Jobs in Somaliland

Jobs in Somaliland

Our Client, GSK Group of Companies is a leading integrated products and services Company headquartered in Djibouti which is a country located at the horn Africa and with operations in Ethiopia, Somalia, Dubai and Somaliland. The group comprises several subsidiary companies which include Alliance-construction, Allied Survey and Testing, Central Asia development Group, Djibouti Container Freight, Djibouti Shipping Lines, East Africa Holdings, Gard Incorporation, General Transport Services, Integrated Shipping Services, Multivision, Panta Group, Planet Travel, Premier Shipping Agency, Red Sea Express and Three Sixty Stevedoring
Grow Limited, The GSK Subsidiary that provides HR Services to the GSK Group of Companies is looking for a qualified, self-driven, innovative, energetic and go getter HR practitioner for the position of Human Resource Management Coordinator, Somaliland.
1. Position Title: HR Coordinator
Industry: HR Services
Functional Area: HR Support Services
Reporting to: HR Director, Grow Limited
Supervising: Two HR staff based at SBI
Location: Somaliland Beverage Industries premises in Jalelo
Number of positions: 1 Position
Preferred nationalities: Open to all nationalities
Salary package: Between 2500-2800 US Dollars
Other perks: Transport, accommodation and 2 return tickets per year
Position Overview:
The Human Resource Coordinator will provide leadership and coordination of all HR related matters and cascade all head office Human Resource policies on the ground in all areas like recruitment, training, staff records, payroll processing, performance management and appraisal, discipline management, staff welfare among others.
General Responsibilities:
The overall task is to provide HR support services in all HR functional areas to Somaliland Beverage industries and other GSK Group Companies based in Somaliland.
This will include but is not limited to;

Carrying out local recruitment and staffing services

Staff induction and onboarding services

Carrying out training needs analysis across the companies in Somaliland

Providing support to all supervisors on all HR matters

Maintaining staff files and records for all staff

Payroll processing and benefit administration performance management and appraisal management

Discipline management and administration

Managing staff welfare issues

Carrying out other duties as allocated by the HR Director from time to time Person Specifications

Holder of Minimum diploma in Human Resources, a degree will be an added advantage;

At least 5 years’ experience in busy HR office and exposure in all areas of HR operations;

A member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);

A mature individual aged between 30-38 years;

Proficient in MS office applications and other IT skills;

Excellent cross cultural awareness and ability to fit in different cultural environments;

Able to easily network with industry players to facilitate smooth work flow; 2. Marketing Manager, Printing Services
A GSK affiliate in Hargeisa, Somaliland is looking for a qualified, self-driven, innovative, energetic and go getter individual for the positions of Marketing Manager, Printing Services
Industry Type: Printing Services
Functional Area: Sales and marketing
Location: GSK Group- Somaliland
Number of positions: 1 Position
Preferred nationalities: East Africans, Preferably Kenyans
Salary package: Between 1500-2000 US Dollars
Other perks: Transport, accommodation and 2 return tickets per year
Position Overview:
The Marketing Manager will provide leadership and coordination of company sales and marketing functions develop and implement sales and marketing strategy.
He/She will also monitor and analyze sales and marketing activity against goals and preparation of annual business and periodic sales/activity plans that include preparing budgets and sales projections.
General Responsibilities

Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, polices, and operating procedures;

Monitoring of print jobs for clients and ensuring timely deliveries;

Generating new business opportunities and manage existing client portfolio;

Build excellent relationships with clients in order to sell the company’s services;

Meeting and exceeding sales targets and maximizing the profitability of each client project/contract/assignment;

Maintaining relationships with existing customers through regular review visits;

Contacting clients by phone/email to take briefs, approve artwork, manage projects and ensure installation/delivery of goods

Direct and coordinate company sales and marketing functions;

Visiting potential customers to demonstrate products and gain new markets;

Gain a clear understanding of the customers’ business and requirements;

Research and develop strategies and plans which identify marketing opportunities, direct marketing, and new product development;

Keep up to date with printing industry trends and customer tastes and expectations

Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of sales, methods, costs and results;

Develop and manage sales and marketing budgets, and oversee the development and management of internal operating budgets;

Develop and coordinate sales selling cycle and methodology.

Direct and oversee the company marketing function to identify and develop new customers for products and services;

Directly manage major and critical developing client accounts, and coordinate the management of all other accounts;

Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions;

Participate in the development of new project or product proposals to customers;

Establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures;

Supervise the planning and development of company marketing and communication materials;

Supervise the preparation, issuance, and delivery of sales materials, exhibits, and promotion programs;

Promote positive and profitable relations with partners, vendors, and distributors;

Recommend and administer policies and procedures to enhance operations; Person Specifications

A minimum of Diploma in Sales and Marketing;

A degree in marketing will be an added advantage;

At least 5 years marketing experience in the printing industry;

Good knowledge of the contemporary developments in the printing industry;

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills;

Must have strong sales pitching and presentation skills;

Excellent customer care and service skills;

Must have ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision and strong prioritization skills;

A knack to smell a good deal and commercial awareness;

Good print technical knowledge and understanding of print production processes;

A natural team player able to lead and inspire a team of diverse members;

A mature person able to inspire trust and confidence in clients and team members;

Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining composure;

A self - driven go getter able to manage multiple activities and demanding deadlines;

Smart and business like and able to inspire trust among prospective clients;

A detail-oriented as well as overview oriented person and patient with people of different personalities;

Able to easily network with industry players to facilitate smooth work flow;

Proficient in MS office applications and Internet searching skills;

Excellent cross cultural awareness and sensitivity with a good ability to fit easily and operate in a predominantly Muslim environment; Looking for an exciting and well-paying expatriate job in a fast growing business hub in the Horn of Africa?
Please urgently send your application in confidence by email attaching your detailed latest CV to:
The Recruiter, recruit.esquire@gmail.com or info@esquireconsultants.co.ke NB: indicate your current and expected salary in Dollars.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 9th January 2015.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
GSK Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.