Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Mar 15, 2023

  • Consulting, Technology Risk Consultants

    Consulting, Technology Risk Consultants

    We are looking for Technology Risk Consultants who are talented, have energy, enthusiasm and commitment and are looking to grow their career in a fulfilling and rewarding professional environment and can work in any sector.
    Your Key Responsibilities

    Maintaining both externally and internally recognised technical expertise in the following areas:

    IT Assurance (e.g. FAIT/ITGCS, SOC)
    IT Risk Management/Transformation
    Cybersecurity Assurance
    Operational Resilience
    Third Party Risk Management

    Conduct ICT audits, identify weaknesses in controls and make necessary recommendations to clients
    Effectively contribute to Technology consulting projects aiming to better enable organizations by various technologies
    Analyse business processes and design IT enabled business transformations, develop information systems concept, architecture and engineer requirements
    Assessment & improvement of technologies management within various organizations
    Establish relationships with teams & client personnel at appropriate levels when needed
    Demonstrate technical capabilities/ professional knowledge and ability to assimilate new knowledge

    Skills and Attributes for Success

    Savvy, entrepreneurial and business minded
    Outwardly and market focused as well as results driven
    Very enthusiastic, self-motivated with a positive attitude
    Abreast with industry technologies, coupled with willingness to learn deep technical skills and apply them to the business of our clients
    High-level conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills
    Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy
    Desire to exceed expectations
    Must be a team player and be able to work with diverse individuals within the firm

    To qualify for the role, you must have

    University; a minimum of second-class upper honors in Computer Science/Software Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Information systems, Mathematics, Data science etc. from a recognized university
    A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
    Schooling: minimum overall grade of a B in KCSE and B in both English and Mathematics
    Professional IT Certifications e.g CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, Networking (e.g. CCNA), SAP Certification, Oracle Certification, Microsoft, PRINCE 2, PMP etc will be an added advantage
    Data Analytics, Information Management, Emerging Technologies such as Cloud, RPA (Robotics Process Automation), AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Machine learning experience will be an added advantage
    Technical knowledge of databases and networks is desired
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (any other language is a plus)
    Experience in Consulting / Advisory will be an added advantage
    Experience/Certification working with any of the leading applications i.e. Cisco, Microsoft, SAP, Oracle etc.

    What we are looking for

    Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry.
    An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

    Apply via :

    careers.ey.com

  • NPO Leishmaniasis

    NPO Leishmaniasis

    Purpose of the Position
    To provide technical support to National Health systems and county health teams  to implement the control of Leishmaniasis in Kenya in the context of the WHO/AFRO Regional Strategy and  Global NTD roadmap 2030 for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and guided by the Global Leishmaniasis control and elimination strategies.
    Qualification/Knowledge
    Education Qualifications

    Essential:  –  A University degree in  Clinical Medicine,  in Public health /or Epidemiology.
    Desirable: – University degree in Clinical Medicine, with advanced training in the Control of Tropical Diseases Proven knowledge in communicable Disease prevention and control.

    Experience

    Essential:  –  At least 7 years’ experience on implementation of Communicable disease prevention and control programmes at national or county  level. 
    Experience in training field health workers on Leishmaniasis, diagnosis and case management
    Desirable:    – At least 5  years’ experience in management and  Control of Leishmaniasis and NTDs diseases.
    A proven knowledge in epidemiological and data management  skills   
    Proven knowledge in  monitoring public health programs
    Proven writing skills
    Good knowledge in working with National health systems

    Apply via :

    careers.who.int

  • Assistant Accountant I – Fixed Assets

    Assistant Accountant I – Fixed Assets

    Job Dimension:
    Staffs operating at this grade range are required to take responsibility for planning their work according to the monthly accounting timetable, and grant reporting dates – liaising with their line Manager where there is any clash of priorities Assistant Accountants carry out detailed manipulation of data and will usually have work reviewed before onward transmission to external parties This member of staff will show leadership to more junior members of the team.
    Reports To: 

    Financial Accountant 

    Financial Responsibilities: 

    Effective maintenance of an organization’s fixed assets and depreciation schedules

    Key Responsibilities:

    Record fixed assets by creating and supervising a system of procedures, forms, and controls
    Recommend any updates to accounting policies affecting fixed assets to management
    Allocate tag numbers to fixed assets to effectively track them from time to time
    Record in the accounting system newly acquired fixed assets
    Review all expense general ledger accounts and passing the appropriate journal entries to ensure that capital items are not expensed
    Coordinate disposal of obsolete fixed assets in conjunction with the procurement team and passing the requisite journals to record the disposals in the FMS
    Track, compile, and record project costs in fixed asset accounts; close out the accounts at the completion of the projects
    Perform reconciliation of fixed asset ledger balance with the general ledger
    Liaise with various departmental asset custodians to reconcile assets and update the asset register
    Perform depreciation calculation for all fixed assets
    Perform revision and update on the detailed schedule of accumulated depreciation and fixed assets
    Carry out periodic reviews on intangible assets’ impairment
    Track assets movements by ensuring all transfers are initiated and completed online to have an accurate asset register
    Coordinate physical verification of fixed assets as per policy and reconcile to the asset register
    Provide Fixed Assets management reports
    Create fixed asset related audit schedules, and collaborate with auditors on their assignments
    Regularly communicate Fixed assets policy and procedures to staff
    Filing all assets-related documentation
    Tracking of the WIP movement from start of the project until completion
    Assist Financial Accountant to ensure that all assets are insured by preparing a schedule of fixed assets for insurance renewal every financial year and subsequently send any new asset acquisition to the insurer for addition to insurance schedule
    Coordinate insurance claims for lost or damaged assets as per insurance policy
    Any other task allocated by Head the of Department/Supervisor

    Qualifications:

    Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
    Minimum of CPA II or ACCA II
    At least 3 years of wide-ranging work experience in a finance office.
    In-depth knowledge and experience in computerized accounting systems.
    In-depth knowledge of Fixed Assets management an added advantage.
    Ability to meet assigned deadlines, support team members & uphold team spirit

    Apply via :

    jobs.kemri-wellcome.org

  • Human Resources Team Administrator, Kenya & East Africa

    Human Resources Team Administrator, Kenya & East Africa

    The Role Responsibilities

    Effective management & co-ordination of diary(s) including booking of internal & external meetings/appointments for Business Leader 
    Admin support for Business Leader and extended reporting line to assist meet Function objectives and deliverables or as needed
    Admin support for department events and matters
    Effective communication with key stakeholders, both internal and external, in coordinating requirements and requests
    Manage high volume of emails and action accordingly or prioritise for urgent attention to ensure timely responses
    Arrange meetings and conference calls (internal and external), including booking of meeting rooms
    Organise travel itineraries including meeting coordination, booking flights and transfers, booking hotel and other facilities, handling visas applications etc.
    Prepare and submit expense claims for reimbursement of business expenses and ensure company policy is adhered to
    Understanding and application of SCB systems – Travel & Expense, eProcurement, RMS, Peoplesoft etc for respective work
    Assist business leader and team to file and monitor claims, business expenses, accrued expenses and ensure timely closure of business requisitions like POs and 3rd Party expenses
    Prepare necessary forms for submission to Finance for processing expense claims, accrual and other payments.
    Raise e-procurement for payment made to invoices and tracking of payment status for business services and vendors
    Raise RMS for IT requirements, follow up and ensure closure of the requisitions
    Administrative and logistic support for onboarding new employees
    Be a focal point for departmental queries from employees on HR Systems and queries
    Assist newly joined employees with the onboarding journey and socialising them with company culture and HR systems 
    Supporting HR Functions/Departments and business functions when need be or when needed e.g., Filing, Stakeholder events etc

    Department matters

    Maintain departments email distribution lists, generic mailboxes, SharePoint, Shared Folder
    Maintain department files
    Maintain and approve shared drive access
    Approver for door access
    Manage dept visitor passes for short term visitors

    Other Support

    Organise team meetings/offsites, calls and other conferences/workshops
    Ad hoc requests 

    Regulatory and 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.
    Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

    Key stakeholders

    Finance teams
    External teams when organising for offsite meetings and other conferences/workshops

    Other Responsibilities

    Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in Kenya.
    Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures 

    Our Ideal Candidate

    HR Practicing certificate/Member of IHRM 
    Passionate about people agenda
    Personal authority, integrity and ethics
    Independence, robustness and resilience
    Working independently with minimal guidance whenever necessary
    Multitasking under pressure whilst remaining calm and professional at all times
    A flexible approach to work and able to work overtime as required
    Good communication skills with strong command of English
    Comfortable dealing with senior management across different countries and departments
    Reliable, discreet and diplomatic
    Well-organized and disciplined approach to work
    Strong knowledge in using Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    Enjoy working in a challenging, fast paced environment
    Able to multi-task and manage numerous deliverables effectively
    Good working attitude and listening skills

    Role Specific Competencies

    Communication Skills
    Collaboration
    Ms Office
    Stakeholder Management
    Self-Learning and Development

    Apply via :

    scb.taleo.net

  • Risk Analyst Partnerships and Digital Underwriting Associate

    Risk Analyst Partnerships and Digital Underwriting Associate

    Job Purpose:

    The Risk Analyst is responsible for assisting the Risk Manager in identifying, assessing, mitigating and reporting risks and control gaps. The scope of work also includes enhancing the risk management culture through awareness training, supporting business continuity tests and third party risk assessments.
    The Risk Analyst reports to the Risk Manager within the Risk & Compliance Department and works closely with respective functional heads and risk champions to implement risk management tools and close agreed action plans.

    Key responsibilities:

    Reviewing and updating of risks.
    Reviewing of implementation of risk limits and tools and ensuring escalation mechanisms are established and are being used.
    Maintaining processes for defining mitigating actions and monitoring their implementation as it relates to risk management.
    Carrying out identification of risk and implementing agreed treatment of emerging risks.
    Monitoring of key risk indicators.
    Support third party risk management process and initiatives.
    Support in Business Continuity Management.
    Conducting staff training programs that build risk awareness within the Group.
    Assist in Administration of the risk management system.
    Delegated authority as per the approved delegated authority matrix.

    Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

    Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field.
    Professional certifications in Risk Management, Actuarial Science and any other relevant professional qualification desired.
    2 – 4 years’ experience in risk management.

    Technical/ Functional competencies:

    Risk assessment techniques. 
    Risk response strategies.
    Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
    Report writing skills.

    Leadership category responsibility framework (Core Competencies):
    Emerging Leaders in Britam need to:

    Plan, direct and apply efficiencies and resources in order to optimize output and profitability against time, cost and team targets.
    Effectively communicate strategic and operational departmental goals and objectives to peers and others in order to ensure proper implementation.
    Ensure that department priorities are adhered to and effectively communicated.
    Ensure competent and effective people resources through appropriate coaching, development and people supervision as appropriate.
    Embody a high performance, proactive culture.
    Effectively ensure the adherence to key performance areas, deadlines and goals in order to optimise operational effectiveness.
    Effectively communicate resource needs, possible opportunities and achievements to management in order to aid them in their decision-making.
    Effectively set and monitor priorities and objectives for more junior staff.
    Understand and communicate objectives in relation to the larger organizational impact.
    Effectively disseminate knowledge within the correct context, towards subordinates as well as management.
    Appropriately model the company values while setting the pace and energy for delivering.
    Effectively manage and communicate change within the department in order to increase staff and process effectiveness.
    Provide access to accurate and consistent information and services across all channels.
    Ensure a seamless experience for clients.
    Improve service delivery for clients.
    Engage in continuous brand building to become the trusted partners to clients.

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  • Finance & Admin Manager

    Finance & Admin Manager

    Key responsibilities include:

    Develop financial models for the startups and carry out valuations
    Budgeting: Develop and management monitor performance
    Business partnering with senior stakeholders on key commercial decisions.
    Financial advisor to the company’s directors.
    Financial Planning and Analysis:
    Analyse financial performance and provide insights to the directors.
    Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, financial reports, and presentations to stakeholders, including management, boards of directors, and external parties.
    Treasury Management: Oversee the organization’s cash flow and liquidity.
    Financial Management Systems and Processes:
    Financial Risk Management:
    Compliance with financial regulations and laws.
    Team Management:
    Business Partnership

    Profile:

    An analytical mind to make sound decisions that affect the organization.
    Communication skills to explain better and simplify complex financial transactions.
    understand international finance and complex financial documents.
    Updated to commercial and business awareness.
    Time Management to adapt to deadlines.
    Vast knowledge on cross-border financial operations.
    Knowledge and experience in ERP Systems
    ACCA-qualified and portfolio management
    Demonstrable experience working in a rapidly scaling business
    Experience working in FinTech or Tech ventures a similar industry
    Happy to be hands-on and get stuck into the role
    Financial analytics skills
    Experience with cross border

    By 15th March 2023 by:Email to: recruits@adanianlabs.iocchr@adanianlabs.io

    Apply via :

    recruits@adanianlabs.io

  • Associate – IT Audit Audit Associate – Operations / Finance

    Associate – IT Audit Audit Associate – Operations / Finance

    Role Profile
    The Audit Associate-IT Audits will assist the Manager, IT Audit  in execution of IT audits and management of IT risk issues within Kyosk Digital Services (KDSL).
    Responsible for supporting the overseeing, managing and reviewing the testing and controls that have been performed, specifically as relates to the general IT control environment. The IT Auditor will act as an advisor to the Technology teams with a focus on adapting to emerging and evolving cyber environments 
    Key Responsibilities:

    Audit Planning: Assist the Manager-IT Audit in the execution of a risk-based IT annual audit plan. Support audit planning procedures using the company’s IT audit methodology.
    Audit Execution: Support the execution of technology-focused audit projects in various business lines by identifying and assessing risks in business context related to the technologies and IT management processes and by developing audit tests designed to achieve audit objectives. Assist with risk assessments, including identification, evaluation, and documentation of business and system risks and controls.
    Systems Audit: Examine internal IT controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk, and work with the Manager, IT Audit to develop remediation strategies. Performs general and application control reviews for simple to complex computer information systems.
    Reporting: Assist in drafting audit reports and other relevant documentation showcasing the result of the audit and proposed recommendation. Prepare audit reports and recommendations to improve control processes for executive management that clearly present audit results in consideration of the business context. Prepares audit finding memoranda and working papers to ensure that adequate documentation exists to support the completed IT audit and conclusions
    Recommendations Follow through: Assisting in establishing a follow-up mechanism on agreed recommendations on IT audits and risk issues. Follow up on audit findings and recommendations to ensure that management has taken corrective action(s).
    Stakeholder Management: Develops valuable and trusting relationships with internal business partners by executing efficient audit work and offering suggestions to enhance risk management based on an enterprise-wide view of technology risk management.
    Assist the audit team with data analytics using CAAT’s.

    Minimum Qualifications & Desired Skills:

    Bachelors’ Degree in a business-related field;
    CISA qualified (or currently pursuing)
    A minimum of 5 years’ experience in audit/finance with at least 1 year in IT Auditing;
    Working knowledge in an ERP environment;
    Experience in working with CAAT’s;
    Good understanding of IT audit methodologies;
    Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
    Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques;
    Good analytical and report writing skills with a keen attention to details;
    A self-starter with good learning agility.

    Competencies & Key Skills:

    Detail orientation;
    Results oriented;
    Self-driven professional
    Team player
    Project management;
    Tech Savvy.

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  • Business Manager

    Business Manager

    Responsibilities

    Implement strategy and be the custodian of business growth and success
    Grow revenue across different business channels
    Manage key organizational functions including human resource for operational efficiency
    Manage and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders
    Strategy implementation to ensure bottom-line growth
    Business development across current key revenue streams
    Stakeholder management across different services including professional customer engagement and satisfaction
    Business operations and production management
    Human resource management to foster teamwork and achieve results
    Administrative tasks involving data and its accuracy
    Maintaining of office assets and equipment

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Commerce / Business related or higher.
    Must be passionate about working with a growing small and medium enterprise
    Proven achievements in selling; must be self-driven with a passion for achieving results
    Has prior in-depth exposure to running operational, financial and human resource functions within a business/ organization for at least 5 years
    Understands financial statements.
    Extremely good people skills and displays emotional intelligence.
    A strategic thinker and can analyze data for decision making.
    Organized individual with proven management skills (organizing, planning, communication, problem solving etc)
    An honest person; possesses a high level of integrity.
    Energetic with a strong personality
    Very firm & authoritative.

    Send your CV to jobs@swifthandsafrica.com clearly indicating the subject as Business Manager.

    Apply via :

    jobs@swifthandsafrica.com

  • Power Infrastructure Engineer

    Power Infrastructure Engineer

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Under the general direction of the Head of Construction & Development, this position is responsible for designing, building, deploying and evaluating power infrastructure.
    Other responsibilities include:

    Design electrical infrastructure systems, including power substations, transmission and distribution lines, and renewable energy plants.
    Supervise installation of low, medium, and high voltage networks and equipment.
    Prepare technical specifications and designs for power systems.
    Design schematic and wiring diagrams for SCADA operation, control, and status monitoring to interconnect with new and existing equipment.
    Provide technical assessment of tender submissions, and prepare and review control and protection design drawings and specifications.
    Operating and maintaining industrial high voltage systems
    Lead the investigation of faults and initiating and implementing network improvement initiatives as required.
    Involved in the preparation of power infrastructure budgets and other CAPEX expansion projects;
    Supervise expenditures and the preparation of bid requests as needed.
    Ensure the department expenditures are within the limitation of project budgets for CAPEX expansion and the annual budget for O&M activities;
    Update on the status and result of departmental operations and CAPEX improvement projects; represent the utility technical and operations department at meetings with other departmental units and support front office functions when needed to deal with complaints and other issues with end users and owners associations.
    Conform with and abide by all written and non-written regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions; ensure the conformance and conform to all safety rules by enforcing the use of all appropriate safety equipment.
    Perform other duties as assigned (i.e., assist project development teams and other departments as needed; participate in required training as applicable; etc.)

    REQUIREMENTS
    Hard skills and experience:

    Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in designs, construction, testing and commissioning of power systems such as substations and power lines.
    Proven experience in operation and maintenance of medium and high voltage systems.
    Experience in protection relay coordination, programming, and power system studies.
    Experience in the preparation of tender documents and tender evaluations.
    Authorized to operate medium and high-voltage equipment.
    Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week.
    Registered as a professional/graduate Engineer with EBK.

    If qualified and interested, please send your CV and cover letter to PowerEngineer-infrastructure@tatucity.com by 15th March, 2023 clearly indicating ‘Power Engineer-Infrastructure’ on the subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    PowerEngineer-infrastructure@tatucity.com

  • Climate Resilience Project Officer

    Climate Resilience Project Officer

    Key duties and responsibilities

    Reporting to the Regional Director, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting innovation and implementation of projects 
    that strengthen climate resilience, climate justice, climate finance, loss and damage, policy and legal framework at the county 
    level while building the capacity of partners to adopt locally-led climate actions.
    In particular, the staff will perform the following tasks;
    To assist community organisations, groups and residents to find solutions that enhance long-term resilience of communities and enable them to thrive in the face of devastating climate shocks
    Establish relationships with a broad diversity of stakeholders across sectors, organisations and hierarchy, to define creative strategies and innovative partnerships with which to address climate change
    Assist in planning and implementing climate change adaptation and mitigation projects
    Provide training and capacity-building support to stakeholders on climate change and environmental management
    Provide policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of current and future climate resilience programmes
    Undertake baseline and other surveys to ensure delivery of required knowledge and information to communities
    Provide guidance to the organisation on optimal ways to incorporate climate change considerations into critical decision making
    Support climate related communications initiatives 

    Required qualifications and experience

    Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Science, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change, Climatology, Meteorology, Environmental Law, Environmental Planning and Management, or Development Studies with bias towards climate change or environment.
    Understanding and experience of climate adaptation and mitigation, climate finance, loss and damage, National and County Government climate change policy and legal framework, climate change negotiations and locally-led climate initiatives.
    Experience in developing climate change adaptation and mitigation proposals is an added advantage
    Qualifications and experience in Peer to Peer approaches and Training of Trainers (TOT) is an added advantage.
    Experience in development networking within civil society, County Governments and between NGOs.
    Minimum of 3 years of experience working on climate change or related environmental issues either in an NGO, public or private sector
    Good command of Office packages and Internet usage
    Experience in mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and DO No Harm in project planning, monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting is an added advantage

    If you meet the above qualification send your cover letter, CV with contact details of 3 professional referees to jobs@alin.net by COB 15th March 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ALIN is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, political affiliation, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or national origin

    Apply via :

    jobs@alin.net