Our Client, an Information Communications Technology firm providing Custom Software Development, Mobile Banking, web solutions, alongside other ICT based services, seeks to recruit a Project Manager.
Project Manager
Location: Nairobi
Industry: ICT
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Create
and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing
software needs and requirements.
- Identify
resources needed and assign individual responsibilities to self and
project team towards achievement of objectives
- Manage
day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope of work and coordinate
project reporting
- Review
deliverables prepared by team and conduct quality control and analysis
before passing to client
- Ensure
highest quality standards are maintained within the project work flow and
the deliverables
- Document
all project workflows and deliverables for easier follow up, coordination,
maintenance and support
- Design,
develop and implement sound programmatic solutions to clients with no
supervision
- Provide
full information to the other departments of the organization with regard
to the project being engaged in including the top management, accounts
Qualifications and Competencies
- A
degree course in a relevant discipline (ICT, Project management or
Software development related)
- At
least 2-3 years experience working in similar position with similar
responsibilities
- 3
years experience with programming languages and tools e.g. Java SE, Java
EE, PHP, J2ME is a bonus with Rapid Program Execution Skills and
procedures is also a bonus
- Experience
with financial management software and financial accounting packages and
Graphic design skills (Photoshop, illustrator, Fireworks etc) is a bonus
- Good
human interaction and interpersonal skills
To apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to recruit@flexi-personnel.com
before Friday 3rd August 2012.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary
expectation on the subject line.
Special Projects and Business Development Head
Location: Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Industry: ICT
Our Client, an Information Communications Technology firm providing Custom Software Development, Mobile Banking, web solutions, alongside other ICT based services, seeks to recruit a Special Projects and Business Development Head.
Our Client, an Information Communications Technology firm providing Custom Software Development, Mobile Banking, web solutions, alongside other ICT based services, seeks to recruit a Special Projects and Business Development Head.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2-4 years of experience
in technical sales engagements in a relevant corporate industry and experience
with enterprise software solutions in large complex organizations.
Keys Tasks and Responsibilities
Keys Tasks and Responsibilities
- Carefully
develop business plans, business cases and leads for new ventures and
pitch them internally within the organization for their adoption and
buying. Also pitch and discuss the same business cases with relevant
parties and organizations to jointly come up with an acceptable solution.
- Engage
thoroughly in Research and Development of both technical and business
needs to come up with and generate business leads and opportunities as
well as potential business partnerships / alliances that the organization
can take active part in and converting them into prospects and viable
engagements that contribute to the overall company objective, revenue
generation and attaining the company goals and objectives thereof.
- Document
viable projects, write project proposals and presentations, write project
requirements documents, engage in deliberations with other organization
and stakeholders, make presentations, pitch solutions to the relevant
parties and close sales / partnership agreements for new businesses and
joint ventures for the viable solutions
- Build
and maintain viable business relationships with clients and colleagues in
the internal organization structure to ensure that there is smooth
execution of project workflow and development of business cases and
evaluation of the same
- Build
and grow a team of Business Development Executives that he/she shall
manage and be accountable for (their performance) to the management and
the entire organization with regard to target attainment
- Identify
trendsetter ideas by researching new technology, industry, market and
related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual
contributors and their accomplishments to potentially position the
organization to develop relevant products that will ensure business
leadership, growth and continuity.
- Support
marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings on
mailing lists etc.
- Conducting
relevant workshops, meetings and seminars to drive the business
development objectives of the organization as a whole
Qualifications and Competencies
- A
Bachelor’s degree course in a relevant technical discipline
- At
least 2-4 years of experience in technical sales engagements in a relevant
corporate industry and experience with enterprise software solutions in
large complex organizations
- Good
technical background with an understanding of software solutions
development and life cycle
- Result
oriented and a high performer of duties
- Strong
interpersonal skills and human relations
- Analytical
and ability to make sound judgment on viability of ventures
- Flexibility
to travel away from the city to meet prospective clients and work
- Proven
leadership and ability to drive Business development team.
To apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to
recruit@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 3rd August 2012.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary
expectation on the subject line.
Software Engineer (2)
Location: Nairobi
Industry: ICT
Our Client, an Information Communications technology firm
providing Custom Software Development, Mobile Banking, web solutions, alongside
other ICT based services, seeks to recruit Software Engineers.
The ideal candidates shall be responsible for maintaining
existing software solutions as well as come up with new software solutions /
products for the company’s consumption as well as that of the company’s
clients.
The successful candidates will also be informing the management
on the progress of the team’s activities and the situation on the ground with
relation to the business - client relationship and achievement of set targets.
Qualification and Competencies
- A
degree in a relevant ICT discipline preferably majoring on Software
development
- A
course in project management and / or database administration and
management
- At
least 2-5years experience in developing and handling commercial projects
that have been used by corporate organizations for commercial and
production purposes – preferably to run their mainstream business
- Must
have experience with financial management software and financial
accounting packages
- Proficient
in desktop and web development with Java SE, J2ME, php, Javascript,
HTML, ASP.Net, C#, VB.Net and Ajax
- Must
have working knowledge of database platforms including Oracle, SQL Server,
MySql, XML, Sybase, foxpro and Postgres
- Graphic
design skills e.g. Photoshop, illustrator, fireworks, coreldraw e.t.c.
- Ability
to deliver top quality software working solutions within set deadline
limits and specifications
- Human
and project organization and management skills
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Carry
out research and development using various tools and strategies and come
up with requirement specification as well as statement of work (SoW)
documents and tools relevant in the software development life cycle
- Analyze
current systems and create, test, implement, maintain and document
programs through knowledge of the system-development cycle.
- Software
modeling and simulation as well as front end graphical user interface
design
- Use
good practice to come up with appropriate software designs for solutions
that can be easily developed and implemented
- Use
relevant documentation standards to come up with various necessary project
documentations prior to, while at and also after software development
processes to correctly document software projects for easier follow up,
coordination, hand over, maintenance and support
- Program
/ develop software according to specifications given and come up with deliverables
within time deadline and resources constraints
- Integrate
various software solutions with other pre-existing or new software and
hardware solutions to ensure that they work together as planned on
blueprint
- Deploy,
install, configure, set up and test systems at clients site and to offer
support and solutions to clients on matters that concern the products
offered to them
- Make
use of project management skills to manage a project and a project team
and be responsible and accountable for the outcome of the project and the
overall performance of the project team
- Software
analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review,
identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software reliability
analysis
- Manage
project workflow and ensure that projects are conducted in the best way
possible with prudence and minimization of waste of project resources
being key objectives
To apply, send your CV ONLY and cover letter to
vacancies@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 3rd August 2012.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary
expectation on the subject line.
