Job Title: Web Application Development / IT Internship
Summary: Cytonn Technologies is inviting applications from talented computer science (and related) graduates for its unique internship program. As a fresh computer science graduate, joining the workforce can be daunting, due to the gap between what you have learnt and what industry needs.
Summary: Cytonn Technologies is inviting applications from talented computer science (and related) graduates for its unique internship program. As a fresh computer science graduate, joining the workforce can be daunting, due to the gap between what you have learnt and what industry needs.
Your productivity is driven by your
passion and excellent knowledge of your subject. You bring your passion and
aptitude, we sharpen your skills and show you how to learn and lead.
The 12-week internship program is an
intensive deep dive into the real world of application development and
technology management for the real world. To succeed, you need to be sharp,
talented, detail oriented and tenacious.
This internship is unique because it
gives you the opportunity to learn in a real business environment in the
context of investment banking and meaningful travel in a company led by young,
dynamic and creative executives with worldwide exposure.
Training is run by a US experienced
instructor and linked with various online learning resources and professionals.
Interns develop applications that solve real world business problems.
In addition to technical skills
interns learn essential communication and entrepreneurial skills needed to
succeed in industry and learn to work in a high efficiency productive
environment that guarantees ability to fit in multiple work cultures.
At the end of the internship,
successful interns, who exhibit a high aptitude, creativity and teamwork, will
be eligible for full time employment.
Those who do not get hired stand a
very high chance of getting absorbed into the job market. Past graduates of
this training have moved on to gainful employment. This training will define
your future.
We provide:
- Workspace
- Fast Internet
- 15" MacBook with Retina
- Software
- Online resources
- Books
- Mentorship and challenge
- Basic stipend
Skills Required
- A grade of B+ and above in KCSE (or
equivalent) with good grades in math and languages.
- Computer Science (or related) degree with a
minimum of upper second-class honors. Candidates must have completed their
degrees no more than one year ago. Candidates expecting to complete their
degree work in the next few months are eligible as long as they will be
available for the training
- Solid foundational skills of computing and
algorithm
- Basic foundational knowledge of web and
Internet infrastructure, databases, networking and programming.
- Appreciation of web interfaces
- Team work
- Ability to learn fast and search for knowledge
- Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per
minute
- Ability to work long hours to complete
requirements
- A passion for computing and software and
engaging learning experiences, as well as desire to make a difference in a
highly productive environment
Job Title:Administrative Assistant
Summary: Cytonn Investments is an independent investment company offering privately placed alternative investment solutions (Real Estate, Private Equity and Structured Products) targeting institutional investors, high net-worth investors and the diaspora.
Summary: Cytonn Investments is an independent investment company offering privately placed alternative investment solutions (Real Estate, Private Equity and Structured Products) targeting institutional investors, high net-worth investors and the diaspora.
The company is looking to employ an
energetic, highly organised and pleasant Administration Assistant to join the
team.
Skills Required
- The incumbent should be an ongoing student
pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in their final year or a recent graduate with
a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least an Upper Second (achieved or expected)
- Minimum of B+ in KCSE
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office –
PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Great Customer Care and Time Management skills
- Ability to work effectively both individually
and in a team
- Proactive and engaged with a hunger to develop
to a greater role
- Positive attitude and flexible to handle
diverse tasks.
Responsibilities
- Screen and manage all visitors and vendors by
settling them and giving them the required attention;
- Manage the reception and the office by
ensuring that facilities are clean and standards maintained;
- Handling and reconciling of petty cash as per
company policy;
- Monitor inventory levels of office supplies on
a regular basis and ensuring that the re-order process is done in a timely
manner.
- Manage kitchen area and follow up on kitchen
staff;
- Managing and booking of the meeting rooms;
- Track of any items/assets that are entering or
leaving the building and ensuring they have the appropriate approvals and
exit passes;
- Assist in planning and coordinating team
activities and events;
- Oversee all aspects of front office
co-ordination - maintain a visitor’s register, handle and direct inquiries
and ensuring the reception area is manned at all times;
- Any other Administrative tasks that may be
required from time to time.
Job Title:Investment Analyst
Summary: Cytonn Investments is an independent investment company offering privately placed alternative investment solutions (Real Estate, Private Equity and Structured Products) targeting institutional investors, high net-worth investors and the diaspora.
Summary: Cytonn Investments is an independent investment company offering privately placed alternative investment solutions (Real Estate, Private Equity and Structured Products) targeting institutional investors, high net-worth investors and the diaspora.
Skills Required
- One to two years Analyst experience;
- Bachelor’s Degree, First Class or Upper Second
(achieved);
- Minimum of a B+ in KCSE;
- Professional qualifications in Finance /
Investments e.g. CFA or be a registered student and actively pursuing the
CFA, CPA or CAIA qualifications;
- Professional attitude;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Ready to take on challenges;
- Demonstrated leadership capability;
- Innovative and solution oriented individuals.
Responsibilities
- Conducting fundamental company &
investment opportunity research and analysis, in Real Estate, Private
Equity, Structured Products, Equities & Fixed Income;
- Financial modeling and data analysis;
- Analyzing historical and projected financial
statements & investment data;
- Preparing written reports and verbal
presentations;
- Conducting country, industry and capital
markets research;
- Participating in the evaluation, formulation
and implementation of investment strategies;
- Contributing in Investment meetings and review
sessions;
- Actively participate in value creation and
portfolio operations post investment.
Job Title: Financial Advisors
Summary: Cytonn Investments is an independent investment company; offering privately placed Alternative Investment Solutions to Global Institutions, High Net Worth investors and the Kenyan Diaspora interested in investing in the East African region.
Summary: Cytonn Investments is an independent investment company; offering privately placed Alternative Investment Solutions to Global Institutions, High Net Worth investors and the Kenyan Diaspora interested in investing in the East African region.
The company is looking to employ
energetic, highly organised and detailed individuals to join the team as
Financial Advisors.
The successful candidates will have a unique opportunity to participate in both a strong incentive plan and huge growth opportunities.
The successful candidates will have a unique opportunity to participate in both a strong incentive plan and huge growth opportunities.
Top performing Financial Advisors get the opportunity to travel, covering global institutional clients and the diaspora in our key investor markets in the US, UK and Australia.
Skills Required
- A bachelor’s degree and must have had a B- and
above in KCSE
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office –
PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Good data analytical skills
- Complex problem solving abilities
- Ability to multi-task, with great accuracy,
organization, attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion
- Strong communication skills - verbal and
written skills
- Ability to cultivate solid relationships with
staff members, clients and consultants
- Ability to work effectively both individually
and in a team
Responsibilities
- Understand Cytonn’s unique investment
solutions in Real Estate, Private Equity and Structured Products;
- Identify and cultivate appropriate prospective
clients, and follow up on new business opportunities;
- Interview prospective clients to determine
their financial objectives, taking into account current income, expenses,
insurance coverage, tax status, risk tolerance, and other information
needed to develop a financial plan;
- Work with clients to develop a financial plan
as the basis of providing sound financial advice;
- Deliver personalized and timely client service
and administration that is responsive to client needs;
- Collaborate with the product development team
to ensure our products stay relevant to evolving client needs and emerging
market trends;
- Handle customer complaints and resolve
problems;
- General management, administration and
reporting responsibilities relating to client coverage.
Job Title: Project Manager
Summary: Cytonn Real Estate, in partnership with a consortium of international real estate investors and High Net-worth investors, is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, team player, to be part of a team that will deploy over Kshs. 3 billion of investor funds.
Summary: Cytonn Real Estate, in partnership with a consortium of international real estate investors and High Net-worth investors, is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, team player, to be part of a team that will deploy over Kshs. 3 billion of investor funds.
The Project manager will be part of a
team that will manage all phases of Real Estate Developments.
The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to participate in both a strong incentive structure and equity ownership plan.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is
required
- Strong analytic skills, including ability to
independently conduct real estate financial analysis
- Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly,
verbally and in writing
- Strong computer skills, including high level
of proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point, and Word
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage
productive relationships with development team members, public officials,
funders and lenders, other staff, and the community
- Ability to organize work, work independently,
problem solve, and be persistent
- Creativity, entrepreneurial, and a self-driven
attitude towards work, with a sense of humor is desired
- Strong problem solving skills, with a bias to
a sense of urgency
- Ability to work in a team in a fast paced
environment
Experience Required
- 3 years' experience in real estate development
and project management
- Experience managing real estate development
projects
- Experience managing contractors and architects
through design and construction
- Track record of managing projects to budget
and schedule
Responsibilities
- Assist the development team in all phases of
development, from origination, concept development, business case,
tendering, construction and exit;
- Understand all design documentation, drawings,
specifications, contract terms and conditions, and any special
requirements, including programme milestones;
- Check and ensure the correct setting out of
the project and demarcation, in accordance with the approved design plan
and levels;
- Monitor all contract variations, related
submittals and maintain an up-to-date register, and copies of all drawings
and site instructions;
- Recommends all submittals, variation requests
and site instructions, and make suitable amendments to ensure budgets are
maintained;
- Monitor daily site activities, frequently
inspect works, and checks for construction documentation compliance;
- Advise and assist the Development Manager on
any poor performance remedial action, review of any claims, variation
orders and programme issues for further action, or recommendations to
higher management;
- Oversee the timely submittal of all project
materials and, especially, those of final appearance finishes that require
the top management approval;
- Supports and liaises with Development Manager
and all other Cytonn Real Estate departments and affiliates to close the
project off;
- Monitor construction programme, and make
recommendations in areas of slippage;
- Monitor and control defect lists prepared by
consultants at take over, and advise acceptance / rejection to final
completion.
Job Title: Senior Development Manager
Summary: Cytonn Real Estate, in partnership with a consortium of international real estate investors and High Net-worth investors, is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed team player, to deploy over Kshs. 3 billion of investor funds into real estate projects.
Summary: Cytonn Real Estate, in partnership with a consortium of international real estate investors and High Net-worth investors, is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed team player, to deploy over Kshs. 3 billion of investor funds into real estate projects.
The Senior Development Manager will
manage all phases of Real Estate Developments targeting High Net-worth
Investors, Global Institutional Investors and the Kenyan Diaspora.
The successful candidate will have a
unique opportunity to participate in both a strong incentive structure and equity
ownership plan.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is
required, a post graduate degree will be an added advantage;
- Strong working knowledge of architectural
drawings and furniture and space planning concepts;
- Strong analytic skills, including ability to
independently conduct real estate financial analysis;
- Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly,
verbally and in writing;
- Strong computer skills, including high level
of proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point, and Word;
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage
productive relationships with development team members, public officials,
funders and lenders, other staff, and the community;
- Ability to organize work, work independently,
problem solve, and be persistent;
- Creativity, entrepreneurial, and a self-driven
attitude towards work, with a sense of humor is desired;
- Strong problem solving skills, with a bias to
a sense of urgency;
- Ability to lead a team and work within a team
in a fast paced environment.
Experience Required
- 5 years' experience in real estate development
including 2 years of experience in large developments / projects in a
senior position;
- Experience in managing real estate development
projects;
- Experience must include demonstrable knowledge
of real estate valuation techniques, project finance, development project
cash flow modeling, public approvals and permitting/entitlement process;
- Experience managing contractors and architects
through design and construction;
- Track record of managing projects to budget
and schedule;
Responsibilities
- Working with the Board of Directors to
establish the operational structures for the company;
- Oversee feasibility studies, including market
research and surveys to ensure that contemplated developments are
responsive to the prevailing economic, social and demographic trends; and
to identify non-obvious development opportunities;
- Coordinate site identification and
acquisitions that are suitable for investment grade real estate targeted
at Diaspora, High Net-worth and Global Markets investors;
- Coordinate the creation of compelling
development concepts;
- Development of strong business cases for
projects to ensure that developments are financially viable and can
attract requisite funding;
- Develop permitting strategy and secure permits
and requisite statutory approvals in coordination with municipal
officials, legal counsel and architects;
- Manage the tendering process and assembling of
the development team, including architects, contractors, engineers, and
development consultants; negotiate contracts and coordinate the
development team throughout the development process. The Senior
Development Manager shall therefore be responsible for managing the
development team for efficiency and maximum results;
- Guide teams through the design implementation
process including conceptual, schematic, design development and
construction documentation and signoff;
- Select and implement appropriate construction
management approach on project-specific basis; therefore manage and
oversee the approach selected;
- Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules;
- Monitor project progress including schedule
and budget variance; manage team to deliver project on budget and
schedule;
- Oversee vendor and project team members work
to ensure compliance with contract and client expectations;
- Coordinating every phase of development and
any additional project management activities as required.
How to Apply
Send your application through our careers page on our websitewww.cytonn.com
Deadline is COB 28th Feb 2015
Send your application through our careers page on our websitewww.cytonn.com
Deadline is COB 28th Feb 2015