Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Aug 14, 2023

  • Business Strategy Support Analyst Sustainability & Investor Relations Manager Assistant Manager, Medical Contact Centre Cloud & Mobile Software Developer

    Business Strategy Support Analyst Sustainability & Investor Relations Manager Assistant Manager, Medical Contact Centre Cloud & Mobile Software Developer

    Job Purpose:

    The role holder will be responsible for providing relevant insights that help the organisation make better decisions, identify possible new growth initiatives, and build a pipeline of opportunities for partnerships. They will gather, review, and test data and apply measures to provide solutions to critical business issues and decisions. He/she will ensure that the business has strategically aligned its resources and costs to the efficiently deliver strategy by investing in areas that really matter and running lean on areas that matter less and that the business has an aligned, supportive and focused decision making and organisation culture.

    Key responsibilities:

    Establish priorities in line with the company overall strategy. Work with Business heads to establish and continuously review the group’s key strategic priorities and translate them into strategic initiatives.
    Ensure all strategic initiatives meet shareholder ROI requirements and are in line with the Group’s risk appetite.
    Support the strategic planning process by working with the respective businesses in defining performance metrics and targets, designing new processes and establishing performance dialogues that cascade through the organisation based on data, developing dashboards that are data driven and ensuring alignment across all BUs.
    Implement data analytics projects to help manage the organisation through data and to drive performance based on data and insights arising from deep analytics.
    Work with BU heads to translate strategy into actionable and quantitative plans; Lead the development and innovation of new strategic initiatives and assist management in decision making.
    Provide actionable insights to improve strategy and performance through financial analysis and modelling.
    Develop dashboards, executive summaries, and weekly/monthly reports to measure against KPIs and market dynamics.
    Identify potential business issues and develop contingency plans to effectively mitigate risks.
    Contribute to key accounts by project managing work streams and/or leading delivery teams.
    Present findings from analysis to external and internal clients/stakeholders.
    Undertake market analysis/modelling, portfolio metric reporting, and operational support related to the firm/team’s strategy.
    Ensure all strategic initiatives are incorporated into yearly budgeting cycle;
    Where necessary, partner with business leaders, special committees, and consultants to support execution of key strategic initiatives.
    Deliver on performance requirements as defined in the Strategy and EPMO department’ strategy map, balanced scorecard and Personal Scorecard.
    Maintain a healthy and updated enterprise wide projects portfolio dashboard with the ability to quickly generate management reports on the portfolio status at any point in time. It is expected that the portfolio will consistently have projects at various staged of the project
    management lifecycle all the way from ideation to benefits realization.
    Provide key inputs for the annual financial integrated report and support its development from conception to completion.
    Engage with investors or plan investor meetings to discuss the strategy and progress.
    Able to create high level PowerPoint presentations on strategy and performance and present to relevant audience. 

    Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

    Bachelors or Graduates Degree in business, business administration, computer science, economics, statistics or equivalent experience.
    Experience with frameworks, statistics, and algorithm design with strong quantitative and financial modelling skills.
    3 – 5 years relevant experience or in a similar role.
    Comfortable utilizing business case development and strategic thinking to solve problems.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate the insights from findings to management and relevant stakeholders.
    A good financial/ commercial and business acumen with proper understanding of financial statements.
    Comfortable negotiating and collaborating with others and must be able to work with cross- functional teams.

    Technical/ Functional competencies:

    Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    Excellent networking, interpersonal and presentation skills.
    Flexibility and adaptability.
    Communications Skills.
    Excellent powerpoint and Excel skills.
    Knowledge in Diversity management.
    Ability to drive change.
    Stakeholder Management.
    Report writing-ability and ability to develop business cases.
    Strategic Planning.
    Decision making –ability to make strategic decisions in a timely and effective manner.
    High moral and ethical standing.
    Highly motivated.

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  • GSE Quality Control Officer

    GSE Quality Control Officer

    Brief Description        

    GSE Quality Control Officer is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance required to be carried out on all GSE, is performed to the required standards; and any corrective action resulting from quality compliance monitoring is compiled with. S/he is overall accountable for the implementation of the quality control program to ensure delivery of operational effectiveness at GSE, by monitoring and evaluating work processes to ensure compliance and conformance.

    Detailed Description        

    Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, processes, procedures, organization standards and local procedures is achieved so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
    Promote and maintain a positive safety culture, a healthy, secure, and cost-effective operation for Kenya Airways and Customer Airlines operations and ensure compliance with the relevant industry/legislative requirements and company procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
    Identify and report hazards, near misses, incidents, and accident.
    Ensure GSE maintenances is implemented as documented in line with policies and procedures at the hub.
    Compile reports for GSE Manager either manually or using the available systems following the conduct of internal audits/Inspections.
    Review and compile documentation before and after audits.
    Implement the Quality Control program at GSE Workshops to ensure consistent compliance with regulatory requirements and conformity with company policy and industry.
    Facilitate periodic internal audits/spot checks at GSE to ensure consistent compliance with regulatory requirements, company policy, procedures, and processes.
    Evaluate training needs and delivery to ensure that relevant skills are imparted for various roles to satisfy the business needs.
    Conduct periodic/preventive/scheduled maintenance checks and assessments to identify non-conformity.
    Support process improvement of maintenance, by ensuring the quality of spare parts that are aligned to relevant industry practices.
    Notify all GSE Supervisors/Managers of observed areas of non-compliance and regulatory issues including suggested mitigating actions.
    Monitor the implementation of all approved corrective action plans and evaluate the level of compliance.
    Facilitate wash-up sessions to ensure we achieve re-certification of IOSA/ISAGO. 15. Responsible for incoming inspection of components, parts, materials, tools and equipment, the related classification segregation according to manufacturers’ recommendation.
    Adhere to KQ WAY principles and best practices.

    Job Requirements        

    Relevant University degree.
    A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the airline industry 3 of which must be in airport handling.
    Thorough working knowledge relevant to the industry.
    Relevant quality control experience.
    Sound understanding of all workshop processes.
    Good technical skills and an understanding of equipment maintenance.
    A good understanding of equipment systems-pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical
    A thorough knowledge of the organization’s maintenance procedures.
    Sound understanding of all workshop processes.

    Additional Details        

    Planning and organization skills.
    Good report writing and number skills.
    Computer literacy.

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    i-pride.kenya-airways.com

  • Lead, Legal Advisor Principal, Innovative Climate Finance

    Lead, Legal Advisor Principal, Innovative Climate Finance

    OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

    FSDAi wishes to engage a seasoned legal advisor with in-depth professional expertise in investments transactions who wishes to apply those skills towards a developmental organisation making finance work for Africa. With direct reporting to the CIO, the Lead, Legal Advisor will lead the investment teams in their engagement with external counsel on legal due diligence and transaction documentation. The scope for the legal advisory role will mainly focus on investment transactions for FSDAi but there is additional scope for legal advisory work to FSD Africa for the grant-related transactions across the pillars. This will be a part-time role

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS

    Leading on legal structuring with the investment teams

    The Lead, legal advisor will identify the legal scope and requirements for each investment transaction working closely with the investment teams. These will be included in the scope of legal due diligence to be carried out by external legal counsel.

    Coordinating the appointment of suitable legal advisors on a deal-by-deal basis

    The Lead, legal advisor will also be involved in identifying suitable legal counsel, including drafting of TORs, and closely be involved in the procurement process to evaluate bids received from potential legal advisors, including price, deliverable terms etc. This will culminate in the appointment of suitable legal counsel that are fit for purpose at the best possible rate.

    Instructing, guiding, overseeing and ensuring efficient delivery of the legal due diligence process, drafting and signing of transaction documentation

    The Lead, legal advisor will act as the primary contact between FSDAi and the appointed external legal counsel in:

    Instructing legal requirements of a particular transaction based on the outputs from 1 and 2 above.
    Guiding, overseeing and ensuring efficient delivery of contracted legal due-diligence and drafting work to make sure that TORs are fully satisfied, delivered in reasonable time, within budget and in line with internal standards/templates.

    The advisor will also review draft transaction documentation in consultation with deal teams which will culminate in preparing final documents ready for signing. The advisor will be responsible for briefing the CIO and CEO on the transaction documents prior to signing.

    Monitoring post-closing compliance with transaction documentation and handling any legal matters post-closing

    The Lead, legal advisor will work closely with the deal teams and the Portfolio Risk Manager to ensure compliance of subsequent terms and conditions, adherence to key investment clauses and addressing reserved matters. The advisor will advise on key portfolio investment matters from a legal perspective, especially if these are likely to have a material impact on FSDAi or its shareholders.

    Ad-hoc legal matters from FSD Africa and FSDAi

    The Lead, legal advisor will be called upon to advise on any other ad-hoc legal matters that relate to FSDAi and FSD Africa from time to time. These could be pillar-specific or grant-specific legal advisory and will involve engagements with FSD Africa pillar heads.

    Carry out any other duties or special assignments as assigned by the Management.

    PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

    Qualifications and Education

    Master’s degree (LLM) and 12 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree (LLB) and 14 years of experience
    Relevant post-graduate qualification in Law with a practising certificate
    Excellent skills in written and spoken English, including drafting and reporting.

    Essential Experience, Knowledge and Skills

    15-20 years’ experience in corporate finance, in a law firm, with different jurisdictions within Sub-Saharan Africa
    Good understanding of English law and matters that are of legal importance in the UK.
    Desire to apply their commercial expertise for developmental/impact purposes.
    Adequate balance of seniority and capacity to engage intensively with FSDAi’ s Investment Managers, the external legal counsel, the investee’s legal teams during due-diligence and FSDAi’ s signatories during transaction closing.

    Desirable

    Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
    Previous experience of working in/with aid-funded projects
    Languages: French, local African languages

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  • Assistant Training Officer

    Assistant Training Officer

    Duties and Responsibilities.

    The person recruited will be involved in administration of JICA scholarship programs including but not limited to the following:

    Engagement in scholarship programs’ interview briefings, evaluation   of applications and handling related documentation.
    Communication with and coordination of potential applicants and screened applicants
    Support interview coordination and communication.
    Creation and maintenance of a running database of new graduates to facilitate organization of reporting sessions and follow up activities.
    Generation of articles for public relations showcasing the ABE Initiative scholarship program graduates and events organized for the program and highlighting the activities of other training programs featuring ex-participants and alumni associations.

    The person will also proactively learn and support staff in the training team with regards to implementation of the main training program including but not limited to performance of the following duties:

    Screening of potential applicants including management of appropriate documentation, timely and satisfactory communication within the team, other sector teams, relevant GOK agencies as well as JICA Headquarters and JICA domestic centres in Japan.
    Pre-departure arrangements for successful applicants.
    Logistical support for candidates from countries managed by JICA Kenya Office including timely and conclusive follow-up.
    Periodic update of the Knowledge Co-Creation Program’s (KCCP) accepted participants’ database to maintain the most current information on participants and their organizations.

    3.The person will also promote partnership with the Government of Kenya to facilitate participation in technical training programs (referred to as Third Country Training Program and/or In-Country Training Program respectively) by officials from neighbouring countries and/or Kenyan citizens.                

    In addition, the person will perform other duties including but not limited to the following.

    Active engagement with various JICA Alumni committees and follow up to update their contacts.
    Support to the various alumni associations’ activities as well as updating their databases.
    Logistical support for visiting Missions and other JICA activities.
    Handling emerging issues and activities related to Training including the External Advisor program, JICA Chair program, etc.
    Any   other   duties as    assigned   by      the     JICA Chief Representative/Senior Representative/Head of Training Sector.

    Qualification and Experience Required.

    Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
    Interest, understanding and sympathy for JICA projects.
    Three (3) to Five (5) years’ working experience in Administration and logistics support.
    Experience in management of training programs desirable and an added advantage.
    Computer literate and especially conversant with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    Strong affinity for teamwork.
    Capable of working with a public interest-oriented, customer-oriented, and results-oriented approach.
    Well organized and self-motivated to multitask effectively and work flexibly on a range of assignments, adjusting to a variety of complex evolving tasks and implementing plans and assignments to their satisfactory conclusion within set/tight timelines.
    Proactive attitude to prioritizing and handling administrative and routine tasks including initiating and responding to email and other correspondence, managing documentation, organizing appointments, and performing internal administration processes etc.)
    Public relations skills including story/article writing ability, photography, and social media skills.
    Proficient in both English and Kiswahili (reading, writing, and speaking).
    Study abroad or training experience in Japan, including under the ABE Initiative is an added advantage.

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    nel.com

  • Housekeeping Steward – CySuites Apartment Hotel

    Housekeeping Steward – CySuites Apartment Hotel

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Maintain all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products; ensure safe and sanitary storage and care of products
    Perform general sweeping, scrubbing, and mopping of hardwood, laminate, or tiled floors as needed
    In charge of vacuuming equipment; vacuum and clean carpets and perform further treatments such as shampoo or stain-removal as needed
    Dispose of trash from bins and containers
    Dust and polish furniture and room accessories as needed
    Scrub sinks, basins, bathtubs, showers, and toilets in private and public bathrooms
    Change linens and gather used linens such as sheets or towels for laundering
    Clean windows, glass surfaces, mirrors, and counters as needed
    Keep all public spaces neat and tidy
    Report repairs and replacements needed when encountered
    Manage and account for any inventory and items issued to the them
    Conduct monthly and regular stock takes of all items in the rooms of operation
    Provide high standards of cleanliness in rooms
    Getting feedback from guests regarding their experience and communicate the feedback to the relevant parties..
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

    REQUIREMENTS

    Diploma or a Certificate in Hotel and Institutional Housekeeping and Laundry or equivalent
    A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience
    Highly motivated and target driven individuals with relevant work experience
    Work planning and organization skills
    Communication and interpersonal skills
    Safety and hygiene awareness
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  • Senior Supply Officer PPH Officer

    Senior Supply Officer PPH Officer

    Duties

     Analyse the existing infrastructure and ensure that it is optimally aligned with the operational needs.
     Coordinate and manage all activities pertaining to the supply chain function including planning, sourcing, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, asset and fleet management in the operation.
     Coordinate and manage the procurement process to ensure timely, costeffective and adequate delivery of commodities and services to support operational needs.
     Develop relevant contacts and build constructive relations with government authorities, implementing partners, UN agencies and others, to foster mutual cooperation for the timely delivery of relief items avoiding bottlenecks such as streamlining customs clearance processes.
     Set up and adapt standard supply chain structures to the local environment that are consistent with the operational needs.
     Support and guide the office should they need additional office space or extensions to their office leases, lease hold improvements or other construction. Carry out the procurement aspect of the establishment of office leases or extensions.
     Coordinate with CBI stakeholders the design and implementation of the market assessment and market monitoring to determine if CBI is option. Carry out the procurement action to contract Financial Service Providers (FSP).
     Identify partners for supply chain projects based on objectives, priorities, strengths and resources of the Partner and/or contractor, according to criteria consistent with UNHCR rules and regulations.
     Identify, assess and select vendors based on their capability for delivering commodities and services. Maintain vendor and item master databases.
     Implement effective asset and fleet management that regularly monitors the asset/fleet pool, increase efficiency and safeguards the investment of the organisation.
     Draw up plans for the disposal and replacement of old and obsolete asset and coordinate with SMS on the proper disposal of assets.
     Analyse the quality of commodities and services delivered in relation to the needs of the location and established quality standards.
     Coordinate activities of Partners and/or contractors performing supply related activities, and ensure that they understand and adhere to relevant UNHCR rules and procedures. Ensure Supply participation in the multifunctional teams for partner verification.
     Establish and maintain an efficient and skilled workforce that is capable of supporting ongoing operations.
     Maintain an uptodate overview of the location`s supply chain capacity and preparedness, as well as, that of its partners to ensure that adequate capacity exist also to cover emergencies.
     Monitor the quality and accuracy of supply chain related data in relevant business systems. Compile and analyse statistical information, identify trends and developments in supply chain related matters that will assist in decision making.
     Resolve difficulties in the local supply chain by finding solutions to problems and bottlenecks, and provide regular reports on supply chain activities, the status of requests and the availability of items in the supply chain.
     Disseminate, promote commitment to and monitor compliance with UNHCR’s global policies, standards and guidance on supply chain management.
     Ensure effective information flow in the supply chain and adapt process and documents to the prevailing environment.
     Coordinate the work of the supply units so as to achieve operational objectives in a timely and costeffective manner. Ensure the effective and efficient use of financial and material resources within the rules and procedures of UNHCR.
     Prepare plans for delivery of relief items according to UNHCR’s short and medium term requirements.
     Plan and develop an effective procurement plan for the geographical area of responsibility taking into account local procurement options. Use procurement planning tools and DEMANTRA demand planning.
     Ensure adequate capacity to respond to an emergency and develop contingency plans for the supply function as part of the operational plan.
     Act as exofficio for the related contract committee. Review and/or clear procurement cases for the relevant procurement authority.
     Assess the environment and situation in which a supply operation will take place. Implement supply operations in the best manner possible through elimination of obstacles.
     Sustain the supply chain’s capacity throughout an emergency and ensure an efficient flow of relief items to the persons of concern. Rapidly respond to changing needs and quickly reallocate resources when required.
     Implement practical projects to improve supply performance that has clear objectives, timescales, tasks and resources defined. Monitor the project execution against the plans and take action when actual implementation deviates from plans.
     Perform other related duties as required.

    In the Regional Bureaux:

     Advise Country Operation on how to implement supply operations based on interpretations of the situation and conclusions to how the operation can be best implemented.
     Ensure that global Supply policies are understood by all Supply teams in the region by offering summaries and relevant interpretations in the regional context.
     Seek opportunities for regionalizing and streamlining Supply operations where operational advantage can be achieved
     Track the progress of specific periodic operations and provide guidance that ensures timely implementation.
     Organize and deliver training at regional level in the different Supply functions such as procurement, logistics, asset and fleet management.
     Coach and advise individuals or Supply teams as requested.
     Tracks global Supply KPIs for the region and devise regional ones as required.
     Monitor all periodic Supply exercises such as monthly reconciliations, quarterly physical inventory exercises, yearend accounts closure procedures and ensure that they are implemented throughout the region.
     Regularly visit country operations and their Supply teams including visits to camps and other operational sites, provide oversight and support within the operational context.
     Provide a diagnostic on MSRP management reports for country operations, and coordinating with the Regional Supply Coordinator for necessary followup to ensure that data, in particular stocks accurately and completely reflect the reality in the warehouses.
     Review country financial reports and work with the Country Operations Supply Team leaders to address red areas relating to Supply aspects of operations.
     Ensure that country needs assessment plans are established, combine them into regional procurement plans and monitor their timely implementation and changes based on operational needs.
     Monitor and advise operations on import and customs clearance (as required) to resolve and ensure bottlenecks a smooth flow of goods to the operations.
     Ensure coordinated emergency deployments of supply staff in consultation with SMS to countries in the Bureau.
     Perform other related duties as required.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Years of Experience / Degree Level

    For P4/NOD  9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree

    Field(s) of Education

    Supply Chain Management; Business Administration; International Commerce; Engineering or other relevant field.
    (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

    Certificates and/or Licenses

    Certificate from Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies, e.g. CFIPS, CMIPS, MCIPS
    (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

    Relevant Job Experience
    Essential

    Proficient knowledge of logistics/supply systems with proven experience at previous work positions, preferably UN. Good working knowledge and experience in handling contract issues in the context of UN policies and standards. Experience in contract negotiations; ability to provide technical guidance to subordinate staff; ability to plan and organise work assignments, often under close deadlines. Proven ability to deal with multiple tasks with speed, in a courteous and service oriented manner. Proven ability to manage a team.

    Desirable

    Database management skills and experience and working knowledge of ERP systems, ideally of UNHCR¿s MSRP Supply Chain Module would be an advantage. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to deal with persons of different cultural and educational backgrounds. Technical knowledge of types of services, supplies and goods purchased by UNHCR for Headquarters, Regional and Field Offices would be an advantage. Relevant training, such as CIPS, or other public procurement trainings. Knowledge of UN and UNHCR Financial Regulations and Rules relating to procurement and UNHCR Chapter 8. Aviation services knowledge for movements of goods/passengers.

    Functional Skills

    UNUN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations and Procedures
    SCSupply Planning
    SCUN/UNHCR Procurement Rules and Procedures
    DMDatabase Management
    (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

    Language Requirements

    For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
    For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
    For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

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  • Regional Award Management Officer

    Regional Award Management Officer

    ROLE PURPOSE:

    The Regional Award Management Officer provides support to the regional Award Management team in the planning, securing and managing of both development and humanitarian awards, through all stages of the Award Cycle (inception to close out).  The position involves supporting award information management and compliance with SCI systems and processes. This is a highly collaborative role, working daily with stakeholders throughout Save the Children across the world, to facilitate a culture of strong operational and program quality.
    As a key member of the East and Southern Africa Regional (ESARO) Operations team, the Award Officer will work closely with the Head of Regional Award Management and Strategic Portfolio to ensure that the members and the Country Offices in the ESARO have strong Award Management – planning, securing and managing their funding portfolios and sub-grants effectively – in line with the SCI Quality Framework and donor requirements.
    The Officer supports and helps manage regional learning & capacity building initiatives; provides compelling data-based insights and analysis to senior leadership as needed; and provides support to users of the online global Award Management System. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the Officer will be expected to work flexibly outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly. The Officer may be called upon to deploy for a humanitarian response at short notice.

    SCOPE OF ROLE:

    Reports to: Regional Awards Manager.

    Staff reporting to this post: N/A

    Role Dimensions: This role will work closely with the Regional Office Awards team, East and Southern Africa Country office Awards teams, ESA COs partnership focal points, SCI Centre Awards team, Regional office Program Operations, Finance and PDQI teams etc.

    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

    Award Management

    Award Management System (AMS)

    Provide peer-leadership, face to face and live online training/orientation, and day-to-day coaching and guidance to COs as requested.
     Monitor system use and maintain awareness of strengths, weaknesses and gaps in all Country Offices in the Region.
    Contribute to the global work of the AMS Management Group– proposing, testing and de-bugging new global system developments, and communicating them clearly to users in East and Southern Africa Region.
    Support in system roll outs and enhancements as needed (e.g., PPM Prime, RFT, Coding, Power BI)

    Award Management for SCI Directly Received Awards

    Together with the Regional Awards Manager- SCI Led funding and in collaboration with the Regional Award Specialist, understand new requirements for Regional Office in account management of Save the Children’s Directly Received Awards.
    Once standards are defined, Support Country Offices to understand and meet institutional donor requirements, and the core requirements of the SCI Quality Framework & Essential Standards, including partnership. 
    Support the Regional Head of Awards Management, Donor Compliance and Strategic partnerships and the Regional Director by undertaking review of donor agreements and amendments review and coordinating approvals as required.

    Management Reporting & Analysis

    Produce monthly and quarterly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports and relevant data reports to support trends analysis and risk identification to the operations team.
    Undertake research tasks (as directed, and on own initiative) to identify emerging or under-resourced risks and challenges in SCI award/grant management throughout ESARO.
    Ensure donor budget lines in AMS are as needed for donor reporting requirements.
    Ensure documents upkeep on AMS.
    Support and assist the Head of Award Management in monitoring, implementation and evaluation of capacity building approaches to measure their effectiveness.
    Write and provide regional updates and bulletins on Award Management issues.
    Prepare Strategic Portfolio Analysis Report to inform New Business Development Initiatives and Management Decisions.

    Partnerships – Sub awards and sub grantee management

    Support program staff to comply with Save the Children partnership policies and procedures and ensure all implementing partners undergo legal vetting on AMS and preparation of partner agreements are undertaken as per partnership processes to ensure donor compliance.
    Working with CO Awards and Partnership teams, ensure that the partner data integrity and completeness of information in the system for all partner documentation including reports is uploaded onto AMS through spot checks of AMS data.
    Support coordination of the monthly calls with Partnership Focal points to discuss partnership management and share best practices.

    Humanitarian Response

    Provide direct and/or remote support to emergency responses as required, including administrative work and effective management of humanitarian pooled funds and appeal funds, including sub-award agreements with specific COs/members. 

    BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

    Accountability:

    holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
    holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

    Ambition:

    sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
    widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
    future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

    Collaboration:

    builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
    values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
    approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

    Creativity:

    develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
    willing to take disciplined risks.

    Integrity:

    honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

    QUALIFICATIONS   

    Undergraduate degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Law, Business Administration or Finance or a relevant field.

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Essential:

    A minimum 3 years of experience in award/finance or a similar functional area within an NGO.
    Demonstrated interest in career in donor-funded project management with International NGOs, particularly those addressing human/children’s rights and those applying partnership approaches.
    Exposure to developing proposals (narrative and financial), negotiating agreements and managing compliance of major institutional donors in the development sector (e.g., USAID, EC, ECHO, UNICEF, DFAT, etc.) including knowledge of grant documents & compliance issues.
    Demonstrable experience in grant/contract management and financial management
     Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent documentation skills are a must.
    Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
    Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    Highly developed interpersonal and English communication skills including influencing and negotiation
    Commitment to goals and values of Save the Children.
    Excellent time management and planning capacity
    Experience working with implementing partners and managing sub awards/grants.

    Desirable:

    Experience in financial accounting and accounting systems (i.e., Agresso).
    Experience with Save the Children Award Management System (AMS). 
    Experience working in across departments and in business processes.

    Additional job responsibilities

    The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

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    hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com

  • Finance Lead, FURAHA Venture – SC Ventures

    Finance Lead, FURAHA Venture – SC Ventures

    About Furaha

    Credit penetration among retail individuals in most African countries is low given the poor penetration of credit bureaus and evolving maturity of alternate data to build credit footprints for borrowers. Furaha is addressing this by building a microlending platform that enables ‘purpose-driven’ loans to mass market customers across Africa, starting with Uganda as its first market. Furaha combines market-leading technology with a responsible lending approach, aiming to be a force for good to the individuals and communities it addresses.
    Furaha is backed by SC Ventures (SCV), the innovation unit of Standard Chartered Bank.

    Who we are looking for

    The Finance Lead (“Finance Lead”) is a core member of the management team of Furaha and a key trusted advisor to the business. You will be responsible for the accounting, reconciliation and reporting, financial planning and use of analytics to leverage Furaha’s digital and data driven core. You will also support fund raising, both to enable operational growth of the platform as well as to increase working capital available to lend.
    The role is a full-time position. While Furaha is being incorporated as a legal entity, you will be onboarded and payrolled through an outsourced agency partner affiliated with SC Ventures. After incorporation, we expect to make this role a permanent position under Furaha directly.

    Responsibilities 

    Strategy, Business and Operations

    Provide the strategic thought leadership on all the financial-related aspects of Furaha.
    Be responsible for accounting and financial activities, including treasury, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, income statements, revenue development, and financial reporting.
    Along with the Lending Lead, enable Loan reconciliation and payments to ecosystem partners including telcos and payment aggregators who are part of Furaha’s loan journey
    Drive enhanced analytical reporting for key business and financial indicators. This will also require business focused conversations at all levels of the team and partners.
    Financial planning and budgeting to support the medium-term business and expansion plans for Furaha
    Engage with SC Ventures & Investors on financial performance, valuation and support co-CEOs in fund raising activities
    Support co-CEOs to continue to refine and improve business model, especially in terms of pricing and margins.

    Processes and Risk Management

    The Finance lead will manage the company’s financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems (including setting up systems to maintain records in accounting systems, including maintenance of general ledger and subsidiary ledgers, fixed asset register and journal entry preparation and posting, reconciliation with the underlying transaction processing system).
    Corporate and VAT regulations compliance and timely submission of returns. Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and reporting systems; identify and implement improvements
    Manage timely payments of all the vendor invoices and other business expenditures
    Prepare periodic management reporting and financial statements
    Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
    The role will require a control mindset and adherence to the relevant risk framework for Business Ventures.
    Lead the forecasting, annual budgeting exercise
    Ensure operational continuity

    People & Talent

    Lead through example and build the appropriate culture and values.
    Initially the role will be an individual one but as Furaha expands, this role will build up a lean Finance & Operations function to deliver on the requirements noted in this document

     Regulatory & Business Conduct

    Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
    Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
    Exercise authorities delegated by the Board of Directors and act in accordance with Articles of Association
    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

    Key Stakeholders

    Co-CEOs Furaha
    Operating Partner, SC Ventures
    SC Ventures CFO and team
    Associated SCB Finance teams, tax, financial and regulatory reporting
    External ecosystem partners

    Skills and Experience

    7-10 years of experience in accounting, financial controls with operational knowledge of IFRS and experience with treasury functions. Experience in Business Finance and analytics will be an advantage.
    Strong analytical and numerical skills, familiarity with financial models and tools, proficiency in financial analysis software, and other analytical packages
    Experience in early-stage Financial services entities involved in lending in Africa will be a huge advantage.
    You enjoy working independently and are able to take informative decisions independently. You enjoy mentoring and teaching others to create a world class cohesive team
    Energy and desire to succeed; follows through on commitments; pushes self and others to deliver exceptional results.
    Ability to work across cultures and backgrounds is a must. Seeing things from multiple perspectives and being easy to work with.
    Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CMA) will be added advantage.

    About SC Ventures

    SC Ventures (“SCV”) was established in 2018 with the purpose of “Rewiring the DNA in Banking” by bringing three distinct areas together:
    The eXellerator Lab, enabling innovation at large in the Bank by supporting intrapreneurs and their ideas, collaborating with fintech’s through the SCV Fintech Bridge and engaging with clients and co-creation ideas
    The Investment Fund (“Fund”), tasked to acquire minority stakes in fintech companies (“fintechs”) whose technology has been successfully validated in the Group
    Venture building, with the objective of exploring new business models (“ventures”), in the way it engages existing new customers and markets.
    There are c.120 team members (excluding individual ventures), including dedicated colleagues from the Group’s support functions, based in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Nairobi, London and San Francisco.

    Apply via :

    scb.taleo.net

  • ICT Business Partner

    ICT Business Partner

    Job Purpose:

    The role holder would Champion Britam’s Technological transformation within the Corporate Segments.

    Key responsibilities:

    To be the strategic adviser to the Corporate Segments leadership on how to leverage on IT as a strategic enabler of business. 
    Lead delivery of IT components of all IT strategic initiatives within the Corporate Segments.
    Collaborate with the rest of the Corporate Segments MANCO to drive strategic change. 
    He/ She is a change driver who influences colleagues to adopt to new technologies and ways of working.
    IT infrastructure value delivery and IT PMO teams to deliver system and process enhancements. 
    Responsible for day to day system administration, support and maintenance tasks. Their KPI’s include system availability or issue resolution SLAs.
    Gain intimate knowledge of the BU strategic and operational imperatives, Britam’s corporate strategy and its resultant IT strategy. The Business Partner marries delivery of the Segment’s IT initiatives and Group IT initiatives ensuring the Segment and Britam Group succeed by building an IT ecosystem in line with the corporate vision of “diversified financial services group”.
    Provide a single point of contact for Corporate Segments on all matters IT. They engage with the rest of the IT function to provide the Corporate Segments leader with consolidated view of the status of IT operations, projects and security within the Corporate Segments.
    Advice the Corporate Segments on IT risk management processes and procedures and IT capabilities required to manage segments operational risks.
    Advice and support the segment Manco to prioritize Corporate Segments IT initiatives for the year and ensure these are captured in the Group IT plan and budget.
    Ensure the Corporate Segments IT initiatives comply to the Britam Enterprise Architecture.

    Key Performance Measures:

    As described in your Personal Scorecard.

    Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

    Bachelors in Computer Science/ Technology.
    Masters in Computer Science/Technology Management is an added advantage.
    7-10 years’ experience in IT Services and System Development, 3-4 years of which should be in a management position. 
    Certified Business Analyst Professional – CBAP.
    TOGAF Certified Enterprise Architect.
    Oracle Certified Master – Java EE.
    Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
    ITIL Master, TOGAF certified.
    5 years’ experience in covering product development and at least three of which should be in business and innovation.

    Technical/ Functional competencies:

    Demonstrate a strong understanding of and high regard for emerging mobile, web technologies and Systems Development GI Cycle (SDLC) as well as project management processes and execution.
    Have expert knowledge of Mobile infrastructure, internet technologies, ecommerce and e-payment technologies.
    A sound understanding of portfolio, programme and project management and a track record of delivering and enabling large-scale complex change programmes.
    Exceptional inter-personal skills. 
    Leadership skills.
    Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.
    Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

    Apply via :

    britam.taleo.net