DDG Head of Programme at Danish Refugee Council

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• In co-ordination with the DDG Regional HoP and DDG technical coordinators on conflict management and security governance, lead the strategic development of DDG’s work in Kenya and cross border initiatives into neighbouring countries.
• Support the Country Director in drafting, promoting, and rolling out of all DDG-relevant strategic planning documents in broad consultation with all staff. These documents include the country strategic plan, as well as strategies for all program sectors.
• Ensure proper understanding of these documents by relevant actors (e.g. staff members, partners, NGOs, government counterparts, and donors
• Develop and expand the DDG components of the DRC/DDG Kenya programme.
• Be a driving force in terms of developing AVR projects within the DRC/DDG Kenya programme objectives.
• Management, operational oversight, coordination and implementation of DDG projects within the DRC/DDG Kenya programme.
• Ensure high quality project implementation for DDG and DRC/DDG joint projects in accordance with donor and DRC/DDG regulations as well as in line with agreed indicators, budgets, and work plans.
• Support and supervision of DDG project staff. This includes coaching, ensuring co-ordination between local managers, recruiting and development of staff.
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback to DDG staff regarding their performance, including annual staff performance appraisals. Identify with staff their needs and opportunities for professional development.
• Responsible for budget monitoring, financial management and expenses control including compliance with minimum DRC/DDG and donor requirements and ensuring that the necessary systems are in place.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to take management responsibility for DDG’s work on Conflict Management and Security Governance in Kenya.

You will ensure the timely delivery of planned results to quality, within budget, ensure adherence to applicable policies, oversee the capacity building of DDG project staff, spearhead fundraising and programme development, safeguard staff and assets, represent DDG’s work in Kenya and on cross border initiatives towards internal and external stakeholders, including DDG donors, contribute to planning, coordination and learning within DRC/DDG Kenya and the organisation as a whole.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Advanced degree in Conflict Resolution, International Relations or other relevant field.
• A minimum of seven years working experience with peacebuilding and conflict management, including at least two years’ experience of community-level programming.
• A minimum five years of experience working in Kenya, work in the North-eastern counties (Madera, Wajir, Turkana, West Pokot) will be considered an advantage.
• A minimum of five years proven experience in conflict sensitive programming, conflict management, security governance and related fields in a management capacity.
• Proven experience in project management, including budget expenditure, donor relations, reporting, proposal writing, staff management, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrable leadership and management skills, including team building and management by example.
• Demonstrable capacity to be articulate, imaginative and innovative. The capacity to ‘think outside of the box’ is essential.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills in English for project proposals, reports, and communications
• Ability to communicate in Swahili and Somali would be considered an advantage

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

We offer

Contract length: 1 Year
Salary Level: E1
Designation of Duty Station: Accompanied (Small Family Package)
Start date: December 2019

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Math and Chemistry Teacher at Africa Educational Trust

Africa Educational Trust is running a learning centre in Laikipia North for girls who have left school after completing their primary schooling but are now ambitious to complete their Secondary Education and sit the National School Leaving Examination (KCSE). The centre is in Kimanjo Town and the girls are now in their third year and are expected to take their KCSE in November 2020. Thus, AET is seeking to employ a full time teacher who is qualified to teach a Math/Chemistry combination. The suitable candidate should be someone who is committed to advancing education among girls in this local community.

Terms of Reference:

• Teach Math and Chemistry and be able to fit in with the centre’s flexible timetable
• Ensure appropriate academic and pastoral support to their students enabling an atmosphere conducive to learning
• Be able to apply modern, student centred methodologies to their subject that are conducive to adult learning and to the principles of an accelerated program
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the accelerated schemes of work that will ensure the girls are prepared for examinations in the subjects they are teaching by 2020
• Provide the head teacher with regular reports on the progress of the students based on regular assessments analysing and addressing problems as they arise.
• Set and mark homework and examinations in their subjects and support in the administration of the school and the examinations when required.
• Take on any other roles or responsibilities assigned to them by the head teacher.

Person Specification

Note that candidates are expected to have the majority but not all of these skills and experience. Also note that candidates must have the right to work in Kenya.

The successful candidate should:

• Be a professionally qualified secondary level teacher
• Be qualified to teach Math and Chemistry at secondary level with sound knowledge of their subject content and modern approaches to teaching and learning.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a team.
• Is able to empathise with young female students and identify and support their ambitions to succeed
• Willing to support and contribute to co- curriculum activities will be a major advantage
• Have good IT and report writing skills

Essential

• Willing to live and ability to work in a hardship area (DolDol-Laikipia North).
• Qualified teacher registered with the Teacher Service Commission (TSC).
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in education

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Grants Accountant at Fairtrade Africa

• Ensure budget control by adequately checking all costs that are chargeable to grants/ projects.
• Participate in grant proposal development and extensions, by providing technical support in development of grant budgets that are in line with effective implementation of grants, donor requirements and FTA policy
• Review Field Financial Documents/Sub-grantee documents regularly to ascertain the level of internal controls in the financial process.
• Continuously monitor budget commitments for projects and advise Line Manager on any significant occurrences
• Monitor financial performance for grants and produce reports according to donor reporting requirements
• Manage preparation, consolidation and distribution of timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements reflecting status of projects and or programs on grant-to-date basis in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and donor requirements
• Develop Partners financial reporting template and guidelines for use during reporting.
• Facilitate transfer of funds to partners and ensure close monitoring of utilization of funds.
• Carry out periodic review of internal control environment affecting both program and support operations for potential risk exposures; continually monitor and update the assessment of the control environment, keeping abreast of significant control aspects
• Monitor compliance with grant funding requirements and provide appropriate guidance to programme and partner staff including allowable and non-allowable costs, grant closeout, preparation of budget modifications and requests for carry over or extensions as needed
• Support developing/drafting contracts for partners that are compliant to FTA donors regulations
• Regularly review of partner organization’s reports and provide them with documented feedback ensuring they comply with FTA Financial Management Guidelines
• Execute other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Finance Manager

Financial Management

• Post and review all expenditures and transactions in Hansaworld, according to programme and projects budgets and FTA guidelines
• Ensuring that all information required for audit is availed including financial reports
• Review payments, journal entries, cost allocations and other postings into accounting system and ensure proper coding, data quality and integrity of all accounting/financial transactions
• Analyse risk areas in internal controls and recommend mitigating measures
• Carry out monthly reconciliations of sub award accounts.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Knowledge and experience

Minimum Academic Requirement

• A holder of university degree in Business Management, Commerce or any other equivalent qualification
• Certified Public Accountant in Kenya and a registered member with ICPAK in good standing

Other Specialist Training and technical skills

• Command of Accounting Systems, in particular Hansaworld. Experience in Programme Management Information systems an added advantage
• Experience in managing large donor-funded budgets and reporting to donors.
• At least four years of experience in similar functions in an international non-governmental organization
• Advanced book-keeping skills, including the ability to analyse financial information and prepare complete financial statements.
• Experience in enforcing internal financial procedures
• Proactive attitude to budget monitoring and reporting, preferably with experience in advanced reporting requirements
• The candidate must be accurate, thorough, and able to consistently meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in English language, both written and spoken
• Possess advance Excel skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with individuals across multi-functional and cultural disciplines

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

At least 3- 5 years’ experience in a similar position

Communication demands and competencies

• Good command of spoken and written English
• Experience in report writing

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Coordinator.Cargo Quality Assurance at Kenya Airways

Role Purpose Statement:

To ensure that the Cargo Quality is soundly developed, properly executed and systematically monitored to meet the objectives of the Corporate Quality System and regulatory requirements.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Ensure the sound implementation of Cargo Quality System to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policy.
• Prepare reports for senior management evaluations and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are carried out and follow-ups done;
• Appraise the Quality Assurance Manager AOC Operations of audit results and issues relating to the quality system.
• Conduct periodic cargo operations audits for contracted ground handling agents and subcontractors to assure compliance with company policy and industry /regulatory requirements.
• Review and compile documentation before and after audits.
• To maintain all the Cargo Services quality records and documentation in line with the corporate quality requirements.
• Control and coordinate quality training in Cargo services.
• Coordinate industry audits including IOSA and ISAGO for Cargo related standards.
• While maintaining audit independence, liaise with all station managers and ground services and cargo managers on quality issues.
• Ensure that Safety, Security, Quality and Risk Enterprise management policies are adequately implemented and monitored.
• Liaise with KCAA on matters relating to Cargo operations and dangerous goods.
• Notify all station managers and cargo managers of observed areas of non-compliance and ensure approved corrective actions are carried out within the stipulated time-scales.
• Perform Safety Inspections.

 

Qualifications

 

• Technically qualified person in the field of aircraft maintenance, flight or ground operations.
• Must have successfully completed a training and received certification in Quality Management/Audit Techniques recognized by the Authority.
• Thorough working knowledge of airline operations, ramp, passenger, cargo operations, Quality Management System principles, Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and IATA standards.
• At least three (3) years’ work experience in the field of aircraft maintenance or flight operations or ground operations.
• At least one (1) year experience in aviation safety or internal evaluation/auditing.
• Experience in maintaining and enhancing corporate safety standards and safe operational practices, preferred.

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Graphic Designer.E-Commerce at Kenya Airways

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting business operations by taking direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them seamlessly into images, layouts and other designs that will create and raise KQ profile internally and externally. Key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Creating and designing any material related to the Kenya Airways brand, collaterals and corporate material.
• Creating ‘tool kits’ on the job whilst supporting ad hoc needs, promotional and sales activities and submitting them within the agreed SLA.
• Designing and developing creative work (banners for social media, app, web, direct mailers, posters, brochures, newsletter, flyers, product sheets, infographics) and other communication material and translating this work onto digital file.
• Creating product and educational videos and developing motion graphics (animated PowerPoints and/or Gif’s).
• Advising the relevant stakeholders on emerging graphic design strategies, which can provide business benefit.
• Contribute to create visual concepts that communicate the airline’s services and unique selling propositions.
• Support the innovation agenda and positioning and capture latest trends in graphics.
• Developing dynamic and creative typography and building & managing Kenya Airways creative and video assets.
• Maintaining technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.

 

Qualifications

 

• Recognized relevant experience with a creative flair and a strong focus on the customer.
• Ability to translate needs and objectives into creative work.
• A diploma in Design. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Computer/Technology Skills: Good know how and experience with modern design tools and apps.  Knowledge of traditional graphic tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Exceptional conceptual skills that can take projects from beginning stages to completion with an eye for detail (design and content).
• A good team player, ready to support other team members to create a unique and collaborative approach.
• Customer oriented with can-do attitude.
• Ability to operate in a high-pressure environment and respond to the business needs within reduced lead times.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.

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Training Officer – Aircraft Handling & Loading at Kenya Airways

Organize, conduct, evaluate training and development programs to enhance organizational and individual performance of operational personnel and commercial customers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review Aircraft Handling & Loading training programs for conformance to industry standards and regulations
• Conduct a Training Needs Analysis to address training gaps.
• Develop a training schedule to facilitate effective planning of programs.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to enable smooth coordination of training.
• Conduct training programs in accordance with the approved syllabus / curriculum to ensure staff gain the knowledge and skills to perform their roles.
• Prepare, administer, mark examinations and communicate results
• Prepare reports on all trainings conducted to enable continuous evaluation of programs and facilitate decision making.
• Submit training records that are complete and accurate within the stipulated timelines.
• Monitor & evaluate implementation of training to ensure effective transfer of skills and identify further training needs to continuously improve performance (Level 3).
• Organize training logistics including learning materials and venue arrangements.
• Issue certificates / licenses to qualified staff to ensure compliance with KCAA and KQ Standards and Procedures.
• Deliver commercial training programs to contribute to the achievement of revenue generation.
• Maintain competency, qualification and where required certified in both the subject matter required to deliver.
• Support in the review of operational manuals to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards and company training standards within operational areas.
• Act as subject matter expert for the business with regards to Aircraft Handling and Loading issues.
• Create a learning culture by always engaging learners and their managers.

 

Qualifications

 

• University graduate/ Higher Diploma/ Diploma
• Load Control training
• Three years in a supervisory role in Load Control.
• Instructional Techniques
• Instructional Design
• Turnaround Coordination & Loading Supervision training
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Leading self
• Instructional design and delivery skills
• Motivational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office productivity skills

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Regional Finance Controller at Danish Refugee Council

The purpose of the Regional Finance Controller position is to provide overall support on all Financial Matters within East Africa & Great lakes Region in close collaboration with the Regional Finance Manager. Initiate development of a constant improvement of financial and administrative systems, procedures, guidelines etc that can lead to more efficient financial management in line with DRC guidelines. Implement relevant training on financial matters for all relevant staff in the region.

Responsibilities

Budgeting

• Review country offices (Countries in EAGL) projects/proposal budgets for accuracy, completeness and ensure RO and HQ contributions are provided for.
• Review Budget Follow up ( BFU), Co-funding setup and Budget amendments in DRC Dynamics
• Review Countries Operational Master Budgets for accuracy, completeness and ensure gaps/surpluses are correctly addressed.
• Review Prognosis

Financial Compliance & Risk Management

• Conduct Financial & compliance, Desk and in-country reviews.
• Support internal and external audits
• Review Annual Performance Indicators (APIs)
• Review Risk registers & Issues Log reports
• Track high-risk audit/compliance items and incorporate into the Desk review reports.

Financial Reporting

• Review of donor reports for accuracy, compliance with donor requirements and timeliness

Bank management, reconciliations & Closures

• Review completion of month end tasks by country programs.
• Ensure that Country offices have updated authorization, signature verifications, power of Attorneys and Bank mandates in place as per Operations Handbook.
• Follow up and monitor monthly reconciliation overviews of balance sheet items.

Trainings & Capacity Building of staff in the region

• Conduct Finance training for non-Finance Managers for the country programs.
• Capacity Building of Field Finance Staff on DRC Dynamics, financial procedures and proper supporting documentation for payments and ensure all DRC offices are following DRC, donor policies and accepted accounting principles.

Backfilling of other staff

• Back filling of Country programs during periods of gaps and backfilling for the other RFCs.

Reporting

The Regional Finance Controller reports to the Regional Finance Manager

About you 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’s five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process
• Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: you act in line with our vision and values

Requirements

Experience and technical competencies

• Degree in Finance or Accounting and final certification in CPA or ACCA with at least 5 years work experience in finance or accounting in INGOs.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably in an international NGO with at least 5 years work experience in finance or accounting.
• Excellent knowledge in preparing major international donor reports
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or other similar systems is an added advantage
• Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Proven management skills

Languages

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Conditions

Contract: Contract ending 31 December 2019, with possibility of extension, subject to funding and Performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for national staff in Kenya.  This position is under Employment Band NM G1

Availability: November 2019

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya

Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

Application

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo under vacancies no later than 11 October 2019.

 

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Manager.Vendor, Contract & Analytics at Kenya Airways

As the lead, the ideal candidate will be tasked with developing and implementing Vendor Management strategy for all categories to support Kenya Airways PLC. He/she must drive value for money to ensure performance of all suppliers is done regularly whilst developing long term relationships that drive innovation in the airline Industry to benefit Kenya Airways PLC.

 

The jobholder will be responsible for Contracts management and administration through implementation of contracts policies, practices and procedures. He/she will also be required to develop and implement supplier contract performance management framework in order to ensure growth in value adding partnerships with suppliers and continuous optimization of the company’s procurement spend.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to;

• Continuously roll out new functionalities within ERP system to enhance utilization.
• Manage the company’s contract database to ensure timely execution of contract milestones and provide performance reports over the contract life.
• Manage contract lifecycle through designated contract management software.
• Ensure proper tracking of contracts positioning through the designated software.
• Ensure timely communication of signed contracts to respective stakeholders to provide   visibility, awareness and interpretation.
• Define and periodically review user access rights to ensure only authorized access to ERP and SC systems to safeguard data integrity and company assets.
• Develop and monitor KPI’s that will enhance controls and set benchmarks for best practices in Supply chain management.
• Review regularly that agreed terms and conditions on contracts across Kenya Airways network obtain value for money.
• Develop a reporting structure on Supplier performance metrics, scores and ratings.
• Implement Spend analysis tool for quarterly reporting on procurement spend by supplier, category   and other variables.
• Review contract performance through SLA development and monitoring with reports on a quarterly basis to support business decisions.
• Maintain all Contracts.
• Perform data analysis on variations on contracts and off contracts purchases focus on price variations.
• Enhance contractual compliance through structured forums and sensitization on the contract processes across the Kenya Airways network including on line training.
• Identify system gaps, enhancements and reports for development to increase productivity, efficiency, controls that will enhance decision making.
• Implement performance management of vendors through structured timely based plans for all categories, ensuring compliance with company codes of conduct and compliance for operations.
• Develop a database of report on vendor performance monitoring to enable internal customers and SC access records of supplier performance.
• Liaise with various categories to ensure SLA management is done quarterly to deliver on sustainable procurement.
• Develop a high performing and motivated team and profile succession planning and career goals achievement.
• Liaise with IS development and vendors to develop all identified gaps and enhancements and resolve technical issue in a timely manner to realise efficiencies and controls and also to ensure uninterrupted systems availability to the business.

 

Qualifications

 

• Business degree from a reputable university in finance, supply chain, accounting areas.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in supply chain/procurement practices.
• Practical working experience in Oracle Financial E-business Suite.
• At least 2 years working experience in project implementation.
• Solid experience in contract and vendor management in established supply chain functions.
• Good data analytics experience and skills.
• A relevant supply chain/procurement qualification is preferred.

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• Additional Qualifications

• Excellent IT Skills
• Project Management
• Excellent Inter-personal Skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in English
• Good analytical skills

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Credit Control Officer at G4S

Job Introduction:

Reporting to the Credit Control Supervisor, the Credit Control Officer will be responsible for the maintenance of monthly cash collections performance as per set target and carrying out credit account administration activities as per credit control process.

Role Responsibility:

1. Cash Collections

• Achieve 100% cash collections as per monthly target based on portfolio allocated.
• Ensure that customer’s notification of amounts due is sent out immediately the debt fall due.
• Apply credit control procedures on assigned portfolio based on the age overdue amount as well as contract terms.
• Maintain daily monitoring tracker for cash collections and escalate risk accounts immediately they are identified.

2. Days Sales Outstanding Management

• Ensure that the assigned portfolio DSO is maintained within company acceptable range of 30 to 45 Days.
• Ensure that actions related to overdue debt within the portfolio are performed within 30 days from overdue date.
• Maintain a monthly bad recovery of 2% of bad debt outstanding amount.

3. Credit Accounts Administration

• Monitor daily receipts allocation for assigned portfolio and ensure that accounts credit position is up to date at the end of each working day.
• Continuously verifies accuracy of debtors ageing of the assigned portfolio to ensure that no inaccurate customer exposure is presented at any point.
• Perform accounts reconciliations and present the reconciled report within 24hrs from the time of request.
• Maintain daily customer call logs in specific prescribed format for future follow up as well as evidence of number of customers contacted on a daily basis.
• Ensure that debt collection activities are done as per credit control process and policy.

4. Credit Control Documentation

• Maintain record of soft copies contracts of the assigned portfolio which are easily accessible on request.
• Maintain trail documents for changes in billable amount for assigned portfolio in soft copies e.g. termination notices, price increase letters, addendum contract, temporary work orders.
• Monitor contracts’ expiry dates and escalate contracts due for renewal to respective billing supervisor three months to expiry date.
• Maintain up to date customer credit control file which should include: contracts, PI letters, demand notices, correspondences, credit notes, suspension notices, and termination copies

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Coordinator Flight Operations.& Dispatch Quality Assurance at Kenya Airways

To ensure that the Flight Operations quality assurance is soundly developed, properly executed and systematically monitored to meet the objectives of the Corporate Quality System and regulatory requirements.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• • Ensure the sound implementation of Flight Operations Quality System to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policy.
  • Prepare reports for senior management evaluations and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are carried out and follow-ups done.
  • Appraise the Quality Assurance Manager AOC Operations of audit results and issues relating to the quality system.
  • Conduct periodic Flight Operations (Dispatch, Flight & FLOE -Flight Operations Engineering) audits for compliance with company policy and industry /regulatory requirements.
  • Review and compile documentation before and after audits.
  • To maintain all the Flight Operations quality records and documentation in line with the corporate quality requirements.
  • Conduct Periodic Audits on the control and coordination of Flight Operations training requirements.
  • Coordinate industry audits including IATA Organizational Safety Audits (IOSA).
  • While maintaining audit independence, liaise with all flight operations managers on quality issues.
  • Ensure that Safety, Security, Quality and Risk Enterprise management policies are adequately implemented and monitored.
  • Liaise with KCAA on matters relating to Flight Operations.
  • Prepare Periodic Quality Bulletins to communicate to the business on the Quality Management System.
  • Drive the Quality agenda by training new operational managers on root cause analysis.
  • Ensure Periodic review of Corporate Quality Manual to ensure currency and compliance to applicable regulations and industry standards.
  • Ensure that all checklists are amended and updated as required by changes in procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure a sound Quality Management System (QMS) system by following the proper non- conformance and audit execution procedures.

 

• Maintain an open liaison with regulatory bodies and other airlines worldwide to ensure that relevant requirements originating from applicable external sources are met.

 

• Notify all Flight Operations Managers of observed areas of non-compliance and ensure approved corrective actions are carried out within the stipulated time-scales.
• Perform Safety Inspections.
• Operate within budgetary controls.

 

Qualifications

 

• Technically qualified person in the field of aircraft maintenance, flight or ground operations.
• Must have successfully completed a training and received certification in Quality Management/Audit Techniques recognized by the Authority.
• Thorough working knowledge of airline operations, ramp, passenger, cargo operations, Quality Management System principles, Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and IATA standards.
• At least three (3) years’ work experience in the field of aircraft maintenance or flight operations or ground operations.
• At least one (1) year experience in aviation safety or internal evaluation/auditing.
• Experience in maintaining and enhancing corporate safety standards and safe operational practices, preferred.

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Technician at G4S

Job Introduction:

Reporting to the Technical Supervisor, the Technician is responsible for the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of discrete and integrated electronic security systems following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans according to specifications and requirements.

Role Responsibility:

1. Effective project implementation and performing project duties as planned and designed
2. Efficient and effective operations management
3. Coordinate the provision of contractual and ad hoc security services to ensure that they are executed profitably and in compliance to standardized business practices
4. Ensure that resources allocated are optimally deployed
5. Effective reporting and processing billable service calls and installation
6. Attend regular liaison and scheduled meetings with customers
7. Ensure Health and safety in the work environment through Reducing / Eliminating incidents and customer claims

The Ideal Candidate:

Knowledge and Qualifications

• A Diploma in Engineering field or any other relevant qualification
  • Work experience through internal growth and training,
• Kenya market,
• Kenya legislation
• 2 years in operations  management

Technical Skills

• Knowledge in Integrated security systems
• Must demonstrate high IT competency and familiarity to work in the IP environment.
• Conflict Management
• Microsoft Word – Intermediate level
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level (Advance level are advantageous)
• Microsoft PowerPoint – Basic level
• Google suite of products
• LAN/WAN Networking skill

Behavioral Skills – Support

• Understanding the organizational environment
• Understanding the organization’s goals and objectives
• Dealing with changing circumstances
• Supporting and working with others
• Delivering objectives
• Dealing with complexity
• Acting professionally
• Deliver great customer service
• Sharing and co-operating

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Marketing Specialist at Yara

Yara East Africa Ltd is Africa’s leading crop nutrition company, providing farmers with knowledge and best practices to sustainably improve crop yields, quality, and farmers’ profits.

Yara Kenya has been in operation in Kenya for the past 22 years; importing and distributing fertilizer to farmers. It has also developed crop specific fertilizers (YaraMila, YaraBela and YaraLiva) and foliar micronutrient crop programs to supply complete balanced crop nutrition for a wide range of arable, horticultural, grassland, fruit and forage crops and as well as offering capacity building programs to farmers.

Responsibilities

Plans and delivers Yara’s marketing activities and promotes the product brand internally and externally by delivering marketing events and producing marketing material and sales tools in line with Yara’s aims and objectives in order to create a positive impact with growers, customers and stakeholders.

 

1. Apply relevant marketing expertise to increase the Yara brand visibility
2. Drive implementation of marketing campaigns and evaluate results
3. Champion social media campaigns in line with overall Yara strategy
4. Provide real time support to the marketing and agronomy teams in planning, execution and evaluation of marketing plans
5. Organize key events inline with Company guidelines
6. Ensure timely preparation and circulation of key project reports

Profile

University degree  in Marketing or related field

Minimum 2 years of work experience within Marketing  function.

Exposure in market research and analysis as well as  events coordination

High local cultural awareness / adaptability / flexibility.

Ability to travel extensively.

Fluent in written and spoken English.

 

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Project Specialist at G4S

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the Project Specialist will provide leadership to the workforce and manage the delivery of solutions to customers on time and within the budget. The job holder will act as a technical generalist and the overall coordinator for all internal and external engineering on projects as required and is responsible for the successful integration of the security systems design activities.

Role Responsibility:

1. Effective project design and project management
2. Coordinate and direct projects preparing detailed plans to accomplish goals and objectives
3. Perform engineering duties in planning, designing and estimate materials cost with engineering drawings, bill of materials.
4. Design and develop new products and identify cost reduction ways on existing products.
5. Efficient and effective operations management and coordinate the provision of contractual and ad hoc security services to ensure that they are executed profitably and in compliance to standardized business practices
6. Effective people Management and proper allocation of technicians to requirements within the an area
7. Ensure maintenance of customer service levels and attending regular liaison and scheduled meetings with customers
8. Ensure Health and safety in the staffs ‘work environment, the G4S golden rules, minimum standards and all related policies

The Ideal Candidate:

Knowledge and Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering/Electronic field or any other relevant qualification
  • Work experience through internal growth and training,
• Exposure to brand specific specialized training (Cathexis, Impro, ATS, DSC, Suprema, ZK, etc will be an added advantage
• Knowledg of the ESS in the Kenya market
• Kenya legislation that impact  implementation of ESS solutions in Kenya
• 2 years in operations management

Technical Skills

• Autocard
• Knowledge in Integrated security systems
• Conflict Management
• Microsoft Word – Intermediate level
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level (Advance level are advantageous)
• Microsoft PowerPoint – Basic level
• Google suite of products
• Ability to work in IP and IOT environment

Behavioral Skills – Support

• Understanding the organizational environment
• Understanding the organization’s goals and objectives
• Dealing with changing circumstances
• Supporting and working with others
• Delivering objectives
• Dealing with complexity
• Acting professionally
• Deliver great customer service
• Sharing and co-operating

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Coordinator.Cargo Quality Assurance at Kenya Airways

Role Purpose Statement:

To ensure that the Cargo Quality is soundly developed, properly executed and systematically monitored to meet the objectives of the Corporate Quality System and regulatory requirements.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Ensure the sound implementation of Cargo Quality System to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policy.
• Prepare reports for senior management evaluations and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are carried out and follow-ups done;
• Appraise the Quality Assurance Manager AOC Operations of audit results and issues relating to the quality system.
• Conduct periodic cargo operations audits for contracted ground handling agents and subcontractors to assure compliance with company policy and industry /regulatory requirements.
• Review and compile documentation before and after audits.
• To maintain all the Cargo Services quality records and documentation in line with the corporate quality requirements.
• Control and coordinate quality training in Cargo services.
• Coordinate industry audits including IOSA and ISAGO for Cargo related standards.
• While maintaining audit independence, liaise with all station managers and ground services and cargo managers on quality issues.
• Ensure that Safety, Security, Quality and Risk Enterprise management policies are adequately implemented and monitored.
• Liaise with KCAA on matters relating to Cargo operations and dangerous goods.
• Notify all station managers and cargo managers of observed areas of non-compliance and ensure approved corrective actions are carried out within the stipulated time-scales.
• Perform Safety Inspections.

 

Qualifications

 

• Technically qualified person in the field of aircraft maintenance, flight or ground operations.
• Must have successfully completed a training and received certification in Quality Management/Audit Techniques recognized by the Authority.
• Thorough working knowledge of airline operations, ramp, passenger, cargo operations, Quality Management System principles, Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and IATA standards.
• At least three (3) years’ work experience in the field of aircraft maintenance or flight operations or ground operations.
• At least one (1) year experience in aviation safety or internal evaluation/auditing.
• Experience in maintaining and enhancing corporate safety standards and safe operational practices, preferred.

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Graphic Designer.E-Commerce at Kenya Airways

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting business operations by taking direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them seamlessly into images, layouts and other designs that will create and raise KQ profile internally and externally. Key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Creating and designing any material related to the Kenya Airways brand, collaterals and corporate material.
• Creating ‘tool kits’ on the job whilst supporting ad hoc needs, promotional and sales activities and submitting them within the agreed SLA.
• Designing and developing creative work (banners for social media, app, web, direct mailers, posters, brochures, newsletter, flyers, product sheets, infographics) and other communication material and translating this work onto digital file.
• Creating product and educational videos and developing motion graphics (animated PowerPoints and/or Gif’s).
• Advising the relevant stakeholders on emerging graphic design strategies, which can provide business benefit.
• Contribute to create visual concepts that communicate the airline’s services and unique selling propositions.
• Support the innovation agenda and positioning and capture latest trends in graphics.
• Developing dynamic and creative typography and building & managing Kenya Airways creative and video assets.
• Maintaining technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.

 

Qualifications

 

• Recognized relevant experience with a creative flair and a strong focus on the customer.
• Ability to translate needs and objectives into creative work.
• A diploma in Design. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Computer/Technology Skills: Good know how and experience with modern design tools and apps.  Knowledge of traditional graphic tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Exceptional conceptual skills that can take projects from beginning stages to completion with an eye for detail (design and content).
• A good team player, ready to support other team members to create a unique and collaborative approach.
• Customer oriented with can-do attitude.
• Ability to operate in a high-pressure environment and respond to the business needs within reduced lead times.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.

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Training Officer – Aircraft Handling & Loading at Kenya Airways

Organize, conduct, evaluate training and development programs to enhance organizational and individual performance of operational personnel and commercial customers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review Aircraft Handling & Loading training programs for conformance to industry standards and regulations
• Conduct a Training Needs Analysis to address training gaps.
• Develop a training schedule to facilitate effective planning of programs.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to enable smooth coordination of training.
• Conduct training programs in accordance with the approved syllabus / curriculum to ensure staff gain the knowledge and skills to perform their roles.
• Prepare, administer, mark examinations and communicate results
• Prepare reports on all trainings conducted to enable continuous evaluation of programs and facilitate decision making.
• Submit training records that are complete and accurate within the stipulated timelines.
• Monitor & evaluate implementation of training to ensure effective transfer of skills and identify further training needs to continuously improve performance (Level 3).
• Organize training logistics including learning materials and venue arrangements.
• Issue certificates / licenses to qualified staff to ensure compliance with KCAA and KQ Standards and Procedures.
• Deliver commercial training programs to contribute to the achievement of revenue generation.
• Maintain competency, qualification and where required certified in both the subject matter required to deliver.
• Support in the review of operational manuals to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards and company training standards within operational areas.
• Act as subject matter expert for the business with regards to Aircraft Handling and Loading issues.
• Create a learning culture by always engaging learners and their managers.

 

Qualifications

 

• University graduate/ Higher Diploma/ Diploma
• Load Control training
• Three years in a supervisory role in Load Control.
• Instructional Techniques
• Instructional Design
• Turnaround Coordination & Loading Supervision training
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Leading self
• Instructional design and delivery skills
• Motivational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office productivity skills

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Regional Finance Controller at Danish Refugee Council

The purpose of the Regional Finance Controller position is to provide overall support on all Financial Matters within East Africa & Great lakes Region in close collaboration with the Regional Finance Manager. Initiate development of a constant improvement of financial and administrative systems, procedures, guidelines etc that can lead to more efficient financial management in line with DRC guidelines. Implement relevant training on financial matters for all relevant staff in the region.

Responsibilities

Budgeting

• Review country offices (Countries in EAGL) projects/proposal budgets for accuracy, completeness and ensure RO and HQ contributions are provided for.
• Review Budget Follow up ( BFU), Co-funding setup and Budget amendments in DRC Dynamics
• Review Countries Operational Master Budgets for accuracy, completeness and ensure gaps/surpluses are correctly addressed.
• Review Prognosis

Financial Compliance & Risk Management

• Conduct Financial & compliance, Desk and in-country reviews.
• Support internal and external audits
• Review Annual Performance Indicators (APIs)
• Review Risk registers & Issues Log reports
• Track high-risk audit/compliance items and incorporate into the Desk review reports.

Financial Reporting

• Review of donor reports for accuracy, compliance with donor requirements and timeliness

Bank management, reconciliations & Closures

• Review completion of month end tasks by country programs.
• Ensure that Country offices have updated authorization, signature verifications, power of Attorneys and Bank mandates in place as per Operations Handbook.
• Follow up and monitor monthly reconciliation overviews of balance sheet items.

Trainings & Capacity Building of staff in the region

• Conduct Finance training for non-Finance Managers for the country programs.
• Capacity Building of Field Finance Staff on DRC Dynamics, financial procedures and proper supporting documentation for payments and ensure all DRC offices are following DRC, donor policies and accepted accounting principles.

Backfilling of other staff

• Back filling of Country programs during periods of gaps and backfilling for the other RFCs.

Reporting

The Regional Finance Controller reports to the Regional Finance Manager

About you 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’s five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process
• Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: you act in line with our vision and values

Requirements

Experience and technical competencies

• Degree in Finance or Accounting and final certification in CPA or ACCA with at least 5 years work experience in finance or accounting in INGOs.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably in an international NGO with at least 5 years work experience in finance or accounting.
• Excellent knowledge in preparing major international donor reports
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or other similar systems is an added advantage
• Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Proven management skills

Languages

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Conditions

Contract: Contract ending 31 December 2019, with possibility of extension, subject to funding and Performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for national staff in Kenya.  This position is under Employment Band NM G1

Availability: November 2019

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya

Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

Application

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo under vacancies no later than 11 October 2019.

 

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Manager.Vendor, Contract & Analytics at Kenya Airways

As the lead, the ideal candidate will be tasked with developing and implementing Vendor Management strategy for all categories to support Kenya Airways PLC. He/she must drive value for money to ensure performance of all suppliers is done regularly whilst developing long term relationships that drive innovation in the airline Industry to benefit Kenya Airways PLC.

 

The jobholder will be responsible for Contracts management and administration through implementation of contracts policies, practices and procedures. He/she will also be required to develop and implement supplier contract performance management framework in order to ensure growth in value adding partnerships with suppliers and continuous optimization of the company’s procurement spend.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to;

• Continuously roll out new functionalities within ERP system to enhance utilization.
• Manage the company’s contract database to ensure timely execution of contract milestones and provide performance reports over the contract life.
• Manage contract lifecycle through designated contract management software.
• Ensure proper tracking of contracts positioning through the designated software.
• Ensure timely communication of signed contracts to respective stakeholders to provide   visibility, awareness and interpretation.
• Define and periodically review user access rights to ensure only authorized access to ERP and SC systems to safeguard data integrity and company assets.
• Develop and monitor KPI’s that will enhance controls and set benchmarks for best practices in Supply chain management.
• Review regularly that agreed terms and conditions on contracts across Kenya Airways network obtain value for money.
• Develop a reporting structure on Supplier performance metrics, scores and ratings.
• Implement Spend analysis tool for quarterly reporting on procurement spend by supplier, category   and other variables.
• Review contract performance through SLA development and monitoring with reports on a quarterly basis to support business decisions.
• Maintain all Contracts.
• Perform data analysis on variations on contracts and off contracts purchases focus on price variations.
• Enhance contractual compliance through structured forums and sensitization on the contract processes across the Kenya Airways network including on line training.
• Identify system gaps, enhancements and reports for development to increase productivity, efficiency, controls that will enhance decision making.
• Implement performance management of vendors through structured timely based plans for all categories, ensuring compliance with company codes of conduct and compliance for operations.
• Develop a database of report on vendor performance monitoring to enable internal customers and SC access records of supplier performance.
• Liaise with various categories to ensure SLA management is done quarterly to deliver on sustainable procurement.
• Develop a high performing and motivated team and profile succession planning and career goals achievement.
• Liaise with IS development and vendors to develop all identified gaps and enhancements and resolve technical issue in a timely manner to realise efficiencies and controls and also to ensure uninterrupted systems availability to the business.

 

Qualifications

 

• Business degree from a reputable university in finance, supply chain, accounting areas.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in supply chain/procurement practices.
• Practical working experience in Oracle Financial E-business Suite.
• At least 2 years working experience in project implementation.
• Solid experience in contract and vendor management in established supply chain functions.
• Good data analytics experience and skills.
• A relevant supply chain/procurement qualification is preferred.

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• Additional Qualifications

• Excellent IT Skills
• Project Management
• Excellent Inter-personal Skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in English
• Good analytical skills

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Credit Control Officer at G4S

Job Introduction:

Reporting to the Credit Control Supervisor, the Credit Control Officer will be responsible for the maintenance of monthly cash collections performance as per set target and carrying out credit account administration activities as per credit control process.

Role Responsibility:

1. Cash Collections

• Achieve 100% cash collections as per monthly target based on portfolio allocated.
• Ensure that customer’s notification of amounts due is sent out immediately the debt fall due.
• Apply credit control procedures on assigned portfolio based on the age overdue amount as well as contract terms.
• Maintain daily monitoring tracker for cash collections and escalate risk accounts immediately they are identified.

2. Days Sales Outstanding Management

• Ensure that the assigned portfolio DSO is maintained within company acceptable range of 30 to 45 Days.
• Ensure that actions related to overdue debt within the portfolio are performed within 30 days from overdue date.
• Maintain a monthly bad recovery of 2% of bad debt outstanding amount.

3. Credit Accounts Administration

• Monitor daily receipts allocation for assigned portfolio and ensure that accounts credit position is up to date at the end of each working day.
• Continuously verifies accuracy of debtors ageing of the assigned portfolio to ensure that no inaccurate customer exposure is presented at any point.
• Perform accounts reconciliations and present the reconciled report within 24hrs from the time of request.
• Maintain daily customer call logs in specific prescribed format for future follow up as well as evidence of number of customers contacted on a daily basis.
• Ensure that debt collection activities are done as per credit control process and policy.

4. Credit Control Documentation

• Maintain record of soft copies contracts of the assigned portfolio which are easily accessible on request.
• Maintain trail documents for changes in billable amount for assigned portfolio in soft copies e.g. termination notices, price increase letters, addendum contract, temporary work orders.
• Monitor contracts’ expiry dates and escalate contracts due for renewal to respective billing supervisor three months to expiry date.
• Maintain up to date customer credit control file which should include: contracts, PI letters, demand notices, correspondences, credit notes, suspension notices, and termination copies

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Coordinator Flight Operations.& Dispatch Quality Assurance at Kenya Airways

To ensure that the Flight Operations quality assurance is soundly developed, properly executed and systematically monitored to meet the objectives of the Corporate Quality System and regulatory requirements.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• • Ensure the sound implementation of Flight Operations Quality System to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policy.
  • Prepare reports for senior management evaluations and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are carried out and follow-ups done.
  • Appraise the Quality Assurance Manager AOC Operations of audit results and issues relating to the quality system.
  • Conduct periodic Flight Operations (Dispatch, Flight & FLOE -Flight Operations Engineering) audits for compliance with company policy and industry /regulatory requirements.
  • Review and compile documentation before and after audits.
  • To maintain all the Flight Operations quality records and documentation in line with the corporate quality requirements.
  • Conduct Periodic Audits on the control and coordination of Flight Operations training requirements.
  • Coordinate industry audits including IATA Organizational Safety Audits (IOSA).
  • While maintaining audit independence, liaise with all flight operations managers on quality issues.
  • Ensure that Safety, Security, Quality and Risk Enterprise management policies are adequately implemented and monitored.
  • Liaise with KCAA on matters relating to Flight Operations.
  • Prepare Periodic Quality Bulletins to communicate to the business on the Quality Management System.
  • Drive the Quality agenda by training new operational managers on root cause analysis.
  • Ensure Periodic review of Corporate Quality Manual to ensure currency and compliance to applicable regulations and industry standards.
  • Ensure that all checklists are amended and updated as required by changes in procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure a sound Quality Management System (QMS) system by following the proper non- conformance and audit execution procedures.

 

• Maintain an open liaison with regulatory bodies and other airlines worldwide to ensure that relevant requirements originating from applicable external sources are met.

 

• Notify all Flight Operations Managers of observed areas of non-compliance and ensure approved corrective actions are carried out within the stipulated time-scales.
• Perform Safety Inspections.
• Operate within budgetary controls.

 

Qualifications

 

• Technically qualified person in the field of aircraft maintenance, flight or ground operations.
• Must have successfully completed a training and received certification in Quality Management/Audit Techniques recognized by the Authority.
• Thorough working knowledge of airline operations, ramp, passenger, cargo operations, Quality Management System principles, Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations and IATA standards.
• At least three (3) years’ work experience in the field of aircraft maintenance or flight operations or ground operations.
• At least one (1) year experience in aviation safety or internal evaluation/auditing.
• Experience in maintaining and enhancing corporate safety standards and safe operational practices, preferred.

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Technician at G4S

Job Introduction:

Reporting to the Technical Supervisor, the Technician is responsible for the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of discrete and integrated electronic security systems following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans according to specifications and requirements.

Role Responsibility:

1. Effective project implementation and performing project duties as planned and designed
2. Efficient and effective operations management
3. Coordinate the provision of contractual and ad hoc security services to ensure that they are executed profitably and in compliance to standardized business practices
4. Ensure that resources allocated are optimally deployed
5. Effective reporting and processing billable service calls and installation
6. Attend regular liaison and scheduled meetings with customers
7. Ensure Health and safety in the work environment through Reducing / Eliminating incidents and customer claims

The Ideal Candidate:

Knowledge and Qualifications

• A Diploma in Engineering field or any other relevant qualification
  • Work experience through internal growth and training,
• Kenya market,
• Kenya legislation
• 2 years in operations  management

Technical Skills

• Knowledge in Integrated security systems
• Must demonstrate high IT competency and familiarity to work in the IP environment.
• Conflict Management
• Microsoft Word – Intermediate level
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level (Advance level are advantageous)
• Microsoft PowerPoint – Basic level
• Google suite of products
• LAN/WAN Networking skill

Behavioral Skills – Support

• Understanding the organizational environment
• Understanding the organization’s goals and objectives
• Dealing with changing circumstances
• Supporting and working with others
• Delivering objectives
• Dealing with complexity
• Acting professionally
• Deliver great customer service
• Sharing and co-operating

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Marketing Specialist at Yara

Yara East Africa Ltd is Africa’s leading crop nutrition company, providing farmers with knowledge and best practices to sustainably improve crop yields, quality, and farmers’ profits.

Yara Kenya has been in operation in Kenya for the past 22 years; importing and distributing fertilizer to farmers. It has also developed crop specific fertilizers (YaraMila, YaraBela and YaraLiva) and foliar micronutrient crop programs to supply complete balanced crop nutrition for a wide range of arable, horticultural, grassland, fruit and forage crops and as well as offering capacity building programs to farmers.

Responsibilities

Plans and delivers Yara’s marketing activities and promotes the product brand internally and externally by delivering marketing events and producing marketing material and sales tools in line with Yara’s aims and objectives in order to create a positive impact with growers, customers and stakeholders.

 

1. Apply relevant marketing expertise to increase the Yara brand visibility
2. Drive implementation of marketing campaigns and evaluate results
3. Champion social media campaigns in line with overall Yara strategy
4. Provide real time support to the marketing and agronomy teams in planning, execution and evaluation of marketing plans
5. Organize key events inline with Company guidelines
6. Ensure timely preparation and circulation of key project reports

Profile

University degree  in Marketing or related field

Minimum 2 years of work experience within Marketing  function.

Exposure in market research and analysis as well as  events coordination

High local cultural awareness / adaptability / flexibility.

Ability to travel extensively.

Fluent in written and spoken English.

 

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Project Specialist at G4S

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the Project Specialist will provide leadership to the workforce and manage the delivery of solutions to customers on time and within the budget. The job holder will act as a technical generalist and the overall coordinator for all internal and external engineering on projects as required and is responsible for the successful integration of the security systems design activities.

Role Responsibility:

1. Effective project design and project management
2. Coordinate and direct projects preparing detailed plans to accomplish goals and objectives
3. Perform engineering duties in planning, designing and estimate materials cost with engineering drawings, bill of materials.
4. Design and develop new products and identify cost reduction ways on existing products.
5. Efficient and effective operations management and coordinate the provision of contractual and ad hoc security services to ensure that they are executed profitably and in compliance to standardized business practices
6. Effective people Management and proper allocation of technicians to requirements within the an area
7. Ensure maintenance of customer service levels and attending regular liaison and scheduled meetings with customers
8. Ensure Health and safety in the staffs ‘work environment, the G4S golden rules, minimum standards and all related policies

The Ideal Candidate:

Knowledge and Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering/Electronic field or any other relevant qualification
  • Work experience through internal growth and training,
• Exposure to brand specific specialized training (Cathexis, Impro, ATS, DSC, Suprema, ZK, etc will be an added advantage
• Knowledg of the ESS in the Kenya market
• Kenya legislation that impact  implementation of ESS solutions in Kenya
• 2 years in operations management

Technical Skills

• Autocard
• Knowledge in Integrated security systems
• Conflict Management
• Microsoft Word – Intermediate level
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level (Advance level are advantageous)
• Microsoft PowerPoint – Basic level
• Google suite of products
• Ability to work in IP and IOT environment

Behavioral Skills – Support

• Understanding the organizational environment
• Understanding the organization’s goals and objectives
• Dealing with changing circumstances
• Supporting and working with others
• Delivering objectives
• Dealing with complexity
• Acting professionally
• Deliver great customer service
• Sharing and co-operating

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Reservation Manager at Crystal Recruitment

Our client, a 5-star hotel located on san is looking for a responsible Reservation Manager who will oversee overall coordination and direction of all activities ensuring smooth and efficient operations, profitability and quality standards in accordance with the hotel’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with sales and reservation team for all room bookings
• Provide training to all customer service coordinators and assist to resolve all issues.
• Assist meeting planner to analyze all room requirements
• Manage all guest issues and ensure response to all queries
• Supervise efficient working of sales associates and collaborate with maintenance and operations department to resolve all guest issues and maintain inventory of all guest rooms.
• Forecast all project requirements on everyday basis and ensure achievement of all hotel reservation objectives.
• Provide update to reservation systems and process all requests and manage inventory of all processes and recommend ways to maximize revenue.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of proven work experience in Reservations and 2 years of work experience in a 3-5-star hotel
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Hospitality or related field from Kenya Utalii College or any other reputable college
• Must have strong working knowledge of Reservations with ability to use Hotel Information preferably Ezee System. Additional knowledge in other hotel information system will beaded advantage
• Strong leadership skills to bring the best in Reservations Team
• Decisive and critical thinker
• Must be ready to provide at least two work referees who were direct manager
• Must be able to fluently speak English and Kiswahili. Any other foreign language most preferably French and German would be an added advantage
• Mature male applicants highly encouraged to submit their profiles
• Must be able to understand and interpret Duties and Responsibilities of Reservations Manager

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Stores Officer at MAF

Mission Aviation Fellowship(MAF) is a not-for-profit, Christian organization whose mission is to reach isolated communities through aviation. In Kenya we fly small aircraft to assist missions, churches, aid and development agencies and other national groups to share the love of God.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a team that will have a life changing impact on those we serve. MAF is currently sourcing for a high caliber, self -motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of  Stores Officer in our Operations Centre at Wilson Airport in Nairobi.

The primary purpose of the position is to ensure storage, recording, sourcing, re-ordering, sales of spare parts, consumables and hiring of tools.

Responsibilities:

• Issuing and receiving of all aircraft spares, tools and equipment;
• Preparing Africair invoices ready for payment in a format specified by the Finance Department;
• Processing sales of spares to other MAF programmes, AIM, outside clients including; Invoicing, recording receipts, and handling of cash;
• Preparing the stock journal spreadsheet ready for checking and processing by Finance;
• Storing spare parts, tools and consumables correctly;
• Performing periodic stock checks and shelf life expiry stock;
• Recording and filing all paperwork associated with spares, tools and consumables;
• Invoicing for all maintenance work on third party aircraft;
• Processing the hiring out of tools to outside customers;
• Delivering and collecting parts or tools to and from overhaul shops;
• Administering the batching process;
• Purchasing, checking oil and grease usage records on a regular basis;
• Sourcing of spare parts from Air Operators at Wilson Airport;
• Filling in and undertaking the duties of the Stores Supervisor when required;
• Verifying customers invoices to ensure they are billed as per the works done (for parts and prices);
• Preparing import and export documentations for spares;
• Liaising with clearing agents to ensure parts are cleared in time;
• Binning of received parts;
• Tools calibration control;
• Undertaking any other duties which may be reasonably asked by your Line Manager

Qualifications:

(Essential):

• Secondary school completion certificate with minimum C plain average;
• Successful completion of a Diploma in purchasing and supplies or similar;
• Completion of a recognized course in computers or significant experience working with the same;
• Experience working in an aviation related field would be highly valued;
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Holder of a valid driver’s license and proficiency to drive saloon cars and manual pickups.

   Key Attributes:

• Attention to detail;
• High degree of accuracy;
• Team player;
• Customer friendly and service oriented disposition;
• High degree of integrity;
• Can work under minimum supervision;
• Self-driven;
• Good communication skills;

 Job type:

• Permanent position.

 Personal Attributes:

• There is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a born again and committed

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Sales Executive – Enterprise – Africa (Contractor) at Entrust Datacard

The Sales Executive reports to the RVP EMEA Sales, the Enterprise Sales Executive will achieve assigned sales objectives in the African region with a special focus on Authentication, PKI, and IoT. Teaming will be critical as the Enterprise Sales Executive will work closely with the current team (Sales Execs, Inside Sales Reps, and Technical Sales Consultants).

Accountabilities

The Enterprise Sales Executive will develop a pipeline of new business opportunities throughout the designated Named Account list and will be responsible for identifying, engaging, managing, and closing opportunities.They will capture new and expansion opportunities and grow business within designated existing accounts.The Sales Exec will be accountable for the follow responsibilities detailed below, and other duties as assigned:

New business development sales 60%

• Act as region selling expert for Authentication and PKI to bring competitive knowledge and solution industry expertise for Entrust Datacard Enterprise solutions
• Prospect daily, leveraging referrals and working with other Sales Executives for cross sale opportunities
• Deliver value proposition message through a variety to prospects within assigned region
• Listen to and interpret customer requirements, build knowledge of customer challenges and propose technical solutions that directly apply to customer needs; leveraging Technical Sales as needed
• Partner with Technical Sales to provide product presentations/demos to prospects and customers
• Develop relationships with appropriate decision makers within targeted accounts and maintain close understanding of customer’s profile and evolution in order to influence strategies related to Authentication and PKI needs in pursuit of defined opportunities
• Drive and close direct sales to ensure region meets its quarterly and annual commitments
• Successfully manage and overcome prospect objections, leveraging Sales Director for coaching, strategic planning and partnership as needed
• Manage full end-to-end sales lifecycle and close sales

Account Management 30%

• Communicate directly with existing customers within assigned region; positively represent the company and provide excellent customer service
• Work with existing customers to drive expansion sales within region
• Propose upgrade solutions to existing customer base

Sales Business Management and Administration10%

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of competitive offerings within marketplace
• Proposal development
• Responsible for accurately reporting and documenting all contacts, and engaging in proper and timely follow-up with customers
• Work cooperatively with Technical Sales Consultants in the development of business impact modeling tools
• Provide competitive account and market intelligence as well as voice of the customer information to product marketing and management, and help define market requirements to product marketing in support of future solution road mapping
• Leverage impeccable forecasting and financial planning solutions through timely and comprehensive use of the CRM system and other reports/tools available for accurate pipeline build-up and planning purposes
• Creates and routinely updates a dynamic account and close plans, highlighting targeted opportunities, specific vertical opportunities within designated account plans
• Create annual/quarterly business plans and reviews to ensure performance against plan and strategic imperatives

Basic Qualifications

• Experience selling products/services in the IT/Data Security market space
• Proven track record of consistent quota over-achievement
• Previous success prospecting, building a solid pipeline of opportunities, moving opportunities through the sales cycle, and presenting and discussing solutions with customer decisions-makers
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage customer relations at all levels
• Technical aptitude; must be able to quickly learn Entrust Datacard’s products/services, sales strategies, pricing, delivery, and installation processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – both written and verbal
• Reside within the region, with ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA or BS Degree
• Experience selling software manager / cloud-based services in the information security or IT space
• Experience using Salesforce to maintain call records and account status
• Previous formal sales training (referrals, territory planning, presentations skills, solution selling and communication skills)
• Must be able to lawfully work within in Africa and have unrestricted work authorization

Other Information

Travel Requirements: Up to 50% – International travel is expected

Our growing company relies on curious, dedicated and innovative colleagues to anticipate the future and provide solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure world. Entrust Datacard technologies and expertise help government agencies, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 150 countries serve and safeguard citizens, employees and consumers. Each year, our solutions secure billions of transactions — and every day, our technologies issue and manage more than 10 million secure identities. How do we do all of this? Together.

Join us. Together we’ll create solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure life.

For more information, visit www.entrustdatacard.com . Follow us on Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Entrust Datacard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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