Fountain Enterprises Programme
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Career Opportunities at FEP Holdings Limited
FEP Holdings Limited is an investment group with investments spread in
Financial services, Media, Hotels, Schools, Real Estate, Security
& l.T. among others, each operating under very clear strategies.
Currently FEP Group has interests and membership spread across
43 counties in Kenya as well as in UK, USA, South Africa, Canada and Dubai.
In line with our strategic growth and expansion plan we are looking
for suitable candidates for the following positions:
Group Human Resource and Administration Manager
The overall responsibility is to develop and deliver people management strategies which support the FEP Holding’s overall strategic aims and objectives.
Group Human Resource and Administration Manager
The overall responsibility is to develop and deliver people management strategies which support the FEP Holding’s overall strategic aims and objectives.
Specifically, the position aims to strike a balance between the
performance and people welfare in order to promote employees commitment and
self drive in addition to the general office administration duties.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- To manage and
deliver HR services to the organization and support the implementation of
the strategic goals, actively participate in projects and facilitate
change management across the business units.
- A Business
Partner as part of the management team and develop HR goals in alignment
with the business strategy.
- Developing and
delivering HR knowledge and expertise in updating the competency based HR
framework, leading performance, and talent management, aligning HR to core
business objectives, and ensuring Corporate HR guidelines are implemented
and followed.
- Ensuring
continued improvement of the health of the organization by monitoring
productivity indicators such as performance, sickness and absenteeism,
grievances, work-life balance initiatives, and developing programs to ensure
positive trends.
- Monitoring
recruitment and selection for employees.
- Managing and
monitoring the administration of medical, occupational health and Staff
welfare programs.
- Guide the
Administration department in all strategic planning activities in relation
to the strategy of FEP holdings and its business units.
- Ensure
satisfactory servicing of management meetings; securing venues, providing
minute taking and ensuring all necessary documentation is collated and
distributed.
- Managing
employee relations by ensuring fair and quick settlement of grievances and
disputes as well as advice on all disciplinary matters.
- Assist relevant
Managers in preparing and completing reports, ensuring the provision of
administrative support throughout the process, as required.
- Ensure proper
management of information databases and record keeping including all
service, lease and general administrative contracts adequately protecting
the interests of the organization.
- Ensure FEP
Holdings assets are adequately safeguarded, administered, managed, and
properly documented.
Qualifications, experience, and skills
- Bachelor of
Commerce or Business related studies from a recognized University.
- Post graduate
Professional qualification In Human Resource Management.
- Masters degree
in Human Resource Management is an added advantage.
- At least 5 years
relevant experience ¡n HR and Administration in a busy corporate
environment.
- Proven track
record for leading change management and transformation activities.
- Knowledge of the
new Labour laws of Kenya.
- Membership of
recognized relevant Professional bodies.
Group Finance and Strategy Manager
The Group’s Finance and Strategy Manager is responsible for planning, directing and controlling financial functions of FEP Holdings Limited and contribute to the development of long term Strategy and influence strategic and policy decision making process.
The Group’s Finance and Strategy Manager is responsible for planning, directing and controlling financial functions of FEP Holdings Limited and contribute to the development of long term Strategy and influence strategic and policy decision making process.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain
day-to-day financial control of the company within budget heads agreed by
the organization and ensure that all finances are properly administered
and monitored.
- Provision of
information for the estimates and prioritizing allocation of resources and
enforcement of appropriate financial regulations and controls.
- Prepare and
review detailed budgets and reports on income, expenditure and any
variations from budgets.
- Ensure that all
financial reporting obligations are met in relation to submissions for
funding for contracts and any other initiatives and develop the
organization’s funding base to secure present and future service delivery.
- Act as cheque
signatory for and authorize expenditure up to limits as agreed by the FEP
Holdings Board.
- Liaise and
negotiate, as appropriate, with the funding authority and other funding
sources on future service delivery initiatives and developments in
conjunction with the Head of resource mobilization.
- Maintain
appropriate relations with financiers/investors and make reports as
necessary, ensuring compliance with any contracts.
- To provide
in-depth analysis of financial, output, audience, scheduling, competitor,
regulatory and operational considerations and make strategic
recommendations and policy options.
- To commission
appropriate research and analysis from internal and external sources in
order to ensure that the strategy is based on information of the highest
quality.
Qualifications, experience, and skills
- An undergraduate
degree in business from a recognized university with professional
qualifications in accounting and/or financial management (ACCA, FCA, CPA
or CFA).
- A Masters in
Business Administration (MBA) or relevant Masters Degree will be an added
advantage.
- Membership of
relevant professional bodies.
- Minimum 5-l0
years senior financial and/or administrative experience.
- Strong financial
management experience and skills (budgets/forecasts capital projects,
imports and exports and stakeholder management).
- Demonstrable
experience in the generation of new investment opportunities coupled with
strong global investor relations experience and the ability to build
and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external
investor contacts at a senior level will be an added advantage.
Group Operations and Business Development Manager
The position oversees the general administration and day-to-day operations of FEP Group offices.
The position oversees the general administration and day-to-day operations of FEP Group offices.
The position aims to help with grantee and vendor contacts, and
assist in creating a strong, positive public image for the FEP Holdings
Company.
The position also initiates the development and execution of
business plans and identifies a strategic marketing niche for the group of
companies under the FEP umbrella.
Key Responsibilities
- In charge of
administrative support staff, as well as identify, develop and implement
administrative workflow processes; monitor procedures and ensure quality
control.
- Assist in
budgeting for general office equipment and supplies; oversee inventory and
approve purchase of office supplies.
- Manage the
day-to-day operations of the FEP Holdings offices and ensure proper
maintenance and repair of equipment other than computers.
- Define procedures
and maintenance of filing systems and general office duties.
- Coordinate
materials and staff for large mailings; define procedures for and oversee
maintenance of mail list database; work with staff to assemble mail lists
for individual projects.
- Field, convert,
and distribute incoming consultant reviews to appropriate SBU support
staff.
- Provide backup
support for Information Services (IS): troubleshoot and document immediate
problems; conduct user-group seminars for staff, as requested by IS.
- Coordinate and
oversee quarterly board book assembly and mailing; verify accuracy and
quality of all materials.
- Manage and
complete projects assigned by FEP Holdings management.
- Take
responsibility for overall management and delivery of the business plans
for the organization, draft, monitor and assess the business and
development plans.
- Work with and
expand current prospect database within specified business sectors to
generate effective leads & exceed sales targets for the business.
- Understand a
prospect’s business needs and work with the relevant SBUs to develop a
tailored digital marketing proposal.
- Work closely
with marketing to identify appropriate go to market messages for specific
business sectors.
Qualifications, experience, and skills
- Bachelor of
Commerce or a degree in business related studies.
- An undergraduate
degree in business from a recognized university with professional
qualifications in operations, sales and marketing.
- Masters degree
in business with Operations/Sales/Marketing options an added advantage.
- Knowledge of
general administration in a busy office.
- Membership of
Professional bodies preferred.
- Minimum 5 years
senior operational/Sales/Marketing experience.
- A proven track
record in operations and marketing initiative and development.
- Demonstrable ability
to grow a profitable business with drive and commercial acumen in an
organization embracing change preferred.
Application Details
The positions require candidates with strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure amidst competing demands.
The positions require candidates with strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure amidst competing demands.
Please send your detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, present position and current remuneration.
Your application should also include contacts of 3 referees, a
working email address and daytime telephone contacts.
The forwarding email and cover letter must clearly indicate the
position title on the subject line you are applying for and email them to
recruitment@fep-group.com on or before Monday, February 4th 2013.
Detailed job profiles for these posts and more information about
FEP Group of companies can be accessed on www.fep-group.com.
Applications received after the deadline date will not be
accepted.
The company reserves the right to accept or reject any
application.
ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FEP Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to
open and transparent recruitment processes.
FEP Holdings Limited
P.O. Box 72367 - 00200
Nairobi Kenya
Email: recruitment@fep-group.com
