The job market is made up of job supply and also a supply in terms of talented, qualified candidates. Ideally, this delicate balance needs to be maintained in the job market, but sadly this is not the case in Kenya. A survey by BrighterMonday reveals that the competition for available jobs in the market is stiff because 53% of the respondents were unemployed.
Even with the grim figures of supply and demand, the job industry is evolving with more employers hiring more in certain positions and job roles than others. This is impacted by factors like the economic situation of the country, trends in a specific industry, as well as trends in technology.
Below is a list of the top 15 jobs that were most popular on BrighterMonday, the leading jobs website
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Sales and Business Development
Percentage of sales jobs in 2018:11.43%
Positions available: Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Officers,
Business Development Officers, Sales Executives
Industries: All
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Project Management
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 10.78%
Positions available: Project Assistant, Project Officer, Project Consultant, Project Manager
Industries: NGO, Finance, Tech Industry
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Accounting and Auditing
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 9.21
Positions available: Auditor. Financial Controller, Cashier, Cost Controller, Credit Controller, Accounting Assistant, Finance Manager, Director of Finance
Industries: All
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IT & Telecoms
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 7.68%
Positions Available: Web Developer Software Developer, ICT Manager, Software Engineer, ICT Officer, Head of Information Security
Industries: All
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HR & Training
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 7.51%
Positions Available: HR Manager, HR Officer, Recruiter, HR Consultant, HR Business Partner
Industries: All
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Administrative Jobs
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 7.06%
Positions Available: Unit Manager, Secretary, Administrator, Front Office, Clerks
Industries: All
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Medicine and Pharmaceutical
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 5.60%
Positions Available: Specialists (e.g Dentist, Sonographer, paediatrician, etc) Nurse, Pharmacist, Medical Officers
Industries: Medical and Health
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Engineering Jobs
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 5.38%
Positions Available: Machine Operators, Engineers, Mechanics, Head of Maintenance, Maintenance Officer
Industries: Manufacturing, Automotive, Service
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Marketing and Communication
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 5.28%
Positions Available: Community Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist, Content Specialist, Public Relations Specialist, Marketing Manager
Industries: All
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Management Positions
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 4.03%
Positions Available:CEO, Head of Department, CFO, CMO, Director
Industries: All
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Supply Chain and Procurement
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 3.76%
Positions Available: Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Officer, Logistics Officers/ Managers, Procurement Officers / Managers, Head of Stockroom
Industries: All
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12. Customer Service & Support
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 3.30%
Positions Available: Customer Service Executive, Customer Service Officer, Client Relationship Executive, Business Desk Support, Switch Board Operator
Industries: All
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Consulting and Strategy
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 2.95%
Positions Available:Strategic Consultant, Business Consultant, Financial Analyst, Researcher, Market Analysts
Industries: Banking, NGO, Travel, Hospitality, Digital
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Hospitality Jobs
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 2.72%
Positions Available: F&B Officers / Supervisor, Chefs, Housekeeping Officers/ Supervisors, Cooks, Transport Officers/ Managers, Waiters
Industries: Hospitality
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Legal Jobs
Percentage of jobs in 2018: 1.46%
Positions Available: Court Clerk, Advocates,Compliance Agent, Attorney, Legal Officers, Paralegals
Industries: Legal, Compliance
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