Kutana Cloud Computing is an Applications Services Provider with presence in 14 countries seeks to recruit for the following positions.
Managing Director
Reports to: In this capacity you will report directly to the Group CEO or Board of Directors
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Focus during the First 12 Months:
• Create an appropriate vision, long-term strategy and company culture
• Develop relationships with key investors and venture capitalists
• Develop and lead the execution of sales and marketing plans.
Responsibilities:
• Act as the Primary Cloud Computing Expert for the firm;
• Identify, develop and direct the implementation of business strategy for Kutana cloud computing
• Plan and direct the organisation’s activities to achieve stated/agreed targets and standards for financial and trading performance, quality, culture and legislative adherence and where appropriate best practice
• Select, recruit, and develop the core executive team
• Direct functions and performance via the executive team
• Maintain and develop organisational culture, values and reputation in its markets and with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies
• Establish, achieve and report to shareholders/parent board on organisational plans and performance
• Execute the responsibilities of a Managing director according to lawful and ethical standards, as referenced in Kutana Cloud Employment policy manual.
Core Competencies and Characteristics:
• Strong communication skills and ability to build consensus, facilitate compromise and negotiate solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written across business and technical audiences at all organizational levels.
• Self motivated and results driven
• Should ideally have software and/or cloud computing / SaaS experience
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Effective negotiation and people management skills
• Successful in fast paced and quick changing environments
• Technical expertise in web systems architecture, design and development
• Proven ability to develop strong client relationships with both technical and non-technical clients
• Proven business development expertise
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies, enterprise architecture, and software design patterns
Education and Work experience:
• Should have a minimum of ten years work experience five of which should have been at senior management level, CEO and/or CFO/COO track record
• Relevant Masters Degree is a must
• Experience with fund raising is desirable
Business Analyst
Supervised by & Reports to: Managing Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Document and analyze the required information and data collected during Requirements Gathering & Elicitation
• Understanding the technical designs as well as the specifications
• Evaluate the information gathered through workshops and surveys, business process description and task analysis.
• Effectively communicating with internal teams and external clients to deliver functional requirements like GUI, screen and interface designs.
• Very strong Analytical skills coupled with Business Intelligence and a deep understanding of customer’s needs so that they can be transformed into application and operational requirements.
• Acting as an interface between business units, technology teams, project team, Project Manager and support teams
Educational Requirements/Work Experience/Skills and Abilities:
• Good first degree in Computer Science, Business with IT or allied field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient Computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, MS Project/other project management applications
How to Apply:
Applicants should contact vssempebwa@kutanahealthcare.com for submission of CVs
Deadline for submission is February 11th, 2011.
