Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline 2024-12-17

  • Carbon Markets Senior Advisor

    Carbon Markets Senior Advisor

    ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Policy Guidance and Review

    Support development of policy products, guidelines, regulatory and legal reviews related to investments in carbon markets, carbon trading, carbon finance and related developments in Kenya.
    Advise on the development of voluntary and compliance carbon markets in Kenya including carbon market frameworks, registries, adjustment agreements, emission trading schemes, carbon platform/exchange development etc.
    Advise the Office on all issues related to carbon markets, and emerging opportunities under Article 6.
    Provide leadership and insight on policies and action plans that note Kenya’s strategic advantages and key bottlenecks; draw from other countries and note replicable best practices.
    Provide guidance in the development of legislations, policies, regulation and guidelines on carbon markets.
    Provide advice, guidance, talking points and briefs to the Office on issues related to carbon markets, carbon pricing, and carbon trading.
    Provide expert advice and strategic direction on carbon market mechanisms and policy direction which guides decision makers in considering carbon markets in their respective practices, projects and budget allocations for sectors and overall development choices.
    Other tasks as assigned.

    Stakeholder Convening and Coordination

    Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, private sector stakeholders, NGOs, international organisations, and local communities to foster collaboration and alignment on carbon market initiatives.
    Engage stakeholders in carbon markets to create an enabling investment climate leveraging on carbon credits.
    Identify and convene key public sector stakeholders in carbon markets in Kenya including Ministries, Departments Agencies, and Counties, to build common understanding of priorities and delivery mechanisms.
    Identify and convene key private sector, funding, and development finance stakeholders in carbon markets in Kenya across the carbon market value chain and ecosystem.
    Identify and convene key community-based and civil society stakeholders, with a focus on experiences with carbon markets and related actors, to ensure awareness of carbon markets opportunities and regulations at a community level.
    Organise closed-door and public-facing convenings and meetings to identify and act on points of synergy and departure of stakeholders, increase levels of preparedness, and address capacity gaps, concerns, and bottlenecks etc.
    Derive policy measures to accommodate the different needs and roles needed to build equitable and dynamic carbon markets.
    Provide insight on points of synergy and departure of different stakeholders, and actions that can be implemented through The Office of the Special Climate Envoy.
    Other tasks as assigned.

    Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation

    Create and maintain local, regional, and global partnerships of strategic importance to The Office on carbon markets.
    Identify and generate investment opportunities and projects in partnership with private sector, national partners, development partners, international organisations, bilateral and multilateral agencies.
    Identify investment opportunities for low carbon development and support development of relevant policy products in support of investments in carbon markets.
    Mobilise resources (including but not limited to financial) focused on supporting the objectives of The Office regarding carbon markets.
    Assess external and internal co-opportunities for resource mobilisation with current and potential partners.
    Other tasks as assigned.

    Thought Leadership, Capacity Building, and Diplomacy

    Review recent national, regional, and international developments in carbon and climate change negotiations.
    Provide technical support and capacity-building activities to enhance the understanding and implementation of carbon market mechanisms among relevant stakeholders, including workshops, seminars, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
    Lead in the engagement and dialogue with diplomatic missions, development partners, international organizations, and bilateral and multilateral agencies on behalf of The Office to facilitate coordinated carbon market development.
    Represent The Office in meetings, conferences, forums, workshops, and other public or closed-doors convenings on carbon markets.
    Develop written, spoken, and appropriate communication material that represent and effectively articulate the position of The Office of the Special Climate Envoy on carbon markets, including through press releases and social media.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    A minimum of 15 years of experience, of which at least 5 are in carbon policy, green/climate finance policy, and developing strategy and legislation pertinent to carbon markets.
    An academic background with relevance to carbon markets, pricing, and economics (such as environmental economics, development finance, energy economics).
    Demonstrated expertise in carbon market mechanisms such as carbon offsetting, carbon pricing, emissions trading and voluntary carbon markets including the roles of carbon markets in climate change mitigation and adaptation, and global climate and carbon diplomacy.
    An understanding of domestic and international carbon markets, including voluntary carbon markets.
    Knowledge of UNFCCC climate change negotiations including the Paris Agreement (Article 6 & NDC Implementation);
    Experience in multi-stakeholder partnership and relationship development.
    Knowledge of existing structures in Kenya and Africa in line with carbon markets and low carbon development is considered an advantage.
    Proven track record of successful management of a carbon projects (identification, design, implementation or monitoring) will be an added advantage.
    Ability to think strategically and creatively. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
    Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders including influencing a wide range of stakeholders.
    Results-oriented, highly motivated, and capable of working independently. Demonstrated ability to handle uncertainty, balance multiple tasks, work under pressure, and deliver assignments on time.
    Excellent interpersonal, communication and diplomatic skills with the ability to manage and interact at all levels of international, multicultural and multilingual organisations.
    Strong record of collaboration across different stakeholders from government and/or private sector to build consensus around a common vision.
    Skilled in building and maintaining alliances and partnerships between government and private sector organizations.
    Demonstrated fluency in English, fluency in Kiswahili an added advantage. Competence in the use of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability and willingness to travel internationally.

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  • Finance Trade Executive Assistant

    Finance Trade Executive Assistant

    This is a full-time Finance Trade Executive Assistant role based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support, managing expense reports, facilitating communication, and offering executive assistance on a daily basis in an on-site setting.
    Qualifications

    Executive Administrative Assistance and Executive Support skills
    Experience in managing Expense Reports
    Strong Communication and Administrative Assistance skills
    Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
    Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
    Detail-oriented and organized approach to work
    Knowledge of financial terminology and trade operations is a plus
    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

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  • Finance Analyst

    Finance Analyst

    The role holder will be responsible for creating dashboards  and data modelling, which will be used by senior management in decision making.

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    jobs.accaglobal.com

  • Transformation Effectiveness Director

    Transformation Effectiveness Director

    ROLE FUNCTION 
      
    The Transformation Effectiveness Director is responsible for leading and managing across a portfolio of key strategic and related organizational projects, improvement activities, and change initiatives in support of effective execution of Heifer’s organizational strategy and transformation.  The Transformation Effectiveness Director is a critical role contributing to the advancement and mainstreaming of emerging strategy and related changes.    
      
    Under the direction of the Senior Director of Strategy and Transformation, the Transformation Effectiveness Director will bring systemic solutions and human-centered, participatory approaches for successful change. They will partner with business function leads and teams across the global organization to manage strategic projects and transformative initiatives with effective planning and design, stakeholder engagement, communication, and integration.  
      
    THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE 
      
    The Transformation Effectiveness Director is an excellent communicator and relationship builder with experience in working as a member of cross-cultural teams. They pay attention to detail and follow through. As a systems thinker, they are able to make connections and help others make connections across the organizational system.  They understand and value good process, and they actively take human-centered and transformational approaches. They are excellent facilitators that listen to what is said and unsaid and support others through facilitation. The successful understand change, and they bring others along in the journey of change and transformation. As a facilitator of groups, they understand power dynamics and their own power as a facilitator. They exemplify the mindset of being locally led and globally connected.  
      
    RESPONSIBILITIES: 
      
    Coordination and Implementation of Strategic and Transformational Projects (40%)

    Lead the coordination and implementation of a portfolio of cross-organizational strategic projects and initiatives supporting strategy execution, learning, and organizational transformation. 
    Provide strategic direction and project management for strategic projects and initiatives identified through Heifer’s ongoing organizational transformation and global strategy management practices. 
    Develop relevant tools and practices for strategic projects, transformation or change initiatives set up, monitoring of progress, and reporting of milestones.    
    Be responsible for innovation and taking ideas from concept to implementation and engaging relevant stakeholders.  

    Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management (40%)

    Provide thought leadership and partnership to business partners in ensuring aligned change management planning, design, development, and execution for identified strategic projects and change initiatives.  
    Model and deploy human-centered practices that support participatory engagement of stakeholders across all levels to ensure proximate ownership and agency in change.   
    Develop and execute stakeholder engagement and change management plans including communications, training, engagement, and change reinforcement support.  
    Support and coach business partners in effective change leadership practices and approaches for successful planned and unplanned change. 

    Learning & Strategy Development (20%)  

    Develop and deploy routine, systemic learning and feedback loops to inform ongoing strategy management and strategy evolution 
    Identify key learning across strategic projects and change initiatives and present learnings and implications in compelling, professional ways that support decision making and action.  
    Ensure interlinkages and implications of strategic projects across the Heifer system are known to business leaders and support management of implications for successful for successful strategy execution. 
    Manage ongoing, relevant strategy development activities as determined by the Senior Director of Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness, C-Suite, and Board of Directors. 
    May perform other duties as assigned 

    Minimum Requirements:

    Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Behavior, or related field of study. Years of experience and professional certifications may be substituted for formal education.   
    Minimum 8-10 years in project management of organizational strategic initiatives; transformation, change, and effectiveness initiatives, or related experience. 
    Minimum of 5 years of management experience.  
    Change Management Professional (CMP), PROSCI Change Management Professional, or similar certification in proven change management methodologies. 
    Demonstrated track record in working with organizational leadership as a business partner with significant responsibility and influence and without direct line management or authority.  

    Preferred Requirements:

    Demonstrated skill in designing and leading facilitative processes in complex, transforming environments  
    Skill, knowledge, and comfort in online collaboration tools (Zoom, MIRO, MURAL, etc.) as required.  
    Experience in working within a global organizational structure, either private or public sector  
    Understanding of power dynamics and the role of facilitator.  

    Most Critical Proficiencies:

    Strong service orientation 
    Ability to collaborate with multiple key stakeholders and drive transformation initiatives, change and execution through influence and collaboration 
    Comfort with ambiguity and working in a face-paced environment  
    Knowledge MS Office suite of applications  

    Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

    Ability to work both as a team player and independently  
    Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality  
    May require working in front of a computer for extended periods 
    Willingness to work outside of normal business hours as requested

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  • Executive Driver

    Executive Driver

    Job Overview:

    We are seeking a reliable and experienced Executive Driver to join our team in Nairobi, Kenya. The Executive Driver will be responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation services to our executives. The ideal candidate should have a professional demeanor, excellent driving skills, and a thorough knowledge of Nairobi roads and it’s environs.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Safely and timely transport executives and other staff members to their destinations in Nairobi and its environs.
    Plan the most efficient route to reach the desired destination, considering traffic and weather conditions.
    Maintain the cleanliness and good condition of the vehicle at all times.
    Ensure that the vehicle is properly fueled and serviced as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
    Keep track of vehicle maintenance and repair schedules and report any issues to the appropriate department.
    Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving.
    Assist with loading and unloading of luggage and other items as needed.
    Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor with all passengers.
    Keep accurate records of vehicle mileage, fuel consumption, and other relevant information.
    Ensure the safety and security of the vehicle and its occupants at all times.
    Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    College Diploma; College certificate or equivalent.
    Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
    Minimum of 7 years of experience as an executive driver or a similar role.
    Good knowledge of Nairobi roads and traffic laws.
    Excellent driving skills and ability to navigate through busy and congested areas.
    Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times.
    Flexible schedule and willingness to work overtime when required.

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  • Innovation Manager – SomRep Team Coordinator – RIAT Administrative Services

    Innovation Manager – SomRep Team Coordinator – RIAT Administrative Services

    JOB PURPOSE.

    The purpose of the job role is to be responsible for, and actively contribute to, leading and organizing innovation efforts and promoting conditions and capabilities in support of innovation, in World Vision East Africa Region (WV EAR) in technical collaboration with SomReP (Somali Resilience Program) and SomRIL (Somali Response Innovation Lab). The role is responsible for creating value for the organization, thus coming up with new or improved products, business, operational models or services. The position holder will focus on mainstreaming innovation tools, HCD (Human Centered Design) curriculums, brokering partnership between innovators, humanitarian agencies, and donors primarily in the East African region.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITES

    Innovation Strategy

    To lead development and continuous update of the organization’s innovation strategy in coordination with key stakeholders.
    Align and integrate the innovation strategy with strategic objectives of the organization, including operational and business models, and road maps for products and services
    Maintain an innovation portfolio (consisting of e.g., innovation- or new business development projects)
    Define and assess key organizational prerequisites (structure, staffing, etc.) for implementing the innovation strategy
    Develop appropriate metrics to measure the effectiveness (e.g., number of new or improved offerings) and efficiency (e.g., throughput time) of the innovation process
    To lead development and the continuous maintenance of an inventory of innovation methods and tools, including idea management systems, idea generation methods, staff training programmes, and internal networking initiatives.

    Innovation Leadership

    Provide strategic leadership on Innovation commitments and goals in every office, and support Line Managers
    Lead and support the coordination and quality implementation of Innovation work plans promoting synergies.
    Work closely with the Global Office and National Office colleagues to review and adapt innovation systems and processes to support project implementation.
    Provide leadership in the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programs and draft concept notes and project document briefs for discussion with partners
    Identify and work with incubation and acceleration business providers to develop and implement an incubation/acceleration program aimed at equipping the cohort businesses in: product-market fit, and other key planning activities.
    Provide leadership in aligning and integrating the innovation strategy with strategic objectives of the organization, including operational and business models, and road maps for products and services

    Adaption and Innovation Support

    Provide technical guidance to field offices in the co-creation process during piloting and scaling by facilitating matchmaking process
    Provide guidance in running local innovation challenge to build the innovation capacity of the local ecosystem
    Support National Offices and Line Managers to ensure learning processes are in place to understand, capture and share learning and impact.
    Help build a community of practice amongst local innovation hubs, working with innovation practices and facilitate long-term thinking and learning on how change happens in different contexts
    To promote an innovation friendly organizational culture supporting experimentation, open communication, empowerment, autonomy and a tolerance for failure
    Support the development of learning and communications resources and resources such as case studies, tools, guidance and insights papers
    Help develop how the team consolidates, organises, and shares the learning and insights
    Support the growth of a culture of learning, including using learning as an evaluative measure, and sharing from experience.

    Partnerships and Collaborations

    Organize convenors to bring together key stakeholders to unpack the key challenges and map the problem owners to initiate the innovation journey at field office level
    Support the SomReP Chief of Paty, National Directors and Regional Leader to execute the partnership engagement strategy for the entire community including donors, start-ups, investors, corporates, mentors, advisors, and domain experts.
    Contribute to planning future innovation initiatives and collaborate with the resource mobilisation team to secure appropriate funds.
    Work closely with the Grants Team to implement and grow the Innovation grant portfolio that provides business start-up and expansion grants to targeted businesses and scale-up stages
    Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice relevant to innovative partnerships with the private sector; public sector and the overall donor community, including identifying best practices that can be shared nationally and internationally.
    Work closely with RIL team both at regional and global level to develop pathways to both vertically and horizontal

    Portfolio Management and Quality Assurance

    Provide oversight of Innovation funded projects are implemented on time, on scope, on budget and meeting defined quality expectations.
    Provide leadership in formulating strategies and plans for risk reduction programming, emergency preparedness and response activities in Innovation Projects
    Collaborate with Operations Leadership and Program Quality & Development Unit, to ensure that all program designs meet the required best practices and standards.
    Working closely with the MEAL team, ensure that robust monitoring and evaluation, quality data collection and analysis systems are in place, adhered to and used as a decision-making tool, encouraging consistency across projects and for future learning.

    REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, LICENSE, REGISTRATION, AND/OR CERTIFICATION.

    Must have first degree in Information Technology; Industrial Design; Social Science, Business Management, International Development or any relevant degree that is supported by innovation experience.

    REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant at managerial position, of which the three years must be experience in managing entrepreneurial/innovation projects, incubators and accelerators.
    Prior experiences of facilitating human centered design process.
    Must demonstrate experience in at least two of the area of developing and executing partnerships; program development plans; proposal writing; acquisition of projects and project development.
    Demonstrated ability to cultivate, build and maintain strong working relationships with universities, research institutions, industry experts, associations and like-minded institutions that are into innovation.
    Knowledge of innovation processes, techniques and approaches (knowledge of some specific techniques and approaches such as design thinking, systems thinking, sense making, systems/ecosystem mapping and visualisation, futures and prototyping would be an advantage).
    Familiarity of working with a large humanitarian/development organization and navigating systems.
    Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills and professional maturity. Highest proficiency in written English.

    REQUIRED TRAVEL AND/OR WORK ENVIRONMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

    Nairobi office-based with travel to field locations.
    Travel: Up to 30% travel within East Africa.

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS.

    Strong partnership management skills
    Experience of using innovation tools like Design Thinking frameworks, Lean Startup Methodology, Idea Management tools etc.
    Ability to use tools like: brainwriting, idea collection, tracking and scoring, mind mapping, business model canvas etc.

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  • Senior Relationship Manager (SRM), Corporate Banking Head of Digital Banking

    Senior Relationship Manager (SRM), Corporate Banking Head of Digital Banking

    Portfolio Management: Oversee a portfolio of at least 100 large corporate and SME clients, ensuring the growth of both assets and liabilities while maintaining high standards of client satisfaction and engagement.
    Client Relationship Development: Build and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers within client organizations, identifying opportunities for cross-selling and upselling the bank’s products and services.
    Credit Quality Management: Monitor the credit quality of the portfolio, proactively managing risks and ensuring compliance with the bank’s credit policies and procedures.
    Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plans for corporate business growth in alignment with the bank’s annual and tri-annual objectives.
    Product and Service Expansion: Increase the penetration of banking products and services within the existing client base, focusing on enhancing the client experience and deepening client relationships.
    Trade Finance Development: Drive the growth of trade finance business among importers/exporters, leveraging the bank’s capabilities and international network.
    Collaboration and Synergies: Foster collaboration with other departments such as Treasury, Retail Banking, and international counterparts to create synergies and optimize client service delivery.
    Networking and Market Presence: Actively engage in networking activities to enhance the bank’s market presence and generate new business opportunities within the region.
    Performance Reporting: Regularly report on portfolio performance, including growth metrics, profitability, and risk management to senior management and relevant committees.
    Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of relationship managers and support staff, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring effective talent development and succession planning.

    Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

    Portfolio Growth (Assets, Liabilities, and Off-Balance Sheet Exposures)
    Increase in Product and Service Utilization among Corporate Clients
    Growth in Trade Finance Revenue and Volume
    Maintenance of High Credit Quality and Compliance Standards
    Achievement of Profitability and Productivity Targets

    Minimum Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
    MBA or a relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred.
    Professional qualifications in accountancy, banking, or a related field.
    At least 8 years of experience in banking, with a minimum of 3 years in corporate banking or relationship management at a senior level.
    Proven track record in managing large corporate and SME clients and driving portfolio growth.
    Strong business development, networking, and client relationship management skills.
    Excellent understanding of corporate banking products, trade finance, and risk management.

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  • Operations and Technical Department Manager Executive Sales Representative

    Operations and Technical Department Manager Executive Sales Representative

    This is a full-time on-site role as an Operations and Technical Department Manager at Climacento Green Tech Ltd in Nairobi. The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations, managing projects, ensuring quality control, optimising processes, and coordinating with various teams to meet project deadlines. As Technical Department Manager he will take care of site management, project design and offers elaboration.

    Qualifications

    Project Management, Operations Management, and Quality Control skills
    Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
    Excellent organisational and leadership skills
    Excellent written and spoken English
    Knowledge of solar energy systems is a plus
    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is highly recommended
    Experience in the renewable energy industry is beneficial
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