Saturday, 4 May 2019

Digital Marketer & Website Content Creator at

  • Plan and manage social media platforms.
  • Generate digital content (blog posts, whitepapers, guides, case studies, and videos)
  • Plan, manage and control the internal communication within the company.
  • Manage and update the company’s websites and keep it up to date with Search Engines benchmarks.
  • Dealing with enquiries from the public and related organizations
  • Keep up to date with online marketing trends and technologies affecting the industry.
  • Continuously research new online tools and platforms to increase marketing efficiency and lead generation
  • Coordinate with advertising and media experts to improve marketing results.
  • Oversee and manage all promotions, giveaways, and other digital projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or relevant field
  • Sales experience will be an added advantage
  • Minimum 1-2 year of experience in digital marketing
  • Must be self-driven and takes initiative in giving marketing ideas
  • Must be assertive when it comes to looking for customers
  • Hands on experience of marketing and analysis tools, social media and offline marketing skills
  • Experience with Google Analytics
  • Understanding of content/inbound marketing and lead nurturing
  • Excellent reporting skills and be able to adhere to deadlines

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Business Development NGO at Heifer International

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Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Job Description

The Business Development Manager under the overall guidance of the Project Coordinator, will provide overall leadership in designing and implementing appropriate interventions within the project with the objective of developing the 5 producer organizations in the Food for All Project (F4APK) into strong and profitable farmer business organizations and entities.

 

Responsibilities

Business Development (30%)

  • Undertake capacity assessment and due diligence for farmer business organizations.
  • Support producer organizations to develop/Implementation of the business plans, strategic plans and financial and human resource management systems.
  • Capacity Building of Farmer business organizations through training in business, financial management and governance.
  • Analysis and conducting of feasibility to assess and develop new business, investment and financing options.
  • Provide advice and assistance in the establishment and maintenance of business and financial records keeping systems.
  • Develop business models clearly showing the value proposition of Hubs to members and how it will leverage the opportunities in the production and market environments

Deliverables

  • Develop an 18 Month action plan based on the capacity assessment report for the 5 Dairy cooperative.
  • Technical assistance and mentorship provided to the 5 farmer-based on a quarterly basis s through research, advisory and visits and training sessions.
  • Facilitate development of business planning guidelines and the development/implementation of business plans, strategic plans and financial management systems for 5 producer organizations by the end of the 2019 based on the infrastructural development.
  • Capacity Building plans developed for all 5 farmer producer organizations by the end of the 2019 and their implementation updated and reviewed on a quarterly basis.
  • 5 producers organizations with established financial and business records systems that provide management with the key information to govern business operations by the end of the second year of project implementation.
  • 5 producers organizations achieve the targeted growth in hub member mobilization numbers-based project and hub membership targets by the end of the second year of the project implementation

Cooperative Governance and Management (30%)

  • Provide support in operationalization of the value addition infrastructure, cooling systems and centers
  • Facilitate the transformation of producer organizations (POs) into formal dairy collective enterprises that will stimulate dairy production.
  • Assist to develop guidelines for the formation, management and governance of cooperatives/Hubs/Producer groups
  • Coordinate and build up linkages and networks with the appropriate government Cooperative Office and other organizations, as required

Deliverables

  • 5 producers organizations market structures for milk aggregation and value-added products reviewed and action points developed.
  • All the producers organizations operating as dairy collective producer organization and cooperatives by the end of the project.
  • The project has strong linkages with the government cooperative offices in all the 4 counties and all the 5 producers organizations are compliant with cooperative guidelines and formal requirements by the end of the project implementation.

Capacity development (30%)

  • Design, develop and deliver business management training packages/modules, in liaison with other relevant project staff, based on the capacity assessment report
  • Develop capacity building and operationalization of the business and marketing plans of the producer organizations/Hubs through joint planning, monitoring.
  • Facilitate the capacity building of the Cooperative/union governing board and management in effective and efficient decision making, financial management, human resource management, operation and strategic planning and implementation, conflict management and democratic governance
  • Support the Producer Organizations to put in place and implement efficient financial management systems and build their capacity in all aspects of financial management.

Deliverables

  • An operational and module-based business training package that integrates the experience of 5 cooperatives and in use within the first 3 months.
  • Continuously review the capacity assessment deliverables using the Scope Insight methodology and LINK methodologies in the project.
  • Annual capacity development plans are developed overall for the project every year and their implementation reviewed and monitored on a quarterly basis.
  • 5 producers organizations with effective governing boards with the capacity to provide strategic management and vision for the organizations in financial management, human resource management, operations, strategic implementation and conflict management
  • 5 producers organizations with efficient and effective financial management systems by the end of the first year of project implementation.

Collaboration towards a common goal (5%)

  • With the Enterprise Development manager, develop the business hubs of the cooperatives with backward and forward linkages into the total value chain
  • Incorporate within the framework of the project, potential ‘win-win’ business opportunities which can attract different value chain actors to engage in transactional relationships with the farmer producer organizations and develop a platform for the achieving these partnerships.
  • Work in close coordination with the relevant project staff on quality assurance and control for all livestock-based products for processing, packaging, marketing, and distribution

Deliverables

  • The 5 producers organizations develop a strong platform for engaging with the value chain actors in transnational relationships.
  • Close coordination and collaboration with Country Office Enterprise Development Manager, Training Manager and Animal Wellbeing Manager to deliver quality training through the annual capacity building plans.
  • The 5 Producer Organizations achieve and maintain high quality standards for their produce including milk and have effective systems for daily quality monitoring.
  • Collect, Collate and analysis the 5 cooperatives revenues and expenditures on monthly basis using standard data collection tools
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor (5%)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business management, Rural Development, Animal production with post graduate diploma or experience in Business management or a related field is required.
  • Experience implementing activities in large, complex projects in challenging environments.
  • Minimum (5) five years field and technical experience working on agribusiness development projects.
  • Significant experience in building public/private partnerships, preferably in the dairy sector.

Most Critical Proficiencies

  • Strong business skills, leadership, strategic and innovation skills.
  • Strong communication skills in both English, Swahili, and other local languages of the cluster area.
  • String business skills development, strategic planning and planning for farmer business organizations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in value chain development that reaches women, youth, the poor, and underprivileged.
  • Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to incorporate innovative solutions and design catalytic activities within the value chain (e.g. the concept of quality-based pricing).
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies aimed at providing institutional capacity building to key partner institutions with a view to build a more efficient, competitive and sustainable livestock industry.
  • Knowledge of and experience in setting up cottage industries for processing locally branded dairy products (e.g. cheese, butter, fortified milk and yoghurt among others), poultry (eggs and meat) and vegetables for onward supply to niche and markets as well as implementing supply promotion/stimulation strategies in the context of the sub-sectors.
  • Experience in facilitating establishment of strategic alliances and joint ventures with local and foreign processors.
  • Knowledge and experience in strategic business planning and business analysis.
  • Demonstrate ability to undertake market assessments and use the information generated to support the producer organizations to leverage these opportunities to remain competitive.
  • Knowledge of equity financing (e.g. venture capital and/or private equity investing).
  • Strong computer literacy, preferably with Microsoft Office Suite.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals diplomatically and tactfully.
  • Ability to integrate financial services within the value chains with the view to foster trust and build strong relationship between chain actors and financial service providers.
  • Must be courteous, honest and of high integrity, especially in high-pressure situations.
  • Proven interpersonal and communication skills with ability to relate to individuals and groups diplomatically and tactfully.
  • Self-starter and self-motivator with the ability to work in a multicultural and multi-sector setting.
  • Must be a team player and have the ability to execute and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to follow directions and independently complete assigned tasks (written or verbal).
  • Ability to work a varied schedule to include early mornings, weekends and some evenings.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds (14 kilograms) floor to waist.
  • Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

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Senior Financial Analyst at KenGen

Reporting to the Chief Energy Economist, the job holder will be responsible for providing enough decision-making support in matters to do with cost effectiveness and competitiveness of tariffs.

In addition, the job holder will participate in the development and regular update of the corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) financial risk profile for the portfolio and make appropriate recommendations to management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and continuously improve project analysis and tariff setting models.
  • Test analyse the impact of the tariffs on the company’s revenue requirements over the forecasted period.
  • Participate in the preparation of KenGen tenders in response to the regulator for new power plants.
  • Participate in the preparation of PPAS.
  • Participate in the development and regular update of the corporate PPA financial risk profile for the portfolio and make appropriate recommendations
  • Engage in value analysis on the impact of new legislation and regulations on KenGen’s business ensuring timely communication on all relevant issues.
  • Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution.
  • Make decisions using standard operating procedures

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics or Finance from a recognized university.
  • Master’s degree in Finance is an added advantage
  • Professional qualification in Finance ( CPA, ACCA) or related field is mandatory
  • Member of ICPAK
  • Certified Financial analyst (C.F.A.) will be an added advantage.
  • At least Seven (7) years’ experience as a Finance officer in a busy commercial/finance working environment and knowledge of Financial Modelling
  • Technical skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills

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Process Improvement Officer at KenGen

This role is responsible for implementing the Company’s process improvement agenda by identifying best-fit process improvement avenues and value-add or mitigation measures to curb poor internal service delivery.

Responsibilities

Process Improvement

  • Analyze and evaluate existing business processes, both electronic and physical, and identify process efficiency and effectiveness improvement opportunities such as bottlenecks, risks, duplicate activities, compliance to regulations (when applicable), and support process improvement activities in these areas;
  • Implement Lean and/or Six Sigma methods to design and implement process efficiencies;
  • Provides direction and oversight to process improvement project teams to design and implement solutions that meet applicable business requirements;
  • Identify new business improvements / services / products generated from business performance / process analysis and lead in their implementation rollout to ensure significant value to the business;
  • Manage a portfolio of best practice avenues, benchmarking alternatives and tracking of the improvements;
  • Perform project management, analytics, and measure to ensure milestones are met and deliverables achieved. To actively monitor project risks, foresee/identify potential problems and proactively identify solutions to address in advance;
  • To ensure the business impact and project objectives/dependencies are identified, reported on and managed at all times; and
  • Maintain corporate processes related documentation for purposes of sharing with relevant stakeholders and for staff to improve their functional deliverables.

Strategy Management

  • Lead and facilitate continuous improvement efforts in support of corporate strategic goals and operational business needs;
  • Develop and co-ordinate the performance excellence / performance improvement vision and deployment planning as defined by the Executive Team;
  • Facilitate the design and implementation of new/improved process models and organizational structures;
  • To assist in the development and implementation of a ‘best-in-class’ continuous improvement strategy;
  • Ensure key business process and improvement activities are aligned to the strategic priorities of the business and identified best-practice benchmarking; and
  • Support in Strategy review through process-based Situational Analysis of internal processes and review sessions.

Business Performance

  • Support in problem and solution development while helping key stakeholders break through organizational barriers and identify value-proposition;
  • Coordinate periodic operational review meetings and quarterly strategic / top management review meetings to examine progress and overall business performance;
  • Implement and maintain Business Intelligence metrics to provide top management with real-time developments of critical performance-related elements; and
  • Undertake continuous Business Processes Reviews and Improvements based on process value analysis relative to the strategy and coordinate review meetings with process owners to examine progress and overall impact on business performance.

Corporate Reporting

  • Prepare quarterly Board papers on process improvement progress;
  • Ensure progress monitoring, evaluation and reporting and prepare papers on process improvements to ExCo; and
  • Develop corporate presentations and maintain a repository of reports and presentations submitted by the Company.

Managerial / Others

  • Identify, develop, deploy and retain talented staff including completing performance appraisals, personal development and succession plans effectively and on time in accordance with the established performance management system;
  • Prepare and submit sectional budgets for approval by the Management and Director and ensure prudent use of resources;
  • Prepare and circulate the section’s monthly report and ensure follow through for the gaps; identified;
  • Review tender documents initiated in the department and ensure timely availability of resources necessary to meet departmental objectives.

Occasional duties:

  • Involved in preparation of reports for other stakeholders as well as Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and project briefs.
  • Represent the Strategy Manager in internal and external consultative meetings and engagements.
  • Spearhead corporate culture activities in the department;
  • Coordinate and conduct ISO audits in the section.
  • Represent the Strategy Manager in key stakeholder engagements that may include project collaborations and resolution of corporate performance issues.

Judgment and decision making

  • Implement critical decisions regarding the company future in light of current and future conditions;
  • Recommend business improvement ideas to be implemented across the business, process improvement tools and program of process turn around measurement and evidence gathering;
  • Identify action plans for development and implementation of cost management initiatives; and
  • Provide procedural advice to departmental staff, conduct performance appraisal for the officers and recommend staff for promotion; re-deployment, training and competency development.

Advice/ Recommendations

  • Advise management on business improvement initiatives to be implemented and updates on key areas of process improvements;
  • Provide advice on development / revision of Company policies and procedures in line with the strategy as well as for the Strategy Development department;
  • Prepare Board approval papers on objective corporate performance;
  • Liaise with consultants on best practices;

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in a Technical, Science or Business-related field;
  • Possession of a Master’s degree in a managerial, strategy or in a business related field is an added advantage;
  • Relevant professional qualifications and membership in a related field from a recognized institution is mandatory
  • Professional qualification in Project Management would be an added advantage.
  • At least Seven (7) years’ experience with at least three (3) years at senior management level in a leading organization;
  • A proven track record in process improvement programs, improvement analytical experience from a similar role, including project management and business analysis;
  • Excellent understanding of continuous improvement concepts including Six Sigma, Lean and value stream mapping;
  • Strong analytical, project and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into operational requirements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of Partners, senior managers, and subject matter experts;
  • Relevant experience in the energy sector and familiarity with key sector stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership and competence in managing diverse teams. Proven experience in engaging top management teams, anticipating, filtering and accelerating issues and problem resolution across divisions, departments and teams.

Skills and Competences

  • Planning, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Business acumen, organisational and entrepreneurial skills
  • Sound decision making and judgement skills
  • Negotiation and people management skills
  • Relationship management and cross-functional business skills
  • Proficiency in SAP and Business Intelligence systems
  • Oral and written communication skills with Proficiency in MS Suite of packages

Additional requirements

Candidates shortlisted for the interview of Manager and Chief Officer positions will be required to submit the following:

  1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
  2. Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
  3. Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
  4. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
  5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.

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Chief Communications Officer at KenGen

Reporting to Communications Manager, the job holder will be responsible for augmenting efforts to communicate the mission, vision and values of the company by under-taking the delivery of external communications, including website and other communications and publications, media relations and customer relations in liaison with other staff.

Will also be responsible for editing internal and external publications, and the company’s social media platforms.

Responsibilities

  • To undertake the delivery of external communications, including website and other communications and publications, media relations and customer relations in liaison with other staff;
  • Drafting press releases, responding to media enquiries and building dialogue with journalists and ensuring media coverage of KenGen activities and concerns
  • Preparing speeches to further public relations objectives.
  • Coordination and implementation of internal and external communications
  • Day-to-day management of the KenGen website, including updating and ongoing monitoring, gaining input from other KenGen staff as necessary.
  • leading work on the design, content and production of flyers, brochures and factsheets targeting external stakeholders together with the other staff, taking the lead on the development of content and appearance of each edition.
  • Sourcing articles and images from sources within and outside the company
  • Sub-editing and proof reading articles.
  • Writing articles.
  • Monitoring media coverage of the company
  • Implementing and maintaining a “house style” in all written communications.
  • Build and regularly update a database of key journalists
  • Organize press conferences and other media events
  • Participate in the organization of the KenGen Energy Management Awards
  • Run the company’s digital media platforms: Facebook, Twitter etc. and work closely with the Communications Affairs Manager to respond to issues raised.
  • Undertake the delivery of KenGen’s corporate advertising

Dimensions

  • Media relations
  • External communications
  • Publications
  • Website and Intranet
  • Writing and editing
  • Advertising
  • Digital media, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

Relationships

  • Reporting to Communications Manager and working closely with other staff in the department
  • Establish a good relationship within KenGen from whom information will be obtained
  • Establish a strong relationship with editors and reporters

Knowledge and Experience

  • Previous experience working in a media house or public relations department
  • proven strategic communications implementation experience, including media relations, government affairs, thought leadership;
  • Proven ability to implement crisis communications
  • Proven ability in managing and implementing media relations
  • Proven ability to make critical decisions independently without supervision
  • Ability to work closely and cooperatively with internal and external associates
  • Proven ability to manage websites and digital platforms
  • Attention to detail and strong customer service focus
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work within an ever-changing environment with flexibility and acceptance

Skills and Competences

  • strong writing and editing skills
  • Proven ability to make critical decisions independently without supervision
  • Ability to work closely and cooperatively with internal and external associates
  • Attention to detail and strong customer service focus

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Public Relations/Journalism/Media Studies from a recognized institution
  • Post-graduate qualification in Mass Communication/Public Relations/Journalism/Media Studies/Science or a related field is mandatory.
  • Excellent editing skills
  • Master’s degree in a related discipline from a recognized institution will also be an added advantage
  • Working experience as a Sub-Editor in a media house will be an added advantage.
  • At least seven (7) years working experience preferably in communication and/or public relations, three (3) of which must be at a Senior Officer level.
  • Working experience as a Sub-Editor in a media house will be an added advantage.
  • Have working experience of not less than 5 years preferably in Communication and/or Public Relations.
  • Should have good attention to detail and good relationship management skills.
  • Extensive experience in writing/editing in a professional environment.
  • Knowledge of electronic publishing and web design management.
  • Active engagement and use of various social media platforms, including writing/ creating institutional online assets.

Additional requirements

Candidates shortlisted for the interview of Manager and Chief Officer positions will be required to submit the following:

  1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
  2. Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
  3. Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
  4. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
  5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.

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Dispatch Manager at KenGen

Reporting to the Operations Director , the job holder is responsible for managing dispatch and monitoring of electricity generating units, optimal utilization of hydro resource, monitoring & taking action to remedy stability of the power system and for liaison between KenGen and Kenya Power & Lightning Company (KPLC) and other stake holders in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

  • To manage the KenGen Dispatch Centre by providing the link between KenGen and KPLC & other stake holders.
  • Coordinating all the operations and maintenance programs of the KenGen plants whilst ensuring plant availability, reliability, safety and security of the power system.
  • Monitor and report the KenGen energy sales contribution to the National energy demand
  • To ensure optimum hydro resource utilization while maintaining optimal dam levels and achieving the PPA Dependable energy requirement.
  • Co‐ordinate with NCC (KPLC) during power system restoration after a system Blackout or system disturbance.
  • Provide daily updates of KenGen plants performance, hydrology, outages, declared capacity and availed energy.
  • Ensures timely monthly reconciliation of KenGen capacity, availed energy and fuel stocks data with KPLC for billing and invoice preparation purposes.
  • Advise management on the impact of additional power production by the Independ Power Producers (IPPS) on the KenGen’s market share
  • To ensure implementation and adherence to the PPAs.
  • Execute strategic initiatives to ensure operations efficiency
  • Monitor operations efficiency
  • Approve EFT, and workflowgen in the system
  • Prepare and regularly updates the department’s strategy and performance targets in line with KenGen’s strategy.
  • Prepare and monitor the department’s budget to ensure adherence to allocated budget.
  • Ensure that Staff policies and procedures are adhered to by all within the area
  • Maintain cordial Industrial relation within the Department in collaboration with Area and National office of the workers Union

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Relevant professional qualifications and membership in a related field from a recognized institution such as Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), IEK, etc.
  • Post Graduate diploma in Project Management and relevant master’s degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
  • At least ten (10) years relevant experience in an engineering field, three (3) of which MUST be at the level of a Chief Engineer.
  • Knowledge in Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
  • Vast knowledge in standards, laws and regulations governing power plant operations.
  • Extensive experience in project management with proven track record of successful implementation.

Skills and Competences

  • Leadership and people management skills
  • Sound decision making and judgement skills
  • Business acumen and commercial skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Contract and project negotiation skills.
  • Personal initiative; ability to work independently and in a team under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to analyse and process complex information regarding plant operations.
  • Experience in usage of computers and office software packages

Additional requirements

Candidates shortlisted for the interview of Manager and Chief Officer positions will be required to submit the following:

  1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
  2. Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
  3. Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
  4. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
  5. Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.

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Communications Officer at KenGen

Reporting to Chief Communications Officer, Media Relations, the job holder will be responsible for assisting in editing and issuing press releases, and arranging media interviews, responding to media enquiries, requests, development of content and regularly updating the company’s website and assisting with the production of publicity materials, including leaflets and posters

Responsibilities

  • Assist in liaising with journalists, editing and issuing press releases, and arranging media interviews
  • Respond to media enquiries, requests
  • Assist in developing content and regularly updating the company’s website
  • Assisting with the production of publicity materials, including leaflets and posters
  • Maintain a media database.
  • Maintain records of media coverage and provide monthly analyses
  • Maintain a calendar of media events
  • Assist in developing media releases and speeches
  • Help identify media opportunities to raise the company’s profile
  • Planning and organizing visits of internal and external VIP guests , including media tours
  • Writing articles for internal and external publications
  • Design internal staff newsletter and other publications
  • Videography, shooting and editing.
  • Be responsible for the company’s photo library
  • Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution.
  • Make Makes decisions using standard operating procedures

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field
  • A master’s degree in communication or related field is an added advantage
  • Professional qualification and valid membership of is mandatory ( PRSK)
  • Previous relevant work experience required.
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
  • Good command of English and Swahili
  • Knowledge and experience in Desk Top Publishing packages a must
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills

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Senior Tax Officer at KenGen

Reporting to the Assistant Manager-Tax, the ideal candidate will be accountable for implementing tax laws to ensure the company is tax compliant with minimum tax exposures while exploiting tax planning opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on various tax implications on company’s projects to reduce tax exposures and Review, advise and negotiate for favourable tax clauses in tender documents and contracts to reduce the burden of tax on the company.
  • Review, advise and negotiate for favourable tax clauses in the supplier contracts to reduce the burden of tax on the company.
  • Interpret and advise on Double tax treaties so to reduce the burden of tax on the company.
  • Apply and follow up on tax exemptions
  • Train staff on changes in tax legislations to ensure tax compliance.
  • Identify and prepare tax proposals to The National Treasury for consideration in the fiscal budget.
  • Respond to queries raised by internal and external stakeholders such as Kenya Revenue Authority.
  • Review of tax schedules and tax returns to ensure tax compliance. Coordinate and provide information necessary for internal and external tax compliance audits.
  • Compute current and deferred tax expenses for the company’s financial reporting.
  • Advise on tax planning initiatives to minimize the tax cost/exposure to the company within the Tax Law.
  • Supervise direct reports in the day to day activities.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree holder in Finance or Accounting from a recognized university;
  • Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or ACCA (UK) or its equivalent and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Kenya (ICPAK)
  • At least 8 years of experience as a officer in a reputable tax consultancy firm or in any relevant tax management environment with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
  • Thorough understanding of Kenyan Tax Laws.
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting standards and principles.

Skills and Competences

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Good negotiation skills.
  • IT skills with proficiency in MS Word, MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work well with cross functional teams.
  • Experience in use of SAP will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision

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Environmental Conservation Officer at KenGen

The job holder is responsible for implementation of the company’s corporate strategic plans and programs for Environmental or Natural Ecosystems Conservation within the company operation areas and/ or catchment ecosystems, participate in conservation business case studies and demonstrate socio-economic and environmental returns on company investments on catchment conservation activities.

He/She ensures that company operations are in-line with all applicable environmental sustainability guidelines and international best environmental conservation practices, promote conservation of energy generation resources and formation of partnerships for conservation initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate conservation measures within the Company and its Environs.
  • Implement conservation partnerships undertaken by the Company such as the Kenya Energy Sector Environment Program (KEEP), WRMA, TNC, IDH, KWS KFS, etc.
  • Implement determination of areas within KenGen operation areas that require conservation efforts and prepare conservation plans and programs.
  • Implement monitoring and evaluating the benefits of the conservation initiatives by the Company by preparing annual reports detailing key areas of conservation such as acreage of conserved areas and assess benefits of conservation initiatives at global, national, and local communities’ levels.
  • Implement the review from time to time the Company’s environmental conservation strategy and plans and advice on any necessary revisions.
  • Advice the Company on legal requirements of Environmental Management and Conservation.
  • Prepare conservation reports for the Environmental Management Agency as and when they are required.
  • Collect scientific data and prepare reports relating to environmental conservation.
  • Keep updated with new environmental conservation developments such as Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) and recommend how the developments can be incorporated in the company operations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc.) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in any of the following: Environmental Science/Studies or Natural Resource Management, Environmental Planning and Management, Environmental Conservation related field (Biological Sciences, Forestry) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Master of Science or Arts Degree in any of the following disciplines; Environmental Sciences/Studies, Climate Change Policy and related field, Natural Resource Sciences, Environmental Planning and Management, Climate Change or any other related field, is an added advantage.
  • Registration with NEMA as an EIA/EA expert
  • Registration with relevant Professional body such as Environment Institute of Kenya (EIK)Proficiency MS Office and General Computer literacy
  • Demonstrate understanding of the Environmental Policies and statutes.
  • At least 5 years of experience in conservation related work.

Skills and Competences

  • Communication
  • Stakeholder mobilization to support conservation activities
  • Social mobilizing skills
  • Project conception and proposal skills
  • Networking skills
  • Skills in applying different conservation methodologies
  • Conservation project monitoring skills
  • Project budgeting and monitoring

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Legal Services at Controller of Budget

Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package.

Reporting to the Controller of Budget, the officer will be responsible for formulation and implementation of Legal, Governance and Compliance policies, systems and procedures and overseeing research on legal matters.

Responsibilities

  • Head the Legal Services Directorate;
  • Advise management on legal, governance and compliance issues;
  • Formulate legal, governance & compliance strategic direction aligned to government policies and the Constitution;
  • Oversee implementation of legal, governance & compliance policies, systems and procedures;
  • Initiate research on legal issues;
  • Provide legal counsel to the institution on legal and legislative matters and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements;
  • Ensure adequate preparation and representation of the institution in litigation cases
  • Advise on any legal issues that may arise in the course of executing the mandate of the Office;
  • Oversee drawing of contracts and agreements for the organization;
  • Advise and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
  • Ensure safe custody of legal documents.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned by the Controller of Budget.

Qualifications

  • Must have a Master’s degree in Law from a recognized university;
  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university;
  • Must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Law;
  • Must have at least 10 years’ relevant work experience at management level;
  • Must be an Advocate of the High Court;
  • Must be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
  • Sound knowledge of relevant laws, government policies and regulations.

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

  • Excellent Leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Integrity
  • Team player
  • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

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