Friday, 9 October 2020

IT Manager – Systems & Infrastructure at Mpesa Foundation Academy

The M-PESA Foundation Academy is a state of the art, co-educational and residential High school offering the Kenyan National Curriculum. Driven by leadership, entrepreneurship, technology and innovation, the Academy serves talented but economically disadvantaged students with demonstrated leadership potential.

Job Description

The IT Manager – Systems and infrastructure is accountable to the Head of Technology and Learning Innovations.

The IT Manager will work closely with the Head of IT to support all roles and duties of the Head of IT.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Deputize the Head of Technology as needed.
  • Take on new areas of responsibility in consultation with ICT Manager and Head of ICT as they may develop.
  • Troubleshoot network and internet related issues as and when they occur.
  • Lead the ICT technical team in handling of daily IT related technical support issues, escalating more complex issues to the Head of IT.
  • Monitor and keep operational shared IT equipment deployed in ICT Labs, Classrooms, Offices and common areas.
  • Catalogue and deploy IT equipment and offer support and training for the same where necessary or required.
  • Manage the deployment of mobile devices and the distribution of their apps.
  • Coordinate with external service providers for the support and maintenance of ICT infrastructure.
  • Regularly monitor, document and report to the Head of IT functional status of all ICT equipment and infrastructure.
  • Assist the Head of IT in administration of the School Management System.
  • Assist the Head of IT in administration of the ERP system.
  • Assist and train staff where necessary in use of the various school IT systems.
  • A full contribution to the life of the school, through areas not directly linked to ICT will be expected.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related course.
  • Minimum 5 years working experience in the IT field in a high paced environment preferably a school/college environment.
  • A good understanding of WAN/LAN networking, firewalls, switches and routers. Experience with Cisco will be an added advantage.
  • A good command of MacOS and iPadOS configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Good experience working with Microsoft systems including Windows Operating system, Azure, Office 365, Microsoft AD, DNS, DHCP, SCCM and Group Policy.
  • Good understanding of Google G-suite administration will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

This job description is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the job and the expectations of the school in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post.

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Manager Legal Services/Corporation Secretary at Coast Development Authority

Coast Development Authority (CDA) is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament with the mandate to plan   and co-ordinate the implementation of development projects in the seven counties of the Coast Region, namely, Garissa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa, Taita-Taveta and Tana River as well as the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Job description

  • Advising the Authority on various legal matters and monitors the compliance of the company with various regulations issued by the Regulatory Bodies.
  • Advising the Authority and coordination with the functional areas in relation to various legal requirements which must be complied with the legal obstacles which must be overcome in order to obtain the Authority’s targeted results
  • Overseeing and managing compliance issues within the Authority;
  • Responsibility for the timely release of legal advice to assist the Authority in making an informed decision;
  • Ensuring timely compliance with rules and regulations affecting the Authority, including the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
  • Attending to all legal matters of the Authority including advising, vetting and drafting of legal agreements in relation to the Authority’s operations; and
  • Liaising with functional units on queries or legal matters that should arise that relate to the Authority’s affairs.
  • Undertake all litigation for the Authority

Requirement for appointment,

For appointment to this post, an applicant must-:

  • Have a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution,
  • Have a minimum of seven (7) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3)years in supervisory role in the Public or Private Sector;
  • Have a postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from Kenya School of Law;
  • Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and practicing;
  • Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
  • Be a Certified Public Secretary (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Have a certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Be proficient in computer applications;
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution; and
  • Demonstrate competence in work performance.

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Grants Manager – Safe Roads /Usalama Barabarani Programme at National Transport and Safety Authority

The National Transport and safety Authority was established through an Act of Parliament; Act Number 33 on 26th October 2012. The objective of forming the Authority was to harmonize the operations of the key road transport departments and help in effectively managing the road transport sub-sector and minimizing loss of lives through road crashes. Vision: Efficient, Reliable and Safe Roads in Kenya Mission: To continually improve accessibility of Kenya’s road transport system for all users. Core functions: The main functions of the Authority as outlined in section 4 of the NTSA Act; To advise and make recommendations on matters relating to road transport and safety.

Programme, (GRADE NTSA 4) – REF: NTSA/10/2020/12

The position will be offered on contract for three (3) years and will be based in Nairobi with frequent visits to the counties.

Duties and Responsibilities

The office holder will report to the Director, Road Safety and will be charged with the following roles.

  • Participate in the formulation, management and evaluation of the grant activities in the project;
  • Collaborate with County Transport and Safety Committees and national partners, as well as the Project Manager at the EU Delegation in Kenya to achieve key project
  • deliverables;
  • Manage grant’s implementation unit on a daily basis to achieve the performance indicators agreed with NTSA and EU in line with set timelines within the scope of
  • approved Budgets and Work Plans;
  • Plan activities while prioritizing on strategic issues, follow-up on critical issues and work towards progress on institutionalization of programs;
  • Work in close cooperation with Heads of Safety Programmes and Education, Human Resources, Finance and Procurement on issues of planning, linking programmatic and operational processes and ensuring reaching of planned deliverables;
  • Work closely with the Lead Technical Expert (TE) in the sourcing, recruitment and selection processes of short term technical experts (STEs);
  • Monitor and Evaluate Financial and substantive activities of the programme;
  • Prepare and submit progress reports and financial reports for the programme;
  • Support the national strategic planning process for Road Safety based on evidence gained during project implementation;
  • Provide support to the National Monitoring and Evaluation Systems;
  • Advise on policy formulation for substantive engagement of stakeholders and enhance collaboration based on experiences and lessons learnt during project implementation;
  • Develop and build-up strategic partnerships and maintain good relations with the government counterparts and key stakeholders;
  • Ensure sound financial management of the Budget for the Action in collaboration with the relevant departments in NTSA;
  • Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual review and planning processes for the programme; and
  • Continuous support to the strategic development of the programme.

Qualifications, Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Project Management, Strategic Management, Social Sciences or any other relevant field;
  • At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a middle management position in a large organization. Experience of working
  • with various stakeholders including non-governmental organizations is an added advantage;
  • Attended Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Strong understanding of and strong track record in programme financial management (CPA or equivalent would be an advantage);
  • Experience of working in international projects is an added advantage;
  • Experience of working in road transport sector or safety is an added advantage;;
  • Excellent computer skills;
  • Strong communication and writing skills in English and Kiswahili;
  • Demonstrated integrity and full commitment to public service values and ethical standards applicable to NTSA ;
  • Awareness of, sensitivity towards and non-discrimination towards differences of culture, gender, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality and age;
  • Demonstrated experience in programme and project management, and demonstrated capacity in leading the effective implementation of complex projects, including the management of data and reporting;
  • Strong people-management skills, ability to work under tight deadlines and under stress, goal-oriented and solution-seeking mind-set;
  • Excellent strategic, negotiation, analytical and planning skills;
  • Positive, constructive and dynamic work attitude;
  • Resourcefulness, initiative and mature judgment;
  • Commitment to continuing personal learning and development; and
  • Ability to promote a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office through leadership and personal initiatives.

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Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Administrator at TechnoServe

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that hardworking people can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives. Our success in creating business solutions to poverty is due in large part to our talented and highly committed team.

Travel: Frequent travel to the field

Grade: 7

Program Description: Through the mSPARK program, TechnoServe proposes to work with 28,000 micro-enterprise owners (70% youth, 60% women) for 12 months to provide targeted digital and financial support that helps them navigate and survive through the COVID-19 crisis and reduce the pandemic’s negative impact on them and their communities.

From our experience working in Kenya’s micro-retail sector, shop owners are predominantly youth (63%) and women (62%) and thus represent a strategic leverage point to support the economic survival of these groups and their ability to protect and invest in their health and that of their households during the COVID-19 crisis.

Further, micro-enterprises can play an important role as trusted leaders and providers of essential goods, services, and health and safety information in their communities, many of which are lower-income, high-density, and at greater risk to COVID-19 and its economic impacts.

Through a mixture of support packages, mSPARK will seek to ensure micro-enterprises survive the economic crisis brought about by the pandemic and in so doing, protect the jobs of owners and their employees.

Working closely with a financial technology credit provider, a large Charitable Grant will be disbursed to the micro-enterprises to help and cushion them to survive and stabilize businesses in this sector.

Position Description: The MEL administrator will be responsible for assisting the Performance & Learning Manager and the Program Manager in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports while monitoring the project activities regularly; developing and maintaining the MIS of the project, and will be responsible for the collection and analysis of different data about the project activities.

He/She will be responsible for enabling evidence-based decision-making processes, maintenance of M&E systems, and effective implementation of M&E activities.

The position shall also support the implementation of the strategies designed to assure high quality of data collection, collation, analysis and reporting through consistent application of existing monitoring and evaluation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other guidelines.

He/She will report to the Performance & Learning Manager and collaboratively with program implementing team.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

ME Systems: –

  • Responsible for monitoring and evaluating program performance per the result chain and reporting requirements;
  • Be able to enter data into and analyze information from M&E systems for use throughout the project lifecycle;
  • Administrate mSPARK’s program’s management information system (MIS)
  • Undertake regular visits to the field to support the implementation of M&E activities;
  • Conducting data quality assessments and ensure timely completion of assigned M&E deliverables, while at the same time identifying where modifications might be needed;
  • Ensure quality control and identify where adaptations might be needed;
  • Ensure timely completion of major M&E deliverables, regular periodic analysis of data to identify and communicate lessons-learned, and regular periodic presentation of data and analyses to management;
  • Work with Performance & Learning Manager and Program Manager to integrate M&E data into program planning and decision-making processes, PSR, CM reporting and narrative reports;
  • Work with project team members to collect and analyze data regularly;
  • Monitoring project activities, outputs and progress towards anticipated results;
  • Analyze data for weekly, monthly, half-yearly and annual reports;
  • Manage and maintain the Mirror Retailers’ M&E system;
  • Help to identify the cause of potential bottlenecks in implementation;
  • Contribute to determining the effectiveness of technical training packages through regular participants’ training feedback surveys and analysis;
  • Support partners in collecting data and reporting;
  • Supporting in developing tools for partners in data collection;
  • Supporting learning lesson documenting and development of case studies;
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Impact Evaluations:

  • Conduct periodic analysis of data to identify and communicate lessons learned;
  • Coordinate and supervise baseline and end of project evaluation following the project theory of change;
  • Coordinate and supervise surveys and disseminate the results externally and internally to introduce course correction.

Coordination:

  • Ensure M&E information is shared and flows transparently within the project team;
  • Share best practices and lessons learned across the project;
  • Support program adaptation and use of standard templates and tools for key project deliverables;
  • Work closely with program management to help ensure that program work plans are on target to meet deliverables in a timely and effective manner;
  • Share analyses and trends with project team members to help synchronize decision-making processes with M&E results.

Knowledge development, application and sharing:

  • Ensure information is shared and flows transparently between regions;
  • Regular periodic analysis of data to identify and communicate lessons learned;
  • Regular periodic presentation of data and analyses to project management to identify opportunities and challenges for integration into project planning;
  • Support the project team in documenting lessons learned and leverage them for external dissemination.

Data Management:

  • Keep and maintain the project database with information from all data sources
  • Mine the database to analyze the data and respond to ad-hoc requests from the donor and internal senior management;
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint;
  • Working knowledge of web-based surveys (e.g. CommCare, ONA, Kobo tool kit) is desirable;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including skills in coordination and ability to work in teams.

Required skills and experience

  • Degree in areas of business, economics, statistics, IT and international development;
  • 3-4 years of experience with M&E methods and approaches, including designing, planning, and implementing M&E systems, analyzing and reporting using a logical framework and other strategic planning approaches;
  • Proven ability to work with various M&E methods and approaches;
  • Ability to identify and measure social indicators is critical;
  • Excellent information analysis and report writing.
  • Experience working with youth training and/or mentorship programs preferred;
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills a must;
  • Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations;
  • Proven ability and experience working with teams will be an added advantage;
  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili required;
  • Willingness and ability to travel to remote rural locations.

Success Factors: Competency is a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) directly related to successful performance on the job.

Core Competencies include:

  • Integrity and honesty: Is widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; does
    not misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.
  • Team Work/ Relationships: Works cooperatively and flexibly with other members of the team with a full understanding of the role to be played as a team member and/or leader, to achieve
    a common goal. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and networks.
  • Learning attitude: Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn. Actively identifies new areas for learning; applies and shares new knowledge and skill appropriately.
  • Diversity/Inclusiveness: Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts. Interacts effectively with and inclusively with people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, ages, and genders.
  • Communication: Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Listens effectively; shares information, ideas and arguments; adjusts terminology, language and communication modes to the needs of the audience; ensures accurate understanding; acts in a way that facilitates an open exchange of ideas and information; use appropriate non-verbal communication.
  • Decision making/Problem Solving: Is able to analyze situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues, establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution. Is able to make effective decisions on a day-to-day basis, taking ownership of decisions, demonstrating sound judgement in escalating issues where necessary.
  • Results-Oriented/High-Quality Deliverables: Stays focused on the efforts necessary to achieve quality results consistent with programmatic or departmental goals. Demonstrates the ability to achieve effective results; works persistently to overcome obstacles to goal achievement. Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
  • Planning & Time Management: Establishes a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal. Effectively plans, schedules, prioritizes and controls activities; identifies, integrates and orchestrates resources (people, material, information, budget, and/or time) to accomplish goals. Prioritizes work according to the program or department’s goals, not just own job responsibilities; manages own time effectively.
  • Business Acumen: The ability to use information, ask the right questions and take decisions that make an impact on the overall business performance.

Job Specific / Technical Competencies include:

  • Financial & Resource Management: The ability to estimate, justify, and manage appropriate funding levels to support goal accomplishment. Managing Resources is about understanding human, financial, and operational resource issues to make decisions aimed at building and planning efficient project workflows, and at improving overall organizational performance.
  • Donor/Partnership Management: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, or organizations to help achieve business goals.
  • Analysis, Research, Report Writing: Experience in business planning and analysis, modelling for feasibility and execution. Able to analyze and express oneself clearly in business writing.
  • Innovative Mindset: Curious inquiries, asks questions and seeks out information from multiple sources, learns from mistakes, sees change as an opportunity.

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University Student Career Guidance Coordinator at Hatua Network

In Kenya, and across the continent, today’s youth bulge is a unique opportunity for economic growth and development. Hatua Network is a community organization working to simultaneously address the needs of youth and employers, thereby strengthening the supply and demand sides of Mombasa’s employment market. 

We do so by providing top performing students from low income families with scholarships, mentoring, career guidance and access to career opportunities. These programs enable youth to develop the character, values, skills and networks they need to successfully contribute to and benefit from Kenya’s growing economy.

Our transformative, interlocking programs support youth over a period of 10 years, through high-school mentoring, leadership development for secondary grads, one-on-one professional career coaching for university students, and career linkages for our tertiary graduates. Throughout we work closely with the private sector to source for mentors and career opportunities for our youth, while ensuring our programs prepare youth with the skills and character traits employers seek.

To date we are serving 560 young people, including 470 of whom we are currently sponsoring and mentoring through secondary and tertiary education, and 90 who have completed college or university. Of those who graduated more than 1year ago 93% are working, earning an average income that is 3X the combined average income of their parents. This is a total transformation from poverty to professional careers.

About the role

As University Career Guidance Coordinator, you will oversee and drive a wide range of programmatic activities and learning opportunities, which together with the Hatua scholarship ensure that our students gain relevant exposure, clarity around their career interests and CV building experiences while still in school and build a professional network through which they can access career opportunities after graduation.

This includes coordinating our flagship professional mentoring program and implementing and innovating Hatua’s diverse skill and career building initiatives.

Your success means that our recent graduates will transit into the workplace and that income levels in our community will rise.

Who we are looking for

  • You are highly passionate about youth empowerment and have a strong interest in helping young adults develop soft skills and get ready for professional careers. Engaging with 230 university students on a regular basis sounds like your dream job. 
  • You have strong coaching, guidance and motivational skills. 
  • You have a track record of helping individuals along their growth journey, supporting them to figure out their goals and create action plans. You know how to build their confidence and urgency to meet their personal goals.
  • You have strong project management skills, are highly organized and have succeeded in environments with many moving pieces and a wide range of stakeholders. Coordinating and following up to make sure that things are moving smoothly is one of your talents. 
  • You enjoy building strong relationships with many individuals, are excited about managing our volunteer network of 150 mentors and are confident approaching professionals to join as mentors. 
  • You are excited about figuring out how to deliver mentoring and skill building for youth remotely. Strong affinity to technology and previous exposure to eLearning is desirable.
  • You have at least 3-5 years of professional experience, ideally in youth or talent development
  • Event management experience is a plus, with ability to organize logistics and mobilize attendance
  • You are forward thinking and excited to set and achieve big goals
  • You have strong attention to detail when it comes to managing data
  • Ability to work independently and communicate well through reports to management

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Maternity Clinical Educator at Jacaranda Health

Jacaranda Health is a social enterprise and operates as a 501(c)3 in the US. Our mission is to transform maternal health care in East Africa and make pregnancy and childbirth safer for women and newborns. If you are interested in donating or partnering with Jacaranda Health, please visit our Donate page. Jacaranda’s staff is made up of professionals from diverse backgrounds in business and healthcare, supported by a network of advisors around the globe.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer with a dotted line to Consultant Obstetrician / Gynecologist

Department: Clinical Operations

Purpose / Objective: The position is responsible for providing leadership for professional development and implementation of programs and support services that enhance the theoretical knowledge and clinical practice of the clinical workforce.

This includes the planning and development of education and training programs that complement the development and review of policy and procedures with a strong focus on evidenced-based practice.

The incumbent will be accountable for the development, coordination and evaluation of consistent clinical practice, policies, protocols and procedures that are competency based. In addition, he/she will be responsible for clinical staff induction and continuous orientation to ensure quality of practice is upheld as well as the right culture is infused.

What You Will Do

  • Develop comprehensive clinical induction programs, review and update them regularly
  • Be directly involved in nursing practice by providing patient care in the wards
  • Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice
  • Plan and implement internal education programs on relevant topics across all cadres
  • Actively participate in performance improvement programs to identify learning needs of the staff, work proactively to cater to these needs within the approved budget
  • Collaborate with other health care disciplines within the hospital, community and consultants to develop and implement educational programs
  • Provide consultation to nursing staff and other health care professionals
  • Maintain practice excellence by utilizing practice opportunities for own professional growth and attending educational activities as needed
  • Demonstrate professional commitment through membership in specialty organizations
  • Assist with ongoing staff performance evaluations and direct staff toward achieving optimum professional development. Participate actively in review of feedback from clinical teams and use this to conduct a training needs analysis
  • Actively participate in recruitment of clinical staff as part of the technical team to include the orientation program for all staff
  • Provide insights to senior management team on effectiveness of learning and development programs
  • Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis and be the lead in implementation of resolutions made
  • Provide general oversight role in clinical practice and work closely with clinical leadership to maintain standards of care
  • Ensure weekly drills and case reviews are conducted with the assistant of the charge nurses

Education

  • Degree in Nursing, Clinical Education, Clinical Medicine & Surgery or  relevant field, Master’s Degree in same field is highly desirable with certificates of PRONTO, TOT, BLS & ACLS

Experience

  • Minimum of 7 years as a general nurse or clinical officer, with at least 5 years midwifery experience or experience in a busy maternity ward
  • Proficient in PC based computer skills including Excel & PowerPoint.
  • Experience using an ERP is desirable

Knowledge & Skills

Requirements

  • Leadership skills involving change management, motivational and team development skills together with the ability to apply complex problem-solving strategies.
  • Ability to develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate education and training programs that incorporate contemporary adult learning principles.
  • Ability to interpret and facilitate the implementation of policy/guidelines and evidence-based practice.

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Zonal Head at Olivado EPZ Limited

By 2006 it had become apparent that the avocado supply in New Zealand was both uncertain and insufficient to keep up with growing international demand for extra virgin avocado oil. After considerable research in Australia and South America we selected the Central Highlands of Kenya as the base for our second avocado oil production plant. In 2007 we began a pilot project in a temporary facility near Nairobi, and within six months had sourced over 700 small farmholdings, and had them certified organic by Swiss organic certifier IMO. In 2010 we built a factory in Murang’a, near Thika. With 1,350 small farmholdings now certified organic and supplying us with avocados, we have a capacity in Kenya of 900MT of organic extra virgin avocado oil per year. Olivado’s factory in Kenya is managed and staffed by Kenyans. We have a policy of employing staff with initiative, not necessarily education.

You will also oversee development of budgets, operating plans, and informational reports.

Job Description:

Zone Management Roles

  • Ensuring that the Field activities in their Zones run smoothly and efficiently and are completed as per the set timelines. These include Internal Farm inspections and Harvesting processes.
  • Co-ordinating and providing leadership to the rest of the Field Staff in the Zone. This includes ensuring that all staff understand and can successfully use the Internal Management Systems
  • Ensure that the focus for all Field Officers is ensuring that we maintain good relations between the farmer and the company.
  • Provide Weekly reports on the Field Activities on their Zones and using the Internal Management Systems
  • Ensure Proper Budgeting and cost control in their respective Zones, including resource allocation to the Field Officers in their Zones.
  • Act as the Company’s Representative/Liaison Officer with other external Stakeholders in the Zones e.g. the HCD Staff, the County Agriculture Officers, the KEPHIS Staff etc. operating in the Zones.
  • Providing intelligence information to the Company on Competitor activities in the Zones.
  • Ensuring a successful uptake of the Products and services from Olivado and/or her affiliate Companies at the Zonal level. These include, but not limited to Avogrow, Pruning Services etc.
  • Organizing Group Trainings for the Farmers in the Zones, in consultation with the Field Office.
  • Take Charge of the Company Assets and Equipment in their respective Zones.

Technical Assistance and Harvesting Operation Duties

  • Recruitment of farmers.
  • Recruit and train harvesting supervisors and pickers
  • Co-ordinate all production and technical programs.
  • Establish harvesting projection in line with factory/packhouse requirements.
  • Provide technical advice to farmers as per the Organic/Fair Trade/GlobalGAP standards.
  • Ensure and maintain good relations between farmers and the company.
  • Train the farmers on Integrated pest management and integrated crop management and other areas of the quality management system
  • Ensure the effective operation and functioning of the Internal Management System in the field.
  • Prepare and submit all records and documents as required by the Internal Management System in a timely manner.
  • Any Other duties as assigned by the Field from time to time

Farm inspection duties

  • Inspection of farms and other Olivado facilities to verify compliance against statutory and voluntary standards and produce timely and accurate reports.
  • Following up on closure of non-compliances identified during the internal inspections.
  • Address areas for improvements noted during the internal inspections.
  • Implement Corrective Action requests from the Certification bodies.

Data collection duties

  • Collection of data to assist with the understanding of the growth and production of the avocado crop and other information to assist the understanding and improvement of Fresh Exports as well as oil Production.
  • Informing the company of activities of competitors and other activities that may affect the company’s operations, including county government activities.

Job Specification:

  • Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or related discipline with a bias to fruit and vegetable production.
  • Two years’ experience in the production of horticultural crops in a smallholder scheme or exporter out grower scheme.
  • A good understanding of the labour regulations in Kenya.
  • At least one day practical inspection course setting out basic principles of inspection.
  • At least two witness inspections accompanying an auditor, could be Global Gap, or Organic, Fair Trade or others.
  • Food safety and good agriculture practice (GAP) training.
  • Training in HACCP principles.
  • Food hygiene training.
  • Plant protection, fertilizer use and integrated pest management training.
  • Excellent Kiswahili and English reading, writing and speaking skills.
  • Proficient in computer application packages including MS- Word and Excel.
  • Technical report writing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team under minimal supervision.
  • Ability to contribute to the planning of the company’s future relationships with farmer suppliers and future strategic development of the company.
  • A valid motorcycle license is a key requirement

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Manager Legal Services/Corporation Secretary at Coast Development Authority

Coast Development Authority (CDA) is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament with the mandate to plan   and co-ordinate the implementation of development projects in the seven counties of the Coast Region, namely, Garissa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa, Taita-Taveta and Tana River as well as the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Job description

  • Advising the Authority on various legal matters and monitors the compliance of the company with various regulations issued by the Regulatory Bodies.
  • Advising the Authority and coordination with the functional areas in relation to various legal requirements which must be complied with the legal obstacles which must be overcome in order to obtain the Authority’s targeted results
  • Overseeing and managing compliance issues within the Authority;
  • Responsibility for the timely release of legal advice to assist the Authority in making an informed decision;
  • Ensuring timely compliance with rules and regulations affecting the Authority, including the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
  • Attending to all legal matters of the Authority including advising, vetting and drafting of legal agreements in relation to the Authority’s operations; and
  • Liaising with functional units on queries or legal matters that should arise that relate to the Authority’s affairs.
  • Undertake all litigation for the Authority

Requirement for appointment,

For appointment to this post, an applicant must-:

  • Have a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution,
  • Have a minimum of seven (7) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3)years in supervisory role in the Public or Private Sector;
  • Have a postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from Kenya School of Law;
  • Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and practicing;
  • Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
  • Be a Certified Public Secretary (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Have a certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Be proficient in computer applications;
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution; and
  • Demonstrate competence in work performance.

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Grants Manager – Safe Roads /Usalama Barabarani Programme at National Transport and Safety Authority

The National Transport and safety Authority was established through an Act of Parliament; Act Number 33 on 26th October 2012. The objective of forming the Authority was to harmonize the operations of the key road transport departments and help in effectively managing the road transport sub-sector and minimizing loss of lives through road crashes. Vision: Efficient, Reliable and Safe Roads in Kenya Mission: To continually improve accessibility of Kenya’s road transport system for all users. Core functions: The main functions of the Authority as outlined in section 4 of the NTSA Act; To advise and make recommendations on matters relating to road transport and safety.

Programme, (GRADE NTSA 4) – REF: NTSA/10/2020/12

The position will be offered on contract for three (3) years and will be based in Nairobi with frequent visits to the counties.

Duties and Responsibilities

The office holder will report to the Director, Road Safety and will be charged with the following roles.

  • Participate in the formulation, management and evaluation of the grant activities in the project;
  • Collaborate with County Transport and Safety Committees and national partners, as well as the Project Manager at the EU Delegation in Kenya to achieve key project
  • deliverables;
  • Manage grant’s implementation unit on a daily basis to achieve the performance indicators agreed with NTSA and EU in line with set timelines within the scope of
  • approved Budgets and Work Plans;
  • Plan activities while prioritizing on strategic issues, follow-up on critical issues and work towards progress on institutionalization of programs;
  • Work in close cooperation with Heads of Safety Programmes and Education, Human Resources, Finance and Procurement on issues of planning, linking programmatic and operational processes and ensuring reaching of planned deliverables;
  • Work closely with the Lead Technical Expert (TE) in the sourcing, recruitment and selection processes of short term technical experts (STEs);
  • Monitor and Evaluate Financial and substantive activities of the programme;
  • Prepare and submit progress reports and financial reports for the programme;
  • Support the national strategic planning process for Road Safety based on evidence gained during project implementation;
  • Provide support to the National Monitoring and Evaluation Systems;
  • Advise on policy formulation for substantive engagement of stakeholders and enhance collaboration based on experiences and lessons learnt during project implementation;
  • Develop and build-up strategic partnerships and maintain good relations with the government counterparts and key stakeholders;
  • Ensure sound financial management of the Budget for the Action in collaboration with the relevant departments in NTSA;
  • Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual review and planning processes for the programme; and
  • Continuous support to the strategic development of the programme.

Qualifications, Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Project Management, Strategic Management, Social Sciences or any other relevant field;
  • At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a middle management position in a large organization. Experience of working
  • with various stakeholders including non-governmental organizations is an added advantage;
  • Attended Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Strong understanding of and strong track record in programme financial management (CPA or equivalent would be an advantage);
  • Experience of working in international projects is an added advantage;
  • Experience of working in road transport sector or safety is an added advantage;;
  • Excellent computer skills;
  • Strong communication and writing skills in English and Kiswahili;
  • Demonstrated integrity and full commitment to public service values and ethical standards applicable to NTSA ;
  • Awareness of, sensitivity towards and non-discrimination towards differences of culture, gender, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality and age;
  • Demonstrated experience in programme and project management, and demonstrated capacity in leading the effective implementation of complex projects, including the management of data and reporting;
  • Strong people-management skills, ability to work under tight deadlines and under stress, goal-oriented and solution-seeking mind-set;
  • Excellent strategic, negotiation, analytical and planning skills;
  • Positive, constructive and dynamic work attitude;
  • Resourcefulness, initiative and mature judgment;
  • Commitment to continuing personal learning and development; and
  • Ability to promote a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office through leadership and personal initiatives.

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Senior Budget & Programming Associate G7 at United Nations World Food Programme

The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.

Job Purpose

  • Act as an escalation point in providing procedural and technical support to staff within the areas of budget and programming, to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules and regulations.
  • Review budget plans, monitor and conduct comprehensive analysis of project financial performance and make recommendations in compliance with WFP financial policies and procedures and best practices, to support financial analysis and optimisation of resources.
  • Review and provide comprehensive analysis on fund and grant balances identifying surpluses and deficits, and suggest corrective measures, to support maximum fund utilization and decision-making process.
  • Support pipeline management ensuring efficient planning and monitoring, to prevent and address pipeline breaks and maximise operational effectiveness.
  • Actively participate and contribute to the improvement of internal processes, enhancement of corporate systems and design of tools, to facilitate the overall planning, expenditure forecasting, and budget management and monitoring of resource utilisation.
  • Review and/or enter project budget plans and revisions in the corporate systems, to ensure data is timely and accurately captured enabling easy access to information and supporting planning and decision-making.
  • Review and analyse complex data, and prepare comprehensive periodic and ad hoc reports, to support accuracy and efficiency of information presented to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate with a wide range of stakeholders regarding complex project funds management matters and related processes, to resolve any current/potential issues preventing from optimisation of funds.
  • Co-ordinate and supervise work of other support staff, and support their learning and development in budget planning, fund management and operational planning, to ensure continued development and consistency in services delivered.
  • Follow standard emergency preparedness practices, to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.

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Customer Development Executive at Colgate-Palmolive

Every day, millions of consumers around the world trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Colgate-Palmolive is a global company serving people in over 200 countries and territories with consumer products that make their lives healthier and more enjoyable. Colgate manufactures and markets oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition products under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance.

Job Purpose

Ensure direct customer engagement & logistics coordination with flawless in-store execution and maintenance of all visibilities to influence shoppers and provide support to meet CP distribution objectives by enhancing off-takes

Ensure effective GTM & monthly business planning, claims management with execution and maintenance of all visibility elements in the store through a team of third party employees (merchandisers/ DSR’s) across the customers/region.

Key Accountabilities

Customer Engagement

  • Ensure regular and fruitful customer engagement following annual JBP to execute all plans and achieve business results. Maintain top notch relation with buyers and store managers to get done what we agree to get done.

Distribution Management

  • Ensure business plan by store/DC and tracking of PO, pricing and promotions
  • Ensure on shelf availability of mandated assortment by customer
  • Ensure proper distribution of products and execution of POPs following guidelines.
  • Ensure tracking of right assortment and stock weight by RE

Market Update

Secure and draw insights from any competitive information available in public domain regarding:

  • New products
  • Activities
  • Promotion
  • Any other developments

In store management

Ensure compliance to 5Ps (Product Assortment/ Placement/ POP/ Pricing/ Promotion)

  • Ensure that all visibilities are planned (right store, right location and agreement on prescribed terms) are booked
  • Ensure efficient implementation of various visibilities inside stores through compliance to T&C
  • Prevent dislocation and damage of the POPs and ensure that they are well maintained
  • Ensure POPs are implemented by RE
  • Observe & share feedback for all in-store executions
  • POP placement
  • Planogram, etc.
  • Take initiatives to drive conversions in the wholesale channel for better ICRE conversions

Data based working and communication

  • Utilize data (where data available eg. Kenya & in markets where Shoprite stores are available) to drive overall business performance
  • Setting objectives for market visits
  • Reviewing merchandiser performance

Developing and training

Ensures that all Sales reps and merchandisers are trained well to perform their job

  • Sales/Assortment
  • POP execution
  • Planogram management
  • Follow FIFO

Meetings

  • Conduct monthly DSR and Merchandiser meetings to address store wise issues and review performance against set parameters
  • Attend monthly business reviews with manager and update on challenges andopportunities

Reporting

  • Compile reports and information as per requirements communicated by CDM

Relationship Building

  • Maintain trust and understanding in working with trade in general and specifically buyers, floor managers and store managers. Share success stories
  • Communicate promotions to build off-takes
  • Mutually work towards category growth
  • Resolve issues, etc.

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Security Operations Center (SOC) Supervisor at G4S

G4S is the leading global integrated security company specialising in the provision of security products, services and solutions. The group is active in more than 110 countries, and is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange with over 623,000 employees and has a secondary stock exchange listing in Copenhagen.

Job Introduction

Reporting to Security Operations Center (SOC) manager, the shift Supervisor supports the Bank’s Security in managing Security Operations Services.

Role Responsibility

  • Manages and supervises management and daily staff to ensure access control, visitor support, and alarm response and dispatch operations are being executed in full compliance with contract requirements.
  • To works in collaboration with the Regional Lead & SOC Managers, and Shift Supervisors to ensure all contract obligations are met.
  • Supervises Security Control Center operations to include: Access Control/Response/Circulation Enforcement, Badge Administration, and Common Access Card Administration.
  • Ensure all security personnel are properly trained and capable of conducting primary duties at the SOC.
  • Provide first response & assessment of emergency situations (First aid, Adult CPR, external defibrillator certifications)
  • Conduct security inspections, respond to alarms, incidents and emergencies and provide assistance as required
  • Includes all other tasks as in SOC operator’s responsibilities to be provided and managed as and when required.

The Ideal Candidate

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Training or experience in an operations/law enforcement dispatch center preferred.
  • Above average computer proficiency.
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working without direct supervision.
  • Comfortable in a team environment.
  • Ability to multi-ask while remaining detail oriented.
  • Strong decision-making ability during emergency situations.
  • Must be able to speak clearly while providing guidance during emergencies.
  • Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.
  • Must pass pre-employment criminal and financial background checks.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and enterprise access control and alarm monitoring systems; previous experience with Lenel OnGuard System is highly preferred
  • Self-motivated, curious, knowledgeable about news and current events
  • An in-depth knowledge of protective security, fire protection, information security, crisis management, local rules and regulations setup by authorities in Africa and its adherence.
  • A thorough understanding of the bank’s business and all type permits / licensees
  • Comprehensive knowledge of bank business and how to identify and measure risks.
  • Project management and presentation skills with the ability to facilitate critical decisions.
  • The ability to analyse complex situations and translate these into concise written communication.
  • The ability to work independently under tight deadlines and with high degree of initiative.
  • Understanding of lease negotiation process
  • Effective interpersonal skills, influencing teams and diplomacy to achieve program outcomes
  • Intelligent client capability to translate between business and technical objectives

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Business Studies Teacher at Oshwal Academy Mombasa

Oshwal Academy Mombasa is an outstanding school in the heart of Nyali, Mombasa. It is a school where the desire to learn is infectious and students of all abilities flourish because everyone works hard to create a learning environment where everybody is welcome and diversity is celebrated.

Everything at Oshwal Academy Mombasa is designed to encourage students to take an active role in their learning. Every day is fresh and inspiring and our efforts are geared towards keeping our students enthralled, hungry and engaged. Simply put we don’t just teach we inspire.

The Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced Business Studies Teacher to teach in the Senior School.

Skills and Competence:

Qualifications:

  • A graduate with a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree with specialisation in Business Studies and a second subject.
  • Must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission.

Experience:

  • At least five years’ teaching experience in I.G.C.S.E. / A’ Level. Alternative curricula experience will be preferred such as Cambridge Assessment International Education.
  • Knowledge of technical content delivery in a variety of examinable syllabi (Cambridge, I.G.C.S.E. and A’ Level).
  • Good intra and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledgeable in modern pedagogy and demonstrable teaching practices.
  • Excellent written and oral communication.
  • Innovative and creative individual.
  • Good planning and organisation skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Ability and proven willingness to support clubs and other co-curricular activities.

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Thursday, 8 October 2020

Procurement Manager B3 (Nairobi) at British High Commission

The British High Commission in Nairobi is the diplomatic mission of the United Kingdom in Nairobi. It is located in the Upper Hill area of Nairobi.The British High Commission in Kenya maintains and develops relations between the UK and Kenya.We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Kenya.

Main purpose of job:

Working to support the Director of Corporate Services, and the High Commissioner as Senior Budget Holder, by providing compliant and auditable Procurement functions across the BHC and in compliance with UK Government procurement policies. Manage relationships with key contractors, undertaking timely tendering exercises, liaison and coordination between BHC staff and suppliers to clarify requirements and improving BHC internal procurement functions. Collaborate with other Corporate Services team leaders on compliance issues to ensure that the BHC meets all internal reporting standards primarily around procurement and offer advice on procurement policies and procedures to the entire BHC.

Roles and responsibilities:

Procurement

  • Managing and controlling all the BHC’s external suppliers with particular emphasis on service and maintenance contracts, furniture, transport and building supplies.
  • Ensure tender exercises undertaken in a timely and professional manner, to FCDO’s policy/ standards and in compliance with Kenyan law.
  • Establish formal feedback mechanisms for each contract so British High Commission staff can share ownership and report issues.
  • Verify new BHC external suppliers ensuring they are a legitimate business and comply with all local laws while meeting quality standards and providing value for money.
  • Assist the Director Corporate Services to manage the Mission’s supplier database.
  • Work with teams to increase usage of government procurement card and corporate credit card spend
  • Identify weaknesses in the current procurement management and procedures, address issues based on risk or budgetary concern and developing plans to rectify.
  • Review current purchasing function and skills base, identify procurement training needs, implement improvements and drive down costs.
  • Review options for out-sourcing functions currently done in house.

Procurement Delivery (below £25k)

Assist the Director of Corporate Services in managing the contract tender process of various procurement/contract-related goods, services or work projects. These include sourcing of suppliers, input and agreement of specification, preparation of tender documentation, liaison and coordination with suppliers to clarify requirements, coordination and evaluation of bids. In addition, the job-holder will seek appropriate approvals, be involved in direct negotiations as necessary, facilitate agreement of contracts and management and closure of contracts, ensuring that they meet legal, audit, HM Treasury and Cabinet Office requirements.

Supplier Relationship Management

To review, report and manage supplier relationships with the help of Post contract managers, including resolution of contractual disputes, taking appropriate action to protect the FCDO’s interest.

Support to Procurement Hub (contracts above £25k)

Work closely with the Procurement Hub in delivering Post Procurement objectives for procurement delivery above £25k to ensure accurate reporting and compliance across all goods and services

Compliance:

  • Working closely with the Director Corporate Services and the Head of Finance, conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues and identify compliance issues that require follow-up.
  • Disseminate Best Procurement Practice including written policies and procedures related to compliance.
  • Provide procurement and compliance training to all teams on the above annually.
  • Undertake mystery shopper exercises
  • Oversee the annual internal-audit check of procurement systems and the Annual Compliance Certificate

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

Directly line managing one staff member

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

  • Experience of running large and complex tenders;
  • Relevant post-graduate or professional qualification (e.g. holds or studying towards CIPS Level 4 or higher)
  • A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience of sourcing goods, services and works.
  • Demonstrated project management experience from conception to delivery ideally within a procurement context
  • Extensive experience of developing good working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office particularly MS Excel, would be advantageous
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is a must.

Required competencies  

Collaborating and Partnering, Building Capability for All, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Managing a Quality Service

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Manager, Resource Mobilization at Kenya Medical Training College

When you choose to launch your medical career at KMTC, you join more than 26,000 students at the College who aspire to improve the health of communities they live in.When you join one of the 50-plus specialized courses offered at KMTC, you will be a part of the biggest human resource contribution to the health sector in Kenya; more than 80 percent of the hospitals’ workforce is trained at KMTC. You want to be part of the College that is currently graduating about 7500 competent health professionals every year into the health sector. Our team of more than 2000 highly qualified and experienced teaching and administrative staff will be happy to serve you.

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Job Summary

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail     :- Developing and reviewing institutional  development  policies,  plans   and  strategies;   spearheading  the establishment of income generating  programs and projects in collaboration with stakeholders; collaborating in areas of research work, professional development, uptake of new technology and resource mobilization in liaison with institutions of higher learning; facilitating partnerships promotions and soliciting funding from donor communities, educational institutions, business entities, foundations, alumni association and governments agencies; overseeing development of proposals for income generating projects; managing activities of College alumni programmes; organizing marketing of medical training  programmes in liaison with Corporate Communications office; facilitating funding of capital projects through public private partnership; and coordinating implementation of College income generating projects to enhance revenue generation.

Professional qualifications and experience

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Served in the grade of Deputy Manager, Resource mobilization or in a relevant and comparable position in the Public Service or Private Sector Organization for a minimum period of ten (10) years with at least five (5) years” experience in a management capacity;
  • Bachelors degree in any Social Sciences from a recognized institution:
  • Masters degree in any Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
  • Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks work from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in Computer Applications;
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in performance and results.
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and

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Planning Manager at Kenya Medical Training College

When you choose to launch your medical career at KMTC, you join more than 26,000 students at the College who aspire to improve the health of communities they live in.When you join one of the 50-plus specialized courses offered at KMTC, you will be a part of the biggest human resource contribution to the health sector in Kenya; more than 80 percent of the hospitals’ workforce is trained at KMTC. You want to be part of the College that is currently graduating about 7500 competent health professionals every year into the health sector. Our team of more than 2000 highly qualified and experienced teaching and administrative staff will be happy to serve you.

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Job Summary

The planning Manager will be responsible to Deputy Director (Finance and Administration) and will be responsible for the general direction of the economic planning function and production of statistical data at the College; implementing and appraising College projects preparation of institutional Development plans. strategies, policies and programmes; collection, collation, analysis and presentation of statistical data in the form of survey reports and bulletins; direction, control and coordination of planning activities within the College; and coordination of staff development and training activities within the unit.

Requirements for Appointments

For appointment to this level an officer must have:

  • Served at the level of Deputy Planning Manager or in a comparable position in the Public Service or a reputable Private sector organization for at least ten (10) years with at least five (5) years’ experience in a management capacity;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Economics and Mathematics, or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution;
  • Masters degree in Economics or Economics and Mathematics, or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution;
  • Leadership course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognised institution;
  • Proficiency in Computer Applications;
  • Demonstrated outstanding professional competence, ability and integrity as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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Security Officer Job (Thika) at East Africa Paper Millers

The young Kenyan-based business Group, has interests in Paper Manufacturing, Banking and Finance , Energy, Real Estate, and Commodity Trading sectors. DMC Group, is named in honour of Dinesh Maganlal Chandaria, the eldest son of the Founding Member and Chairman, Dr. Maganlal Motichand Chandaria. Having steered the Group to success, Dr.M.M. Chandaria has handed over the mantle of leadership to his three grandsons, Amit Chandaria, Hetul Chandaria and Bhavnish Chandaria. The handover is of paramount importance to DMC Group, as it comes at a time when Kenya and the East African region is going through a dynamic transformation in infrastructure, technology, and real estate development; and the discovery and utilisation of oil, gas and mineral resources.

Salary: Confidential

Overall Purpose of The Job

East African Paper Mills is looking for a competent Security Officer who will be responsible for detecting any suspicious behavior and preventing vandalism, thefts or other criminal behavior. A security officer must be well-trained in surveillance and dealing with perpetrators. The ideal candidate will inspire respect and authority as well as possess a high level of observation. He shall manage and supervise security operations for the group.

Responsibilities

  • Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence
  • In charge of storage and Checking surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful. He will also be responsible for retrieving and storing CCTV Image backups.
  • Investigate people for suspicious activity or possessions
  • Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation
  • Apprehend and detain perpetrators according to legal protocol before arrival of authorities
  • Assist management in developing security policies and documents where appropriate
  • Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences
  • Be able to present evidence in a court of law on any wrong-doing, theft or violence perpetrated within the premises in case it is needed
  • Be playing a supervisory and oversight role by ensuring the internal and external guards perform their work as expected, entrances and exits are secure at all times, all the alarms i.e. the fence and CCTV are functional and in good working conditions at ALL times;
  • Carry out internal security investigations into missing products, allegations, establishing the facts for the manager, and deciding whether to involve the police.
  • Monitor and report any unusual incidences or security breaches for necessary
  • Be in charge of fire systems/alarms and ensure fire extinguishers are always functional; be responsible for organizing fire preparedness drills for all staff periodically to ensure staff awareness in responding appropriately in the event of fire outbreak.
  • Renewal of all licenses related to security and safety at workplace.

Knowledge & Experience

  • Must possess a bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Security Studies or any other relevant field from a recognized or accredited university;
  • Must possess three (3) years’ experience in a similar position;
  • Must be knowledgeable on current trends in security matters;
  • Must be computer Literate; and
  • Possession of relevant additional professional qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Must produce a Valid Police Clearance Certificate

Skills

  • Knowledge of legal guidelines for area security and public safety
  • Familiarity with report writing
  • Excellent surveillance and observation skills
  • Techno-savvy with experience in surveillance systems is an added advantage

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Assistant Director, Architectural Services at Judiciary of Kenya

The Judiciary is one of the three State organs established under Chapter 10, Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya. It establishes the Judiciary as an independent custodian of justice in Kenya. Its primary role is to exercise judicial authority given to it, by the people of Kenya. The institution is mandated to deliver justice in line with the Constitution and other laws. It is expected to resolve disputes in a just manner with a view to protecting the rights and liberties of all, thereby facilitating the attainment of the ideal rule of law.

Requirements

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this position, the applicant must have: –

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Registration with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQ) or any other recognized professional body with Good Standing;
  • A Senior Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized Institution; and
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Initiating development and review of building services policies, procedures and programmes;
  • Reviewing design and documentation of all infrastructure works;
  • Supervising infrastructure projects and renovations of existing structures.
  • Coordinating building engineering maintenance and rehabilitation works within the Judiciary.
  • Coordinating preparation of annual infrastructure requirements and cost estimates;
  • Initiating development and reviewing building services manual, guidelines, procedures and standards related to infrastructure development.
  • Liaising with stakeholders on court infrastructure requirements;
  • Ensuring adherence to regulations and licenses related to infrastructural development;
  • Developing and reviewing operating maintenance manual for infrastructural projects;
  • Implementing of projects as per the Judiciary infrastructure master plan; and
  • Undertaking research on best practices in construction industry and other emerging issues.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum nine (9) years relevant work experience;
  • At least three (3) years at Middle Management level;

Job Core Competencies:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Leadership & Good interpersonal skills;
  • Professional and Technical competence;
  • Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
  • Analytical & Negotiation Skills; and
  • Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented

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Assistant Director, Civil/ Structural Engineering at Judiciary of Kenya

The Judiciary is one of the three State organs established under Chapter 10, Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya. It establishes the Judiciary as an independent custodian of justice in Kenya. Its primary role is to exercise judicial authority given to it, by the people of Kenya. The institution is mandated to deliver justice in line with the Constitution and other laws. It is expected to resolve disputes in a just manner with a view to protecting the rights and liberties of all, thereby facilitating the attainment of the ideal rule of law.

Requirements

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this position, the applicant must have: –

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Structural Engineering or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Professional Registration with the Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) or any other recognized professional body with Good Standing;
  • A Senior Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
  • Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
  • Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring construction and architectural integrity of projects
  • Coordinating a review of structural-civil, electrical and mechanical engineering designs and drawings;
  • Supervising structural-civil, electrical and mechanical engineering infrastructural projects;
  • Initiating formulation of structural – civil, electrical and mechanical engineering design standards and implementation of approved projects;
  • Supervising engineering consultants engaged by the Judiciary;
  • Ensuring testing of soil and materials to determine adequacy and strength of foundations and building structures is done;
  • Providing technical advice on related structural projects;
  • Overseeing feasibility studies and preparation of reports;
  • Ensuring compliance with the regulations and guidelines for infrastructural projects; and
  • Ensuring that geotechnical and topographical surveys are conducted on sites.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum Nine (9) years relevant work experience;
  • At least three (3) years at Middle Management level;

Job Core Competencies:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Leadership & Good interpersonal skills;
  • Professional and Technical competence;
  • Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
  • Analytical & Negotiation Skills; and
  • Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented

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Officer – Test Management – KRA Business Systems at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya , which became effective on 1st July 1995 . The Authority is charged with the responsibility of collecting revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya. A Board of Directors, consisting of both public and private sector experts, makes policy decisions to be implemented by KRA Management. The Chairman of the Board is appointed by the President of the Republic of Kenya . The Chief Executive of the Authority is the Commissioner General who is appointed by the Minister for Finance. PURPOSE OF KRA Assessment , Collection, Administration and Enforcement of laws relating to revenue.

Job Summary:

Responsible for conducting performance testing, User Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing and other required test and recommend for production deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct user acceptance testing with all relevant stakeholders to evaluate that delivered solutions are fit for use and purpose
  • Conducts load, stress and performance testing for identified test exercises.
  • Carry out vulnerability assessments on network, databases, business systems and services using various tools and personal knowledge
  • Conducts regression tests to ascertain that identified issues or bugs have been resolved and new defects are not introduced
  • Conducts smoke tests on environments prior to test exercise to validate readiness for user acceptance testing,
  • Ensure compliance with the approved policy, best practice, security requirements and set minimum baseline standards
  • Develop test cases that conforms to established software testing standards indicating priority areas
  • Document defects according to testing standards.
  • Generate test data fit for purpose.
  • Documents results of completed testing assignments
  • Ensure conformity to ISO (9001/2015 and 27001/2013) and data security requirements.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Required

  • Should have a combination of the following:
  • Good command of SQL language
  • Good command of unix/linux/windows
  • Good command of Java, java scripts, VB scripts, python

Relevant Work Experience Required

Work experience of at least one (1) year in related IT field.

Conversant with a good combination of JBOSS, Tomcat, Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL , MySQL

Key Competencies:

  • Organisational skills
  • Computer proficiency
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Innovative
  • Leadership Skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Results oriented
  • Able to work towards attainment of targets within agreed timelines.
  • Team player.

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Officer – Test Management – KRA Business Systems at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya , which became effective on 1st July 1995 . The Authority is charged with the responsibility of collecting revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya. A Board of Directors, consisting of both public and private sector experts, makes policy decisions to be implemented by KRA Management. The Chairman of the Board is appointed by the President of the Republic of Kenya . The Chief Executive of the Authority is the Commissioner General who is appointed by the Minister for Finance. PURPOSE OF KRA Assessment , Collection, Administration and Enforcement of laws relating to revenue.

Job Summary:

Responsible for conducting performance testing, User Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing and other required test and recommend for production deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct user acceptance testing with all relevant stakeholders to evaluate that delivered solutions are fit for use and purpose
  • Conducts load, stress and performance testing for identified test exercises.
  • Carry out vulnerability assessments on network, databases, business systems and services using various tools and personal knowledge
  • Conducts regression tests to ascertain that identified issues or bugs have been resolved and new defects are not introduced
  • Conducts smoke tests on environments prior to test exercise to validate readiness for user acceptance testing,
  • Ensure compliance with the approved policy, best practice, security requirements and set minimum baseline standards
  • Develop test cases that conforms to established software testing standards indicating priority areas
  • Document defects according to testing standards.
  • Generate test data fit for purpose.
  • Documents results of completed testing assignments
  • Ensure conformity to ISO (9001/2015 and 27001/2013) and data security requirements.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Required

  • Should have a combination of the following:
  • Good command of SQL language
  • Good command of unix/linux/windows
  • Good command of Java, java scripts, VB scripts, python

Relevant Work Experience Required

Work experience of at least one (1) year in related IT field.

Conversant with a good combination of JBOSS, Tomcat, Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL , MySQL

Key Competencies:

  • Organisational skills
  • Computer proficiency
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Innovative
  • Leadership Skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Results oriented
  • Able to work towards attainment of targets within agreed timelines.
  • Team player.

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Wednesday, 7 October 2020

Senior Manager, Client Support at KCB Bank Kenya

Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya – incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 – and all KCB’s regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It also owns KCB Insurance Agency, KCB Capital, KCB Foundation and all associate companies. The holding company was set up to among other things to enhance the Group’s capacity to access unrestricted capital and also enable investment in new ventures outside banking regulations, achieve operational and strategic autonomy for the Group’s operating entities and enhance corporate governance across the Group and oversight in management of subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Effectively monitor all critical systems in the Bank and communicate to business in a timely, concise, and effective manner for service outages, service interruption and service improvements.
  • ITIL V3.0 is fully implemented and maintained.
  • Definition of Service Level agreements (SLA’s) in relation to contracted services, ensuring the SLA’s are achieved: service quality and client expectations are met or exceeded. Ensure that any SLA breaches are investigated, and corrective action taken to improve service delivery.
  • Management of the IT Client Support Team including but not limited to; responsible for Service Desk & Monitoring Centre, I.T Call center, responsibility for the team career development and appraisals.
  • Build and Maintain client relationships both internally & externally.
  • To provide reports to periodically (or on request) on System Monitoring and Service Desk.
  • Attend client service review meetings covering performance, service improvement, quality, and processes
  • To ensure that systems, processes and methodologies as specified are followed to ensure effective monitoring, control and support of IT services.
  • Manage, support & guide on all issues logged on IT Service Management tool system, Issues reported on emails, social media and support issues from Subsidiaries / internal helpdesks.

Requirements

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

  • University degree in Information Technology or related field of study.
  • Master’s degree will be added advantage.
  • 6 years’ supervisory experience in Information Technology with hands on experience in Information Technology Service Management.
  • Certification in ITIL is required.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
  • Excellent planning, organization and problem-solving skills.

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