Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Jan 24, 2020

  • Director, Gender Platform

    Director, Gender Platform

    The Platform
    The gender platform, hosted by ILRI in Nairobi, brings together CGIAR centres and numerous partners from around the world in a collaborative effort to make CGIAR the thought leader for gender in agricultural research for development (AR4D) and support the transformation of agriculture and food systems to be equitable, sustainable and climate resilient. The GENDER Platform aims to (1) generate high-quality research-based evidence to influence the broader AR4D ecosystem to integrate gender and achieve gender-equal outcomes (2) create an enabling environment in which gender equality is embraced as a core principle in priority setting, research and communication within CGIAR and its partners, and (3) facilitate the capacity development of CGIAR and its partners to carry out gender-integrated and gender-strategic research that is transformative and strengthens global, regional and national food systems. The Platform builds on and expands the work of CGIAR’s current gender platform.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Inspire and engage the gender researchers within CGIAR and beyond to develop and nurture a Platform that is inclusive and contributes to excellence in gender research in the CGIAR, ensuring transparency and accountability in Platform functioning.
    Provide intellectual and management leadership for the Platform, ensuring that all components are coherent, function well and meet their milestones.
    Set strategic research priorities for the Platform, with the guidance of the advisory committee and working closely with the Platform science leader, management committee, the module leaders, CGIAR science leaders, and other CGIAR platforms.
    Lead the process of organizational change in CGIAR and its key partners to integrate gender equality as a core principle, working closely with the gender research coordinators in each centre, centre management, CGIAR science leaders and CGIAR Systems Management Office.
    Identify and establish key research, development and policy partnerships and alliances, including with donors, governments, regional and subregional bodies.
    Design and lead periodic critical reflections to facilitate adaptive management of the Platform to remain relevant and effective.
    Mobilize resources for the Platform from established and new funding partners.
    Oversee coordination of work plans, budgets, reporting, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation among participating centres and strategic partners.
    Supervise Platform staff.
    Lead broader communication for the Platform, including by providing guidance to the development and implementation of Platform communication and capacity development strategies.
    Represent the Platform externally and within the CGIAR system and contribute to system-level functions.

    Requirements

    PhD in a relevant discipline, such as gender studies, sociology, anthropology, agricultural economics, economics, political science, or other social sciences
    Internationally recognized expertise in gender in agriculture and food systems research including a peer-reviewed publication record on gender & agriculture/NRM
    At least 12 years of relevant experience, including research management experience, in an international, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment.
    Demonstrated leadership and management skills including building consensus among diverse institutional partners and stakeholders
    Experience from within CGIAR would be an advantage
    Ability to connect evidence from research to development and policy and to get those options into development and policy dialogues
    Exposure to Africa, Asia and/or Latin America
    Proven fundraising record
    Proven expertise in leading collaborative and cross-cutting research
    Familiarity with the current state of knowledge, policy, and practice across the Platform’s research agenda
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Developing country nationals are encouraged to apply
    Fluency in English, with proficiency in other international languages preferred

    Terms of Appointment
    This is position is at job level HG 22 and it is open to both national and international applicants. The position is a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances

  • Head, Busness Development

    Head, Busness Development

    Job Summary
    As the head business development unit- Graduate programs the role holder will be expected to market, sell and oversee the business development team, while building and cultivating sustainable key relationships with potential public sector and private sector partners, nationally and internationally.
    Responsibilities
    Sales:

    Targeting new clients for business development and proposing new initiatives for existing clients, to increase sales opportunities and achieve personal and team financial targets.
    Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, developing industry linkages to sustain SBS as their knowledge partner in transforming Africa leaders.
    Continually devise ways to increase customer experience and maintain lasting client and partner relationships.

    Marketing:

    Undertaking continuous business intelligence to understand client needs at organization, industry and country level to ensure proposal of relevant and timely executive education and consultancy solutions.
    Tracking client satisfaction with frequent client review meetings and effective evaluation of programmes and consultancy engagements.

    Operational Excellence:

    Supporting faculty members to ensure delivery of client promise and delivery of expected outcomes to the clients.
    Initiating and driving the program review process in liaison with Director Graduate Programmes, Academic directors, and programme management team.
    Preparing internal management reports and client reports as required, to support data-driven decision making for enhanced client relations and effective process improvement.
    Oversee the Business Development Team in the Graduate Programmes Department.

    Key Account Management:

    Developing long term plans for each key account; this will involve detailed objective setting, managing buying cycles amongst others tasks.
    Growing the portfolio of key accounts

  • Finance and Operations Manager

    Finance and Operations Manager

    Job Summary
    Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance and Operations Manager will be based in Nairobi and will provide leadership and strategic direction to the operations functions of Act! including Finance, Grants and Administration. S/he will be responsible for ensuring seamless operations in support of Act! and its partner CSOs in achieving rigorous financial reporting and management systems. The Finance and Operations Manager will also work in a peer relationship with the Director of Programs, Heads of Divisions, Human Resources and Resource Mobilization Managers on budgetary, donor compliance as well as statutory requirements with regards to program staffing, financial and grants related activities. The position holder will take overall responsibility for the quality standards of the tools and materials Act!’ uses to deliver effective grants, financial and operational services to our stakeholders.
    Key Responsibilities
    Financial Planning & Management:

    Provides leadership, vision and supervision roles for finance personnel to ensure attainment of set finance goals. Develops finance function’s short to medium term strategies in line with Act!’s corporate strategies.
    Ensure that all financial documentation is maintained according to Act!’s standards and donor requirements to the extent they can be fully audited with limited or no adverse findings.
    Leads the development and implementation of financial policies, rules and procedures that meet industry best practices and ensure full understanding by staff and compliance of the financial management process at all levels within Act!.
    Leads the continuous improvement of internal control systems that minimize financial risks, monitor the performance of Act!s flow of funds and adherence to approved budgets.
    Maintains and strengthen a good working relationship with the Banks and other key stakeholders.
    Ensures overall finance related statutory compliance for Act!.
    Coordinates the external audits (projects & institutional).
    Lead the development of annual organizational financial plan and budget process to ensure reasonableness and donor compliance.
    Oversee the preparation of financial reports for internal management as well as external purposes.
    Review and approval of invoices/ reports to donors for program, directly under him or her or ensure proper systems for approval of invoices/ reports to donors are in place for all programs.
    Review and analysis of monthly management accounts and management reports as required by budget holders.
    Tracking of overall program budgets, follow up of funds disbursement from donors and ensuring financial compliance during program implementation and program close out.
    Monitoring of the overhead budget and unrestricted income.
    Providing guidance on best business practices on Act!’s consultancy assignments and revenues generated from those assignments (offering support to Tenda Advisory Services).
    Monthly review of financial data in the ACCPAC System.
    Development of project budgets (at proposal stage) in liaison with the New Business Development Team.
    Review of Monthly Payroll, Quarterly and Annual Statutory Returns.
    Review of the year-end financial statements and statutory reports in readiness for annual audits.
    Develop and ensure strict adherence to periodic (monthly quarterly & annual) cash flow forecasts for the Organization.

    Operations (IT and Administrative) Management:

    Provide leadership, vision and supervision roles for Administration and IT personnel to ensure attainment of Act!s strategic goals and standards.
    Lead the development of Administration, procurement and IT function’s short to medium term plans/strategies in line with Act!’s organizational effectiveness strategies.
    Lead the development and implementation of Administration, Procurement and IT policies, rules and procedures that meet industry best practices and ensure full understanding by staff and compliance of the policies, rules and procedures at all levels within Act!.
    Develop operational systems to ensure efficient and effective running of all office operations at both the main and field office levels.
    Lead the establishment and implementation of an assets management system that safeguards Act!’s assets including insurance underwriting to ensure Act! assets remain fully insured against all risks at all times.
    Ensure annual audits of the assets management system to match the procured verses actual assets available through the purchase records.
    Oversee the development and implementation of a security management system and protocols to support Act!s operations both at the main and field offices.

    Strategic Leadership and Management

    Provide inputs and regular advice the CEO on fiduciary, statutory compliance and risk management matters of the whole organization.
    Support development and review of Act!’s Strategic Plan, Risk Management Strategy, and Corporate Sustainability initiatives.
    Support the enhancement of efficiency and effectiveness of Act!’s business model and pathway to institutional sustainability.
    Provide technical support to the CEO in preparation of and adherence to budget, financial projections and other financial reports for the Board and other purposes.
    Lead the implementation of Act!’s Strategic Plan in matters of finance, risk management, funds management and new business development.
    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of major donors’ rules and regulations and ensure implementation at all times.

    Capacity Building & Coordination:

    Oversee the development of training materials for staff/grantees on understanding the financial management system and compliance with donor regulations.
    Coordinate training needs assessments and facilitation of relevant training courses for staff and Act! grantees on financial management, proposal budget development, and other capacity enhancement interventions.
    In liaison with the grants team in charge, coordinate, organize and facilitate (as necessary) financial management mentoring and or workshops for partners to provide guidance on good financial management practices.

    Financial Monitoring, Donor and Grantee Reporting:

    Oversee monitoring of grantee advance and liquidation balances closely and ensure timely liquidations.
    Oversee review of cost share reports from partner organizations to ensure compliance against grant commitments.
    Oversee the compilation of data and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
    Closely monitor obligations from donors and grant obligations to ensure that Act! never commits more funds than allowable.
    Work with the Head of Programs to ensure that the grantees projects are implemented as per the proposal and donor specifications.

    Qualification, Experience and Skills:
    Academic Qualifications
    A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or a business field, and Master’s degree (in a relevant subject) are a requirement.
    Professional Qualifications
    Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or ACCA qualifications is mandatory. Additional certifications in finance are is added advantage.
    Indicative level of Experience

    At least 8 years’ work experience managing finance and operations of major donor grants and contracts.
    At least five years’ experience in administering grants and contracts.
    Experience in staff supervision and management of large programme operations.
    Good experience working with financial applications (e.g. ACCPAC) and/or any other large computerized financial system.

    Essential Skills and Competencies

    Familiarity with major donors’ auditing requirements and demonstrated ability to exercise basic financial and administrative oversight.
    Ability to train CSOs & Staff on financial management and required reporting preferred.
    Good analytical skills to successfully perform financial reviews and other quantitative analyses.
    Task and results oriented and must possess good follow through skills.
    Ability to independently prioritize and successfully perform assigned tasks.
    Ability to work on short deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
    Effective written and oral communications skills.
    Highly organized and able to develop and streamline systems for efficient conduct of day-to-day tasks.
    Ability to say no when professionalism is not being followed by senior and overbearing members of staff.
    Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite products especially spread sheets for budget preparation purposes.

  • School Principal Headteacher

    School Principal Headteacher

    Our Client a Private Group of Schools operating various Campus in Nairobi is seeking to fill the position of School Principal.
    Job Summary: The Successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic direction in the primary school section. i.e grade 1 – 6. Develop curricular, teaching methods, monitor student achievements, parental involvement, revise policies and procedures, administer the budget, evaluate staff and oversee school facilities. Provide strong leadership, and be able to give clear direction and guidance to the management team, whilst at the same time allowing them the autonomy to operate successfully
    MAIN JOBS & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Shaping a vision of academic success for all learners
    Provide leadership and be able to give clear direction and guidance.
    developing a culture of performance in the school
    Cultivating leadership in staff
    Managing head teachers.
    Implementing policies and procedures
    Managing emerging issues within the schools
    Liaison person between school, stakeholders e.g Board, Ministry of Education, county Government etc,
    Attending school functions.
    Attending Board meetings
    Recommend yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manage School’s resources within those budget guidelines.
    Identifying risks and ensuring appropriate strategies are in place.
    Evaluating the success of the organization.
    Developing strategies for school growth.

    Developing and implementing operational policies.
    Acting as the primary spokesperson for the organization.

    Qualifications & Skills:

    Degree or Diploma in Education or equivalent qualification
    At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
    Registered by TSC
    Track record in educational leadership including school administration, classroom instruction, lesson plans, pupil assessment and staff development.
    -Having a can-do, problem-solving attitude.
    Strong influencing skills.
    Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
    Ability to plan own workload effectively and to delegate.
    Sociable personality.
    Ability to work under pressure.
    Problem solving.

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  • Internship Opportunities

    Internship Opportunities

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    The society seeks to engage highly motivated applicants from suitable qualified candidates to fill 10 internship posts.  The interns will be deployed in the following departments:-.  
     
    Vacant Positions

    Logistics Assistants
    Quality Assurance & Extension Assistants
    Quality Assurance Assistants
    Production Machine Operators
    Housekeeper/Laundry Operators

    Requirements for engagement as an intern

    Kenya citizen,
    A degree holder from recognized university who graduated not more than 2 years ago, aged 24 – 28 years  in the following fields:-
    Bachelors  in logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management or Procurement,
    BSC  in Dairy Science  / Food science and Technology  or related field,   

    Or

    Higher Diploma/Diploma in:-

    Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management or Procurement,
    Dairy Science/Food Science & Technology/Dairy Technology,
    Animal Health,
    Housekeeping & Laundry Operations

    Note
    Duration of Internship:   12 months,
    Stipend:
    The intern will be paid a monthly stipend as determined by the society for degree/higher diploma and diploma holders,
    Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted,
    Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interview,
    It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

  • Customer Experience Manager

    Customer Experience Manager

    Introduction
    Reporting to the Head of Operations for the Life Business, the job holder is individually accountable for overseeing the Life Business customer service department and ensuring the company delivers the highest level of customer Experience possible. The Job holder will also Supervise, coach & mentor the Customer Service team.
    Minimum Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
    Professional qualifications in Insurance e.g ACII, Institute of Customer Service
    Minimum 4 years’ work experience in Customer Experience in a senior role
    Proficient in MS Office suite applications
    Self driven & proven regarding Customer experience- acute attention to Customer issues
    Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a fast paced environment,
    Effectively manage competing and/or changing priorities
    Problem-solving skills
    Excellent Stakeholder Management -Able to relate well to people at all levels
    Attention to detail
    High sense of responsibility
    Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening
    Customer orientation
    Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation skills, and decision making skills
    Excellent organizational skills -Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively

    Job Specification

    Drive Superior Customer Experience performance.
    Propose and promote internal and external Customer Experience initiatives within the Organization.
    Responsible for overseeing the Life Business customer service department and ensuring the company delivers the highest level of customer service possible.
    Maintain superior levels of Customer Experience by providing real time solutions to Customer complaints
    Implement customer initiatives that lead to developing an intimate relationship with our Customers as opposed to a transactional mien.
    Determine customer service requirements by maintaining contact with customers; visiting operational environments; conducting customer surveys and benchmarking best practices and analyzing customer information and applications.
    Improve customer service procedures, policies and standards for the customer service department with a view to having superior customer experience.
    Reputational risk detection, management and reporting.
    Ensure awareness and adherence to applicable SLAs.
    Provide regular reports for Customer Experience monitoring and analysis.

  • Finance Officer- Western Region

    Finance Officer- Western Region

    Job purpose:
    He/ she will support the HSDSA CLUSTER 1 Project in Western region in financial management, cost analysis and reporting on project activities and resources
    Key responsibilities
    Finance Management

    Review & process requisitions ensuring timely payments
    Prepare projects’ monthly cash flow projections MCMP ensuring timely requests for replenishment of the project bank account from HQ
    Prepare bank reconciliations, debtors and creditors reconciliation
    Timely posting of data in Navision accounting system
    Ensure proper book keeping maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable
    File payment vouchers, receipts, stamp them paid and follow up on any issues raised during internal audit
    Prepare reimbursement invoices and send them to the donors on a timely basis as stipulated in the donor agreements
    Ensure proper petty cash management
    Enforce compliance to finance, procurement and administration manuals in the region

    Finance Management

    Review & process requisitions ensuring timely payments
    Prepare projects’ monthly cash flow projections MCMP ensuring timely requests for replenishment of the project bank account from HQ
    Prepare bank reconciliations, debtors and creditors reconciliation
    Timely posting of data in Navision accounting system
    Ensure proper book keeping maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable
    File payment vouchers, receipts, stamp them paid and follow up on any issues raised during internal audit
    Prepare reimbursement invoices and send them to the donors on a timely basis as stipulated in the donor agreements
    Ensure proper petty cash management
    Enforce compliance to finance, procurement and administration manuals in the region

    Budgeting and budget monitoring

    Take part in proposal development and support the team in budget preparation
    Ensure proper budget implementation to ensure adherence to budget lines
    Maintain a 4% budget variance

    Reporting

    Prepare western projects’ budget variance reports and share with the finance manager by 26th of every month in preparation for Organizational Management Team meetings.
    Prepare monthly financial reports (MFRs) for all the HSDSA CLUSTER 1 project and submit to Finance & Grants Manager by 2nd of every month.
    In accordance with donor requirements, create or maintain procedures for capturing and publishing monthly, quarterly and annual project technical and financial reports.
    Ensure western region reports are sent to the donors on a timely basis.
    Facilitate timely submission of DA1 forms to PATH on a monthly basis

    Audit and Audit Processes.

    Facilitate donor reviews and resolve any queries arising from the review.
    Facilitate annual project audits for the region where applicable.
    Prepare audit schedules for the region’s projects in preparation for the annual organizational audit, ensure completeness of all supporting documentation and facilitate resolving of any queries arising from the audit.

    Resource Mobilization

    Take part in resource mobilization through participation in proposal development with other program staff.

    Education

    Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or other business-related degree
    CPA Finalist
    Certificate in Project Management will be an added advantage
    3 years working experience in a USAID/SIDA funded project
    Excellent computer knowledge in Microsoft Navision

    Experience and Abilities

    Ability to set priorities, organize time efficiently and work independently on several tasks simultaneously.
    Demonstrated ability to work in a team with other finance, grants and accounting staff.

    Knowledge and skills

    Excellent computer knowledge in Microsoft Navision
    Strong financial reporting skills
    Strong analytical skills

    Desirable skills

    Skilled at and passionate about supporting the use of data for decision-making, strategizing and course correction
    Experience with using supportive approaches to building capacity of fellow colleagues to accurately record, document, report and use data Team building skills

  • Head of Revenue Assurance

    Head of Revenue Assurance

    Job Details
    Airtel Kenya Networks seeks to recruit a Head of Revenue Assurance, the role will be responsible for full compliance to Group driven control environment and risk framework with all revenue related risks and exposures timely addressed, the mitigation of all fraud losses by implementing key controls to identify the leakages at Airtel Kenya. It also includes analysis , creation and improvemetn of end-to-end assurance of revenue stream, provisioning, network, billing & charging nodes within a controlled environment of Airtel Kenya. This role reports to the Finance Director.
    Key responsibilities of the role include and are not limited to:

    Compliance to Revenue Assurance, Fraud Control and Airtel Money Risk Framework
    Ensure full compliance to Revenue Assurance, Fraud Management and Airtel Money, Self-Validation Control Checklist (SVCCL) at all times as per frequency defined.
    Strengthen the control environment to proactively identify revenue leakage and fraud exposure in RAFM & AM.
    Meet and exceed current Key Result Areas (KRA) and Key Performance Indicators Systems (KPI) to measure efficiency
    Review key RAFM KPIs / trend for possible revenue leakage identification,
    Business Partnering

    Support business on revenue maximization.
    Facilitate closure / escalation of day to day critical Operational tasks defined

    Tools and Application

    Ensure effective and efficient Revenue Assurance & Fraud Management Tools and Applications implementation as per group plan.
    Automate maximum number of controls for effective closure of observations which are beyond RAFM tools.
    Provide necessary and timely inputs for Tools and Applications up-gradation as per business needs/ changes

    Audit & Closure of Issues

    Ensure all audit points are driven to closure in a timely manner with all observations impacting revenue acted on
    Cross-functional engagement to close open observations on periodic basis
    Ensure the OPCO meet minimum standards for better IA scores

    Training and Support

    Ensure the team has right capabilities, do skill enhancement at Airtel Kenya for Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management.
    Training to ensure maturity of the team members in the roles they perform

    RAFM Reporting

    Management reporting of Key KPIs on RA and reporting of all incidents in the Monthly Issue List (MIL) and sharing with Group Revenue Assurance Team on monthly basis as per the agreed timelines.
    Driving key Group Projects as part of revenue maximization initiatives.

    Qualifications:

    University Degree in business or related field;
    Functional knowledge of standard GSM Network& Mobile Banking
    Data analysis, data modelling and statistical skills.
    ACL/SQL knowledge

    Desired Competencies and behaviour
     

    7+ years Revenue Assurance or IT experience with 3+ years financial, operational, and information technology experience with a telecommunications service provider, preferably in a GSM environment
    Experience and exposure to telecommunications products, services, rates, tariffs, regulations, service level agreements, and interconnection agreements and contracts preferably come from a Big 5 telecommunications
    Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations
    Able to handle, prioritize, multiple projects simultaneously
    People and Strategic Management.