Saturday, 21 July 2018

Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust Job Vacancy : Business Development Officer

To maintain the business arm of RTRC and its operations.

Business Development Officer Job Responsibilities

  • Shop Management by ensuring the shop is always open and in operation.
  • Record keeping & Financial Management by maintaining all the books of accounts and stock movement.
  • Marketing and Customer care services by handling all relevant marketing activities including online marketing.
  • Partnership, Networking and collaboration by ensuring strong partnership with all the relevant stakeholder.
  • Rafiki Values and Ethics by instilling  the values of RWMT to project beneficiaries.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in the Saturday Psycho-Social Support, for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children and build the community’s capacity to eventually run the Saturday PSS on their own.
  • Perform any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the management from time to time and which are related to the achievement of RWMT’s mission and vision.

 Qualifications for the Business Development Officer Job

  • At least a Diploma in a Business related field.
  • At least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position.

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

  • Customer Service
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Computer

Other competencies:

  • Must possess good interpersonal skills with the ability to build harmonious relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Must have developed good intercultural orientation and strong public relations skills.
  • Have knowledge working with children in poor conditions.

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Recommended Kenya Water Institute Internships In Kenya To Apply For

Are you looking for an internship? Apply here for the latest internships at Kenya Water Institute in engineering, information technology and more.

1. Kenya Water Institute Information Technology Kenya Internships

Bachelors Degree in Maths/Statistics

Be unemployed Kenyan graduates of degree programmes from recognized training institutions who have completed their degree courses and have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.

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2. Kenya Water Institute Waste Water Engineering Kenya Internships

Bachelors Degree in Water Engineering,

Be unemployed Kenyan graduates of degree programmes from recognized training institutions who have completed their degree courses and have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.

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3. Kenya Water Institute Library Internships in Kenya Today

Bachelors Degree in Library Science

Be unemployed Kenyan graduates of degree programmes from recognized training institutions who have completed their degree courses and have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.

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4. Kenya Water Institute Directors Office – Intern Kenya

Bachelors Degree in Office Administration/Management, Business Administration/Management, Secretarial Studies

Be unemployed Kenyan graduates of degree programmes from recognized training institutions who have completed their degree courses and have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.

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Massive Hiring! Over 200 Job Vacancies This Weekend @ Mandera County

Are You looking for ajob in Kenya? Here are the latest open vacancies at Mandera County.

1. Mandera County Enforcement Officers Jobs Kenya (90 Posts)

Must be a Kenyan Citizen;

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, minimum mean grade “D-“ (Minus).

Apply here for the Mandera County Enforcement Officers Jobs Kenya (90 Posts)

2. Mandera County Record Management Officer Jobs Kenya (10 Posts)

Diploma in Records Management or Information Science or its equivalent from recognized institution;

Demonstrate profession competence and administrative skills in office management;

Apply here for the Mandera County Record Management Officer Jobs Kenya (10 Posts)

3. Mandera County Clerical Officers Jobs in Kenya (60 Posts)

Must be a Kenyan Citizen;

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education of C- (Minus) and above

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4. Mandera County Assistant Office Administrator Kenya Jobs (15 Posts)

Diploma in secretarial studies or bachelor of business and office management from a recognized institution.

Business education single and group certificates’& GC ) STAGES 1, II, and iii from the
kenya National examination council in the following subjects;

Apply here for the Mandera County Assistant Office Administrator Kenya Jobs (15 Posts)

5. Medical Laboratory Technologist Jobs Kenya (15 Posts)

Have Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from Kenya Medical Training College or any other Institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.

Be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board as a Registered Medical Laboratory Technologists.

Apply here for the Medical Laboratory Technologist Jobs Kenya (15 Posts)

6. Mandera County Human Resource Assistant Jobs Kenya (8 Posts)

A diploma in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR

Part II of the Certified Public Secretaries Examination from KASNEB;

Apply here for the Mandera County Human Resource Assistant Jobs Kenya (8 Posts)

 

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Check Out! Latest Jobs Outside Nairobi Today- Vacancies in Eldoret, Mombasa Etc

Are you looking for a job outside Nairobi this weekend? Here are the latest open vacancies today.

1. Cytonn Investments Financial Advisor / Sales Executive Jobs in Nakuru

KCSE grade C- and above

Diploma or Degree holder in any field

Apply here for the Cytonn Investments Financial Advisor / Sales Executive Jobs in Nakuru

2. Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital Accountant Jobs Kenya (45-57K)

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Must have at least two (2) years working experience in a reputable institution.

Apply for Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital Accountant Jobs Kenya

3. Software Developer Internships In Thika (15K)

Computer Science (or related) degree course

At least one-year experience developing in JavaScript and PHP

Apply here for the Software Developer Internships In Thika (15K)

4. Manufacturing Team Leader Job in Eldoret (50K)

Degree/Diploma in a Business Administration or Sales and Marketing.

Must have experience working in the FMCG – Beverages industry.

Apply here for the Manufacturing Team Leader Job in Eldoret (50K)

5. Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital Public Health Officer Jobs Kenya (52-70K

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Health, Public Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

Must have at least two (2) years working experience in a reputable institution.

Apply for Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital Public Health Officer Jobs Kenya 

6. Aga Khan Hospital Material Management Division Manager Kenyan Jobs

Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or CIPS / and any Accounting qualification will be an added advantage

Apply here for the Aga Khan Hospital Material Management Division Manager Kenyan Jobs

 

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Brites Management Job Vacancy : Security Guards x5

No of Positions: 5

Salary: Kshs. 21,000/-

Security Guards Job Responsibilities

  • Welcoming visitors with courtesy as well as checking them
  • Patrolling various parts of the property
  • Respond to any emergency calls
  • Monitor security cameras and alarms
  • Ensure security in the premises
  • Direct visitors where appropriate
  • Keep visitor’s records
  • Observing and reporting any strange situation around the place of work
  • Check and monitor that all the rules on security are being adhered to
  • Maintain order among staff
  • Performing other special responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications for the Security Guards Job

  • Previous work experience as a guard
  • Flexible to work in alternate shifts
  • Good communication skills
  • Experience checking VIP guests
  • Ability to work under tight schedules
  • 2 years’ experience in the field of security
  • Good communication skills
  • Passionate and dedicated to their work

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Brites Management Job Vacancy : (AutoCAD) Network Design Technician

Objective

Our client offers telecom and fiber connection solutions. They have vacancies for candidates with background in Network Design (AutoCAD & Arch card) for their various projects across the country.

(AutoCAD) Network Design Technician Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the creation of the network system design of documents for each planned installation within the Monitoring Business Unit
  • Reviews all installation orders and posts all documents related to each order on the company’s internal database
  • Orders necessary installation supplies for each installation planned
  • Develops network and antenna system designs
  • Ensures that installation documentation is correct, complete and completed on time
  • Reviews work, addresses questions, and assists with all aspects of design plans
  • Provides necessary information as requested by Technical Support and Repair Center
  • Completes projects or other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications for the (AutoCAD) Network Design Technician Job

  • Qualifications in a related technical Diploma/Degree
  • Qualifications in Network Design- Auto CAD / Archicard
  • Must be good at Design Work
  • Have good knowledge of computer applications
  • Experience in a Telecom company
  • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work
  • Excellent customer service

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Brites Management Job Vacancy : Furniture Sales & Marketing Executives x3

Location: Nairobi

Nature of Job: Full time

No. Required: 3

General Purpose

Our client dealing with corporate and home furniture is seeking to recruit Sales and Marketing Executives to facilitate the smooth running of the Furniture Showrooms, bring in new business and follow up with the existing customers. Taking the lead role and supervise the team in providing high level of service in the company.

Furniture Sales & Marketing Executives Job Responsibilities

  • Undertake the lead role in the showrooms
  • Follow with the existing customers
  • Bring in new customers
  • Facilitate effective showroom presentation, display and pricing
  • Supervise sales and showroom team
  • Process sales, dealing with customers on an individual basis
  • After sales services and follow up
  • Liaise with workshop team for customer’s requests
  • Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Regulations
  • Work on own initiative and as part of a team to ensure that the sales targets are achieved

Requirements for the Furniture Sales & Marketing Executives Job

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Sales and Marketing
  • Five years of experience in sales
  • Experience in furniture sales is a must
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good initiates and a risk taker
  • Must be committed with good leadership skills

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Brites Management Job Vacancy : Structural Engineers

Structural Engineers Job Responsibilities

  • Structural engineers have to choose appropriate materials, such as concrete, steel, timber and masonry, to meet design specifications.
  • Inspecting the work and advising the construction team
  • Analyzing configurations of the basic structural components of a building
  • Calculating the pressures, stresses and strains that each component, such as a beam or lintel, will experience from other parts of the structure due to usage
  • Liaising with other designers to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction
  • Making drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building
  • Working with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions
  • Preparing reports, designs and drawings
  • Making calculations about loads and stresses
  • Selecting appropriate construction materials
  • Providing technical advice
  • Managing projects
  • Inspecting properties to check conditions/foundations

Qualifications for the Structural Engineers Job

  • Diploma in Structural Engineering/ Civil Engineering/Building and Construction or Architectural Engineering or any other related field
  • 2-3 years’ experience in the same capacity in a busy construction company
  • Good management skills
  • Leadership and supervisory skills

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Kilifi County Job Vacancy : Assistant Legal Officer III

J/G ‘H’
Ref: CG/KLF/CPSB/ADVRT/7/07/18

Assistant Legal Officer Job Responsibilities

  • To coordinate filling and service of legal documents
  • To oversee timely drafting and filling of pleadings and legal documents
  • Regular errands to public registries, courts and other relevant areas as directed
  • Facilitate preparations and attendance of witnesses
  • Compilation of legal documents for pre trial conferencing
  • Keeping and communicating to counsel on the court diary
  • Receiving correspondence and facilitating timely dispatch of correspondence
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the County Attorney and County Counsel

Requirements for the Assistant Legal Officer Job

  • Have a Diploma in legal studies
  • Have proficiency in the use of basic computer applications
  • Be able to work with minimum supervision
  • A registered court process server is an added advantage

Terms of service: Permanent
Salary Scale: 22,380 – 27,680 p.m

Other Allowances are as issued by SRC from time to time.

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Kilifi County Job Vacancy : Legal Officer II

J/G ‘K’
Ref: CG/KLF/CPSB/ADVRT/69/07/18

Legal Officer Job Responsibilities

  • To coordinate filling and service of legal documents
  • To oversee timely drafting and filling of pleadings and legal documents
  • Regular errands to public registries, courts and other relevant areas as directed
  • Facilitate preparations and attendance of witnesses
  • Compilation of legal documents for pre trial conferencing
  • Keeping and communicating to counsel on the court diary
  • Receiving correspondence and facilitating timely dispatch of correspondence
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the County Attorney and County Counsel

Requirements for the Legal Officer Job

  • Bachelors of law degree from a recognized university
  • Post graduate Diploma in Legal Studies
  • Proficiency in computer application
  • Knowledge of civil and criminal court procedures.

Terms of service: Permanent
Salary Scale: 34,260 – 44,750 p.m.

Other Allowances are as issued by SRC from time to time.

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Kilifi County Job Vacancy : Principal Legal Officer x2

J/G ‘N’
2 Posts
Ref: CG/KLF/CPSB/ADVRT/68/07/18

The Kilifi County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions.

Department of Devolution, Public Service and Disaster Management

Principal Legal Officer Job Responsibilities

  • Advising on legal policy issues and legal documents.
  • Reviewing legal documents.
  • Representing the County Government in Court
  • Assist in preparing contracts documents and initiating contracts negotiations
  • Provide technical support to the County Department
  • Preparing legal opinions and undertaking law reviews
  • Legislative drafting
  • Handle pro-bono cases and facilitate public participation as directed by the County Attorney.
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the County Attorney.

Requirements for the Principal Legal Officer Job

  • Bachelors of law degree from a recognized university
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies
  • Be an advocate of the high court.
  • Five years work experience
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Knowledge of civil and criminal court procedures.
  • Terms of service: Permanent

Salary Scale: 51,660 – 69,990 p.m.
Other Allowances are as issued by SRC from time to time.

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Frank Management Job Vacancy : Digital Print Machine Operator

Our client a well-established company in the publishing industry is seeking to fill the role of a Digital Print Machine Operator.

Digital Print Machine Operator Job Responsibilities

  • Operate the digital presses in accordance with equipment operating procedures.
  • Execute test plans related to the printing process including system reliability, part accuracy, and research and development
  • Assessing digital scans for quality; contacts customer service with unacceptable files.
  • Assembling print files for layout on print trays.
  • Removing, Cleaning & Identifying resin models after print cycle is completed.
  • Interface with the Customer Service Representative, Designer and/or the customer to ensure a complete understanding of the copy order.
  • Receive and output digital files for use in completion of work order.
  • Maintain knowledge of safety requirements of job and equipment.
  • Gathering and reporting on WIP (files and models), raw materials inventory
  • Prioritizes cases for production based on deadlines or business commitments.
  • Problem solving and troubleshooting customer files for production.
  • Executing daily/weekly/monthly PM’s on equipment
  • Recording PM activity on required log sheets

Requirements for the Digital Print Machine Operator Job

  • Degree/ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/ Print Technology
  • Must be HP Certified Operator
  • 2 Years’ Experience as a Digital Machine Operator in the press and publishing industry

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Mandera County Job Vacancy : Human Resource Assistant III x8

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8 Posts
Ref: CPSB/PCD/2018/LA/7/04

Human Resource Assistant Job Responsibilities

  • Processing human resource management matters including appointments, promotions and leave applications within existing rules, regulations and procedures;
  • Capturing and updating human resource data in HRIS;
  • Drafting letters.

Requirements for the Human Resource Assistant Job

  • A diploma in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR
  • Part II of the Certified Public Secretaries Examination from KASNEB;
  • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
  • Satisfies requirement of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

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Mandera County Job Vacancy : HR Management & Development Officer x8

JG “K”
8 Posts
Ref: CPSB/PCD/2018/LA/7/03

HR Management & Development Officer Job Responsibilities

  • Verifying information relating to recruitment, appointments, transfers and human resource management information systems;
  • Implementing human resource decisions within existing rules, regulations and procedures;
  • Collecting and collating data for assessing training needs;
  • In-charge of HR sections at the Sub-county;
  • Preparing training projections; and preparing agenda and minutes for Human Resource Advisory Committee;

Requirements for the HR Management & Development Officer Job

  • Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Business Administration (HR Option) or Bachelor of Arts from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
  • Satisfies requirement of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

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Unilever Job Vacancy : Company Chief Engineer

Lead Engineering team in accordance with laid down Company policies and procedures. Partner with line managers and individuals from Unilever Tea Kenya Limited (UTKL) in providing timely and high-quality delivery of engineering services/support in Electrical, mechanical, Civil, transport, Energy and projects areas and provide advice on asset procurement and replacement policies.
 
JOB SUMMARY
  • Day to day running of Central engineering function (mechanical/electrical/vehicle/civil). Ensure the garage & manage a time based planned maintenance system, provide technical support on all Company buildings, tarmac roads & bridges & all load bearing structures.
  • Engineering support to embedded technical resources across 8 tea processing factories embedded within 12,000 hectares for tea plantations.
  • Take charge of engineering requirement & maintenance of utility services, installation, inspection and repairs of all electric installations, power lines and machinery.
  • Manage power generation & distribution within the Unilever grid.
  • To ensure installation, maintenance, inspection and repairs of all civil infrastructure, motor vehicles, heavy plant, mechanical plant, installations and water pumps in UTKL.
  • Support the design, installation, commissioning, inspection, repairs and maintenance of all projects in UTKL.
  • Support installation of new processes & machinery Support the development of process controls in new tea technologies. designing, installing and commissioning new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes.
  • Preparation of Department’s budgets & Capital Expenditure Proposals in line with the requirements and manage expenditure accordingly.
  • Take custody and maintain company assets within Engineering and other areas of operation.
  • Provide advice and guidance to units as in relation to improvements, technology changes and standardization of machinery.
  • Lead the Energy committee, devise a strategy for reducing energy costs and environmental impact and coordinate its activities.
  • Draw up all Contracts and ensure full achievement to the required quality standard.
  • Train & develop all engineering employee, implement the Company policies, Collective Bargain Agreement and labour laws at all times to ensure full compliance and promote good Industrial Relations, welfare and safety in Engineering
  • Responsible for the internal controls in all process areas within the unit e.g. payroll, cash, stores, procurement etc.

 

  KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Masters/Bachelors graduate in Mechanical, Engineering, Production Technology or Agricultural Engineering
  • At least 8 years’ experience practicing as a Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional Engineer with domain in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. 
  • Experience within Production, Process and Packaging Expertise; including Project Management and Managing a large technical team
  • Experience in partnering with line managers and technical resources across to provide timely and high quality delivery of engineering services/support.

 

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Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust Job Vacancy : Business Development Officer, Business Solution Centre Assistant

Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust (RWMT) is a charitable organisation operating in rural Rarieda sub-county in Siaya County. The organisation began as a grass-root CBO in 2003 to assist orphaned children and youth with a focus on community empowerment and development.

We are currently seeking to recruit talented, progressive and team-oriented individuals to fill the following vacant position i.e.

 

 

Business Development Officer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Sales / Marketing

To maintain the business arm of RTRC and its operations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Shop Management by ensuring the shop is always open and in operation.
  • Record keeping & Financial Management by maintaining all the books of accounts and stock movement.
  • Marketing and Customer care services by handling all relevant marketing activities including online marketing.
  • Partnership, Networking and collaboration by ensuring strong partnership with all the relevant stakeholder.
  • Rafiki Values and Ethics by instilling  the values of RWMT to project beneficiaries.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in the Saturday Psycho-Social Support, for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children and build the community’s capacity to eventually run the Saturday PSS on their own.
  • Perform any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the management from time to time and which are related to the achievement of RWMT’s mission and vision.

 Qualifications

  • At least a Diploma in a Business related field.
  • At least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position.

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

  • Customer Service
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Computer

Other competencies:

  • Must possess good interpersonal skills with the ability to build harmonious relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Must have developed good intercultural orientation and strong public relations skills.
  • Have knowledge working with children in poor conditions.

Business Solution Centre Assistant

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Sales / Marketing

Purpose Of The Position:

To maintain the business arm of RTRC and its operations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage the Business Solution Centre by ensuring the Centre is always opened, clean and operational with all machines in working condition in liaison with ICT  staff.
  • Record keeping & Financial Management by maintaining accurately all books of accounts and the enquiries register.
  • Marketing and Customer care services by handling all inquiries pertaining to Business
  • Solution center and keeping all the records of activities done including client follow up.
  • Partnership, Networking and collaboration by with all the relevant stake holders.

Rafiki Values and Ethics

  • Share and instill the values of RWMT to the project beneficiaries.
  • Keep and maintain the name of RWMT in high esteem and respect to the community.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in the Saturday Psycho-Social Support, for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children and build the community’s capacity to eventually run the Saturday PSS on their own.
  • Perform any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the management from time to time and which are related to the achievement of RWMT’s mission and vision.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in ICT
  • At least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position.

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

  • Customer Service
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Computer

Other competencies:

  • Must possess good interpersonal skills with the ability to build harmonious relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Must have developed good intercultural orientation and strong public relations skills.
  • Have knowledge working with children in poor conditions.

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Adeso Job Vacancy : Logistics Assistant

Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing and managing rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Project: DEPP – Disasters and Emergencies Preparedness Program

Reporting To: Logistics Assistant – DEPP Lab

Working With: Project Director with Technical Guidance from the Operations Manager

Duration: Seven (7) Months

Starting Date: Immediately

MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL

MasterCard International was established in 1966 as a cooperative of US banks in order to create the basic infrastructure and governance to allow bank credit cards to be issued by individual banks with limited geographical reach but be accepted by merchants nationally and eventually globally.

The MasterCard Labs for Financial Inclusion is the seventh in a series of MasterCard Innovation Hubs and it is also the first Lab in Africa and the first to focus exclusively on financial inclusion. With the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Lab seeks to impact more than 100 million people by bringing together MasterCard’s innovation and global financial inclusion capabilities under one roof, combining these with local expertise and insight.

The iHub, founded in 2010, is a globally-recognized organization that is deeply steeped in the local tech innovation culture. The iHub has been both the main catalyst for regional tech acceleration and a role model for tech hubs across emerging markets.

They serve the tech community, by connecting organizations and people, building market relevant solutions and being ahead of the curve of innovation.

Since its founding iHub has supported the creation of more than 100 start-ups, employed more than 1,000+ individuals, and reached more than 200,000 people through communications outreach. iHub strives to become the best African support system for ICT-focused tech entrepreneurs and individuals who aspire to tackle large-scale challenges by creating an environment of trust and experimentation that facilitates the growth of entrepreneurs and their companies with the acknowledgement that this is only possible with strong partnerships. iHub ensures it uses a culture of inclusivity to include those traditionally left out in society.

The AIM consortium has a combination of more than 50 years’ experience connecting organizations and people, building market relevant solutions and being ahead of the curve of innovation. Community connectedness is one of the Lab’s key advantages. We are able to convene a community around the issues of disaster, emergency preparedness and innovation. We continuously invigorate a vibrant community of innovators and entrepreneurs able to build globally competitive companies, while solving the myriad of problems present in Africa and across the developing world. We develop people by providing an environment that allows them to visibly grow in their technical and non-technical skills, and critically, act as a connector, allowing world captains in business and technology to meet with aspiring entrepreneurs fresh from high school.

DEPP LAB PROJECT

The DEPP Lab project is a twenty-two (22) months project being implemented by the AIM-DEPP Lab Consortium whose objective is to increase preparedness and resilience of disaster-prone communities in Garissa and Marsabit counties of Kenya by drawing on their deep knowledge of pastoralist communities.

The Consortium will undertake activities to meet the objective by utilizing the Consortium member’s in house experience in managing labs and proven innovation methodology. The project will build up communities’ capacities to identify and evaluate the risks related to natural disasters and innovative mitigation measures to address these gaps.

The consortium will identify and reinforce existing disaster coping mechanisms and refine new contingency measures emerging from the target communities. The consortium will also ensure participation of rural communities at the village level rather than focus on urban issues, as an innovation labs need to.

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of the position is to provide logistical support to project activities at Nairobi office while supporting the DEPP Lab field offices in Marsabit and Garissa; with adherence to Adeso policies and procedures.

S/he will be a full-time member of the Adeso team and will play a crucial role in assisting with the management of logistics activities for the DEPP project under the supervision of the Project Director and technical guidance of the Operations Manager.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Logistics Assistant will be responsible for ensuring quality in DEPP Lab’s logistics activities at Nairobi and the field offices in Garissa and Marsabit.

S/he will also ensure that the logistics function is delivered timely, cost-effectively and with high quality and appropriate standards; and support field teams in achieving and maintaining minimum standards in logistics activities.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Procurement
    • Ensuring that project procurement is conducted in line with Adeso policies and that procurement tracking is current and updated on weekly basis.
    • Supporting field offices in ensuring that quality and reliable goods/services are purchased while maintaining records of project purchases.
    • Assisting the Project Director and Operations Manager in maintaining and updating files with information relating to procurement undertaken and ensuring that they are consistent with Adeso policies.
    • Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of logistics activities to the Project Director and Operations Manager.
    • Ensuring timely delivery of program supplies to field sites in line with project implementation.
    • Assisting in development, monitoring and review of procurement plans.
    • Ensuring that all contracts with the organization are in an updated database spreadsheet and are paid on time by constantly following up with Finance to ensure timely payment.
    • Adhering to Adeso procurement policies and specific donor procurement regulations.
    • Transport and Travel
    • Managing and coordinating vehicles and drivers used by the team and ensuring that drivers and vehicles are appropriately allocated.
    • Hiring additional vehicles when necessary through an effective value-for-money process based on movement plans.
    • Compile the monthly vehicle mileage, fuel consumption and maintenance reports.
    • Receive log sheets on monthly basis and ensure that the drivers fill in the log sheets accurately on a daily basis.
    • Arranging for road transportation of passengers or cargo when necessary.
    • Frequently inspecting and ensuring that vehicles are periodically scheduled for maintenance and service.
  • Warehousing/Assets
    • Ensuring that all Adeso assets and equipment used in the field are properly assessed and documented (including physical location, users and condition) to contribute to an updated country program asset register.
    • As the custodian of all Logistics documents, ensuring that all documentation is completed and stored in readiness for external and internal audit requirements.
    • Carrying out periodic stock checks and to provide physical count of random items in storage. To manage all paperwork related to stored items, including inventory register, delivery and receipt papers.
    • In accordance with Adeso Asset policy, ensure all items received and issued are tracked and properly recorded in both HQ and field offices.
    • Plan and conduct the asset verification on a quarterly basis and update the register and report any variance.
    • Communication/IT
    • Ensuring logistics support in the event of emergencies and that all necessary advance measures have been taken and communicated to staff.
    • In coordination with ICT Department, be responsible for ICT project equipment including computers, satellite phones, telephones and all communication gadgets etc.
    • Managing the contracts with the internet service provider and tracking performance and end-date.
    • Ensuring that all ICT resources i.e. printers and scanners are in good working conditions and report defects and maintenance needs to ICT.
    • Providing basic IT support/networking support when necessary.
    • Liaising with other NGOs and UN agencies on logistics issues.
  • Equipment Maintenance
    • Ensuring that systems for regular maintenance or repair are implemented for vehicles and other equipment and that routine maintenance and repair of communication and office equipment (computer, radios, satellite phones, power generators) is carried out per schedule.
    • Ensuring that proper tracking of equipment out for maintenance is followed.
    • Providing technical supervision to drivers on matters related to safety and security.
    • Security
    • Acting as the security focal point for Kenya field offices;
    • Remotely monitor Adeso Kenya operational areas and providing all staff with regular security briefings especially before travel.
    • Conducting regular security and risk assessments for all Adeso Kenya operational areas.
    • Supervising security guards’ performance in the field offices.
    • Ensuring that field communications needs are met and that staff are trained on the use of radios and other communication equipment as necessary.
    • Liaising with local authority security agencies, UN Agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information and analysis in all Kenya operations area.
  • Other Roles
    • Ensuring that office running bills are paid on time.
    • Regularly conducting field visits to assess if the field sites are complying with procurement, safety and security regulations.
    • Providing regular orientation and advice to new staff and visitors.
    • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Director and Operations Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Diploma in Procurement/Supply Chain Management or its equivalent in a relevant field.
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in similar role (NGO experience preferred).
  • Knowledge of donor regulations including EU and USAID will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to support personnel and cargo transport, fleet management.
  • Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to properly organise priorities.
  • Experience in setting up offices and close out of projects.
  • Excellent IT skills; MS Word, MS Excel and email are a must.
  • Technical IT skills, such as networking and problem solving are advantage.

COMPETENCIES

  • Honesty and transparency.
  • Excellent people management skills and good communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in multicultural environment
  • Proven ability to work in a team setting.
  • Highly organized and self-motivated.
  • Ability to work under high pressure and prioritize tasks.
  • High standard of written and spoken English.

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Life & Peace Institute Job Vacancy : Finance & Grants Officer

The Life & Peace Institute (LPI) is an international centre that supports and promotes non-violent approaches to conflict transformation through a combination of research and action that entails the strengthening of existing local capacities and enhancing the preconditions for building peace. LPI’s office in Nairobi is looking for a Finance & Grants Officer.

Closing date: August 6th, 2018 – 2300 EAT.

Contract duration: 1+ years renewable, with probation.

Location: Nairobi, with possible travel in Kenya, Somalia and Sudan.

Purpose of the job: You are responsible for all the finance, human resources (HR) and grant management of LPI operations in Kenya, Somali and Sudan, as well as for essential supervisory tasks within the Finance Unit staff.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Financial Management

  • Post and review all expenditures and every transaction in the Infor SunSystem software V6.3, according to programme and projects budgets, and ensure that reports produced from the accounting system reflect the true position of LPI financial performance
  • Process payments and ensure that each payment/transaction complies with LPI internal financial procedures, programmes and project budgets. This includes checking and ensuring the stamping and filing of all vouchers and documents is done
  • Design programme/project budgets in consultation with other relevant staff and ensure budget holders are regularly updated on burn rate
  • Manage staff advances issuance, liquidation and ageing in line with the LPI’s policies and procedures
  • Ensuring that all information required for audit is availed including financial reports
  • Ensure Cash/Fund flow management in liaison with relevant staff
  • Review procurement documents prior to Procurement Committee meetings in liaison with the Logistics & Administration Officer
  • Maintain contact with LPI bankers and monitor all bank transactions to ensure that adequate balances are maintained. This includes ensuring competitive Forex rates
  • Analyze risk areas in internal controls and recommend mitigating measures
  • Responsible for accounts payables and receivables for the organization

Grants & Partner Management

  • Monitor financial performance for all grants and produce reports according to donor reporting requirements
  • Facilitate transfer of funds to partners and ensure close monitoring of utilization of funds.
  • Support developing/drafting contracts for partners that are compliant to LPI donor regulations
  • Ensuring that partner organizations comply with signed contracts
  • Regularly review of partner organization’s reports and provide them with documented feedback
  • Train and advise on improvements in partner internal controls and related aspects
  • Ensure partner management procedures comply to LPI Grant Management Guidelines

Human Resource Management

  • Prepare the payroll for local staff, ensuring payment of statutory deductions and file tax returns with relevant authorities
  • Keep an up-to-date database of LPI’s staff and consultants
  • Provide support to the recruitment process and ensure that new staff recruitment is done in compliance to LPI policy and Kenyan labour laws
  • Update and keep secure each staff file and ensure that confidentiality levels are maintained
  • Ensure staff training and development plans are designed, budgeted for and implemented
  • Develop a robust new staff orientation procedure and ensure that it is implemented
  • Advise on staff renumeration, benefits and other entitlements
  • Responsible for staff wellbeing such as medical insurance, WIBA, maintenance of the leave schedule and time sheets management
  • Liaise with other relevant staff on management of staff complaints, staff disciplinary proceedings and other HR related practices
  • Advise and support on staff separation procedures in compliance with Kenyan labour laws and LPI policies
  • Ensure the staff appraisal tool is regularly updated, scheduled staff appraisals are completed, filed and outcomes actualized
  • Execute other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Finance & Administration Manager
  • The position has supervisory responsibilities. It also requires close working relationship with the Kenya, Somalia and Sudan Programme teams.

The following qualifications are required for the post holder:

  • Certified Public Accountant in Kenya and a registered member with ICPAK in good standing
  • A holder of university degree in Business Administration, Commerce or any other equivalent qualification
  • At least four years of experience in similar functions in an international non-governmental organization
  • Advanced book-keeping skills, including the ability to analyze financial information and prepare complete financial statements.
  • Experience in enforcing internal financial procedures
  • Human Resource experience is required
  • Proactive attitude to budget monitoring and reporting, preferably with experience in advanced reporting requirements
  • Command of Management Information Systems, in particular info SunSystems V6.3 and exposure to one or more computerized accounting packages
  • The candidate must be accurate, thorough, and able to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in English language, both written and spoken
  • Possess a certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police

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PricewaterhouseCoopers Job Vacancy : Chief Accountant

Our client is Eastern Produce Kenya Limited and Kakuzi Plc a publicly listed agricultural cultivation and manufacturing group. The parent organization is Camellia Plc, UK. Eastern Produce Kenya Limited and Kakuzi Plc’s products include tea, avocados and macadamia. The group also carries out forestry operations; their forestry products include poles, timbers, fencing posts, gates. In addition, the group offers livestock products, beef and dairy cattle, halaal beef, offal and hides, and hays.

Eastern Produce Kenya Limited and Kakuzi Plc is currently looking for a qualified and competent person to take up the role of Chief Accountant.

Job Details

Reporting to the General Manager, Finance and Administration, the role holder will be responsible for managing all accounting functions in respect to Kakuzi Plc, according to company policies, operating practices and applicable legislation. These activities are inclusive but not limited to financial accounting, management accounting, tax and treasury.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Prepare financial statements for internal and external use; Ensure all half yearly and yearly statements are prepared and filed in accordance with statutory reporting, including the preparation of consolidated packs for Camellia Plc.
  • Liaise with External Auditors for the audit of the financial statements
  • Manage company corporation tax and preparation of computations for monthly and annual returns e.g. PAYE, VAT and withholding tax
  • Review and oversee system design, to ensure accurate and timeous financial reports
  • Evaluate the ERP accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for improvements
  • Prepare annual budgets and manage expenses in accordance to budget
  • Oversee general ledger codes and cost centres ensuring data is captured in line with approved annual budget plans
  • Manage suppliers in accordance with company policies procedures
  • Prepare management accounts, monthly operating statements and other reports such as current estimates, variance reports and forecasts
  • Ensure accurate records of bank accounts and management of cheque deposits
  • Ensure that the weekly treasury reports are submitted to the General Manager Finance and Administration
  • Perform project cost forecasts, budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls
  • Evaluate and develop procedures to improve and maintain internal controls
  • Sign financial documentation after scrutiny for correctness in accordance with prescribed company procedures.
  • Oversee newspaper announcements to ensure proper reporting

Requirements

  • The successful candidate must have at least eight years relevant work experience
  • S/he should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a recognized university.
  • The candidate must be a Certified Public Accountant or a member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA).
  • Previous accounting experience in the agricultural sector is desired but not required

The successful candidate should have working knowledge of ERP systems

The successful candidate is required to have good communication skills
Additional Information

Your application to reach us by Friday 3rd of August 2018.

Only applications received online will be processed and only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kindly respond to the questionnaire as it is Mandatory.

No canvassing allowed.

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Fanisi HR Job Vacancy : Project Lead -Technology

Fanisi HR – Our client is a technological company in the gaming and sport betting business. They seek to hire a top performing project lead to manage the daily operations of the company as well as manage all the software developers

Overall Purpose of Position: Required to be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include;

  • Lead the planning and implementation of all projects including, providing estimates of software development tasks and resource requirements.
  • Provide direction and support by preparing clear tasks and delegating such to the development team.
  • Develop full scale project plans including assembling and coordinating software developers.
  • Set appropriate standards for software development, quality, and customer orientation to ensure requirements are met.
  • Carry our performance-based reviews and set KPI’s across the team
  • Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
  • Manage project budget and resource allocation.
  • Plan and schedule project timelines including tracking project deliverables using appropriate tools.
  • Quality assurance- Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders.
  • Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
  • Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
  • Project evaluations and assessment of results.

Job Qualifications

  • BA or BS degree (IT, telecommunication, engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business Administration or Commerce) or related fields
  • PRINCE 2 or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent is a plus.
  • Knowledge of project management software or project management techniques and tools
  • Must have direct work experience in project management, people management and strategic planning.
  • Prior experience supervising the use of SQL or front-end technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS etc will be considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of the technology or sports betting industry will be an added advantage.

Who we are looking for

  • You are very passionate about technology and have a good understanding of software development or project management.
  • You have proven ability to manage both technical and non-technical teams, plan and monitor tasks.
  • Track record of working in a high pressure environment and adhering to strict delivery timelines.
  • You are an excellent communicator able to dialogue effectively with a wide range of audiences.
  • Up to date and grasp current affairs in terms of new technology and project management best practices.
  • You have strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • You are a natural planner and enjoy organizing teams.
  • You thrive in decision-making, influencing and leading teams.
  • Your negotiation and conflict management skills are superb.

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PATH Job Vacancy : Administrative Assistant

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health. Learn more at www.path.org.

Job description

We seek to recruit aPS Study Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for supporting HAs transport logistics disbursements through PATH processes, tracking HAs daily reports and managing the receiving and filing of the daily hard copy reports we get from the HAs amongst other duties

Key Duties And Responsibilities

  • Ensuring that weekly study supply requests from the field sites are delivered promptly
  • Ensuring that Study Case Report Forms are printed out and delivered on all field sites
  • Procurement of study supplies on Business World and follow up to ensure that they are delivered on time with required specs.
  • Coordinate study meetings and document minutes
  • Coordinate study trainings
  • Facilitate transport logistics for staff
  • Prepare required budgets for study activities
  • Facilitate study travel requests for study staff
  • Ensure that all regulatory and Institutional Review Boards reports prepared by the study coordinator are submitted to the relevant bodies in a timely manner
  • Following up study HR related issues with HQ
  • Other duties as assigned by the study team

Required Skills

Required Experience

  • Diploma in Office Administration or relevant qualification
  • A minimum of two years’ directly related administrative support experience
  • Professional experience in the secretariat or administration, experience in NGOs or in health research projects
  • Good knowledge of MS Office
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills, ability to adapt to changing priorities, flexible, detail oriented and able to take initiative.
  • A time keeper and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Autonomy. Ability to work effectively in teams

Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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One Acre Fund Job Vacancy : Crop Health Team Coordinator

One Acre Fund: We are an international non-profit that works in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi and Zambia. In these countries, our 5,000+ strong staff serves over 500,000 smallholder farmers and enables them to grow their way out of hunger and poverty.

Job Description: The Crop Health Team Coordinator will be responsible for managing the Crop Health Response Team agents in the Kakamega and Nyanza headquarters.

The ideal candidate will be in charge of overseeing the execution of routine projects within the department to ensure that data is collected accurately and timely.

Your Role

  • Manage Crop Health Response Team agents in Kakamega and Nyanza Headquarter offices
    • Allocate tasks to Crop Health Response Team agents
    • Monitor team performance and report the progress to the Impact Specialist
    • Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
    • Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions during weekly check-in
    • Train other staff on a variety of professional skills
    • Provide regular feedback to agents and create their Performance Development Reviews
    • Identify areas for development in the staff and create professional development plans with those staff
    • Boost productivity and morale of the team
    • Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments
    • Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
    • Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members
    • Suggest and organize team building activities
    • Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts
    • Take the lead in on-boarding new Crop Health Response Team agents
  • Oversee execution of routine projects/tools within the department to ensure that data is collected accurately and timely. This includes:
    • Crop Health Hotline
    • Field assessments
    • Farmer impact related surveys
    • Field staff impact related surveys
    • Crop Health App
  • Manage and respond to stakeholder requests for Crop Health Response Team information and data.
  • Support in creation of crop health data summaries, reports, or analyses to document crop health findings and results.
  • Improve and/or streamline improvements within the Crop Health Response Team
    • Improve quality of Crop Health Response Team recommendations to farmers
    • Create/improve performance management tools for Crop Health Response Team agents
    • Conduct critical analysis of other Crop Health Response Team tools to identify opportunities for improvement
    • Follow-up with customers to ensure customer satisfaction with Crop Health Response Team services
  • Represents the Crop Health Response Team group in key stakeholder meetings.
    • Report on the status of their group’s projects and address issues with the interests of the team in mind.
  • Build strong relationships with Field Leaders to identify areas of concern in the field.
    • Respond to Field Leaders’ questions on crop health issues.
    • Proactively reach out to Field Staff to verify issues of importance as reported through Customer Engagement

Our Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Project Management, Agriculture or related discipline
  • Experience managing a team
  • Experience working with small holder farmers.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
  • Should possess strong organizational and administrative skills
  • Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office Suite

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Kiva Job Vacancy : Portfolio Manager

Kiva (www.kiva.org) is an innovative non-profit focused on connecting people through lending to alleviate poverty and create opportunity. We run a global marketplace platform for crowdfunded microloans that serves the financially excluded. Our organization combines the culture and technological passion of an internet start-up with the compassion and empathy of a non-profit to address poverty at global scale. We aim to drive social impact and enable opportunity while providing a borrower-to-lender connection: “Loans that change lives.” In just 13 years, we have raised more than $1.1 billion in loan capital for 2.7 million borrowers in 83 countries. Our lenders fund over $10 million in loans every month. With offices in San Francisco, Portland, New York, Nairobi, and Bangkok, Kiva’s team includes 100+ employees and 400+ volunteers worldwide.

Job description

Role overview:

Kiva’s Partnerships team works primarily with Field Partners who post borrower profiles from all over the world to the Kiva website. The team is responsible for sourcing, monitoring and managing relationships with Field Partners, onboarding and training partners, and ensuring that existing partners are compliant with Kiva policies and aligned with Kiva’s social mission and strategic focus. The Global Partnerships team includes three regional investments teams focused on Europe & Asia, Africa & the Middle East, and Latin America & Caribbean, as well as Impact and Risk teams.

The Portfolio Manager reports to the Regional Director for Africa and the Middle East and will be responsible for supporting relationships with the Kiva Field Partners across the continent, particularly in West Africa. This position will be based out of Kiva’s office in Nairobi, Kenya. In addition to monitoring existing partners, this role provides onboarding, training, and operational support to Field Partners to ensure compliance with Kiva policies and the effective and efficient use of Kiva systems. Over time, this role will also involve prospecting and performing due diligence on new partners. This position will work closely with Africa and the Middle East team to ensure smooth management of region-wide data collection and monitoring initiatives. The ideal candidate is a flexible and positive team player who is passionate about Kiva’s mission and is able to design creative solutions to challenging problems.

At this time we can only consider applicants with authorization to work in Kenya on a permanent, full-time basis; unfortunately we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Partnership management: Monitor assigned partnerships (both remotely and in-person), including tracking financial performance and monitoring credit risk and social performance. Provide updates to lenders on partners risk and social performance status as necessary. Follow up with partners who are delinquent in paying Kiva.
  • Provide Partner Support: Act as the key point person at Kiva for Field Partners. Assist in onboarding approved partners and act as liaison between Kiva and the partners. Communicate Kiva policy to partners and update Kiva on any new partner developments and/or issues.
  • Business development: Develop extensive network to source and recruit new Partner organizations. Screen potential partners, review partner applications, accept/reject applications from potential partners as necessary.
  • Due Diligence: Conduct desk review and onsite due diligence for new potential partner organizations in the region to understand and assess financial management, social performance, and mission fit with Kiva. Present potential new partners for approval.
  • Manage Fellows: Oversee Kiva Fellows including assisting with Training Week and providing supervision and guidance throughout the Fellows’ placements.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years work experience in Finance, Non-Profit, and/or Social Impact business role,including experience in Africa
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Ability to manage time well and prioritize across competing tasks
  • Ability to travel up to 25% and adapt to the varied work environments travel presents
  • Flexibility to work across time zones
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills including the ability to tailor style to a wide variety of audiences and stakeholders
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Comfortable designing and delivering trainings to individuals and groups
  • French language skills a big plus

What we offer:

  • An amazing mission: Kiva’s mission is to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty across the globe
  • An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
  • Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
  • Casual but high performing work environment
  • A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
  • Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kiva’s culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!

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Atkins Job Vacancy : Accountant

SNC Lavalin’s Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.

 

Job Description

As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, Atkins is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice. We operate at the forefront of transport, property and infrastructure sectors and are one of the worlds leading Engineering consultancies. Using a flexible and multi-disciplinary approach, we provide an independent service in key areas: consulting and project management.

We are looking for a Management/Project Accountant to join the Africa Divisional Finance Team, within Kenya / Tanzania, which forms part of the wider Middle East and Africa Finance Function. The role reports directly into the Africa Head of Finance, and is 1 of 2 similar roles within the region (1 each in Kenya and Tanzania).

The Africa Divisional Finance team is responsible for preparing financial budgets and forecasts for the regional projects, supporting the Project Managers and Project Directors in understanding the financial performance of their projects, and to help prepare and review the monthly management accounts for the region. The team is supported by the Middle East and Africa Finance Function (based in Dubai) and must also ensure compliance with the Group Finance Manual and provide support to the periodic statutory and internal audits.

Responsibilities

The Management/Project Accountant is a business facing role and will be expected to build strong work relationships with the project community (i.e. Project Managers, Project Directors, Bid / Win Work Teams, Practice Leads and Business Heads).

Core Responsibilities Will Include

  • Preparation of financial budgets and forecasts for projects along with subsequent analysis of significant variances.
  • Review of Project Summary Reports (PSRs) with Project Managers and Project Directors along with the explanation of financial trends.
  • Manage the time bookings for the assigned Sectors and review subsequent utilisation against targets.
  • Preparation of periodic management accounts and participation in their formal review.
  • Strong understanding of the requirements for project provisioning and best practices to follow.
  • Provide support on project enquiries and bids.
  • Develop strong working relationships with the Project Community and the Central Finance Function.
  • Creation of bespoke reports and summarises to present or analyse financial information about projects.
  • Ensure compliance with Group Finance Manual and use of best accounting practices;
  • Coordinating with, and providing samples to, internal and external auditors.
  • Ensure accuracy of workflow and completion within the specified deadlines;
  • Ad-hoc support to relevant business improvement projects;
  • Seek opportunities to learn new skills and aspire to develop within the team.

Requirements

Technical Competencies (Essential)

  • Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting, Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CPA or other recognised Western Accounting qualification;
  • Minimum of 5 years, Finance experience, with at least 2 being within an operational (Divisional) finance role.
  • Good understanding of a project lifecycle and the different measures of financial performance.
  • Experience in preparing Management Accounting packs and providing analyses and commentary over variances.
  • Experience in preparing budgets and forecasts.
  • Competent accountant with good understanding of double entry and accounting best practices.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel (ability to build custom models is an advantage).
  • Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools;
  • High standard of (numerical) presentation skills;
  • Excellent communication in English (both written and oral).
  • Experience of interacting with multiple businesses and finance functions;
  • Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment;
  • Proven ability to develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.

Desirable

  • Some Big 4 experience as a senior associate or above (PwC/EK/KPMG/Deloitte);
  • Has relevant industry experience in Construction, Engineering or a relevant Consultancy.
  • Working knowledge of JD Edwards, Hyperion Finance Management (HFM), Smart View and other specific IT systems and databased

Behavioural

Essential

  • Initiative Able to work independently with minimum supervision, make suggestions on best practice and improving current processes and procedures.
  • Problem Solving Can think of creative solutions to problems.
  • Strong management and interpersonal skills Able to develop productive internal working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
  • Analytical Able to analyse large volumes of date and clearly communicate findings.
  • Teamwork Willingly cooperate with others towards the same goals and objectives.
  • Communication skills Clear, concise and relevant in both the verbal and written form.
  • Time Management Able to prioritise, plan ahead and achieve objectives within strict deadlines.
  • Influencing Confident liaising with and influencing at all levels within the organisation.
  • Cultural Awareness Able to work within a diverse team and to engage all colleagues.
  • Capable of intelligent debate challenge colleagues in a constructive manner, communicate complexity clearly, avoid being abrasive or judgemental.

Salary And Benefits

  • A competitive salary for the right candidate.
  • Annual leave allowance.
  • Medical and life insurance cover.
  • Company pension scheme.

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Mandera County Job Vacancy : Health Administrative Officer III

Health Administrative Officer Job Responsibilities

  • An officer at this level may be deployed at a Sub-District Hospital, Rural Helath Training Center, Department or a Unit withinin a large Hospital or to a specific Health Programme;
  • The officer will be exposed to various administrative duties which will include procurement, provision and maintenance of facilities and general upkeep of the hospital. The officer will work under suppervison of a more senior officer;
  • Perform any other related function as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements for the Health Administrative Officer Job

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- or its equivalent qualification with at least a C in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics from a recognized Institution;
  • Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Health Management, Hospital Administration, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Other requirements as per Scheme of Service for Health Administrative cadre;
  • Registered with the necessary professional body for this cadre.

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