SOLARKIOSK Job Vacancy : Sales Representatives

SOLARKIOSK  is an award winning company conducting sustainable energy and retail business in developing countries BOP markets. For our Kenyan subsidiary, we are looking to hire Sales Representatives to work in the rural communities where our kiosks are based.

Qualifications for the Sales Representatives Job

• Degree in sales and marketing or business related field.
• Three (3) years’ work experience in sales.
• Experience in the rural areas is an added advantage.
• Ability to ride a motorbike, preferably Male candidates.
• Good communication skills.
• Supervisory skills and/or experience.

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International Organization for Migration Job Vacancy : ICT Assistant

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.

IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Under the overall programmatic supervision of the Family Assistance Program (FAP) Project Coordinator, direct supervisor of FAP National Project Officer-Team Leader and technical supervision of the ICT Officer, the successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and will be primarily responsible for the management and support of the ICT infrastructure and application system implementation for the FAP in Nairobi.

ICT Assistant Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for internal coordination of all ICT/IS related activities in support of the Family Assistance Program to be established in Nairobi;
• Ensure that all ICT/IS related requests are addressed in a timely and accurate manner, while efficiently allocating resources and support where required;
• Provide support to the IOM FAP networking in planning for necessary systems upgrades and ICT infrastructure changes and the IT requirements of the donor, install systems, network components and software;
• Assist in data and information processing, analysis in regards to the production of statistics/reports/publishing materials related to the FAP, support further integration of technological solutions to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the systems in place;
• Ensure to apply IOM ICT Standards & guidelines, policies and data protection principles,
• Develop and implement when necessary, ICT training, to include training on the IOM software platform and set-up requirements, to all IOM FAP end users to ensure productive use of system, IT and telecommunications resources;
• Ensure the required performance and stability of network services and servers (Application System and Databases, Appointment System, LAN, WAN, Messaging, Internet connectivity, etc.), to prevent and minimize downtime or service interruptions. Ensure daily monitoring and adequate completion of backups and project ICT inventory;
• Assist in the creation of reports, statistical tables, analysis of data, graphics and publishing of information about IOM activities in a simple, readable and attractive format;
• Liaise with the local ICT service providers and vendors for the adequate and timely provision of supplies and services in coordination with the mission procurement;
• Maintain and ensure confidentiality of all FAP-related matters, in accordance with guidelines and instructions.
• Report timely to the ICT Officer all ICT operations, challenges, and take active steps to mitigate fraud and malfeasance, and to monitor the integrity of records containing individual data.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications for the ICT Assistant Job

• University degree in Computer Science, or equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive progressively responsible technical experience;
• A Microsoft Dynamics CRM Application and/or Microsoft Dynamics CRM Customization and Configuration Certification is an asset.
• Microsoft CRM Cloud-Based and/or On-Premise development and architecture experience;
• A Microsoft technical Certification (MCSA, MCSE, MCDBA) or an IT Project Management certification would be a distinct advantage;
• Knowledge and experience with Windows network infrastructure in a multi-site environment, MS Office, Antivirus Software and utilities
• A minimum of five years of experience designing, developing, implementing or administering information systems and end-user support, including web-based database applications and thin-client Web-based applications;
• Excellent knowledge of information technology and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher.
• Previous work experience in international organizations and service industry companies would be an advantage.

Languages: Fluency in English and Swahili is required.

Required Competencies

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with clients and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

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International Organization for Migration Job Vacancy : National Project Officer – FAP (Family Assistance Program) – Team Leader

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context

Under the overall supervision of Family Assistance Program (FAP) Project Manager and direct supervision of the FAP Project Coordinator, and administrative supervision of the Head of Preparedness, Transition and Reintegration Unit (PTRU)-IOM Kenya Country Office, the successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and will be accountable and responsible for supporting the day to day management of the FAP unit and its staff.

This includes assisting the streamlining of applicant case processing and guiding family members on German Family Reunification (FR) visa applications.

National Project Officer Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of all aspects of the project.
• Ensure that all conditions in the project proposal signed between IOM and the German government are adhered to by the staff under his/her daily supervision;
• Supervise, lead and build capacity of the FAP Migrant Service Assistants in order to implement operations efficiently and effectively;
• Manage day-to-day activities in the FAP – ensuring smooth and efficient operations in close coordination with the Project Coordinator, including liaising with the German consulate representatives and other relevant stakeholders, as well as coordinating and overseeing logistical/administrative support as requested;
• Monitor the implementation of operations, regularly make suggestions on how to improve efficiency and effectiveness and bring problems or issues to the attention of the supervisor in a timely manner;
• Ensure an adequate level of staffing to perform the office duties, and ensure to timely arrange recruitment of project staff as needed in close coordination with the FAP Project Coordinator. Conduct the performance evaluation of processing staff and take relevant actions in case of underperformance.
• Oversee the provision of the correct information on proper completion of application forms and questionnaires; streamline arrangements for receipt of applications including biometric collection; record, dispatch to and follow up on applications and return of passports to the applicants; arrange appointments for visa applicants who require interview at the Embassy, as required.
• Responsible for the beginning and end of day reconciliation of all files and visa fees, ensure accuracy, timely accounting, reporting and depositing of all fees collected;
• Provide excellent customer service to applicants at all times, in full compliance with the Service Standards.
• Ensure data accuracy for all records in Nairobi and report these periodically in a timely manner as per donor requirement; maintain a high degree of skill in using IOM internal software platforms;
• Maintain a professional appearance and migrant-friendly demeanour at all times;
• Maintain positive working relationships with German Consulate staff locally and with local authorities;
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff members within the FAP team and with external counterparts involved with the processing of this caseload.
• Maintain and ensure confidentiality of all FAP related matters, in accordance with guidelines and instructions.
• Take active steps to mitigate fraud and malfeasance, and to monitor the integrity of records containing individual data.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications for the National Project Officer Job

• University degree or equivalent in Business Management, Client Services, Social Science or related discipline preferred;
• Minimum two years of relevant professional experience in a similar setting & capacity; supervisory experience; Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy & confidentiality in performing responsibilities;
• Good knowledge of information technology and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher.
• Previous work experience in international organizations and service industry companies would be an advantage;
• Strong interpersonal & intercultural skills with an attention to details.

Languages: Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of German is an advantage. Proficiency in Tigrinya and/or Somali is an advantage.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticism
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identifies ways and implements actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable

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APPLY NOW! West Pokot County Accounting Jobs This Weekend

Are you an accounting professional looking to land a well-paying job at county government level? West Pokot currently has several open positions you should apply for. Take a look;

1. Accountants Job West Pokot County

Be a holder of Bachelor of commerce (Accounting or Finance option).

Have knowledge in computerized accounting.

Apply for Accountants Job West Pokot County

2. Senior Accountants Job West Pokot County

Be a holder of Bachelor of commerce (Accounting or Finance option).

Must be CPA (II) holder.

Apply for Senior Accountants Job West Pokot County

3. Chief Accountants Job West Pokot County

Must be CPA (K) holder.

Attended Senior Management Course Lasting not less than four (4) weeks from the Kenya School of Government.

Apply for Chief Accountants Job West Pokot County

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Standard Bank Group Job Vacancy : Trade Ops Product Specialist

Operations: a range of essential and complex services to ensure processes across the bank work as effectively and efficiently as possible

Job Purpose

To complement the Trade Operations team and be accountable for correct booking and execution of Trade transactions. To validate transactions and handle aspects aligned to complex nature of Trade related transactions.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

To verify and check (original applications/documents on paper) assigned trade transactions, to ensure they meet the Bank’s laid down operational policies and guidelines, and to ensure neither bank nor customer is placed at risk. To log and check transaction inputs/entries in T24 system to ensure accuracy and completeness. To ensure safe custody of documents and also ensure accurate and complete records/files are kept for all transactions as per policy and Kenya law To maintain high levels of operational efficiency, cost control and performance in Trade Operations  through the strict adherence to SLAs,  Key Performance Indicators and Key Control Standards To work with the Manager, Trade operations Kenya and Reconciliation & MIS manager to ensure timely and regular reconciliation of all items pertaining to Trade Finance e.g. NOSTRO, Margin Accounts and suspense accounts.  Take appropriate corrective action and escalate problems. To provide efficient customer service at the Trade operations counter and maintain relationships with existing Trade Customers by understanding the Customers’ Business needs, providing advice on Trade Services and ensuring customer satisfaction, zero errors, no customer complaints, no duplication of payments etc To work with the Manager Trade Operations to motivate, train and develop the team To participate in Kenya BCP/DRP Testing to ensure that functionality at all times. To support Business Partners (RMs and Transactional Bankers) by identifying new and additional opportunities, accompanying them on selective customer visits. To ensure AML and sanctions guidelines and policies are adhered to and that suspicious transactions are detected and reported. To provide technical product expertise to the Trade Ops team  To ensure smooth deal implementation and adherence to high levels of service quality. To identify opportunities for cross selling and referrals to other product lines through developing a good understanding of client needs. Facilitate customer service issues resolution

Compliance Responsible for the implementation and adoption within Trade Operations of all Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions related requirements contained in policies, procedures and processes, including BCM. This includes monitoring and identifying any material compliance related breaches and escalating them to the Compliance Office.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Improve customer relationships and/or Satisfied customers as measured through customer satisfaction index by CIB Customer retention Required standards of customer service as measured by the ISS Quality of risk controls measured by Losses incurred and Audit findings Turnaround times as per SLA’s Customer Complaints/Compliments Improved Trade Ops Officers’ knowledge of trade products Zero losses, penalties or claims

Preferred Qualification and Experience

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
Strong academic track record- Minimum university undergraduate degree Computer Literacy

Experience Ability to understand, interpret and conduct financial statements analysis will be an added advantage Awareness/knowledge of the full range of Banking products and services (including Operational products, Electronic Banking, Treasury, Foreign Trade.

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

Knowledge Competencies
Business Knowledge and Contribution Risk Management Project Management People Management Financial Management Change Management Knowledge Management

Inter–personal Competencies Delivering Results Serving Our Customers Communicating with Impact Working in teams Building Relationships Leadership

Personal Competencies Being Proactive Resilience Problem Solving Style Acting with Integrity Empowering

Good knowledge of trade finance products available globally, their features, applications and potential improvements and to combine these with the ability to translate these into the local market In-depth knowledge of the local market, customers and competitors Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization both internally & externally Ability to keep abreast on changes in the market, customer requirements, competitors responses and the bank’s ability to use information to identify new business opportunities Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills Comprehensive knowledge of banking operations. Organizational and people management skills. Strong analytical skills

Relevant business related tertiary qualification particularly in the Commercial field (Business flavour), e.g. business related degree qualification. Strong numerical skills and financial acumen to analyse evaluate and identify trends in complex consolidated financial statements, balance sheets and ratios. A sound understanding of cash – flow cycles pertaining to the industry being analysed. A good knowledge of financial spreadsheet applications (e.g. Excel) to capture and analyse financial data. Good knowledge of general banking practices and procedures. A good understanding of the principles and practices of business economics and the current business economic environment. Negotiation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of how to use the Group Reference Guide to access/ look up relevant information

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Standard Bank Group Job Vacancy : Head of Commercial Banking

To provide a proactive commercial banking sales and service management function for the delivery of segment value propositions, relationship banking, sales & service strategies that will retain and grow the portfolio of small and medium enterprise customers by identifying and implementing value adding and specialised business banking financial product solutions from a range of standard and/or customised offerings so as to optimise the business potential within micro-markets by minimising risk and maximising opportunities from existing segmented customer base.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Translation of the overall Commercial Banking strategy for the country’s Commercial Banking segment

Ensure a full understanding of the overall Commercial Banking strategy and Value Propositions (including Customer Value Proposition, Industry Value Proposition, Product Value) as defined by Standard Bank Group. Customise the strategy and value propositions for the country’s Commercial Banking segment.
Communicate the strategy and value propositions, and guide Relationship Managers in order to ensure deep understanding of the objectives, concepts and initiatives.
Communicate the strategy and value propositions to other stakeholders such as Credit, Operations, Marketing and other segments of the bank.

Ensure effective implementation of the local Commercial Banking strategy, value propositions and initiatives
Plan the implementation approach for the strategy and value propositions for the short and medium term
Take the lead in framing the Commercial Banking priorities, initiatives and activities that will lead to effective implementation of the strategy and value propositions.
Ensure buy-in from relevant internal stakeholders on specific initiatives and activities by engaging with country leaders in other segments and enabling functions.
Drive the implementation of the Commercial Banking Customer Value Proposition, Industry Value Proposition, Customer Value Chain Analysis and Business Development Committee initiatives. Support the delivery of the Delivering the Firm (DTF) concept.
Structure client portfolios using agreed Commercial Banking segmentation criteria.
Ensure that customers are migrated to the appropriate segments to achieve optimal customer experience and acceptable levels of profitability.
Match customer portfolios to Relationship Managers based on skill and capacity.
Ensure that Relationship Managers have a thorough understanding of the products, risks, pricing and profitability of all the Commercial Banking offerings including transactional banking, borrowing, savings and insurance solutions.
Monitor that customers are offered alternative channels for their banking needs by Relationship Managers.
Analyse local management information reports to obtain local market intelligence. Use the information to formulate sales plans and to develop performance targets.
Develop business partnerships with Corporate and Investment Banking as well as Personal Markets teams to ensure maximum leverage of Standard Bank capabilities.
Ensure that customer contact and relationship management practices in the country are aligned to the Customer Value Proposition and that they are well understood and implemented by Relationship Managers.
Participate in local industry forums, business chambers, industry events and business networking events to position the value offering of the bank and to develop relationships with potential clients.

Deliver the financial and non-financial targets for Commercial Banking through the Relationship Management team
Establish performance scorecard criteria in conjunction with the Standard Bank Rest of Africa and country management team. Measure performance against the scorecard on a monthly basis.
Develop alternative initiatives and plans if performance forecasts are not on track.
Responsible for the achievement of financial budgets of the commercial banking segment through optimal growth of balances, margin management and revenue streams.
Allocate financial targets to individual Relationship Managers in line with portfolio and local market dynamics.
Implement and control the pricing tactics and parameters for the commercial banking segment in line with pricing policy and financial targets.
Measure, track and manage sales targets and budgets for the portfolios.
Approve and/or make recommendation for all pricing concessions outside the Relationship Managers/Regional and/or Zonal Commercial Head mandate.
Participate in the review and approval of selected high value credit applications for Commercial Banking customers together with Credit colleagues.
Responsible for managing controllable costs of the commercial banking segment within agreed budgets.
Ensure recovery of all fees and revenues due from customers.
Drive and monitor the financial performance of the commercial banking segment by timeously addressing performance gaps.
Monitor overall budgets for the area and approve items within mandate.
Drive and monitor the non-financial performance such as market share, customer acquisition, Net Promoter Score, etc.

Lead the team of Commercial Relationship Managers
Develop a high performing team by embedding the bank’s performance process, regular performance feedback and coaching. Address poor performance.
Motivate team members and ensure that they receive recognition for work well done.
Determine development needs of the team and ensure that development opportunities (training, rotation, on-the-job learning) are budgeted for and executed.
Maintain a succession plan for the team by reviewing the skills of the team at least twice a year and having career conversations with them.
Interview and recruit new members of the team, including determining the appropriate salary with input from the Human Capital Business Partner.
Create workforce plans for the area to ensure that current and future business requirements can be met. Such plans should be revisited at least twice a year.
Use workforce plans to obtain headcount approvals on an annual basis and as input into the financial budgeting cycles.
Create quarterly leave plans to ensure adequate coverage. Approve leave requests ad leave sale requests.
Monitor overtime on a monthly basis. Analyse reasons for overtime and create actions to address the issues.
When required, initiate disciplinary processes for team members. Resolve grievances raised by team members, escalating only if unresolved.
Allocate work packages to teams. Monitor progress of deliverables.
Evaluate requests for new resources (people, budgets and equipment) and motivate to mandate holders for approval.
Monitor departmental expenditure against approved budgets. Approve purchase orders and invoices within the allocated financial mandate. Escalate out of budget or items higher than the approved mandate to a more senior manager.
Continuously identify areas in the department that can work more efficiently or where cost can be reduced.
Monitor adherence to departmental service level agreements and address shortcomings

Manage and monitor the risks for the Commercial banking function in the country
Ensure that processes, control requirements and risk management frameworks that are in place for the area are understood by all members of the team.
Review assurance and audit reports that relate to the area and contribute to the development and implementation of remediation plans.
Ensure that all evidence requirements for control reviews and audits are supplied timeously.
Log Risk Incidents as a result of operational errors or fraud in the department. Participate in formal investigations. Ensure that all events are properly analysed and closed out.
Ensure that the teams understand the compliance requirements in the function. Create actions to address gaps.
Monitor compliance training attendance on a monthly basis and ensure that teams understand the importance of completing it.
Contrite to the updates of Business Continuity Management plans for the business area. Participate in tests, create corrective actions for gaps identified during testing.
Ensure that all team members understand control requirements related to physical and systems access control and other information security requirements.
Ensure that the department has trained and adequate numbers of health and safety representatives.

Preferred Qualification and Experience

Business degree from a recognised University
Relevant Masters Degree

Experience
A seasoned banker with about 5 years Relationship banking experience.
Experience in managing a diverse range of people and activities is essential.

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

Thorough knowledge and understanding of market segmentation and management.
Knowledge of the products/services applicable to the target markets in the province.
Knowledge of the Commercial Banking value proposition.
Knowledge of business development, sales and marketing strategies, theories and principles.
Knowledge of business and financial management principles and practice, including business economics.
Knowledge of risk management and credit principles.
Knowledge of branch accounting systems.
Knowledge of branch transaction processes.
Knowledge of distribution channels.
Knowledge of human resources principles, including group dynamics.

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Catholic Relief Services Job Vacancy : Staff Safety & Security Advisor

About CRS: Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Job Summary: The CRS/EARO region, is comprised of 6 Country Programs (CPs) — Ethiopia, Kenya-Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda; EARO has a total FY18 budgeted program value of $206 million. While several EARO countries are among the most stable in Africa, others are entangled in violent conflict and political instability, consequently impacting the stability and security of the region. The Republic of South Sudan and Somalia continue to face considerable conflict and civil war. Increasingly, pockets of unrest have been breaking out in certain parts of Ethiopia.

You will provide Safety and Security technical solutions to the EARO region and country programs for strategic planning, program design in staff safety and security areas, and design of monitoring and evaluation systems including the provision of training to staff. The Technical Advisor leads the development of agency standards and strategies for Safety and Security and guides the region on their implementation. Collaborates with relevant national and international security agencies and providers, through relationship building, information sharing representation and advocacy.

Job Responsibilities:

Security Operational Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and coordination to EARO CP teams to ensure that appropriate security systems and procedures are in place and are fully operational.
• Provide international, Regional and local security intelligence, expertise, as well as strategic and technical input to all EARO CPs in the development and management of all Safety and Security Plans.
• Improve and drive the threat assessment and risk analysis process; carry out regular threat and vulnerability assessments, review and monitor compliance, and amend working procedures accordingly. Ensure that all staffs are aware of any changes in the security situation.
• Develop information systems to provide analysis of potential threats to CRS programs.
• In close collaboration with the EARO DRDs/and Technical Advisors , assist the EARO CP’s in developing appropriate Safety and security plans for program design.

Technical Assistance:

• Liaise with other members of the CRS global security community and security staff from peer agencies for additional sources of technical or training assistance, best practices learning, etc., Provide training and technical assistance to EARO CPs on security management decisions and processes, including supporting security threat assessments and risk reduction workshops.
• Advise Regional Director and DRD/MQ on EARO-level security management decisions, policies and practices. monitor open sources and cultivate personal sources of information, news and analysis around safety and security trends in the region; share relevant informational items with regional and CPs senior management and the HQ Safety and Security Director.
• Review, improve and adjust CRS staff tracking systems as necessary and monitor staff compliance.
• Carry out regular threat and vulnerability assessments, and amend working procedures accordingly. Ensure that all staffs are aware of any changes in the security situation.
• Conduct initial security assessments before the opening of new CRS offices/programs, monitor CRS safety portal to ensure Country Programs SoPs, constant companions and other relevant security and safety documents are updated and disseminated .
• Interface with country-level security committees, staff and key contacts from other agencies to update FSPs. Carry out regular assessments to review and monitor compliance. Conduct initial security assessments before the opening of new CRS offices/programs and assignment of staff to a country.

Systems, Organizational Development and Staff Capacity-Strengthening:

• Support CPs in the recruitment and development of Managers involved in Staff safety and Security.
• Maintain and facilitate virtual regional country level security point persons. Organizing and participating in relevant learning events for relevant staff.
• Assist CPs in the definition of roles and responsibilities for staff Security for organizational/departmental efficiency and staff performance accountability.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: EARO Deputy Regional Directorm Regional Director, EARO, EARO Country Representatives; EARO regional technical advisors;, HQ Safety and Security Director, ERT Security RTA, and General Services Officer.

External: international and local partner NGOs, US, local Catholic agencies, US Embassy RSOs within the region; contracted security service providers, security officers of other international NGOs operating in EARO

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred.
• Formal technical training in security and safety is a plus. Past management roles with INGOs in unsecure environments is a plus;
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and advocacy skills. Ability to lead by influence and knowledge, rather than hierarchical authority.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and provide technical assistance, training, within an adult learning framework to CPs.
• Ability to get along with a diverse group of people, provide exceptional customer service while managing multiple priorities.
• Knowledge and appreciation of the Catholic Social Teachings and their application to relief and development work. Adherence to the CRS values-based behaviors.
• 5 years of relevant working experience in an advisory or management role, contributing to or managing projects in multiple regions- preferably in East Africa; including safety and security.
• Previous relevant experience in a regional or complex country advisory role required.
• Knowledge, or ability and willingness to learn CRS management and program tools and frameworks, adhere to all CRS policies and guidelines.
• Mental/Physical Requirements: Approximately 50-60% travel, primarily within East African countries, and sometimes in remote areas with minimal amenities; often with short notice.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff): These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

Language Required: Must be fluent in written and spoken English, Arabic is a plus.

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Microsoft Job Vacancy : Solution Sales Specialist

Microsoft envisions a world where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envisioning what can be and taking their careers places they simply couldn’t anywhere else. Together, we aspire to help our customers achieve their own digital transformation, leveraging the power of the Microsoft cloud solutions and services, to support our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

 

We are calling for a seasoned seller to join our exciting new Kaizala Global Black Belt team to help us accelerate our rapidly growing Kaizala market adoption for Firstline and Value Chain workers.

 

Microsoft Kaizala is ideal for organizations that need to communicate with large numbers of task workers – employees and external partners (customers, suppliers, distributors, feet-on-street, volunteers, business associates, etc.) – to enhance business agility, collaboration, and organizational productivity.

 

Microsoft Kaizala is not just a mobile messaging app, it’s so much more than that  making it ideal for the enterprise-grade needs of organizations that need to:

 

• Connect with their entire value chain
• Communicate with large groups of people inside and outside your organization. Share text, photos, videos, or documents with just a few taps. Get real-time feedback from your employees and partners via polls and surveys. Quickly set up users with just their phone number. Mirror your organization’s hierarchy with groups-within-groups or use public groups to connect with customers.  Do this with employees and external partners (customers, suppliers, distributors, feet-on-street, volunteers, business associates, etc., among others) – to enhance business agility, collaboration, and organizational productivity.

• Manage team’s work more efficiently
• Coordinate tasks for common work scenarios with built-in Actions that make it easy for managers to schedule meetings, assign and track jobs, or improve efficiency with location awareness features. Users can respond to Actions effortlessly. Build custom Actions based on your organization’s unique needs or quickly integrate Kaizala into your current workflows and systems, via Open APIs.

• Make smarter decisions
• Gather richer insights from your data with built-in analytics that help you make informed decisions. Get auto-created aggregated reports – or create custom reports – at each level of your hierarchy to analyze effectiveness in each of your groups.

•  Ensure controlled access and security  https://ift.tt/2vgGsht the new Kaizala Solution Sales Specialist on the Global Black Belt team, you will be joining a team of highly skilled experts across the company who are driving strategic and innovative customer projects. This role is a solution sales professional within our enterprise sales organization, with a strong focus on adoption and change management.  Being part of the new Kaizala Global Black Belt team, you will have opportunities to work directly with our product engineering teams to influence the evolution of our Firstline/Value Chain technologies.  Your efforts will make a substantial impact on the success of this exciting new business for Microsoft.
• Read and see more about Kaizala here:
• Manage users or groups via the web-based Kaizala Management Portal. Azure Active Directory authentication ensures secure access to the portal, where your Administrator can control group membership and data access, easily remove users from all groups, and wipe data from their devices. Kaizala maintains user privacy and stores data in secure and compliant Azure datacenters.

Responsibilities

As a Kaizala Solution Sales Specialist on the Global Black Belt team, you will be responsible for:

 

• Influencing the customer and market decisions to buy, consume, and transform their organizations with Microsoft’s Modern workplace Firstline and Value Chain technologies, while ensuring a positive Customer and Partner Experience (CPE)
• Leading a cross-organizational v-team to drive your strategic sales, which orchestrates resources, programs and tools to drive high impact Firstline/Value Chain solution sales deployments that enable digital transformation and deliver strong business outcomes.
• Influencing the Kaizala company strategies by providing feedback to sales, marketing, and engineering on current and future product requirements and sales blockers you encounter.
• Building capability in the broader seller community to drive Firstline/Value Chain solutions with customers, by coaching, mentoring, sharing best practices and delivering training activity.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and professional experiences.

Skills

• Sales Leader/Business Value Seller: Disciplined in business-management, meeting sales targets and operational standards. Mentors other sellers towards a “challenger mentality” by prompting them to engage the customer early with new insights. Demonstrated experience influencing senior stakeholders within customer and own organization. Deep understanding of unique solutions in mobile-first area value, key areas of differentiation, and knowledge to create industry-centric use cases for the solution area.  Builds a purposeful sales plan with a bold ambition to identify and capitalize on transformational shifts in the market, and leads planning orchestration and execution across a v-team through influence.
• Excellent Communicator and Collaborator: Strong relationship building, negotiation, organizational, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate across teams and drive meaningful outcomes with corporate, field, partner and customer stakeholders.
• Technical Acumen: Experienced at driving solutions to full production roll out and solving or managing technical challenges encountered through the project implementation. Strong synthesizer of tools, services and resources with own expertise to build complete end to end solutions.

Professional Experience

• Sales Experience: 5+ years recognized and rewarded experience selling business solutions to large/global enterprise customers
• Firstline/Value Chain Experience: 3+ years of Modern Workplace selling experience in enterprise cloud-based solutions
• Industry/Solution Knowledge: Awareness of nuances in large industries and/or solutions and the scenarios of collaboration in them
• Knowledge of Cloud Platform: Strong understanding of Cloud Platforms capabilities and role it plays in solutions.
• Competitive Landscape: Firm understanding of Microsoft’s Firstline/Value Chain technologies relative to major competitors.
• Partner Knowledge: Strong understanding of the partner ecosystem and the ability to leverage partner solutions to solve customer needs

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a technology-related discipline, or in Business Administration
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• Certification in sales, sales management, complex sales training, sales methodologies, broad evangelism through events (presentation skills), and consultative selling (preferred)
• Travel Requirements: 20-40%.

 

 

 

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

 

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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Career Opportunities at Braeburn Group (August, 2018 Recommended Jobs)

The Braeburn Group of International Schools, is looking to appoint individuals with relevant experience and qualifications in the following positions:

Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

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

Start date: 21st August 2018
Apply before: 15th August 2018

 

All Braeburn Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate for the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please send applications to bgrapplications@braeburn.ac.ke

Girls Physical Education Teacher (EY-KS5, with IGCSE experience)

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Location Mombasa
• Job Field Education / Teaching

Braeburn Mombasa International School

Start date: 21st August 2018
Apply before: 15th August 2018

All Braeburn Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate for the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please send applications to bmisapplications@braeburn.ac.ke

Secondary Art Teacher

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Location Mombasa
• Job Field Education / Teaching

Braeburn Mombasa International School

Start date: 21st August 2018
Apply before: 15th August 2018

Please send applications to bmisapplications@braeburn.ac.ke

School Accountant and Administrator

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Location Kisumu
• Job Field Administration / Secretarial   Finance / Accounting / Audit

Braeburn Kisumu International School

The applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day finances of the school and maintain comprehensive records of all transactions conducted.

The key tasks/duties will include:-

• Daily update all finance data and assist in finalisation of school accounts
• Regular reporting of all data as per laid down timelines
• On time verification, processing & accounting of payables / receivables
• Petty Cash handling and reconciliation of cash & bankbooks
• Coordinate and ensure timely make all statutory payment payments
• Physical verification of stocks and assisting in analysis of material losses
• Regular reviews and analysis of financial data with the School Head
• Banking all receipts and first line liaison with bank as agent
• Preparing and coordinating school specific audits
• Coordinate wages, leave travel allowance and other payroll related matters

The applicant will also be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the school including:-

• Line manager to ancillary staff – including keeping records of leave, monitoring of time keeping, monitoring of cleanliness of the school, organizing ancillary staff work duties
• Liaising with Braeburn Operations on shared service matters such as transport and workshop
• Facilities Management including repairs within the school
• Dealing with service providers and suppliers
• Organising local purchases

Applicants should have:-

• CPA part II
• Proven administration experience / training
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• A keen sense of thoroughness and an eye for detail
• Marked ability to prioritise and effectively complete allocated tasks
• Be able to understand and carry out instructions
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Excel and Word
• Knowledge and experience with an accounting package is an added advantage

Applications should be sent to hr@braeburn.ac.ke

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Mercy Corps Job Vacancy : Partner Evaluation Assistant

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

Now, and for the future.

Mercy Corps began working in Kenya in 2008 to address the societal wounds following the 2007 post-election violence.

Since that time, Mercy Corps has built a robust and diverse portfolio in Kenya that is working to address structural causes of poverty and injustice and to strengthen systems that enable men, women and children to access opportunities, participate in and contribute to peaceful democratic processes, and thrive in the face of ecological and social change.

To do this, we deliver integrated programming to strengthen market and governance systems, address the root causes of conflict, and equip vulnerable populations – in particular youth, women, adolescents and marginalized communities- with the skills, opportunities and resources they need to be healthy, productive and to drive the development of their communities.

We work closely with the private sector, civil society and governance structures at local and national levels to facilitate change and ensure that opportunities are inclusive of all Kenyans.

Program / Department Summary

Youth Impact Labs is a partnership between Mercy Corps and Google.org launched in 2017 to catalyze the creation of new work opportunities for young people by leveraging technology. Impact Labs operates from Amman and Nairobi as strategic regional hubs for the Middle East and East Africa. Impact Labs aims to think big, take risks, and test bold solutions by approaching underemployment and unemployment through a business-oriented innovation lens.

We seek to build a strong regional pipeline of innovators ready to create high- impact, scalable employment opportunities across various markets – for today’s youth and generations to come. We are focusing on digital marketplaces and platforms that offer services to micro and small businesses; agricultural supply chain management; and digital work.

General Position Summary

This is a short term position for a duration of 3 months. The Partner Evaluation Assistant will be responsible for conducting initial market landscape assessments and conducting initial partner reviews in order to support the development of a partner investment pipeline. S/he will initiate company and market assessments, generate market sector briefs and prepare internal memos to support the partner selection process.

Partner Evaluation Assistant Job Responsibilities

Market research

• Conduct market research, analyze market trends on youth employment and technology;
• Conduct desk research to map out early stage tech enhanced businesses that are creating new employment opportunities
• Prepare market briefs of priority sectors based on market research conducted

Due diligence

• Conduct initial assessment of pitch decks and company financial statements
• Conduct initial assessment of job creation potential
• Prepare an investment memo of companies reviewed for internal purposes

Engagement Execution support

• Conduct initial review of the due diligence information gathered to determine accuracy and authenticity
• Consolidate and organize due diligence documents

Other

• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission; Other duties as assigned.

Organizational Learning

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specificall to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
• Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Partnerships Manager

Works Directly With: Partnerships Manager, Investment Analyst

Requirements for the Partner Evaluation Assistant Job

• This is an entry level position but 1- 2 years’ experience working in business, financial and/or technology analysis in the banking, technology, business support or NGO sectors is preferred
• Prior exposure to grant application assessment exercises
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytics and quantitative problem-solving
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Good writing and presentation skills
• Passion for youth employment programming and financial analysis

Success Factors

The ideal candidate should have the willingness to learn, improve and take feedback positively. S/he should be organized and possess good judgement. The ability to work effectively with people at all levels in the project is crucial.

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Akili Dada Job Vacancy : Content Writer & Graphic Designer Internship

Akili Dada is an international, award-winning leadership incubator cultivating transformative leadership in a generation of young African women. We apply a holistic approach to educating and cultivating leadership in adolescent girls and young women, ages 13 – 30, employing four key strategies to nurture growth and meaningful impact: financial investment, leadership development, and mentorship, and feminist movement building, advocacy.

By selecting from and building the capacity of some of Africa’s most innovative young women, we are meeting the urgent need for more African women in leadership as well as the overarching need for creative and empathetic leadership that holds justice at its core.

Overview of Assignment

Akili Dada is looking for a content writing and graphic design intern to work with our team to produce a publication on the state of African women in leadership.

The intern will be responsible for conducting thorough research on politics, women in leadership in Africa to generate case studies, articles, design graphics and illustration and contribute to the production of the publication.

Duties for the Content Writer & Graphic Designer Internship

With the support and supervision from the Washa Program Lead and the Communications Lead, the interns’ responsibilities will include;

• Carrying out research on women in leadership in Africa
• Collating the research findings to provide content for the publication
• Fact checking and generating citations to uphold intellectual honesty and comply with copyright standards
• Developing case studies and content for the publication.
• Planning the content for the publication according to the provided publication’s style, Akili Dada’s policy, and printing requirements.
• Assisting in proofreading the copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax
• Thinking creatively and developing the design concept, graphics, and layout of the publication
• Meeting frequently with staff involved to discuss the publication and track progress.
• Supporting the publication production to the end, including follow-ups and printing while ensuring adherence to strict deadlines requirements.

Content Writer & Graphic Designer Internship Qualifications

• Knowledge of research and data collection techniques
• Statistical and Graphical Analysis of Data
• Proven graphic designing experience
• Up to date with relevant design software and technologies (In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Possess a creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas
• Attention to detail

*The intern must be available to start the internship immediately.*

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Copia Kenya Job Vacancy : Sales Trainee

Copia Kenya brings e commerce to undeserved consumers. We deliver choice,convenience and opportunity to rural and peri-urban consumers through a network of digitally enabled Agents located close to their customers and improves the lives of its Agents.

We have a huge recruitment need especially within the sales and marketing function. Our approach to recruit is that we engage college and university graduates who want to get into the job market. We offer them a trainee opportunity for a period of three months where we equip them with relevant training and guidance. We also give them a stipend during this period that caters for their transport.

We offer the high performing trainees permanent positions at the end of the trainee period and equip them with further training and support to help them in the transition.

Sales Trainee Job Requirements

• College or University degree

Responsibilities for the Sales Trainee Job

The Sales Trainee is accountable for achieving or exceeding their individual sales targets by recruiting and developing Sales Agents. This enables Copia to realize our mission of Empowering Global Consumers through the convenient access of affordable goods to as many consumers as possible.

What targets will be the Sales Associate be accountable for?

Targets will include the following. Other metrics may be added at any time.

• The number of Agents
• The amount of Sales those Agents make
• The number of Customers those Agents have
• The number of Orders those Agents make
• The size of those Orders
• Keeping Customers
• Selling high margin products
• What does this involve?

In order to achieve targets and perform their role effectively, Sales Associates must:

• Be at work on time and work hard for a full day.
• Spend as much time as possible in the Field – Sales happen in the Field!
• Always sign-in and out of the Tracking application as directed
• Know their numbers and be focused on how to achieve them
• Plan their month using the Monthly Planner and stick to it
• Plan their Route Plans for the week with their monthly goals in mind.
• Not waste time on Agents that are unlikely to work out. Cut them!
• Spend the majority of time on Agents that have lots of Potential.
• Be honest and trustworthy. Admit your mistakes and learn from then.
• Be entrepreneurial – your Territory is like your own business. Run it well!

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HelpAge International Job Vacancy : Programme Coordinator

Open to Kenyan Nationals only

HelpAge International is the secretariat to the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organisations and individuals working to promote the rights and meet the needs of older women and men, nationally and internationally.

Our long-term vision is to establish a global movement of strong connected age focused and older people led platforms in every country in the world. We aim to extend the reach and influence of the HelpAge Global Network and all those in a position to help bring about our vision for older persons, including Governments, regional institutions, policy makers, development partners, the private sector, UN organisations and academic institutions.

Kenya, a country of approximately 50 million has about 1.8 million older people. The Government of Kenya over the years has been developing various policies and programmes aimed at improving the wellbeing of older persons and has the potential to play an important role within Africa and international forums advocating for older persons rights. In Kenya, HelpAge International has been working closely with various ministries of the Government of Kenya and other partners to develop relevant policy framework and programming for older persons focused on the issues of social protection, health and emergencies.

HelpAge international seeks to recruit a Programme Coordinator who will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of the AFD and MH projects in Kenya as per the plans and the parameters of the budget ensuring project achieves its intended goals and is implemented in accordance with good practice programme and financial management principles. The post holder will be responsible for coordinating activities across the designated partners, providing required technical and management support while working very closely with the Government of Kenya (GoK) Department of Social Protection, the Ministry of Health (including NCDs Division and Ageing Unit) and the wider state and non-state actors working on various components of health and care social protection.

The post-holder should have a post-graduate degree in public health, experience in public health programming through engagement with various stakeholders, strong health research and advocacy skills as well as strong financial management and ability to monitor project budgets. Ability to network, communicate and write effectively and representation skills to a wide range of audience is essential to this role.

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HelpAge International Job Vacancy : Regional Health Project Coordinator

Closing date: 16 Aug 2018

Open to Kenyan Nationals only

HelpAge International (www.helpage.org) is the secretariat to the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organisations and individuals working to promote the rights and meet the needs of older women and men, nationally and/or internationally.

Our long-term vision is to establish a global movement of strong connected age focused and older people led platforms in every country in the world. Only by collaborating together can we achieve a world in which all older people can lead dignified, active, healthy and secure lives.

We aim to extend the reach and influence of the HelpAge Global Network to all those in a position to help bring about our vision for older people– including Governments, regional institutions, policy makers, development partners, the private sector, UN organisations and academic institutions.

HelpAge aims to ensure older people have access to appropriate and affordable health and care services, and that governments are prepared for an ageing population by putting in place health policies and programmes to tackle age related illnesses.

HelpAge works to strengthen the health care systems to provide age friendly health services, promote healthy ageing among older men and women and improve ways of measuring healthy ageing, through research and data collection. Furthermore, HelpAge works with older people promoting their participation in monitoring the quality of health services enabling them to raise their voices so their rights to adequate and quality health care services are respected.

HelpAge International Africa region seeks to recruit a Regional Health Project Coordinator who will provide support in the day to day management and coordination of a health programme that will be implemented in Kenya and Mozambique. This will entail working with country project coordinators to ensure effective implementation of project activities, budget monitoring, donor compliance and the generation of relevant learning and evidence for policy influencing.

The post-holder will have experience of designing, implementing and managing Health and Care programmes, at a regional level; has strong understanding of and commitment to key international health frameworks such as WHO Strategy on Health and Ageing and relevant national health systems, principles, standards and instruments, frameworks and codes of conduct that govern Health Systems Strengthening.

Candidates need to have demonstrable people management skills, understanding of complex multi-year/currency budget with ability to work effectively across teams in a culturally diverse organization.

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Unihomes Holdings Job Vacancy : Draftsman Internship

Job Ref: HR-08-2018

Background: Unihomes holdings is a real estate company incorporated in the Republic of Kenya under the companies Act cap 486 laws of Kenya.

Location: Nairobi

Contract Time: Full-time

Salary: Ksh.25,000

Draftsman Internship Responsibilities

• Design components, flow diagrams from scratch and modify existing drawings.
• Analysis of mechanical components, verifying the strength and durability of materials and designs.
• Work with a variety of sources, both internal and external to develop innovative, cost effective, manufactural product designs
• Develop and prepare production designs and drawings from preliminary concepts / sketches
• Knowledge of standards and regulations essential

Qualifications for the Draftsman Internship

• An associate’s degree/diploma in drafting technology, engineering design/Architect or a related field
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail
• good organisational skills
• communication skills
• computer skills

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Virtual HR Job Vacancy : Head Of Business Development

Our client is a group of companies with diversified holdings in investments field, insurance and wealth management. They are seeking to recruit a highly talented professional to fill in the following position:

The Head of Business Development will be responsible for creating and making use of existing synergies to ensure all companies in the group work together to make maximum use of opportunities.

Head Of Business Development Job Accountabilities:

• Understanding the different company strategic goals, aligning them with the overall group goals and regularly review the existing strategies to determine their effectiveness
• Evaluating the current operations for the different companies and finding solutions on how they can work together to synergize business
• Come up with Marketing Strategic Plans together with the different company leads with the aim to developing, implementing practical objectives and marketing strategies that will guarantee a stable flow of business.
• Coordinating and overseeing the implementation of exiting strategic plans designed to grow finances and identify methods to reach the set goals.
• Ensuring sustainability and profitability of the group by continually developing each company’s brand and building increasing awareness in the market place.
• Generating new business opportunities and evaluating them to ensure resources focus on opportunities that will warrant growth, profitability and ensure organizations remain competitive.
• Working with company leads and staff to coordinate start-up and transition service or product delivery once new business has been secured
• Developing and managing relationships with potential clients, different influencers and key stakeholders.
• Exploring ways in which other companies within the group can plug into projects of an individual company to leverage all business opportunities and amalgamating overlapping functions within the group to ensure efficiency
• Regularly reviewing existing strategies to determine their effectiveness
• Assess risk using financial, statistical and economic data and create manageable solutions

Qualifications for the Head Of Business Development Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management
• MBA with a specialization in Management will be an added advantage
• At least 4 years working experience in a similar role preferably in financial, consulting or corporate trainings services
• Ability to integrate marketing, operations and financial knowledge to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to predict and manage change through innovative methods
• Required skills and qualities: strong business and project management skills, Entrepreneurial mind-set, Research, Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Sales Planning, Identification of Customer Needs and Challenges, Market Knowledge, Professionalism, Integrity and high standards as well as demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills

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Jaffery Academy Job Vacancy : Head Of Sports

Jaffery Academy is seeking to appoint an innovative, inspirational Head of Sports. Proven, effective leadership and management skills are sought. Evidence of a strategic approach and philosophy to raising the status and commitment to sports of both boys and girls is required. Flexibility and an understanding of issues facing schools in developing countries plus resilience and a sense of humour will be key characteristics

The Head of Sports will have the responsibility to develop the PE curriculum and leading onto the development of teaching and learning in PE lessons.

He/She will manage and supervise the PE department, through whom, the curriculum will be delivered.

The Head of Sports will work with a team of PE teachers and other specialized sports coaches to ensure that students across the school take part in sport and who:

• have a wide variety of sports in which they can participate
• receive a high standard of coaching
• have an equal opportunity to play fixtures within school and against other schools
• develop socially and personally from participation in sport
• build on their classroom skills acquisition through outdoor participation.

The role is a vital one in enhancing the physical learning and the development of hundreds of students. Head of Sports will have a major impact on the success of the school and will greatly influence the way it is viewed, both within our community and beyond.

Head Of Sports Job Responsibilities

The Head of Sports will have responsibility for overseeing and developing all aspects of our sports teams. Responsibilities will include:

• constructing and realising a plan for the improvement of sport at the school
• ensuring physical, social and personal gains for the students are guiding school strategy
• liaising with colleagues from other schools to coordinate fixtures
• overseeing extra-curricular schedules to ensure maximum and equal participation for students
• ensuring complete health and safety adherence for all sports trips
• organising sports events and tournaments held at the school
• timely and effective communication with parents
• sourcing and working with external agencies that provide sports coaching
• supporting all coaches to develop their coaching skills
• the provision of high quality equipment and team kit
• celebration of student success

Requirements for the Head Of Sports Job

The Head of Sports will have the following professional qualities and personal characteristics:

• An outstanding Instructor with a Masters in Sports Education.
• An ability to work in collaboration and consultation with the Academic Faculty
• Student focused
• A highly effective communicator
• Adaptable and flexible to changes of circumstances
• Enthusiastic and Compassionate

The successful candidate will be an outstanding PE teacher and will have experience in a leadership role as a Head of PE.

The Head of Sports will be self-motivated and have a drive to succeed for the benefit of all students.

Success in this role will see our school develop an international reputation for a high quality, broad-ranging sports programme.

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Tamarind Group Job Vacancy : Waiter

Starting date: Immediate.

Founded in Mombasa in 1972, The Tamarind Group owns and operates some of the most successful restaurants and leisure operations in Africa.

The group focuses on its original mission of continually improving the quality and value of its services, developing an excellent morale among its employees and maintaining a superior level of social and environmental awareness.

We invite you to be part of our team by submitting your application to the following role.

Waiter Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares mise-en-place for restaurant service.
• Ensures that the tables are well arranged and wiped before set-up is done.
• Ensures that the cutlery and crockery used by the guests are clean and properly polished.
• Ensures that all the sideboards are set well with all the items required.
• Sorts and polishes all menus before presenting them to the guests i.e. a la-Carte, dessert, beverage lists, cocktail cards and late night menus.
• Ensures that the glasses used for serving guests are clean and well-polished.
• Takes orders for food and beverage from guests, posts the same and serve accordingly.
• Informs and explains all the day’s specials and makes suggestions on food & beverage items to the guests.
• Ensures that the guest orders are served correctly as per the specifications
• Ensures that correct covers are provided for every specific food item ordered.
• Makes follow up on all orders posted.
• Keeps the guests informed of new developments in case of any delays.
• Ensures that the guests’ bills have the correct items served before presenting them.
• Ensures that all the bills opened in his/her station are settled.
• Any other duty assigned by management.

Requirements for the Waiter Job

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Hospitality management or any related course
• At least 2 years Prior experience as a Waiter in a busy hotel
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail
• Superior customer service and people skills
• Knowledge of restaurant business operations
• Cross cultural sensitivity
• Teamwork / co-operation

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7 Best Accounting Jobs This Weekend @ Kenya Airways, Garissa County Etc

Looking for an accounting job in Kenya? Apply here for the latest open vacancies in various top companies.

1. Clerk Assistant Job Garissa County

Planning and carrying legislative, procedural or committee services and coordinating operations of a group of functions in the Assembly;

A degree from a University recognized in Kenya in any of the fields in law, engineering; finance, management, natural resource management, education, planning, development studies, gender studies accounting;

Apply here for the Clerk Assistant Job

2. Accounts Clerk Job Oasis Healthcare

Proficiency in financial data analysis.

Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software.

Apply here for Accounts Clerk Job Oasis Healthcare

3. Accountant

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy environment

CPA Section 2 and or above

Apply here for the Accountant Job

4. Assistant Bursar Job

A minimum of a CPA Part II and a first degree, preferably with a specialization in Accounting or Business Administration.

At least 2 years’ experience working in a busy environment, preferably in a college set up.

Apply here for the Assistant Bursar Job

5. Accounts Clerk Job

Candidate should have at least 1-2 years’ hands-on experience in the Manufacturing, FMCG, Retail sectors. Candidate should have minimum CPA Section IV or equivalent. Candidate should have good knowledge of computer accounting software.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business related field from a recognized university.

Apply here for the Accounts Clerk Job

6. Specialist Accountant Job Kenya Airways

To review, plan, advice and implement tax legislation to ensure the group is tax compliant with minimum tax exposures while exploiting tax planning opportunities.

Bachelor’s degree plus Certified Public Accountant (K)

Apply here for the Specialist Accountant Job

7. Accounts Payable Job Wananchi Group

Bcom Finance & Accounting

2 to 3 years’ experience in payables Department

Apply for Accounts Payable Job Wananchi Group

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Top Administrative Job Positions Available in Kenya Today at Amref, KAM Pharmacy Ltd, etc. Apply Now!

Administrative Jobs

Administration jobs are absolutely vital in a many companies, providing valuable
help throughout the organisation. This generally includes answering phones,
taking memos and maintaining files.
Administrative assistants may also be in charge of sending and receiving correspondence,
as well as greeting clients and customers.

1. Corporate Sales Manager

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2. Assistant General Manager

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3. Operations Supervisor

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4. Regional Managing Director

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5. Logistics Management Officer

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6. Deputy Manager Business and Liaison

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7. Admin Assistant

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8. Assistant Quality Controller

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9. Administrative Assistant – Finance & Administration

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10. Project Manager

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11. Assistant Manager, Enterprise Electronic Data & Document Management

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12. Communication Assistant

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