personal development
Increase and build customer database for the company

Basic Areas of knowledge and skills

Good project and time management skills
Knowledge of flowers/flower arrangement – experience with events
Knowledge of business and management principles
Strong analytical skills
Organizational skills
Leadership skills
Marketing skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Floriculture

Qualities

Creative
Honest
Innovative
Responsible
Flexible
Goal oriented
Able to Market
Confident
Friendly
Self Driven
Motivated
Can work under minimal supervision
Open minded
Can think outside the box

How to Apply:
If you have the required professional and academic qualifications and you are ready to execute the
mandate, kindly send your resume to ronojuliana@yahoo.com on indicating
the job title as the subject of your email.
Please note that only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
Deadline:04/06/2013

Senior Business Analyst - Capitec Bank in Stellenbosch

Job Title: Senior Business Analyst

Province:
Western Cape

Town:
Stellenbosch

Reference Number:
#0215

Purpose of Role:
To liaise with the business to formulate business specifications and functional descriptions in order to meet business requirements
To liaise with the development team to hand-over functional descriptions
To compile test plans and ensure delivery is according to business requirements.
To conduct continuous business and industry research to guide the critical evaluation of new and existing software / application solutions.

Requirements:
Grade 12
Relevant 3 year degree or diploma in IT would be preferred
Tertiary qualification (certificate or diploma) in Business Analysis (i.e. through FTI) would be preferred
At least 7 years’ proven experience as Business Analyst (BA) in Internet and Mobile channels
Basic project management experience
Must have detailed knowledge of:
IT systems development processes
Application development
Business analysis and design
Standards and governance
Testing practices
A relevant process modelling language (i.e. UML)
Business process modelling (BPM)
Detailed knowledge of the following would be advantageous:
Agile development life cycle
Banking systems and business models
Best practices for Quality Assurance (QA)
Communication skills (written and verbal) in English
Interpersonal / Relationship management skills
Negotiation and influencing
Facilitation
Presentation skills
Analytical, diagnostic and problem solving skills
Business acumen
Process and organisational thinking
Attention to detail
Adaptability to change
Willingness to take ownership and accountability
Planning and organizing skills
Project Management skills
Ability to work under own initiative without guidance, cope well under sustained pressure and deliver to deadlines
Own transport and valid driver’s license
Contactable on (own) cell phone
Willing to work after hours / over weekends

How to Apply:
http://www.capitecbank.co.za/about-us/careers/it-position/1102/senior-business-analyst

Deadline: 31 May 2013

Business Analyst - Metropolitan Life in Cape Town

Job Title: Business Analyst x3

Reference:
# 11501

Introduction:
Fantastic opportunity call us today if you have Business analyst experience with strong Business analysis methods , ability to
analyse and synthesise information provided by a large number of stakeholders.
The successful candidate will responsible for eliciting the actual needs of stakeholders, not simply their expressed desires and also works to facilitate communication between organizational units.
A Business analyst plays a central role in aligning the needs of business units with the capabilities delivered by information technology, and may serve as a “translator” between those groups.

The Incumbent will be responsible for:
Selecting appropriate business analysis approach
Determining stakeholder influence and relationship needs
Develops a business analysis work-plan to manage own and teams activities, tasks, deliverables and schedule
Developing effective communication plan to meet project and stakeholder needs
Identifying and communicating risks and issues that may require changes to plans or scope
Ensuring appropriate stakeholders are involved in elicitation activities
Obtaining needed information from stakeholders to form requirements
Capturing information provided in elicitation sessions
Validating requirements with stakeholder
Obtaining the needed approvals on solution requirements
Tracing requirements from business case to implemented solution
Identifying and maintains requirements for reuse
Presenting requirements in understandable format
Confirming that stakeholders have a shared understanding of requirements
Identifying and defines business needs
Identifying and proposes possible solution approach
Describing and selects a solution approach from a number of different options
Determining justification of investment for proposed solution
Prioritizing requirements effectively based on factors including business value, cost to deliver and time constraints
Organizing and synthesizes large amounts of information provided by stakeholders
Developing abstract models that describe a business domain
Ensuring that requirements and models meet the needed quality to effectively guide further work
Ensuring that all requirements support the delivery of business value, fulfils goals and objectives, and meets a stakeholder need
Assessing solution proposals and demonstrate which proposal will be most effective
Assessing the organizational readiness for the new solution
Defining capabilities and requirements to support transition to new solutions
Validating that the solution meets the business need
Measuring and evaluates solutions for value and opportunities

The applicant should meet these requirements:
Matric or equivalent qualification
Degree in Information Systems or IT field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the health industry
Extensive MH domain knowledge
Experience in Business Modelling and tools would be beneficial

Competencies Required:
Attention to detail
Time management
Ability to take initiative
Organizing and planning
Good oral communication and facilitation skills
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to assimilate and apply relevant business principles
Teamwork orientation and the ability to work independently

Additional Information:
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to the following statutory checks:
• References
• ITC
• Qualification
• Criminal

Should you not be contacted withis two weeks, please consider your application unsucessfull.
We reserve the right not to fill the vacancy.

Contact Details:
For further enquiries please contact Zodumo on 021 480 5166

How to apply:
Internal applicants:
Sign on to PeopleSoft > Recruiting Activities > Careers

External applicants:
Go to our website
www.mhg.co.za
> Careers at Metropolitan Health> Vacancies
Assistance with online applications:
PeopleSoft Helpdesk (021) 940 5169

Contact Person:
Noyise Notiki

Telephone:
0214802769

Please state clearly for which position you are applying as well as the reference number in all communications. The remuneration will be commensurate with the successful applicant's experience, qualification and skills.

Deadline: 06 May 2013|

Business Integration Analyst - Suncor in Alberta

Job Title:Business Integration Analyst

Position Name:Business Integration Analyst
Posting Number:29504
Employment Type:Perm Full-Time

Job Family:Project Management
Job Class:Business Professional
Location:Calgary, Alberta
Country:Canada

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Business Integration (BI) Lead, this position will provide support to the department on a wide range of analytic and reporting activities. The BI Analyst is responsible for supporting the interpretation, implementation and execution of key business processes with regard to Field Logistics (Transportation and Lodging) through continuous review activities, as well as disciplined and skilled application of appropriate tools (continuous improvement, communication and change management).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support Oilsands and In Situ (OS/IS) for Logistics Customer Service issues, including lodging and transportation issues
Participate in monthly, quarterly, annual and 10 year forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis for OS/IS logistics requirements (i.e. lodging and transportation)
Support the OS/IS business units with interpretation, communication and execution of Field Logistics processes and procedures
Manage business processes within the Business Integration Department; making recommendations for new processes and procedures or improvements/changes to existing processes and procedures
Collaborates and networks with internal colleagues on cross functional teams and projects
Contributes to a high performance team through technical support

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Suncor is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals

Education and Experience:

University degree in Commerce, Finance or Business
Minimum two years of relevant work experience
OS/IS experience and/or exposure is considered an asset

Skills and Knowledge:

Ability to work independently to drive innovation and results as well as working and contributing within a team
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Strong communication/facilitation/presentation skills
Knowledge of continuous improvement tools (such as Lean or Six Sigma) is considered an asset

WHY SUNCOR

Go ahead. Expect growth. We want you to have a job you're genuinely excited about - as well as opportunities to learn and challenge yourself or mentor others. Plus, Suncor Energy offers a flexible employee package that can be adjusted to suit the changing needs of your life, including:

competitive base salary and compensation programs
attractive annual incentive program
flexible benefits package
rewarding pension and savings plans

Wondering if you and Suncor are the right fit? Hear what people at Suncor have to say about working here. Go ahead. Find out why your peers chose Suncor »

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Suncor Energy is a sustainably operated Canadian integrated energy company. Our company combines a leading position in oil sands with complementary operations in refining and marketing, North American natural gas production and conventional oil production internationally and offshore East Coast Canada.

At Suncor, we operate our businesses reliably and efficiently with an emphasis on employee safety and a number of initiatives aimed at ensuring a safe and healthy environment. Suncor is also committed to contributing to the well-being of the communities where we operate - including yours.

Our use of innovative technology has made us an industry leader in the energy business - and with a strong strategy for growth, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career.As an employer, Suncor is one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of newcomers and experienced professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise from all parts of Canada.

Learn more about why our employees choose Suncor »

Not sure if this particular listing is the right opportunity?

Deadline Date:23.04.2013
How To Apply:

http://www.suncor.com/en/careers/4061.aspx?rid=29504

Transportation Business Analyst - Maple Leaf Foods in Ontario

Job Title:Business Analyst, Transportation
Company:Canada Bread Fresh Bakery
Department: Supply Chain
Location: Ontario - Etobicoke
Reference No.:111359
Working Language:English
Expiry Date : 2013-04-18
Emp. Type:Full Time
Position Description

- Provide analytical support reporting

- Establish and maintain supply chain KPI’s

- Benchmark area of responsibility against industry best practice

- Co-ordination of data for analysis and monthly reporting with a strong focus on process improvement

- Work closely with Productivity Manager to uncover cost reduction opportunities

- Proactively lead analysis and provide business insight

- Prepare and support CER process

- Act as a liaison between functional areas

- Participate in various supply chain related analyses

- Timely and effective reporting of supply chain key measures to senior management

- Ability and willingness to ‘mine’ the business looking for trends and opportunities

- Best Practice Sharing between regions, within MLF businesses and with external companies

Preferred Hiring Criteria
Function Supply Chain/Logistics Years Exp 3 - 5 years
Education University - undergraduate degee Travel No travel
Additional Language None
University or College degree in Accounting / Finance / Business / Supply Chain
Must have 3-5 years expierence within a Business Analyst function, supporting analytical and reporting functions
Able to improve processes
APIC designation an asset
Strong analytical and time management skills
Strong business acumen with an interest in improving processes
Excellent communication and presentation skills to summarize key facts and trends
Excellent computer (MS Excel) and financial modeling
Close alignment and full acceptance of the Maple Leaf Leadership Values
Ability to work independently
Team player
Detail oriented

Maple Leaf Foods is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline Date:18.04.2013
How To Apply:

http://www.mapleleafcareers.com/PositionView.asp?Id=111359&Lang=0

Senior Business Engagement Consultant - UNIT4 Business Software in London

Job Title: Senior Business Engagement Consultant

Working with sales to provide detailed solution presales and business engagement for prospects and strategic existing customers. Provide on-going customer benefits realisation support. Support and promote Solution Selling.

Working with prospective and existing customers in a pre-sales capacity. To engage from a business point of view to define their business solution requirements and identify client side ROI and business benefit.

Assisting the principal business engagement consultant and/or customer to define a business case where UNIT4 can provide a good solution fit. To own the solution during the sales cycle. To work with the solution architects to specify detail requirements and champion our solution on the customer side.

The role is based on customer sites around the UK. Occasional overseas travel will be expected. Extensive travel will feature in this role.

Deadline: 18/04/2013

How to Apply:

https://ukcareers.unit4software.co.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=2945&p_web_page_id=161583