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Assistant ICT Manager at Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Our Client, a medium-sized deposit-taking Sacco, wishes to recruit a suitably qualified person for the position of Assistant ICT Manager. Reporting to the ICT Manager the individual shall have the following duties and responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Install and configure computer hardware operating systems and applications
Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks
Set up equipment such as laptops, data projectors, sound systems and other specialist ICT equipment, ensuring that systems are ready for use when required
Set up new users’ accounts and profiles and deal with password issues
Give support to users
Perform checks to ensure that WAN and LAN connectivity is maintained at all times
Maintain an up‐to‐date inventory of ICT software and licenses
Support the implementation of MIS solutions as required.
Assisting the ICT Manager in ensuring adequate controls for the security of information.
Developing and implementing preventative maintenance plans for computer and communications equipment and network infrastructure in liaison with the ICT Manager.
Participating in developing and managing business continuity plans and data security for the entire organization.
Adhering to the ICT policy and suggesting changes in line with best practice.
Any other duties as delegated by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
Relevant ICT experience of not less than 3 years in the financial services industry, preferably in a Sacco society.

Minimum working experience with the following:

Microsoft Dynamics Nav for Saccos with agency banking functionality
Databases (SQL server)
Security applications
Management of various ICT systems in the Sacco industry

Skills and Competencies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong command of written English
Good presentation and reporting skills
High level of integrity
Demonstrated organizational skills including ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and multitask in a busy office environment

Personal Attributes

Qualified candidates will be expected to possess the following:
High degree of personal integrity
Excellent problem-solving ability
Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
Sound judgment and decision making together with planning and organizational skills.

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Videographer at Nairobi Bariatric Center

Nairobi Bariatric Center – Holistic Living is the Pioneer Weight Loss Clinic with over two decades’ experience in the treatment of Obesity in East Africa. Our weight loss services include Medical (non-surgical) and Bariatric treatment, such as lifestyle coaching with psychological correction of eating habits, gastric balloon, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric band. We are committed to providing world class services and bringing gold standard weight loss programs to East Africa.

The Videographer is responsible for planning, filming, and editing videos that could be used for a variety of projects. We are looking for someone who is highly experienced in the digital field and who is a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. The Videographer will work closely together with both the Front Office, as well as the Digital Marketing Team.

Responsibilities and deliverables:

Filming and production of marketing material for Social Media
Operate, maintain, and set up all photography, video, audio, and lighting equipment
Work with the creative team (social media, graphics, marketing, content) to deliver results in a timely manner
Develop, film, and edit promotional videos for campaigns, etc that will be shown on the company website, social media, used for content marketing
Editing, colour correction, cropping sizing, subtitles, and indexing
Any other duties that may be assigned

Academic Qualifications and Skills:

Knowledge of using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe Audition (or similar for sound design)
Experience in illustrator and photoshop will be an added advantage
Degree/Diploma in Multimedia

Why join Nairobi Bariatric Center

Exciting new field that helps change people’s lives
Modern office work environment
Brilliant, young, energetic and friendly team
Interact with brilliant minds from all our team who have a global presence

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Brand Manager at Human Capital Synergies

The name HCS Africa is derived from carefully selected words: ‘Human’, referring to our people-oriented approach, ‘Capital’, referring to our commitment of increase in profit, and ‘Synergies’, referring to the collaborative nature of our organization. Therefore our service provisions and methodologies are wholly centered on adding value to your most important source of profit – Human Resource – and anything else in line with your business priorities which require the synergy of our partnering stakeholders.

Our client, a well-established company in the FMCG sector and with a long track record in Kenya and overseas Markets, is seeking to recruit a highly competent and outstanding Brand Manager to oversee the formulation and implementation of marketing strategies to ensure increased revenue, profits, market share, customer satisfaction and the realization of short term and long term company objectives.

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Direct Reports: Brand Assistants

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Develop, implement & monitor annual strategic brand plans including economic management of allocated budget.
Monitoring brand availability and sales and being proactive on factors affecting the brand sales and market share performance.
Identify and recommend market research Programme aimed at enhancing brand positioning.
Analyzing market research data including secondary research and taking corrective action for enhancement of brand strategies.
Effective management of brand advertising and sales promotion to generate brand growth.
Recommending, planning & co-coordinating brand PR activities likely to enhance the brand sales and image in the short or long term.
Monitor competitor activities affecting the brand and take appropriate corrective action
Monitor, evaluate and recommend brand-packaging update including pack and range extensions, new product development and follow through to implementation in liaison with Marketing Manager.
Regular and continuous monitoring of brand costs and profitability and recommend areas for improvement.
Prepare monthly brand expenditure and variance report to control budgeted expenditure.
Plan and implement brand media strategy.
Market intelligence through regular trade visits and utilizing this to enhance brand activities.
Design, procurement and economic distribution of brand promotional materials to plan.
Interaction with Area sales managers to give updates on implementation of Brand strategic plans.
Full supervision and of external agencies execution and continuous review sessions as aligned with the marketing manger

Key Qualifications & Skills

A Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (CIM)
Minimum 5 years’ working experience in Brand Management and in the FMCG industry, 2 of which should have been at the management level
Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work on cross-functional teams in both leadership and member roles.
Strong presentation and writing skills.
Analysis skills to not only present data but also summarize the findings and propose recommendations for future improvement.
Will be known for their innovation and vision in the area of Brand Development/Brand Management.
Strong project management skills.
Strategic thinker and creative marketer.
Results oriented and self-motivated.
Strong Leadership skills.
Computer literate in MS Office applications

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Food Security Cluster/Sector Coordinator at Food and Agriculture Organization

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is an agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

The Food Security Cluster/Sector Coordinator (CC) is one of the core Food Security Cluster (FSC) Coordination team members and plays a vital role in ensuring timely, coherent and effective food security interventions by mobilizing stakeholders to respond in a coordinated and strategic manner to a humanitarian crisis.

Minimum Requirements

University degree in food security, agriculture, economics, humanitarian affairs or related field;
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in humanitarian response at a mid or senior level. Experience in food security related topics is mandatory and experience in the FSC is desirable;
Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Responsibilities

Contribute to the Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) and lead the process for the FSC through identification of needs, severity, geographical scope, and Persons in Need, with the support of the IMO and in consultation with the cluster partners;
Undertake planning and strategy development by contributing to the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and lead the process for the FSC through coordinating the design of the response strategy and logframe, in consultation with the cluster partners;
Lead the review of FSC partners projects submitted on the HPC online system, based on the agreed inclusion criteria (where relevant);
Establish and maintain appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanisms: ensure inclusion of key partners at national and sub-national level, organize regular cluster meetings, as required;
Facilitate / lead needs assessment & analysis, support in conducting surveys such as EFSA /CFSAM/SMART, secondary data review, and dissemination of available information (inventory / repository) to partners;
Ensure that available information is analysed in a coordinated manner and utilised for decision-making at different levels (e.g. Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) or Cadre Harmonisé (CH) – country specific);
Ensure mainstreaming of cross-cutting and cross-sectoral issues (e.g. gender, age, HIV and AIDS, human rights, disability, environment, early recovery, protection, nutrition) and appropriate participatory and community-based approaches in cluster/inter-cluster needs assessments, analysis, planning, implementation and monitoring;
Ensure the use and application of common standards (e.g. SPHERE standards and CHS), and harmonization of programmatic responses (SOPs on modality of delivery, Minimum Expenditure Basket, minimum assistance package);
Contribute to country level contingency planning and coordinate cluster/sector-wide emergency preparedness and response;
Ensure the development of regular food security reports (Sitreps, Bulletins, newsletters, etc.);
Participate in various coordination forums including Inter-cluster, technical working groups (e.g. Cash WG) and other relevant clusters, especially Nutrition, WASH, Health, and Protection;

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Senior Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer at Lutheran World Federation

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF; German: Lutherischer Weltbund) is a global communion .The Department for World Service is the LWF’s humanitarian arm. It has programmes in 32 countries. The LWF is a member of ACT Alliance.

Role Purpose

Under the supervision of the Protection and Social Cohesion Manager, the Senior Child protection and Safeguarding Officer, will have an active role in ensuring the timely and successful implementation and monitoring of the Child Protection and safeguarding interventions and support the mainstreaming of protection & safeguarding policies and procedures in the delivery of all our programs, and will ensure proper support and supervision provided to the child protection and safeguarding staff.

The incumbent will report directly to Protection and Social Cohesion Manager or his/her designate.

Duties and responsibilities

Ensure timely implementation of all the child protection & Safeguarding interventions in the Area program
Support in the annual, quarterly and monthly project planning and budgeting for child protection, safeguarding project activities.
Ensure documentation of the Child protection &Safeguarding intervention best practices, gaps and impacts
Support in ensuring that weekly Project updates, Monthly and Quarterly Project Reports are developed and submitted on time
Organize for and facilitate quarterly child protection and safeguarding reflection and learning forums for child protection and safeguarding staff within the Area Program
Ensure that feedback, findings and recommendations related to child protection and safeguarding activities from various accountability mechanisms such as monthly and quarterly program reviews, Program evaluations are acted upon in a timely and effective manner
Ensure alignment of all child protection &Safeguarding activities and other area program activities with the stipulated safeguarding policy.
Develop and coordinate periodic training for all staff, child safeguarding workers, interns on Child Safeguarding.
Develop child protection & safeguarding orientation materials for staff, new hires and visitors
Oversee the development and roll-out of child-friendly, and parent-friendly, materials for staff and communities to use to be informed and empowered on safeguarding issues (i.e. Poster or leaflets on behavior protocols)
Jointly with MEAL team, ensure that accessible, gender, age and literacy sensitive complaints and response mechanisms are in all areas where LWF works. Ensure communities awareness raising on their rights and reporting options in line with the Accountability Framework.
Influence, network and collaborate with sub county level government, NGOs, donor agencies, UN Agencies, , Working Groups, and other child protection and safeguarding peers

Academic and professional Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience in community development work implementing child protection and safeguarding programs
Degree in Child Development, Sociology, Community Development / Development studies, or other related degrees from a recognized institution.
A Masters in Child Protection, Community Development, social studies or other related masters from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
Computer proficiency
Work experience in humanitarian context
Ability to document good practice and lessons learned in Child Protection Programming.
Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal).
Experience in program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
Good understanding of CRC and other relevant international human rights standards protecting the rights of children.
Experience in engagements with government departments as well as networking and collaborating with other non-government stakeholders including community structures at community level.

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Underwriting and Claims Assistant at Reeds Africa Consult

Reeds Africa consult (RAC) offers a broad scale of Human resource services designed to provide professional supports for the growing needs of today’s corporate organizations. Our services includes the entire employee life cycle in an organization from the point of recruitment, training and development, policy development, compliance audits, provision of HR tools to achieve overall business success from the HR perspective. Reeds Africa consult (RAC) consultants have a combined experience of over 18 years and are very well capable of achieving sustainable, productive performance growth with full compliance as your HR partner of choice.

Our client in insurance agency is looking to hire a Underwriter & Claims Assistant

Workstation: Nairobi

Job Purpose;

To determine potential clients’ risk factors and to establish the terms of coverage. To set up rules which will result in securing an average proportion of good risks in order to keep average claims cost low and to enable the company to offer insurance at a lower net cost.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Reviewing insurance proposals and seek to improve terms
Properlying Assess and analyze client’s background information
Using professional techniques and strategies to calculate the risk associated with client policies
Reviewing insurance claims and terms to determine the amount to be paid out by the company
Designating and preparing insurance premiums based upon informed judgment and competitor pricing
Organizing meetings with specialists to help determine risk assessment in unique circumstances
Layouting and finalizing insurance policies applying specific terms and conditions as agreed upon by the client
Registering of claims and notifying the insurance company.
Negotiating and defining the specific terms of insurance policies with brokers
Keep detailed records of policies underwritten and decisions made

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, Actuarial Science or related field
A minimum of 2 years proven insurance underwriting experience
Certificate of proficiency in insurance will be an added advantage
Excellent knowledge of insurance policies
Strong math and analytical skills are essential to complete job requirements successfully
Excellent negotiation and Interpersonal Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

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Submit CV’s – Latest Recruitment at Kenya Institute of Supplies Management

Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is a national body for professionals in the practice of procurement and supplies management in Kenya. The Institute draws its mandate from the “Supplies Practitioners Management Act No.17 of 2007.” This Act provides the legal framework within which the Institute is established and operates as a corporate body promoting learning, development of best practices, and application of the same to the practice of procurement and supply chain management.