Caretaker at Cytonn Investments

Cytonn Investments is an investments and real estate company, with offices in Nairobi – Kenya and DC Metro area – U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local institutional investors and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region. Our alternative investments solutions are based on four main products: real estate, structured solutions, private equity and advisory. Most of the investment opportunities in Sub Saharan Africa are not in the listed markets, hence our focus on alternative investments to find uncommon value and returns for our clients.

The individual will assume responsibility for the general property management of the facility by leading all services provision through contracted service providers who have been engaged to undertake specific roles such as security, cleaning, garbage, service level maintennace of equipment among other roles, to ensure minimum disruption to core activities. The individual will be expected to have good relationship management skills, is abrest with the best practices in property management field and being able to handle multiple taks including quick learning into various fields. They will also be expected to produce periodic reports on a timely basis to be communicated to the property management team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of the property to ensure all assets are secure, record and report any preventive and corrective repairs and maintenance requirements to the Facilities & Property Manager for corrective action.
• Produce daily and weekly reports on a timely basis on maintenance issues to be communicated and escalated to the Facilities and Property Manager.
• Assume responsibility for the general security and safety of the property by supervising security company engaged, review security reports and daily occurrence books for accuracy and consistency and ensure all safety and security measures are maintained at a high standard and any issues are addressed as soon as they arise.
• Supervise any contractor engaged to undertake repair work on site by following the provided specification for each repair work. In cases of major repair works, liaise with the Facilities & Property Manager to ensure specifications are met.
• Remain available to fire and police departments on a 24-hour call basis in case of emergency.
• Maintain good relations and liaise with neighbors to resolve any reported issues.
• Foster good working relationships with regulators and key service providers to ensure understanding of regulation requirements and timely compliance response.
• To ensure that staff and outsourced personnel are adequately instructed in safety and welfare matters regarding their specific responsibilities.
• Ensure that all equipment on site is in good condition and report any faults or damages concerning the same.
• Monitor residents / tenants turnover and ensure all units are let out on timely basis.
• Review and approve all tenancy application files prior to move in, will a full due diligence as per policy.
• Organise all residents meetings and oversee overall implementation of estate rules and regulations.
• Any other duties that may be ascribed from time to time.

Requirements

• A positive attitude and flexibility to handle diverse tasks including at odd hours.
• Demonstrate leadership capability with ability to work in a team dynamic.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to take decisions to ensure no bottlenecks on the work flow.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have a certificate of good conduct.
• Minimum of C+ in KCSE, though a University Degree is not mandatory.
• Ability to create strong professional relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience working in an estate managements (of at least 100 houses) for more than 2 years as a caretaker.

Learning Opportunities

The opportunity to be part of a young and dynamic team delivering efficient facility and property management services to landlords and/or residents of one of Cytonn’s signature developments, Cytonn Apartments – Ruaka (The Alma) under Cytonn Properties Management Team. The position is advatageous for career growth, as an ideal opportunity of the candidate to grow into a Property Manager or Project Manager, given some of the key learnings into more of real estate dynamics.

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Director, Programme Management at United Nations Environment Programme

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world’s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.

The position is located in the Law Division, at the Nairobi duty station. The Director will report to the Executive Director through the Deputy Executive Director and within delegated authority the Director will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Advance international environmental governance and international environmental law, in line with the UNEP’s Medium Term Strategy and subsequent Programme of Work, by ensuring that the Division
• provides a suite of services that include providing technical and substantive support to intergovernmental processes, supporting countries in achieving commitments under multilateral environmental agreements, as appropriate, enhancing of national and regional capacities, as well as transparency and accountability in judiciaries, legislatures, and policy making institutions, advocating for environmental rights and combating of environmental crime, and overall safeguarding of the environment by building and promoting a body of knowledge on environmental governance and law;.
• Catalyze action as part of UNEP’s response measures that advance the implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development, and more broadly, the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable development, especially in the areas of international environmental law and environmental governance;
• Strengthen the role of the Division in providing a critical coordinating and bridging function between UNEP and UNEP-administered multilateral environmental agreements, especially in identifying further synergies and collaboration as well as enhance cooperation with all other relevant MEAs.
• Oversee and manage the administration of the Division, including on issues related to human resources, budget financial resources, other operational and administrative matters, as well as management of overall project portfolio, and supervise the day-to-day management and administration of the Division.
• Fostering an inclusive workplace, and building engagement and motivation among divisional staff towards meeting the organization vision and its goals;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the environment and development field in general and in particular in the area of environmental governance and law and including international environmental conventions and protocols; proven ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues; ability to review and edit the work of others.
• LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
• JUDGEMENT AND DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education

Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in one or more of the following disciplines: Social sciences, Natural sciences, Business administration or Management finance, International Law, International environmental law, Natural resources management law, Economics, Environmental management or other relevant field is required. A first university degree with a combination of two additional years of professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Work Experience

• Over 15 years of progressively responsible experience in development and implementation of international law with emphasis on international and national environmental law or related area is required.
• Experience in international environmental governance processes is required.
• Proven management and leadership skills including on resource mobilization funding and human resources management are required.
• At least five years of experience at the international level are desirable.
• Proven knowledge and experience of institutional legal matters related to managing legal processes of international organizations is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is required. A good working knowledge of any other UN language is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency- based interview.

Special Notice

This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

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Submits CVs – Graduates Trainees at British American Tobacco

Few companies founded in 1902 are still going from strength to strength. Fewer still are leaders in more than 55 markets. And with one billion adult smokers around the world, we manufacture the cigarettes chosen by around one in eight of them. We take our business and our impact very seriously. We know the tobacco industry is a controversial one, and so it’s all the more important that we act responsibly, from the sourcing of tobacco leaf right through to how we market our products to adult consumers. Global to local Our business operates at a local, as well as global, level. We don’t own tobacco farms or directly employ farmers. More than 1,000 BAT leaf technicians worldwide support some 90,000 contracted farmers worldwide.

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Chief Executive Officer at Agricultural Finance Corporation

the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a Government owned Development Finance Institution (DFI) mandated “to assist in the development of agriculture and agricultural industries by making loans to farmers, co-operative societies, incorporated group representatives, private companies, public bodies, local authorities and other persons engaging in agriculture or agricultural industries”.

The Board of AFC is seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer to carry on the corporation’s mission to provide customer focused and sustainable financial services to the agricultural sector in Kenya and sustain momentum for providing agriculture services towards a sustainable future.

Overall Objective

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will provide leadership to the executive team of the corporation and will have responsibility of the functions of the corporation including overall accountability for operational and strategic performance of the corporation and the realisation of its statutory mandate.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead in the development of the corporation’s strategic business plan ensuring alignment with the statutory mandate;
• Ensure realization of the Corporate Strategic Plan and other annual plans and delivery of key result areas;
• Establish a sound financial position for the corporation, maintaining a balanced and sustainable short and long term P&L responsibility;
• Prepare annual budgets for approval by the Board and ratification by Government, and develop a sound capital and liquidity ratio, ensuring continuous reviews and strengthening of internal controls;
• Ensure continuous improvement of the capacity and skills of the corporation’s team, effective Human resource management; and foster a culture that mainstreams gender across the functions and operations of the Corporation;
• Establish and ensure diligent service to the Corporation’s clients by championing delivery models that ensure speed of service to clients, convenience and transparency;
• Maintain robust partnerships with development partners and other non-state actors, and continually reposition the corporation as a tool to catalyse both public and private sector investments; and
• Identify principal risks likely to affect the corporation, and establish robust internal mechanisms to mitigate them.

Requirements

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized university;
• Have at least Fifteen (15) years’ work experience in Banking either Development Finance and/ or Agrifinance industries, with not less than five (5) years spent in a senior leadership role (s);
• Possess valid membership to a relevant professional body and be of good standing;
• Have practical knowledge and experience in credit risk management, lending and resource mobilisation;
• Be a trans-formative leader who is visionary, change ambassador, people leader and business driver; and
• Be highly networked with ability to foster strategic relationships and partnerships.

Benefits

This appointment is on contractual terms for a period of three (3) renewable for one (1) further 3 year term, subject to performance and relevant public service regulations governing staff tenure.

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Interior Designer at UDesign

We are a design-led company whose focus is n contemporary design across a wide range of sectors and building types at the heart of the professional commitment of U- Design is our belief in the art of architecture as a vital ingredient in all our lives. We’re committed to good design in the broadest sense, including a concern for sustainable design, efficiency in use plus the public and cultural context in which our buildings evolve.

UDesign Limited  is seeking an exceptional Interior Designer for immediate employment in a demanding and collaborative work environment .

Responsibilities

• Undertake design project from concept to completion
• Define project requirements and schedule during the “brief”
• Interpret and translate customer needs into plans
• Set costs and project fees according to budget
• Selection and sourcing of materials and finishes
• Produce “mood boards”, technical layouts and 3D visualizations
• Supervise work progress on site
• Work closely with designers, engineers, architects and contractors
• Research and follow industry changes, evolutions and best practises

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in decorating interior spaces (consultations, renovations, space planning and new constructions)
• Expertise in layout, colour, lighting, materials selection, custom furniture and all installations.
• Proficient in ArchiCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max, Illustrator or other design programs f0r technical drawing and 3D visualization
• Excellent portfolio of previous works
• Creative talent, imagination and eye for design
• Communication and presentation skills
• Project management skills

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Counter Terrorism and Extremism Network Executive Assistant at British Government

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

Job Category  

Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory  

Political

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

Main Purpose of Job:

The successful candidate will act as Executive Assistant to the Sub Saharan Africa Counter Terrorism and Extremism Network (CTEN). He/she will be responsible for the smooth functioning of the network across all of Sub Saharan Africa (16+ countries), including handling central commissions and briefing requests, acting as Secretariat for network meetings including senior regional cross-HMG Board meetings, convening a major annual regional CTEN conference, managing the administrative (travel and training) budget for the network, and acting as PA to the Head of the Network (including email management and diary planning). He/she will also provide wider programme support to teams across the network as needed, surging in where teams have gaps or are facing additional demands.

This is a critical role for the CTEN network, as it is the ‘engine’ behind the smooth running of the network. It would suit someone who works well independently, can build productive networks across multiple countries and government departments, can put in place and manage strong systems and monitoring mechanisms, and can provide a high level of executive support to the SMS1 head of the network (including full management of emails, given the frequency with which the Network Head travels). It provides an opportunity to support a high profile foreign policy priority by helping tackle terrorism in line with international human rights standards. The successful applicant will have an interest in security and justice issues and be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to deal responsibly with sensitive information.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Put in place and run a system to manage central commissions from London, coordinating inputs, tracking replies and submitting responses within deadlines. To include putting in place and implementing a system to manage regular financial and narrative reporting from Posts in line with CSSF/CTPF requirements
• Act as Secretariat for CTEN Sub Saharan Africa meetings, setting up schedules and meeting arrangements, preparing and circulating agendas and background papers in advance, managing attendance, providing meeting records and following up on actions – to include Secretariat for the Sub Saharan Africa Regional CT/CVE Board and the Counter Al Shabaab Strategy Board
• Set up and manage the annual regional CTEN Conference (70+ participants from across Sub Saharan Africa and capitals, internal/external participants) including handling logistics, venue, agenda, presentations and follow up
• Build and maintain productive relations across the CTEN network, maintaining a network ‘map’ of key contacts, and providing support as needed, including arrangements for CTEN visits to partner countries, host nation study tours to London, and programme management support where needed – eg during CT programme officer breather breaks/gaps, or periods of additional demand such as CT crises. (This may require occasional travel to other Posts. The officer should undergo CTPF programme management training and CT crisis training for this role)
• Acting as Executive Assistant to the SMS1 Head of the CTEN – who travels frequently and extensively – including effective diary management, email handling, and facilitating travel and meeting requirements. This includes identifying and acting on urgent commissions that arise on behalf of the  Hub Head during her absences, flagging issues to the Hub Head that need their immediate attention while travelling, and delegating workstreams to others in the network as appropriate. This is a significant responsibility given the periods of Hub Head absence, and will require a sufficient level of experience, sound judgment and security awareness..
• Oversee and manage the CTEN Sub Saharan Africa Travel and Administration budgets (approx. £100,000), including forecasting requirements, approving and monitoring spend.
• Manage recruitment into the network, monitoring start/end dates for CTEN roles across the Network, ensuring that job descriptions are submitted in good time for recruitment boards, and setting up recruitment panels
• Ensure Network has basic ‘housekeeping’ in place including maintaining an updated call tree for Nairobi, ensuring that the office in Chancery is cleaned and maintained, with working facilities and supplies.

Resources managed:

Oversight of CTEN Admin budget and regional travel budget (£ 100,000)

Oversight of CTEN annual conference budget

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Security clearance (existing or ability to be cleared to DV/SC)
• Demonstrated ability to put in place strong organisational systems
• Experience in setting up and managing meetings and/or events
• Sufficient knowledge and experience of public sector to be able to manage SMS1 emails and work commissions
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve problems
• Ability to plan ahead and prioritise effectively
• Excellent IT and communication skills
• Ability to produce clear and accurate work with attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Strong team work/willingness to support colleagues when under pressure and able to contribute to cross-team working
• A flexible and proactive approach

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Previous experience of working in a large organisation or network
• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or managing a network
• Previous experience as a project officer or in managing public sector resources

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Regional Team Lead at International Finance Corporation

IFC—a sister organization of the World Bank and member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2019, we invested more than $19 billion in private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. For more information, visit www.ifc.org

The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advice and Solutions Department (CEG) Regional Team Lead: Financial Intermediary (FI) Investment (RTLFI) is a senior specialist function whose primary role is to support the CEG Regional Manager deliver the region’s work program. The RTLFI role entails three complementary but distinct accountabilities which are:

(i) Environmental and Social (E&S) Risk Management, as the senior E&S resource in the region for FI investment, providing regional FI portfolio level E&S quality assurance support, and project level support throughout the project cycle.

(ii) Performance oversight, mentoring and career development for the region’s FI-mapped E&S staff, in alignment with World Bank Group Managerial Competencies, and oversight of Short Term Consultants (STCs).

(iii) Contribute to regional leadership of CEG’s ESG Advisory practice, in collaboration with Regional Lead ESG Advisory Services (RLAS), Regional Team Lead Direct Investment (RTLDI) and the Regional Lead Corporate Governance (RLCG) lead.

The RTLFI position resides within a management matrix. As such, the position requires proactive communication with: (i) Regional and Industry departments’ (Financial Institutions Group and Private Equity Funds) new business and portfolio management teams; (ii) within CEG, with the RTLDI, the Global FI Sector Lead, the Chief Environmental Specialist, CEG project teams, RLAS and RLCG; and (iii) E&S Policy and Risk Department (CES) Risk Officers, especially for defined High Risk and Watch List pipeline and portfolio projects. 

The RTLFI reports to the CEG Regional Manager.

Duties and Accountabilities: 

E&S Risk Management for FI Investment – New Business

• Undertake or delegate to another E&S specialist  (while retaining accountability for) CEG’s project Early Review, contextual risk screening and provision of E&S input to the PDS-Concept for FI investment projects as described by the CEG Environmental and Social Review Procedure (ESRP), and the Draft Procedures for Consultation and Interim Application describing the roles and interface of CEG and CES, and successor procedures.

• For mandated transactions, participate with the E&S project team, and for High Risk Projects the CES Risk Officer, in pre-appraisal check-in meetings.

• Actively support specialists with their regional FI project E&S due diligence (ESDD): review and comment upon all appraisal assessments and disclosure documents to ensure quality control and consistency and provide ESDD and disclosure clearance for regional projects. 

• Provide regional support to the IFC Board process, (reviewing board reports and responses to Executive Directors’ questions prepared by the project Lead Environmental and Social Specialist (LESS) and attending board meetings as needed. 

• Support business development in collaboration with regionally based industry or business development managers, by providing advice and staffing necessary resources, particularly when pre-mandate pre-appraisal site visits are necessary.

E&S Risk Management for FI Investment – Portfolio

• Manage development and delivery of the annual Site Supervision Visits (SSV) program of regional FI investment portfolio monitoring, in liaison with E&S specialists, the regional industry portfolio management team and as needed the CES Risk Officers. 

• With support from the E&S specialists and sector leads, maintain and report on regional high- risk list FI projects and portfolio E&S performance. Actively manage specialists’ oversight of high-risk FI portfolio projects. In liaison with CES Risk Officers as necessary, review proposed project-level E&S risk rating (ESRR) downgrades and upgrades. 

• Liaise with Regional Industry portfolio managers regularly about portfolio trends, complex/high risk issues in the portfolio, progress with ESRR 3-4 projects.

• Prepare and present quarterly regional portfolio reviews within CEG and represent CEG at regional portfolio review meetings.

• Review key documents and provide clearance in accordance with ESRP (e.g. SSV Back to Office Reports, Annual E&S Reports and Enhanced Project Supervision Reports), involving Risk Officers as needed for high risk or ESSR 3-4 projects.

E&S Risk Management for FI Investment – General Issues

• Actively support the CEG Regional Manager in communication and engagement with FIG and Private Equity Funds regional management.

• Liaise regularly with other RTLFIs to ensure consistency across regions in the application of CEG’s E&S requirements for all product types. 

a) Disseminate and advise on established global client requirements to regional FI-investment new business and portfolio teams. 

b) Advise specialists on consistent practice and quality in processing and documentation of E&S risk management. 

• As needed, support regional E&S specialists in client negotiation, and support and clear E&S specialists’ regional response to the Independent Evaluation Group and Compliance Advisor Ombudsman reports.

• Identification of regional/country specific trends related to E&S issues and relationship management with the Industry Departments.

• Lead E&S input to selected high risk, complex or strategic project appraisal and supervision, liaising as needed with the other RTLFIs on matters of precedent and global consistency.

E&S Risk Management – Advisory Services and Upstream

• Undertake or delegate to another E&S specialist a review of implementation plans and/or supervision documents with identified elevated E&S risks, as described by the ESRP and AS Governance Procedure.

• Support regional upstream teams on FI-related activities; coordinate input into upstream projects with Regional Upstream Operations Officer

Staff and STC Management and Development:

As delegated by the CEG Regional Manager, the RTLFI will;

• Oversee and coordinate the work of FI-mapped E&S staff and STCs in the region. 

• Act as ePerformance Supervisor for FI-investment focused E&S staff. Assist direct reports in developing performance objectives.  

• Ensure timely and adequate staffing of E&S specialists to projects. While the overarching priority is to staff “the right team for the right deal,” RTLFIs in coordination with other RTLFIs, and the Regional Manager, as required, should assign staff to transactions in a manner that provides development opportunities for more junior staff while requiring that more senior staff are appropriately stretched and actively mentoring junior staff.

• Provide specific feedback to the CEG Regional Manager on operational performance for each staff, to be used in departmental-level performance and talent reviews.

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new CEG employees and consultants (including developing TORs, identifying candidates, interviewing, and checking references).

• Manage process of identifying, contracting, training and supervising deliverables from regionally based consultants with the support of both global and regional colleagues.

• Support the manager in team building and good coordination and collaboration among the regional specialists and consultants

Input into Regional ESG Advisory Activities:

The RTLFI will collaborate with the ESG Regional Advisory Lead, the RTLDI and the CG Lead to identify opportunities for ESG advisory in the region and ensure technical quality assurance. This will include;

• Timely identification of pipeline and portfolio clients that could be considered for AS support. 

• Identification of systematic issues experienced by clients or at the market level hindering the development and implementation of effective ESG risk management practices that could be addressed through AS support. 

• Reviewing (or delegating as appropriate to subject matter specialists) and providing feedback on AS work products, including project documents, client assessments or proposals, training curricula, reports, etc.

• Active and consistent communication across the matrix, at both the pipeline, project, portfolio and strategic levels.

Other 

• Actively participate in CEG Team Lead meetings and hold regular regional team meetings that are focused on communicating information (information from the Team Leads and Industry Departments meetings, potential pipeline, technical industry information, etc.), identifying best practice, implementation of new tools and approaches, driving consistency of practice with the Performance Standards and ESRP and conveying lessons learned through Quality Assurance reviews.

• Represent CEG and IFC, as appropriate, in relevant regional internal/external public forums as needed by the Regional Manager.

• Provide capacity building support to CEG specialists and industry departments, as well as IFC clients

• Assist CEG in achieving IFC corporate initiatives, as agreed with CEG management.

Selection Criteria

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in science, engineering or other relevant discipline(s);

• Minimum of ten years of relevant E&S risk management experience with at least five years of working with financial intermediaries;

• Knowledge of IFC’s Sustainability Framework and Performance Standards;

• Confident decision maker, balancing speed and thoroughness when there is uncertainty.  Knows when to act, seek support or escalate decision making. Candid, does the right thing;

• Effective team leader, successful delegator, setter of clear expectations, facilitates team members’ success, comfortable feedback provider;

• Influential, within and across departments, able to use logical argument to sustain otherwise difficult positions;

• Open to constructive feedback from all levels, seeks multiple views; and

• Supportive leader, with an ability to provide culturally sensitive and effective feedback and identify strengths and growth opportunities in colleagues.

Poverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe.

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Science Officer at International Livestock Research Institute

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre – part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

GENDER (Generating Evidence and New Directions for Equitable Results), through it’s host ILRI, is seeking to recruit an innovative and creative science leader to serve as the GENDER Platform’s Scientific Officer. The main function of the position is to ensure that the Platform delivers robust scientific research and evidence, leading to impact. This is an exciting opportunity to join and contribute to the platform’s establishment and development as premier research resource on gender and agriculture.https://ift.tt/3iiVJos

GENDER is CGIAR’s new platform designed to put gender equality at the forefront of global agricultural research for development. The Platform aims to transform the way gender research is done, both within and beyond CGIAR, to kick-start a process of genuine change toward greater gender equality and better lives for smallholder farmers everywhere. GENDER builds on a wealth of research and learning generated by the previous CGIAR Gender Network and the Collaborative Platform for Gender Research (2011–2019). It encompasses all 15 CGIAR Research Centers, 12 collaborative CGIAR Research Programs and 3 CGIAR System-wide Research Support Platforms. The platform is hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi, Kenya and therefore will be recruiting for this position.

The position will be expected to contribute to and support the Platform on generation, analysis and strategic communication of high-quality evidence. The incumbent will work closely with the Platform director, the leaders of the three modules on Evidence, Methods and Alliances, research teams and partners. The Science Officer will also support the Platform in pro-actively adhering to CGIAR’s quality of research for development framework (QoR4D). The position will allow the incumbent to strengthen their publication record, by leading and/or publishing with the research teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead, where necessary, the Platform in delivering scientifically robust research and evidence
• Support Platform research teams and partners to develop and implement both new and existing research methods and approaches, which are scientifically robust and in line with the CGIAR’s Qo4RD.
• Set high standards and procedures for science undertaken and commissioned by the Platform, and ensure compliance with these along with ethical requirements
• Monitor progress of the research projects, including review of draft operational reports and research performed, to ensure quality of outputs
• Develop innovative system to support gender researchers to ensure good research from data collection to publication
• Coordinate with gender researchers and module leaders to ensure science deliverables are met and are of high quality
• Assist gender researcher teams and partners with troubleshooting in the event of problems with specific research projects

Outreach (in collaboration with the communication team)

• Write and consolidate scientific achievements of the Platform into fit-for-purpose communications materials to influence policy.
• Ensure effective information resources on gender in AR4D are available online for key audiences
• Provide technical and policy commentary based on the work of the platform when required by the media or key stakeholders and donors
• Represent the platform in a wide range of environments, including academic, policy and the media

• The role reports to the Director, CGIAR Gender Platform
• The incumbent will work closely with the Platform Director, Leaders of the three modules on Evidence, Methods and Alliances, research teams and partners.

Required qualification and experience

• PhD in a relevant discipline, including gender studies, sociology, agricultural economics, public policy, political science, anthropology, geography, or other social sciences
• At least 5 years of experience working in a research or science-based organization
• Internationally recognized expertise in gender and development research, preferably in the food and agriculture sphere
• Evidence of scientific publications in international journals
• Evidence of high-quality science communication products for different audiences
• Record of past successful research and/or contributions to research to development projects
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluency in English

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Exposure to Africa, Asia, and Latin America with a knowledge of the CGIAR  is desirable
• Proven fundraising record
• In addition to English, proficiency in other international languages

Post location: The position will preferably be based in Nairobi, Kenya

Terms of Appointment

This is position is at job level HG 19 and it is open to both national and international applicants. The position is a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances

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Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation (commonly referred to as Microsoft or MS) is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics and personal computers and services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, Microsoft Office office suite, and Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface tablet lineup. As of 2011, it was the world’s largest software maker by revenue, and one of the world’s most valuable companies.

The Microsoft Graph Developer Experience Team helps developers around the world to use the Microsoft Graph to build powerful and insightful experiences for their customers leveraging the power of Microsoft 365.  We build SDKs to support these experiences across a broad spectrum of languages, along with tooling and other experiences that help developers maximize potential. We also work to drive standardization into API development and documentation.

We are looking for a strong, passionate software engineer to help us deliver for our developers.  If working with the developer community and getting to work with different languages on different types of projects appeals to you then this may be a great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

As a senior software engineer on our team your responsibilities will include:

• Build intuitive and responsive developer experiences
• Participate in the technical design, implementation, and assure quality for feature work.
• Collaborate with teams across Microsoft, including our team in Nairobi, Kenya
• Evangelize best practices across the team
• Actively participate with our developer community
• Participate in API design reviews

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years software development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong .NET skills
• Skilled in other languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby
• Prior experience developing SDKs and other developer experiences
• Strong Customer Focus

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

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

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Financial Advisor (Sales Executive) – Nairobi at Cytonn Investments

Cytonn Investments is an investments and real estate company, with offices in Nairobi – Kenya and DC Metro area – U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local institutional investors and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region. Our alternative investments solutions are based on four main products: real estate, structured solutions, private equity and advisory. Most of the investment opportunities in Sub Saharan Africa are not in the listed markets, hence our focus on alternative investments to find uncommon value and returns for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Present, promote and sell our products to existing and prospective clients
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach potential customers through cold calling
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
• Attend prospect and client meetings to make presentations and oversee follow up
• Identifying opportunities for product development, and other product offerings
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• KCSE grade C- and above
• Diploma or Degree holder in any field
• Minimum 2 years proven work experience as a Financial Advisor
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• A background in Real Estate, Insurance Sales, Banking, Asset Management and other financial services will be added advantage

Learning Opportunities

A 30 Day powerful and interactive Sales Training Course covering Product Knowledge and Advanced selling skills to equip you in order to adequately cater for the sophisticated modern client.

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Caretaker at Cytonn Investments

Cytonn Investments is an investments and real estate company, with offices in Nairobi – Kenya and DC Metro area – U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local institutional investors and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region. Our alternative investments solutions are based on four main products: real estate, structured solutions, private equity and advisory. Most of the investment opportunities in Sub Saharan Africa are not in the listed markets, hence our focus on alternative investments to find uncommon value and returns for our clients.

The individual will assume responsibility for the general property management of the facility by leading all services provision through contracted service providers who have been engaged to undertake specific roles such as security, cleaning, garbage, service level maintennace of equipment among other roles, to ensure minimum disruption to core activities. The individual will be expected to have good relationship management skills, is abrest with the best practices in property management field and being able to handle multiple taks including quick learning into various fields. They will also be expected to produce periodic reports on a timely basis to be communicated to the property management team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of the property to ensure all assets are secure, record and report any preventive and corrective repairs and maintenance requirements to the Facilities & Property Manager for corrective action.
• Produce daily and weekly reports on a timely basis on maintenance issues to be communicated and escalated to the Facilities and Property Manager.
• Assume responsibility for the general security and safety of the property by supervising security company engaged, review security reports and daily occurrence books for accuracy and consistency and ensure all safety and security measures are maintained at a high standard and any issues are addressed as soon as they arise.
• Supervise any contractor engaged to undertake repair work on site by following the provided specification for each repair work. In cases of major repair works, liaise with the Facilities & Property Manager to ensure specifications are met.
• Remain available to fire and police departments on a 24-hour call basis in case of emergency.
• Maintain good relations and liaise with neighbors to resolve any reported issues.
• Foster good working relationships with regulators and key service providers to ensure understanding of regulation requirements and timely compliance response.
• To ensure that staff and outsourced personnel are adequately instructed in safety and welfare matters regarding their specific responsibilities.
• Ensure that all equipment on site is in good condition and report any faults or damages concerning the same.
• Monitor residents / tenants turnover and ensure all units are let out on timely basis.
• Review and approve all tenancy application files prior to move in, will a full due diligence as per policy.
• Organise all residents meetings and oversee overall implementation of estate rules and regulations.
• Any other duties that may be ascribed from time to time.

Requirements

• A positive attitude and flexibility to handle diverse tasks including at odd hours.
• Demonstrate leadership capability with ability to work in a team dynamic.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to take decisions to ensure no bottlenecks on the work flow.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have a certificate of good conduct.
• Minimum of C+ in KCSE, though a University Degree is not mandatory.
• Ability to create strong professional relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience working in an estate managements (of at least 100 houses) for more than 2 years as a caretaker.

Learning Opportunities

The opportunity to be part of a young and dynamic team delivering efficient facility and property management services to landlords and/or residents of one of Cytonn’s signature developments, Cytonn Apartments – Ruaka (The Alma) under Cytonn Properties Management Team. The position is advatageous for career growth, as an ideal opportunity of the candidate to grow into a Property Manager or Project Manager, given some of the key learnings into more of real estate dynamics.

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Director, Programme Management at United Nations Environment Programme

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world’s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.

The position is located in the Law Division, at the Nairobi duty station. The Director will report to the Executive Director through the Deputy Executive Director and within delegated authority the Director will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Advance international environmental governance and international environmental law, in line with the UNEP’s Medium Term Strategy and subsequent Programme of Work, by ensuring that the Division
• provides a suite of services that include providing technical and substantive support to intergovernmental processes, supporting countries in achieving commitments under multilateral environmental agreements, as appropriate, enhancing of national and regional capacities, as well as transparency and accountability in judiciaries, legislatures, and policy making institutions, advocating for environmental rights and combating of environmental crime, and overall safeguarding of the environment by building and promoting a body of knowledge on environmental governance and law;.
• Catalyze action as part of UNEP’s response measures that advance the implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development, and more broadly, the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable development, especially in the areas of international environmental law and environmental governance;
• Strengthen the role of the Division in providing a critical coordinating and bridging function between UNEP and UNEP-administered multilateral environmental agreements, especially in identifying further synergies and collaboration as well as enhance cooperation with all other relevant MEAs.
• Oversee and manage the administration of the Division, including on issues related to human resources, budget financial resources, other operational and administrative matters, as well as management of overall project portfolio, and supervise the day-to-day management and administration of the Division.
• Fostering an inclusive workplace, and building engagement and motivation among divisional staff towards meeting the organization vision and its goals;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the environment and development field in general and in particular in the area of environmental governance and law and including international environmental conventions and protocols; proven ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues; ability to review and edit the work of others.
• LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
• JUDGEMENT AND DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education

Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in one or more of the following disciplines: Social sciences, Natural sciences, Business administration or Management finance, International Law, International environmental law, Natural resources management law, Economics, Environmental management or other relevant field is required. A first university degree with a combination of two additional years of professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Work Experience

• Over 15 years of progressively responsible experience in development and implementation of international law with emphasis on international and national environmental law or related area is required.
• Experience in international environmental governance processes is required.
• Proven management and leadership skills including on resource mobilization funding and human resources management are required.
• At least five years of experience at the international level are desirable.
• Proven knowledge and experience of institutional legal matters related to managing legal processes of international organizations is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written English is required. A good working knowledge of any other UN language is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency- based interview.

Special Notice

This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

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Submits CVs – Graduates Trainees at British American Tobacco

Few companies founded in 1902 are still going from strength to strength. Fewer still are leaders in more than 55 markets. And with one billion adult smokers around the world, we manufacture the cigarettes chosen by around one in eight of them. We take our business and our impact very seriously. We know the tobacco industry is a controversial one, and so it’s all the more important that we act responsibly, from the sourcing of tobacco leaf right through to how we market our products to adult consumers. Global to local Our business operates at a local, as well as global, level. We don’t own tobacco farms or directly employ farmers. More than 1,000 BAT leaf technicians worldwide support some 90,000 contracted farmers worldwide.

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Chief Executive Officer at Agricultural Finance Corporation

the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a Government owned Development Finance Institution (DFI) mandated “to assist in the development of agriculture and agricultural industries by making loans to farmers, co-operative societies, incorporated group representatives, private companies, public bodies, local authorities and other persons engaging in agriculture or agricultural industries”.

The Board of AFC is seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer to carry on the corporation’s mission to provide customer focused and sustainable financial services to the agricultural sector in Kenya and sustain momentum for providing agriculture services towards a sustainable future.

Overall Objective

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will provide leadership to the executive team of the corporation and will have responsibility of the functions of the corporation including overall accountability for operational and strategic performance of the corporation and the realisation of its statutory mandate.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead in the development of the corporation’s strategic business plan ensuring alignment with the statutory mandate;
• Ensure realization of the Corporate Strategic Plan and other annual plans and delivery of key result areas;
• Establish a sound financial position for the corporation, maintaining a balanced and sustainable short and long term P&L responsibility;
• Prepare annual budgets for approval by the Board and ratification by Government, and develop a sound capital and liquidity ratio, ensuring continuous reviews and strengthening of internal controls;
• Ensure continuous improvement of the capacity and skills of the corporation’s team, effective Human resource management; and foster a culture that mainstreams gender across the functions and operations of the Corporation;
• Establish and ensure diligent service to the Corporation’s clients by championing delivery models that ensure speed of service to clients, convenience and transparency;
• Maintain robust partnerships with development partners and other non-state actors, and continually reposition the corporation as a tool to catalyse both public and private sector investments; and
• Identify principal risks likely to affect the corporation, and establish robust internal mechanisms to mitigate them.

Requirements

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized university;
• Have at least Fifteen (15) years’ work experience in Banking either Development Finance and/ or Agrifinance industries, with not less than five (5) years spent in a senior leadership role (s);
• Possess valid membership to a relevant professional body and be of good standing;
• Have practical knowledge and experience in credit risk management, lending and resource mobilisation;
• Be a trans-formative leader who is visionary, change ambassador, people leader and business driver; and
• Be highly networked with ability to foster strategic relationships and partnerships.

Benefits

This appointment is on contractual terms for a period of three (3) renewable for one (1) further 3 year term, subject to performance and relevant public service regulations governing staff tenure.

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Interior Designer at UDesign

We are a design-led company whose focus is n contemporary design across a wide range of sectors and building types at the heart of the professional commitment of U- Design is our belief in the art of architecture as a vital ingredient in all our lives. We’re committed to good design in the broadest sense, including a concern for sustainable design, efficiency in use plus the public and cultural context in which our buildings evolve.

UDesign Limited  is seeking an exceptional Interior Designer for immediate employment in a demanding and collaborative work environment .

Responsibilities

• Undertake design project from concept to completion
• Define project requirements and schedule during the “brief”
• Interpret and translate customer needs into plans
• Set costs and project fees according to budget
• Selection and sourcing of materials and finishes
• Produce “mood boards”, technical layouts and 3D visualizations
• Supervise work progress on site
• Work closely with designers, engineers, architects and contractors
• Research and follow industry changes, evolutions and best practises

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in decorating interior spaces (consultations, renovations, space planning and new constructions)
• Expertise in layout, colour, lighting, materials selection, custom furniture and all installations.
• Proficient in ArchiCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max, Illustrator or other design programs f0r technical drawing and 3D visualization
• Excellent portfolio of previous works
• Creative talent, imagination and eye for design
• Communication and presentation skills
• Project management skills

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Science Officer at International Livestock Research Institute

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre – part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

GENDER (Generating Evidence and New Directions for Equitable Results), through it’s host ILRI, is seeking to recruit an innovative and creative science leader to serve as the GENDER Platform’s Scientific Officer. The main function of the position is to ensure that the Platform delivers robust scientific research and evidence, leading to impact. This is an exciting opportunity to join and contribute to the platform’s establishment and development as premier research resource on gender and agriculture.https://ift.tt/3iiVJos

GENDER is CGIAR’s new platform designed to put gender equality at the forefront of global agricultural research for development. The Platform aims to transform the way gender research is done, both within and beyond CGIAR, to kick-start a process of genuine change toward greater gender equality and better lives for smallholder farmers everywhere. GENDER builds on a wealth of research and learning generated by the previous CGIAR Gender Network and the Collaborative Platform for Gender Research (2011–2019). It encompasses all 15 CGIAR Research Centers, 12 collaborative CGIAR Research Programs and 3 CGIAR System-wide Research Support Platforms. The platform is hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi, Kenya and therefore will be recruiting for this position.

The position will be expected to contribute to and support the Platform on generation, analysis and strategic communication of high-quality evidence. The incumbent will work closely with the Platform director, the leaders of the three modules on Evidence, Methods and Alliances, research teams and partners. The Science Officer will also support the Platform in pro-actively adhering to CGIAR’s quality of research for development framework (QoR4D). The position will allow the incumbent to strengthen their publication record, by leading and/or publishing with the research teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead, where necessary, the Platform in delivering scientifically robust research and evidence
• Support Platform research teams and partners to develop and implement both new and existing research methods and approaches, which are scientifically robust and in line with the CGIAR’s Qo4RD.
• Set high standards and procedures for science undertaken and commissioned by the Platform, and ensure compliance with these along with ethical requirements
• Monitor progress of the research projects, including review of draft operational reports and research performed, to ensure quality of outputs
• Develop innovative system to support gender researchers to ensure good research from data collection to publication
• Coordinate with gender researchers and module leaders to ensure science deliverables are met and are of high quality
• Assist gender researcher teams and partners with troubleshooting in the event of problems with specific research projects

Outreach (in collaboration with the communication team)

• Write and consolidate scientific achievements of the Platform into fit-for-purpose communications materials to influence policy.
• Ensure effective information resources on gender in AR4D are available online for key audiences
• Provide technical and policy commentary based on the work of the platform when required by the media or key stakeholders and donors
• Represent the platform in a wide range of environments, including academic, policy and the media

• The role reports to the Director, CGIAR Gender Platform
• The incumbent will work closely with the Platform Director, Leaders of the three modules on Evidence, Methods and Alliances, research teams and partners.

Required qualification and experience

• PhD in a relevant discipline, including gender studies, sociology, agricultural economics, public policy, political science, anthropology, geography, or other social sciences
• At least 5 years of experience working in a research or science-based organization
• Internationally recognized expertise in gender and development research, preferably in the food and agriculture sphere
• Evidence of scientific publications in international journals
• Evidence of high-quality science communication products for different audiences
• Record of past successful research and/or contributions to research to development projects
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluency in English

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Exposure to Africa, Asia, and Latin America with a knowledge of the CGIAR  is desirable
• Proven fundraising record
• In addition to English, proficiency in other international languages

Post location: The position will preferably be based in Nairobi, Kenya

Terms of Appointment

This is position is at job level HG 19 and it is open to both national and international applicants. The position is a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances

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Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation (commonly referred to as Microsoft or MS) is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics and personal computers and services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, Microsoft Office office suite, and Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface tablet lineup. As of 2011, it was the world’s largest software maker by revenue, and one of the world’s most valuable companies.

The Microsoft Graph Developer Experience Team helps developers around the world to use the Microsoft Graph to build powerful and insightful experiences for their customers leveraging the power of Microsoft 365.  We build SDKs to support these experiences across a broad spectrum of languages, along with tooling and other experiences that help developers maximize potential. We also work to drive standardization into API development and documentation.

We are looking for a strong, passionate software engineer to help us deliver for our developers.  If working with the developer community and getting to work with different languages on different types of projects appeals to you then this may be a great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

As a senior software engineer on our team your responsibilities will include:

• Build intuitive and responsive developer experiences
• Participate in the technical design, implementation, and assure quality for feature work.
• Collaborate with teams across Microsoft, including our team in Nairobi, Kenya
• Evangelize best practices across the team
• Actively participate with our developer community
• Participate in API design reviews

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years software development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong .NET skills
• Skilled in other languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby
• Prior experience developing SDKs and other developer experiences
• Strong Customer Focus

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

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

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Financial Advisor (Sales Executive) – Nairobi at Cytonn Investments

Cytonn Investments is an investments and real estate company, with offices in Nairobi – Kenya and DC Metro area – U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local institutional investors and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region. Our alternative investments solutions are based on four main products: real estate, structured solutions, private equity and advisory. Most of the investment opportunities in Sub Saharan Africa are not in the listed markets, hence our focus on alternative investments to find uncommon value and returns for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Present, promote and sell our products to existing and prospective clients
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach potential customers through cold calling
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
• Attend prospect and client meetings to make presentations and oversee follow up
• Identifying opportunities for product development, and other product offerings
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• KCSE grade C- and above
• Diploma or Degree holder in any field
• Minimum 2 years proven work experience as a Financial Advisor
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• A background in Real Estate, Insurance Sales, Banking, Asset Management and other financial services will be added advantage

Learning Opportunities

A 30 Day powerful and interactive Sales Training Course covering Product Knowledge and Advanced selling skills to equip you in order to adequately cater for the sophisticated modern client.

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Caretaker at Cytonn Investments

Cytonn Investments is an investments and real estate company, with offices in Nairobi – Kenya and DC Metro area – U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global institutional investors, individual high net-worth investors, local institutional investors and diaspora investors interested in the East-African region. Our alternative investments solutions are based on four main products: real estate, structured solutions, private equity and advisory. Most of the investment opportunities in Sub Saharan Africa are not in the listed markets, hence our focus on alternative investments to find uncommon value and returns for our clients.

The individual will assume responsibility for the general property management of the facility by leading all services provision through contracted service providers who have been engaged to undertake specific roles such as security, cleaning, garbage, service level maintennace of equipment among other roles, to ensure minimum disruption to core activities. The individual will be expected to have good relationship management skills, is abrest with the best practices in property management field and being able to handle multiple taks including quick learning into various fields. They will also be expected to produce periodic reports on a timely basis to be communicated to the property management team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of the property to ensure all assets are secure, record and report any preventive and corrective repairs and maintenance requirements to the Facilities & Property Manager for corrective action.
• Produce daily and weekly reports on a timely basis on maintenance issues to be communicated and escalated to the Facilities and Property Manager.
• Assume responsibility for the general security and safety of the property by supervising security company engaged, review security reports and daily occurrence books for accuracy and consistency and ensure all safety and security measures are maintained at a high standard and any issues are addressed as soon as they arise.
• Supervise any contractor engaged to undertake repair work on site by following the provided specification for each repair work. In cases of major repair works, liaise with the Facilities & Property Manager to ensure specifications are met.
• Remain available to fire and police departments on a 24-hour call basis in case of emergency.
• Maintain good relations and liaise with neighbors to resolve any reported issues.
• Foster good working relationships with regulators and key service providers to ensure understanding of regulation requirements and timely compliance response.
• To ensure that staff and outsourced personnel are adequately instructed in safety and welfare matters regarding their specific responsibilities.
• Ensure that all equipment on site is in good condition and report any faults or damages concerning the same.
• Monitor residents / tenants turnover and ensure all units are let out on timely basis.
• Review and approve all tenancy application files prior to move in, will a full due diligence as per policy.
• Organise all residents meetings and oversee overall implementation of estate rules and regulations.
• Any other duties that may be ascribed from time to time.

Requirements

• A positive attitude and flexibility to handle diverse tasks including at odd hours.
• Demonstrate leadership capability with ability to work in a team dynamic.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to take decisions to ensure no bottlenecks on the work flow.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have a certificate of good conduct.
• Minimum of C+ in KCSE, though a University Degree is not mandatory.
• Ability to create strong professional relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience working in an estate managements (of at least 100 houses) for more than 2 years as a caretaker.

Learning Opportunities

The opportunity to be part of a young and dynamic team delivering efficient facility and property management services to landlords and/or residents of one of Cytonn’s signature developments, Cytonn Apartments – Ruaka (The Alma) under Cytonn Properties Management Team. The position is advatageous for career growth, as an ideal opportunity of the candidate to grow into a Property Manager or Project Manager, given some of the key learnings into more of real estate dynamics.

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