Accountant at National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is a family of Christian communions and organisations in fellowship and witness. It was established in June 1913 during the United Missionary Conference held at Thogoto, near Nairobi. The delegates in the conference, representing the missionary institutions working in the country at the time, affirmed their wish to work towards a united church that would impact the lives of the people.

Jumuia Friends Hospital Kaimosi

(REF: A-JFHK)

Main Purpose Of The Job

To provide and promote financial accountability, efficiency and effectiveness of the hospital

Responsibilities

• Have good control over receivables – Outpatient collection, Inpatient collection, Morgue collection and Shop collection
• Control on cash and credit business
• Bank the daily cash collected
• Credit sales follow up to done promptly
• Monitor all services are billed
• Monitor, prevent and control any revenue leakage in the system
• Audit all inpatient bills to ensure all services are billed correctly
• Make surprise audit to cash involving departments like Radiology, Lab, Pharmacy, Wards, Morgue, Shop, Stores
• Periodical audit on all revenue comes in and all expenses goes out
• Manage petty cash with due care
• Petty cash should not be taken from day to day collection
• Conduct regular stock takes and balance inventory.
• Pay vendors on time and prioritize the payment based on criticality
• All financial transactions must be recorded in the HIMS
• Generate necessary reports as and when requested by the management
• Guide and manage departments under you efficiently and effectively
• Wise financial planning must be done for effective and efficient management of the hospital
• Follow with credit business partners like Insurance and corporates for prompt payment
• Reconcile bill raised and payment received
• Make internal audit plan for all departments involve in financial transactions
• Monitor the general functions of the department on a daily basis to ensure that the process and protocols are being adhered by in the department related to billing and payment collections.
• Oversee the discharge process and take all necessary steps to minimize errors in billing during the discharge process
• Roaster Management – Ensure that all shift responsibilities of Billing assistants are met and proper management of leave’s and duties of staff is done at all the branches that you are responsible
• Escalate matters related to various departments to respective HOD’s for ensuring smooth and trouble free services to the patients and their attendants
• Maintain the report and follow for the individual outstanding post discharge. Present data for the same as and when required. Escalate and recommend cases for waivers/ resolution to the management for settling the cases
• Recommend cases pre or post discharge for waiver if some error is found in billing or related to any information flow from various related departments
• Initiate and recommend service recovery from staff for any careless error resulting into revenue loss post discussion and approval from the reporting head.
• Ensure that adequate desk resources and technical support is available to the billing office
• Initiate and recommend cases for recovery against credit bills related to staff
• Calculate waivers for staff cases as per the company policy and process HR approval notes
• Develop and Maintain a good relationship with the consultants and customers
• Coordinate with various consultants for all inpatients billing related services and be one point of contact for them for their queries related the patient’s bills and their shares.
• Ensure follow up and redressal of all possible internal and external customer grievances
• Improvise on processes and protocols for providing better service
• Prepare MIS reports and communicate the same to the management related to billing and collection.
• Ensure that adequate desk resources and technical support is available to the billing office
• Work out process and protocols across various departments for ensuring functioning as an integrated system
• Take active interest in the performance management and development of all team members. Appraise employee performance and facilitate team engagement activities
• Update staff regularly for any changes in the department related processes and protocols, take updates from staff for problems being faced by them
• Liaison with various corporate and government departments with regard to solving queries raised by them and coordinate cases for VIP patients
• Prepare and analyze the monthly financial information and MIS.
• Verifying, updating and timely generation of the MIS to help senior management take informed decisions.
• Assist the financial head in preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasting.
• Monitor all capital expenditures against the annual budget and work towards effective cost control while adhering to the departmental vision.
• Present budget comparisons against the actual on regular basis and highlight any deviation found to the reporting authority.
• Monitors cost and profit performance of all departments regularly and suggests corrective action wherever needed.
• Provide for timely payment to the vendors as per the purchase order.
• Carry out daily banking activities including L/C documentation.
• Conduct departmental audits on regular basis to ensure that all the processes and documentation is in place.
• Interface with the external and internal statutory auditors.
• Periodically review the state of various contracts and their renewal.
• Identify and implement initiatives for better cost management on a regular basis
• Supervise the assessment proceedings with income tax, VAT and service tax authorities.
• Any other official duty assigned by the hospital administrator

Qualifications

• At least Secondary School Education (KCSE)
• Fully qualified accountant CPA (K) / ACCA or its equivalent.

Specialized Training/Professional QualificationsBBA/Bcom (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalentCPA Finalist

Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Working knowledge of accounting systems,
• Analytical, technical and logical approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and quick to take initiative
• Those with experience with hospitality industry will be an added advantage
• Must have worked in a similar position for at least three years

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Assistant Accountant at National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is a family of Christian communions and organisations in fellowship and witness. It was established in June 1913 during the United Missionary Conference held at Thogoto, near Nairobi. The delegates in the conference, representing the missionary institutions working in the country at the time, affirmed their wish to work towards a united church that would impact the lives of the people.

Jumuia Hospital Huruma (REF: AA-JHH)

Main Purpose Of The Job

To provide and promote financial accountability, efficiency and effectiveness of the hospital by assisting the Accountant

Responsibilities

• In charge of Billing Department
• Prepare petty cash vouchers, processing, ledger posting and cash reconciliation.
• Prepare, payment vouchers, cheques for approval.
• Supervise clerical staff, billing, shop, ward secretary and morgue.
• Make daily banking of billing, morgue and shop receipts.
• Input data into the hospital HMIS
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Verify purchases cash/credit for the stores/kitchen/shop to ensure payments of the same will be in order.
• Ensure statutory returns are filed timely.
• Suppliers’ payments are made timely.
• Update MIS in conjunction with HRIO
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the accountant / management

Qualifications

• At least Secondary School Education (KCSE).

Specialised Training/Professional Qualifications

• BBA/Bcom (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent
• CPA Finalist

Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Working knowledge of accounting systems,
• Analytical, technical and logical approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and quick to take initiative

Relevant Job Experience

• Must have worked in a similar position for at least two years

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Claims Officer at Absa Group

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

To deliver claims related administrative functions through execution of pre-set job objectives, allocated duties and functions

Job Description

Quality: Maintain high standards in claims service environment especially on data entry, claims registers and both internal and external communication standards

Claims Assessments: check different types of information for accuracy with an aim of making a fair judgment on claims validation process

Meeting deadlines: operate within the set TATs and set operation standards with an aim of completing tasks timeously. Also ensure that claims process is effective and efficiently executed as per the set standards of the claims process.

Education

Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Internal Assessor at Absa Group

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

To deliver claims related administrative support services through the execution of predefined assessment objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Job Description

Quality Assurance: Maintain a desired level of quality in a assessment service, especially by means of attention to every stage of the process of delivery | Claims assessment: Check different types of information at the time of motor vehicles  assessment for accuracy and inconsistency with the aim of verifying the validity of claims made | Meeting deadlines: Completes tasks timeously | Claims process: Ensure that the claims process is effectively and efficiently executed as per standard operating procedures | : | : | : | :

Education

Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Director, Research, Boundaries & Development at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

The Commission is responsible for conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by the Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament and, in particular, for; The continuous registration of voters and revision of the voter’s roll; The delimitation of constituencies and wards; The regulation of political parties process; The settlement of electoral disputes; The registration of candidates for elections; Voter education; The facilitation of the observation, monitoring and evaluation of elections; The regulation of money spent by a candidate or party in respect of any election; The development of a code of conduct for candidates and parties; The monitoring of compliance with legislation on nomination of candidates by parties.

IEBC Grade
3
Directorate
Research and Development
Supervisor
Commission Secretary/CEO

The director research and development is responsible for overseeing the coordination of research in the electoral process, electoral reform, technology integration and operational support. A key part of this role is identification of key research areas in collaboration with other directorates and overseeing the planning and execution of research activities. The director is also responsible for overseeing the coordination of the development of the Commission’s strategy and the monitoring and evaluation.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure the implementation of research and development strategies in line with the Commission’s strategy;
• Develop accountability structures, supervise periodic projects, reporting and monitor the performance indicators for the research and strategy departments;
• Oversee the implementation of research activities including surveys, opinion polling, testing concepts in the electoral and operational areas;
• Advise the Commission on best practices in electoral programming and reforms;
• Oversee research on electoral aspects including representation, participation, education methodology, voter registration, gender and diversity concerns and advice on sustainable methods;
• Oversee the timely development and review of the Commission’s strategy documents, work plans and reporting;
• Ensure the directorate is adequately resourced by professional and competent personnel;
• Oversee the development and implementation of effective policies, procedures, systems and processes for research, strategy, information management, library resources management, archiving and disposals;
• Advise the Commission on institutional development, sustainability of the Commission’s programmes and the long term impact of its work;
• Oversee the contracting and management of research and related service providers.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Requirements For Appointment

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Social Sciences or Public/Business Administration;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Public/Business Administration;
• Minimum of ten (10) years managerial or consultancy experience, three of which should be at Senior Level in Research and Development and/or strategy development and execution;
• Must have evidence of research publications;
• Must have evidence of successful grants acquisition/mobilization;
• Demonstrated track record in coordinating development of strategy and successful implementation of social/development research projects;
• Good knowledge/understanding of the electoral process is essential;
• Leadership and people management Skills;
• Possess good Planning and Coordination Skills;
• Problem solving and analytical Skills;
• Excellent presentation, oral and written Communication Skills; and
• Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment.

Integrity Clearance

In addition to the qualifications set above, shortlisted applicants will be required to provide clearance from the following offices:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
• Higher Education Loans Board.
• Professional bodies where applicable
• Credit Reference Bureau Africa Ltd or Metropol Credit Reference Bureau

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Director, Information & Communication Technology at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

The Commission is responsible for conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by the Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an Act of Parliament and, in particular, for; The continuous registration of voters and revision of the voter’s roll; The delimitation of constituencies and wards; The regulation of political parties process; The settlement of electoral disputes; The registration of candidates for elections; Voter education; The facilitation of the observation, monitoring and evaluation of elections; The regulation of money spent by a candidate or party in respect of any election; The development of a code of conduct for candidates and parties; The monitoring of compliance with legislation on nomination of candidates by parties.

IEBC Grade
3
Directorate
ICT
Supervisor
Commission Secretary/CEO

The director Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is responsible for providing strategic direction providing strategic direction and advice with regard to the information and and advice with regard to the information and communication technology needs of the Commission. A key part of this role is advising communication technology needs of the Commission. A key part of this role is advising the Commission on leveraging appropriate technology to effectively and efficiently the Commission on leveraging appropriate technology to effectively and efficiently deliver the deliver the electoral and operational electoral and operational processes

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure the implementation of information and communication technology strategies in line with the Commission’s strategy.
• Develop accountability structures, supervise projects, periodic reporting and monitor the performance indicators for the ICT departments.
• Oversee the development and implementation of effective policies, procedures, systems and processes for systems administration; security; business applications and support; and network administration.
• Ensure the directorate is adequately resourced by professional and competent personnel.
• Oversee the development of ICT plans in coordination with other directorates and departments.
• Advise the Commission on the development and implementation of institutional systems; including voter registration system, result management and reporting system, geographical information management system (GIS), election violence reporting system, political party fund management system, and supporting operational systems.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of business continuity plans in line with the Commission’s strategy and operations.
• Oversee the contracting and management of ICT and related service providers.
• Oversee the development of user training programmes and materials; and the coordination of ICT training initiatives.
• Coordinate the provision of timely information communication technology and services to other directorates and regional offices and;
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Requirements For Appointment

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Information and Communication technology;
• Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Minimum of ten (10) years managerial ICT experience, five (5) of which must be at senior management level in a large public/private institution;
• Must possesses relevant Professional Certifications;
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• Knowledge in ICT infrastructure and processes, and its integration;
•  ICT Strategy Development, Coordination and Execution;
• Good Knowledge of ICT Security;
• Demonstrated track record in the delivery of ICT projects and services;
• Good Leadership and people management skills;
• Problem solving and analytical skills;
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills; and
• Ability to make critical and timely decisions in a highly sensitive environment;

Integrity Clearance

In addition to the qualifications set above, shortlisted applicants will be required to provide clearance from the following offices:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
• Higher Education Loans Board.
• Professional bodies where applicable
• Credit Reference Bureau Africa Ltd or Metropol Credit Reference Bureau

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Research Manager at Farsight Africa Group

Founded in 2010, Farsight Africa Group is a leading full-service Pan-African communications company that delivers impactful solutions to companies, governments, development organisations and individuals across East Africa. Given the incessant news cycle in both the traditional and digital media, we believe it is absolutely vital to employ reputation management and strategic communications to further the manifold objectives of our clients. We assist our diverse client base with navigating today’s complex information space from offices located in Kenya and Somalia.

Job purpose

The research manager is responsible for undertaking and delivering a wide range of research projects in our key areas. He/she will bring research, analytical, design and reporting expertise to the team, drawing upon a strong combination of both qualitative and quantitative experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead in managing and delivering research projects, from scoping through to methodology and report writing, including managing and developing client relationships
• Deliver a wide range of social research techniques including fieldwork such as in-person interviews, literature reviews, focus groups and data analysis;
• Work with senior managers and directors to win new work from new and existing clients and proactively identify new business opportunities both in terms of research services and policy markets;
• Plan and manage resources effectively, including financial budgets;
• Manage junior research staff and subcontractors (including market research fieldwork) as necessary to achieve project objectives, seeking best value at all times;
• Produce insightful research reports with sophisticated advice to support your clients in their decision-making;
• Contribute to the development and profile of our research expertise with clients and key influencers;
• Develop new business opportunities in line with the company’s strategic ambitions by contributing to developing and increasing our profile with customers and key influencers;
• Ensure that the company is up to date with developments in specified policy areas and research markets
• Lead and support the development of new business opportunities, including preparing written proposals/bids for our prospective client

Qualifications and Experience

• The candidate should have the following minimum qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, with focus in research, project management
• He/she should demonstrate at least 7 years of working experience in both the research sector and project management
• Demonstrated professional leadership and the ability to coordinate a team of professionals.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English, to deliver reports and documents. Familiarity with the Somali language will have an added advantage
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Experience in designing of qualitative fieldwork (such as depth interviewing and involvement in focus groups) and quantitative fieldwork (such as survey questionnaires, data analysis, data visualization) and support presentation design and delivery.
• He/she will report to the Chief Executive Officer
• Previous work in Somalia will have an added advantage

Location and Duration

The position will be based in Nairobi and the indicative start date is 2nd November 2020. The contract is expected to run for a period of 6 months with possible extension based on satisfactory performance.

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Finance Manager at Britam

Britam is a leading diversified financial services group, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The group has interests across the Eastern and Southern Africa region, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi. The group offers a wide range of financial products and services in Insurance, Asset management, Banking and Property. Our Mission is to provide outstanding financial services to our customers. Our Vision is to be the most trusted financial service partner. We aim to provide our clients, with an unmatched offering, ensuring first class solutions that help secure the future.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to ensure that there is accurate and proper recording of all transactions for Britam Asset Managers Company, Unit Trust Funds and Alternatives. The role also involves ensuring proper procedures and processes are carried out within the set guidelines and targets for Britam Asset Managers Kenya, Uganda and Britam Properties Limited.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of the financial reports for Asset Managers entities in Kenya and Uganda including the Companies, Unit Trust Funds, Alternatives and Britam Properties Limited.
• Oversee the preparation of the valuation reports for the investment assets for the investment funds and any other products in line with both the IFRS requirements and the various valuation models for the different funds
• Assist in Budget preparation for the entities and Strategy Development
• Assist in structuring funds to ensure efficient accounting and reporting structures
• Ensure that there is data integrity by ensuring that all reconciliations are done in a timely manner
• Reviewing and posting journals into the general ledger and cash book entries across entities.
• Reviewing the bank reconciliation reports of the various entities.
• Reviewing all the transactions entries, accruals and other end month adjustments/ closing entries for the various entities
• Ensure prompt payment of withdrawals within the proper procedures to minimize risk to the company
• Facilitate both internal and external audit into financials of the various entities.
• Comply with statutory and other relevant regulatory bodies both in Kenya and Uganda
• Performs any other duties as required
• Delegated Authority:  As per the approved Delegated Authority Matrix

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

1. Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or its equivalent
2. 4-6  years’ experience in busy finance environment
3. Fully qualified accountant with Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)/Chartered Accountant (CA)

Essential Competencies

Change Leaders in Britam need to:

• Strategically lead a function to service customers from a sustainable and growing customer base whilst increasing profit;
• Continuously configure and adapt the functional area to most effectively suite the future view of the business;
• Introduce new concepts so that they are adopted appropriately at the right time (manage the rate of change);
• Be in touch with the changing industry, customer needs and international best practice;
• Improve the efficiency of the function by appropriately challenging managers about operational and tactical issues;
• Ensure the function has the most appropriate people capability through effective inspirational leadership, people development, and optimized succession planning;
• Ensure clarity of expectations for individuals in the function and other stakeholders across the group;
• Facilitate functional integration;
• Ensure the development and establishment of appropriate behaviour and values (culture) within the function that aligns with the strategic direction and values of the business;
• Co-ordinate between functions and divisions to ensure optimization of the value chain and resources;
• Ensure alignment of strategy, objectives and deliverables within the function;
• Develop innovative partnerships and distribution channels to increase Britam’s market penetration;
• Ensure a seamless experience for clients;
• Appropriately allocate funds and capital to maximized shareholder value;
• Adequately manage operational risk;
• Increase operational efficiency;
• Provide access to accurate and consistent information and services across all channels;
• Improve quality and speed of decision making across the business.

Change Leaders Competency Descriptions.

• Deciding and Initiating Action – Ensures key departmental objectives are met, takes responsibility for decisions, actions, projects and people while focusing on achievement of departmental results; takes initiative and works under own direction; initiates and generates activity; makes quick, clear decisions with limited information available which may include tough choices or considered risks; decisions and actions take into account possible impact on all parts of the business.
• Leading and Supervising – Provides the department with a clear direction based on the overall strategic intent of the organisation; Building high expectations about the success of the department; motivates and empowers others with a clear sense of purpose; creates a positive departmental climate that fosters learning and development; acknowledges high potential talent; Recognize the potential of individuals sets and articulates the vision and values through own personal behaviour; Push autonomy and empowerment downwards through the department.
• Persuading and Influencing – Gains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating to the benefit of the department; promotes the organisational strategy during departmental conversations; makes effective use of political processes to influence and persuade others; promotes ideas on behalf of the department and the organisation; makes a strong personal impact on others; takes care to manage the department’s impression and brand on others.
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts – Works strategically to realise organisational goals within the department; sets and develops departmental strategies; identifies and develops positive and compelling visions of the department’s future potential; Ensure departmental Balanced Score Card objectives and KPI’s are met and Exceeded; Ensure Personal Scorecard Objectives are met and exceeded; takes account of a wide range of issues across, and related to, the organisation; Work with direct reports to ensure the cascading of the strategic plan into integrated departmental plans that are meaningful to individuals; encourages others to take a strategic and long-term view in terms of the department’s future; Emphasise the impact and importance of individual contributions to the successful implementation of the organizational strategy in the department; Evaluate my own and others’ performance fairly and objectively; communicates the organisational strategy, vision and objectives effectively across all levels in the department.
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking – Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends; identifies business opportunities for the department; maintains awareness of developments, changes, Add value to the department by capitalising on new business opportunities; trends and possible risks in the department’s structure and politics; demonstrates financial awareness; Identify ways to increase the Britam competitive advantage, exploiting those that will bring the greatest return within an acceptable level of risk; ensures costs are monitored and controlled and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value; Ensure that sufficient data about financial and other parameters of departmental performance are available; Interpret departmental information objectively against appropriate benchmarks.
• Planning and Organising – Sets clearly defined departmental objectives; plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing organisational and market circumstances; identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish projects; manages time effectively; monitors departmental performance against deadlines and milestones.
• Relating and Networking – Easily establishes, as well as assists others in building meaningful relationships with customers and staff across all levels of the organisation, inside and outside of the department; relates well to people at all levels; facilitates the resolutions of conflict and manages disagreements with tact and diplomacy.
• Creating and Innovating – Promotes departmental improvement within relevant scope of influence; produces and encourages new ideas, approaches, or insights; creates the environment for innovative products or designs; produces a range of solutions to the strategic benefit of the department.
• Adhering to Principles and Values – Upholds and encourages ethical behaviour and organisational values; demonstrates integrity; promotes and defends equal opportunities, builds diverse teams; encourages departmental and individual responsibility towards the community and the environment; models the organisational values during every day interactions.
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives- Accepts and tackles demanding departmental and personal goals with enthusiasm; leads by example by working hard and putting in longer hours in order to ensure successful implementation and completion of projects; show self-insight in own development needs.
• Adapting and Responding to change – Anticipates and effectively adapts to changing circumstances and ambiguous situations; accepts and actively drives new ideas and change initiatives; adapts interpersonal style to suit different individuals or situations; Monitor changes in departmental issues, structures and dynamics and appreciate their implications for the business; Demonstrate an understanding of the links between the Britam’s structure, goals and capabilities; Constantly aware of competitors, trends and changes in the markets that the Britam works within; Maintains a focus on key priorities and deliverables, staying resilient in the face of pressure; Implement changes within my department to achieve set change goals; Responds flexibly to changing circumstances; Recognises when unable to cope and asks others for help; Uses change as an opportunity to improve ways of working, encouraging others’ buy-in; Takes ownership for communicating change initiatives clearly, ensuring smooth implementation
• Analysing – Strategically analyses sources of information, breaking them into component parts, patterns and relationships; makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis; demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger system.
• Cost Management- Demonstrates an awareness of financial issues affecting my department; Use financial information to monitor departmental performance and guide decisions; Consistently identify opportunities to reduce costs within my department.
• Staff development- Create a positive departmental climate that fosters learning and development ; Identify development needs within my department; Ensure direct reports have personal development plans in place that are regularly reviewed; Provide honest and constructive feedback on my team’s performance; Act as coach or mentor when appropriate; Allocate power, responsibilities and authority to appropriate subordinates.

Technical/ Functional competencies

1. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
2. Financial Accounting
3. Preparation of Financial Statements
4. Analytical –highly analytical and ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts
5. Report writing-ability to develop reports

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Outreach Mobile Clinic Coordinator at The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK)

The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) was established in 1958 as a non-governmental organization (NGO). The overall objective of the organization is to improve the Quality of life of Persons with Disabilities through promoting Rehabilitation and Inclusion.

Having been established in 1958, “The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya” is one of the oldest and most effective organizations for persons with disabilities in Kenya.

The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) is a local NGO providing comprehensive rehabilitation services with the aim of empowering persons with different abilities.

APDK Nairobi Branch, seeks to fill the following vacancy:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility in the management of the administrative and programmatic services of the program.
• Work hand in hand with Rehabilitation teams at the MoH Health facilities, Stakeholders, Organizations of persons with disabilities in providing integrated Rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities. This includes initiating of MOU with County Governments and partners for service delivery.
• Documentation of client’s progress and daily/monthly/quarterly & annual reports.
• Ensure patient demands are met and deadlines are kept to ensure continued provision of services.
• Work in cooperation with the Accounts Department and the Branch Administration to design, forecast, and update annual and periodic program budgets
• Plan, organize, and direct the provision of mobile clinic health services and programs to designated areas.
• Initiate and/or reinforce the network system with existing structures to promote integrated community development and access to health services.
• Establish and maintain contacts with internal and external stakeholders, Government line ministries to provide information, garner acceptance and support of the project, and ensure that the project meets client needs
• Building effective sustainable referral systems with local Health facilities, and community organizations.
• Facilitate training and community empowerment activities.
• Provide accurate and timely report to the management for planning.
• Coordinate project activities and strategical planning with government line ministries for sustainability and Ownership.
  coordinate the development of training materials and methodology relevant to the execution of the project
• Ensures proper utilization of resources, including prompt accountability of funds and reporting by the rehabilitation teams and volunteers involved in the program.
• Use participatory methodology when working with all project stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with other departments within the branch, various government ministries, Institutions and with community, DPOs and groups to maximize the effectiveness of the community initiated strategy.
• Facilitate resource mobilization for services at the Counties, other stakeholders and partners for service delivery and scale up of project activities.

Qualifications

• Possess Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy from Kenya Medical Training College or any other relevant institution
• At least 3 years relevant working experience in coordinating and providing technical support to Orthopaedic/Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment on disability issues and readiness to work with persons with disabilities across board.
• Have the ability to work for long and odd hours under minimum supervision to meet deadlines.
• Computer literate and ability to work independently
• Experience with donor funded projects and reporting
• Be registered with a professional body
• Fluent in spoken & written English
• Available to begin immediately

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Project Manager at Samuel Hall

Samuel Hall is seeking a professional and motivated individual to join its team for a full-time position as Children and Youth (Pillar 3) Project Manager (PM), based in the Nairobi office. Samuel Hall’s Children and Youth Pillar covers a wide range of topics related to children and youth, including child protection, education, child labour, youth employment, social protection, gender, M&E, migration and more. The PM will directly support the Pillar Lead to lead research, manage projects and other pillar staff, and support the strategic development of the pillar. There is a strong potential for domestic, regional and international travel, COVID19 permitting.

• Management of research and related activities
• Lead the design of research tools and research methodologies on relevant topics
• Conduct secondary research, literature reviews and key informant interviews
• Manage project team members both in head office and field locations
• Undertake socio-economic research, monitoring and evaluations and consulting missions
• Coordinate activities with relevant partners in close collaboration with Pillar Leads
• Manage and train project team members both in office and field locations
• Lead the development and authoring of research papers, concept notes, draft and final reports, and other documentation as required during the ongoing projects at an academic level
• Monitor and evaluate the work of team members and project components under supervision
• Draft proposals based on pillars’ business development plans and strategies and as requested
• Provide strong analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and recommendations in line with policy and academic standards
• Manage and conduct fieldwork in multiple countries which entails qualitative and quantitative research
• Maintain internal processes
• Coordination between stakeholders
• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels – including donors and government representatives – presenting Samuel Hall and its research partners in a clear and professional manner
• Prepare presentations for stakeholders (internal and external)
• Train national and international teams on components of the project cycle

Vacancy Requirement:

• Applicants should have a PhD in a related field (education or child protection) with 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant research experience.
• Must have proven expertise in Child- and Youth-related research and desire for a strong role in strengthening the pillar’s thematic knowledge.
• Proven experience in writing research papers, consultancy reports, evaluation assignments and policy briefs \
• Proven experience in project management
• Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and tools (for example MS Excel, SPSS, NVIVO) Relevant programmatic/operational experience in the research topics covered in the Children and Youth Pillar
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to cope well under pressure, work occasionally irregular hours and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent spoken and written skills in English; French preferred

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Executive Director at Kenya Roads Board

The History of KRB dates back to 1992 when the Kenya Government together with the Road Maintenance Initiative (RMI) World Bank team hosted a Road Sector Stakeholders Seminar, to address the deteriorating condition of the road network in Kenya and the constraints to timely and proper road maintenance. The identified constraints were institutional, managerial and financial. It was resolved that a sustainable source of funding be established and the existing road management institutional set-up be reviewed. In 1993, the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) Act was enacted, providing a sustainable source of funding for the maintenance of the road network. In 1995, with assistance of the European Commission, the Road Sector Institutional Study was commissioned.

The Board seeks to recruit a dynamic, experienced and results-oriented person to the position of Executive Director.

The Executive Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of KRB, implementation of the decisions of the Board and control of all functions and assets of KRB under the statutory supervision of the Board. Under the provisions of the Act, the Executive Director is an ex-officio member of the Board and is its Secretary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities at this level among others include:

• Formulation and implementation of plans and strategies to achieve KRB mandates in accordance with the Act;
• Financial Modeling – developing financial strategies for the Board, overseeing suitable funding initiatives such as bond programmes, offering advice on investment matters, and detecting financial risks, setting quantum and tenors of borrowings, matching revenue streams with commitments;
• Preparation of business and corporate plans for Board approval;
• Preparation and submission to the Board of consolidated annual work programmes and revenue estimates;
• Preparation of annual budgets and financial reports of KRB Operations and KRB Fund;
• Evaluation and execution of the roadwork programmes and preparation and submission to the Board of monthly financial and operational reports;
• Monitoring and evaluation of approved annual public roads programmes (through technical compliance, performance and financial audits) and submission of regular reports to the Board;
• Supervision of consultants commissioned to carry out activities on behalf of KRB;
• Motivating and managing KRB staff towards achieving the Board’s objectives and building a high performance team culture;
• Compliance with all relevant statutory requirements;
• Any other duties assigned by the Board.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Law or Engineering from a university recognised in Kenya;
• Knowledge of the Road Sector and at least ten years’ experience in a relevant field;
• Must have served in a senior management position for a period of at least five years; and
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Other Requirements:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body;
• Valid and current practicing certificate issued by a professional body;
• Possession of MBA or advanced degree will be an added advantage;
• Financial expertise, knowledge of Road Financing, Capital Markets, Bonds and Syndicated Loans;
• Proven ability to translate initiatives into achievable action plans;
• Ability to build effective networks and partnerships with stakeholders;
• Outstanding communication and motivation skills;
• Good computer working knowledge;
• Good working knowledge of the Public Sector;

Terms of Service:

The Executive Director will serve on contract for a period to be determined by the Board in the instrument of appointment or otherwise in writing. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance, medical benefits, gratuity and other benefits in accordance with State Corporations Advisory Committee and Salaries Remuneration Commission guidelines.

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Assistant Social Safeguards Specialist at Runji Consulting Group Ltd

Runji & Partners is an indigenous owned and managed Kenyan firm of Consulting Engineers, operating mainly in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The firm is a limited liability company with the majority shares held by the professional engineers of the firm.

We are looking for a person to fill the above position, currently vacant in our Organization.

The right candidate must possess a Degree in Sociology or related Discipline and with a minimum of Three (3) years of practical post qualification experience in Sociology/Gender Issues in Infrastructure Projects.

The position is for a minimum duration of 24 months.

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Channel Sales Engineer at Imperva

Imperva is an analyst-recognized, cybersecurity leader championing the fight to secure data and applications wherever they reside. Imperva protects and provides a secure foundation for our customers’ businesses. Once deployed, our solutions proactively identify, evaluate, and eliminate current and emerging threats, so you never have to choose between innovating for customers and protecting what matters most.

In this key role, you will be a subject-matter expert and oversee the sales support of Imperva’s SecureSphere Web Application and Database Security/Compliance products to existing and prospective customers.

Description

Cyber Security is a big deal. It’s in the news, growing rapidly, a critical tool for every company, and our specialty.

Why Imperva? We have experienced the following growth and achievements

We have over 5,900 customers

500 partners in 100+ countries worldwide

Imperva’s Web Application Firewall has been in the Leader’s Quadrant of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for 6 straight years

Imperva Incapsula is a leader in the Forrester Wave for DDoS Services with the highest score in the “current offering” category

The Opportunity

In this role, the Channel Sales Engineer (SE) will work alongside the Channel Account Managers, as part of the EMEA Sales Team and oversee the sales support of Imperva’s SecureSphere Web Application and Database Security/Compliance products to existing and prospective channel partners with the assigned geographic region. The Channel SE is an integral part of the sales organization and assists the partners with pre-sales technical knowledge and presentations. They work closely with Account Managers and partners as a subject-matter expert to demonstrate how a proposed solution meets and exceeds customer requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in sales conference calls and prospect visits, providing product demonstrations in person and via WebEx, and working with partners at both a technical and business level to show how Imperva’s solutions can provide value to them.
• Possess demonstrable skills in customer-centric selling and a proven track record using it to help drive revenue.
• Participate as a technical resource at trade shows and conferences.
• Work independently and as a vital member of a sales team.
• Work with the sales team to strategize on sales approaches to develop business.
• Ensure successful on-site product evaluations and post sale installations when necessary.
• Manage the regional Imperva partner base on their technical needs.
• Plan, manage and execute partner product pilots.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or related field – REQUIRED
• 5+ years of experience in Network Security, Development, pre-sales Engineering, or real world use of Database and/or Web Application Solutions; preferably with 3+ of these as a Sales Engineer and experience working in a fast-paced vendor environment
• Possess a solid understanding of web applications, Database, Security, and auditing environments
• Knowledge in Databases (Oracle, MS SQL, Sybase, DB2)
• Knowledge in Application Development (ASP, .NET, PHP, JSP)
• Experience with Linux
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, Load Balancers, Proxies and Firewalls
• Compliance standards knowledge (PCI, SOX, HIPAA) – an advantage
• Able to effectively present technical material to small and large groups
• Experience with Network or Application Firewalls and/or IDS/IPS – an advantage
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written, oral communication and strong interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills
• Fluent in English-written and verbally
• Ability to travel domestically and overseas

Rewards

Imperva offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, medical, employee stock purchase (ESP) programs, flexible time off and more. It’s an exciting time to work in the security space. Check out our products and services at www.imperva.com and career opportunities at www.imperva.com/careers

Legal Notice

Imperva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Sales & Operations Supervisor at Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements. Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life Toilets. We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training, and marketing. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. We convert the waste into valuable end products, such as organic fertilizer, insect-based animal feed, and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the end products to Kenyan farms under the brand name Farm Star.

The role holder will supervise all ICS sales and operational functions in Kilifi which include research and sourcing of appropriate feedstocks, vendor relationship management, bin management and most importantly waste volume tracking.

Job Purpose Statement:

The role holder will supervise all ICS sales and operational functions in Kilifi which include research and sourcing of appropriate feedstocks, vendor relationship management, bin management and most importantly waste volume tracking.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new feedstock sources within the coast region
• Ensure all waste volumes are tracked and reported in weekly and daily dashboards
• Coordinate and manage vendor relationships by ensuring the process established works accordingly
• Continuously work to improve the process.
• Collaborate with the operations team to ensure feedstock volumes are delivered as per schedule and quality standards are adhered to.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly reports with data delivered by vendors.
• Actively implement key projects geared towards capacity building for improved operations and vendor engagements.
• Shift plan to ensure maximum labour utilization in sorting lines and washing operations
• Implement bins management systems for all waste containment needs including ensuring availability to clients on time, correct handling to maximise life, quality bins to clients
• Implement sustainable cleaning of bins operations with tracking of key consumables to ensure efficient use to reduce cost
• Ensure all waste volumes are tracked and reported in weekly and daily dashboards
• Use and handle assigned company assets as per set policy
• Build a positive working environment for your team
• Develop a culture of open sharing of mistakes and corrective actions within your team

Key Result Areas

• Ensure 100% feedstock requirement per month is met
• Ensure vendor relationships are effectively managed to guarantee 100% delivery of feedstocks
• Ensure 100% of feedstock delivered is weighed, tracked and reported on daily dashboards
• Ensure 95% purity and quality of feedstock is adhered to.
• Ensure 100% of type vs quantity of feedstock is delivered within required timelines.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Sales/Marketing, Environmental Science or a related field
• At least 1 years’ experience as a Sales/Logistics Supervisor in a busy environment
• Be an excellent team player/collaborator with excellent communication skills
• Have demonstrated the ability to act decisively and resolve problems

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Process Engineering Associate at Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements. Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life Toilets. We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training, and marketing. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. We convert the waste into valuable end products, such as organic fertilizer, insect-based animal feed, and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the end products to Kenyan farms under the brand name Farm Star.

We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts. Synergy seeks accomplished, driven individuals who will make substantive contributions to the organization. We currently seek a Process Engineering Associate who will join our Operational  Excellence team. The role will be based in Kilifi.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Dimension

Responsibility

• Autonomy
• Process Engineering Associate (role) is expected to:
• Review DAILY targets as set by the planning team
• Provide team leads with DAILY target requirements
• Carry out DAILY quality checks in the assigned areas
• Review adherence to CCPs and Work Instructions on a DAILY basis and provide guidance to crew leads and other operators
• Provide DAILY updates on adherence, blocks and progress towards improvement projects
• Problem Solving
• The role holder is expected to:
• Lead problem solving with the operational teams
• Develop corrective actions and lead implementation. Where actions are tied to different teams, provide follow-up on agreed-upon corrective actions until completion.
• Implement preventive actions
• Analysis
• The role holder is expected to:
• Develop performance criteria for the respective sections
• Measure and report on DAILY/WEEKLY performance in the respective area
• Identify and share opportunities for improvement with the operations team
• Develop systems to structure and analyse data
• Teamwork

The role holder is expected to:

• Closely work with Operations team to ensure adherence to quality and HSE guidelines
• Respond to requests pertaining to the process areas quickly and efficiently
• Contribute your point of view towards ensuring continuous improvement
• Work towards conflict resolution esp. between different departments through open and honest discussion
• External Collaboration

The role holder is expected to:

• Work with existing vendors to promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environment aspects within the site as per internal policies and procedures
• Planning

The role holder is expected to:

• Develop a yearly plan (broken into weeks and months) for process quality targets within the specified section.
• Train the operations team on instructions and corrective actions in order to achieve the required results
• Plan and lead execution of process monitoring projects to achieve the required yields
• Pragmatic Innovation

The role holder is expected to:

• Actively participate in improvement projects with other teams within the site
• Proactively share new ideas to the manager and support bringing them to fruition
• Propose and implement changes to existing CCPs, SOPs, WIs and other process documentation.
• Listening and asking questions
• The role holder is expected to:
• Ask questions and listen to items escalated by the quality assistant, operators and crew leads in order to understand issues with the process
• Giving and receiving impactful feedback
• The role holder is expected to:
• Provide feedback to the quality assistant,  operators and crew leads on the process
• Ask for feedback from stakeholders (quality assistant, operators, crew leads and managers) to improve the existing processes
• Engaging and motivating team members
• The role holder is expected to:
• Execute tasks within the existing processes and policies
• Building a positive, learning & productive culture
• Share a report of team failures and learning derived from them

Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Engineering degree, Masters will be an added advantage
• 1-2 years of experience, preferably in BSF processing
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Data analysis and statistical aptitude.
• Good interpersonal skills.

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Sales Supervisors at Maramoja Transport

MARAMOJA is leading a revolutionary movement toward a socially-powered on-demand economy, built on Africa’s core values of trust and relationships.

Reports to: Head of Operations

Salary: KES 20,000 (a week)

Job Purpose:

MARAMOJA transport is seeking Sales Supervisors. The candidates will work together with their direct Manager.

Responsibilities

• Hire and manage a team.
• On boarding and training.
• Ensuring all the Operational KPI’s of the allotted are achieved.
• Be a passionate advocate for all customers and partners and confidently answer any questions in a high stress, fast moving environment.
• Improve user experience
• Collect market intelligence and provide feedback to the rest of the company.

Qualifications

• Young Professionals
• Knowledge of the MARAMOJA product.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Courtesy and clear communication skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Highly motivated and driven to succeed with a strong work ethic.
• People management experience with proven ability to effectively manage, set team goals, develop people to their highest levels of performance, and manage through challenging managerial situations.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work under minimal supervision.
• Own a smart phone.

Benefits

• You get to gain professional skills and build your resume while exploring career options.
• You get to apply your skills to the field.
• You will be given more opportunities depending on your performance.
• You get to work with creative and enthusiastic individuals.

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Project Manager at Samuel Hall

Samuel Hall is seeking a professional and motivated individual to join its team for a full-time position as Children and Youth (Pillar 3) Project Manager (PM), based in the Nairobi office. Samuel Hall’s Children and Youth Pillar covers a wide range of topics related to children and youth, including child protection, education, child labour, youth employment, social protection, gender, M&E, migration and more. The PM will directly support the Pillar Lead to lead research, manage projects and other pillar staff, and support the strategic development of the pillar. There is a strong potential for domestic, regional and international travel, COVID19 permitting.

• Management of research and related activities
• Lead the design of research tools and research methodologies on relevant topics
• Conduct secondary research, literature reviews and key informant interviews
• Manage project team members both in head office and field locations
• Undertake socio-economic research, monitoring and evaluations and consulting missions
• Coordinate activities with relevant partners in close collaboration with Pillar Leads
• Manage and train project team members both in office and field locations
• Lead the development and authoring of research papers, concept notes, draft and final reports, and other documentation as required during the ongoing projects at an academic level
• Monitor and evaluate the work of team members and project components under supervision
• Draft proposals based on pillars’ business development plans and strategies and as requested
• Provide strong analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and recommendations in line with policy and academic standards
• Manage and conduct fieldwork in multiple countries which entails qualitative and quantitative research
• Maintain internal processes
• Coordination between stakeholders
• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels – including donors and government representatives – presenting Samuel Hall and its research partners in a clear and professional manner
• Prepare presentations for stakeholders (internal and external)
• Train national and international teams on components of the project cycle

Vacancy Requirement:

• Applicants should have a PhD in a related field (education or child protection) with 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant research experience.
• Must have proven expertise in Child- and Youth-related research and desire for a strong role in strengthening the pillar’s thematic knowledge.
• Proven experience in writing research papers, consultancy reports, evaluation assignments and policy briefs \
• Proven experience in project management
• Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and tools (for example MS Excel, SPSS, NVIVO) Relevant programmatic/operational experience in the research topics covered in the Children and Youth Pillar
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to cope well under pressure, work occasionally irregular hours and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent spoken and written skills in English; French preferred

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Executive Director at Kenya Roads Board

The History of KRB dates back to 1992 when the Kenya Government together with the Road Maintenance Initiative (RMI) World Bank team hosted a Road Sector Stakeholders Seminar, to address the deteriorating condition of the road network in Kenya and the constraints to timely and proper road maintenance. The identified constraints were institutional, managerial and financial. It was resolved that a sustainable source of funding be established and the existing road management institutional set-up be reviewed. In 1993, the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF) Act was enacted, providing a sustainable source of funding for the maintenance of the road network. In 1995, with assistance of the European Commission, the Road Sector Institutional Study was commissioned.

The Board seeks to recruit a dynamic, experienced and results-oriented person to the position of Executive Director.

The Executive Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of KRB, implementation of the decisions of the Board and control of all functions and assets of KRB under the statutory supervision of the Board. Under the provisions of the Act, the Executive Director is an ex-officio member of the Board and is its Secretary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities at this level among others include:

• Formulation and implementation of plans and strategies to achieve KRB mandates in accordance with the Act;
• Financial Modeling – developing financial strategies for the Board, overseeing suitable funding initiatives such as bond programmes, offering advice on investment matters, and detecting financial risks, setting quantum and tenors of borrowings, matching revenue streams with commitments;
• Preparation of business and corporate plans for Board approval;
• Preparation and submission to the Board of consolidated annual work programmes and revenue estimates;
• Preparation of annual budgets and financial reports of KRB Operations and KRB Fund;
• Evaluation and execution of the roadwork programmes and preparation and submission to the Board of monthly financial and operational reports;
• Monitoring and evaluation of approved annual public roads programmes (through technical compliance, performance and financial audits) and submission of regular reports to the Board;
• Supervision of consultants commissioned to carry out activities on behalf of KRB;
• Motivating and managing KRB staff towards achieving the Board’s objectives and building a high performance team culture;
• Compliance with all relevant statutory requirements;
• Any other duties assigned by the Board.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Law or Engineering from a university recognised in Kenya;
• Knowledge of the Road Sector and at least ten years’ experience in a relevant field;
• Must have served in a senior management position for a period of at least five years; and
• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Other Requirements:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body;
• Valid and current practicing certificate issued by a professional body;
• Possession of MBA or advanced degree will be an added advantage;
• Financial expertise, knowledge of Road Financing, Capital Markets, Bonds and Syndicated Loans;
• Proven ability to translate initiatives into achievable action plans;
• Ability to build effective networks and partnerships with stakeholders;
• Outstanding communication and motivation skills;
• Good computer working knowledge;
• Good working knowledge of the Public Sector;

Terms of Service:

The Executive Director will serve on contract for a period to be determined by the Board in the instrument of appointment or otherwise in writing. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance, medical benefits, gratuity and other benefits in accordance with State Corporations Advisory Committee and Salaries Remuneration Commission guidelines.

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Assistant Social Safeguards Specialist at Runji Consulting Group Ltd

Runji & Partners is an indigenous owned and managed Kenyan firm of Consulting Engineers, operating mainly in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The firm is a limited liability company with the majority shares held by the professional engineers of the firm.

We are looking for a person to fill the above position, currently vacant in our Organization.

The right candidate must possess a Degree in Sociology or related Discipline and with a minimum of Three (3) years of practical post qualification experience in Sociology/Gender Issues in Infrastructure Projects.

The position is for a minimum duration of 24 months.

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Channel Sales Engineer at Imperva

Imperva is an analyst-recognized, cybersecurity leader championing the fight to secure data and applications wherever they reside. Imperva protects and provides a secure foundation for our customers’ businesses. Once deployed, our solutions proactively identify, evaluate, and eliminate current and emerging threats, so you never have to choose between innovating for customers and protecting what matters most.

In this key role, you will be a subject-matter expert and oversee the sales support of Imperva’s SecureSphere Web Application and Database Security/Compliance products to existing and prospective customers.

Description

Cyber Security is a big deal. It’s in the news, growing rapidly, a critical tool for every company, and our specialty.

Why Imperva? We have experienced the following growth and achievements

We have over 5,900 customers

500 partners in 100+ countries worldwide

Imperva’s Web Application Firewall has been in the Leader’s Quadrant of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for 6 straight years

Imperva Incapsula is a leader in the Forrester Wave for DDoS Services with the highest score in the “current offering” category

The Opportunity

In this role, the Channel Sales Engineer (SE) will work alongside the Channel Account Managers, as part of the EMEA Sales Team and oversee the sales support of Imperva’s SecureSphere Web Application and Database Security/Compliance products to existing and prospective channel partners with the assigned geographic region. The Channel SE is an integral part of the sales organization and assists the partners with pre-sales technical knowledge and presentations. They work closely with Account Managers and partners as a subject-matter expert to demonstrate how a proposed solution meets and exceeds customer requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in sales conference calls and prospect visits, providing product demonstrations in person and via WebEx, and working with partners at both a technical and business level to show how Imperva’s solutions can provide value to them.
• Possess demonstrable skills in customer-centric selling and a proven track record using it to help drive revenue.
• Participate as a technical resource at trade shows and conferences.
• Work independently and as a vital member of a sales team.
• Work with the sales team to strategize on sales approaches to develop business.
• Ensure successful on-site product evaluations and post sale installations when necessary.
• Manage the regional Imperva partner base on their technical needs.
• Plan, manage and execute partner product pilots.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or related field – REQUIRED
• 5+ years of experience in Network Security, Development, pre-sales Engineering, or real world use of Database and/or Web Application Solutions; preferably with 3+ of these as a Sales Engineer and experience working in a fast-paced vendor environment
• Possess a solid understanding of web applications, Database, Security, and auditing environments
• Knowledge in Databases (Oracle, MS SQL, Sybase, DB2)
• Knowledge in Application Development (ASP, .NET, PHP, JSP)
• Experience with Linux
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, Load Balancers, Proxies and Firewalls
• Compliance standards knowledge (PCI, SOX, HIPAA) – an advantage
• Able to effectively present technical material to small and large groups
• Experience with Network or Application Firewalls and/or IDS/IPS – an advantage
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written, oral communication and strong interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills
• Fluent in English-written and verbally
• Ability to travel domestically and overseas

Rewards

Imperva offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, medical, employee stock purchase (ESP) programs, flexible time off and more. It’s an exciting time to work in the security space. Check out our products and services at www.imperva.com and career opportunities at www.imperva.com/careers

Legal Notice

Imperva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Sales & Operations Supervisor at Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements. Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life Toilets. We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training, and marketing. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. We convert the waste into valuable end products, such as organic fertilizer, insect-based animal feed, and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the end products to Kenyan farms under the brand name Farm Star.

The role holder will supervise all ICS sales and operational functions in Kilifi which include research and sourcing of appropriate feedstocks, vendor relationship management, bin management and most importantly waste volume tracking.

Job Purpose Statement:

The role holder will supervise all ICS sales and operational functions in Kilifi which include research and sourcing of appropriate feedstocks, vendor relationship management, bin management and most importantly waste volume tracking.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new feedstock sources within the coast region
• Ensure all waste volumes are tracked and reported in weekly and daily dashboards
• Coordinate and manage vendor relationships by ensuring the process established works accordingly
• Continuously work to improve the process.
• Collaborate with the operations team to ensure feedstock volumes are delivered as per schedule and quality standards are adhered to.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly reports with data delivered by vendors.
• Actively implement key projects geared towards capacity building for improved operations and vendor engagements.
• Shift plan to ensure maximum labour utilization in sorting lines and washing operations
• Implement bins management systems for all waste containment needs including ensuring availability to clients on time, correct handling to maximise life, quality bins to clients
• Implement sustainable cleaning of bins operations with tracking of key consumables to ensure efficient use to reduce cost
• Ensure all waste volumes are tracked and reported in weekly and daily dashboards
• Use and handle assigned company assets as per set policy
• Build a positive working environment for your team
• Develop a culture of open sharing of mistakes and corrective actions within your team

Key Result Areas

• Ensure 100% feedstock requirement per month is met
• Ensure vendor relationships are effectively managed to guarantee 100% delivery of feedstocks
• Ensure 100% of feedstock delivered is weighed, tracked and reported on daily dashboards
• Ensure 95% purity and quality of feedstock is adhered to.
• Ensure 100% of type vs quantity of feedstock is delivered within required timelines.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Sales/Marketing, Environmental Science or a related field
• At least 1 years’ experience as a Sales/Logistics Supervisor in a busy environment
• Be an excellent team player/collaborator with excellent communication skills
• Have demonstrated the ability to act decisively and resolve problems

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Process Engineering Associate at Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements. Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life Toilets. We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training, and marketing. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. We convert the waste into valuable end products, such as organic fertilizer, insect-based animal feed, and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the end products to Kenyan farms under the brand name Farm Star.

We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts. Synergy seeks accomplished, driven individuals who will make substantive contributions to the organization. We currently seek a Process Engineering Associate who will join our Operational  Excellence team. The role will be based in Kilifi.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Dimension

Responsibility

• Autonomy
• Process Engineering Associate (role) is expected to:
• Review DAILY targets as set by the planning team
• Provide team leads with DAILY target requirements
• Carry out DAILY quality checks in the assigned areas
• Review adherence to CCPs and Work Instructions on a DAILY basis and provide guidance to crew leads and other operators
• Provide DAILY updates on adherence, blocks and progress towards improvement projects
• Problem Solving
• The role holder is expected to:
• Lead problem solving with the operational teams
• Develop corrective actions and lead implementation. Where actions are tied to different teams, provide follow-up on agreed-upon corrective actions until completion.
• Implement preventive actions
• Analysis
• The role holder is expected to:
• Develop performance criteria for the respective sections
• Measure and report on DAILY/WEEKLY performance in the respective area
• Identify and share opportunities for improvement with the operations team
• Develop systems to structure and analyse data
• Teamwork

The role holder is expected to:

• Closely work with Operations team to ensure adherence to quality and HSE guidelines
• Respond to requests pertaining to the process areas quickly and efficiently
• Contribute your point of view towards ensuring continuous improvement
• Work towards conflict resolution esp. between different departments through open and honest discussion
• External Collaboration

The role holder is expected to:

• Work with existing vendors to promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environment aspects within the site as per internal policies and procedures
• Planning

The role holder is expected to:

• Develop a yearly plan (broken into weeks and months) for process quality targets within the specified section.
• Train the operations team on instructions and corrective actions in order to achieve the required results
• Plan and lead execution of process monitoring projects to achieve the required yields
• Pragmatic Innovation

The role holder is expected to:

• Actively participate in improvement projects with other teams within the site
• Proactively share new ideas to the manager and support bringing them to fruition
• Propose and implement changes to existing CCPs, SOPs, WIs and other process documentation.
• Listening and asking questions
• The role holder is expected to:
• Ask questions and listen to items escalated by the quality assistant, operators and crew leads in order to understand issues with the process
• Giving and receiving impactful feedback
• The role holder is expected to:
• Provide feedback to the quality assistant,  operators and crew leads on the process
• Ask for feedback from stakeholders (quality assistant, operators, crew leads and managers) to improve the existing processes
• Engaging and motivating team members
• The role holder is expected to:
• Execute tasks within the existing processes and policies
• Building a positive, learning & productive culture
• Share a report of team failures and learning derived from them

Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Engineering degree, Masters will be an added advantage
• 1-2 years of experience, preferably in BSF processing
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Data analysis and statistical aptitude.
• Good interpersonal skills.

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