Android Developer at M-Gas

Develop a mobile apps to help M-Gas to deliver a reliable, cost effective service to our customers

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues to understand the needs of our field staff and design user friendly, reliable mobile apps to improve the business operations.
• Build, own, and maintain android applications
• Develop unit-testing code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Review design documents, perform code reviews, and contribute to implementation decisions.
• Support and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Operations and Services) to ship excellent mobile apps.
• Continually improve our codebase with clean and efficient code as well as solving problems using the most appropriate technology.
• Enhance development processes and tool chain to move towards CI/CD (continuous integration and delivery)

Skills

• 5+ years of mobile application experience and have published at least two original Android apps
• Experience with Android Kotlin and Java
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON
• Expert proficiency in Agile development process
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle
• Ability to work in a distributed team
• Experience deploying solutions with AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Firebase
• Basic understanding of Information Security
• Enthusiasm to continually improve skills and learn new technologies
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili
• Female candidates are specially encouraged to apply

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Database Specialist at M-Gas

Develop and maintain the databases and data processing technologies that support Circle Gas operations so that we deliver a fast, reliable, and secure customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish configure and maintain database instances within our AWS (Amazon Web Services) infrastructure
• Create database structures (views, tables, indexes etc) required to support business systems
• Write and optimize database queries
• Establish and operate scripts to change database structure to meet evolving requirements and manage release through the development, test and production environments.
• Maintain database performance and security by setting and enforcing standards and controls.
• Prepare for database expansion by studying plans and requirements; advising senior technical management; coordinating design and delivery.
• Manage data migration into new databases and archiving of historical data stores.
• Maintain database performance by troubleshooting problems.
• Deliver platform upgrades and improvements
• Secure database by developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls, and investigating security incidents

Skills

• 5 years of practical experience in: database management and design,
• Ability to present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Working knowledge of AWS (Amazon Web Services)
• Verified knowledge of query design and optimization
• Verified knowledge and experience in one or more database systems including Amazon Aurora, Mongo DB, Amazon Dynamo DB, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
• Basic understanding of Information Security
• Enthusiasm to continually improve skills and learn new technologies
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili
• Female candidates are specially encouraged to apply

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DevOps Engineer at M-Gas

Objective

Support the development, deployment, and operation of our software in AWS (Amazon Web Services) and help our developers to deliver excellent software by providing the tools they need.

Responsibilities

• Automate and run the build, test, and deployment of our software in AWS
• Build and maintain tools, solutions and microservices associated with deployment of our platform.
• Manage code deployments, fixes, updates, and related processes.
• Enable continuous development and integration (CI/CD) and support developers to use the CI/CD pipeline.
• Implement monitoring tools to detect issues, measure performance and provide telemetry for developers.
• Develop operational dashboards and alarms.
• Monitor performance and capacity and introduce solutions to maintain service levels.
• Actively troubleshoot any issues that arise during testing and catch and solve issues before release
• Ensure security good practice is followed in deployment and operations.
• Assist in establishing DevOps practices

Skills

• Experience with AWS particularly EC2, VPC, Cloud Formation, CloudTrail and CloudWatch.
• Excellent network design and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python
• Experience in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and automated test tools such as Selenium would be an advantage.
• Some experience in one or more database systems including Amazon Aurora, Dynamo DB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
• Good understanding of Information Security in web applications.
• Enthusiasm to continually improve skills and learn new technologies
• At least two years relevant experience.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili
• Female candidates are specially encouraged to apply

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Digital Marketing Manager – (EMEA) at Cepheid

Cepheid Inc is an American molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and markets fully integrated systems for testing in the clinical market, and for application in its original non-clinical market.

Position Summary

Work alongside EMEA Product Managers and lead the Digital activities to ensure fulfillment of the EMEA’s digital vision, strategy, values, expectations, and principles.

The Digital Marketing Manager will report to the Digital and Transformative Marketing Manager EMEA.

This marketing leader plays a key role in the success of the growing Cepheid’s digital marketing capabilities. This role interacts with management, EMEA marketing team, global brand, sales and EMEA CRM team.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support the development and deployment of the EMEA Cepheid brand’s persona-oriented strategy:
• Campaign development related to the EMEA Marketing Plan
• Campaign development using Pardot and Salesforce.com
• Coordination with the main online EMEA media players

This includes supporting digital research into consumer/active prospects behaviors, managing website, landing pages and social assets performance and guiding on content, SEO/SEM, CRM, social media, mobile, digital innovation, critical metrics/measurement of content and campaigns.

• Recruitment and customer loyalty:
• Collection and analysis of consumer data
• Strategies and Content of E-mailing
• Strategies and Content of Google AdWords campaigns
• Data & Performance Analyst
• Identify business needs
• Build data analysis solutions
• Ensure data collection, quality and retention through the CRM

Minimum requirements:

Education Or Experience (in Years)

• Bachelor’s degree, preference for marketing, business or communications
• Minimum of 2 years of digital marketing experience in an international business environment

Knowledge and skills:

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented with strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of PPC advertising tools and analytics platforms (e.g. Adwords Campaign Manager, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager…)
• Experience using Salesforce, Pardot, and other CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Pimcore…).
• Proven expertise in digital marketing competencies (e.g. website, SEM/SEO, social media, E-campaigns and E-sales tools) and proven track record to run digital marketing campaigns that deliver relevant marketing and business results.
• Self-motivated and self-directed; diligent approach to work assignments; enjoys operating at a fast pace while staying flexible to shift tasks frequently.
• Able to handle multiple projects and succeed in a fast-paced environment by working independently and as a member of cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.

Other:

• Travel requirements: up to 20%
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

If you would like to explore this opening further and find out more about our salary & benefits package, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here .

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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor at IREX

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world-where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We focus on people, not on vaccines, roads, or wells.

Position Summary

IREX seeks qualified Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor candidates for a global, cross-sectoral USAID Youth in Development Activity. This project will design and apply an approach to using implementation research to strengthen cross-sectoral positive youth development programming, help youth-led and youth-serving organizations use implementation research, and synthesize and promote findings broadly. The MEL Advisor will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will oversee and implement the projects’ Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) approach, MEL plan, and learning agenda. S/he will manage the learning agenda, design and implementation of the MEL system, and the gathering and analyzing of, and reporting on data.

Only citizens of Kenya or permanent residents authorized to work in Kenya will be considered. This position is contingent on funding.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Oversee the project’s CLA process in collaboration with the Project and Field Directors; ensure that the project’s CLA approach is applied with consistency and rigor; work with leadership team to apply project learnings to adapt implementation.
• Develop and co-lead a culture of learning across the project, engaging youth, staff, partners, and stakeholders in learning and adaptation.
• Develop and implement a monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan across all project components including identification of process, output, and outcome indicators.
• Develop monitoring activities that capture necessary data to report on project results.
• Work with partners to develop MEL approaches and tools and ensure application of high-quality MEL activities and data collection; oversee partner capacity building as needed.
• Ensure monitoring activities are conducted on schedule and participate in evaluations.
• Communicate information obtained through M&E activities to project staff, consortium members, and various external stakeholders, notably donors and partners.
• Ensure data collection process is functioning in all activity locations to provide quality data within deadlines.
• Regularly review data collection processes, perform data quality assessments, and make adjustments as needed.
• Produce M&E reports for the Project Director and donors, as needed.
• Develop annual performance plans and annual MEL plans.
• Supervise assigned MEL staff if applicable.
• Some international travel will be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Kenyan citizenship or residency with work authorization is required.
• A graduate degree in a relevant field, such as education, international development, non-profit management, with focus on evaluation methodologies and at least three (3) years of experience (or a bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of experience) in designing and implementing M&E and learning systems on complex USAID-funded initiatives—preferably focused on education, youth, organizational capacity building, civil society development, or research.
• Demonstrated experience in measuring impact using innovative digital tools.
• Experience in relevant technical areas, such as survey and research tool design, data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative research, and dissemination of results.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Experience on the use of M&E systems to support a learning agenda and evolve a theory of change to maximize impact.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating a learning environment in a project.
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages required.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight.
• Experience managing and providing ongoing training to M&E field officers.
• Ability to communicate professionally and provide written reporting in English is required.

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Mandarin Customer Support Agent at Bayview Technologies Inc

Business Unit: V.I.P.

Operation Environment: High Value Customer Support and Development 24×7 based in Manila, Philippines

Job Purpose: Deliver the highest quality of service to Asia BGE High Value Customers

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with knowledgeable support to all customer requests across all products and all channels
• Provide immediate and accurate response to all customer contacts on social media, phone, e-mail and live chat
• Delivering first time resolution to all customer requests up to authority and permission levels
• Creating and constantly developing unique positive personal relationships with a High Value Customers
• Maintain customer profiling and communication database history for all High Value Customers
• Ensure that High Value Customer transactions are completed accurately and timeously
• Able to confidently promote other products and services where appropriate
• Active outbound calling to develop the lifetime value of the customer

Knowledge, skill & Experience:

• Interest in the internet gaming products
• Adaptable , flexible, reliable
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast moving environment
• Can work on own initiative but also possess a strong teamwork ethic
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Computer literate including e-mail, live chat and SMS communications
• Commitment to delivering faultless service
• Clear communicative skills with excellent telephone manner
• Good all round sporting knowledge particularly in football
• Very strong customer and interpersonal skills
• Willing to do the job with shift schedule

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Marketing & PR Manager at Watu Credit

Watu Credit Limited is a dynamic and fast-growing non-bank finance company. Watu Credit Limited harnesses technology to offer unsecured lending, primarily via mobile services. We aim to become the leading African provider of a broad set of inclusive financial products, delivered through technology in a fast, efficient and professional manner.

About the role: 

This position is responsible for the provision of strategic leadership and growth of Watu Credit’s brand position and image by managing marketing, advertising, branding, corporate communication, and promotional activities. Additionally, they will closely collaborate with the Media Team, participating in various customer response activities, engaging audiences through different media channels, communicating with stakeholders on different levels (customers, media, boda-boda stage chairmen, etc), and assisting in the drafting of legal responses/ press releases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in the preparation of new product marketing plans through research, analysis of the market trends and recommend changes on the marketing and business development strategies in cooperation with divisional heads.
• Support Business Development to generate revenue for the Company.
• Establish a system of reports and communications for all information relating to marketing and sales including feedback mechanisms.
• Assist in media coverage and branding during corporate events to ensure look and feel is consistent with the Company brand through the use of social media posting, media coverage where necessary, banners, and other branded items.
• Assist in preparation of Company publicity materials such as brochures, documentaries, e-shots to increase visibility and marketing.
• Develop Company’s communication through various platforms such as website, social media, and mainstream media to ensure accuracy and quality of the information.
• Support growing the business through recruitment of new clients and maintain good relationships with the existing clients through constant communication/ encouraging feedback and making timely follow-ups.
• Facilitate in the coordination of CSR activities including devising long-term CSR programs that can give visibility to the Company’s work as well as enhance the products’ profile.
• Team up with the Media Response team whenever necessary.
• Collaborate with the Customer response team whenever necessary.
• Engage with customers, dealers, and other stakeholders through different media channels.
• Provide support in drafting legal responses/press releases on queries from customers and other stakeholders.

Does this sound like you?

 

• At least five (5) years’ experience of marketing in a large organization with at least 3 years in a leading position within an active commercial environment.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Public Relations from a recognized Institution.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
• Proven experience marketing financial services targeting BoP consumers.
• Excellent communication skills – highly articulate in English, both written and verbal.
• Proven track of Public speaking experience – especially in crowd control or crisis setting.
• Highly developed and demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Excellent business intelligence, business skills, and networking skills.
• Ability to work in an organization with diverse business operations.

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