Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Jan 31, 2019

  • Food and Beverage Manager

    Food and Beverage Manager

    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    Taking appropriate measures to ensure guest satisfaction
    Organising outgoing vehicles with snacks, picnics and drinks
    Arranging and organising outside dining experiences and catering
    Tracking all meals eaten and beverages consumed
    Overseeing food and beverage orders ensuring camp stock is at an appropriate level
    Keeping track of breakages and losses that may occur
    Maintaining a physical inventory that is tracked and updated monthly
    Liaison with guest facilitators
    Ensuring dinning platforms are running smoothly with all necessary items
    Maintaining and ordering supplies and keeping supplies stocked throughout
    Maintaining the staff daily attendance, off days and managing leave requests for F&B staff
    Managing and organizing all aspects of kitchen related matters to the highest professional standards issued by the General Manager
    Strictly abiding by the policies and laws of the country in connection to food handling, hygiene, sanitation and storage
    Accountability for all aspects of running a successful kitchen operation
    Attaining food and beverage profit objectives relating to the department
    Maintaining proper professional cooperation and team work with all hotel departments whether direct or indirect related

    Minimum Skills and Qualifications Required

    Previous experience of at least 5 years in the hotel industry, preferably in Food Service at a Management level
    Fluency in Swahili and English, both verbal and written.
    Ability to use a computer proficiently
    Ability to lift moderately heavy objects
    Ability to walk large distances
    Capacity to prioritize and organize
    Control to think clearly and remain calm under pressure
    Skill to resolve problems using good judgment
    Capability to understand and carryout guest’s needs.
    Capacity to work with minimal supervision.
    Aptitude to maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data
    Ability to multi-task coordination.
    Ability to organize and motivate staff members
    Knack to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
    Ability to provide gracious hospitality at all times.

  • F & B Manager

    F & B Manager

    Job Purpose
    Plan, organise, control and guide the activities in the F&B department so as to ensure the delivery of quality service to the hotel customers and increased profitability for the organisation. Provide leadership and direction to the department
    Responsibilities

    Initiating and implementing the department’s operating standards and procedures for the smooth running of the department
    Ensuring the maintenance and the delivery of quality standards that comply with the health and safety measures for the department
    Managing the staff complement so as to guarantee its smooth running and efficiency.
    Managing the staff performance and career growth
    Resolving customer complains/ assessing customer feedback and corrects
    Giving guidance on new and innovative menu and services to meet customer expectations. Training on new menu
    In liaison with Food Production, manage the dining reservations in respect to menu, pricing and special packages and keep within budget
    Marketing the Hotel products so as to achieve the financial goals of the hotel
    Acting as the duty manager
    Addressing customer feedback
    Any other duties delegated by the General Manager

    Qualifications

    Communication – The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, orally or in writing
    Team orientation – ability to work cooperatively with other members of the team (HODs) with a full understanding of the role to be played as a team member
    People management – Ability to manage and develop people and gain their trust and cooperation to achieve results. Managing resources, people, programmes and projects
    Leadership – Capacity to inspire individuals to give of their best to achieve the desired results
    Customer Focus – Looking after the interests of the hotel guests and ensuring that their wants, needs and expectations are met/exceeded.
    Business awareness – Capacity to understand the business needs and priorities of the organisation and the capacity to identify and explore business opportunities.

    Knowledge, Qualification And Experience

    University Degree in Hotel and Hospitality Management
    7 years’ experience in the hotel industry in comparable roles
    Knowledge of ISO & FSMS standards is an added advantage

  • Food Coordinator

    Food Coordinator

    The positions will be based in Narok County, Kenya
    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    Work with the Food Pillar Team to help design and implement trainings based on the agriculture needs within the community
    Be a part of the team to ensure our trainings are aligned with the needs of the community
    Help support the creation, growth and sustainability of all Collective Farms
    Increase farm productivity based on best practices
    Help distribute and be an advocate for tree planting across the communities that we serve
    Help support with food/nutritional program disbursement at the primary school level and ensure proper utilization of resources
    Help compile and submit weekly and monthly reports on activities that have been performed in a particular month to your supervisor
    Be an ambassador for the values of the organization at all times

    Minimum Skills and Qualifications Required

    3+years’ experience in the execution of Agriculture programs/trainings
    Diploma in Agriculture
    Experience in project management a plus
    Ability to ride a motorcycle
    Attention to detail
    Honesty
    Ability to work well with diverse teams
    Analytical skills and ability to use systems for analysis and evaluation
    A good team player with excellent communication skills

    WE are delighted to have you join our journey to bring about change in the world.
    WE are proud and excited to have you as part of our team!
    WE sincerely thank all those who will apply, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Program Manager – Kenya

    Program Manager – Kenya

    Key Responsibilities

    Manage and coordinate the design, development, and implementation of the agreed upon set of activities including: Phases, Task Orders and Work Plans;
    Act as a mediator between all parties involved: such as DAI, USAID, Hedayah, Kenyan Government, Training Provider and the appointed coordinators;
    Support team by overseeing the progress of the different task orders, following up on the agreed deliverables and monitoring the preparation of the implementation plans;
    Oversee the progress of the narrative report and their submission as per agreed deadlines;
    Train the team when necessary on the project management cycle;
    Recommend further partnership with third parties to the Program Director;
    Ensure regular communications with the Program Managers per Task Order. If necessary, the Program Director will step in and help resolve any issues;
    Understand the inter-workings of USAID such as NICRA, subcontracts, grant delivery based and contract delivery;
    Review the course materials and report necessary findings to the Program Managers and then Program Directors; before the testing Phase;
    Ensure the appropriate MM&E in collaboration with the program coordinators.

    Qualification and Experience

    Master’s Degree in International Studies, Development, Political Science, or related field;
    Minimum 5 years of relevant experience including at least 2 years in a management role or managing project teams;
    Experience in managing USAID / DOS funded projects;
    Familiar with USAID Policies and Procedures to ensure operations & compliance;
    Experience in East Africa region; Preferably in Kenya;
    Experience in program development and management, grants management, budget monitoring, project management, MM&E;
    Experience on the field with local partners in medium to high risk environments;
    CVE relevant experience.

    Skills and Competencies

    Leadership
    Managing others
    Strategic thinking
    Decision-making
    Result orientation
    Building relationships
    Teamwork
    Cultural intelligence
    Communication
    Planning and organizing
    Problem-solving
    Presentation
    Excellent command of written and oral English

  • Credit Development Officer

    Credit Development Officer

    Job Summary
    The Credit Development Officer (“CDO”) will work with the General Manager of Project Madaraka to design, implement, and scale credit sales for a range of products distributed by Amiran. These include farming inputs, biogas digesters, open field irrigation solutions, greenhouses, and other climate smart products that reduce cost and increase revenues for farmers. During the pilot year, CDO responsibilities are in three areas of focus:
    Responsibilities
    Credit Design

    Develop the assessment and screening criteria for farmer selection
    Develop financial models for appraising farming project economics and cash flows
    Design credit terms suited to Amiran’s products, the value chain, and farmer capacity to pay
    Produce marketing material to promote and educate on credit sales
    Train credit sales staff to originate and onboard credit sale customers
    Produce an implementation plan for the credit pilots

    Pilot Implementation

    Establish and maintain records of loans outstanding
    Follow up with credit customers on repayment, as well as handle work-outs for customers at risk of defaulting on repayments
    Identify and monitor all risks that may increase the chances of default by a farmer
    Establish and maintain records of all costs of customer acquisition and after sales support
    Create reporting to meet requirements of management information, accounting, finance and impact KPI measurement
    Travel to farms and related partners around the country as required, to support pilot implementation and data collection

    Review & Reporting

    Identify and report on the reasons for success, as well as any challenges in repayment
    Analyse all risks to default identified during implementation and reccomend mitigation and monitoring strategies
    Indentify and cost third party solution providers that could be partnered with to mitigate risks, and design internal solutions where no third party product is suitable
    Formalise credit proceures to scale up, and produce relevant documentation
    Determine the human resources and technology need to manage the credit function at scale

    Qualifications

    A bachelor’s degree in finance, actuarial sciences, economics, business/commerce, engineering or other numerate degree
    Experience at a financial institution with an asset finance focus in a credit related role, including credit analysis for agricultural loans / smallholder farmers
    Advanced level Excel skills, including capabilities to develop cash flow models
    Experience of providing effective training on provision of credit
    Knowledge of agriculture value chains, in particular in the horticulture sector; through either of university degree specialisation, professional training or practical experience
    Project management experience including field work in rural areas; with responsibility for credit product development, running credit pilots, and scaling up

    Preferred:

    Full professional accounting qualifications e.g. CPA (K), ACCA
    An MBA degree / CFA charter or professional qualifications in credit risk management such as CCA (Chartered Credit Analyst) or other formal training
    Experience setting up credit risk management processes and related documentation
    Experience integrating off the shelf software applications related to credit management in agribusiness and / or financial services
    Expertise in using technology tools to make data driven decisions and generate insights

    Personal attributes

    Passion for catalysing the growth of small-scale commercial farming in Kenya
    Learner mindset, seeks to fully understand then solve problems creatively
    Openness to acquiring further qualifications relevant to the role
    Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision, clearly define tasks and objectives; then make decisions inclusively to drive business results
    Entrepreneurial approach, embracing uncertainty and rapid change of a startup environment
    Willing to perform unglamorous duties to get the job done and pay attention to details that matter
    Prioritises communicating with others, is a great listener, well organized and self-disciplined
    Passion for helping others grow and contributing to team spirit with a positive attitude, humility, and a good sense of humor
    Embrace and embody Balton CP group values

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  • Leadership Manager Clinical Instructor Early Childhood Development Teacher

    Leadership Manager Clinical Instructor Early Childhood Development Teacher

    Job Description
    WE is looking for an outstanding Leadership Manager.
    The position will be based in Narok County, Kenya
    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    Leadership & Empowerment

    Responsible for creating an effective, positive, learner-centered environment that encourages self-awareness, personal responsibility, dynamic peer-to-peer interaction and collaborative relationships
    Actively participate in the ongoing development and cultural adaptation of the program through monitoring students’ feedback
    Measure outcomes and evaluating program effectiveness

    Facilitation & Course Delivery

    Complete facilitator training (video and/or live) and submit all training worksheets
    Participate in weekly calls with WE trainers and mentors
    Prepare lessons plans, use the course manual and review learning resources for each leadership topic/ session prior to beginning the training session
    Submit weekly lesson plans and questions to WE supervisor
    Provide weekly office hours to meet with students for mentorship

    Reporting

    Record personal assessments, recommendations and student feedback following each class
    Submit written reports for each class on various areas such as successes, challenges and suggestions
    Discuss report with supervisor and mentor
    Complete and submit feedback questionnaire at the end of each 12- week course
    Prepare any other reports that may be required on needs basis

    Minimum Skills and Qualifications Required

    Bachelors’ Degree in any field from a recognized institution
    Minimum three (3)years’ proven teaching/facilitation experience in Leadership & Empowerment in an institution of higher learning or in community development programs
    Proven track record of mastery of subject area
    Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
    Proficient in use of IT
    Ability to relate to and engage youth
    Ability to inspire, motivate and demonstrate leadership
    Possession of a positive attitude coupled with an energetic, flexible and compassionate personality
    Proven ability to exercise good and independent judgment and to act tactfully
    Willingness to incorporate the program’s principle into their own lives
    Exhibit general interest in the well being and success of the learners and community
    A strong track record of working collaboratively with an enthusiastic and committed team

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