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Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project (NaMSIP)

Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project (NaMSIP) is under the State Department of Housing and Urban Development in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development. The Project is part of a metro-wide development initiative and is financed by the National Government of Kenya with support from the World Bank at a cost US$300 million and US$30 from government as counter fund. The project started on 17th December 2012 and is due for completion on March 31st 2020.

Regional Director at Self Help Africa

Self Help Africa works at grassroots level in rural Africa, tackling poverty, supporting food production, enterprise development, and improving the lives of local communities. In Ireland the organisation trades as ‘Gorta-Self Help Africa.’

The Regional Director (RD) role is a new one in Self Help Africa and the wider Gorta Group (Self Help Africa, TruTrade, Partner Africa).

As part of the organisation’s global management team, you will be responsible for leading and delivering organisation growth and impact. You’ll lead the organisation in East and Horn of Africa, and will be expected to scale up our operations in the region, and be the key representative with external stakeholders.

The RD will have the skills to adapt to Self Help Africa’s programme requirements across humanitarian, development and private sector initiatives.

Working closely with the Programmes team, you’ll ensure: that we offer value for money; that our work is making an impact; and that we’re submitting high quality proposals and reports in order to win and retain contracts.

You will expand and develop partnerships with private sector companies, funders and institutions that ultimately benefit smallholder farmers and traders in the region.

The RD will embrace and lead innovation and be results focused with a keen interest in technology as an agent for change. You will coordinate new initiatives in agri-business and digital development and will be a driver for innovation for the Gorta Group across all our work.

You will have proven leadership skills and the necessary qualities to enable you to lead the region living the values of the organisation on a daily basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The RD role requires both oversight of the Gorta Group’s work in the region, as well as close attention to operations.

Responsibilities include:

Develop a regional strategy, including appropriate KPIs on what shared success looks like.
Facilitate the transition from a HQ-centralised model to a regional structure in collaboration with the Management Team and relevant country teams.
Drive new business development and funding opportunities. Build an active pipeline of funding opportunities in collaboration with the wider Gorta Group teams.
Develop and manage relationships with key regional and national stakeholders.
Recruit and manage an effective, multi-disciplinary, inclusive regional management team to support quality implementation of country and regional-level projects.
On-going monitoring and analysis to ensure regional/country programmes are continually adapted to evolving regional contexts and are outcomes-driven and evidence based.
Strive for seamless coordination between programming and operations within the region and across the Gorta Group entities to improve the quality of programme and service delivery and cost effectiveness/value for money.
Maximise synergies and efficiencies across the Gorta Group entities.
Improve brand and visibility and act as spokesperson as appropriate.

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Business Development Manager EA/WA at Temenos

Founded in 1993 and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX: TEMN), Temenos Group AG is the market leading provider of banking software systems to retail, corporate, universal, private, Islamic, microfinance and community banks, wealth managers, and financial institutions. Headquartered in Geneva and with more than 55 offices worldwide, Temenos software is proven in over 1,600 customer deployments in more than 150 countries across the world. According to IBS Intelligence, which maintains an annual league table, Temenos T24 has been the first or second bestselling core banking solution for the last 16 years. Forrester ranks Temenos as the sole global power seller (Global Banking Platform Deals 2013), the only Top Global Player for combined deals (new and extended). Temenos was the winner of the Best Core Banking Product in Banking Technology magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards for four consecutive years, and in 2014 won the award for Most Innovative Use of Technology for the Integration Framework.

THE ROLE

As we accelerate in our transformation, we are looking for passionate, creative, entrepreneurial sales professionals and leaders from all over the world and from different backgrounds to join us on our journey.
We believe in making banking better for all and are building supportive teams of unique people who share in our vision and purpose.
Our Business Development Managers work closely with our customers every day to help them transform and ensure that they can realize the value of our technology and service capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Articulating and demonstrating Temenos digital-first solutions through strategic value-based selling, building strong business cases, developing a return on investment analysis, and using other references and industry data to build relationships at multiple levels and ultimately drive deals from inception to close.
Working with customer stakeholders to understand their bank’s strategy, challenges, and opportunities and articulating how Temenos can help them achieve their digital transformation ambitions.
Creating value by partnering with technical and non-technical executives to support their transformation journey by showcasing the commercial and technology value of our digital offering.
Building and maintaining a robust sales pipeline and accurately tracking quarterly forecasts/revenue.
Balancing quarterly results while keeping a clear line of sight of strategic and long term revenue opportunities.
Create and execute account plans which address tactical and strategic opportunities.
Collaborating with various distributed internal and external teams to ensure the seamless execution of end to end sales cycles and ensure the highest level of customer advocacy.
Representing Temenos at internal and external events as an industry authority of digital banking technology.

Skills & Experience

In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry; the trends, challenges, and innovations.
Proven track record of success in selling complex and high-value Digital/CRM/SaaS/Cloud solutions to the financial services sector.
A consultative sales approach which enables listening to and understanding customer needs.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with an ability to translate business requirements into value propositions which engage a range of audiences.
Able to spot opportunities and diligently manage customer engagements from inception to close.
Commercially aware with sound financial acumen.
Data-driven and able to use data to tell stories, engage clients and create value and drive clients to action.
Entrepreneurial spirit, can-do attitude, and tenacious deal maker and closer.
Able to navigate change and deal with ambiguity.
A global mindset, a team spirit, and a desire to make a real impact.
An appetite for learning and growth.
Resilient and resourceful.
A passion for technology and selling!
Fluency in English, other languages are helpful.

WHY TEMENOS

You will work at the cutting edge of technology innovation; we challenge the status quo and are transforming banking every day.
You will experience in a fast-paced environment, ambitious team; we look forwards and continuously strive to be the best.
You will be part of a team that values integrity; we support each other and keep our promises.
You will be able to work freely, flexibly and true to your authentic self; we champion diversity.
You will be joining a global and diverse family that works together through the good times and bad; we care deeply about each other and our clients.
You will experience what we call – Temenosity!

We value applications from people from all walks of life; if you are excited to be part of our journey and want to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

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Brand Manager at L’Oréal

The world leader in beauty, L’OrÃ©al is present in 140 countries on five continents. Our 35 international brands include Kiehl’s, LancÃ´me, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Yves Saint Laurent BeautÃ©, Ralph Lauren, Clarisonic, Maybelline New York, Essie, KÃ©rastase, Biotherm, Shu Uemura, Viktor&Rolf, Maison Martin Margiela, Urban Decay, Redken, Vichy, La Roche-Posay, Diesel, Garnier, L’OrÃ©al Paris, and more. For more than a century, L’OrÃ©al has devoted itself solely to one business: beauty. The group’s mission is to provide the best in cosmetics innovation to women and men around the world with respect for their diversity. We want to bring beauty to all people. Our ambition for the coming years is to win over another one billion consumers around the world by creating the cosmetic products that meet the infinite diversity of their beauty needs and desires. If you are ready to take charge of your career and join us on our quest for the next billion consumers, then please follow L’OrÃ©al for regular updates and an inside look at our beauty business.

About The Role

Developing strategic direction and Brand plans to ensure the business growth
Steering the collection and analysis of consumer and market insights to make recommendations to steer brand strategy
Management of brand financials (forecasts, sales performance, pricing strategy, marketing budget, profitability – P&L, etc.)
Propose and monitor the perfect marketing mix strategy for your brand to build integrated engaging consumer experiences
Supporting the development of brand communication material to drive brand strategies, animation plans, and launches
Taking ownership of launches; drive the development of consumer-centric products. Own the entire development process from concept to trade and ensure the respect of timelines
Mobilizing other departments (sales, operations, etc.) and partner agencies to drive the brands’ business agenda

About You

You have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business preferably in Marketing/Economics and Finance
You have 5+ years’ experience in a Brand Management role
You are a strategic thinker with great analytical skills
You have experience managing Brand financials (Budget, PnL…)
You are passionate about Brands with a track record for excellence
You are a leader who thrives in a diverse and fast-paced workspace where collaboration and problem-solving mindset is celebrated

Note

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Kenya

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Procurement Assistant at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. Headquartered in New York City, UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. It provides expert advice, training, and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world.

Under the direct supervision of the Procurement Analyst and overall guidance of the Regional Operations Manager, the Procurement Assistant will provide support to UN Women Regional Office in the area of procurement and travel management. The Procurement Assistant supports the execution of transparent and efficient Procurement services and processes consistent with the UN Women rules and regulations. The Procurement Assistant also works in collaboration with Programme and Operations staff to successfully deliver procurement services.

Duties And Responsibilities

Provide administrative and coordination support to procurement strategies in accordance with UN Women rules, regulations, policies and strategies:

Research and draft responses to enquiries for clearance by the Regional Operations Manager;
Provide inputs to the implementation of procurement management policies and strategies on cost saving and reduction;
Implement procurement management policies and strategies;
Contribute to the development of sourcing strategies;
Support the rollout of the of e-procurement and e-travel functions.

Coordinate Procurement And Travel Processes For The Regional Office

Provide inputs to the preparation of procurement plans for Programmes/ projects;
Review procurement requests and initiate procurement procedures for office and projects equipment, supplies and services, as necessary;
Prepare Request for Quotations (RFQ), Invitation to Bids (ITBs) or Request for Proposals (RFPs) documents, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, as necessary;
Perform Buyer role in Atlas, prepare/close Purchase Orders (POs) and contracts in and outside Atlas;
Timely processing of vendor creation requests in ATLAS;
Organize travel including purchase of tickets, Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) calculation for all travelers;
Prepare submissions to the Procurement Review Committee (PRC), as necessary.

Coordinate Contract Management Processes For The Regional Office

Provide administrative support to contract management processes; maintain databases of long-term agreements and maintenance contracts;
Coordinate submissions of F10 claims;
Maintain rosters of suppliers;
Maintain filing system.

Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing to the Regional Office and Country Offices:

Participate in trainings for the operations/projects staff;
Provide support to the synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices;
Support the Procurement Analyst in providing training and support to country offices on e-Procurement and e-Travel systems.

Travel Logistics Support And Coordination With UNON Facilities Management

Arrange shipments and conference facilities;
Process requests for visas for all UN travelers;
Support with administrative duties including office maintenance, pouch and registry services;
Arrange hotel reservations for visiting UN/UN Women officials;
Organize hotel and event arrangements for all official UN Women meetings/ functions, engagements, ensure that all requirements are catered for as required;
Arrange transportation for high-level officials;
Liaise with UNON on VAT applications;
Perform other administrative tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Key Performance Indicators

Timely coordination, facilitation and implementation of procurement activities based on procurement plans and available budget;
Proper and accurate maintenance of files and databases, documents are easily retrievable;
Updated supplier and travel database including F10 claims and uploaded monthly on SharePoint;
Timely organization of transport and logistics activities.

Competencies

Core Values

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

Knowledge of procurement processes, systems, administrative rules and regulations;
Knowledge in the use of spreadsheets and database packages;
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines;
Ability to administer and execute administrative processes and transactions;
Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work;
Good IT and web-based management skills.

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Digital Transformation Lead- Microfinance at BRAC

We are the world’s largest international development organisation, dedicated to empowering people living in poverty. If you were to describe this world to a child, which one of the following would you pick? It is home to magic, art, beauty, and tens of thousands of years of human talent. Or you would, even though it may be true, that our world is where we live, but it is a place that doesn’t work for everyone? Our world is our playground, a platform for the creativity of all seven billion of us. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that a world that works for all of us can be possible. But the opportunities are all around us. While we all hope for a better future for our world, many of us are building it. If you are a builder, we are betting on you. The changemaker. The activist. The hero. The mentor. 45 years ago, we started building a world we all want to live in. We started in Bangladesh. We listened and learnt, failed and got up again.

BRAC International Holdings B.V. is looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Digital

Transformation Lead – Microfinance to drive digital innovation and implementation of BRAC International Microfinance Digital Strategy in line with business objectives and business needs.

The jobholder will support BRAC International Microfinance to drive innovation, and implement and use digital delivery channels to develop and deliver outstanding products, customer experience, increase organisational efficiency, and find the right balance between tech and touch for BRAC’s customers. The Digital Transformation Lead should also think creatively to imagine new uses for technology to address access, usage, literacy, security, and other barriers. The Digital Transformation Lead will be in charge of driving and coordinating the digitization of BRAC International Microfinance’s field operations in 6-10 countries is Africa and Asia. Job responsibilities include but not limited to the following-

Drive the implementation of BI MF Digital strategy on use of DFS, technology, and digital field tech, and implement it in BI MF’s portfolio countries.
Work with countries digital managers to develop country specific digital strategies with the support of the Digital Transformation Manager, BIHBV
Cooperate with head office and portfolio country IT and operations teams to implement the digital strategy and work with the teams to adapt their processes and products accordingly.
Keep an active watch on digital technologies available in the market that may improve the quality and efficiency of our field operations, and product and service delivery.
Work with the countries to define implementation plans, including change management aspects, to maximize project impact
Continuous training and handholding of country digital leads and country teams on value proposition development for digital channels, piloting and documenting lessons learned
Bring together companies to design, develop, test and refine digital solutions supported under a structured environment and with ready to use tools.
Work with other enabling stakeholders, such as regulators, universities, governments, think-tanks, BRAC’s fundraising teams, and others to maximize project impact.
Develop and manage relationships with third parties such as digital solutions suppliers, fintechs, developers etc.
Keep an active watch on digital technologies available in the market that may improve the quality and efficiency of our field operations, product and service delivery.

Safeguarding responsibilities:

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

The ideal candidate for this role should have-

In-depth understanding of the key drivers in a digital product/emerging technology business. Insight into the way that digital transformation is affecting the financial inclusion industry and knowledge of best practices.
Experience in digital project management, including technological aspects that enable to develop skills in understanding business needs and transcribing them into functional specifications for a digital tool.
Excellent attention to details and experience in managing multiple projects
Drive, flexibility, resilience and the ability to work under pressure
Ability to effectively work remotely, across time zones and team locations, as well in person with multiple teams of stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technological implementation language to non-technical people.
Fluency in English required (spoken, reading and written)
Familiarity and experience with microfinance preferred

Important to have:

Minimum Seven years of related experience working in financial inclusion, product development, digital finance, microfinance/micro-lending, technology for development, payments platforms with at least three years’ work and/or living experience in emerging markets. Several years’ experience working with MNOs, fintechs, microfinance institutions or banks will be helpful. Substantial exposure to DFS strategy development and management, with direct exposure to top management strategy formulation and decision making will be added advantage.

Additional information:

Starting date: Negotiable

Type of contract: Contractual Employment for 2-year, renewable

Travel requirement: Up to 25%

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Clerical Officer II at Nairobi Metropolitan Services Improvement Project (NaMSIP)

Job Description/Requirements

Applicants are required to take note of the following:

Provide all the details requested for in the specific advertisement and that it is an offence to include incorrect information.
Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
Nairobi Metropolitan Services is committed to implement the provisions of constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation, of Kenya diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities, to women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Women, people with disabilities, the marginalised, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National identity card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
It is criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

No of Positions: 38

V/NO.NMS/01/2021

Salary Scale: Kshs.16,890- 20,800 p.m.
House Allowance: Kshs.4,500 p.m.
Commuter:Kshs.3,000 p.m.
Leave allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Two (2) years contract

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

For appointment to this grade. a candidate must be in possession of:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C Plain or its approved equivalent; and
Proficiency in computer applications.
Demonstrate outstanding professional competence and integrity in work performance and results

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

compiling statistical records;
sorting out letters and filing them;
dispatching letters and maintaining an efficient filing system;
processing appointments, promotions, discipline cases,
preparing payment vouchers; computation of financial or statistical records based on routine or special sources of information;
compiling data and drafting simple letters

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