Saturday, 17 August 2019

Area Leaf Manager at British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for an Area Leaf Manager to join our team. Our new colleague will be based in Western Kenya Region, Oyani Leaf Centre.

 

 Key Accountabilities:

 

Operations/ Professional/ Business:

 

  • Timely prepare, obtain approval from the LOM (Leaf Operations Manager), implement and continuously monitor a crop action plan to produce the agreed quality, quantity and cost of tobacco leaf.
  • Timely evaluate and communicate to the LOM (K) progress on the approved action plan and leaf center objectives to enable timely, effective and efficient decision making.
  • Provide professional & technical coaching and assistance to the extension personnel and farmers to enable them grow high quality and quantity of tobacco at optimal returns
  • Continuously evaluate competitor activity and put in place counter measures to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Disseminate an appropriate company policy on growing Tobacco to farmers and the community for good corporate image
  • Implement, coach and ensure compliance by all direct and indirect reports on all company guidelines and policies (EH&S, Afforestation, procurement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, General standing instructions, fleet, IT & Accounting).
  • Timely plan, forecast & communicate materials & supplies (M&S) requirement for the leaf center.
  • Identify, evaluate & manage business risks within the leaf center environment implementing short- and long-term management measures while obtaining necessary approvals from LOM (K).

 

 Management:

 

  • Effectively manage loans issued to farmers to ensure crop quality and quantity
  • objectives are met while minimizing risk of loan defaulting
  • Timely prepare obtain approval from LOM (K), implement and continuously monitor the leaf center budget to ensure the achievement of cost objectives.

 

Leadership:

 

Coach, develop and motivate all staff to ensure optimal individual output in line with the leaf center operations.

 

Relationship:

 

Maintain on-going basis good relations with all local stakeholders and community, Government departments and also business fraternity.

On a continuous basis manage leaf center employee’s welfare.

 

Innovation: Continuously evaluate current practices in in the leaf center to be able to identify and recommend possible areas for improvement.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

 

  • B. Sc in Agriculture, Agronomy or horticulture.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in the field.
  • Practical Knowledge on leaf buying and Grading
  • Computer skills.

 

British American Tobacco is one of the world’s leading multinational companies, with brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries.

We are proud that we are consistently among the top 5 companies on the London Stock Exchange.

Our portfolio includes our world-famous Global Drive Brands – Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall and Rothmans – along with many other leading international brands, such as Vogue, Peter Stuyvesant and State Express 555.

Alongside our traditional tobacco business, we are also developing products that offer consumers potentially less risky alternatives to regular cigarettes. Our Next Generation Products are already leading the way in the Industry of vapour and tobacco heating devices. We continue to develop a solid portfolio of consumer solutions which already include well known global brands like Vype, glo and Voke.

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Project Manager at Safaricom

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the PMO Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the position holder will coordinate and manage projects assigned to ensure implementation within agreed timelines and processes as well as provide project support services in the management and execution of projects within the department.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  •         Management of projects using agreed methodology. i.e. Waterfall or Agile
  •         In association with stakeholders, refine project requirements, assumptions and constraints through communication with stakeholders and/or by reviewing project documents to baseline the scope of work and enable development of the execution plan.
  •          Develop the resource management plan (Human Resource), by identifying resource requirements and obtaining commitments from internal, external, and procured sources to complete all project activities.
  •         Refine project estimates in order to determine and define project baseline, schedule.
  •          Establish project controls by defining the required correct processes, measures, and controls to manage project change, communications, procurement, risk, quality, and human resources to facilitate project executing and controlling processes, and to ensure compliance with generally accepted industry standards.
  •          Develop a formal and comprehensive project plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables, acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate project executing, controlling, and closing processes.
  •          Obtain project plan approval by reviewing the plan with the client and other required stakeholders to confirm project baselines prior to proceeding with project executing processes.
  •          Implement the project plan by ensuring the execution of project activities and tasks to produce project deliverables.
  •          Manage project progress by ensuring that activities are executed as planned in order to achieve the project objectives.
  •          Communicate project progress by producing project reports to provide timely and accurate project status and decision support information to stakeholders.
  •          Implement quality assurance procedures by performing project control activities to meet project objectives.
  •          Measure project performance continually by comparing results to the baseline in order to identify project trends and variances.
  •          Take timely corrective action by addressing the root causes in the problem areas in order to eliminate or minimize negative impact.
  •          Evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective actions by measuring subsequent performance in order to determine the need further actions.
  •          Ensure compliance with the change management plan by monitoring response to change initiatives in order to manage scope.
  •          Reassess project control plans by scheduling periodic reviews in order to ensure their effectiveness and accuracy.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  •   BSc. in Computer Science / Business oriented degree.
  •          Other IT technical certification an advantage
  •         Certificate in project planning/project management expertise or PRINCE 2, PMP or Agile
  •         2-3  years’ experience as an IT analyst in a busy IT environment
  •          Planning and organization
  •         Experience as a projects team member in a large project preferably an IT project
  •         A good understanding of managing projects in a changing business environment
  •          Experience in providing administrative and project support

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Head Of Finance at BSK Global Technologies

BSK Global Technologies is a Technology Company offering Solutions in ICT Hardware, Software and Services across different industries.

BSK is seeking to recruit a skilled and motivated Head of Finance to head the execution of the organization’s Finance Strategy and Operations.

Overall Purpose:

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Finance is responsible for the planning, implementation and oversight of all finance activities, including budgeting, financial forecasting, project accounting and contract negotiations.

 

As a member of the BSK Global Technologies Executive Team, the Head of Finance will participate in executive level decision-making, strategic planning and development of business initiatives and advancing the overall mission and goals of BSK Global.

The Head of Finance will also ensure that all financial reporting and related compliance requirements are fulfilled andalso provide strong financial leadership for BSK Global Technologies.

Main Responsibilities:

Oversee the overall Organization Finance Strategy: Participate in the development of BSK Global Technologies strategic plans and programs, formulate organization financial policies and processes to support organization strategy, member of BSK Executive Team, evaluate and advise on the impact of long term planning, introduction of new programs/strategies/products including pricing, revenues, cost impact and profitability.

Financial Administration: Oversee all financial operations of the organization including execution of organization strategy, corporate finance, accounting, budgeting & forecasting, financial reporting, management reporting, billing and collections, audit, taxation and financial regulatory compliance.

Supply Chain Management: Formulate and ensure compliance of procurement policies, processes and operations. Head the vendor management functions including vendor onboarding and continuous vendor performance management.

Financial Systems: Spearhead the organization financial systems to ensure digitization of financial processes and operations and ensure all operations are recorded in the organizations Financial IT platforms in a timely and accurate manner.

Forecasting and Commercial Support: Support Bid Teams, Commercial and PMO teams with the on-going management of existing and potential new clients as required in a financial advisory capacity.

Project Finance Management: Oversee overall project pricing for RFP and RFB to including formulation of competitive pricing strategies and models, risk management, continuous financial tracking of projects during implementation and regular reporting on financial project performance.

Team Management: Direct functional manager to the staff within the Finance department. Effectively negotiate with multiple levels of executive management. Ensure result oriented and regular operational, strategic and governance meetings for clients, partners and vendors.

Position Requirements:

  • B.Com Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
  • CPA (K) or equivalent
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior Finance leadership position
  • Project accounting experience is a must
  • Past finance experience in IT firm is a plus
  • Registered member of the accounting body
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
  • Excellent accounting software user. SAGE system preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and confidentiality

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Protocol Assistant at United Nations Office at Nairobi

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in the United Nations Office at Nairobi, Central Support Services CSS, Host Country Services Unit (HCSU).

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, HCSU the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Responsibilities

1. Performs general office administrative tasks related to the day to day running of the Unit: a) leave and attendance recording, arrangements for meetings and other events, reservations, budget follow-up, etc.), including preparing and/or processing of administrative requests/documents (e.g. requisitions, transport requests, overtime expenditure authorizations, etc.). b) Reviews, records, routes and/or processes incoming/outgoing mail and other documents; c) Maintains calendar/schedules, prepares internal meeting minutes; tracks and follows-up pending actions. d) Monitors daily press for notices affecting the functioning of HCSU. e) Uses the UN standard Office software package to produce a variety of routine correspondence, generates a variety of standard reports, tables, charts, graphs, etc.; Compiles and organizes information and pertinent background material from various sources for reports, work plans, briefings, meetings, etc. f) Assists in the verification of requisite documents, approvals, signatures, etc. to ensure compliance with relevant GoK requirements; proofreads documents for completeness and grammatical and typographical accuracy and edits texts for adherence to established formatting standards. g) Monitors internal work processes and schedules relating to the unit’s outputs and tasks; assists in compiling and updating standard operating procedures, monitors changes in the latter and communicates relevant information to appropriate staff inside and the Unit; h) Responds or drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications, uses standard work processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports. i) Researches, compiles and organizes information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc. j) Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases. Proofreads documents and edits texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for format. Proofreads documents and edits texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for format

2. Acts as the client focal point for the Unit a) Screens phone calls and visitors; responds to information requests and inquiries and as necessary, refers them to appropriate staff for handling. b) Collects, sorts and issues processed documents ready for collection by the client at the main reception desk; c) Updates and maintains the HSCU client distribution/contact lists/databases; assembles documents, reports and other materials for dissemination to staff and clients of the Unit; d) Assists the clerk in maintaining files (both paper and electronic), the data-entry clerk in maintaining the databases for the Unit; performs basic data entry and extraction functions; e) Assists the inventory focal point as and when required.

3. Responsible for new staff joining the Unit a) Coordinates the provision of furniture, IT equipment, name signs, telephone and stationary, etc. b) Acquaints new staff with HCSU Standard Operating Procedures, provides guidance to new staff on general office processes and procedures, computer applications, etc. c) Provides secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc. Assists in the maintenance of websites by scanning, converting and posting a variety of documents onto the site. Assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software. d) Maintains files (both paper and electronic) and databases for work unit. Provides guidance to less experienced staff on general office processes and procedures, computer applications, etc.

4. Stands in for the Liaison Assistant/Clerk(s) when they are absent/indisposed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

•Professionalism: Knowledge of general office and administrative support including administrative policies, processes and procedures. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

•Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

•Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

High school diploma or completion of secondary school is required. Formal training in diplomatic protocol will be an added advantage.

Work Experience

A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in Maintaining files (both paper and electronic) and database or related.area is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available for three months. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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INTERN – Cities and Climate Change at United Nations Human Settlements Programme

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. For close to forty years, UN-Habitat has been working in human settlements throughout the world, focusing on building a brighter future for villages, towns, and cities of all sizes.

UN-Habitat’s Urban Planning and Design Branch supports countries in developing urban planning methods and promotes urban planning approaches to address urban growth and urban transformation processes in countries with rapid urbanization and where cities face urban challenges. The Branch consists of three units, including the Climate Change Planning Unit (CCPU).

CCPU is leading and coordinating UN-Habitat’s work on urban climate change mitigation and adaptation, implementing several flagship initiatives and projects.
– The Cities and Climate Change Initiative (CCCI), launched in August 2008, supports small- and medium-sized cities in developing countries to address the climate challenge, and become more resilient to climate change and embrace low-carbon strategies.
– Projects such as Developing and Financing City Climate Action Plans; Pro-poor planning of Climate Resilience in Marginalized Neighborhoods; Accelerating Climate Action through the Promotion of Urban Low Emission Development Strategies; Addressing Urban and Human Settlement Issues in National Adaptation Plans; etc.
– CCPU is also overseeing the mainstreaming of Climate Change, one of UN-Habitat’s four cross-cutting topics, into the agency’s normative and operational work.

The UN-Habitat Cities and Climate Change internship is for 6 months.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of the Leader of the Climate Change Planning Unit, the intern will carry out the following duties:

– Assist in planning and implementing CCPU related adaptation and mitigation projects, and normative publications.
– Research on contemporary topics related to cities and climate change and sustainable urbanization.
– Assist in planning, preparing and implementing CCPU related events.
– Prepare articles for the CCCI newsletters and other relevant publications by the Unit. Review CCPU’s experience to date and help share this knowledge via online media or other publications.
– Perform other tasks relevant to candidate and CCPU, as jointly determined by the CCPU team.

Tasks Opportunities:
– Familiarize oneself with the United Nations and UN-Habitat
– Technical issues involving the urban development and climate change
– How agencies respond to requests from member states, donors and partners
– Additionally, your supervisor will be willing to introduce you to other colleagues at UN-Habitat in whose work you may be interested, for informal ‘informational interviews’ and networking purposes
– Training Opportunities in an official UN language (at cost)

Competencies

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Be computer literate in standard software applications.

Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Preferred Areas of Studies:
Urban or Land-use Planning, Climate Change Science or related topic.

Additionally, in the cover letter, the candidate should indicate how an internship with the Climate Change Planning Unit corresponds to their academic interests or will contribute to their professional development, and explain why she/he would be a strong candidate for this internship.

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Spanish is highly desirable.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include:
1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:
– Title of the degree you are currently pursuing
– Graduation Date
– IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
– Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship

Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).

2. Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated).

3. A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

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Driver at Foreign and Commonwealth Office

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support

To provide transport services for staff and other authorised passengers at the British High Commission (BHC) to and from assigned destinations within Kenya in a safe, efficient and courteous manner, strictly adhering to road traffic rules, Foreign & Commonwealth Office Transport Policy, BHC Transport Policy and Post’s security regulations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of Nairobi’s biggest missions, providing an all-round logistics support to a growing mission. The successful applicant must have an ABCE, clean driving licence and have a minimum of four years driving experience. The applicants also require good working knowledge of the city, its environs and other areas of the country.
The individual will need to be extremely efficient in managing their time in an environment which is dynamic and liable to change at very short notice.  The individual should be able to think ahead and choose the best route for the journey, demonstrate initiative, be extremely discreet and polite in all dealings with both internal and external contacts as a representative of the Mission.
Roles and responsibilities:   

  • Carry out daily maintenance checks on BHC vehicles. Ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy before starting on their journey including tyres, petrol, oil and lubricants as well as spare tyre, jack etc.
  • Drive authorised passengers to meetings and functions in and around Nairobi and also up-country.
  • Drive the BHC’s Armoured Vehicle.
  • Meet authorised passengers at, or deliver them to, Kenyan airports as required.
  • Accurately complete journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicle.
  • Ensure passenger safety by ensuring that they wear their seat belts and, if in an armoured vehicle, they receive a passenger brief.
  • Have a well-documented journey plan when proceeding on long safaris. Use the issued tracking devices and satellite telephones as required.
  • Ensure vehicles are serviced at the stated mileage and all details documented in the Logbook.
  • Make pickups and deliveries of authorised passengers, furniture and equipment and deliver water to properties using the BHC’s water bowsers.
  • Work on a pre-determined shift programme.
  • Submit all purchase receipts to the Transport Manager and ensuring that any mechanical faults are reported to the BHC Mechanics.
  • Maintain contact with the BHC by using the existing radio/communication system and ensure that fitted dashboard cameras are properly utilised.
  • Maintain a high degree of confidentially and discreteness in discussions and travels involving the nature of the role, passengers and destinations, etc.
  • Ensuring the safety and security of passengers and vehicle in your care.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Section, Transport Planner or Transport Manager, including, but not restricted to covering for colleagues during official absences, and manning the BHC reception/switchboard when required.
  • Able to communicate effectively in English, in person, on the phone and in writing
  • Possess a clean police record
  • Possess a full clean valid driving licence (ABCE).
  • Proven experience in driving heavy commercial vehicles i.e. trucks & water bowsers
  • Minimum of a secondary school education KCSE certificate
  • 5 years’ experience as a Driver within a government or NGO or Corporate/Office environment
  • Good knowledge of local city roads, locations of government offices and main roads to other parts of the country
  • Good computer skills
  • Good driver customer service protocols and proactive organisational skills
  • Specialised driver training
  • Experience of driving B6 armoured vehicles
  • First aid certificate
Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
30 August 2019

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Safaricom Technology Academy Internship at Safaricom

The Safaricom Technology Academy is a 3 month internship program that is targeted to Ongoing Kenyan Degree Students. The internship positions are within the Technology Division and report to various designated supervisors. The students will undergo an internship program, which includes a combination of job & functional exposure, work, and project assignments.

 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Carrying out all duties assigned by the reporting managers in the various departments in the Technology division.
  • Participation in the implementation of Projects and/or services as required in Technology Division.
  • Actively participate in Technology Division activities and events.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Job Requirements:

  • The students SHOULD BE in their 3rd to 5th year of University.
  • This internship is targeting on-going University students. NOTE: GRADUATED CANDIDATES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
  • Preference will be given to students undertaking degree courses in Computer Science/ Information Technology/Mechanical Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering, Software Engineering or any other Engineering and ICT related Fields.
  • Candidates with IP Networking skills (CCNA), Database Administrators, and Java/Android Developers are encouraged to apply.
  • Female Candidates and Persons with Disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Details: 

  • Before you apply, ensure you meet all the requirements of the role and that your CV reflects this and contains a current email address and mobile number. Successful candidates will be required to have a Certificate of Good Conduct (for Kenyan candidates and not older than 12 months old) and a valid Credit Certificate (CRB) from a reputable Credit Reference Bureau. Also a letter from the university requesting for an internship opportunity,
  • Please note, successful candidates will be expected to work anywhere in Kenya at Safaricom’s offices across the country
  • For Non – Kenyan students kindly ensure you get a valid Internship permit from the Immigration Office prior

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Area Leaf Manager at British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for an Area Leaf Manager to join our team. Our new colleague will be based in Western Kenya Region, Oyani Leaf Centre.

 

 Key Accountabilities:

 

Operations/ Professional/ Business:

 

  • Timely prepare, obtain approval from the LOM (Leaf Operations Manager), implement and continuously monitor a crop action plan to produce the agreed quality, quantity and cost of tobacco leaf.
  • Timely evaluate and communicate to the LOM (K) progress on the approved action plan and leaf center objectives to enable timely, effective and efficient decision making.
  • Provide professional & technical coaching and assistance to the extension personnel and farmers to enable them grow high quality and quantity of tobacco at optimal returns
  • Continuously evaluate competitor activity and put in place counter measures to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Disseminate an appropriate company policy on growing Tobacco to farmers and the community for good corporate image
  • Implement, coach and ensure compliance by all direct and indirect reports on all company guidelines and policies (EH&S, Afforestation, procurement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, General standing instructions, fleet, IT & Accounting).
  • Timely plan, forecast & communicate materials & supplies (M&S) requirement for the leaf center.
  • Identify, evaluate & manage business risks within the leaf center environment implementing short- and long-term management measures while obtaining necessary approvals from LOM (K).

 

 Management:

 

  • Effectively manage loans issued to farmers to ensure crop quality and quantity
  • objectives are met while minimizing risk of loan defaulting
  • Timely prepare obtain approval from LOM (K), implement and continuously monitor the leaf center budget to ensure the achievement of cost objectives.

 

Leadership:

 

Coach, develop and motivate all staff to ensure optimal individual output in line with the leaf center operations.

 

Relationship:

 

Maintain on-going basis good relations with all local stakeholders and community, Government departments and also business fraternity.

On a continuous basis manage leaf center employee’s welfare.

 

Innovation: Continuously evaluate current practices in in the leaf center to be able to identify and recommend possible areas for improvement.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

 

  • B. Sc in Agriculture, Agronomy or horticulture.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in the field.
  • Practical Knowledge on leaf buying and Grading
  • Computer skills.

 

British American Tobacco is one of the world’s leading multinational companies, with brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries.

We are proud that we are consistently among the top 5 companies on the London Stock Exchange.

Our portfolio includes our world-famous Global Drive Brands – Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall and Rothmans – along with many other leading international brands, such as Vogue, Peter Stuyvesant and State Express 555.

Alongside our traditional tobacco business, we are also developing products that offer consumers potentially less risky alternatives to regular cigarettes. Our Next Generation Products are already leading the way in the Industry of vapour and tobacco heating devices. We continue to develop a solid portfolio of consumer solutions which already include well known global brands like Vype, glo and Voke.

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Project Manager at Safaricom

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the PMO Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the position holder will coordinate and manage projects assigned to ensure implementation within agreed timelines and processes as well as provide project support services in the management and execution of projects within the department.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  •         Management of projects using agreed methodology. i.e. Waterfall or Agile
  •         In association with stakeholders, refine project requirements, assumptions and constraints through communication with stakeholders and/or by reviewing project documents to baseline the scope of work and enable development of the execution plan.
  •          Develop the resource management plan (Human Resource), by identifying resource requirements and obtaining commitments from internal, external, and procured sources to complete all project activities.
  •         Refine project estimates in order to determine and define project baseline, schedule.
  •          Establish project controls by defining the required correct processes, measures, and controls to manage project change, communications, procurement, risk, quality, and human resources to facilitate project executing and controlling processes, and to ensure compliance with generally accepted industry standards.
  •          Develop a formal and comprehensive project plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables, acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate project executing, controlling, and closing processes.
  •          Obtain project plan approval by reviewing the plan with the client and other required stakeholders to confirm project baselines prior to proceeding with project executing processes.
  •          Implement the project plan by ensuring the execution of project activities and tasks to produce project deliverables.
  •          Manage project progress by ensuring that activities are executed as planned in order to achieve the project objectives.
  •          Communicate project progress by producing project reports to provide timely and accurate project status and decision support information to stakeholders.
  •          Implement quality assurance procedures by performing project control activities to meet project objectives.
  •          Measure project performance continually by comparing results to the baseline in order to identify project trends and variances.
  •          Take timely corrective action by addressing the root causes in the problem areas in order to eliminate or minimize negative impact.
  •          Evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective actions by measuring subsequent performance in order to determine the need further actions.
  •          Ensure compliance with the change management plan by monitoring response to change initiatives in order to manage scope.
  •          Reassess project control plans by scheduling periodic reviews in order to ensure their effectiveness and accuracy.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  •   BSc. in Computer Science / Business oriented degree.
  •          Other IT technical certification an advantage
  •         Certificate in project planning/project management expertise or PRINCE 2, PMP or Agile
  •         2-3  years’ experience as an IT analyst in a busy IT environment
  •          Planning and organization
  •         Experience as a projects team member in a large project preferably an IT project
  •         A good understanding of managing projects in a changing business environment
  •          Experience in providing administrative and project support

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Head Of Finance at BSK Global Technologies

BSK Global Technologies is a Technology Company offering Solutions in ICT Hardware, Software and Services across different industries.

BSK is seeking to recruit a skilled and motivated Head of Finance to head the execution of the organization’s Finance Strategy and Operations.

Overall Purpose:

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Finance is responsible for the planning, implementation and oversight of all finance activities, including budgeting, financial forecasting, project accounting and contract negotiations.

 

As a member of the BSK Global Technologies Executive Team, the Head of Finance will participate in executive level decision-making, strategic planning and development of business initiatives and advancing the overall mission and goals of BSK Global.

The Head of Finance will also ensure that all financial reporting and related compliance requirements are fulfilled andalso provide strong financial leadership for BSK Global Technologies.

Main Responsibilities:

Oversee the overall Organization Finance Strategy: Participate in the development of BSK Global Technologies strategic plans and programs, formulate organization financial policies and processes to support organization strategy, member of BSK Executive Team, evaluate and advise on the impact of long term planning, introduction of new programs/strategies/products including pricing, revenues, cost impact and profitability.

Financial Administration: Oversee all financial operations of the organization including execution of organization strategy, corporate finance, accounting, budgeting & forecasting, financial reporting, management reporting, billing and collections, audit, taxation and financial regulatory compliance.

Supply Chain Management: Formulate and ensure compliance of procurement policies, processes and operations. Head the vendor management functions including vendor onboarding and continuous vendor performance management.

Financial Systems: Spearhead the organization financial systems to ensure digitization of financial processes and operations and ensure all operations are recorded in the organizations Financial IT platforms in a timely and accurate manner.

Forecasting and Commercial Support: Support Bid Teams, Commercial and PMO teams with the on-going management of existing and potential new clients as required in a financial advisory capacity.

Project Finance Management: Oversee overall project pricing for RFP and RFB to including formulation of competitive pricing strategies and models, risk management, continuous financial tracking of projects during implementation and regular reporting on financial project performance.

Team Management: Direct functional manager to the staff within the Finance department. Effectively negotiate with multiple levels of executive management. Ensure result oriented and regular operational, strategic and governance meetings for clients, partners and vendors.

Position Requirements:

  • B.Com Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
  • CPA (K) or equivalent
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior Finance leadership position
  • Project accounting experience is a must
  • Past finance experience in IT firm is a plus
  • Registered member of the accounting body
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
  • Excellent accounting software user. SAGE system preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and confidentiality

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Protocol Assistant at United Nations Office at Nairobi

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in the United Nations Office at Nairobi, Central Support Services CSS, Host Country Services Unit (HCSU).

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, HCSU the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Responsibilities

1. Performs general office administrative tasks related to the day to day running of the Unit: a) leave and attendance recording, arrangements for meetings and other events, reservations, budget follow-up, etc.), including preparing and/or processing of administrative requests/documents (e.g. requisitions, transport requests, overtime expenditure authorizations, etc.). b) Reviews, records, routes and/or processes incoming/outgoing mail and other documents; c) Maintains calendar/schedules, prepares internal meeting minutes; tracks and follows-up pending actions. d) Monitors daily press for notices affecting the functioning of HCSU. e) Uses the UN standard Office software package to produce a variety of routine correspondence, generates a variety of standard reports, tables, charts, graphs, etc.; Compiles and organizes information and pertinent background material from various sources for reports, work plans, briefings, meetings, etc. f) Assists in the verification of requisite documents, approvals, signatures, etc. to ensure compliance with relevant GoK requirements; proofreads documents for completeness and grammatical and typographical accuracy and edits texts for adherence to established formatting standards. g) Monitors internal work processes and schedules relating to the unit’s outputs and tasks; assists in compiling and updating standard operating procedures, monitors changes in the latter and communicates relevant information to appropriate staff inside and the Unit; h) Responds or drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications, uses standard work processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports. i) Researches, compiles and organizes information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc. j) Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases. Proofreads documents and edits texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for format. Proofreads documents and edits texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for format

2. Acts as the client focal point for the Unit a) Screens phone calls and visitors; responds to information requests and inquiries and as necessary, refers them to appropriate staff for handling. b) Collects, sorts and issues processed documents ready for collection by the client at the main reception desk; c) Updates and maintains the HSCU client distribution/contact lists/databases; assembles documents, reports and other materials for dissemination to staff and clients of the Unit; d) Assists the clerk in maintaining files (both paper and electronic), the data-entry clerk in maintaining the databases for the Unit; performs basic data entry and extraction functions; e) Assists the inventory focal point as and when required.

3. Responsible for new staff joining the Unit a) Coordinates the provision of furniture, IT equipment, name signs, telephone and stationary, etc. b) Acquaints new staff with HCSU Standard Operating Procedures, provides guidance to new staff on general office processes and procedures, computer applications, etc. c) Provides secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc. Assists in the maintenance of websites by scanning, converting and posting a variety of documents onto the site. Assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software. d) Maintains files (both paper and electronic) and databases for work unit. Provides guidance to less experienced staff on general office processes and procedures, computer applications, etc.

4. Stands in for the Liaison Assistant/Clerk(s) when they are absent/indisposed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

•Professionalism: Knowledge of general office and administrative support including administrative policies, processes and procedures. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

•Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

•Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

High school diploma or completion of secondary school is required. Formal training in diplomatic protocol will be an added advantage.

Work Experience

A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in Maintaining files (both paper and electronic) and database or related.area is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available for three months. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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INTERN – Cities and Climate Change at United Nations Human Settlements Programme

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. For close to forty years, UN-Habitat has been working in human settlements throughout the world, focusing on building a brighter future for villages, towns, and cities of all sizes.

UN-Habitat’s Urban Planning and Design Branch supports countries in developing urban planning methods and promotes urban planning approaches to address urban growth and urban transformation processes in countries with rapid urbanization and where cities face urban challenges. The Branch consists of three units, including the Climate Change Planning Unit (CCPU).

CCPU is leading and coordinating UN-Habitat’s work on urban climate change mitigation and adaptation, implementing several flagship initiatives and projects.
– The Cities and Climate Change Initiative (CCCI), launched in August 2008, supports small- and medium-sized cities in developing countries to address the climate challenge, and become more resilient to climate change and embrace low-carbon strategies.
– Projects such as Developing and Financing City Climate Action Plans; Pro-poor planning of Climate Resilience in Marginalized Neighborhoods; Accelerating Climate Action through the Promotion of Urban Low Emission Development Strategies; Addressing Urban and Human Settlement Issues in National Adaptation Plans; etc.
– CCPU is also overseeing the mainstreaming of Climate Change, one of UN-Habitat’s four cross-cutting topics, into the agency’s normative and operational work.

The UN-Habitat Cities and Climate Change internship is for 6 months.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of the Leader of the Climate Change Planning Unit, the intern will carry out the following duties:

– Assist in planning and implementing CCPU related adaptation and mitigation projects, and normative publications.
– Research on contemporary topics related to cities and climate change and sustainable urbanization.
– Assist in planning, preparing and implementing CCPU related events.
– Prepare articles for the CCCI newsletters and other relevant publications by the Unit. Review CCPU’s experience to date and help share this knowledge via online media or other publications.
– Perform other tasks relevant to candidate and CCPU, as jointly determined by the CCPU team.

Tasks Opportunities:
– Familiarize oneself with the United Nations and UN-Habitat
– Technical issues involving the urban development and climate change
– How agencies respond to requests from member states, donors and partners
– Additionally, your supervisor will be willing to introduce you to other colleagues at UN-Habitat in whose work you may be interested, for informal ‘informational interviews’ and networking purposes
– Training Opportunities in an official UN language (at cost)

Competencies

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
a. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Be computer literate in standard software applications.

Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Preferred Areas of Studies:
Urban or Land-use Planning, Climate Change Science or related topic.

Additionally, in the cover letter, the candidate should indicate how an internship with the Climate Change Planning Unit corresponds to their academic interests or will contribute to their professional development, and explain why she/he would be a strong candidate for this internship.

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Spanish is highly desirable.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice

Your application for this internship must include:
1. A Completed application (Personal History Profile) and Cover Note, through the UN careers Portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:
– Title of the degree you are currently pursuing
– Graduation Date
– IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
– Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship

Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, ensure to include all past work experience (if any).

2. Proof of enrollment from current University (if not graduated).

3. A copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated).

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Driver at Foreign and Commonwealth Office

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support

To provide transport services for staff and other authorised passengers at the British High Commission (BHC) to and from assigned destinations within Kenya in a safe, efficient and courteous manner, strictly adhering to road traffic rules, Foreign & Commonwealth Office Transport Policy, BHC Transport Policy and Post’s security regulations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of Nairobi’s biggest missions, providing an all-round logistics support to a growing mission. The successful applicant must have an ABCE, clean driving licence and have a minimum of four years driving experience. The applicants also require good working knowledge of the city, its environs and other areas of the country.
The individual will need to be extremely efficient in managing their time in an environment which is dynamic and liable to change at very short notice.  The individual should be able to think ahead and choose the best route for the journey, demonstrate initiative, be extremely discreet and polite in all dealings with both internal and external contacts as a representative of the Mission.
Roles and responsibilities:   

  • Carry out daily maintenance checks on BHC vehicles. Ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy before starting on their journey including tyres, petrol, oil and lubricants as well as spare tyre, jack etc.
  • Drive authorised passengers to meetings and functions in and around Nairobi and also up-country.
  • Drive the BHC’s Armoured Vehicle.
  • Meet authorised passengers at, or deliver them to, Kenyan airports as required.
  • Accurately complete journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicle.
  • Ensure passenger safety by ensuring that they wear their seat belts and, if in an armoured vehicle, they receive a passenger brief.
  • Have a well-documented journey plan when proceeding on long safaris. Use the issued tracking devices and satellite telephones as required.
  • Ensure vehicles are serviced at the stated mileage and all details documented in the Logbook.
  • Make pickups and deliveries of authorised passengers, furniture and equipment and deliver water to properties using the BHC’s water bowsers.
  • Work on a pre-determined shift programme.
  • Submit all purchase receipts to the Transport Manager and ensuring that any mechanical faults are reported to the BHC Mechanics.
  • Maintain contact with the BHC by using the existing radio/communication system and ensure that fitted dashboard cameras are properly utilised.
  • Maintain a high degree of confidentially and discreteness in discussions and travels involving the nature of the role, passengers and destinations, etc.
  • Ensuring the safety and security of passengers and vehicle in your care.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Section, Transport Planner or Transport Manager, including, but not restricted to covering for colleagues during official absences, and manning the BHC reception/switchboard when required.
  • Able to communicate effectively in English, in person, on the phone and in writing
  • Possess a clean police record
  • Possess a full clean valid driving licence (ABCE).
  • Proven experience in driving heavy commercial vehicles i.e. trucks & water bowsers
  • Minimum of a secondary school education KCSE certificate
  • 5 years’ experience as a Driver within a government or NGO or Corporate/Office environment
  • Good knowledge of local city roads, locations of government offices and main roads to other parts of the country
  • Good computer skills
  • Good driver customer service protocols and proactive organisational skills
  • Specialised driver training
  • Experience of driving B6 armoured vehicles
  • First aid certificate
Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
30 August 2019

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