Chief Manager – Facilities Management at Kenya Revenue Authority

Reports to:

Deputy Commissioner – Facilities & Logistics Services

Main Purpose of Job

Primary responsibilities of the Chief Manager – Facilities Management is managing of all the Authority’s movable and immovable assets and oversight for all works undertaken on the Authority’s properties.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop, organize and control effective property and facility management systems.
• Management of utilities, properties and outsourced services.
• Management of leases and contracts.
• Formulation and enforcement of strategies, policies, procedures and Unit’s work plan.
• Regular review and evaluation of services provided and adherence to SLAs.
• Assets appraisals and disposal management in liaison with other relevant departments.
• Review and approval of Bills of Quantities, drawings, proposals and RFPs for works.
• Maintenance work.
• Strategies of maintenance & repair.
• Utilities Management.
• Cost management.
• Management of contractors.

 

Minimum Academic Requirement

• A Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Civil), Quantity Survey, Architecture or any related field.

 

Specialist Training and Membership to professional Association

• Valid membership to a relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

• At least seven (7) years’ experience in a busy operations and maintenance environment, three (3) of which should be at management level.

Competencies

• Ability to provide strategic leadership
• In-depth knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Project/operations management.
• Ability to carry out technical and financial appraisal of projects.
• High levels of commercial acumen.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with staff and third parties and stakeholder engagement.
• Good communication and customer care skills.

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Peace and Development Officer at UNDP

Background

Violent conflict has surged in recent years, and in 2016, more countries experienced violent conflict than at any time in nearly 30 years. While the complex relationship between conflict, security and development is increasingly understood, international assistance and investment in conflict prevention have remained relatively low. At the same time, approaches to preventing conflict have been refined considerably, as policy and practice on peacebuilding have evolved – and the UN, its Member States and other partners are increasingly looking to prevention as a critical strategy for sustaining peace and nurturing development. Conflict prevention is increasingly recognised as a rational and cost-effective strategy for countries at risk of violence and for the international community.

The joint UNDP-DPPA programme on building national capacities for conflict prevention has made a ground-breaking contribution in bridging the gap between political engagement and development assistance in pursuit of preventing conflict and sustaining peace. In its new phase (2019-2023), the Joint UNDP-DPPA Programme will further strengthen the analytical capacities of national stakeholders and the UN system in support of Member States’ efforts to advance policy and programmatic coherence on conflict prevention and support strategies for sustaining peace.

The deployment of Peace and Development Advisors and has been the primary instrument of the Joint Programme to provide capacity for Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams to support national partners in dialogue and national or local mediation processes, the establishment and operationalization of national infrastructures and mechanisms for peace; and other initiatives aimed at sustaining peace. There are currently 49 PDA positions across the globe.

In an effort to ensure that PDAs are better equipped and empowered to deliver on their mandates, the Joint Programme has established in a number of contexts small ‘Peace and Development teams’ where a national Peace and Development Officer provides reinforced capacity to the PDA’s engagement in support of the RCOs and UNCTs in the area of conflict prevention and sustaining peace.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Peace and Development Officer works under the direct supervision and guidance of the PDA, to provide substantive support in three main areas of activity, including:

• Assist on research, information-gathering and analysis with specific focus on supporting and promoting peacebuilding and conflict prevention in Kenya;
• Identify entry-points and support inclusive and conflict-sensitive approaches in efforts to build national capacities for conflict prevention, particularly with regard to civil society, including women’s and youth networks;
• Provide technical support for coordination, partnerships and M&E;

Under the direct supervision of the PDA, the main duties and responsibilities of the PDO will include:

1. Assisting on research, information-gathering and analysis with specific focus on supporting and promoting peacebuilding and conflict prevention;

• Gather and process data and information relevant to the UN’s role and activities in Keya and the sub-region as relevant, with specific focus on supporting and promoting peacebuilding, social cohesion, conflict prevention and sustainable development.
• Support the PDA in undertaking political, political economy and/or conflict analysis, monitoring the situation in the country, and reporting of issues related to peace and security, including through analysis of local sources;
• Carry out and coordinate research on particular issues and thematic areas, in particular PVE and CVE issues in Kenya, political parties’ dynamics, elections…etc.

2. Identifying entry-points and support inclusive and conflict-sensitive approaches in efforts to build national capacities for conflict prevention, particularly with regard to civil society, including women’s and youth networks;

• Assist the PDA in identifying areas of programmatic engagement with national stakeholders related to social cohesion, dialogue, conflict prevention and consensus building; and contribute to the development of conflict-sensitive approaches;
• Under the guidance of the PDA, support the exploration of entry points with key national counterparts including the Government and civil society;
• Advise on mainstreaming conflict-sensitive approaches; including provision of training UN Country Team staff and key national partners on conflict analysis, conflict prevention and/or conflict-sensitive development;
• Undertake mappings and analysis with civil society actors’ (including youth, women, and marginalized groups) capacities for conflict prevention/ peacebuilding at local and national level, using the exercise to inform the support provided by the PDA and UNCT throughout the duration of the assignment;
• Support the PDA in their engagement with national and local stakeholders, focusing particularly on engaging with civil society actors at local level and academia, to help link local initiatives to national-level institutions, structures and processes, as well as reinforcing dialogue between government and civil society and/or people-to-people dialogues.

3. Provide technical support for coordination, partnerships and M&E;

• Support the external coordination of existing partnerships between stakeholders (government, civil society, private sector and the international community, including the UN system).
• In close collaboration with the PDA and the Joint Programme Secretariat, support monitoring and evaluation function, including collecting, processing and analyzing data in the framework of peace and development team workplan;
• Support knowledge management and sharing of good practices on conflict prevention and peacebuilding; ensure that stories and lessons learned are shared with the Joint Programme Secretariat; and respond to specific requests for information; and
• Perform an array of duties that support UN coordination and effective Peace and Development Team programme implementation. These may include: assisting in organizing meetings and consultations, organizing and implementing consultation processes with national and international partners. Perform an array of duties that support UN coordination and effective Peace and Development Team program implementation. These may include: assisting in organizing meetings and consultations, organizing and implementing consultation processes with national and international partners.

Competencies

Core

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction Level 4: Models independent thinking and action

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis

Delivery

Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services

Technical/Functional

Social Cohesion

Knowledge of methods and experience of supporting communities to achieve greater inclusiveness, more civic participation and creating opportunities for upward mobility Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Peacebuilding and Reconciliation

Ability to support peace processes to facilitate recovery and development Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

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Business Portfolio and Revenue Assurance Manager at Standard Bank Group

To drive the growth of the Digital (Scored) Lending business through analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data.
To ensure the overall profitability of the scored lending portfolio within the country.
To oversee the measurement, monitoring and reporting processes and functions for scored lending.
To optimise the PBB balance sheet, responsible for setting product and customer pricing, managing risk/reward trade-off, concession management and price optimization.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Business accountability: Impact on end result
Primary – Has a controlling impact on end results

Description:
Drive asset growth through scored lending;
Through deep data analysis, identify new revenue opportunities, revenue leakage and revenue optimisation across the portfolio.
Calculate the potential value of these opportunities and where required articulate these in high level business cases to communicate and “sell” the opportunities within the business.

Use these insights and modelling to shape new solution development and/or execute champion-challenger models to optimise the performance of the portfolio;
Work with business owners, Journey teams and other enablers (marketing etc.) to define the required solutions / changes across customer journey (recognising need, exploration, take-up, through to account management and closure).

Seek to optimise Return on Equity by working with Credit to optimise risk appetite and related risk parameters.
Establish product strategies (for final ratification by Head, PBB Product) appropriate risk appetites, pricing strategies, and portfolio optimisation initiatives within the laid down PBB product strategy

Identifies strengths and weaknesses of the business pricing by keeping abreast of market developments and the competitor landscape.
Understands and manages key product drivers that influence revenue streams and risk exposure on specific product portfolios.

Identifies revenue optimisation initiatives, obtains required sign-offs and coordinates implementation. This can be done through customer insights collected by the team, engagements with segment heads and understanding of current processes and procedures and proposing improvements where necessary.

Accountability for problem solving
Degree of guidance received to solve problems:

Generally defined – general principles with guidance from top management
Description:
Direction provided from high level strategy but this role has mandate to investigate the performance of solutions and problem solve how to improve such solutions.

Areas of problem solving / influence would include: product features, pricing, new products required, new marketing approaches, changes to credit criteria and parameters.

Degree of original thought required to solve problems:
Adaptive – Requires analysis, interpretation and significant judgement
Description or examples: Significant analysis required both of known metrics and the determination or investigation of un-explored data sources or connections.

Accountability for planning of activities
Integration of functions that are similar.
Planning activities generally up to 12 months business cycle.
Planning all related to business management and growth of scored lending solutions.

Discretion allowed for decision making
Directed – Broad practices, managerial direction

Description:
Jobholder will make decisions in conjunction with in-country Credit Portfolio Manager to change and manage the scored lending portfolio. This would include: Amendment of credit criteria within agreed risk parameters, changing of product features (tenure, amount, fees and pricing) changed within business parameters or proposed based and signed off if outside of agreed parameters.

Grow customer Base
Drive the growth of the Digital (Scored) Lending business through analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data. This role uses performance insights and customer feedback to inform the product strategy and direct the design of new solutions or changes to existing digital lending products that will meet customer demand and maximize the profitability. This would also include working closely with Credit to optimise the risk and reward trade-off decisions.

Increase penetration of scored lending solutions within existing customer base and support development of solutions to acquire new customers to the bank through providing scored lending solutions.

People Practices:
Work with Business Intelligence (data) team to extract customer insights.
Partner with the Credit Portfolio Reporting functions involved in Scored Lending. This would include the sharing of information and cooperating in modelling and investigation into risk management and growth opportunities and managing the tension between business growth and credit control.
Work with Centre Business Portfolio Manager to develop the capability of portfolio management in the country.
Work closely with other data related areas and teams such as Business Insights team and Data Engineers (Data Reservoir).
When required, present to customer-facing staff the rationale for price changes and the introduction of new fees and services.
Ensures correct implementation of pricing for all customers.
Interprets customer, competitor and market segment insights and analytics in order to derive an understanding of customer needs / wants /behaviours to identify opportunities for development of new products.

Product Performance & Reporting

Development and ongoing use of advanced insights for the Scored Lending portfolio and solution economics;
Track the performance of the different strategies within the scored lending portfolio;
Together with Credit, identify and monitor key risk indicators and credit parameters.
Monitor both lead and lag measures of business performance. This should include measures of profitability (including cost of capital) and portfolio quality for the scored lending portfolio;

Tracks product performance and profitability (financial performance) using financial reports and product performance reports from MI team, proposes and implements decisions on which products to focus on or revamp.

Contributes to product budgeting for both Net Interest Margins and Net Interest Revenues by working closely with the Finance manager, Head Products and Segment Heads.

Complies with the governance of product pricing by participating in the pricing committee discussions and adhering to the pricing manual.
Manages product costs through process rationalisation and building efficiencies through cheaper digital channels.

Develops accurate forecasts and outlooks on pricing based on the macro economic trends, performance of the market, customer feedback, etc.
Curbs income leakages by reviewing the transactions volume report from MIS, analysing it to check for leakages.
Works closely with support functions such as Credit to ensure appropriate policies and limits are in place as well as determining the correct pricing.
Develops effective acquisition and retention tactics to achieve profitability targets and share with the sales teams on a regular basis.

Analyses market dynamics, pricing trends, market opportunities, operating and sales margins in order to develop reports, procedures and tools for pricing and price discounting.
Assesses the impact of pricing changes on the bottom-line as well as on customers and shares report with Head, Products on a quarterly basis
Establishes metrics for evaluating the performance of the pricing strategy and implements for use by the liabilities and products team.
Validates that the metrics used are aligned with the pricing strategy and goals of PBB Product.
Continuously monitors price exceptions to determine whether process or policy adjustments are needed.

Monitors the financial results and performance of price strategies within the business segments in order to validate and recommend appropriate pricing strategies for each segment.

Risk Management
Ensures compliance with the Group Credit and Operational Risk standards. Represents Scored Lending Portfolio at the following forums for relevant decision making:

Credit Risk Management Committee (regular)
Pricing Committee (as required)
Guides and develops country understanding for in-country participation at the NAPPC, Pricing, CRMC and ALCO committees.
Develop appropriate risk management metrics, parameters, reports and dashboards with Credit as applicable to this portfolio.

Financial Performance Management
Accountable for the overall product profitability and ROE of scored lending portfolio.

Optimize Client pricing
Setting the pricing of the lending products using the ROE models to optimize client and product profitability
Price Implementation: Get the pricing approved through the Pricing Committee
Ensures pricing is correctly implemented on the system/IT platforms.
Price Monitoring: Monitor the interest rates & fees offered to clients against the approved pricing.
Review concession management process
Responsible for tracking client covenants and adherence of the terms
Review portfolio yields & margin report on a monthly basis
Identifying and curbing any revenue leakage in the products

Improve Efficiencies

Assists with the resolution of operational issues and functionality problems on the different products.
Identifies and resolves issues around pricing and margin management.

Evaluates and summarises monthly financial reports highlighting areas of positive performance and focuses on areas of concern or weakness in order to recommend remedial action.
Identifies inherent risks of the portfolio and make recommendations in risk mitigation and / or exit strategies for high risk pockets.
Identifies business challenges and drive process efficiencies to improve service delivery and TAT

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Regional Humanitarian Coordinator (RHC) at CARE

The Regional Humanitarian Coordinator (RHC) provides critical coordination and support to CARE International’s humanitarian & emergency preparedness and response. In-between rapid onset emergencies she/he works with country offices (with a focus on high priority/risk countries), lead members’ management, members and affiliates to strengthen CARE’s humanitarian capabilities across the region in line with the Regional Road Map. This includes strengthening capacity for preparedness, emergency response, integration of emergency/humanitarian programming within CARE’s program approach, strengthening our gender in emergency capacity, humanitarian policy, and other related priority areas. She/he also represents CARE externally at regional level in the humanitarian field with key forums, partners and donors, develops a contextual understanding of the region, and undertakes appropriate humanitarian policy and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Support country offices, members and affiliates initiate responses to emergencies, in consultation with CEG (Care Emergency Group) and the lead member (as appropriate), including advising on start-up, assessments, and mobilization of resources.
• Represent the region internally on behalf of CEG and in crisis coordination meetings/calls, CI conference calls, and with lead members as appropriate; ensure information flow among country offices, CEG, lead members (line management and emergency units), and with other CI members.
• Establish strong and close relationships with CDs and Regional / deputy regional directors and emergency directors at CI (Care International) levels and plays an active advisory, supportive and coordination role in order to facilitate clear communication and coordination, integration of humanitarian and long-term development, contextual analysis, and address any potential issues related to our humanitarian work, emergency preparedness and response.
• Promote and guide quality in humanitarian & emergency programmes throughout the region. This includes promoting and guiding CARE offices in their adherence to our humanitarian aspirations (scale, size, timeliness, quality) and regional priorities identified in the road map, to minimum standards, including CARE’s Humanitarian Accountability Framework (including, program principles and its humanitarian mandate, policies, procedures & guidance as contained within CARE’s emergency toolkit), incorporation of gender and partnership approaches.
• Important stakeholder in contributing to the development and implementation of the humanitarian aspects of the Regional Road Map as part of the Regional team
• Support and advise lead members, country offices, members and partners on Emergency Preparedness Planning (EPP)
• Represent CARE International in regional forums and meetings in the humanitarian area including with regional entities, UN humanitarian agencies, other NGOs, partners, region-based emergency donors, inter-agency working groups etc. and coordinate with CEG and CI members as appropriate
• Monitor and develop understanding of ongoing regional contexts and vulnerabilities and produce occasional updates/sit reps and support country offices to develop their own updates/sit reps when needed
• Work with country offices, CEG’s HR(Human Resource) coordinator, lead members’ HR departments and technical specialists to support the staffing of the RED (Record of Emergency Data) and the Horn of Africa emergency roster with qualified and skilled staff within the region readily available to participate in CARE responses to our humanitarian and emergencies work within and outside the region

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or relevant combination of qualification and experience
• English essential French, Portuguese or Arabic desirable
• At minimum 5-10 years’ experience in humanitarian preparedness, risk reduction and response
• Experience and knowledge of the region
• Experience in programme design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including SPHERE standards, gender, donor relations, security and protection considerations
• Experience in scale-up emergency response, gender and women’s empowerment programming and humanitarian accountability.
• Excellent training, coaching and mentoring skills
• High level of writing and communication skills
• Willingness to spend high proportion of time travelling away from home (approx 60%) and be deployed with limited notice period

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Chief Communications and Policy Outreach Officer at African Economic Research Consortium

African Economic Research Consortium, established in 1988, is a premier capacity building institution in the advancement of research and training to inform economic policies in sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of the most active Research and Capacity Building Institutions (RCBIs) in the world, with a focus on Africa

Job Summary

The Chief Communications and Policy Outreach Officer will be responsible for raising the visibility and brand of AERC, by ensuring that AERC’s products and services reach out across Africa and beyond, in French as well as in English. The holder is expected to help position AERC as a premier organization for the advancement of research and training to inform economic policies in Africa. S/he will also be responsible for connecting the network members with the array of information available on economics and AERC research and training. The holder will ensure that the information needs of the AERC research and training programmes in both languages are well served. The position will also play a critical role in Resource Mobilization and will also support in the monitoring of AERC’s internally developed funding reports.

Required Qualifications

Education

• The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Communications, marketing or Public Affairs.
• Relevant Experience
• Significant experience in policy outreach and strategic dissemination of policy relevance
• Professional qualification in Electronic Publishing
• Knowledgeable in publications, website development, information resources, or journalism
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience in management with at least three (3) years at senior management level.
• Experience in managing outsourced service providers is an added advantage.
• Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies for NGOs
• Experience in resource mobilization.
• Policy dissemination skills – Able to translate the technical reports from the Research department into a story that diverse stakeholders can relate with.
• Excellent team leadership and management skills; has the ability to get the team to work collaboratively with other teams.

• Able to manage a significant Communications budget – two to three million US dollars
• Cross-cultural experience – can live and work with diverse cultures and especially African culture.
• Ability to communicate in French is an added advantage

 

Responsibilities

1. Planning and Management

• Implementing the communications strategy approved by the Board in close liaison with the Communications Agency
• Overall responsibility of the management of the Communications Department and oversees day to day activities including the supervision of departmental staff;
• Ensures that the Communications Department serves the Consortium according to established policies and procedures using internal and external performance criteria and within a value for money culture;
• Works with the other departments and divisions of the Secretariat to ensure the smooth functioning and high performance of AERC and to exploit successful linkages;
• Ensures that reports on Communications activities are provided to the AERC Board, donors, Programme advisory committee and management as required;
• Reviewing & updating policies and procedures for the AERC Communications and Policy Outreach Division
• Establishing performance standards and targets for the Division and ensuring that adequate records are maintained to assess the Division’s performance in each of the key areas in which it is tasked
• Updating the Management on communications with the network, donors and other stakeholders.
• Preparing the Division annual budget and revisions and directing the implementation of the Division’s Program of Work and Budget.
• Preparing the required management and donor reports.
• Managing all assets under the Division.
• Regularly reviewing communication processes and tools for continuous improvement.

2. Publications

• Overseeing the operation and performance of the outsourced publications function in terms of existing SLA’s and contracts as well as the development, production and distribution of AERC corporate and promotional materials, including annual reports, brochures, and newsletters.
• Reviewing all communications material to ensure that it is of the highest standards and enhancing the overall impact of the organization’s communications internationally.

• Establishing clear guidelines for what to publish in print form and on the website and ensures that these are achieved within agreed performance standards.

3. Information Resources Management

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the online library to ensure it serves the needs of AERC, its network and partner institutions.
• Negotiating key contracts for subscriptions to electronic journals with a view to providing access for researchers and trainees.
• Overseeing the quality of the content that goes onto the AERC website.

4. Alumni Relations

• Building and enhancing the AERC alumni network to drive the AERC agenda to its key stakeholders notably donors, governments, universities, etc.

5. Marketing, Branding, Media and Public Relations / Public Affairs

• Overseeing the implementation of the brand strategy for AERC that ensures marketing and branding of AERC to the various publics ensuring constant visibility of the AERC brand at all the partner universities including their websites.
• Leading the development of on-going relationships with key national and regional media outlets that result in an increased positive representation of AERC programmes, research outputs and events.
• Engaging and building a robust network with mainstream media outlets and involve them in AERC events to publicize the events, milestones and achievements as well as research outputs impacting public policy.
• Monitoring AERC’s media presence and prepare quarterly reports on the effectiveness of the organization’s PR and media campaigns.
• Implementing a public affairs programme for AERC which includes information for civil society and the media as well as for policymakers, and which encompasses web-based and event-based activities.
• Developing a system of targeted information packages for different stakeholder groups and audiences and integrates the different resources and media of the Communications Division.

6. Resource Mobilization and Donor Relations

• Liaise with Senior Management Team (SMT) in the development of the resource mobilization strategy;
• Setting fundraising targets,
• Actively identifying and developing new sources of income, approaching and negotiating partner relationships with donors and coordinating fundraising activities.
• Actively seeking opportunities to partner with organizations that support the vision of AERC outreach/brand AERC.
• Deepening and broadening relations with donors through informed dialogue and assist the Executive Director in maintaining effective relations with donors and network members
• Ensuring creation of synergies between activities in different departments that will enhance fundraising efforts.
• Representing AERC in meetings with key donors/ partners to push the fundraising agenda for the organization and following up on the implementation of recommendations and agreements.

7. Events Coordination and Policy Outreach

• Overseeing the development of promotional material as well as the image and positioning of AERC to existing and potential donors.
• Coordinating and organizing major AERC policy outreach events and conferences, including the AERC Senior Policy Seminar and National Policy Workshops.
• Working closely with the Executive Director and Program Directors in developing intellectual content for the Senior Policy Seminars and National Policy Workshops, including commissioning of papers.
• Collaborating closely with Research & Training Directors in planning for workshops and seminars, such as the Biannual Research Workshops and Thesis dissemination workshops
• Using events such as Biannual Workshop, and Senior Policy Seminar, Thesis Dissemination Workshops as a strategic platform for dissemination of policy research to the body of stakeholders and place emphasis on positioning and packaging the outputs from Research favorably to donors.

8. ICT

• Overseeing the implementation of the ICT strategy and implementing operational plans within the framework of the strategy approved by the Board
• Ensuring development, implementation and maintenance of all policies related to ICT services, including project management, ICT security and an active business continuity plan.
• Overseeing the implementation of ICT activities to ensure that ICT is used to achieve effective program implementation and efficient operations of the Secretariat including outreach and dissemination.
• Responsible for maintenance of current information on AERC website. Review material submitted for publication to ensure quality and accurate content. Assess content for compatibility and consistency with the site as a whole and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ensuring AERC knowledge resources are readily accessible on the web; facilitate web-based networking such as social networks, blogs, etc; support learning events, workshops and senior policy seminars

9. Social Media Management

• Overseeing the implementation of the social media strategy.
• Ensuring AERC presence on relevant social media platforms;
• Leading in the development of a vibrant and sustainable social media environment to drive conversations on AERC programmes with students, donors, researchers and other key stakeholders.

10. Secondary Responsibilities

• Undertake any other duties as may be directed by the Executive Director

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Pharmaceutical Technologist at PCEA Chogoria Hospital

Chogoria hospital was started by the Scottish missionaries back in 1922 with the help of Mr and Mrs. Irvine being in charge. Chogoria hospital is on a side-road that branches off Embu – Meru highway about 2km from the highway. Chogoria hospital was built in a serene environment around 200km north of Nairobi city.

Job Description

Reporting to the In-Charge Pharmacy, the position holder’s job purpose will be to deliver efficient and timely Pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Scrutinizes Patient Treatment Sheets and Prescriptions for suitability of prescribed drugs in relation to dosing accuracy, drug interaction and route of administration Provide drug information to patients, doctors, nurses and other medical staff.
• Timely and accurate posting dispensed drugs for billing purposes.
• Assist the Pharmacy in-charge in placing orders for stock replenishment to the Pharmacy Store to maintain optimal stock levels
  Participates in regular drug expiry monitoring in the pharmacy to identify and document items with expiry of less than the required.
• Compounding, re-packaging and dilutions of drugs according to laid down guidelines.
• Counsel patients appropriately to ensure adherence to drug therapy.
• Participate in stock take exercise and ensure timely explanation of stock variances.
• Training and supervising pharmaceutical technologist interns.
• Entering prescriptions orders into the computer and making labels appropriately
• Assist in preparing and sending periodic management reports.
• Document adverse drug reactions on patients.
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Receiving drugs and verifying against the Stock transfer printout
• Shelving of items appropriately
• Performing stock counts and stock movement analysis

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
• Current and up to date registration with the Pharmaceutical and Poisons Board
• Keen on detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to interpret prescription accurately.
• Outstanding communication skills
• Counseling skills
• Customer service skills
• Must be a mature practicing Christian
• Essential Personal Attributes
• Ability to work under pressure
• High standards of personal integrity
• Pleasant personality
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

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Hospital Cateress at PCEA Chogoria Hospital

Chogoria hospital was started by the Scottish missionaries back in 1922 with the help of Mr and Mrs. Irvine being in charge. Chogoria hospital is on a side-road that branches off Embu – Meru highway about 2km from the highway. Chogoria hospital was built in a serene environment around 200km north of Nairobi city.

Job Description

Overall Purpose will be to achieve efficiency through achieving good quality meals within a budget while maintaining high standards of hygiene and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Planning menus in consultation with Nursing and Nutrition Department.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of catering, including service activities and sanitation responsibilities.
• Supervise staff and ensure high quality service standards and presentations are met.
• Organizing staff rota to meet service needs.
• Ensuring that health and safety regulations are strictly observed, recorded and archived.
• Maintain and upgrade strict hygiene and sanitation practices and levels.
• Update and compiles new products and menus according to market availability and customer needs.
• Food cost budgeting and maintenance of financial and administrative records.
• Develop methods to assess staff time and other resources required to meet hospital standards.
• Maintaining correct stock levels & Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Ordering of foodstuff from the food store.
• Estimate food requirements and food costs and application of cost cutting measures.
• Ensure proper handling and continuous maintenance of equipment and utensils

Qualifications

• KCSE Mean grade of C-
• Mature Christian
• Diploma in Food Production and Service; or Food and Beverage Production or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution.
• At-least over 2 years work experience in food production experience in bulk production facility at a senior level
• Experience in a Hospital setting an added advantage
• Management training an added advantage
• Computer Literate
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills & Honesty
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for people and service
• A born again and committed Christian.
• Financial, budgeting and stock-taking experience.
• High level of Integrity.
• High standards of grooming and personal etiquette
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

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Deputy Commissioner – Research Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning at Kenya Revenue Authority

Main Purpose of Job

To organise, implement and promote the Division’s research, records and knowledge exchange strategies, advising the Senior Management, ensuring procedures and policies are adhered to, and overseeing development and implementation of organization corporate and strategic plans.

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee the management of the Research, Knowledge Management, and Corporate Planning Division
• Provide leadership in the development of KRA’s strategic plans as well as monitoring and evaluation of the same
• Oversee the preparation of revenue forecasting, target-spreading and reporting
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the annual research and survey plans
• Undertake continuous macro-economic and sectoral analysis and establish their impact on revenue

 

Minimum Academic Requirement

• A minimum of master’s degree or its equivalent in economics, statistics, public policy, public finance, or a related field.

 

Specialist Training and Membership to professional Association

• Membership of a relevant professional body

 

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

• At least fifteen (15) years relevant working experience with at least six (6) years at senior managerial level

Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Excellent analytical skills, especially in macroeconomic and sectoral analysis
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish and manage structures, processes and standards
• Excellent writing and presentation skills,
• The ability to clearly communicate complex information
• Able to work closely with, and influence others
• Team leader

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Chief Manager – Facilities Management at Kenya Revenue Authority

Reports to:

Deputy Commissioner – Facilities & Logistics Services

Main Purpose of Job

Primary responsibilities of the Chief Manager – Facilities Management is managing of all the Authority’s movable and immovable assets and oversight for all works undertaken on the Authority’s properties.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop, organize and control effective property and facility management systems.
• Management of utilities, properties and outsourced services.
• Management of leases and contracts.
• Formulation and enforcement of strategies, policies, procedures and Unit’s work plan.
• Regular review and evaluation of services provided and adherence to SLAs.
• Assets appraisals and disposal management in liaison with other relevant departments.
• Review and approval of Bills of Quantities, drawings, proposals and RFPs for works.
• Maintenance work.
• Strategies of maintenance & repair.
• Utilities Management.
• Cost management.
• Management of contractors.

 

Minimum Academic Requirement

• A Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Civil), Quantity Survey, Architecture or any related field.

 

Specialist Training and Membership to professional Association

• Valid membership to a relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

• At least seven (7) years’ experience in a busy operations and maintenance environment, three (3) of which should be at management level.

Competencies

• Ability to provide strategic leadership
• In-depth knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Project/operations management.
• Ability to carry out technical and financial appraisal of projects.
• High levels of commercial acumen.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with staff and third parties and stakeholder engagement.
• Good communication and customer care skills.

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Peace and Development Officer at UNDP

Background

Violent conflict has surged in recent years, and in 2016, more countries experienced violent conflict than at any time in nearly 30 years. While the complex relationship between conflict, security and development is increasingly understood, international assistance and investment in conflict prevention have remained relatively low. At the same time, approaches to preventing conflict have been refined considerably, as policy and practice on peacebuilding have evolved – and the UN, its Member States and other partners are increasingly looking to prevention as a critical strategy for sustaining peace and nurturing development. Conflict prevention is increasingly recognised as a rational and cost-effective strategy for countries at risk of violence and for the international community.

The joint UNDP-DPPA programme on building national capacities for conflict prevention has made a ground-breaking contribution in bridging the gap between political engagement and development assistance in pursuit of preventing conflict and sustaining peace. In its new phase (2019-2023), the Joint UNDP-DPPA Programme will further strengthen the analytical capacities of national stakeholders and the UN system in support of Member States’ efforts to advance policy and programmatic coherence on conflict prevention and support strategies for sustaining peace.

The deployment of Peace and Development Advisors and has been the primary instrument of the Joint Programme to provide capacity for Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams to support national partners in dialogue and national or local mediation processes, the establishment and operationalization of national infrastructures and mechanisms for peace; and other initiatives aimed at sustaining peace. There are currently 49 PDA positions across the globe.

In an effort to ensure that PDAs are better equipped and empowered to deliver on their mandates, the Joint Programme has established in a number of contexts small ‘Peace and Development teams’ where a national Peace and Development Officer provides reinforced capacity to the PDA’s engagement in support of the RCOs and UNCTs in the area of conflict prevention and sustaining peace.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Peace and Development Officer works under the direct supervision and guidance of the PDA, to provide substantive support in three main areas of activity, including:

• Assist on research, information-gathering and analysis with specific focus on supporting and promoting peacebuilding and conflict prevention in Kenya;
• Identify entry-points and support inclusive and conflict-sensitive approaches in efforts to build national capacities for conflict prevention, particularly with regard to civil society, including women’s and youth networks;
• Provide technical support for coordination, partnerships and M&E;

Under the direct supervision of the PDA, the main duties and responsibilities of the PDO will include:

1. Assisting on research, information-gathering and analysis with specific focus on supporting and promoting peacebuilding and conflict prevention;

• Gather and process data and information relevant to the UN’s role and activities in Keya and the sub-region as relevant, with specific focus on supporting and promoting peacebuilding, social cohesion, conflict prevention and sustainable development.
• Support the PDA in undertaking political, political economy and/or conflict analysis, monitoring the situation in the country, and reporting of issues related to peace and security, including through analysis of local sources;
• Carry out and coordinate research on particular issues and thematic areas, in particular PVE and CVE issues in Kenya, political parties’ dynamics, elections…etc.

2. Identifying entry-points and support inclusive and conflict-sensitive approaches in efforts to build national capacities for conflict prevention, particularly with regard to civil society, including women’s and youth networks;

• Assist the PDA in identifying areas of programmatic engagement with national stakeholders related to social cohesion, dialogue, conflict prevention and consensus building; and contribute to the development of conflict-sensitive approaches;
• Under the guidance of the PDA, support the exploration of entry points with key national counterparts including the Government and civil society;
• Advise on mainstreaming conflict-sensitive approaches; including provision of training UN Country Team staff and key national partners on conflict analysis, conflict prevention and/or conflict-sensitive development;
• Undertake mappings and analysis with civil society actors’ (including youth, women, and marginalized groups) capacities for conflict prevention/ peacebuilding at local and national level, using the exercise to inform the support provided by the PDA and UNCT throughout the duration of the assignment;
• Support the PDA in their engagement with national and local stakeholders, focusing particularly on engaging with civil society actors at local level and academia, to help link local initiatives to national-level institutions, structures and processes, as well as reinforcing dialogue between government and civil society and/or people-to-people dialogues.

3. Provide technical support for coordination, partnerships and M&E;

• Support the external coordination of existing partnerships between stakeholders (government, civil society, private sector and the international community, including the UN system).
• In close collaboration with the PDA and the Joint Programme Secretariat, support monitoring and evaluation function, including collecting, processing and analyzing data in the framework of peace and development team workplan;
• Support knowledge management and sharing of good practices on conflict prevention and peacebuilding; ensure that stories and lessons learned are shared with the Joint Programme Secretariat; and respond to specific requests for information; and
• Perform an array of duties that support UN coordination and effective Peace and Development Team programme implementation. These may include: assisting in organizing meetings and consultations, organizing and implementing consultation processes with national and international partners. Perform an array of duties that support UN coordination and effective Peace and Development Team program implementation. These may include: assisting in organizing meetings and consultations, organizing and implementing consultation processes with national and international partners.

Competencies

Core

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction Level 4: Models independent thinking and action

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis

Delivery

Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services

Technical/Functional

Social Cohesion

Knowledge of methods and experience of supporting communities to achieve greater inclusiveness, more civic participation and creating opportunities for upward mobility Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Peacebuilding and Reconciliation

Ability to support peace processes to facilitate recovery and development Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

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Business Portfolio and Revenue Assurance Manager at Standard Bank Group

To drive the growth of the Digital (Scored) Lending business through analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data.
To ensure the overall profitability of the scored lending portfolio within the country.
To oversee the measurement, monitoring and reporting processes and functions for scored lending.
To optimise the PBB balance sheet, responsible for setting product and customer pricing, managing risk/reward trade-off, concession management and price optimization.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Business accountability: Impact on end result
Primary – Has a controlling impact on end results

Description:
Drive asset growth through scored lending;
Through deep data analysis, identify new revenue opportunities, revenue leakage and revenue optimisation across the portfolio.
Calculate the potential value of these opportunities and where required articulate these in high level business cases to communicate and “sell” the opportunities within the business.

Use these insights and modelling to shape new solution development and/or execute champion-challenger models to optimise the performance of the portfolio;
Work with business owners, Journey teams and other enablers (marketing etc.) to define the required solutions / changes across customer journey (recognising need, exploration, take-up, through to account management and closure).

Seek to optimise Return on Equity by working with Credit to optimise risk appetite and related risk parameters.
Establish product strategies (for final ratification by Head, PBB Product) appropriate risk appetites, pricing strategies, and portfolio optimisation initiatives within the laid down PBB product strategy

Identifies strengths and weaknesses of the business pricing by keeping abreast of market developments and the competitor landscape.
Understands and manages key product drivers that influence revenue streams and risk exposure on specific product portfolios.

Identifies revenue optimisation initiatives, obtains required sign-offs and coordinates implementation. This can be done through customer insights collected by the team, engagements with segment heads and understanding of current processes and procedures and proposing improvements where necessary.

Accountability for problem solving
Degree of guidance received to solve problems:

Generally defined – general principles with guidance from top management
Description:
Direction provided from high level strategy but this role has mandate to investigate the performance of solutions and problem solve how to improve such solutions.

Areas of problem solving / influence would include: product features, pricing, new products required, new marketing approaches, changes to credit criteria and parameters.

Degree of original thought required to solve problems:
Adaptive – Requires analysis, interpretation and significant judgement
Description or examples: Significant analysis required both of known metrics and the determination or investigation of un-explored data sources or connections.

Accountability for planning of activities
Integration of functions that are similar.
Planning activities generally up to 12 months business cycle.
Planning all related to business management and growth of scored lending solutions.

Discretion allowed for decision making
Directed – Broad practices, managerial direction

Description:
Jobholder will make decisions in conjunction with in-country Credit Portfolio Manager to change and manage the scored lending portfolio. This would include: Amendment of credit criteria within agreed risk parameters, changing of product features (tenure, amount, fees and pricing) changed within business parameters or proposed based and signed off if outside of agreed parameters.

Grow customer Base
Drive the growth of the Digital (Scored) Lending business through analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data. This role uses performance insights and customer feedback to inform the product strategy and direct the design of new solutions or changes to existing digital lending products that will meet customer demand and maximize the profitability. This would also include working closely with Credit to optimise the risk and reward trade-off decisions.

Increase penetration of scored lending solutions within existing customer base and support development of solutions to acquire new customers to the bank through providing scored lending solutions.

People Practices:
Work with Business Intelligence (data) team to extract customer insights.
Partner with the Credit Portfolio Reporting functions involved in Scored Lending. This would include the sharing of information and cooperating in modelling and investigation into risk management and growth opportunities and managing the tension between business growth and credit control.
Work with Centre Business Portfolio Manager to develop the capability of portfolio management in the country.
Work closely with other data related areas and teams such as Business Insights team and Data Engineers (Data Reservoir).
When required, present to customer-facing staff the rationale for price changes and the introduction of new fees and services.
Ensures correct implementation of pricing for all customers.
Interprets customer, competitor and market segment insights and analytics in order to derive an understanding of customer needs / wants /behaviours to identify opportunities for development of new products.

Product Performance & Reporting

Development and ongoing use of advanced insights for the Scored Lending portfolio and solution economics;
Track the performance of the different strategies within the scored lending portfolio;
Together with Credit, identify and monitor key risk indicators and credit parameters.
Monitor both lead and lag measures of business performance. This should include measures of profitability (including cost of capital) and portfolio quality for the scored lending portfolio;

Tracks product performance and profitability (financial performance) using financial reports and product performance reports from MI team, proposes and implements decisions on which products to focus on or revamp.

Contributes to product budgeting for both Net Interest Margins and Net Interest Revenues by working closely with the Finance manager, Head Products and Segment Heads.

Complies with the governance of product pricing by participating in the pricing committee discussions and adhering to the pricing manual.
Manages product costs through process rationalisation and building efficiencies through cheaper digital channels.

Develops accurate forecasts and outlooks on pricing based on the macro economic trends, performance of the market, customer feedback, etc.
Curbs income leakages by reviewing the transactions volume report from MIS, analysing it to check for leakages.
Works closely with support functions such as Credit to ensure appropriate policies and limits are in place as well as determining the correct pricing.
Develops effective acquisition and retention tactics to achieve profitability targets and share with the sales teams on a regular basis.

Analyses market dynamics, pricing trends, market opportunities, operating and sales margins in order to develop reports, procedures and tools for pricing and price discounting.
Assesses the impact of pricing changes on the bottom-line as well as on customers and shares report with Head, Products on a quarterly basis
Establishes metrics for evaluating the performance of the pricing strategy and implements for use by the liabilities and products team.
Validates that the metrics used are aligned with the pricing strategy and goals of PBB Product.
Continuously monitors price exceptions to determine whether process or policy adjustments are needed.

Monitors the financial results and performance of price strategies within the business segments in order to validate and recommend appropriate pricing strategies for each segment.

Risk Management
Ensures compliance with the Group Credit and Operational Risk standards. Represents Scored Lending Portfolio at the following forums for relevant decision making:

Credit Risk Management Committee (regular)
Pricing Committee (as required)
Guides and develops country understanding for in-country participation at the NAPPC, Pricing, CRMC and ALCO committees.
Develop appropriate risk management metrics, parameters, reports and dashboards with Credit as applicable to this portfolio.

Financial Performance Management
Accountable for the overall product profitability and ROE of scored lending portfolio.

Optimize Client pricing
Setting the pricing of the lending products using the ROE models to optimize client and product profitability
Price Implementation: Get the pricing approved through the Pricing Committee
Ensures pricing is correctly implemented on the system/IT platforms.
Price Monitoring: Monitor the interest rates & fees offered to clients against the approved pricing.
Review concession management process
Responsible for tracking client covenants and adherence of the terms
Review portfolio yields & margin report on a monthly basis
Identifying and curbing any revenue leakage in the products

Improve Efficiencies

Assists with the resolution of operational issues and functionality problems on the different products.
Identifies and resolves issues around pricing and margin management.

Evaluates and summarises monthly financial reports highlighting areas of positive performance and focuses on areas of concern or weakness in order to recommend remedial action.
Identifies inherent risks of the portfolio and make recommendations in risk mitigation and / or exit strategies for high risk pockets.
Identifies business challenges and drive process efficiencies to improve service delivery and TAT

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Regional Humanitarian Coordinator (RHC) at CARE

The Regional Humanitarian Coordinator (RHC) provides critical coordination and support to CARE International’s humanitarian & emergency preparedness and response. In-between rapid onset emergencies she/he works with country offices (with a focus on high priority/risk countries), lead members’ management, members and affiliates to strengthen CARE’s humanitarian capabilities across the region in line with the Regional Road Map. This includes strengthening capacity for preparedness, emergency response, integration of emergency/humanitarian programming within CARE’s program approach, strengthening our gender in emergency capacity, humanitarian policy, and other related priority areas. She/he also represents CARE externally at regional level in the humanitarian field with key forums, partners and donors, develops a contextual understanding of the region, and undertakes appropriate humanitarian policy and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Support country offices, members and affiliates initiate responses to emergencies, in consultation with CEG (Care Emergency Group) and the lead member (as appropriate), including advising on start-up, assessments, and mobilization of resources.
• Represent the region internally on behalf of CEG and in crisis coordination meetings/calls, CI conference calls, and with lead members as appropriate; ensure information flow among country offices, CEG, lead members (line management and emergency units), and with other CI members.
• Establish strong and close relationships with CDs and Regional / deputy regional directors and emergency directors at CI (Care International) levels and plays an active advisory, supportive and coordination role in order to facilitate clear communication and coordination, integration of humanitarian and long-term development, contextual analysis, and address any potential issues related to our humanitarian work, emergency preparedness and response.
• Promote and guide quality in humanitarian & emergency programmes throughout the region. This includes promoting and guiding CARE offices in their adherence to our humanitarian aspirations (scale, size, timeliness, quality) and regional priorities identified in the road map, to minimum standards, including CARE’s Humanitarian Accountability Framework (including, program principles and its humanitarian mandate, policies, procedures & guidance as contained within CARE’s emergency toolkit), incorporation of gender and partnership approaches.
• Important stakeholder in contributing to the development and implementation of the humanitarian aspects of the Regional Road Map as part of the Regional team
• Support and advise lead members, country offices, members and partners on Emergency Preparedness Planning (EPP)
• Represent CARE International in regional forums and meetings in the humanitarian area including with regional entities, UN humanitarian agencies, other NGOs, partners, region-based emergency donors, inter-agency working groups etc. and coordinate with CEG and CI members as appropriate
• Monitor and develop understanding of ongoing regional contexts and vulnerabilities and produce occasional updates/sit reps and support country offices to develop their own updates/sit reps when needed
• Work with country offices, CEG’s HR(Human Resource) coordinator, lead members’ HR departments and technical specialists to support the staffing of the RED (Record of Emergency Data) and the Horn of Africa emergency roster with qualified and skilled staff within the region readily available to participate in CARE responses to our humanitarian and emergencies work within and outside the region

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or relevant combination of qualification and experience
• English essential French, Portuguese or Arabic desirable
• At minimum 5-10 years’ experience in humanitarian preparedness, risk reduction and response
• Experience and knowledge of the region
• Experience in programme design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including SPHERE standards, gender, donor relations, security and protection considerations
• Experience in scale-up emergency response, gender and women’s empowerment programming and humanitarian accountability.
• Excellent training, coaching and mentoring skills
• High level of writing and communication skills
• Willingness to spend high proportion of time travelling away from home (approx 60%) and be deployed with limited notice period

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Chief Communications and Policy Outreach Officer at African Economic Research Consortium

African Economic Research Consortium, established in 1988, is a premier capacity building institution in the advancement of research and training to inform economic policies in sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of the most active Research and Capacity Building Institutions (RCBIs) in the world, with a focus on Africa

Job Summary

The Chief Communications and Policy Outreach Officer will be responsible for raising the visibility and brand of AERC, by ensuring that AERC’s products and services reach out across Africa and beyond, in French as well as in English. The holder is expected to help position AERC as a premier organization for the advancement of research and training to inform economic policies in Africa. S/he will also be responsible for connecting the network members with the array of information available on economics and AERC research and training. The holder will ensure that the information needs of the AERC research and training programmes in both languages are well served. The position will also play a critical role in Resource Mobilization and will also support in the monitoring of AERC’s internally developed funding reports.

Required Qualifications

Education

• The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Communications, marketing or Public Affairs.
• Relevant Experience
• Significant experience in policy outreach and strategic dissemination of policy relevance
• Professional qualification in Electronic Publishing
• Knowledgeable in publications, website development, information resources, or journalism
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience in management with at least three (3) years at senior management level.
• Experience in managing outsourced service providers is an added advantage.
• Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies for NGOs
• Experience in resource mobilization.
• Policy dissemination skills – Able to translate the technical reports from the Research department into a story that diverse stakeholders can relate with.
• Excellent team leadership and management skills; has the ability to get the team to work collaboratively with other teams.

• Able to manage a significant Communications budget – two to three million US dollars
• Cross-cultural experience – can live and work with diverse cultures and especially African culture.
• Ability to communicate in French is an added advantage

 

Responsibilities

1. Planning and Management

• Implementing the communications strategy approved by the Board in close liaison with the Communications Agency
• Overall responsibility of the management of the Communications Department and oversees day to day activities including the supervision of departmental staff;
• Ensures that the Communications Department serves the Consortium according to established policies and procedures using internal and external performance criteria and within a value for money culture;
• Works with the other departments and divisions of the Secretariat to ensure the smooth functioning and high performance of AERC and to exploit successful linkages;
• Ensures that reports on Communications activities are provided to the AERC Board, donors, Programme advisory committee and management as required;
• Reviewing & updating policies and procedures for the AERC Communications and Policy Outreach Division
• Establishing performance standards and targets for the Division and ensuring that adequate records are maintained to assess the Division’s performance in each of the key areas in which it is tasked
• Updating the Management on communications with the network, donors and other stakeholders.
• Preparing the Division annual budget and revisions and directing the implementation of the Division’s Program of Work and Budget.
• Preparing the required management and donor reports.
• Managing all assets under the Division.
• Regularly reviewing communication processes and tools for continuous improvement.

2. Publications

• Overseeing the operation and performance of the outsourced publications function in terms of existing SLA’s and contracts as well as the development, production and distribution of AERC corporate and promotional materials, including annual reports, brochures, and newsletters.
• Reviewing all communications material to ensure that it is of the highest standards and enhancing the overall impact of the organization’s communications internationally.

• Establishing clear guidelines for what to publish in print form and on the website and ensures that these are achieved within agreed performance standards.

3. Information Resources Management

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the online library to ensure it serves the needs of AERC, its network and partner institutions.
• Negotiating key contracts for subscriptions to electronic journals with a view to providing access for researchers and trainees.
• Overseeing the quality of the content that goes onto the AERC website.

4. Alumni Relations

• Building and enhancing the AERC alumni network to drive the AERC agenda to its key stakeholders notably donors, governments, universities, etc.

5. Marketing, Branding, Media and Public Relations / Public Affairs

• Overseeing the implementation of the brand strategy for AERC that ensures marketing and branding of AERC to the various publics ensuring constant visibility of the AERC brand at all the partner universities including their websites.
• Leading the development of on-going relationships with key national and regional media outlets that result in an increased positive representation of AERC programmes, research outputs and events.
• Engaging and building a robust network with mainstream media outlets and involve them in AERC events to publicize the events, milestones and achievements as well as research outputs impacting public policy.
• Monitoring AERC’s media presence and prepare quarterly reports on the effectiveness of the organization’s PR and media campaigns.
• Implementing a public affairs programme for AERC which includes information for civil society and the media as well as for policymakers, and which encompasses web-based and event-based activities.
• Developing a system of targeted information packages for different stakeholder groups and audiences and integrates the different resources and media of the Communications Division.

6. Resource Mobilization and Donor Relations

• Liaise with Senior Management Team (SMT) in the development of the resource mobilization strategy;
• Setting fundraising targets,
• Actively identifying and developing new sources of income, approaching and negotiating partner relationships with donors and coordinating fundraising activities.
• Actively seeking opportunities to partner with organizations that support the vision of AERC outreach/brand AERC.
• Deepening and broadening relations with donors through informed dialogue and assist the Executive Director in maintaining effective relations with donors and network members
• Ensuring creation of synergies between activities in different departments that will enhance fundraising efforts.
• Representing AERC in meetings with key donors/ partners to push the fundraising agenda for the organization and following up on the implementation of recommendations and agreements.

7. Events Coordination and Policy Outreach

• Overseeing the development of promotional material as well as the image and positioning of AERC to existing and potential donors.
• Coordinating and organizing major AERC policy outreach events and conferences, including the AERC Senior Policy Seminar and National Policy Workshops.
• Working closely with the Executive Director and Program Directors in developing intellectual content for the Senior Policy Seminars and National Policy Workshops, including commissioning of papers.
• Collaborating closely with Research & Training Directors in planning for workshops and seminars, such as the Biannual Research Workshops and Thesis dissemination workshops
• Using events such as Biannual Workshop, and Senior Policy Seminar, Thesis Dissemination Workshops as a strategic platform for dissemination of policy research to the body of stakeholders and place emphasis on positioning and packaging the outputs from Research favorably to donors.

8. ICT

• Overseeing the implementation of the ICT strategy and implementing operational plans within the framework of the strategy approved by the Board
• Ensuring development, implementation and maintenance of all policies related to ICT services, including project management, ICT security and an active business continuity plan.
• Overseeing the implementation of ICT activities to ensure that ICT is used to achieve effective program implementation and efficient operations of the Secretariat including outreach and dissemination.
• Responsible for maintenance of current information on AERC website. Review material submitted for publication to ensure quality and accurate content. Assess content for compatibility and consistency with the site as a whole and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ensuring AERC knowledge resources are readily accessible on the web; facilitate web-based networking such as social networks, blogs, etc; support learning events, workshops and senior policy seminars

9. Social Media Management

• Overseeing the implementation of the social media strategy.
• Ensuring AERC presence on relevant social media platforms;
• Leading in the development of a vibrant and sustainable social media environment to drive conversations on AERC programmes with students, donors, researchers and other key stakeholders.

10. Secondary Responsibilities

• Undertake any other duties as may be directed by the Executive Director

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Pharmaceutical Technologist at PCEA Chogoria Hospital

Chogoria hospital was started by the Scottish missionaries back in 1922 with the help of Mr and Mrs. Irvine being in charge. Chogoria hospital is on a side-road that branches off Embu – Meru highway about 2km from the highway. Chogoria hospital was built in a serene environment around 200km north of Nairobi city.

Job Description

Reporting to the In-Charge Pharmacy, the position holder’s job purpose will be to deliver efficient and timely Pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Scrutinizes Patient Treatment Sheets and Prescriptions for suitability of prescribed drugs in relation to dosing accuracy, drug interaction and route of administration Provide drug information to patients, doctors, nurses and other medical staff.
• Timely and accurate posting dispensed drugs for billing purposes.
• Assist the Pharmacy in-charge in placing orders for stock replenishment to the Pharmacy Store to maintain optimal stock levels
  Participates in regular drug expiry monitoring in the pharmacy to identify and document items with expiry of less than the required.
• Compounding, re-packaging and dilutions of drugs according to laid down guidelines.
• Counsel patients appropriately to ensure adherence to drug therapy.
• Participate in stock take exercise and ensure timely explanation of stock variances.
• Training and supervising pharmaceutical technologist interns.
• Entering prescriptions orders into the computer and making labels appropriately
• Assist in preparing and sending periodic management reports.
• Document adverse drug reactions on patients.
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Receiving drugs and verifying against the Stock transfer printout
• Shelving of items appropriately
• Performing stock counts and stock movement analysis

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized institution
• Current and up to date registration with the Pharmaceutical and Poisons Board
• Keen on detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to interpret prescription accurately.
• Outstanding communication skills
• Counseling skills
• Customer service skills
• Must be a mature practicing Christian
• Essential Personal Attributes
• Ability to work under pressure
• High standards of personal integrity
• Pleasant personality
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

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Hospital Cateress at PCEA Chogoria Hospital

Chogoria hospital was started by the Scottish missionaries back in 1922 with the help of Mr and Mrs. Irvine being in charge. Chogoria hospital is on a side-road that branches off Embu – Meru highway about 2km from the highway. Chogoria hospital was built in a serene environment around 200km north of Nairobi city.

Job Description

Overall Purpose will be to achieve efficiency through achieving good quality meals within a budget while maintaining high standards of hygiene and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Planning menus in consultation with Nursing and Nutrition Department.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of catering, including service activities and sanitation responsibilities.
• Supervise staff and ensure high quality service standards and presentations are met.
• Organizing staff rota to meet service needs.
• Ensuring that health and safety regulations are strictly observed, recorded and archived.
• Maintain and upgrade strict hygiene and sanitation practices and levels.
• Update and compiles new products and menus according to market availability and customer needs.
• Food cost budgeting and maintenance of financial and administrative records.
• Develop methods to assess staff time and other resources required to meet hospital standards.
• Maintaining correct stock levels & Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Ordering of foodstuff from the food store.
• Estimate food requirements and food costs and application of cost cutting measures.
• Ensure proper handling and continuous maintenance of equipment and utensils

Qualifications

• KCSE Mean grade of C-
• Mature Christian
• Diploma in Food Production and Service; or Food and Beverage Production or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution.
• At-least over 2 years work experience in food production experience in bulk production facility at a senior level
• Experience in a Hospital setting an added advantage
• Management training an added advantage
• Computer Literate
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills & Honesty
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for people and service
• A born again and committed Christian.
• Financial, budgeting and stock-taking experience.
• High level of Integrity.
• High standards of grooming and personal etiquette
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

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Deputy Commissioner – Research Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning at Kenya Revenue Authority

Main Purpose of Job

To organise, implement and promote the Division’s research, records and knowledge exchange strategies, advising the Senior Management, ensuring procedures and policies are adhered to, and overseeing development and implementation of organization corporate and strategic plans.

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee the management of the Research, Knowledge Management, and Corporate Planning Division
• Provide leadership in the development of KRA’s strategic plans as well as monitoring and evaluation of the same
• Oversee the preparation of revenue forecasting, target-spreading and reporting
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the annual research and survey plans
• Undertake continuous macro-economic and sectoral analysis and establish their impact on revenue

 

Minimum Academic Requirement

• A minimum of master’s degree or its equivalent in economics, statistics, public policy, public finance, or a related field.

 

Specialist Training and Membership to professional Association

• Membership of a relevant professional body

 

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

• At least fifteen (15) years relevant working experience with at least six (6) years at senior managerial level

Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Excellent analytical skills, especially in macroeconomic and sectoral analysis
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish and manage structures, processes and standards
• Excellent writing and presentation skills,
• The ability to clearly communicate complex information
• Able to work closely with, and influence others
• Team leader

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