Environmental Health & Safety Manager – Sub Sahara Africa

About Us 
GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com 

Relocation Expenses 
No 

Role Summary/Purpose 
As the regional manager of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), you will build and lead a team in the development and implementation of EHS programs for corporate facilities across Sub Sahara Africa, SSA. You will coordinate with multiple office sites for the implementation and maintenance of EHS programs necessary to ensure full compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements in varied locations, including Angola, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. 

Essential Responsibilities 
You will work closely with the District Property managers and the Center of Excellence team and will liaise with local business managers and EHS and Security & Crisis Management (SCM) teams across the businesses in the region to achieve your objectives. You will report to the Regional Operations Leader and in dotted line to the Global EHS Programs Leader.

•Manage implementation of EHS programs, training and processes across all (SSA) sites.
•Support EHS due diligence in accordance with real estate initiatives, as applicable
(e.g., lease exits, renewals, etc.).
•Coordinate and conduct compliance and framework audits and reviews necessary to meet company and country compliance requirements and reduce risk liability.
•Drive metrics and compliance with all GE and country-specific EHS programs, processes and requirements across all corporate functions and facilities as well as with all GE Business subtenants.
•Coordinate all EHS projects, planning, scheduling, and budgeting for all regional corporate facilities.
•Represent Corporate Facilities EHS for (SSA) to all corporate business leaders, EHS and Crisis Management leaders, and for Corporate Session I, II, C and E (business planning, performance management and compliance) reviews, as well as provide liaison to CEP (SSA) operations.
•Develop and maintain an EHS communication network for reporting and sharing of best practices across the GE businesses within the (SSA).
•Ensure documentation and reporting of all necessary information and metrics for all EHS programs across all corporate facilities' processes and occupants.
•Support and mentor all EHS Coordinators implementing compliance, framework and Global Star efforts.
•Lead digitization of EHS and Safety/Crisis Management programs and processes.
•Work with project teams to ensure that all construction projects are designed and implemented in line with corporate programs and safety requirements.
•Direct remedial activities and projects at onsite facilities, as applicable. 

Qualifications/Requirements 
•University Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry or related science/discipline (OR in lieu of degree, combination of education and
with relevant professional/leadership experience in
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) management or related function
•Demonstrable expertise and experience in EHS management in both office and industrial sites (preferably with multi-site/region responsibilities)
•Experience developing, implementing and enforcing EHS programs and protocols
•Expert knowledge of EHS legislation/regulations in South Africa or Kenya (OHS Act, COID Act, NEMA, ECA, APPA etc)
•Demonstrable experience with ISO/OHSAS 
•Experience with accident investigation process
•Knowledge of safety/crisis management protocols
•Experience with budgeting process
•Fluent in English 
•Strong analytical, leadership, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
•Demonstrated ability to develop and achieve measurable goals
•Ability to organize and focus teams, tasks and requests 

Desired Characteristics 
•Experience with multi-location facilities management, preferably commercial office buildings 
•Green Belt certified**
•Auditing qualification at a recognised institution (e.g., Global Star, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 etc.).
•Working knowledge of other African EHS regulations.
•Proficiency in other African languages, such as French, Portuguese 
•Knowledge of chemical handling, hazardous waste removal and waste water treatment preferred
•Understanding of GE EHS Tools (internal applicants): GenSuite, Frameworks and/or CEP Measurements Reporting**
•Ability to organize and focus teams, tasks and requests and manage sites/teams remotely. Project management skills would be advantageous.
•Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
•Excellent interpersonal, influencing, communication and presentation skills with ability to both communicate and train staff/tenants and also communicate at senior level. Culturally aware.
•Independent thinker, capable of identifying emerging issues and recommending appropriate mitigation.
•Ability to self-manage/motivate and independently drive performance in a challenging environment.

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International Employment Taxes Manager

About Us 
GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com 

Relocation Expenses 
No 

Role Summary/Purpose 
This position in Corporate Tax works closely with Global Operations which is a corporate operation that provides support services such as 
payroll data gathering and delivery to all cross border travelers and employees of GE businesses. 

Essential Responsibilities 
•This position is responsible for ensuring both employment tax compliance and cost effectiveness for the company focusing on the Africa region.
•The position will support payroll tax reviews to meet jurisdictional reporting, withholding and filing compliance requirements with focus on individual income and social taxes.
•A particular area of focus will be employee deployments across country borders inside and outside the region.
•The candidate will work with strategic business partners including internal (businesses, GBS, legal, HR), external (tax and payroll providers), and relevant tax authorities. 
•The candidate will also assist on projects assessing adequacy of controls and processes suggesting improvements and cost efficiencies, assess current and future payroll provider’s skills from a tax perspective and support hiring Manager and global team on payroll tax processes and procedures as well as other individual tax issues in the region. 

Qualifications/Requirements 
•Bachelors Degree
•Region of 5+ years relevant tax experience
•Analytical and data manipulation skills
•Communication and cross-functional project leadership skills
•Ability to operate effectively in matrixed environment and with diverse disciplines
•Tenacity
•Credibility and personal authority
•Team oriented
•Willing to travel
•Self starter and independent worker 

Desired Characteristics 
•CPA/Chartered Accountant or similar
•MBA and/or relevant degree
•Green Belt certified
•Expatriate tax experience
•Individual international and payroll tax experience
•Good corporate income tax awareness
•Experience working in a matrix environment
•Adaptable/flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or ability to work in ambiguous situations
•Integrity: Accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others

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Regional Director, Sub Saharan Africa

The Director is the face of the RICS brand in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) and is responsible for developing RICS brand as the benchmark Chartered professional qualification for professionals in land, property and construction in the region, and to establish the RICS as the leading professional body for the real estate and construction sector, representing public interest. The role requires the Director to work on achieving recognition of RICS standards by key stakeholders and institutionalization of these standards across the industry by making effective representation to the Government and the industry at large. The role requires establishing RICS as the thought leader on key policy issues representing public interest.

To successfully secure this role ou will need to be a leader with an ability to provide Vision and to build a brand.

You will need:

• Local language skills

• A dynamic personality, with a ‘can-do’ attitude, and strong business development/key account

   management experience.

• Experience in working or educated in more than one country. Culturally sensitive across a diverse region. • At least 10 years professional experience, degree qualified, with a strong experiential track record in

  achieving financial and performance goals.

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with all Stakeholder groups, including RICS  

  members, Directors of large corporate businesses and government officials

• Experience of external speaking engagements at conferences, speaking to the media

• Strong staff management skills including ability build a highly motivated and effective team, and to

  manage and ensure delivery of objectives.

• A self-starter who enjoys the challenge of building a new business with strong planning skills coupled with   the ability to translate plans into operational plans.

Desired Skills and Experience

1.  Responsible for establishing and growing the RICS brand and establishing RICS as the pre-eminent
     professional body and the leading Chartered qualification for professionals in the land, construction and
     property sector.
2.  Responsible for providing strategic direction to the Organization in SSA (focused in particular on South
     Africa, Kenya and Ghana as regional hubs for South, East and West Africa), to build, through

     membership revenue growth, the organization  and to assess the feasibility of setting up new offices in

     other parts of the region. 
3.  To maintain, manage and recruit a high caliber team providing clear goals linked to corporate objectives
4.  To maintain and lift standards in the professions, by making effective representations and providing

      input on policy issues of strategic interest to various Government Ministries and Regulators at the

      highest levels.
5.  Responsible for persuading key stakeholders in the industry at the highest levels including Chairmen,
     Managing Directors, Chief Executive Officers of leading banks/ housing finance/ development/

     consulting/construction companies and others to adopt RICS standards.
6.  To provide strategic direction to the team that drives the path of growth in the SSA Region taking full
     responsibility for both revenue and profit results.
7.  To identify issues of importance to the industry which are aligned to RICS core strengths. Ensuring
     effective representation on various policy issues are made.
8.  Continue to develop opportunities and create new commercial revenue streams by launching new

     service lines and products. This involves the ability to analyze new business opportunities and

     translating market intelligence and product ideas into a business plan/ business case including financial

     projections, ROI analysis and making the recommendations for development.
9.  Create an ecosystem of partners working towards a common cause of creating professionalism in the

     real estate industry, who have a role to play in making representations to the Government on policy

     issues. The role also requires significant cooperative working with other professional bodies for different

     areas like valuations, quantity surveying, associations of engineers etc with a view to exploring mutual
      recognition of each others qualifications and working out direct entry arrangements or joint commercial 
      revenue generating opportunities.
10. To develop intelligent media partnerships to ensure the development of the RICS brand in the region.
11. The role involves advocacy to academic institutions to set up education courses for built environment
      professionals which are accredited by the RICS. In essence the role entails forging partnerships with
      universities and ensuring that they are accredited to the RICS.
12. The Director may be required to regularly speak at industry conferences on various key industry issues
      again highlighting RICS credentials and thought leadership.
13. To forge strong long-term relationships with large organizations at the senior most levels in the real
      estate and construction sector and to facilitate buy in to the RICS philosophy. This includes developing

     a structured key account management program which understands the needs and provides services

     which build and maintain RICS’ value and relevance to employers and identifies opportunities for

     membership, courses, training, BCIS, & other products.
14. The role requires strong understanding of legal and statutory requirements to ensure the business is

      run in the most effective manner that is compliant with the local legislative requirements.

This is a full time role and cannot be run in conjuction with any other roles held. 

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Sales and Marketing Executive at United Biscuits - Kenya

At United Biscuits we have ambitious growth plans within Kenya and we are looking for a sales and marketing executive to lead the on the ground activities. This is an exciting opportunity to join United Biscuits who is achieving signifcant growth in the area and establish world class best practise within the region with Sales, Marketing and Logistic. You will be supported by aan International team and take pride in being able to really develop the landscape of United Biscuits within Kenya.

•Engage with distributors to ensure all forecast are done accurately and timely.
•Support Distributor with Route to market development, identify distribution gap, and ensure market coverage across the chosen Channels
•Liaise with Distributors to ensure customer service delivery is within UB best practice standard.
•Identify optimal range, identify new NPD opportunities and support Distributors in new product listing across the channels.
•Ensure consistency in pricing strategy and monitor price positions across the segments/Markets.
•Liaise with distributor/retailer to develop category management to grow brand visibility at Point of Purchase.
•Develop Key Accounts Joint business plans and liaise with both distributor and retailers to ensure all activities are implemented on schedule.
•Develop and execute aggressive in-market trade marketing plans
•Identify growth opportunities and make recommendation on how to tap into new growth areas
•Report on competitive activities and make necessary recommendation
•Liaise with UB Regional Manager and Distributors, Logistics, Finance & Admin Managers to ensure all necessary plans and actions are in place to drive revenue growth.
•Put tools and measure in place to track & analyze the IMS performance
•Represent UB interest in market place within best practice, with the distributors, third parties and general public

Desired Skills and Experience

•Hold University Degree preferably in Business Administration
•At least three years Sales and Marketing experience preferably in FMCG in Kenya
•Past experience dealing with Key Accounts and/or General Trade
•Should have strong personality with ‘go getter’ altitude
•Ability to communicate in English (written and verbal)
•Computer literate especially Microsoft Excel & Power Point
•Willing to travel within Kenya and occasionally within East Africa,( Uganda, Tanzania & Ethiopia)

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Human Resource Officer - Eldoret

Almasi Beverages Ltd is a company which was born out of a merger of three Coca-Cola bottling companies of Rift Valley Bottlers, Kisii Bottlers and Mount Kenya Bottlers. Almasi’s purpose is to increase shareholder value by manufacturing, packaging, distributing and selling Coca-Cola products. 

The company is currently integrating its operations to one seamless organization. We have an innovative Change strategy which focuses on strong distribution & manufacturing, selling and building a strong and capable workforce. Our new business architecture is that of a centralized Commercial function, devolved manufacturing and distribution for revenue generation and a strong centralized support function of HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Risk; for the purpose of creating sharper focus, efficiency and effectiveness to enable us achieve a double digit growth in 2014 and beyond. We shall deliver all these through close collaboration with Coca-Cola, our shareholders and other key stakeholders both externally and internally, including our people. 

The closing date for applications is 14th August 2014. 

Job Purpose:

To provide technical and administrative support to management and staff on all Human Resource Management issues.

Main Responsibilities:

• Facilitate employees’ understanding of company policies and procedures, employee benefit plans and other HR related issues.
• Ensure employee files, HR forms, policies and other records are up-to-date and well maintained
• Coordinate the administration of recruitment and selection process
• Prepare and coordinate induction and orientation programs for new employees
• Collate data for preparation of department’s monthly reports.
• Coordinate employee events and activities, company’s CSR programme and charity organization events.
• Coordinate the administration of company training and development plans and activities
• Coordinate Industrial Attachment programmes and activities.
• Ensure employee annual leave schedules are completed and administer leave applications
• Prepare routine correspondence and dissemination of information from the HR Department to the staff team
• Liaise with the external health management provider, follow up on medical issues and advise management on matters requiring attention.
• Coordinate the collection of articles and assist in the editing and publishing the company newsletter

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• At least 3 years’ experience in Human Resource Administration/HR Assistant in a busy HR Department

Key Competencies

• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent administration skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to liaise effectively with suppliers
• Should demonstrate tact, diplomacy, good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge and experience using a HRIS is an advantage

The specific location for this job is ELDORET

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Quality Assurance Manager - Eldoret

Almasi Beverages Ltd is a company which was born out of a merger of three Coca-Cola bottling companies of Rift Valley Bottlers, Kisii Bottlers and Mount Kenya Bottlers. Almasi’s purpose is to increase shareholder value by manufacturing, packaging, distributing and selling Coca-Cola products. 

The company is currently integrating its operations to one seamless organization. We have an innovative Change strategy which focuses on strong distribution & manufacturing, selling and building a strong and capable workforce. Our new business architecture is that of a centralized Commercial function, devolved manufacturing and distribution for revenue generation and a strong centralized support function of HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Risk; for the purpose of creating sharper focus, efficiency and effectiveness to enable us achieve a double digit growth in 2014 and beyond. We shall deliver all these through close collaboration with Coca-Cola, our shareholders and other key stakeholders both externally and internally, including our people. 

The closing date for applications is 14th August 2014

Job Purpose:

To lead the Quality Assurance team in ensuring that all products are produced and distributed within quality standards as set by Coca – Cola and other National statutory and regulatory bodies.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide expert input in formulation, execution and review of corporate strategies, policies, plans and budgets relating to the production of quality products.
• Provide effective leadership to the department, carry out regular staff appraisals and recommend appropriate training, development and motivational strategies necessary for sustaining a high performance culture.
• Oversee the examination of all incoming materials (including water) to ensure that the standards are to the agreed specification for both quality and quantity.
• Provide oversight to the production processes to ensure that they are being carried out according to the approved methods and sanitary conditions and that finished product is being manufactured to specified quality standards as provided in TCCQS and statutory standards.
• Ensure that all technical investigations on customer complaint samples are properly conducted, reported and resolved within specified time.
• Investigate production of non-conforming products and advise on appropriate action.
• Develop sanitization and hygiene procedures to continually improve standards within the plant.
• Assist in training of staff on SHEQ programs and ensure compliance to legal requirements
• Qualify, recommend, and supervise destruction of non-conforming materials and products as per the current environmental standards.
• Liaise and follow up with suppliers on quality problems as and when required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in food science and technology or related
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a busy manufacturing environment, 2 of which must be in senior quality assurance leadership position.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision making skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Unquestionable integrity
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• Good problem solving and conflict management skills
• Working knowledge of computerized business software including ERPs

The specific location for this position is ELDORET

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Quality Assurance Officer - Nyeri

Almasi Beverages Ltd is a company which was born out of a merger of three Coca-Cola bottling companies of Rift Valley Bottlers, Kisii Bottlers and Mount Kenya Bottlers. Almasi’s purpose is to increase shareholder value by manufacturing, packaging, distributing and selling Coca-Cola products. 

The company is currently integrating its operations to one seamless organization. We have an innovative Change strategy which focuses on strong distribution & manufacturing, selling and building a strong and capable workforce. Our new business architecture is that of a centralized Commercial function, devolved manufacturing and distribution for revenue generation and a strong centralized support function of HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Risk; for the purpose of creating sharper focus, efficiency and effectiveness to enable us achieve a double digit growth in 2014 and beyond. We shall deliver all these through close collaboration with Coca-Cola, our shareholders and other key stakeholders both externally and internally, including our people. 

The closing date for applications is 14th August 2014.

Job Purpose:

To monitor and document all production operations, in compliance to the established regulatory and Company standards to ensure production of quality products.

Main Responsibilities:

• Examine all incoming materials (including water) to ensure that the standards are to the agreed specification for both quality and quantity
• Calibration of the various laboratory and the entire production equipment
• Prepare various statistical records, process and deduce recommended statistical ratios and indices as per requirements
• Perform various microbiological tests and come up with appropriate recommendation on corrective action
• Analysis of various retention samples as per Company standards
• Process consumer quality complaints as per Company standards
• Monitor the production processes to ensure that they are being carried out according to the approved methods and sanitary conditions and that finished product is being manufactured to specified quality standards
• Develop sanitization and hygiene procedures to continually improve standards within the plant
• To assist in the training, appraising and disciplining of Quality Control technicians to ensure continuation of the above
• Provide reports to the Quality Assurance Manager on plant performance on Quality Control KPIs on regular basis
• Supervise destruction of materials and products as necessary

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology or related
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a busy manufacturing environment, one of which must be in supervisory position.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Action and results oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good problem solving and conflict management skills
• Good supervisory and administration skills

The specific location for this position is NYERI

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