Mhasibu Sacco Society Limited Job Vacancy : Head of Finance

We are a leading Sacco with an indisputable record of performance and with a rapidly growing countrywide membership comprising mainly of professionals.

The Sacco ¡s seeking to recruit a suitable self-driven, result oriented and highly qualified individual for the following position:

Head of Finance

Overall purpose of the job: To oversee the organisation’s financial and accounting processes, development and evaluation of financial policies, procedures and controls systems in addition to budgeting, cashflow management and management of financial resources.

Duties and responsibilities for the Head of Finance Job

• Developing, documenting, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive Financial Plan for the Society,
• Advising management, CEO and Board of Directors on the Sacco’s financial position and financial and investment policies;
• Examining financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with entity policies and applicable laws and regulations;
• Communicate and advise the management regularly on financial status of the Society and funds available for activities, projects and programs;
• Monitor and adhere to strategic issues including financial planning, budgetary control and liquidity management within stipulated policies and guidelines.
• Advising the Board on various viable options for raising funds, analyzing market and competitors’ trends;
• Ensure accurate, timely financial record keeping and adequate budgetary controls are in place;
• Timely preparation and presentation of management records, cost control reports and budgets;
• Preparation and submission of accurate statutory reports as required.
• Ensuring reconciliations are done periodically in adherence to specific deadlines;
• Identifying emerging best practices within the industry which can assist the Sacco in producing accurate and reliable financial reporting information;
• Recommending appropriate dividend issuances, based on historical dividend patterns and expected cash flows;
• Facilitating the annual external audit process;
• Completing projects and perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Head of Finance Job qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree ¡n Finance or Accounting,
• CPA Finalist,
• Master Degree ¡s an added advantage,
• A member of a relevant professional body,
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience and in a management position,
• Strong analytical skills,
• Proficiency in MS office suite of package
• Candidates are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by obtaining the necessary documentation.

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Talent Solution Job Vacancy : Brand Marketer

Our Client is a fast expanding organization with revenues that are growing by 25% annually. They currently employ approximately 2000 staff and they anticipate this number to increase by 25% annually over the next 3 to 5 years.

Its employees are integral to the success of the business and are highly valued. The company operates regionally in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda with plans to continue their expansion in the region.

Brand Marketer Job Responsibilities:

Marketing Program Implementations:

• Support execution of national marketing efforts and reinforce national promotions
• Supports Internal activities involved in increasing Client’s involvement.
• Obtain approval for all marketing plans from the Brand Manager.
• Follow through on all details of the marketing programs.
• Collaborates all engagements with the Brand Manager/Area Manager/ Branch Manager

Planning & Administration:

• Analyze the Client’s business position in the market
• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the restaurant’s current LSM programs
• Make recommendations on the Clients mix dependent on consumer, competition and its characteristics
• Plan and execute a 12 months LRM Plan for Client in all their regions
• Evaluate each program upon completion to determine what went smoothly and how things can be improved for the next campaign.
• Complete tracking reports and submit to Brand Manager/Marketing Manager/Area Manager/Operations Manager on a weekly basis.
• Development and continuous updating of a local community map for the Client
• Planning local store and regional marketing initiatives to drive revenue and brand presence for each branch
• Act as brand custodian within the region
• Conduct brand audits and engage in activities to support consistent, efficient delivery of brand promise
• Stock and welfare upkeep of branding material
• Liaison with Managers on marketing activity
• Increase revenue by at least 2-3% p/a at individual store level.
• Brand ownership and experience enhancement with increase in frequency of buying of at least 10% p/a per store and new customer acquisition
• Keep customer experience audit performance above minimal pass rate.
• Increase the number of customer loyalty sign up by 10% by the end of 6 months.

Qualifications for the Brand Marketer Job

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communications or related field.
• 1 to 2 years of hospitality or retail marketing experience.

Flexibility to travel

Driver’s License preferred

Competencies :-

• Good computer skills, proficient in Word, Excel, and especially PowerPoint.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational, time management and product management skills.
• Ability to multi-task to meet aggressive time schedules.
• Good problem-solving ability with vision and creativity.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills, Social & digital media fanatic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a competitive drive, wants to dominate the competition.
• Some local travel is required, including community involvement, school visits, etc.

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HRM Connection Job Vacancy : Senior Accountant

Our client a clearing and forwarding company is looking to fill the position of Senior Accountant.

Senior Accountant Job Duties

• Liaise with banks and ensure daily completion of Bank Reconciliations.
• Assist with cash planning.
• Ensure Tax compliance by remitting all tax payments and returns as required.
• Maintain fixed assets register.
• Analysis and understanding of direct cost.
• Review and analyze the general ledger, financial statements and prepare appropriate accrual and adjusting journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist in the month end, quarter end, and year end closing processes.
• Assist in the allocation of various expenses across business lines.
• Assist in the compilation of information for the overall Company year-end audit
• Coordinate with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments to ensure proper accounting.
• Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the CFO’s attention
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule and with input from the rest of the accounting department
• Collaborate with other finance department staff to support overall departmental goals and objectives
• Special projects as assigned by management
• Leadership and Mentorship

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant Job

• Graduate (Business course, Finance or Accounting)
• CPA/ACCA
• 5 Years Progressive work Experience in a busy work Environment (Manufacturing/Retail/Freight & Forwarding Preferably)

Experience in: –

• Tax computations, returns and compliance
• Banks reconciliations and relationships
• Payables management.
• Payroll processing
• General Ledger reconciliations
• Basic reporting skills
• ERP Experience
• Proficient in the use of MS Office suite. Advance Excel skills required
• Must have excellent organizational skills, the ability to complete tasks to deadlines and to work outside of normal office hours at month.
• Ability to prioritize, juggle tasks and use initiative during demanding periods to ensure that all financial transactions are recorded and paid in a timely manner
• Mature, strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• The flexibility to work outside normal office hours as may be required from time-to-time.

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Save the Children International Job Vacancy : Procurement Manager

Level 3 – the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

Role Purpose: The Regional Procurement Manager will be responsible for the management the Regional Procurement Unit and will lead in setting up strategic contracts at regional and sub-regional level, and for the Regional Office.

The incumbent will also be responsible for supporting the development and execution of regional sourcing strategies and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of the Regional Procurement Unit in processing international procurement transactions for country offices in the ESA region.

The role will also include taking a lead role in advising country offices to achieve improved quality assurance of their procurement processes. Sets targets for the Regional Procurement Unit; monitor performance and measuring efficiencies.

Also, ensures that Regional Procurement Unit is operating in strict adherence with the organization’s procurement policy, RPU Charter and also compliance toward donor’s requirements.

Actively supports the regional initiative on procurement improvements by supporting countries in managing complex procurement processes, providing advice and ensuring capacity building when needs are identified.

Ensures timely review of local procurement processes sent to review and validation at the procurement unit level, and ensures that the process is tracked to measure performance against targets.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Head of Supply Chain, ESA

Dimensions: Save the Children works in 12 countries in East and Southern Africa (ESA) with a team of staff and estimated 400 million USD portfolio across the region in 2017 and expenditure of approximately more than $250 million third party supplier expenditure each year.

Number of direct reports: Three – Regional Procurement Unit Staff

Key responsibilities for the Procurement Manager Job

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing Regional Procurement Unit.

Set up of Regional level strategic contracts

• Prepare, launch and lead the processing of tender processes up to the set-up of strategic contracts for key market segments
• Establish and maintain regional supplier database including its contract management aspects

Lead the execution of end-to-end tendering/track benefit and sourcing pipelines for the region

• Lead regional category / sourcing strategy development
• Develop functional strategy and set ambition for the unit
• Support the development of global category / sourcing strategies
• Support global sourcing execution
• CO/RPU Benefits tracking and reporting

Management of the Regional Procurement Unit

• Work alongside the Regional Head of Supply Chain to develop and build a high performing Regional Procurement Unit
• Ensure staff working in the RO procurement unit has right level of expertise and clear job description and work plan, and performance management.
• Ensure that capacity building in procurement technical expertise is developed for staff in the procurement unit.
• Ensure the Regional Procurement Tracker is updated regularly and data are accurate and precise and shared on a weekly basis to all relevant Cos.
• Ensure all RPU files hard copies/soft copies are in order and deposited on SharePoint.
• Ensure the suppliers database and supplier files are in order and updated regularly
• Make sure the cash forecast for payment is done on time and accurately
• Consolidate and manage regional sourcing pipelines

Oversight and monitoring of the International Procurement function

• Monitoring international order processing at Regional Procurement Unit level and ensure timely processing aiming to improving sensibly the lead times by coordinating better with SCI suppliers
• Helping country offices in improving the coordination concerning international procurement, from identification of the needs to their expression.
• Produce monthly summaries and monitoring the function with KPIs

Providing procurement support for Country Offices

• Provide procurement support to country offices with complex procurement processes with high volume and high value by supporting in the expression of the needs and in providing technical support on best way to handle procurement processes
• Review quarterly sourcing pipelines and analytics of the countries and providing feedback and advices for improvements
• Build on and develop the supply base to ensure the capacity and flexibility to meet all of the regional requirements – both in “steady state” and “emergency response” situations.

Management of Internal Control System within procurement function at RO level

• Be responsible for reviewing and validating procurement processes done at country level that are above set thresholds
• Set and Monitor KPIs for the review and validation process and keep a tracker of all procurement processes that have been validated.
• Review procurement waivers sent for regional or headquarter approval
• Review contracts/frameworks sent for regional or headquarter approval

Key Deliverables:

• Sets targets for the Regional Procurement Unit; monitor performance and measuring efficiencies.
• Ensures that Regional Procurement Unit is operating in strict adherence with the organization’s procurement procedures and policy, and compliance toward donor’s requirements.
• Actively supports the regional initiative on procurement improvements by supporting countries in managing complex procurement processes, providing advice and ensuring capacity building when needs are identified.
• Ensures timely review of local procurement processes sent to review and validation at the procurement unit level, and ensures that the process is tracked to measure performance against targets.

Behaviors (Values in Practice):

Accountability:

• holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Procurement Manager Job Qualifications

• A First Degree in in related area, Master level degree will be an advantage.
• CIPS or equivalent professional certification
• At least 3 years in a managerial position in procurement.
• Having experience in the INGO sector and in handling Cash Transfer Procurement, pharmaceutical procurement and construction contracting will be an advantage.
• 3 years’ international experience is desirable, preferably having extensive knowledge of the East and Southern Africa market. Having previous regional procurement management level is a strong advantage.
• Experience in running complex and high volume procurement processes and in high volume contracts negotiation (>USD 1 million).
• Proven ability to review supply demands and trends; to develop strategies to fill identified gaps
• Experience working with large institutional donors and knowledge of their rules and regulations
• Ability to synthesize and analyse information, and make clear, informed decisions
• Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• Experience in developing the capacity of procurement staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans.
• Experience in development and implementation of efficient procurement systems, policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English
• Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity
• Commitment to Save the Children values
• Knowledge of East and Southern Africa Region context is an advantage
• Excellent ability with MS-Office applications particularly Excel
• Willingness and ability to travel within the region to support country offices.
• Resilient to stress
• Sense of diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Experienced in managing people is a must
• Able to prioritize and work with limited supervision , self-motivated, resilient to stress

Child Safeguarding: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety: The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with Save the Children International Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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Action Africa Help – International Job Vacancy : Finance & Admin Manager

Closing date: 25 May 2018AAH Kenya is recruiting a Finance and Administration Manager (FAM). S/he will be a strategic thought-partner, and report to the Country Program Manager. The candidate will lead and develop the country team to support the following areas; finance, business planning and budgeting, human resources, administration and IT. The FAM will play a critical role in partnering with the senior management team (SMT) in strategic decision-making and operations of the Kenya programme of Action Africa Help International (AAH-I).

Finance & Admin Manager Job Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Analyse and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner, clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all AAH Kenya donors and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process; liaise with external auditors and the Finance and Administration Director (FAD).
• Coordinate all project audits within the AAH Kenya Program
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the FAD; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior Management team (SMT) abreast of the Country’s financial status.
• Manage AAH Kenya cash flow and forecasting.
• Implement a robust financial management/reporting system; ensure that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance departments overall policy and procedure manual.
• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the AAH Kenya board of directors.
• Review of monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts (both AAH Kenya and AAH-I) to verify accuracy and compliance to policy.
• Management of the South Sudan gratuity fund

Administration

• Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations.
• Coordinate and liaise with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants for to ensure efficiency and transparency.
• Establish and manage a comprehensive training program to AAH Kenya employees on key processes, tools, policies and procedures.

Qualifications for the Finance & Admin Manager Job

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Commerce.
• A Certified Accounting qualification (CPA-K, ACCA, CFA) with active membership.
• MBA/MSC is an added advantage.

Minimum relevant experience required

• At least 7 years’ of overall professional experience in financial and operations management.
• Ability to translate financial concepts to- and to effectively collaborate with – programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance back ground.
• A track record in grants management.
• Working Experience with different donors – DFID, USAID, EC
• Knowledge of various accounting and reporting software.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• A multi tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and dedication to the mission of AAH Kenya.

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CBM Job Vacancy : Programme Finance Officer

Closing date: 16 May 2018

Programme Finance Officer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Contract: Temporary until 31^st December 2018

Objective:

Working in the Regional Office – Nairobi, take responsibility for:-

• Working closely with the Country Offices and Partners in supporting the Head of Finance and Operations in the financial monitoring of your allocated portfolio within Africa East.
• Assisting the Head of Finance and Operations in ensuring that the implementing partners fully comply with all aspects of CBM financial and monitoring policies as outlined in the Project Contracts and General Terms & Conditions
• Ensuring Navision quality assurances in the Regional Office – data, reports etc. and ensuring monitoring is up-to date
• Monitor on a weekly basis the deliverables arising from backlog of reporting for the period before year 2017.
• Review and analyse the 2017 Y.E.C and project reports **

Programme Finance Officer Job Responsibilities

• Providing timely project budget implementation feedback to support the in the monitoring of programs, and the Program Team in informed programme planning through:
• Preparing financial documents (e.g., CBM Project Financial Checklists) for approval critically analyzing partners’ financial and narrative monitoring reports for compliance against approved budgets;
• Documenting the key highlights noted in the financial monitoring reports and reporting on the progress of the implementation of recommendations by CBM, project auditors and other stakeholders through persistent follow ups.
• Review periodical program fund reconciliation statements and financial reports (including Project Progress Report) from the implementing partners in coordination with the |Country Offices to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reports.
• Assist in conducting financial reviews and investigative audits of partners, and suggest corrective action as appropriate on areas in partners’ financial systems and procedures that need improvement.
• Contribute to the development of Terms of Reference for project audits and ensure that CBMs accountability requirements are incorporated in the TORs.
• Identify red-flag partners, compile the red-flag reports and checklists, follow up with the partners and Country Offices and provide regular updates to the Africa East program team and International Audit Department.
• Assist in partners’ financial training needs, contributing to training materials and resources, organizing and facilitating partners’ finance workshops for the Regional Office and project finance officers, and take responsibility for following up on participants’ action plans.
• Contribute to the development of Terms of References for project monitoring visits by the Africa East Program Team ensuring that partners’ outstanding budget implementation queries are addressed by the visiting team.
• To provide support as required, to the Program Finance Manager in the annual budget process (budget application review and data entry into Navision.)
• Uploading of approved financial and narrative project monitoring reports in Navision and SharePoint.
• To comply with all safety and health procedures and requirements at CBM and, at all times ensure your own safety and health and that of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at CBM.

Requirements for the Programme Finance Officer Job

• Degree in a Finance related field (such as Business Management or Business Administration)
• A professional accounting qualification (such as CPA, ACCA or CIMA) and Project Management knowledge is an asset
• Four years’ experience (previous experience working with CBM is an added advantage)
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Packages (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access) and good report writing skills.
• Highly numerate with proven analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to translate financial information to non-financial audience.
• Demonstrated ability in financial statements analysis with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple/conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Good written and spoken English & Kiswahili.
• Ability to integrate into a multi-cultural environment.
• Reflects CBM values in daily work.
• Must be proactive, seeking to do things differently, and to solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Ability and willingness to learn.
• Able to work independently, and as a member of a team.

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Corporate Staffing Services Job Vacancy : Assistant Marketing Manager

Our client is a privately owned and managed mid level educational institution. They seek to hire an assistant marketing manager to assist in the planning, development and delivery of agreed aspects of marketing and student activities for the institution.

Industry: Education Institution

Location: Nairobi

Gross Salary: 50K

Responsibilities for the Assistant Marketing Manager Job

• Assist in the delivery of marketing and communications activities for the institution
• Contribute to the institution’s online marketing campaigns, developing and maintaining its presence and activities on social media platforms
• Provide assistance and respond to requests for information from employees, students, parents, or members of the public.
• Update the editorial content of the institution’s web pages, as directed
• Monitor and ensure that all the institution’s marketing and student recruitment activities are in line with the institution’s marketing strategy
• Attend education organized events to promote the institution
• Represent the institution at events such as shows and careers conferences as required
• Engage appropriately with external contacts and members of the public, always representing the institution in a positive way.
• Identifying target markets and developing strategies to communicate with them.

Assistant Marketing Manager Job Qualifications

• Degree in a Business related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in marketing and event management
• Excellent oral and communication skills with the ability to speak to parents and students audibly.
• Should be conversant with all digital media marketing platforms and event management.
• Should have prior experience working with young adults
• MUST be able to work on weekends when required
• Should be able to write reports to be shared and discussed by the institution’s management
• Must have good interpersonal skills

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Co-operative Bank of Kenya Job Vacancy : ICT Project Manager

Are you passionate about technology, with very strong organizational skills and the attitude and the ability to get things done? Are you looking for a challenging, fast-paced role managing a range of ICT projects?

We desire a self-motivated individual who can thrive in an agile environment, while interacting and communicating effectively with other team members. This position requires extensive experience implementing projects in either waterfall or agile frameworks coupled with sound analytical ability.

The ideal candidate will help define and oversee all aspects of project planning including schedules, resource allocation, and scope. He/she must understand new technology as it comes together, track cross-functional tasks and deliverables to achieve on-time results, which are of a high quality. We want someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who has a deep understanding and grasp of agile principles and concepts.

Reporting to the Head – ICT Projects, the Project Manager’s primary ongoing responsibility will be management of projects to ensure that the expected objectives are delivered on time, within budget, with high quality and realization of benefits. The role holder will ensure the application of appropriate skills, tools and techniques to project activities during the project life cycle, addressing the various needs, concerns and expectations of the stakeholders and balancing the competing project constraints of Scope, Quality, Schedule, Budget, Resources, and Risk.

Roles for the ICT Project Manager Job

The successful jobholder will be expected to:

• Lead and manage implementation of projects within a portfolio of competing projects and limited time and resources.
• Develop processes and procedures to support the achievement of the project objectives.
• Follow a defined, agreed upon project management methodology for Planning, Defining, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and reporting activities within the project lifecycle.
• Prepare project initiation and governing documents like, Project Charter and Project Management Plans
• Determine the organizational structure of the project team and assemble a cross-functional project staff for their technical or functional contribution to the project.
• Identify key stakeholders to the project and their roles and value while coordinating activities across different internal and external functions
• Assigning work to team members in collaboration with the work stream owner and ensuring the team remains motivated to deliver.
• Manage project budget and resource allocation as well as constantly checking on project progress toward meeting its objectives, determining the cause of deviations from the plan if any and take corrective actions to address deviations.
• Facilitate the definition of scope; service levels and user requirements in addition to coordinating partners, vendors and consultants engaged in the project work.
• Organize and ensure proper and adequate testing phases within projects.
• Provide regular reporting and presentation of project status, progress, risks and issues to all stakeholders.
• Convene regular Project Steering Committee meetings that include, Executive Sponsor and other stakeholders

ICT Project Manager Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in an ICT related field from a recognized university with a Certification in Project Management – Prince 2 Practitioner or PMP. Certification in Agile Project management  will be an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible experience, including experience successfully managing various projects.
• Proven consistent experience of successfully managing various ICT projects in both waterfall and agile implementation frameworks.
• Thorough understanding of project management lifecycle, phases, techniques and tools with strong and tested project management skills, including sponsor and risk management.
• Outstanding grasp of information technology concepts and processes.
• Demonstrated aptitude for effective leadership of staff, energy and enthusiasm with a strong client focus.
• Experience in business process analysis preferably in a multi discipline environment.
• Highly developed analytical skills with an ability to remain focused on outputs and to adjust delivery mechanisms to meet deadlines and client needs.
• Knowledge of organization’s methodology and tools with an understanding of IT as a shared service to other areas of the bank.

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Oracle Job Vacancy : VirtualBox Principal Software Developer

VirtualBox Principal Software Developer

Preferred Qualifications

Oracle VM VirtualBox is a leading desktop virtualization product for x86 and AMD64/Intel64 processors, spanning a wide range of applications ranging from enterprise to home use. It is used as a standalone product or as a component of other products, offering to run a wide variety of operating systems in a virtual machine on popular host operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS and Solaris). As one of Oracle’s most widely visible products it is vital to stay on top of the trends.

The international team covers all aspects of product development, from design and implementation to sustaining.

The Principal Software Developer (m/f) will design, implement, adapt and test various functionality, especially virtualization API code which makes complex operations available to client code using a simple interfaces. This needs understanding the key abstractions used in virtualization, especially device emulation, virtual machine management and product integration, to extend the product towards cloud functionality.

He/she should have the following specific experience and qualification:

• Very good C/C programming skills, in particular in a COM/XPCOM/webservice context which includes other programming languages
• Analytical approach to problem solving, with diligence and precision, creating code with resilient error handling behavior
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member in an efficient manner
• Debugging code which operates on complex structures efficiently
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good English skills, both written and verbal.

The following would be an advantage:

• 7-8 years of working experience with virtualization knowledge
• Cross-platform programming experience, using as many of the following operating systems as possible: Windows, Linux, macOS and Solaris
• Experience with cloud API programming, either client or server side.

This area of product development is covering a broad area of product functionality, and there will be a large amount of variety in the tasks.

As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process, prior to an offer being made. This will involve identity and employment verification, salary verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

Detailed Description and Job Requirements

Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc.

As a member of the software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures. You will be responsible for defining and developing software for tasks associated with the developing, designing and debugging of software applications or operating systems.

Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 7 years of software engineering or related experience.

As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process, prior to an offer being made. This will involve identity and employment verification, salaryverification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

Job: Product Development

Location: DE-DE,Germany-Weinstadt

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Jumia Kenya Job Vacancy : Content Manager

Jumia is Africa’s leading internet group, with already over 3,000 employees in more than 20 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia, Jumia Market, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs and Jumia Services. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, Goldman Sachs & CdC.

Jumia Travel is a hotel/flights booking website that provides travellers with the perfect place/flight they need at the best price from more than 25,000 hotels in Africa and more than 200,000 hotels around the world.

Africa is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Jumia steps in.

We are currently looking for talented people with a passion for emerging markets and Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey.

 

Main Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all content creation activities for the organization’s website.
• Work with clients to create digital content strategies which will help them to obtain their objectives
• Manage a team of digital content executives and copywriters
• Manage all aspects of content production and maintenance for all clients, including blogs, articles, whitepapers, email marketing, imagery and videos
• Keep up to date with industry best practice and monitoring content activities of competitor websites.
• Create a content calendar which will return maximum ROI for both the client and the agency
• Manage all aspects of the content marketing process, ensuring all content is promoted to the right audience
• Work with the analytics team to analyze content performance and suggest improvements
• Ensure all content produced meets the client’s objectives and accurately reflects their tone and brand
• Oversee all relationships with external content producers, taking full responsibility for the commissioning, editing and delivery of all outsourced content
• Ensure all content is delivered on time and to budget

 

Required Skills & Qualifications

•           Degree educated ideally from an English, marketing or Journalism related degree
• Highly articulate with an excellent command of written English.
• Creative minded with an ability to conceive interesting ideas for new content.
• Previous experience working as a content manager or copywriter would be an advantage.
• At least 3-5 years of experience working in the digital sector in a similar role
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and SEO
• Email marketing experience desirable
• Strong attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record producing quality content for a range of clients in a range of sectors to a tight deadline
• Partnership and team management experience essential
• Experience of creating and managing a wide range of digital content, including videos, infographics and imagery
•          Ability to work under pressure and mange conflicting workloads

 

We offer

•  Huge learning experience in one of the fastest growing web firm
• Learn the top-gun method of entrepreneurship execution
• Build-up of one of the first web success story in Africa
• A highly challenging and empowering environment
• Working with top talented and multicultural team
• A flat structured working environment and direct engagement in decision making.

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Mastercard International Job Vacancy : Product Lead

Product LeadAs a Product Lead, you will lead a team to refine, develop and scale products coming out of the Mastercard Lab for Financial Inclusion.
• You’ll own the product roadmap for your product, establish its go-to-market strategy, and identify the next set of customers, all while managing a team and P&L
• You’ll be a passionate entrepreneur who wants to build a team and create a business around your product.
• You’ll have a chance to impact the lives of millions of BOP customers, and will understand the challenges and realities of the space.
• You’ll work within a cutting edge technology company, and have access to all the resources and assets from within Mastercard

Responsibilities
•    Build and manage a team that will refine, sell and support a platform.
•    Define and own the product roadmap, including refinement of existing features, development of new user stories and capabilities, and customization based on client requirements
•    Drive a detailed Go-To-Market strategy, including sales / pricing strategy, contract development, data privacy / usage requirements, marketing collateral, and branding approvals.
•    Define and drive the operational support strategy, including service level agreements and field support for clients
•    Sign-up the next set of clients, allowing the platform to reach scale in its target markets.
•    Manage the financial and operational performance of the product against targets

Skills / Abilities
•    Demonstrated success defining, launching and scaling excellent products, preferably in emerging markets
•    Deep commercial understanding.
•    Demonstrated experience in building a business, including the internal team and client base
•    Proven project delivery experience, organizational skills and attention to detail
•    Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver business outcomes
•    Master’s Degree in business, technology, or a related field strongly preferred

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Tala Kenya Job Vacancy : IT Systems Manager

Tala is looking for an experienced IT Systems leader to build our IT Support and Systems function in Nairobi. Tala is a world leader in providing direct loans and financial services in emerging markets. We are a global team with diverse backgrounds who are singularly focused on using technology, data, and a customer-centric approach to meet the financial needs of the 2+ billion people of the emerging global middle class.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating and leading an IT Support function that is responsible for troubleshooting, resolution, and maintenance of all office IT, networking, and virtual environment infrastructures. You’ll also lead change management initiatives to drive maximum uptime, functionality, and resiliency of our network, hardware, and related software applications, with responsibility for identifying and managing vendors to accomplish these goals.

Great candidates will have significant experience managing IT solutions and staff for a large office, demonstrate strong technical and vendor management skills, and have experience managing large office expansion/infrastructure projects. You are an incredible problem-solver with a strong sense of accountability for end-user experience and systems uptime. You are a strong communicator, ensuring a large, varied audience understands issues, root cause, dependencies, and tradeoffs between different solutions alternatives.

What you will do:

• Manage all troubleshooting, technical support, diagnosis, and change management to maximize functionality and up-time of internal and third-party networks, hardware, software, applications, and other virtual environment infrastructures.
• Evaluate, onboard, and manage performance of IT vendors, including Tier 1 Helpdesk vendor.
• Ultimate accountability for troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of desktop/computer, network, application, A/V, and peripheral hardware issues
• Recommend and lead change management activities that minimize service disruption impacts on internal users, including planning and cost-effective execution of office capacity increases.
• Ensure redundancy, resiliency, and identify dependencies for networking infrastructure and software applications.

What you should have:

• Undergraduate degree in computer science management, information systems, software engineering, business administration or commensurate certifications
• 4+ years experience managing IT and network support for a large office/business
• 2+ years experience leading IT capacity increase projects for a large office/business
• Experience directly hiring and managing an IT staff
• Experience evaluating and managing IT support vendors
• Experience evaluating and managing IT and network suppliers
• Experience with the following tools/systems: Hardware (Apple, Linux Desktop, PC), routers (Palo Alto, Cisco, D-Link Switch, TP-Link Switch), VoIP (SIP, Codecs – G711, G729, G723.1, QoS), Google Suite (email, browser, docs), development/task mgmt. (SSH, Github, VPN, Jira), communications (Google Hangouts, Slack, Skype, Zoom)
• Strong oral and written communication skills in order to interact with internal customers, vendors, and partners
• Strong independent decision-making skills.
• Willingness and ability to be available off-hours/on-call

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, VOIP
• Experience managing IT solutions for call center environments
• Experience working in multiple countries in East Africa
• Experience managing IT solutions + staffing for multiple office locations
• Experience working with a global, distributed leadership team

We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse team with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We focus on hiring talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Roche Job Vacancy : Personal Assistant Roche SR East Africa

At Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

Business Support, Business Support > Administrative SupportNairobi

• Who you are

  You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.
• Who we are

  At Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

  Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

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Entry Level Recruitment at Kenya Commercial Bank (May, 2018 Jobs Update)

Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya – incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 – and all KCB’s regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It also owns KCB Insurance Agency, KCB Capital, KCB Foundation and all associate companies.

Information Architect

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience5 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field ICT / Computer

Job Description

The Position:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the incumbent is responsible for developing IT information models (message protocols, defined data structures, schemas, information types and workflows) and relating documentation for IT Systems in use by or to be procured by the Bank in line with Bank policy, Business Processes, Architecture and Best Practice, standards and methods

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating information flow through the enterprise, eliciting business requirements and generation / development of relevant business requirements documentation.
• Translate user needs into functional requirements. Identify user requirements by researching and analysing user needs, preferences, objectives, and working methods; studying how users consume content, including data categorization and labelling, meeting with focus groups.
• Investigating the requirements of the customers for the content and structure of information deliverables.
• Perform a content inventory showing all content elements, relationships and dependencies.
• Validates information delivery by developing and completing usability test plans; evaluating traffic patterns and studying user feedback.
• Communicating with clients to understand their business requirements. Ensure documented content meets audience and organization needs as well as analysing users experience and their problems
• Developing practical plans in order to support organizational development. Identify content that helps support user goals and business goals.
• Keeps up-to-date and knowledgeable about industry trends and emerging technologies associated with Enterprise Information Architecture.
• Developing and building consensus for a strategic vision and roadmap for the organization to identify and prioritize information architecture projects and investments, consistent with the business strategies, which includes information governance policies and processes for the management and use of information.
• Lead the identification and analysis of the Bank’s business drivers to derive Enterprise business, information, technical and solution architecture requirements.
• Assess the current IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement in line with the Bank’s strategy and delivery priority of the IT programs.
• Lead the development of an implementation plan for the Enterprise Architecture models based on business requirements and Information Technology strategies.
• Market the Enterprise Architecture function, process and results, in particular to the business side of the Bank.
• Establish standards, guidelines, checklists and processes for architectural development and compliance.
• To build and maintain productive relations with Sector Heads/Relationship teams/Product houses/Finance/ stakeholders to drive delivery of business solutions and revenue growth for the specific sectors or portfolio.
• Ensure timely preparation of relevant reports, financial and performance metrics’ and cascade to the team in a timely manner or as per SLA.
• Ensure compliance to the Bank’s policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

The Person:

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following minimum requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field from a recognized and reputable University.
• Professional IT certifications in the following: ITIL Foundation; Prince2 Practitioner; Business Analysis e.g. CBAP
• Other relevant Technical Certifications e.g. SQL, Data Modeling, Software Development
• Minimum 5 Years of Experience in a similar business analysis related role
• Ability to perform impact analysis of new and proposed architectures in relation to the current landscape and available technologies utilized in the IT environment.
• Ability to conceptualize, formulate, and present complex business demands / requirements via comprehensible models and templates.
• Hands on experience with project methodologies i.e. SDLC processes & agile based development methodology.
• Knowledge of SOA approach and its implementation, web-based systems architecture, enterprise application integration as well as experience managing expectations and priorities.
• Knowledge of data representation in JSON, XML, XSLT mapping and usage of SOAP/HTTP, REST and JMS/MQ protocols.
• Working experience in UML.
• Good working experience with all the tiers of architecture – infrastructure, database, integration, application, UI, network and security.
• Must have a strong and proven software development background.
• Sound knowledge of various messaging architectures.
• Participation in key/large projects as an architect.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; self-motivated, dynamic, team player, result driven, relationship builder, independent worker with excellent interpersonal relation building skills.

The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidates.

Training Manager, KCB Insurance Agency

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience4 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Banking   Education / Teaching

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Managing Director and Principal Officer KCBIA, the position will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of training on Bancassurance products which enable role competence, regulatory compliance and skills development of KCBIA employees with the aim of building capacity and driving performance.

Detailed Description

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for training on all Bancassurance products to the Bancassurance team, Sales Units and Branch network.
• Formulate input to the Training Needs Analysis (TNA), training calendar, training delivery, training curriculum; aides and tools (development, maintenance, review, research, content, documentation, media) relating to Bancassurance.
• Develops/reviews and maintains training curriculum, content, materials documents, manuals, aids, tools, and media relating to Bancassurance.
• Deliver training courses and programs relating to Bancassurance.
• Coordinate persons involved in delivering training relating to Bancassurance (training delivery, internal line trainers, external trainers, training facility management)
• Maintain relationships with INTERNAL / EXTERNAL customers/ stakeholders/ supplies within Bancassurance space i.e. Line Managers, Training Service
• Providers, Curriculum Developer and Learning Institutions and Enabling Shared Services Units.
• Maintain data, records and statistics relating to Bancassurance including TNA documents, training calendars, staff learner days and training evaluation.
• Monitoring and reporting on the budget relating to Bancassurance training ensuring adherence to approved budget.
• Deliver and facilitate Bancassurance training events across various Business Units and geographic locations.
• Ensure compliance to the Bank’s policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• Have 4 years of relevant professional experience in insurance industry and 2 of which must have been in training.
• Degree in Insurance, or Business, Finance, or other related field from an accredited institution and relevant professional qualifications (AIIK Diploma or ACII Professional Qualification (or at least 6 credits)
• Excellent product knowledge of a wide range of both General and Life insurance products.
• In-depth understanding or working knowledge of underwriting and claims.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with good presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have appreciation and operating knowledge of the regional financial services industry (especially operating dynamics of East Africa), market and global trends as well as challenges.
• Sound understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements of Insurance operations of East Africa.
• Highest standards of personal conduct, professional performance and business ethics

ICT Supervisor, KCB Insurance

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field ICT / Computer

Brief Description

The Position

The role holder will primarily be responsible for the innovation, implementation, support and maintenance of Bancassurance ICT systems to ensure alignment of ICT resources to support growth of business.

Detailed Description

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all IT issues related to Bancassurance Business.
• Ensure that the ICT Systems Supporting Bancassurance business run optimally with minimum disruption to business.
• Review business cases and other technical documents with IT project staff to ensure business requirements are adequately reflected in technical planning documents.
• Propose and create system design models, user requirements specifications, diagrams, charts and implementation roadmaps to provide strategic direction to the business. Provide technical support in sourcing and designing baseline products and training programs for self and the Bancassurance team.
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, and processes.
• Coordinate all ICT projects within the Bancassurance department and ensure rollout within specified timelines, cost and quality.
• Implement and adhere to regular systems maintenance policies and procedures, including change request mechanisms and patch update schedules to ensure optimum uptime and service availability. Enforce the group’s ICT policies for good IT governance by ensuring that installations, systems configurations and user practices adhere to the industry standard and practices.
• Perform recovery and testing of systems and processes in accordance with the Bank’s Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity strategies.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to both unit managers and other stakeholders when required.
• Cross-skill and participate in the support of other related ICT systems within the group.

Job Requirements

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• University Degree preferably in Computer Science or an IT Related field.
• Oracle Certified Associate (Oracle 11g Database Administrator) is an added advantage.
• Project qualifications CBAP, PRINCE 2 or PMP as well as knowledge of ITIL will be an added advantage.
• Other IT Certification (Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) / Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) / Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Data Platform is an added advantage.
• At least 3years’ experience in working with Unix /Linux Operating Systems and databases ( Oracle, My SQL, MS SQL) environment and must have proven experience in system analysis, design, implementation and support.
• At least 3 years’ of experience in support and management of insurance ICT solutions is mandatory.
• Have through understanding of methods and techniques used in the installation, administration, monitoring, upgrading and problem resolution of central application software systems.
• Have thorough understanding of Insurance industry practices, products and services.
• Excellent, high quality interpersonal, presentation, problem solving, negotiation skills with the ability to positively and clearly communicate with a variety of constituents.
• Ability to network through all open channels with large technological dependency for the target market.
• Proven excellent analytical, planning, organization and execution skills.

Additional Details

B: In the event that you are invited to interview for any positions, we will require that you provide us with the following documents:

• National I.D.
• KRA Pin Card
• Birth Certificate of self
• Passport Photo (White Background)
• NSSF Card
• NHIF Card
• Police Clearance Certificate (less than 5 Months old)
• Academic and Professional certificates, including official transcripts
• Certificates of Service from previous employers as applicable

Finanace Manager

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience4 – 6 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Managing Director/ Principal Officer, KCBIA the position is responsible for the overall financial management and oversees the operations of the KCBIA ensuring that all activities are in compliance with the Group’s financial policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. The position shall drive efficiencies across the team and ensure that the financial reporting and management accounts production is delivered within time frames.

Detailed Description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the monthly financial performance and the accompanying analysis for the Bank’s Insurance Business.
• Prepare the quarterly financial reports for consolidation by the Group ensuring they comply with the relevant regulations and in accordance to the Group timelines.
• Prepare strategic financial plans, including the budgets and forecasts by collaborating with the Head, Bancassurance. Monitor budgets against targets, and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Coordinate audits by internal auditors, external auditors, and Regulators (IRA, CBK KRA). To follow up all issues raised in audits and inspections reports and resolve them
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/IAS, Companies Act, Taxation Act and IRA guidelines.
• Ensure all regulatory returns and any other information requested by the regulator is correctly compiled and submitted on time.
• Ensure integrity of the general ledger through daily review and analysis and ensure that all Bank accounts and the relevant suspense are reconciled periodically.
• To validate and approve all payments related to the business in line with the laid down authorization limits and timings.
• Implement robust debtors’ management and reporting system; ensure that the collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flows are steady to support operational requirements. Ensure creditors and debtors balances are properly reconciled.
• Ensure that there are adequate internal control procedures to minimize loss of income or misuse of company assets, and that all the set procedures are adhered to.
• Manage the completion of all regular daily, weekly, monthly reporting with all associated commentaries including; month end actuals and forecasts/plan, for multiple key stakeholders (incl. Exec Committee, Board, Finance, Management, Regulators; CBK,IRA, KRA) Ensure there is integrity of the data and consistency of format prior to delivery to stakeholders.
• Lead, motivate, and continuously develop a credible high performing team.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• Have 4-6 years of relevant experience working in an Insurance and or related financial services, 4 of which should be in Financial and Management reporting.
• Degree in Insurance, or Business, Finance, or other related field from an accredited institution and relevant professional qualifications.
• Fully qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Understanding of IFRS/IAS and accounting principles.
• Excellent planning, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Knowledge and hands on experience in office automation tools and use of Turn quest system is preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills and report writing skills.
• Have appreciation and operating knowledge of the regional financial services industry (especially operating dynamics of East Africa), market and global trends as well as challenges
• Sound understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements of corporate governance, business and Insurance operations of East Africa.
• Highest standards of personal conduct, professional performance and business ethics

Claim Manager

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience4 – 6 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Banking

Brief Description

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Insurance Operations & Support Service, KCBIA the position will be responsible for the overall Claims strategy and ensuring all operations are in compliance with the Insurance Agency’s policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Detailed Description

Key Responsibilities

• To develop and lead the implementation of the Claims strategy in line with the overall KCBIA Strategy; to ensure achievement of profitability targets through revenue maximization and prudent cost management.
• Management and preparation of annual Claims department plan and budgets. Provide strategic leadership to the Claims team and ensuring they deliver as per set standards.
• Managing the end to end claims process from processing to settlement within the set guidelines and policy.
• Act as an Insurance claims specialist/point person to key/strategic customer relationships/ internal stakeholders, and provide requisite advisory support.
• Champion the delivery of excellent customer service and utilize customer feedback to evaluate operational success and to initiate process or service improvements.
• To build and maintain collaborative and strategic relationships with relevant people in the industry, customers, regulators, KCB Group and other stakeholders, to ensure efficient delivery of business solutions.
• Ensure claims terms and conditions are strictly adhered to in the underwriting process of business as per IRA guidelines
• Ensure that all documentation in the claims are correctly issued and dispatched.
• 9. Manage difficult claims and complaints and ensure they are amicably concluded
• Continually review the Claims processes and recommend measures to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and risk management for all claims operations under their management.
• Maintains a detailed and current understanding of the Insurance industry; (at a macro, current market structures, trends; enabling technologies regulatory requirements and issues) to ensure that that opportunities are realized and the risks mitigated.
• Preparation of monthly management reports as required.
• Lead, motivate, and continuously develop a credible high performing team.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• Have 4-6 years’ experience in a busy in Claims Management, and three (3) of which must be at management level in the insurance industry preferably within an insurance intermediary
• Experience in Bancassurance is preferred.
• Have appreciation and operating knowledge of the general insurance industry (especially operating dynamics of East Africa), market and global trends as well as challenges
• Have extensive knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements processes, procedures and operations of insurance companies and brokers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with other departments/stakeholders in the successful resolution of operational issues.
• Demonstrable cross-cultural, people and relationship management skills, interpersonal skills, networking and negotiation skills, with ability to lead a team and foster a cohesive working environment.
• Highest standards of personal conduct, professional performance and business ethics

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Top Companies Hiring This Weekend! Apply Here For Vacancies @ AMREF, KRA, Laikipia County Etc

Apply here for the latest jobs in Kenya at top companies. vacancies available at Laikipia County, AMREF, Maseno University, KRA etc.

1. Laikipia County Internships in Kenya

Laikipia County Government is offering a 6 month internship program to graduates from training institutions including Vocational Training Centers.

Have a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution and be a Kenyan Youth between the age of 18 and 35 years;

Apply here for the Laikipia County Internships

2. AMREF Ambulance Driver Job Vacancies in Kenya

Secondary School certificate with good spoken English and Kiswahili

Must have passed the driver’s test

Apply for AMREF Ambulance Driver Job Vacancies in Kenya

3. KRA Finance & Accounting Internships in Kenya

Be Computer Literate and have strong communication skills.

Be a person of Integrity (Current Certificate of good Conduct required).

Apply for KRA Finance & Accounting Internships in Kenya

4. Maseno University Front-Office Manager Kenya Jobs

Applicants must be a holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, or other management areas from recognized university/ institution.

He/She should at least have three (3) years working experience at the level of Senior Management in a three-star Hotel.

Apply for Maseno University Front-Office Manager Kenya Jobs

5. TUM Senior Procurement Officer Jobs Kenya

Must possess Master Degree with a bias in Procurement/Supplies Management.

Must have at least three (3) years working experience as Senior Procurement Officer II at Grade 11N OR comparable position

Apply here for the TUM Senior Procurement Officer Jobs Kenya

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Top Engineering Jobs in Kenya to Apply this May, 2018

Engineering is the creative application of science, mathematical methods, and empirical evidence to the innovation, design, construction, operation and maintenance of structures, machines, materials, devices, systems, processes, and organizations….

1. IT Technician

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2. Meter Calibration Technician

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3. Data Recovery Engineer & Computer Forensics Engineer

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4. Industry Product Application Engineer

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Career Opportunities Opened at NFT Consult in Kenya – Don’t be left Out!!!

NFT Consult has been helping companies of all sizes in East Africa respond to their. Human Resource needs in order to stay competitive……

1. Software Business Development & Practice Head

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2. Sales Manager

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3. Sales Leader

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4. Production Manager

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5. Delivery Driver

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Ocean Basket Job Vacancy : Bartender

Ocean Basket is based at The Oval Westlands and The hub Karen. We focus on bringing a new dimension to the Kenyan dining scene, since at our restaurant you’ll find friendly people, a home-from-home feeling and great value for your hard-earned money.

The following position is open for Application with a reasonable starting salary and a safe Working Environment.

Reports To: Restaurant Manager / Shift Manager

General overview of Duties and Responsibilities

We are seeking qualified applicants to join our professional restaurant team. The successful candidate should have a strong ethic, be responsible for restaurant operations per their designation and ensuring our high standards level are met.

Bartender Job Responsibilities

• Prepare standard mixed drinks for cocktails and other drinks.
• Ensure all the glassware and utensils are cleaned after every use.
• Serve wine and beer.
• Collect payment from customers and operate a cash register.
• Serve food to customers seated at the bar.
• Check identification of customers to make sure they meet age requirements for purchase of alcohol and tobacco products.
• Determine when a customer has had too much alcohol.
• Clean up after customers and clean work area.
• Order and maintain liquor and bar supplies
• Keep bar stocked with necessary beverages, food items, paper supplies, utensils, ice, and other supplies at all times
• Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
• Mix and pour drinks according to prescribed recipes or portions, referring to recipe cards as needed.

Requirements for the Bartender Job

• A Minimum of two years working experience in a high ranking restaurant or hotel
• 20-25 years of Age
• A minimum grade of C in K.C.S.E
• Exceptional communication skills and great customer service skills
• Excellent culinary expertise
• Superior food and beverage knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional ability to multi task.
• Immaculate personal grooming and presentation
• A positive attitude, enthusiastic personality and a winning smile
• Should be able to work under minimum supervision.
• Should be a team player
• Should be able to work under pressure

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Business Partner Consultants Job Vacancy : Internal Auditor

Business Partner Consultants Limited (BPC) is one of the leading management consultancy firms in the East, Central and Southern Africa Region. Our vision is to deliver best value that business and people can find in HR & Business Solutions.

Our fast expanding client with regional presence seeks to engage passionate and energetic talent in the following position:

Main Purpose of the Job: To drive the implementation of risk and audit policies and procedures, as well as provide independent and objective assurance on adequacy and effectiveness of organization systems and controls for management of Audit, Risk & Compliance.

Key Job Skills: Excellent understanding of Audit, Accounting, Finance, Risk & Compliance, Ability to work under pressure, Attention to detail and accuracy, Ability to maintain independence and ethical standards in performance of assignments, Leadership skills, Innovative, Change Champion.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business related studies
• Must have CPA (K) /equivalent
• At least 4 year’s relevant experience
• Membership to a professional body

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Spear Sharp Job Vacancy : Book Sales Representative

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill regional positions in Kenya on a contract and commission basis, graduating to permanent terms upon proof of performance.

Region: Our area of focus is Mombasa.

Company Profile: We are a broad based educational company involved in book publishing, educational consultancy, strategy mapping, printing and book distribution. We are a leading supplier of differentiated quality educational products in the East African marketplace.

Job Purpose: It entails meeting business goals and working to achieve long term growth of book products in public and private schools in Kenya. The candidate will liase with bookshops and form a network for purposes of reaching and surpassing targets. It will call for great ingenuity and resilience as they pursue leads and mature them into orders.

Roles for the Book Sales Representative Job

• Market and undertake sales activities to ensure that targets are met and performance targets maintained.
• Develop work programmes and schedules
• Collect payments for goods not paid for
• Advice management on new areas of sales improvement.
• Participate in the preparation of sales annual budgets in consultation with the Chief Sales Officer.
• Monitor competition activities and advise the company on counter strategies.
• Apply the policy and criteria for credit customers
• Prepare periodic reports on sales activities and performance targets

Book Sales Representative Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree holder
• Work Experience: Experience in direct sales and willing to learn.

Special Skills:

• Personal skills
• Results oriented
• Customer oriented
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Enjoys working in a team and reporting on their activities
• Able to work with autonomy and willing to travel intensively on business
• Able to prioritize
• Assertive and takes initiative to make things happen

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