AFEX, a Lonrho company, provides camp construction, catering, management
and logistics support to the Oil&Gas, Mining, UN and NGO sectors in some of
the most remote and hostile corners of Africa.
With headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, AFEX provides international
standard service delivery combined with 30 years of regional operational
experience.
The company wishes to recruit competent, innovative and self-driven
persons to fill the following positions:
Camp Manager
The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire camp,
including overseeing the Food and Beverage activities, maintenance and proper
upkeep of the camp and coordinating day to day operations and to ensure that
the best quality service and products are achieved, to meet AFEX and client
standards.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Kenya Country Manager.
Requirements:
- A minimum of a first degree in a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience.
- Willingness to travel and work in remote areas.
- Possesses well-developed communication, organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills.
- High degree of professional integrity and strong ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team based multi-cultural environment.
Food & Beverage
Manager
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning menus and
coordinating the operations of the kitchen, restaurant, mess and any other area
where food and / or beverages are prepared or service.
He / she will oversee the inventory and stock of all items needed in the
kitchen and restaurant.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Camp Manager.
Requirements:
- A minimum of a first degree in food and beverage service.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position with good organizational skills.
- Good knowledge of HACCP Food Handling procedures and QHSE standards.
- Good computer skills.
- Willingness to work in remote areas.
- Excellent team player with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
Applicants for the
following positions are also encouraged:
- Executive Chef
- Sous Chef
- Pastry Chef
- House Keeping Manager
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising house
keepers and laundry stewards to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and
orderliness is maintained at the AFEX Camp.
He / she will ensure that rooms are properly stocked with the correct
supplies and that any issues from clients are dealt with and corrective action
implemented immediately.
He / she will directly report to the Camp Manager.
Requirements:
- A diploma in Housekeeping and Laundry operations.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position with good organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel and work in remote areas.
- Good computer skills.
- Excellent team player with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
HR Officer
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the HR
process by participating in recruitment, conducting staff orientation,
monitoring the staff performance and development systems, maintaining
confidential records and information, and provide HR support to all staff and
administration of day-to-day personnel activities.
He / she will report to the Human Resources Manager.
Requirements:
- A degree in Human Resources
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position
- Excellent IT skills
- Substantial knowledge of Kenyan employment law / labour laws
- Excellent team player with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be a member of IHRM
Applicants meeting the above requirements should send their applications
and detailed Curriculum Vitae giving names and contact details of three
referees by Friday, 28th March 2014 to careers@afexgroup.com
NB: Please include the
POSITION TITLE you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.