Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Jun 30, 2024

  • Industrial & Scientific Supplies Category Developer – Intern

    Industrial & Scientific Supplies Category Developer – Intern

    We are looking for a proactive impact-focused Industrial & Scientific Supplies Category Developer Intern to successfully propel ShopIt in ensuring a versatile and thriving Industrial & Scientific Supplies Products Category (Generators, Batteries, Solar, Tools, Safety, Chemicals, and Automotive) that emulates and complies with ShopIt Customer Expectations and company operations. To be successful as an Industrial & Scientific Supplies Category Developer at ShopIt you should be detail-oriented and adept in understanding consumer needs and the retail environment when it comes to Industrial & Scientific Products and complementary services. You must possess a commercial mindset fueled by integrity and have adequate comprehension of marketing and sales principles.
    ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

    Industrial & Scientific Supplies Category Tree Development; Develop and implement category strategies and plans to achieve sales and profit targets in Industrial & Scientific Supplies.
    Monitoring and Adjusting Market Dynamics (Customer preferences, industry trends, emerging technologies, and relevant regulations).
    Industrial & Scientific Supplies products catalog and products content (Specifications); Manage Industrial & Scientific Supplies product assortment (planning, selection, and optimization).
    Conduct regular performance reviews of Industrial & Scientific Supplies product categories to ensure customer quality expectations and trends-conscious, monitoring competitor Industrial & Scientific products and pricing to identify opportunities and make informed decisions.
    Oversight of Industrial & Scientific Products’ pricing policy and its enforcement
    Developing exit strategies for unsuccessful Industrial & Scientific products and revitalizing dormant Industrial & Scientific products.
    Industrial & Scientific Products information and quality assurance; Devising long-term development strategies for Industrial & Scientific Supplies products category.
    Industrial & Scientific Supplies Competitors profile and pricing comparison Database Management

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Diploma in Industrial Equipment/Engineering, Industrial Chemicals, Marketing, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Computer Science, ICT, or a related field.
    Proven Experience in product(s) category development or related roles, with a proven track record of customer service and driving sales growth and profitability with Industrial & Scientific Products.
    Proficiency in using category management software and tools.
    Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
    Strong communication, management, and decision-making skills.
    Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
    Strong customer service and  customer care skills
    Experience in the IT, Retail, or e-Business industry is a plus
    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment and proactively influence others.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: resourcing@shopit.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    resourcing@shopit.co.ke

  • Western Kenya Accountant Western Kenya Strategic Activities Funds (SAF) / Grants Manager

    Western Kenya Accountant Western Kenya Strategic Activities Funds (SAF) / Grants Manager

    Project Description

    The purpose of the USAID-funded Western Kenya Sanitation Project (USAID WKSP) is to create a financially sustainable, transformative, replicable, and locally owned sanitation marketplace in the eight counties of western Kenya. The main objectives of the project are (1) increased access to and uptake of market-based improved sanitation and fecal sludge management (FSM) products and services; and (2) increased access to and uptake of market-based improved menstrual hygiene management (MHM) products and services at the household level. The target counties for this activity are: Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya.

    Responsibilities
    Position Description

    RTI is seeking an experienced Accountant for the USAID WKSP project. The accountant will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the finance department, reporting directly to the Finance Specialist.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    Support the finance team in establishing and maintaining effective systems for timely and cost-effective disbursement, accounting, budgeting, and reporting of project funds in compliance with local and USAID regulations.
    Provide functional support for RTI’s finance and accounting functions.
    Accurately record and track expenses and financial transactions, including expense entry and record-keeping.
    Prepare and submit monthly expense reports to the RTI home office.
    Review expenses and financial transactions to ensure compliance with RTI procedures and terms of the agreement.
    Maintain an inventory tracking system, conducting periodic reviews to ensure compliance with USAID and RTI procedures.
    Perform cash management functions for maintaining RTI bank accounts.
    Manage petty cash accounts.
    Ensure bi-weekly expense reporting from field offices is within the deadline.
    Review and submit monthly bank reconciliations.
    Double-check the accuracy of information to identify weaknesses or missing data, striving for strict compliance and high-quality performance.
    Reconcile and follow up on VAT status reports.
    Recommend necessary improvements based on review findings to enhance the quality of reporting.
    Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

    Qualifications
    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience, Master’s degree and 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Certified Public Accountant (CPA) section 3 required.
    Previous experience with USAID-funded programs, and fluency with USAID policies and procedures related to financial management, financial reporting, and grant making.
    Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures as well as the ability to apply them with consistency in a variety of circumstances.
    Ability to function independently and carry out routine responsibilities with minimal supervision.
    Ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position.
    Budgeting, financial analysis, and MS Excel skills required.
    Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred), Word, PowerPoint and Access.
    Demonstrated team player with effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills; able to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and lead multidisciplinary teams.
    Verbal and written fluency in English, along with strong communications, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
    High level of integrity and impeccable record in previous accounting positions.
    Ability to monitor progress of a project against milestones or deadlines.
    Work experience in Kenya required.

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  • Call Centre Agent

    Call Centre Agent

    The overall objective of this role is to follow up on non-performing loan accounts and implement a recovery action plan to achieve timely and maximum loan recovery.
    Reporting to Team Leader, call centre agent will:

    Monitor allocated portfolio of delinquent loans facilities and determine appropriate collections strategy within pre-determined policies, guidelines and regulation.
    Perform various duties on assigned accounts such as recording, verification and validation of customer’s details as received from clients.
    Advise customer on ways of clearing their debts while communicating with them on the importance of paying their debts and consequences of non-payment.
    Resolve and mediate disputes between customers and principals/clients.
    Locate and notify customers on defaulted loan accounts by mail, telephone, or scheduled visits in order to recover payments.
    Prepare approval requests for negotiated settlements and follow up until account is fully settled and the balance paid off.
    Maintain and prepare monthly collections reports, updates and status.
    Initiate demand and reminder letters to all defaulting customers and review all credit accounts for proper documentation and monitoring.
    Initiate the clearance process on cleared debts once you receive payment proof and have the same shared to relevant clients.
    Provide customers with their correct account details e.g. loan balance and account numbers.
    Maintaining data integrity and keep customer details confidential.
    Responding to all customer correspondences via e-mail, telephone and postal mail.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Possession of a Diploma in any field from a recognized institution with at least 1-2 years’ experience in Debt Collection/Credit or Sales and Marketing.
    Diploma in either Banking/Credit management background will have an added advantage.
    Demonstrate a clear understanding of recovery processes with sound understanding of debt recovery process and techniques.
    Should have strong analytical power, good problem-solving skills and ability to work under immense pressure.
    Must have ability to translate and apply Credit knowledge to improve positive results in negotiations with clients.
    Excellent written and communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups of people.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@finleyltd.com using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    careers@finleyltd.com

  • Head of Global Safety and Access

    Head of Global Safety and Access

    Job Purpose

    The Head of Safety and Access will oversee and implement GOAL’s safety and security strategy across our countries of operation. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and monitoring of safety and security policies, procedures, and practices across all of GOAL’S programs. Reporting to the Global Director of Programme Operations you’ll work closely with senior management, program teams, and external stakeholders to ensure the safety and security of staff, beneficiaries, and organizational assets.
    The Head of Global Safety and Access will have 2 direct reports and will provide advice, support and training to GOAL’s country programme teams, particularly the safety and security focal points in each country/region. Ensuring that GOAL’s Crisis Management Plan plus all other security policy and guideline documents are relevant and up to date is a significant component of this role. This involves ensuring that the organisation has policies and procedures in place that guide and protect staff, that mitigate risk and that adhere to the highest standards of security management.
    In addition, the Head of Global Safety and Access will be required to conduct field assessments and evaluations and provide front line emergency support and cover in the absence of senior programme management staff as directed by their line manager.
    **Please note regular international travel will be required as part of this role (up to 50%). GOAL is an Irish based NGO with HQ in Dublin Ireland, this role could be based in Ireland, UK or any GOAL country of Operation**

    Key Responsibilities
    Strategic Planning

    Lead on the development and maintenance of organisational level Safety and Access Strategy, Policies and Guidelines.
    Ensure that the organisational travel and in country travel policies integrate safety and security management.
    Regularly assess and report on compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines.
    Develop procedures for incident reporting and ensure that these are adhered to across the organisation.
    Working with the Global Safety and Access Team deliver a strategy to ensure that GOAL is identifying security risks for partners

    Risk Assessment and Management:

    Undertake security risk assessments/audits of programme areas and provide informed recommendations on the security situation and level of risk.
    Undertake site/office/residence safety and security assessments as request,
    Develop systems to allow such security assessments to be carried out by staff.
    Undertake country office security compliance monitoring and rapid response to incidents.

    Reporting and documentation

    Prepare regular reports, updates, and briefings on safety and security for senior management, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.
    Contribute to strategic and programmatic discussions with the management team by providing continuous analysis of the security, economic and political context in country and field operations.

    Training & Support

    Provide support to field offices and HQ staff identifying training needs and solutions, including the identification of appropriate in-country options.
    Ensure that all staff in the organisation have the required Safety and Access training prior to undertaking travel/deployment and that this is renewed according to policy.
    Promote a culture of safety awareness and proactive risk management throughout the organisation.

    Team Management

    Provide line management support, orientation and guidance to the Global Safety and Access Advisers.
    Provide leadership and support to safety and access staff based in country programmes.
    Work with safety and access focal points across the organisation to support a team culture and a consistent approach to the management of security.

    Representation

    Developing and maintaining strong networks with external security personnel relevant to GOAL’s operations (and potential new areas of operation); regularly liaise with INGOs, GISF, INSO, UN, et al and other relevant partners on matters related to safety and security.

    Crises Response

    Develop and implement contingency plans and protocols for responding to emergencies, crises, and critical incidents.
    Assist with emergencies particularly, successful candidate will be required to travel within 24 hours of crises response.

    The Person

    Significant and proven safety and security experience at an INGO, private organization, or a security consultancy organization
    Min 2 years’ experience working in an insecure environment and humanitarian response context.
    Experience creating safety and security strategy, plan, policies and SOPs.
    Experience working in a multicultural setting is desirable.

    Skills and Competencies:

    Ability to prioritize, manage, and implement multiple high-level projects in a timely manner, even in fast-changing contexts.
    Ability to make quick decisions in emergencies or when rapid response is needed.
    Ability to communicates complex concepts effectively both verbally and in writing.
    Language: Proficiency in English is necessary, and proficiency in French, Spanish or Arabic is an added advantage.

    Apply via :

    www.goalglobal.org

  • Marketing Lead Networking and Telephony Products Category Developer – Intern Medical Supplies Category Developer – Intern

    Marketing Lead Networking and Telephony Products Category Developer – Intern Medical Supplies Category Developer – Intern

    Role Description
    This is a full-time on-site role for a Marketing Lead at Shopit Kenya located in Nairobi County, Kenya. The Marketing Lead will be responsible for day-to-day marketing activities such as market research, developing marketing strategies, sales, and customer service. The Marketing Lead will work closely with the team to ensure effective marketing campaigns and achieve sales targets.

    Qualifications
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Experience in market research and analysis
    Demonstrated ability in sales and marketing strategy
    Strong customer service skills
    Highly organized and detail-oriented
    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
    Experience in the IT industry is a plus
    Diploma in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
     

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    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: resourcing@shopit.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

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    resourcing@shopit.co.ke

  • Industrial Attachment – 20 Positions

    Industrial Attachment – 20 Positions

    Description
    We are open for industrial attachments in all departments.

    Apply via :

    kemsa.go.ke

  • Investment Officer

    Investment Officer

    Investment Officer

    As a member of the regional financial institutions debt investment team, you will perform and lead the planning and undertaking of the on-site due diligence and prepare full investment proposals to assess the feasibility and completion of debt investment opportunities in Africa.

    Key tasks and responsibilities

    Perform desk review and on-site analysis to assess risk of existing and potential clients for the Region;
    Participate in negotiations with potential investees to define investment terms, led by more senior investment team members.
    Participate in all stages of the investment process, from screening to execution. This includes, but not limited to, preparing detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis, leading due diligence process, and presenting investment proposals to the investment committees;
    Support the legal team in preparing the loan documentation negotiating and closing the loan deals, disbursement of loan proceeds and follow-up on loan transactions;
    Actively monitor current investees by performing monthly, quarterly and annual analytical reviews for internal or external parties.
    Assist in generating portfolio analysis reports for supervisors, the Investment Solution Team, Senior Management Team, and/or investors.
    Perform research on and monitoring of microfinance markets, as well as other research as required and collect and report relevant information to supervisors. Support other departments in identifying new business opportunities, developing pipelines, and expanding the business.
    Support and work with the local team of investment officers, as well as contribute to the development of investment/ credit analysis processes and tools of the Company.

    Required skills and experience

    2-5 years of relevant working experience in areas such as banking, impact investment or economic development. Ideally, at least 2 years of relevant working experience in the Region;
    Experience in performing financial due diligences and/or risk assessments on financial institutions;
    Experience with assessing debt investments and conducting detailed credit analysis;
    Excellent problem solving and presentation skills required to effectively manage internal and external communication;
    Excellent verbal and writing communication in English and French is a must (knowledge for French will be extensively checked);
    Bachelor or Master Degree in finance, business administration, economics, or related field.

    Your personal profile

    Flexible, highly analytical, proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel , detail oriented and a developed commercial acumen;
    High work ethic, capable of multitasking and producing high quality output within set deadlines;
    Demonstrate interest in impact investing, emerging markets development, SDG’s initiatives, green energy or energy transition projects. Demonstrated interest in the impact investment industry.
    Demonstrated team player with the ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment;
    High degree of responsibility and accountability.

    Apply via :

    blueorchard.bamboohr.com

  • AI Manager Device Security Engineer Digital Security Manager

    AI Manager Device Security Engineer Digital Security Manager

    About the Role:
    The successful candidate will join CfA’s Technology team. The Tech team is distributed across East/West Africa and benchmarks itself on similar civic technology initiatives elsewhere in the world that build digital democracy solutions.
    As an AI Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing CfA’s AI strategy to drive positive social change. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will lead and collaborate with a diverse team of technologists, designers, and product managers in designing and deploying AI-driven solutions that align with CfA’s goals. You will also work closely with stakeholders to build trust, mitigate risks and increase accountability around the applications of AI.

    Some of the products that you may work with us on include: 

    Our machine learning and natural language processing analysis platforms (such as CivicSignal and connectedAFRICA) 
    Our bots and widgets (such as DebunkBot, BiscuitIndex and TaxClock)
    Our public-facing web platforms and tools (such as PesaYetu, HURUmap, Afrileaks, and FeedShield)

    Responsibilities: Your daily tasks will include:

    Develop the vision and roadmap for impactful AI/Gen AI initiatives spanning areas such as civic engagement, public policy, journalism, and social impact.
    Build and lead a high-performing team of AI professionals capable of implementing this vision, fostering their professional growth, expertise, and collaboration.
    Uphold best practices across the AI lifecycle – unbiased data, transparent modelling, and ethical deployment.
    Collaborate across teams to identify high-impact, socially beneficial AI use cases and ensure seamless integration.
    Build trust by engaging all stakeholders, communities, government, and industry to align AI efforts.
    Spearhead robust governance for ethical AI that mitigates risks and increases accountability
    Lead AI literacy and capacity-building initiatives across stakeholder groups.
    Explore innovative practices like participatory AI for increased representation and inclusion.
    Represent the organisation’s AI thought leadership and build strategic AI partnerships.

    Required: minimum requirements include:

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related technical field
    3+ years driving successful AI/ML applications in engineering, research or product roles.
    Expertise in modern AI techniques such as NLP, Multimodal LLMs (such as Meta’s LLaMA), and Python.
    Proven ability to build and manage high-performing AI teams that deliver cost-effective AI/ML solutions.
    Understanding of socio-cultural contexts related to AI use cases across Africa.
    Passion for applying ethical, human-centred AI design to create a positive societal impact.
    Exceptional communication skills to build trust and AI understanding across stakeholders.

    Preferred: candidates can demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

    Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science or a related technical field.
    Experience with civic tech tools and platforms, particularly election and media monitoring, transparency and accountability, or data platforms.
    Experience working with government agencies, civil society organisations (CSOs) or community-based organisations (CBOs) in Africa.
    Experience with data analysis, visualisation, or storytelling to communicate complex AI/ML concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
    Knowledge of grant management processes and experience in working with international donors is a plus.

    Language and Location Requirements:

    Location: This position offers full remote flexibility, so we welcome applications from talented individuals throughout Africa.
    Languages: English
    Preferred but not required: Arabic, French, KiSwahili or any other major language spoken in Africa.

    What We Offer:

    A competitive salary, subject to experience, with opportunities for performance-based growth, both in terms of career path and public stature.
    Medical insurance cover, underwritten by a remote-first provider to ensure cover wherever you are
    A dynamic workplace, with a transnational team, occasional international travel, and generous vacation benefits.
    Ongoing opportunities to learn new cutting-edge skills and techniques/technologies to future-proof yourself in a rapidly evolving industry.
    A chance to shine on a global stage, writing for international audiences and interacting with colleagues around the world.

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  • Caregiver Nurse

    Caregiver Nurse

    Role Description
    The role is a full time role.  As a Caregiver, you will be responsible for providing compassionate care, assisting individuals with daily activities, monitoring their health and well-being, and ensuring their safety. You will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized environment, assisting with meal preparation, and facilitating social and recreational activities.
    Qualifications

    Diploma in Nursing or Caregiver training program
    B1 German certification is mandatory
    At least 1-3 years’ experience in care-giving or a related field
    Knowledge of health and safety procedures
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Empathy and compassion
    Physical stamina and strength
    Flexibility and adaptability

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    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@instepbusinesssolutions.com using the position as subject of email.

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    jobs@instepbusinesssolutions.com