Mobile Application Developer Kenyan Job

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Vacancy: Mobile Application Developer
Purpose of the Position:
In this role, you will design, build, or maintain mobile apps using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media
Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
Identify and correct problems uncovered by testing or client feedback
Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
Design and develop mobile applications in multiple authoring and scripting languages with an emphasis on the customer experience.
Iteratively improve mobile applications through various channels, including deployments and user-interface improvements.
Work side-by-side with Digital Designers, leveraging multimedia content creation applications and digital media to continuously strive for the best customer experience(s).
Provide expert-level knowledge to business partners in writing, designing and improving content of mobile applications.
Ability to develop quickly and with high quality via Sprints under the SCRUM methodology.
Collaborate with business leaders, stakeholders and development teams in prioritizing and building requirements for successful delivery.
Own your role and development, conducting deep dives into potential issues with an eye for identifying, solving and correcting problems to limit customer impact.
Insist on a high standard of software development in production releases.
Be prepared to review code and provide positive feedback with suggestions on how to improve performance, quality and delivery within the organizational standards and best practices, including innovation on new technology and industry standards as they pertain to multi-browser/device development.
Experience in Unit Testing
Requirements:(Mandatory)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3+ years of coding in for Android or iPhone
3+ years JavaScript experience (advanced/expert level)
3+ years HTML5/CSS3 or Experience in mobile web apps
(Preferred)
Java (intermediate level or above)
SQL (intermediate level or above)
Object Oriented PHP (intermediate level or above)
Working knowledge of Apache (Mod-Rewrite etc)
Knowledge of Regular Expressions
Adobe CS
Framework Knowledge (BluePrint, Bootstrap, CodeIgnitor, Zend, Ruby on Rails) *Not limited to these
Apply for this position:
If think that your that special talent we may be looking for, kindly send us your CV on jobs@dotsavvyafrica.com by the 15th October 2013
About Dotsavvy
Do you want to be a bigger fish in a smaller pond?
Dotsavvy is a 10+ years old full-service Digital Agency with strategy, content, advertising, social media, technology integration and mobile marketing capabilities. Our clients run the gamut from financial services, nonprofits, consumer, technology, healthcare, travel, and the public sector.
With fewer than 20 people on the team, you will have the unique opportunity to wear many hats. And if you want to join a Digital Agency that promotes from within, look no further. We have a track record of cultivating internal talent.
You can find out more about Dotsavvy from our web site at www.dotsavvyafrica.com

Social Media Manager Jobs Kenya

Social Media Jobs in Kenya
Vacancy: Social Media Manager
Purpose of the Position:
This position is responsible for developing and executing social media strategies and engagement tactics across multiple channels for our clients.
As a central part of our team, you will be responsible for helping grow our clients brands through social media, and establishing relationships and seeding content through social networks.
A strong understanding of social media and community trends/technology is a must, as is a keen understanding of the intersection of digital, social and traditional marketing.
This role is ideal for someone who can pair knowledge and passion for social media channel programs with creative marketing strategies.
We are looking for the following qualities in a candidate:
Your success will be measured by how creative and innovative your ideas are, and how well they deliver against client branding and business goals.
Assist in the development of metrics to evaluate effectiveness of client social media marketing programs
Educate internal teams on key findings and industry trends and apply them towards integrated digital marketing campaigns for our clients.
Work closely with other digital marketing managers to develop social media plans and creative social campaigns as part of overall brand campaigns for our clients.
Collaborate with client stakeholders (strategy, editorial, customer support, sales, training, public relations, etc) to ensure consistent brand messaging on social media
Create social media management standards, policies and rules of engagement for clients
Leverage consumer insights into acquisition and retention of customers for the brands we handle
Cultivate smart, strategic partnerships that support content and marketing objectives for our clients
Develop community programs and social media promotional calendars that build brand awareness and engagement – you’ll also help create assets and supporting materials to execute client marketing programs
Identify and secure social media influencer partnerships for our clients brands
Day-to-day client brand management on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Youtube, Tumblr, Google+ and other platforms where they have presence
Understand target audiences for each of our clients brands, know their behaviour and create interesting solutions that reach and convert behaviours
Implement and maintain comprehensive social media strategies that will increase client brand visibility and traffic across all social platforms, this includes content development, community engagement and management
Develop social media strategies and integrated marketing campaigns that align with and support the core business goals.
Requirements:
Experience working with digital, creative and media agencies.
Experience with media planning. Agency experience a plus.
A strong communicator, both written and verbal.
Strong project management, team leadership and decision-making skills.
Working knowledge of social media management and analytics tools (i.e. HootSuite, Google Analytics, etc)
Must be on top of new social media trends and experiences and can think and execute across digital, social and mobile platforms.
In-depth knowledge of social media platforms and an understanding of how to apply them in a manner that is fitting to customer brands and digital business goals.
Must be a creative thinker who continuously crafts innovative ideas to reach target audiences.
Educate internal teams on key findings and industry trends and apply them towards integrated marketing campaigns for our clients.
Work closely with other team members to develop social media plans and creative social campaigns for the clients brands we handle.
Apply for this position:
If think that your that special talent we may be looking for, kindly send us your CV on jobs@dotsavvyafrica.com by the 15th October 2013
About Dotsavvy
Do you want to be a bigger fish in a smaller pond?
Dotsavvy is a 10+ years old full-service Digital Agency with strategy, content, advertising, social media, technology integration and mobile marketing capabilities. Our clients run the gamut from financial services, nonprofits, consumer, technology, healthcare, travel, and the public sector.
With fewer than 20 people on the team, you will have the unique opportunity to wear many hats. And if you want to join a Digital Agency that promotes from within, look no further. We have a track record of cultivating internal talent.
You can find out more about Dotsavvy from our web site at www.dotsavvyafrica.com

Top 10 Best Companies In Kenya To Work

Many people dream to work for brands with a reputable name out there such as Safaricom, EABL, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Delloite among others; earning big bucks and on the fast lane to middle management.
However, such blue chip companies only pick the best of the best, and getting a foot in as an intern is considered a privilege. The competition for top talent is top notch here, thus many graduates have found their dream not coming true.
A survey by Deloitte Kenya in 2012 revealed the best companies to work for ranking on standards like pay, workplace culture, organisational ethics, human resource processes and employees’ confidence in their companies.
Here is a list of the top companies to work for in Kenya.
1. East African Breweries Ltd.- Free alcohol and refund, free branded house hold items, free parking, ease in starting a bar, club membership e.tc
2. Kenya Women Finance Trust – Low interest loans at a longer period than normal bank customers.
3. Nation Media Group -
4. APA Insurance – Subsidized rates on insurance covers.
5. British America Tobacco
6. Old Mutual
7. Pan Africa Life – Subsidized rates on insurance covers.
8. Total Kenya
9. Safaricom Limited – Free gym, club membership, overtime, airtime among others
10. Kenya Airways- Free trip to any part of the world in a year. This includes spouse, children and parents only.

Job Interview Tips: Overcoming Anxiety & Emotions

By Dorcas Karuana,
I have found some very good candidates, who get nervous and cannot express themselves in interviews, thus end up losing the job. Remember, it is the most qualified candidate who gets the job but one who portrays himself/ herself as the ideal candidate.
A reader recently wrote this to me:
“Dear Dorcas,
I recently applied for a post as an underwriting officer and have been invited for an interview and this is where I need your help I get very nervous during interviews even after preparation and when cornered with question I get very emotional and I don’t want to repeat this in my interview.
How can you help me? Roselyne. ”
Reselyne doesn’t trust her abilities. She feels she is well prepared for the interview, but then gets nervous and emotional,, So what is her  the problem? It’s her mind. She lacks confidence in herself. There’s something special about people who have confidence in themselves, their abilities, how they look and their whole being. They might not be the cleverest people, or the best looking to make your jaws drop to the ground but they believe in themselves.
Here are tips to avoid nervousness in job interviews.
1. Focus on the positive and encourage yourself - Roselyne’s problem is in her mind and the first thing is to replace the negative or inaccurate thoughts about her inabilities, with accurate and constructive thoughts. The mistakes she made in her first interview aren’t permanent reflections on her as a person. So
2. Remember to act the part - Even if you’re not feeling confident, make sure you act confident. Always try to use appropriate body language in your interview, such as making a positive (but not finger crushing) handshake, looking your interviewer in the eye, and sitting up straight in your chair.
3. Relax and pose for a breathe - Breathing techniques can help you relax before and during the interview.  For instance, you can count to three slowly while breathing in, hold your breath while counting to three and then breathe out while counting to three.
You can also use breathing to help you answer the interview questions effectively. By taking a deep breath before you answer, you can give yourself a little time to think while calming yourself down.
Dorcas is a human Resource Consultant at Corporate Staffing Services. Email: dorcas@corporatestaffing.co.ke Website: www.corporatestaffing.co.ke.

Did You Know ICC Offers Internships? How To Get One

I often advice that one of the things every unemployed graduate need to be doing if looking for volunteer opportunities or internships at least to get some work experience.
Today morning I happened to type the word internship on Google search bar and I scrolled through I came across ICC- Internships.
Wow! I got thrilled that even when people fear the International Criminal Court (ICC) and see it as a place to victimize Africans, there is something good from it.  The first thing was to tell a colleague, “Imagine ICC offers internships?” She was equally surprised.
And this became the origin of this article. ‘Internships at the ICC’.
So when looking for internships where do you search? Which companies do you target?  Small, big, local, international, NGO, or parastatals?
Surprisingly not many people look for jobs or internships in some big organisations because of fear of the unknown. Many of us cannot believe how it is possible to get an internship in some organisations like ICC or the World Bank? You think you have to know somebody there and because the only person you have seen is Ocampo or Bensouda, then you fail to apply.
Here is all you need to know about International Criminal Court Internships & Visiting Professionals Programme:
The applications are candidates of all nationalities and cultures from any part of the world
I. Internships Placements  - The Court offers internships to highly motivated young professionals with good academic qualifications who are in the early stages of their careers. It is an opportunity to put into practice and further develop interns theoretical knowledge.
II. Visiting Professionals Placements  - Visiting Professional placements are offered to candidates who have extensive academic and/or professional expertise in an area of work relevant to or related to the Court. They are assigned to a range of tasks or specific projects in a capacity which will both draw upon and augment the specific knowledge or skills of the individual.
Placements Period
The internship placements for internship Applications and Visiting Professional internships are usually offered in two terms in a year:
Term 1: Starts from April to September 30th

Term 2: Starts for October to March 31st
One is required to fill application form for each of the programmes either in English or French languages only, and if not so, offer a translation for the same.
For more about the ICC Internships, Click Here: