RECRUITMENT SERVICES April 19, 2023

Career Options Africa is one of the best staff recruitment consultancies, companies, agencies or vendors in Africa. With our own recruitment centres in nine cities of Nairobi, Kampala, Kigali, Bujumbura, Kinshasa, Johannesburg & Cape Town, Lagos & Abuja and Juba, we are the leading Staff recruitment and selection agency or consultancy company in Africa offering recruitment solutions with integrity and transparency. We offer the following services in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Nigeria, South Sudan and South Africa; i. Staff recruitment which targets junior to technical middle-level staff. we manage the end-to-end process from job description validation, vacancy advert, shortlisting, preliminary interview, comprehensive assessment including an aptitude test, panel interview and detailed recruitment report highlighting strengths and weaknesses of all candidates ii. Executive search; we manage the end-to-end process from validation of key skills and competencies, industry experience, vacancy advert, shortlisting, preliminary interview, comprehensive assessment including an aptitude test, panel interview and detailed recruitment report highlighting strengths and weaknesses of all candidates iii. Head hunting; - we rely on our industry experience, professional networks and special tools to make personal contacts with targeted candidates and then do this through validation of experience, skills and competencies. Our head-hunting strategy has minimal conventional evaluation methodology and focuses on individualized evaluation to keep executives comfortable Our standard methodology is the assessment centre in which we employ a wide range of evaluation tools including Preliminary validation in which we validate candidate’s CV especially employment history Aptitude tests where we apply a wide variety..

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TERMINATION OF PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS… March 31, 2023

An understanding of termination of probationary contracts in Kenya. Historical Background: Prior to the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, there was no requirement under the repealed Employment Act Cap 226, and all an employer needed to do was to terminate the services of an employee whether on probation or open-ended contract by paying the appropriate terminal dues. This is what is defined as “at-will employment” where the employer clearly had the upper hand or “carte blanche” to protect his interests. With the promulgation of the new constitution, there have been significant developments including fair administrative action. Carte blanch There is no definition of what is a fair procedure under the Act and we rely on various sources: Assimilation of various Acts of Parliament which include The Fair Administration Act International Labour Conventions and Articles (Kenya is a signatory and automatically assimilates its edicts) Commonwealth court decisions; primarily the UK, India and South Africa The local courts have intervened and interpreted where there exists a lacuna in law by interpretation. In a nutshell you will not find a definition of fair administrative action and it is the duty of employers to engage professional legal and labour law consultants to draft their policies and employment contracts to avoid slip us in court. Many employers have been penalized for not developing policy documents. However briefly: On receiving a complaint against an employee, the employer must investigate the matter and where no evidence of an offence, notify the employee in writing that the matter has been closed. Where evidence..

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE- RECRUITMENT… November 25, 2022

BACKGROUND INFORMATION Career Options Africa Group, is an HR Consulting firm specializing in Recruitment, HR outsourcing, and Immigration support in Africa with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Burundi. In order to enhance our market penetration and diversify our product offering, the Group seeks to fill the above position with a suitably qualified and competent business development professional with experience working in a well-established HR/Management consultancy firm. THE JOB The Business Development Officer is responsible for generating new business, ensuring portfolio growth, and retaining existing clients. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES; Setting goals and developing plans for business and revenue growth Prepare tenders and proposals for consultancy assignments in response to tenders or requests for proposals. Understand client needs and be able to tailor solutions to address them. Identify, target, and build new relationships with existing and potential clients for high client retention. Develop a credible pipeline of prospective clients and growth strategies for sustainable business growth. Analyze market trends to forecast demand, and plan and take advantage of potential opportunities. Carry out aggressive social media marketing activities to increase visibility and brand awareness Develop and implement branding and marketing materials.   QUALIFICATIONS The job holder should have the following qualifications; Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a well-established HR/Management consultancy firm. Professional affiliation to a relevant professional body is an added advantage. Experience in SEO solutions is added advantage THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB The ideal candidate..

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Vacancy – Finance Manager November 8, 2022

OUR CLIENT Our Client, a privately held company in the energy sector in Kenya is looking to fill the position of a Finance Manager. THE JOB The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial functions to assure a high-quality, results-oriented business performance. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES; Finance Management and Leadership Preparation of monthly cash flow projections and quarterly organizational forecasts, to ensure that there is a balance between investments and availability of cash to fund operational activities. Preparation and presentation of the monthly management accounts and reports, review and analysis of the same, as well as carrying out the monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Ensuring that all taxes and relevant statutory deductions are filed and remitted to the relevant government agencies on time. Ensure tax compliance for all business functions  including but not limited to PAYE, VAT, WHT and annual corporate income. Be accountable for Financial and Risk compliance. Take lead in producing the final accounts in readiness for the annual statutory audit exercise as well as take lead in all project and kitty-related audits to ensuring that they not only run smoothly but that the reports are also unqualified. Take lead in consolidating the organizational budget in comparison with Prior rolling estimate, Annual Business Plan and fact-checking the same before review and approval by the Board. Cost management and accounting to ensure that costs are charged to the correct budget lines and within approved limits. Carry out monthly and YTD costs and budget variance analysis and provide reasons for any variances. Prepare..

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Vacancy – Managing Director… October 14, 2022

OUR CLIENT Our client is a reputable Pan African payment processing services provider, that supports instant payment processing using mobile money, mobile banking, debit and credit cards, and eLipa wallet. They are now active in Tanzania with a pan African expansion into Rwanda, Togo and the CFA region underway. The eLipa system incorporates the ability to interface with mobile money, mobile banking, the direct bank debit systems, as well as VISA, MasterCard and China Union. The payment solution also offers multiple payment receipt options both online and offline, business payment and receipting solutions and bulk payment disbursements to employees, suppliers etc.   The Client is seeking to fill the position of a Managing Director in Rwanda. With a suitably qualified and competent individual.   THE JOB To control and oversee all business operations to make sure the company achieves its objectives effectively and efficiently.   Duties and Responsibilities Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders Provide strategic advice to the board and Chairperson so that they will have accurate view of the market and the company’s future Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners and authorities Oversee the company’s financial performance, investments and other business ventures Delegate responsibilities and..

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Employer of Records (EOR)… April 8, 2022

What is an Employer of Record? Employer of Record (EOR) service is a third-party arrangement in which an Employer hires a Human Resource (HR) Agency to provide HR services on behalf of the Employer Organization. The Agency hires and pays an Employer’s employee on behalf of the Employer and takes responsibility for all formal employment and HR tasks. The EOR provider or HR agency assumes all legal responsibilities over the Employer’s employees and is the Local Employer in the country of operation As an EOR service provider or HR Agency in Easy Africa we largely provide a compliance service. We help our clients comply with local labour laws in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). . There are a few terms used to signify a third-party Employer of Record has been engaged, such as a local employer, local partner, local EOR, back-office staffing, and in China, a FESCO (Foreign Enterprise Service Company). An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party organization that hires and pays an employee on behalf of another company and takes responsibility for all formal employment tasks. Using an Employer of Records allows companies to engage with overseas workers legally and efficiently either in a new country or state, without having to set up a local entity or risk violating local employment laws. EOR is also referred to in other terminology including third party Employer, engaged, local employer, local partner, local Employer Organization, back-office staffing, and in China, a FESCO (Foreign Enterprise Service Company). Our range of services..

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WHY USE CAREER OPTIONS… April 8, 2022

Career Options Africa is a Human Resource (HR) Agency offering HR Outsourcing, Immigration and Business Support services in East Africa including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Our Services include immigration and relocation facilitation, human resource outsourcing and trade and marketing support.   Career Options Africa has applied the following strategies to attract top talent.   We have established a clear employer brand where our clients, potential clients and our own employees have a solid idea of what they are buying into and we are instantly recognizable – not just for the services we provide, but for the perceived value of our brand. With our strong brand, a candidate may already be familiar with who we are and will choose to engage (or not) based on that. If they are not yet familiar, presenting a unified employer brand across all touchpoints – from our website to how a recruiter answers questions – will let the candidate know what you’re all about. Click the link to visit our website . By improving interview process. A smooth, efficient interview process is something that candidates appreciate and make hiring strategy stand out. To make the most out of each conversation with a potential recruit, cater interviews for specific positions. We take the time to dig into the responsibilities and ask questions that will tease out the top talent for a role. Avoiding canned interview questions that don’t reflect on company culture or employee experience. Just as with the job post, this is..

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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO… April 8, 2022

Career Options Africa Group was a Human Resource in Nairobi in  2003. Since then we have expanded into six East Africa Countries spreading from Indian Ocean to Atlantic Ocean. The countries are Kenya, Tanzania. Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). Some of our clients call us agency, others call us consultant, others call us partners In all six countries, we offer the following services Recruitment including; Staff search and selection Executive search and Selection Head Hunting Aptitude testing Background checking 2. Human Resource Outsourcing including; Professional Employer Organization (EOR) Employer of Records (EOR) Labour management Outsourced Payroll Last milling filling of tax, pension etc. 3. Immigration support including; Business VISA Special Pass Work Permit Resident Pass 4. Business facilitation New Business registration Registration with tax and other statutory bodies Advise on local law and compliance Filling tax returns Where to find us in East Africa In Kenya our offices are in Nairobi In Uganda our offices are in Kampala In Rwanda our offices are in Kigali In Burundi our offices are in Bujumbura In DRC our offices are in Kinshasa What does DRC Entry in East Africa community potted for the region; More citizens of the Rest of East Africa shall migrate to DRC in search of jobs. More Recruitment agencies and companies can count on more business. Larger labour pool in the region. Companies in DRC can recruit specialist labour easily from rest of East Africa. Experts from rest of east Africa especially more advanced economies like Kenya shall find more job opportunities..

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Employer of Records (EOR)… April 2, 2022

What is an Employer of Record? Employer of Record (EOR) service is a third-party arrangement in which an employer hires a Human Resource (HR) Agency to provide HR services on behalf of the Employer Organization. The Agency hires and pays an Employer’s employee on behalf of the Employer and takes responsibility for all formal employment and HR tasks. The EOR provider or HR agency assumes all legal responsibilities over the Employer’s employees and is the Local Employer in the country of operation As an Employer Of Records service provider or HR Agency in East Africa, we primarily provide a compliance service. We help our clients comply with local labour laws in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). There are a few terms used to signify a third-party Employer of Record has been engaged, such as a local employer, local partner, local EOR, back-office staffing, and in China, a FESCO (Foreign Enterprise Service Company). An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party organization that hires and pays an employee on behalf of another company and takes responsibility for all formal employment tasks. Using an Employer of Records allows companies to engage with overseas workers legally and efficiently either in a new country or state, without having to set up a local entity or risk violating local employment laws. EOR is also referred to in other terminology including third-party Employer, engaged, local employer, local partner, local Employer Organization, back-office staffing, and in China, a FESCO (Foreign Enterprise Service Company). Our range of services..

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STRATEGIC KEY ACCOUNTS WORKSHOP August 20, 2019

THEME: ACHIEVING RAPID BUSINESS GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY THROUGH SUSTAINED SALES GROWTH FROM KEY CUSTOMERS Date: 18th - 20th November Location/Venue: Serena Hotel DAR ES SALAAM Career Options Africa, East Africa's leading HR consulting group with branches in Kenya , Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda has partnered with the international sales institute to design and deliver this workshop.   Target Group: Sales Directors, Sales Managers, Key Account Managers in East Africa KEY TRAINING TOPICS AND EXPECTED OUTCOME Sales strategy - competence to create a solid corporate sales strategy as a foundation to sound key account management. Key Account Mapping Competence - competence to identify key accounts with the best  opportunity for sustainable growth. Enterprise level Relationship Management Competence - competence to initiate, strengthen and sustain unique relationship with each key account and be able to protect the account from competitors. Creating and Communicating Value - competence to set up a value lab to create and effectively communicate value to key customers Systems and Structures - competence to develop a sound corporate framework (systems, structures, Technology and people) for effective management of key accounts management. Key Account Performance Management - Competence to develop sound and effective key account metrics and using the metrics to track individual performance of each account. In addition, competence to develop a sound growth , recovery or wind up strategies for key accounts based on performance. FEES. One million, three hundred thousand shillings (Tzx 1,300,000) or Six hundred dollars ($600) Group Discounts 2 - 4 delegates - 10% discount 4 - 5 delegates -..

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