Trade Services Manager at Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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

Job Category  

Department for International Trade roles (DIT)

Job Subcategory  

Department for International Trade (DIT)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

Main purpose of job:

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the Trade Promotion and Negotiation organisation for the UK. We promote UK businesses overseas and attract foreign investment to our shores. We have 3,000 staff across the globe in over 100 countries. Our aspiration is to address some of the challenges facing the UK, by helping British businesses to internationalise and grow overseas and  as well as helping African businesses better engage with the UK and the world.

DITAfrica is one of the nine DIT global networks and is led by Emma Wade-Smith, HM Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa.The Africa Region is exciting and energising and UK firms have a strong presence here, making the UK the the second largest investor on the continent. With some of the strongest growing economies in the world and booming population growth there are numerous more opportunities for UK firms; from tech start-ups in the West to infrastructure in the East. The Network’s role is to promote these opportunities and position the UK as the continent’s number one trading partner and investor.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an international team that contributes to the success of the UK’s trade goals. With excellent interpersonal skills and strong sense of initiative, the jobholder will work within DIT Africa in Nairobi and will report to the Head of the Africa Trade Services Unit (TSU), based in London. The job holder will lead the team responsible for responding to East Africa related enquiries and support UK companies exporting and investing in the region through the delivery of trade services, which include market research, introduction to contacts in-market and organising trade missions and networking receptions.

They will be required to deliver within the team as much as possible, collaborating with colleagues across DIT Africa and other UK Departments in Africa, including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) when necessary. They will also need to actively engage external stakeholders in the private sector.

Roles and responsibilities

Working with the Head of the TSU, the jobholder will take full responsibility for leading on all TSU work in East Africa and ensuring trade and investment enquiries are actioned and chargeable trade services across the region are delivered promptly. They will:

Trade Services Unit – 70%

• Lead the regional team in providing prompt and fact-checked replies to trade enquiries;
• Plan and oversee delivery of regional chargeable trade services to UK companies including market research, warmed-up contacts, introductions to local partners as well as events/activities such as networking receptions, market visits, trade mission, workshops etc. The jobholder will be required to see to agreement of work plans with companies and delivery of the service to a high standard and within the specified timeframe. They will also need to ensure the team keeps open lines of communication with the company throughout delivery of the service and ensure follow-up takes place after the service is delivered to review the effectiveness of the services received; and support the company expand further into Africa if needed.
• Build strong and collaborative relationships with officers in the region and work with regional teams when required to deliver regional projects;
• Promote the regional trade services offer to British companies with a view to increasing demand and building a healthy regional pipeline of clients and projects.
• Lead the regional TSU team in uploading business interactions weekly onto Data Hub and shared spreadsheets.
• Identify viable business opportunities for UK companies and communicate these to the Operations Team for uploading.

Core DIT – 30%

• Support operational requirements from DIT in respect of high-profile work such as VIP visit planning as well as a range of other events on the trade side: receptions, dinners, exhibitions and trade missions.
• Lead on Kenya’s Agritech sector, promoting opportunities to British Companies with a view to increasing demand and building a healthy pipeline of activities.
• Support the Head of Trade in Kenya and the Deputy Trade Commissioner for Africa.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

2 trade officers

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Fluent written and spoken English
• 3+ years of relevant International trade experience
• Relevant degree
• Great team player, able to build collaborative working relationships across teams
• Good client engagement skills
• Strong IT skills in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to adapt to a quick changing and evolving business environment; working proactively and autonomously
• Ability to work with people at all levels of seniority in an international environment and within a fast paced, results orientated organisation

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Line management experience
• Experience working in a virtual team
• Experience developing and managing a pipeline
• Experience with the Agritec sector

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Officer, Finance at Standard Bank Group

Finance: budgeting and forecasting, creating interim and annual financial statements, facilitating internal mergers and acquisitions, as well as dealing with analysts and investors.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for the following accounting functions: accounts payable, accounts receivable, reporting, reconciliation of control accounts, tax compliance and functions relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger.

 

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Support financial management
• Accountable for transactional financial data and information integrity through gathering, analysing, interpreting and reporting of financial information.
• Review transactional financial data and information integrity to ensure they accurately reflect the operating results of the business.
• Analyse and interpret data in order to provide financial management information to business stakeholders for decision making.
• Prepare and process all accounting journals and verify that supporting documentation to journals is available.
• Analyse and motivate for approval expenditure and in line with supporting documentation. Identify deviations from policy and escalate to finance manager.
• Perform a reasonability test on statutory payments due and verifying records against transactional information by performing calculations using specific formulae and procedures

Provide relevant reports and insights on all financial management activities
• Compile monthly financial reports (and business results) and provide relevant commentary.
• Compile ad hoc financial reports (and business results) and provide relevant commentary.
• Prepares balance sheets, income statements, other reports and insights to summarise and interpret current and projected financial position and performance.
• Contribute to the budget, revised estimate, forecast and actuals by collecting all the relevant information from the relevant parties and ensuring validity, accuracy and completeness of financial information in the general ledger.

Be a trusted advisor to the business
• Provide assistance in the budget and revised estimate, forecast and actual processes.
• Support the business finance teams in creating a finance partnership.
• Obtain an understanding of the business environment and processes which are being supported in order to add value and allow for appropriate decision making to occur.
• Provide assistance in the gathering of financial and non-financial information to support the relevant finance line manager.
• Manage stakeholder expectations appropriately

Monitor risk and ensure compliance
• Enforce the group guidelines and policies around financial management and financial control.
• Ensure that all risk issues are managed properly, and incidents are reported timeously with all relevant stakeholders.
• Partner and comply with relevant risk and compliance regulatory frameworks for all finance activities.
• Ensure reputation and business risk is managed.
• Ensure that mandatory compliance training in finance is driven effectively.
• Assess the effectiveness of financial controls throughout the group and advise/escalate where there is misalignment by ensuring adherence to policies and controls and reviewing and testing the internal financial controls processes by performing sample tests on some IFC controls to check if they are operating as per framework
• Assist in balance sheet substantiation of all balance sheet accounts.
• Provide technical accounting support for finance and business units
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual financial statements
• Responsible for financial audits in the group

Direct, monitor, manage and support the team in delivering on agreed performance and strategic goals
• Participate in departmental goal.
• Proactively drive own development plans.
• Direct, monitor and support your team in delivering agreed performance goals

Preferred Qualification and Experience

First Degree in Finance and Accounting
3-4 Years in experience in a financial institution
CPA (K)/ACCA

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

Working knowledge of accounting software. (Knowledge of SAP, NBOL, Model Bank (T-24).)

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Supply Chain Officer at KTDA

• Ensuring that stores items are issued and stock replenished at the right time;
• Ensuring movement of products from suppliers to retail outlets.
• Taking inventory and analysing all documentation such as invoices, bills and other supply documents.
• Preparing shipping documentation as may be required.
• Participating in stocktaking as per approved policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with supply chain activities standards and regulations.
•  Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers and supply chain staff.
• Verifying the invoices and submitting   them for approval.
• Keeping records on supplies and orders for overseas supplies.  Updating inventory and reports for overseas supplies.
•  Ensuring sound management of inventory levels for overseas supplies.
• Processing contracts and ensuring that supplies contracts are acceptable
•  Processing logistics requests from programs and ensuring all necessary follow-up action is completed.
• Monitoring and summarizing all expenditures and providing activity reports to the logistics coordinator.
•  Receiving of overseas purchased items.
•  Liaising with customers to schedule, coordinate and ensure receipt of goods.
•  Assisting with completion of necessary statistical reports as requested.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies: –
•    A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics or related qualifications.
•    Professional certification in Supply Chain Management/ Diploma in Purchasing and supplies/Logistics Management.
•    A member of KISM/CIPS/CSPS.
•    Minimum of four (4) year experience in supply chain management or Logistics management.
•    Strong track record in delivering excellent customer service.
•    Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice.
•    Must demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
•    Must be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams.
•    Must demonstrate ability to multitask.
•    Should have ability to solve problems by applying relevant business knowledge.
•    Should demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area.
•    Must be able to work under pressure.
•    Must be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to achieve goals.

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Career Opportunities at Kakamega County Government – 53 Positions

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant position;

Medical Officer – 26 positions

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Location Kakamega
• Job Field Medical / Health

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Salary Scale: Kshs. 47,780 x 2,170 – 49,950 x 2,550 – 52,500 x 2,650 – 55,150 x 2,750 – 57,900 x
2,920 – 60,820 x 3,080 – 63,900 p.m.

Responsibilities
An officer at this level will work under guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities
will entail:

• Diagnosing, caring and treating diseases;
•  Performing medical and surgical procedures;
• Preparing and responding to emergencies and disasters;
• Participating in management of medicines, medical instruments and equipment;
• Providing health education;
• Maintaining medical records, health information and data;
• Counseling patients and their relatives on diagnoses and bereavement;
• Teaching and coaching medical students, nursing students and clinical officer interns;
  and
•  Preparing requisite documents for registration.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

•  Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B; Ch.B.) degree from an institution
  recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Successfully completed one(1) year Internship from a recognized institution;
• Registration license from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board;
• Certificate in Computer Applications skills from a recognized institution; and
• Be in possession of a valid Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation
  Department (CID).
• Terms of Service: Three (3) years Renewable contract based on agreed performance levels.

Clinical Officer – 13 positions

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Medical / Health

Job Group CPSB 09
Salary Scale: Ksh. 37,070 x 1,470 – 38,540 x 1,520 – 40,060 x 1,710 – 41,770 x 1,910 – 43,680 x
2,000 – 45,680 x 2,100 – 47,780 x 2,170 –49,950 p.m.

Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under
guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include;

• Taking history, examining, diagnosing and treating patients’ common ailments at an
  outpatient or inpatient health facility;
• Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on health issues;
•  Referring patients and clients to appropriate health facilities;
•  Assessing, preparing and presenting medico-legal reports;
•  Coaching and mentoring students on attachment;
•  Carrying out surgical procedures as per training and skills;
•  Organizing health management teams and convening health management committee
  meetings; and
• Collecting and compiling data for research on clinical services issues.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

•  Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution;
•  Certificate of Registration from the Clinical Officers’ Council
•  Have Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Be in possession of a valid Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
• Terms of Service: Three (3) years Renewable contract based on agreed performance levels.

Registered Nurse – 14 positions

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Location Kakamega
• Job Field Medical / Health

Job Group CPSB 11
Salary Scale: Ksh. 24,580 x 1,070 – 25,650 x 1,080 – 26,730 x 1,110 – 27,840 x 1,130 – 28,970 x 1,200 –
30,170 x 1,260 – 31,430 x 1,330 – 32,760 p.m.

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the
guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s
  outcomes;
• Providing appropriate health care services including integrated Management of
  Childhood illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing
  health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health
  needs;
• Referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
• Maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care;
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and
• Collecting and compiling data.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

•  Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Be in possession of a valid Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation
  Department (CID).
• Terms of Service: Three (3) years Renewable contract based on agreed performance levels.

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Project Officer, Project Manager at Saferworld

Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organisation operational in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Saferworld’s Kenya programme focuses on enabling individuals, communities and civil society to respond more effectively to conflict and security issues. The programme is implemented at national, sub-national and community levels, and includes activities such as dialogue, capacity-strengthening, policy research, networking and advocacy. We work with a range of actors, including government institutions, county governments, civil society, communities, and international organisations.

Project Officer

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Project Management

Reporting to: Project Manager

Key Relationships: Kenya Programme and Support teams

Salary range: A competitive INGO salary will be offered

Contract duration: Fixed term contract until September 2021 with the possibility of extension dependent on funding. The standard working week is 37.5 hours

Position Purpose: The Project Officer will be to support the implementation of governance and peacebuilding activities within the Kenya Programme. Working closely with the project coordinator, and downstream partners at the County level, the Officer will support in the preparation of work plans, budgets, and activity reports in collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation coordinator of the program and directly oversees on-the-ground. In addition, the PO will undertake consistent follow up with the downstream partners to ensure timely reporting on project implementation.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Supporting strategy and programme development
• Activity Planning, Implementation
• Financial Management (Forecasting and reporting)
• Partner support
• Networking, communications and advocacy.

Duties:

1: Strategic and Programme Development

• Assist in the development and implementation of Saferworld’s Kenya programme strategy
• Contribute to internal (within the team and across the organisation) discussions on thematic issues particularly on peace, security and governance
• Assist with regular analysis of the peace and security developments and themes in the target counties.
• Contribute to further develop, and deepen understanding of, Saferworld’s peacebuilding and governance thematic issues and approaches.

2: Activity Planning, Implementation

• Support Planning, and implementation of the peacebuilding and governance project
• Work with the operations team in making logistical arrangements for the project activities.
• Work closely with the M&E coordinator and project coordinator to continuously assess the extent to which partners’ initiatives are achieving the set results, writing and filing of reports
• Assist in the design and delivery of needs based training and other support activities related to the project.
• Participate in and contribute to quarterly and other scheduled programme performance review meetings
• Support in organising regular meetings with partners to review and reflect on progress and results in order to identify, mitigate challenges and learn lessons for improved programme delivery
• Participate in and contribute to quarterly and other scheduled programme performance review meetings

3: Financial Management (Forecasting and reporting)

• Assist in identifying funding opportunities and fundraising
• With the programme team, perform organisation activities such as drafting project/ donor reports, support developing project budgets and cash flows and regularly monitoring expenditure
• Support partners in expenditure forecasting and developing monthly funds request and account for project expenditure in line with Saferworld’s financial procedures.
• Support the finance officer in developing project expenditure requests.
• Support the Finance officer in ensuring downstream partners adhere to Saferworld’s financial policies and procedures

4: Partner support

• Work closely with downstream partners in developing activity plans and implementation of activities.
• Support review of partner activity matrices for onward funding and implementation.
• Work closely with partners in organising and facilitating meetings, workshops and seminars with stakeholders including government representatives and civil society organisations;
• Work closely with partners to ensure quality activity and monthly reports are developed including proper documentation of all project processes (narrative, photography and videography).
• Support partners to mainstream cross-cutting issues, among them, gender and youth in their initiatives

5: Communications and Advocacy

• Work with the partners and M&E in to the documentation of ‘success stories’ and other anecdotal information to demonstrate results/impact of initiatives undertaken by partners and enhance the overall quality of performance reports to all constituents
• Contribute to the process of Identifying and developing relationships with key strategic partners in government, civil society, media and the international community for promoting peace, good governance and conflict sensitivity in Kenya.
• Contribute in developing appropriate strategies for advocacy with partners.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• A recognised first degree or professional qualification in: public administration and management; development studies; peacebuilding, governance; international relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience working on peace and/or governance issues in a government, local authority or non– governmental organisation.
• A good understanding of peace and governance issues in Kenya. An understanding of the contextual dynamics of Kenya particularly the pastoralist areas will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and use of internet for research
• Experience working in USAID funded projects

Skills

• Ability to work effectively with governmental and non-governmental organizations and local communities in carrying out activities.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral and the ability to relate sensitively to diverse groups.
• Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimum supervision
• Good report-writing skills with excellent written and spoken English and Swahili.
• Demonstrable interpersonal and team working skills
• Flexibility in working in diverse situations with unpredictable working hours.

Other

• Willingness to travel to diverse locations, work extended periods in the field in support of project’s implementation and interact effectively with partners.
• Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles.

Terms and Conditions

• Remuneration: KES A competitive INGO salary will be offered
• Leave Entitlement: 28 days holiday a year (Jan-Dec) in addition to relevant public holidays
• Hours: Standard working week is 37.5.
• Benefits: Medical and Life insurance.
• Probation- There will be a probationary period of three months

Project Manager

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Project Management

Reporting to: Country Manager

Management responsibility: Line Manages the Project Officer

Key Relationships: Kenya Programme team, Finance and Admin Manager, Project Managers and MEL Coordinator

Type of position: National

Salary: A competitive INGO salary will be offered

Contract terms and hours: Fixed term contract until September 2021 with the possibility of extension dependent on funding. The standard working week is 37.5 hours

Background: Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organisation operational in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Saferworld’s Kenya programme focuses on enabling individuals, communities and civil society to respond more effectively to conflict and security issues. The programme is implemented at national, sub-national and community levels, and includes activities such as dialogue, capacity-strengthening, policy research, networking and advocacy. We work with a range of actors, including government institutions, county governments, civil society, communities, and international organisations.

Job purpose: Manage all aspects of our USAID funded Building Bridges and Amplifying Community Voices for Sustainable Peace in Kenya project, including working closely with existing partners; establish good working relations in order to provide on-going technical advice and guidance; link with other teams and related projects across Saferworld to share best practices and lessons learnt on youth programming.

Strengthen civil society partners’ capacity in-country, establishing contacts and engaging with national and local authorities, ensure management of project budgets, lead on in-country advocacy and maintain internal and external communications on youth-related matters. Work closely with the donor to ensure that the project delivers in its objectives.

The position is based in Nairobi and requires spending a substantial amount of time travelling in the project areas, as well as representing the project at the national level.

Roles and responsibilities:

1: Strategy and programme development

• Assist in developing Saferworld’s country strategy with regular analysis of political and security developments in specified countries and themes, especially those related to peace and cohesion. Inform and advance the development and implementation of Kenya strategy to build peace and prevent conflict, reflecting on themes such as community security, police reform and broader security and justice sector development, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
• Contribute to the development of our position in support of a more sensitive and effective international response to conflict in the country and region.
• Help develop Saferworld’s existing programme of work and identify related areas (thematically and geographically) for new programme development, particularly on youth.
• Contribute to lesson-learning within the Central Asia programme and across the organisation.

2: Programme implementation

• Ensure that all managed projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within approved budgets.
• Manage all project components in accordance with the project proposals and approved workplans, including:

1. organising dialogue meetings, workshops, seminars and other activities with government representatives, civil society and international organisations;
2. conducting research in collaboration with Saferworld colleagues and/or local partners;
3. analysing data and drafting research reports and policy and thematic briefings when required;
4. facilitating local youth initiatives aimed at the prevention of conflict among young people and other groups, as well as promoting tolerance, non-discrimination, democracy and participation in decision-making processes;
5. promoting community initiatives to enhance local safety and security, and the delivery of people-focussed services to address peace and security issues
6. promoting local government or civil society focused initiatives to address youth participation in decision-making processes and inclusion of all groups of the society/communities;

• Increase the awareness of donors and governmental actors regarding the development and implementation of conflict-sensitive programming and policies towards youth;
• Actively assist and contribute to monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes, including outcome harvesting, and ensure lessons feed into further project planning and adaptation.

3: Partnership development

• Work closely with existing partners and establish good working relations with the new ones.
• Contribute to identification of the capacity gaps and requirements of communities, civil society organisations (CSOs), relevant state agencies and government departments in relation to the prevention of violent conflict and promotion of tolerance, diversity and inclusion
• Contribute to the development of relations with Saferworld’s partners and enhance the capacity of civil society and partner organisations through:

1. development of understanding and capacity to implement community safety and other conflict prevention activities;
2. assistance in the design and delivery of training and other support activities at official civil society and community levels;
3. Undertake and analyse the results of periodic conflict analyses and feeding them into project planning and adaptation.

• Support partner organisations to contribute to project implementation, MEL and the production of narrative reports for donors.

4. People management

• Line manage respective project team members; manage external consultants, as needed.
• Contribute to maintaining effective and appropriate staff and external recruitment processes and adequate induction.
• Ensure the effective implementation of performance management and learning and development plans for line-managed staff.
• Ensure compliance with organisational HR policies and national requirements.
• Ensure that project staff and partners comply with safety and security provisions and safeguarding policies at the field level

5. Communications and advocacy

• Help identify opportunities and develop relationships for promoting peace and security in the country and develop appropriate strategies – in cooperation with local partners and other local and international actors.
• Monitor and analyse official and public debates on issues relevant to Saferworld’s work in Kenya and identify opportunities for Saferworld to provide input into the policy debate in the country, particularly on peace and cohesion.
• Represent Saferworld at meetings, seminars, and other events related to the managed projects and where necessary, wider country programme.

6: Funding, budgets and administration

• Support the identification of funding opportunities and establishment/maintenance of relevant donor relations.
• Draft project donor and other reports as necessary.
• As the project budget-holder, monitor project expenditure and manage project budgets
• Prepare budget forecasts for ongoing projects and funding proposals.
• Support fundraising by contributing to proposal development.
• Together with the Country Manager, monitor and mitigate project risks to Saferworld and partner project staff safety and security and contribute to the development and implementation of safety and security policies and procedures.

Key Working Relationships

• Regional colleagues and relevant London-based staff – contributing to the development of a learning strategy which captures the outcomes of Saferworld’s work, along with the learning it generates in order to enable our programming to respond to changes as they arise;
• Colleagues in the finance team both in country and at HQ – working collaboratively on budgeting, compliance and financial reporting
• Colleagues in the funding team – working collaboratively on project proposals and programme development
• Partners and other external stakeholders including donors – networking, sharing information, collaborative working as appropriate

Scope and accountability

Decision making and limits of authority: The project manager is responsible for leading and motivating the programme team in collaboration with the Country Manager. S/he leads on programme design and implementation and ensures continuing relevance to Saferworld’s strategic priorities.

Financial resources: Fully accountable for a programme budget – ultimate responsibility lies with the Country Manager

Other resources: N/A

People management: 1 staff member

Legal, regulatory and compliance responsibility: Ensure compliance with Saferworld’s and donor financial processes and procedures

Person specification

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree in social sciences or related area of studies or equivalent work experience
• A good understanding of inter-ethnic, community security/peace and conflict prevention issues
• A strong understanding of peacebuilding and conflict prevention, conflict and gender sensitivity and relevant work experience in supporting community-based initiatives aimed at dialogue and reconciliation
• Good knowledge and understanding of the local context and sensitivities
• Work experience of dialogue facilitation across ethnic, rural-urban, religious and regional divides
• A good understanding of youth-related issues, including knowledge of youth policies, international frameworks and practices, in Kenya
• Experience in managing USAID funded projects
• Experience in building young people’s skills and experience in democratic practice and in undertaking participatory research on root causes of violence among youth and ways to address them collaboratively, and in partnership with communities and local authorities

Skills and abilities

• Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner, appreciating cultural and ethnic diversity
• Ability to work on his/her own, but also with a proven track record of working effectively as part of a team
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahiili
• Enthusiasm to learn and apply new knowledge and skills

Personal qualities

• Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles
• Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity, and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
• Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development
• Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Saferworld

Other Requirements

The position is based in Nairobi with a substantial amount of time traveling to project locations.

Terms and Conditions

• Remuneration: A competitive INGO salary will be offered
• Leave Entitlement: 28 days holiday a year (Jan-Dec) in addition to relevant public holidays
• Hours: Standard working week is 37.5.
• Benefits: Medical and Life insurance.
• Probation: There will be a probationary period of three months

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Career Opportunities at University of Maryland (October, 2019 Recommended Jobs)

University of Maryland Baltimore School Of Medicine through its operating arm Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) Kenya, implements comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment programs to facilitate the Ministry of Health in Kenya towards epidemic control. MGIC Kenya is seeking suitably qualified persons able to fill the following position:

HTS Consellor

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• Location Kisii
• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit

JOB SUMMARY

The HTS counsellor will be responsible for the provision of HIV testing, counselling for key populations, linkage of HIV positive KP to care and treatment. In addition, s/he will oversee the quality of implementation of HIV testing and counselling services as well as accurate documentation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Ensure quality HIV Testing Services (HTS) are provided as per the National Algorithm.
• Offer adherence counselling services to newly positive clients before referral to care and treatment.
• Ensure monthly forecasting, quantification and reporting of Rapid Test Kits (RTKs) and HIV self-testing kits is done according to the guidelines and raise a 1-month early warning alert for expected RTK shortage.
• Support and spearhead promotion of HTS services and innovations aimed at increasing access to HTS service provision e.g. Assisted Partner Notification Services (PNS), Social Network Services (SNS).
• Participate in EQA activities (proficiency testing and observed practice) documented and available at the facility level.
• Promote HTS services among clients who visit the hotspots and DICEs by giving health talks and by using IEC materials.
• Conduct targeted outreaches.
• Any other duties which may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Qualifications

• Diploma in relevant social sciences and NASCOP Counselor’s Certificate.
• Proficiency in computer packages like MS Excel, MS Word & MS PowerPoint.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

· At least 3 years’ HTS experience in a high volume facility. Training in counselling supervision is an added advantage

Key Population Nurse

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• Location Kisii
• Job Field Medical / Health

JOB SUMMARY

The nurse will support provision of biomedical and behavioral interventions to Key Population (KP) members through government run clinics and outreach/mobile services within the designated program locations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections at the DICE and during outreaches
• Provide family planning services to beneficiaries in the project including education, counselling and services on emergency contraception, short-term methods and long-term methods
• Directly track linkage to post-rape care for survivors of sexual violence
• Provide KPs with risk assessment and risk reduction counselling
• Facilitate health education sessions to KPs at the DICE and during outreaches
• Mentor peer educators on providing health education to KPs on STIs, Family Planning services, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
• Make appropriate referrals for on-going support and actively track clients on HIV care, treatment and support services including CCC, PMTCT, TB treatment, home-based care
• Provide HTS services to clients when the need arises
• Support proper storage of client information to ensure confidentiality is maintained.
• Any other duties which may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time

Qualifications:-

• Diploma in nursing from a recognized medical training institute. BSc Nursing is an added advantage
• Registered with Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid practice license
• At least 3 years’ post internship experience working in a high volume facility.
• Experience working in a KP program.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Key Population Clinical Officer

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Medical / Health

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Officer will support direct provision of clinical services for key population members through government run clinics and outreach/mobile services under roving mechanism within the designated program locations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Provide quality clinical services at the outreach and DICE in accordance with the current clinical practices and approved national guidelines including screening diagnosis and appropriate management.
• Provide overall coordination of the roving service units and ensure allocated targets are met.
• Ensure provision of RH services including screening and treatment for STI, cervical cancer screening and family planning.
• Ensure HIV positive KPs are enrolled for care, initiated on treatment and appropriately followed up for better treatment outcomes.
• Ensure an effective referral and linkage system of KP individuals for various services.
• Support proper storage of client information to ensure confidentiality is maintained.

· Support effective partnerships through working with the integrated DiCE teams and liaison with the CACCs (Constituency AIDS Coordinators), SCASCOs, relevant facility in charges and other government officers and stakeholders at the sub-county levels.

Qualifications:-

• Diploma in clinical medicine from a recognized medical training institute.
• Training in HIV management.
• At least 3 years’ post internship experience working in a high volume facility.
• Experience working in a KP program.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision

Key Population Prevention Officer

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Medical / Health

JOB SUMMARY

The prevention officer will spearhead implementation of evidence based KP behavioral interventions through working with outreach workers and peer educators within the designated program locations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Plan and coordinate the implementation of HIV prevention programs among key populations within their area of coverage.
• Establish, strengthen and coordinate key populations outreach team for optimum coverage and reach with HIV prevention services.
• Collaborate with HTS counsellors to ensure 100% linkage and retention in care for KPLWHIV.
• Network and collaborate with governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs, CBOs, FBOs) involved in key populations programming.
• Disseminate information, education and communication materials on advocacy for key populations
• Maintain contact directories for NGOs, FBOs and CBOs involved with key populations programs, including key activities undertaken by each for complete linked – referrals.
• Prepare monthly work plans for clinical outreach activities to mapped KP hotspots and prepare summary reports after every planned outreach.
• Ensure HIV prevention commodities stock is available at service delivery points at all times.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to the government and the program.
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:-

• Degree in social sciences, public health, community development or a related field.
• At least three (3) years working experience in key populations in Kenya with two years’ experience in HIV prevention activities in community settings with skills in training and facilitation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Familiarity with Kenya’s HIV epidemic and the status of HIV programs among key populations is desirable.
• Computer literate and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently but also as a team member.
• Strong leadership, facilitation and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.

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Growth and Enterprise Account Manager at CloudFactory

CloudFactory’s mission is to help visionary companies power disruptive technology while connecting 1 million people in the developing world to meaningful work. We are looking for ambitious people who seek greater meaning in their work and want to use their talents to make the world a better place.

For companies from startup to enterprise, CloudFactory provides a tech-forward, professionally managed workforce solution for routine data work. Our teams are agile, scale fast, and help innovators get their technology to market fast. Trusted by 100+ companies, CloudFactory processes millions of tasks every week for companies including Microsoft, Drive.ai, Expensify, Ibotta, and GM-Cruise Automation.

At CloudFactory, we believe that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. Founded in Nepal in 2008, we connect people to digital work and give them the skills to be leaders in their own communities. We’re on a mission to create economic and leadership opportunities for talented people in developing nations. As an impact sourcing service provider (ISSP) and recipient of a program related investment from The Rockefeller Foundation, we are a global leader in the impact sourcing movement.

With $13 million in venture capital raised and 100%+ growth year over year, we are expanding our business quickly and sustainably. Our headquarters is in Reading, U.K., and we have offices in Kathmandu, Nepal; Nairobi, Kenya; and Durham, N.C.

Join us and make a difference in the world!

The Job:

You, as a Growth and Enterprise Account Manager with CloudFactory, will be the leader and mentor to some extremely talented Delivery teams. CloudFactory’s Growth and Enterprise Account Manager’s are the bridge between two sets of clients: customers, who are the source of the data work, and cloud workers, who get the work done. They guide the conversations between the two clients to make sure there is alignment across the board on the work we’re streaming. Pods [our delivery teams] are responsible for the ongoing delivery of data and AI projects. Your role as a Growth and Enterprise Account Manager is firstly a mentorship role, you’ll be teaching your team the ropes, hopping on client calls and coaching them to be the most successful project managers on the market. The hope is that they will eventually be better at project management than you.

CloudFactory is a ten year old mission-driven startup that aims to be the AWS of Cloud Labor. We use a combination of the latest technology and an on-demand, global workforce to enable scalable, efficient, and high quality digital data work. It is our ambitious social mission and deep ties on the ground in Asia and Africa that drive us to innovate and change how companies get work done.

The Fit:

This isn’t your typical account management position. You thrive in a high-growth, dynamic, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, which means things can change quickly (don’t say we didn’t warn you). This position requires a balance between people and enterprise account management – primarily coaching people to manage projects better so that we wow our clients and workers. So a customer-focused individual who is passionate about people and technology is the #1 quality we’re looking for.

You love building relationships, are passionate about people and can manage through ups-and-downs. You can manage multiple projects and/or scenarios simultaneously. Being close to the customers and the workers will require getting your hands dirty from time-to-time. You need to be able to understand the work we do, how we do it, and why we do it. That usually requires doing it yourself, first. Fitting with us requires the ability to be flexible with working times as most of our clients are in the US, Australia and Europe.

You are a great communicator. You have impeccable communication skills and are an excellent all-around communicator — verbal, written, and interpersonal. You’ve also got a high EQ (emotional intelligence). You’ll need to empathize with our customers and work cross-culturally with team members across the globe.

You’re confident, but humble. You’re adventurous, you do not refrain from experimentation. You’re data-driven. You’re a natural problem solver. And you are resourceful.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. At CloudFactory, we’re very intentional about our culture, so above all we’re looking for a open-minded individuals to learn and grow together with.

The Experience:

The experience required to work with us is at least 4+ years doing western-style client communication and experience in dealing with large projects. You have experience working with highly capable and driven individuals, and have the nous to handle tough situations. Project Management, general management and experience in a high-growth tech company are a plus. Technical experience, although not a must, would be another big plus. A hunger for learning about AI or courses related to AI – you guessed it – another plus!

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Graduate Trainee at Kimberly Ryan Limited

Welcome to Kimberly Ryan, an HR and Business Solutions provider. Incorporated in 1997, Kimberly Ryan and its diverse staff of seasoned professionals represent a passion for capacitating businesses, deploying cutting edge industry-leading solutions and service delivery techniques informed by our experience and familiarity with doing business in our chosen markets.

Over the years, we have partnered with various clients across Africa and provided them with bespoke solutions needed to drive their business goals and objectives. These successful partnerships and projects have built the trust and confidence that continuously set our brand name as a force to reckon with.

Job Details

Our Client, is a leading full-service Commercial Bank operating through a network of more than 600 branches and service outlets, spanning 3 continents, 12 countries and 31 million customers. The Bank employs 28,000 people in its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa and the United Kingdom (with a branch in Dubai, UAE) and representative offices in China, Lebanon and India.
A diversified financial institution with a combination of a strong retail customer franchise and digital platform with deep corporate banking expertise and proven risk management and capital management capabilities, the Bank serves its various markets through four business segments: Retail, Business, Commercial and Corporate.
As part of its continued growth strategy, our client is joining the East African market and seeks innovative individuals whose values align with the bank’s core values of excellence for ENTRY LEVEL GRADUATE ROLES.

Requirements:

• Recent University graduates with interest in the financial sector
• Bachelor’s degree minimum Upper Second-Class only
• Alternatively, a lower Second-Class Bachelor’s degree in addition to a Masters from a recognized university.

This is a local recruitment for East Africa. Only residents of Kenya will be considered. Cover letter and resume are mandatory for application.
Application period will run through till the 30th of October 2019 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Associate Company Secretary at Grant Thornton Kenya

Grant Thornton Kenya – With 9 partners and more than 130 team members, our firm dates back nearly 30 years. We have deep links with the Kenyan business community and in-depth knowledge of the market. We are particularly strong in our tax consultancy services. Many new entrants to the Kenyan and African emerging markets choose us as their financial partners to give them a solid foundation in an exciting new area of business opportunity.

Job Description

Duties

• Preparing and filing of company’s annual returns
• Preparing corporate restructuring documents and registering the documents with the Registrar of Companies.
• Preparing and attending Board and EOGM meetings, taking notes and drafting the minutes.
• Advising clients on matters related to compliance with the Companies Act 2015 and other relevant regulations.
• Handling incorporation of companies and business names.
• Maintaining client seal registers, register of members, share certificate book and minute books.
• Carries out any other administration and/or work as assigned by your seniors
• Assists when required all clerical work in the department – photocopying/scanning of all records of all files.
• Maintains departmental registers for allocated clients the in/out flow of documents and handles reminder letters in an effort to follow up the movement of documents
• Files and records all documents in their respective files
• Direct link person with all registries i.e. City Council, Lands, Companies, Tribunals etc.
• Assists to update the database as and when receiving a new client.
• Develops and implements strategies to open up new markets and generate effective demand for the Firm’s services.
• Carries out all other exercise related to company Secretarial work as instructed by the Manager Client satisfaction
• Recognizes potential new clients
• Carries out all field duties as may be allocated from time to time
• Carries out all other exercises related to Company Secretarial work as instructed by the Manager/Seniors and/or Partner.

Qualifications

• Must have completed CPS Part II
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law/ Business/ Social Sciences
• A Candidate who is  currently an Advocate of the High Court will have an added advantage

Experience

• At least one year experience working in a company secretarial firm

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Laboratory Manager, Research Associate III at International Livestock Research Institute

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Laboratory Manager/Technical Researcher to oversee processes of the Mazingira Centre laboratory. The laboratory manager will contribute to ongoing projects within the Mazingira Centre with the overall objective of investigating and quantifying the environmental footprint of livestock systems in Africa as well as the identification of promising Climate Smart Agriculture interventions.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR Research Centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org

Laboratory Manager

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Research / Data Analysis

Key Responsibilities

The lab manager, with proven competences in environmental/chemical/biomedical engineering or related discipline, will

• oversee the management of the laboratory infrastructure, which will include the procurement, servicing and maintenance of a huge variety of state-of-the art analytical instruments such as laser absorption spectroscopes, gas-chromatographs, near-infrared spectrometer (NIRS) and other instrumentation, wet chemistry laboratory instruments used in field and laboratory research at ILRI jointly with a team of research technicians and research associates.
• Oversee the develop of laboratory protocols for processes and equipment, programming of equipment. Examples are: measuring greenhouse gas fluxes from livestock systems, measurements of water and/or air pollution.
• Develop and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for environmental and bioscience projects.
• Keep abreast with new technologies and advise on the suitability, acquisition and implementation of any new procedures or equipment.
• Manage external requests for sample analysis in terms of planning according to laboratory capacity and generate the necessary invoices.
• Provide technical support training to scientists and technical staff in the use of instrumentation and will contribute and lead the research and development of new products and procedures.
• Supervise laboratory technicians to build their technical capacity in order to meet highest analytical standards.
• Work with other internal units to ensure quality and timely outputs. Provide support to facilities at Kapiti and in Biosciences, in the management of high-precision analytical equipment.
  • Have the freedom to contribute and/or develop own project ideas which related to the overall scope of the Mazingira Centre.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• An MSc or higher degree in the field of environment, biomedicine and/or chemistry and/or other relevant technical disciplines
• Minimum of five years’ work experience in a state-of-the-art environmental or bioscience laboratory working with and maintaining analytical instruments such as laser absorption spectroscopes, gas-chromatographs, and near-infrared spectrometer (NIRS)
• The ability to independently plan, design and implement experiments both in the laboratory and out in the field.
• Solid knowledge of international best practice for laboratory procedure and protocols, maintenance of analytical equipment, data management and sample analysis.
• Experience in micro-meteorological measuring techniques is an asset.
• Experience with statistical software such as R, Python and/or Matlab and laboratory programs such as Lab view.
• Proven ability to supervise and train technical officers and provide necessary quality control.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience managing laboratory finances and budgets
• The ability to effectively communicate in a multicultural context.
• The ability to collaborate with technicians and scientists from other disciplines (animal nutrition, ecology, sociology, economy etc.) in an interdisciplinary and multicultural team.

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

Position level: This is an internationally recruited position at job level HG17

Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.

Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical insurance, life insurance and allowances for: education, housing, home leave, and annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.

Research Associate III

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience5 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Research / Data Analysis

Responsibilities

• Process samples from livestock animals for antibody or cellular ex vivo analysis.
• Perform immunoassays such as ELISA, avidity assays, immunoblots, neutralization assays, B-cell ELIspot and FACS analysis.
• Perform cell sorting in regular basis and RNA isolation. Perform other molecular biology techniques.
• Keep the sample and reagents database up to date using excel files and LabCollector.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that laboratories and equipment are in good working order
• Follow good laboratory practices and assist in laboratory trainings
• Conduct other research activities as directed by the team

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Animal Science or relevant field.
• At least 5 years work experience.
• Good theoretical background in immunology and molecular biology.
• Experience and knowledge in immunoassays and FACS analysis.
• Experience working with LIMS software will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in molecular biology techniques would be also appreciated

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Career Opportunities at International Potato Center (October, 2019 Recommended Jobs)

The International Potato Center, known by its Spanish acronym CIP, was founded in 1971 as a root and tuber research-for-development institution delivering sustainable solutions to the pressing world problems of hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources. CIP is truly a global center, with headquarters in Lima, Peru and offices in 30 developing countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Working closely with our partners, CIP seeks to achieve food security, increased well-being, and gender equity for poor people in the developing world. CIP furthers its mission through rigorous research, innovation in science and technology, and capacity strengthening regarding root and tuber farming and food systems.

CIP is part of the CGIAR Consortium, a global partnership that unites organizations engaged in research for a food secure future. CGIAR research is dedicated to reducing rural poverty, increasing food security, improving human health and nutrition, and ensuring more sustainable management of natural resources. Donors include individual countries, major foundations, and international entities.

Data Analysis – Consultant

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND   MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience6 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Research / Data Analysis

Job Details

Ref.: 2019/018/NRS/KE/SSA

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Data Analysis consultant.

The Position: As part of the Partnerships for seed technology transfer in Africa, PASTTA, data to identify segments of seed markets in Mali, Malawi, Kenya, Uganda, Senegal was collected. The purpose of the data collection was to develop product profiles that detail the trait/characteristics which are on demand in target seed markets. The purpose of this consultancy is to reanalyze this data from a gender perspective in order to write a report as well as extract key indicators that can be used in the PASTTA annual report.

Key responsibilities:

• Construct variables in accordance with international and local definitions
• Construct baseline difference in means tests
• Produce summary statistics of key outcome and covariate variables from a gender perspective;
• Draft a technical report on gender concerns in seed markets in collaboration with the CIP Gender Specialist.

Selection Criteria

• At least a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics or related field;
• At least 6 years of experience required in data analysis;
• Experience with statistical analysis software (STATA)
• Advanced knowledge of database work;
• Advanced level of MS Office;
• Advanced statistical research analysis;
• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the- art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.

 

Data Cleaning – Consultant

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience6 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Research / Data Analysis

Ref.: 2019/017/NRS/KE/SSA

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Data Cleaning consultant.

The Position: The Data Cleaning – Consultant will provide support to the gender team to clean

quantitative data that was collected under the ENDURE project. There are two data sets: the first is a combined data set for potato and banana and the second is a combined data set for Cassava and sweetpotato. This data needs to be cleaned so that it can be analyzed in preparation for sharing as open access data.

Key Responsibilities

• Review data files and basic data cleaning to ensure all observations are uniquely identified and reported data is internally consistent (2 data files- Banana/Potato & Sweetpotato Cassava);
• Identify the what values are different between the two data files to ensure merging of the two data sets;
• Conduct merging across data files to ensure clean merges.

Selection Criteria

• At least a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Statistics or related field;
• At least 6 years of experience required in data cleaning and analysis;
• Advanced knowledge of database work;
• Advanced level of MS Office;
• Advanced statistical research analysis;
• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the- art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.

CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are the conditions?

The position is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The employment contract will be for a Fifteen days term.

Social Scientist, Qualitative Methods

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationPhD/Fellowship
• Experience5 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Research / Data Analysis

About the position:

The Social Associate Scientist will ensure that CIP’s ongoing and evolving research and development programs will apply methodologies and insight from qualitative social science, including gender research, so that they can contribute effectively to global development challenges. Secondly, the Social Scientist will ensure that this research is carried out at excellent standards, results in impactful publications, and can influence future research and policy design. The position will be part of CIP’s global Social and Nutrition Sciences Division and will work closely with scientists across disciplines and countries and with the CGIAR gender platform. The position at least initially has a focus on research programs in Africa and South Asia but is relevant for all of CIP’s programs. The position will report to one of CIP’s global program leaders and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant social science discipline with a strong focus on qualitative methodologies.
• Excellent and up-to-date understanding of qualitative research methods pertinent to the study of behavior change, gender, social inclusiveness, youth, risks and benefits from technology change, and institutional transformation.
• At least 5 years’ experience of leading qualitative social research in an international program environment, preferably within the agriculture, food or rural development sector.
• Strong understanding of the social, cultural and economic context of poverty, food insecurity, malnutrition, and social marginalization in Africa and South Asia.
• Excellent skills in research design, coordination of research teams, timely analysis, writing and presentation.
• Excellent track record of original research and peer-reviewed publications based on qualitative social science methodologies.
• Excellent leadership skills to promote effective collaboration within research teams and across research partnerships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Proficiency in French or Spanish is an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and work in resource-poor, rural areas.

Benefits

• Exciting career opportunity in an international organization.
• Internationally competitive salary, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive international insurance coverage.
• Attractive retirement plan.
• Three-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

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Trade Services Manager at Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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

Job Category  

Department for International Trade roles (DIT)

Job Subcategory  

Department for International Trade (DIT)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

Main purpose of job:

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the Trade Promotion and Negotiation organisation for the UK. We promote UK businesses overseas and attract foreign investment to our shores. We have 3,000 staff across the globe in over 100 countries. Our aspiration is to address some of the challenges facing the UK, by helping British businesses to internationalise and grow overseas and  as well as helping African businesses better engage with the UK and the world.

DITAfrica is one of the nine DIT global networks and is led by Emma Wade-Smith, HM Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa.The Africa Region is exciting and energising and UK firms have a strong presence here, making the UK the the second largest investor on the continent. With some of the strongest growing economies in the world and booming population growth there are numerous more opportunities for UK firms; from tech start-ups in the West to infrastructure in the East. The Network’s role is to promote these opportunities and position the UK as the continent’s number one trading partner and investor.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an international team that contributes to the success of the UK’s trade goals. With excellent interpersonal skills and strong sense of initiative, the jobholder will work within DIT Africa in Nairobi and will report to the Head of the Africa Trade Services Unit (TSU), based in London. The job holder will lead the team responsible for responding to East Africa related enquiries and support UK companies exporting and investing in the region through the delivery of trade services, which include market research, introduction to contacts in-market and organising trade missions and networking receptions.

They will be required to deliver within the team as much as possible, collaborating with colleagues across DIT Africa and other UK Departments in Africa, including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) when necessary. They will also need to actively engage external stakeholders in the private sector.

Roles and responsibilities

Working with the Head of the TSU, the jobholder will take full responsibility for leading on all TSU work in East Africa and ensuring trade and investment enquiries are actioned and chargeable trade services across the region are delivered promptly. They will:

Trade Services Unit – 70%

• Lead the regional team in providing prompt and fact-checked replies to trade enquiries;
• Plan and oversee delivery of regional chargeable trade services to UK companies including market research, warmed-up contacts, introductions to local partners as well as events/activities such as networking receptions, market visits, trade mission, workshops etc. The jobholder will be required to see to agreement of work plans with companies and delivery of the service to a high standard and within the specified timeframe. They will also need to ensure the team keeps open lines of communication with the company throughout delivery of the service and ensure follow-up takes place after the service is delivered to review the effectiveness of the services received; and support the company expand further into Africa if needed.
• Build strong and collaborative relationships with officers in the region and work with regional teams when required to deliver regional projects;
• Promote the regional trade services offer to British companies with a view to increasing demand and building a healthy regional pipeline of clients and projects.
• Lead the regional TSU team in uploading business interactions weekly onto Data Hub and shared spreadsheets.
• Identify viable business opportunities for UK companies and communicate these to the Operations Team for uploading.

Core DIT – 30%

• Support operational requirements from DIT in respect of high-profile work such as VIP visit planning as well as a range of other events on the trade side: receptions, dinners, exhibitions and trade missions.
• Lead on Kenya’s Agritech sector, promoting opportunities to British Companies with a view to increasing demand and building a healthy pipeline of activities.
• Support the Head of Trade in Kenya and the Deputy Trade Commissioner for Africa.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

2 trade officers

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Fluent written and spoken English
• 3+ years of relevant International trade experience
• Relevant degree
• Great team player, able to build collaborative working relationships across teams
• Good client engagement skills
• Strong IT skills in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to adapt to a quick changing and evolving business environment; working proactively and autonomously
• Ability to work with people at all levels of seniority in an international environment and within a fast paced, results orientated organisation

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Line management experience
• Experience working in a virtual team
• Experience developing and managing a pipeline
• Experience with the Agritec sector

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Officer, Finance at Standard Bank Group

Finance: budgeting and forecasting, creating interim and annual financial statements, facilitating internal mergers and acquisitions, as well as dealing with analysts and investors.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for the following accounting functions: accounts payable, accounts receivable, reporting, reconciliation of control accounts, tax compliance and functions relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger.

 

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Support financial management
• Accountable for transactional financial data and information integrity through gathering, analysing, interpreting and reporting of financial information.
• Review transactional financial data and information integrity to ensure they accurately reflect the operating results of the business.
• Analyse and interpret data in order to provide financial management information to business stakeholders for decision making.
• Prepare and process all accounting journals and verify that supporting documentation to journals is available.
• Analyse and motivate for approval expenditure and in line with supporting documentation. Identify deviations from policy and escalate to finance manager.
• Perform a reasonability test on statutory payments due and verifying records against transactional information by performing calculations using specific formulae and procedures

Provide relevant reports and insights on all financial management activities
• Compile monthly financial reports (and business results) and provide relevant commentary.
• Compile ad hoc financial reports (and business results) and provide relevant commentary.
• Prepares balance sheets, income statements, other reports and insights to summarise and interpret current and projected financial position and performance.
• Contribute to the budget, revised estimate, forecast and actuals by collecting all the relevant information from the relevant parties and ensuring validity, accuracy and completeness of financial information in the general ledger.

Be a trusted advisor to the business
• Provide assistance in the budget and revised estimate, forecast and actual processes.
• Support the business finance teams in creating a finance partnership.
• Obtain an understanding of the business environment and processes which are being supported in order to add value and allow for appropriate decision making to occur.
• Provide assistance in the gathering of financial and non-financial information to support the relevant finance line manager.
• Manage stakeholder expectations appropriately

Monitor risk and ensure compliance
• Enforce the group guidelines and policies around financial management and financial control.
• Ensure that all risk issues are managed properly, and incidents are reported timeously with all relevant stakeholders.
• Partner and comply with relevant risk and compliance regulatory frameworks for all finance activities.
• Ensure reputation and business risk is managed.
• Ensure that mandatory compliance training in finance is driven effectively.
• Assess the effectiveness of financial controls throughout the group and advise/escalate where there is misalignment by ensuring adherence to policies and controls and reviewing and testing the internal financial controls processes by performing sample tests on some IFC controls to check if they are operating as per framework
• Assist in balance sheet substantiation of all balance sheet accounts.
• Provide technical accounting support for finance and business units
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual financial statements
• Responsible for financial audits in the group

Direct, monitor, manage and support the team in delivering on agreed performance and strategic goals
• Participate in departmental goal.
• Proactively drive own development plans.
• Direct, monitor and support your team in delivering agreed performance goals

Preferred Qualification and Experience

First Degree in Finance and Accounting
3-4 Years in experience in a financial institution
CPA (K)/ACCA

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

Working knowledge of accounting software. (Knowledge of SAP, NBOL, Model Bank (T-24).)

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