Job Vacancies at Private Safaris Ltd Nairobi Kenya

Private Safaris, member of the Kuoni Travel Group, is a premier Destination and Events Management company for sub-Saharan Africa.
 
To strengthen our competence, we are looking for a dynamic individual to fill the following position based in the Procurement Department in our Nairobi office.
 
You must be highly motivated, self-driven, a dedicated team player ready for an exciting and challenging role within our company.
 

1. Database Administrator - Contracting
 
The position will require you: To understand, interpret and load rates and tariffs while ensuring accuracy of the same, in accordance to company requirements.

Responsibilities:
 
These include but are not limited to:
  • Creation, updating and maintenance of database tariffs and rates to enable users to access and accurately perform core functions.
  • Creating and maintaining tariffs and rates ensuring accuracy and consistency of the same.
  • Ensuring the loading of contracted and non-contracted services into the database
  • Loading allocations and assisting with database queries
  • Rate and tariff production tasks
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
  • Diploma/ Degree preferably in Tourism or Commerce
  • At least 3 years’ work experience in a similar position
  • Proficiency in MS Office Products
  • Attention to detail
  • Sound ability to prioritize work
  • Knowledge of Tourplan software will be an added advantage
2. Database Manager – Contracting
 
The position will require you:
 
To supervise the Contracting Database Team in order to ensure the accuracy and quality of the data loaded, minimize the delay of loading and to keep smooth internal communication.

Responsibilities:
 
These include but are not limited to:
  • Manage the database team
  • Develop and manage the online product portfolio and content.
  • Oversee and manage the loading of database with master data – products, rates, policies, specials and allocations.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
  • Degree preferably in Tourism or Commerce
  • At least 5 years’ work experience in a similar position
  • Proficiency in MS Office Products
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated service excellence
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of Tourplan, Crystal and Qlikview Reporting software’s is an added advantage
How to Apply:
 
If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria above, please send us your resume and a motivational letter telling us why you think you would be great for the job:hr@privatesafaris.co.ke


Deadline for application submission: 26th August 2014