-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Job Opportunity - Nairobi - Managing Associate, WebDesigner and Graphic Designer vacancies From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, July 23, 2004 2:25 pm To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Please circulate widely. "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Managing Associate, Web Designer and Graphic Designer vacancies Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 11:00:02 -0400 SFIA Associates is one of the fastest growing Knowledge and Content Management companies in East and Central Africa. We currently have immediate openings for an outstanding Managing Associate, Web Designer and Graphic Designer in our Nairobi, Kenya country office. Application Instructions: Please email resume with cover letter, compensation requirements, sample images and/or portfolio to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Incomplete submissions will be ignored. DEADLINE: July 23, 2004 POSITION TITLE: MANAGING ASSOCIATE REPORTING: The candidate will report to a Board of Management which will set broad business/ corporate targets which the manager will be expected to achieve. DESCRIPTION OF JOB The successful candidate will be required to run, oversee and manage the day to day business of the company. He/ She will be expected to manage a small team of technology staff and consultants, set tasks, follow up on tasks, follow up on clients and customers, promote and the company and generate new business leads. RESPONSIBILITIES � Archiving corporate targets- growth, turnover, sales, revenue, billing and collection � Marketing and business development- generating new business leads, making sales pitches, writing proposals and following them through � Meeting with clients and customers, making presentations and following up during entire project life cycle � Formal project management, monitoring, tracking and quality assurance � Day to day running of the business- administration and finance � Supervising staff and consultants QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS � At least a first degree in Marketing, Engineering, Computer Science or Business and Management; � Prior experience managing a technology/ IT business or team highly desirable AND/OR; prior experience in account management or customer relations management highly desirable � Proven marketing and sales skills with proven track record of generating, following up and closing business leads � Proven drive to succeed and excel � Strong knowledge of project management; � Good knowledge of IT systems- client server systems, database systems, local and wide area networks; � Previous experience and/or knowledge of basic finance and accounting highly desirable; � Ability to communicate effectively, excellent interpersonal skills; ability to speak and write fluently in English- proven presentation skills a must � Posses superior analytical and problem solving skills and be a self starter; � High proficiency in developing technical reports and design documents highly desirable. POSITION TITLE: WEB DESIGNER REPORTING: The candidate will report to the Managing Associate DESCRIPTION OF JOB The ideal candidate is well versed and experienced in all manner of Web design elements, such as the design and layout of buttons, links, menus motion graphics and text. The incumbent�s primary duties will be to design and implement HTML pages. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS � 3-5 years of professional experience in web design/development. � Experience with HTML and the integration of creative and functional aspects. � Ability to work independently and be able to handle multiple projects under pressure. � Strong understanding of capabilities and constraints of different Operating Systems and browsers. � Ability to maintain an awareness of project deadlines and the ability to communicate project status, risks and other issues. � Outstanding communication skills and the ability to portray Internet concepts. � Knowledge of the Windows operating system is a must. � Knowledge of Unix is highly desirable. � Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Active Server Pages (ASP) and PHP is required. � Experience working with Flash MX, Illustrator and Photoshop. � The candidate should have extensive knowledge of HTML, DHTML, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks; JavaScript; Streaming Video; e-Commerce and database integration. If you would like to apply for this job, please be sure to include a cover letter, resume and provide a URL for us to visit. Upon review of your information, we will contact you to setup an interview. POSITION TITLE: GRAPHIC DESIGNER REPORTING: The candidate will report to the Managing Associate DESCRIPTION OF JOB Produce visual solutions to the communication needs of clients, using mix of creative skills and commercial awareness. Must have imaginative flair, awareness of current trends in the visual arts, working knowledge of the latest computer packages and an understanding of material costs and time limits, all of which can impact on the design. The candidate will primarily be: �Meeting clients to discuss their needs; �Interpreting the client's business needs; �Developing design briefs by gathering information and data to clarify design issues; �Ability to think creatively to produce new ideas; �Use innovation to redefine design brief�s and meet the constraints of cost, time and client; �Ability to multi-task �Able to use a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design; �Produce accurate and high quality work; �Contribute ideas and design artwork to the overall brief; �Work well in a team, with printers, copywriters, photographers, other designers, account executives, website designers and marketing specialists; �Adhere to tight deadlines. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS �3-5 years of experience preferably in an agency setting. �Must have knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark, & CAD programs. Experience with 4 color print process, and ability to create technical renderings for production a must. �Illustration skills are desired. Web skills a plus. �The ideal candidate for the position is deadline conscious, detail-oriented, and is responsible with a strong work ethic. If you would like to apply for this job, please be sure to include a cover letter, resume and provide a URL for us to visit. Upon review of your information, we will contact you to setup an interview. -- "Although about 3 million computers get sold every year in China, but people don't pay for the software," he said. "Someday they will, though. As long as they are going to steal it, we want them to steal ours. They'll get sort of addicted, and then we'll somehow figure out how to collect sometime in the next decade." Bill Gates as Quoted by C|Net News.com --------------------------------------------- This service is hosted on the Infocom network http://www.infocom.co.ug
