Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline May 15, 2018

  • Chief of Party Deputy Chief Of Party And Senior Technical Advisor Finance Manager Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor

    Chief of Party Deputy Chief Of Party And Senior Technical Advisor Finance Manager Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor

    Job Description

    S/he will be responsible for the overall project strategy leadership and management oversight, operations and supervision of project implementation and to ensure that the project meets its goals and reporting requirements.
    The position holder will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners.
    S/he will ensure High level of liaison with senior Government of Kenya institutions and senior level county and sub county-level government officials in order to impact the desired outcomes in policy and regulatory environment to support expansion and consolidation of Tb intervention for better outcomes
    Minimum Requirements:

    Minimum of Masters-level degree in public health, health administration, management, international health, or a related field.
    Minimum of 7 years of project management experience in large, health sector development programs that have implemented successful activities, especially in Tb, TB/HIV programs.
    A clear track record of leading projects of similar complexity and magnitude to the one being procured.
    Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level
    Demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, and organizational, team- building and representational skills.

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  • Chief of Party

    Chief of Party

    Job Details
    This is a large 5-year national programme that will involve the MOH, Nation Tb mechanisms and institutions and the county government’s health programmes and systems.
    The program is expected to work in closes collaboration with other UG national mechanisms delivering on policy, Tb care and treatment, capacity building outcomes.
    S/he will be responsible for the overall project strategy leadership and management oversight, operations and supervision of project implementation and to ensure that the project meets its goals and reporting requirements.
    The position holder will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners.
    S/he will ensure High level of liaison with senior Government of Kenya institutions and senior level county and sub county-level government officials in order to impact the desired outcomes in policy and regulatory environment to support expansion and consolidation of Tb intervention for better outcomes
    Job Requirements:

    Minimum of Masters-level degree in public health, health administration, management, international health, or a related field.
    Minimum of 7 years of project management experience in large, health sector development programs that have implemented successful activities, especially in Tb, TB/HIV programs.
    A clear track record of leading projects of similar complexity and magnitude to the one being procured.
    Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level
    Demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, and organizational, team- building and representational skills.

  • Senior Investment Officer – Africa Intern – Investment Team

    Senior Investment Officer – Africa Intern – Investment Team

    As member of the regional investment team, you will hold leadership responsibilities and manage a loan portfolio as well as client relationships with financial institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. 
    Key tasks

    Manage a portfolio of investees and develop new business opportunities in Region;
    Perform analyses and assess risk of existing and potential clients, including due diligence, credit and country risk;
    Mentor and support the local team of investment officers and develop processes and tools.

    Required skills and experience 

    At least 7 years of relevant working experience in banking, microfinance, insurance or economic development sectors; from which at least 5 years should be specifically in Africa;
    Experience in performing financial due diligences and/or risk assessments in financial institutions;
    Experience with assessing and negotiating debt investments;
    Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and French, knowledge of other languages is an advantage;
    Master’s Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.

    Your personal profile

    Flexible, self-starter with ambition to excel, positive energy and commercial acumen;
    Demonstrated team player with the ability to work in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment;
    High degree of responsibility and accountability;
    Willingness to live in Nairobi and ability to frequently undertake work related travel in the Region.

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  • Hotel Manager

    Hotel Manager

    Job Description
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Planning and organizing accommodation, catering and other hotel services;
    Setting and achieving sales and profit targets (promoting and marketing the business and devising marketing management strategies
    Managing budgets and controlling expenditure
    Recruiting, training and monitoring staff
    Planning work schedules for individuals and teams
    Meeting and greeting customers
    Dealing with customer complaints and comments
    Ensuring events and conferences run smoothly
    Supervising maintenance, supplies, renovations and furnishings
    Dealing with contractors and suppliers
    Ensuring security is effective
    Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations.

    Qualifications for the Hotel Manager

    Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Hotel Management
    At least 3 years’ hands on experience in the hospitality industry

  • Manager, Client Implementation and Channel Solutions

    Manager, Client Implementation and Channel Solutions

    Job Details
    Transactional Products & Services; This team is constantly working to extend our service capability and product range, consolidating our operations in established markets while expanding and extending in emerging markets. We divide our core capabilities into three product groups – Investor Services, Transactional Banking and International Trade Services.
    Job Purpose

    To manage the end to end solution, design and implementation of transacting platforms across digital and physical channels for TPS clients.
    To ensure that the solution spans across Cash, Trade and Investor Services products
    To ensure that all client service requirements are effectively executed through the operations teams To participate effectively within the TB CST’s to ensure client centric solutions and effective utilization of our channels.

    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Client Implementation Solutions
    Accountable for Implementation planning within the CST to ensure client centric solutions:
    Plan and execute with client and sector centricity
    Ensure discipline of solutions by completing the client solution map
    All implementations to be captured on team track
    Accountable for utilization reports and tracking
    Manage the Client Service Requirements with the Head Client Implementation & Service
    Solution, execute and monitor to achieve the committed transaction volumes and associated fee income
    Solution with driving digital volumes mindset
    Business Perfomance and process Management
    Proactively engage clients to understand their complete banking needs and respond to those with integrated solutions
    Drive Execution Through The Adoption Of
    Proactive engagement with clients to understand their solution requirements
    Adoption of the Implementation Framework and Adoption of a Solution Mandate Document to effectively capture and respond to clients’ needs for all implementations
    Co ordinate all client feedback and engage with stakeholders for potential incorporation into future enhancement initiatives, roadmaps and enhancements and monitor and drive utilization across all online and remote service channels to ensure optimal throughput
    Develop an in depth understanding of our markets and sectors by executing through key sector value propositions ensuring that our roadmaps and initiatives are in line with market and client expectations
    Consistently improve client experience through improving our accountability and engagement across the delivery value chain, improving our discipline of execution, assessing client experience through structured feedback and participation at key client experience forums at regional and country levels
    Risk – Reinforce the culture of doing business the right way by proactive engagement and ongoing risk assessment
    Reinforce the culture of doing business the right way by proactive engagement and ongoing risk assessment
    Understand applicable risks including 100% adherence to all agreed controls including channel movement reports
    Execute to the online cyber security framework
    Ensure risk reviews and remediation plans are conducted across all remote services
    Remediation of all audit findings by due dates
    Complete all applicable risk related training
    Business Operations: Focus attention and resources on initiatives that will get the basics right
    Embed and hold each other accountable for a discipline of continuous improvement through:
    Working across the value chain in country to identify the most critical process optimizations that will bring efficiencies to the client and bank
    Aligning to the Standard Operating Models for Client Access where applicable to improve client experience and efficiencies
    Continuously improving our Business Requirements skills to improve TAT’s and reduce defects Working closely with sales and client services to improve the way we manage queries
    People and Culture: Prioritise the focus on developing our people and embedding the TPS Culture
    Together with your line manager, articulate your individual learning plan and own the execution against the agreed plan
    Use our Social & Ethical compass, augmented by commercial pragmatism, in decision-making
    Sponsor a Compliance culture in everything we do
    Lead by example, the values & behaviours we want our teams in-country to internalise and drive the Diversity and Transformation agenda
    Raise the profile of TPS within the bank by ensuring appropriate participation in meetings such as CMF, Watchlist, NPLs etc.
    Raise the profile of the bank externally and internationally/ in International forums

    Where Leading a Team

    Execute on the learning and development path for all Product staff and actions for execution in line with the Learning and Development model. Deliver against the learning and development plan to ensure a skilled, competent, high performing and engaged team members.
    Drive and own Talent Identification and Management by identifying talent for development / reward and addressing threat to Talent Retention. Ensure succession planning for all Key roles, and ensure effective resourcing of all roles within the CA function.
    Focus on consciously recognising performance through the reward and recognition framework and ensure open conversation around performance and link reward to clear business outcomes

    Preferred Qualification And Experience

    Business Degree
    Tertiary qualification in either Financial, IT, Business or Engineering
    3-4 Transaction Banking and leadership experience , including product knowledge across Cash, Trade and Investor Services
    3- 4 Minimum work experience, with preferably 3- 5 years in financial services

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Expertise on the specific client industry that is covered by the role
    The ability to analyse business financial performance as well as competitor and external factors as it would apply to the people practice in the organisation
    Knowledge and understanding of costing, budgeting and finance concepts and the understanding and application of related processes and procedures
    Knowledge and understanding of the features, benefits and pricing of the products and services on offer to business banking customers.
    The ability to review existing processes with the view to find better ways to execute tasks on a continuous basis.
    Ability to assess client current product utilisation, client changing requirements with ability to up-sell, cross sell, advise product changes
    Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of risk management methodologies, tools, governance structures and regulatory requirements for good management of risk.Seniority Level

  • Training & Support Manager

    Training & Support Manager

    Job Description

    Responsible for training all direct and agent shops staff.
    Responsible for supporting all agent shops during start-up week.
    Report to the line Manager all cases of Nonperformance.
    Ensure to have clear understanding of all Betin products & platforms.
    Ensure to have a clear understanding of Betin bonuses and promotions.
    Ensure to have clear understanding of Agents’ commissions and reconciliation processes.
    Ensure to have a clear understanding of procedures that agent shops must follow to report any issue.
    Ensure to keep updated on points 4,5,6 and 7.
    Ensure to follow the training program and schedule as per the directions provided by the line manager.
    Run refresh training for underperforming shops identified by Area Managers.
    Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications

    Excellent people skills and ability to work with people from different part of the country.
    Bachelor’s degree a plus.
    Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
    Excellent organization skills.
    Must be a self-motivator and self- starter.
    Must have solid time management skills.
    Must be able to effectively deal with people at all levels inside and outside of the Company.
    Ability to multitask and successfully operate in a fast paced, team environment.
    Must adapt well to change successfully set and adjust priorities as needed
    Must be proficient with Microsoft office (Intermediate word, basic Excel).

  • Reach Assessment Officer

    Reach Assessment Officer

    Context / Country
    REACH Somalia established its presence in Somalia in 2012, partnering with UN-OCHA and the cluster system. Its aim was to provide surge capacity and technical support contributing to the formulation of countrywide needs analysis and response strategies.
    REACH Somalia stemmed on the focus of geographic identification of internally displaced peoples (IDPs) living in settlements through collecting a core baseline of household specific information focused on the shelter, WASH and education sectors that enables the preparation of situational and gap analyses; thus enabling better planning, coordination and traceability of aid. The team has quickly expanded its connectivity to other clusters (namely Food Security) and the overall coordination mechanism of OCHA.
    The project coordinates its actions through the cluster system to define locations for assessment and mapping activities working through a large network of local partners operational in each assessment region. To date the project has mapped IDP settlements in Doolow, Mogadishu, Baidoa, Kismayo, North Galkayo, Hargeisa, Burao, Bossasso, Qardho and Garowe
    Assignment
    Under the supervision of the REACH Country Coordinator, the REACH Assessment Officer is responsible for the management and implementation of all REACH assessments in country, including their preparation, implementation and follow-up, if relevant. S/he will also be responsible for related logistics, partner coordination, reporting and finance requirements and will be required to provide input to the strategic development of REACH in country and region.
    Functions

    Under the supervision of REACH Country Focal Point, the REACH Assessment Officer shall be responsible for:
    Designing and implementing REACH assessment strategy and methodology and corresponding analytical frameworks;
    Provide information management support through in-depth data analysis, technical training development, macro development, IM platform management, and/or geo-referencing, when possible.
    Ensuring the writing of timely and accurate assessment reports and factsheets with integration of cluster and/or partner feedback;
    Manage project timeframes and assessment schedules and work with field staff to design and implement REACH assessment procedures;
    Supporting the development/revision of assessment/programme strategies, reports or new proposals;
    Liaising with programme staff of other ACTED departments to ensure close coordination is maintained;
    Under the supervision of REACH Country Focal Point, external representation of REACH with Donors, Partners and the wider Aid Community through clusters and sectoral working groups;
    Coordinate timely and accurate reporting to REACH Country Focal Point
    Managing of REACH assessment field staff to ensure a smooth and timely implementation of activities;
    Ensuring that assessment strategies are implemented in a structured and coherent manner in line with project and strategic objectives;
    Coordinating and ensuring timely data collection, analysis and, in partnership with GIS/DB team, mapping of datasets and ensuring that all collected data are geo-referenced

    Reporting

    The REACH Assessment Officer is responsible for supporting the consolidation of all analyses and conclusions from each activity into REACH products such as factsheets, profiles, reports and briefs using standard formats.
    S/he will liaise with the REACH GIS/Database (DB) team in order to represent data, as relevant.
    The REACH Assessment Officer is responsible for following the designated timeline of reports to be submitted to project partners and donors.
    S/he must ensure the writing of timely and accurate assessment reports and factsheets, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality and protection of collected information.
    S/he will ensure that assessment reports contribute to aid coordination and planning and add to the general base of field knowledge in the country for all organisations working in the areas.
    S/he will also manage the drafting of narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow-up.

    Representation
    The REACH Assessment Officer will store, organize and disseminate assessments, project documents and best practices among ACTED and Implementing Partners (IPs). S/he will coordinate timely and accurate field-level information, when needed, and support Nairobi-level dissemination activities. The REACH Assessment Officer should be well-versed in the Somalia context, project activities and outcomes. More generally, the REACH Assessment Officer is expected to have well developed communication skills to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors
    Representation of ACTED/REACH in cluster and multi-sector meetings/ technical working groups in country and follow up on technical issues identified in cluster meetings in other parts of the country. This specifically will include liaising with external partners to identify potential for data sets to be integrated into existing databases and mapped to support the coordination of the broader humanitarian community.
    The REACH Assessment Officer will further represent ACTED/REACH vis-a-vis current and potential donors and communicate relevant information to the ACTED Project Development Officer and Country Director. S/he will participate in inter-NGO meetings and those of UN agencies and any other relevant inter-governmental institutions at the national or provincial level.
    Project Support and Coordination
    Objective 3.1: Management of assessments process
    The REACH Assessment Officer is responsible for contributing to the implementation of assessment projects, providing support to the development of assessment, database and GIS tools with the REACH team. This will specifically include, with the GIS/DB team, designing of data collection tools (household surveys, focus groups, and more); development or review of databases, and ; contributing to GIS data collection procedures.
    The REACH Assessment Officer is responsible for supporting the design of the methodology and tools associated with each assessment, according to REACH requirements and principles. S/he will manage the planning, implementation, and follow-up of all REACH and projects specific assessment activities conducted in country. In operations in which REACH is a project component of a wider ACTED intervention, the REACH Liaison Officer is required to contribute to the preparation and follow up of the Project Management Framework and ensure that activities are properly coordinated and implemented as per the Project Cycle Management.
    The REACH Assessment Officer may need to support logistics, financial, administration and HR processes directly related to REACH and liaise accordingly with the relevant ACTED counterpart. S/he is directly responsible for the implementation of proper ACTED FLAT procedures in all REACH interventions.
    Objective 3.2: Implementation
    The REACH Assessment Officer is responsible for the preparation of project ToRs, observation of field-level procedures. The REACH Assessment Officer will ensure that all field teams are comprehensively briefed on the objective, expected outputs and that the overall implementation strategy of any given activity is clearly understood. S/he will ensure that project/field staff are given training and complete all the necessary documentation in line with program requirements set by REACH.IV. Overall CoordinationThe REACH Assessment Officer may be required to provide technical support to the relevant ACTED department in terms of the preparation of new project proposals, development of programme strategies, implementation of project activities, and any other required REACH input to ACTED projects for added-value.
    The REACH Assessment Officer is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of narrative and financial reports related to REACH activities in country through close liaison with the Project Development and Finance departments.Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries
    The staff member is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner. Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about ACTED programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies. This is the responsibility of every ACTED staff member.
    Qualifications/Skills/Profile Required

    Excellent academic qualifications including a Masters Degree in relevant Discipline
    5 years of relevant working experience in humanitarian settings;
    Experience managing large data collection teams;
    Experience developing assessment methodology and analytical frameworks;
    Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting;
    Excellent team management skills;
    Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
    Familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements;
    Prior knowledge of the region an asset
    Ability to operation Microsoft Word, Excel and Data visualization and analysis software.
    Fluency in English requiredExcellent analytical skills;
    Ability to work independently.

  • Health & Safety Manager

    Health & Safety Manager

    Job Roles

    Ensure compliance to national legislation with regard to, Environment and Occupational Health and Safety.
    Manage the maintenance and implementation of safety programs, compliance plans, and initiatives.
    Participate in the investigation of accidents, near misses and property damage incidents. Ensure follow up is done to minimize future exposure and properrecords/documents are maintained.
    Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health and safety policies, procedures and practices.
    Ensure Company and Outgrowers compliance to certification standards.
    Conduct, coordinate and track various training to support company programs.
    Manage all Environmental, Health and Safety activities.

    Job Qualifications:

    Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science or equivalent.
    Post graduate certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
    Excellent computer skills and at least 3 years’ experience ¡n managing Environmental Health and Safety.
    Knowledge of local Environmental, Health and Safety laws.
    Experience with tea /agricultural sector ¡s an added advantage.
    Certification of NEMA to undertake Environmental audits is an added advantage.

  • Key Account Representative Accountant

    Key Account Representative Accountant

    The Key Account Representative (KAR) will be actively involved in ensuring increased sales productivity and revenues, manage key accounts, increase and product availability in the stores covered. The position is in Kisumu
    Principal Accountabilities

    To apply and practice imperatives for strategic Key Account Management approach and decision
    Develop and build excellent account relationships with Key Account customers such as large and medium retail stores to leverage on business opportunities
    Develop and implement annual Joint Business Plan and business review with retailers and principal
    To formulate and execute objectives, plans and strategies
    To identify and evaluate market opportunities related to the assigned account
    To coordinate the work closely with Key retailers to ensure non-disruptions in the service levels
    To coordinate executions of agreements and promotions with the sales force
    Negotiate with store managers to increase facings on home shelf and ancillary space a head of designated competitor facings, and extra displays
    Able to design trade investment plan to derive sales growth and profitability focusing on the right band and SKU mix
    Evaluate promotion effectiveness to maximize ROI
    Plan and draw up the monthly sales promotions, quarterly customer reviews, yearly cumulative sales performance, market and category performance.
    Feedback on all forms of competitor activities

    Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

    Degree/ Diploma in Business, Sales & Marketing
    Minimum 5 years’ experience handling Key Accounts Sales (Tier 2 &3).
    Experience and knowledge in field sales especially FMCG
    Must have a valid driving licence
    Good verbal and written communication skills
    Honest and a person of integrity.
    Good in data analysis and presentation

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  • Project Accountant Senior Project Advisor Project Administration

    Project Accountant Senior Project Advisor Project Administration

    Job Vacany
    We are hiring: The German Kenyan Cooperative Development NGO is looking for one qualified Kenyan candidate (f/m) for the position of a Project Accountant. Our development project serves the Kenyan cooperative sector and is implemently jointly with Kenyan keyplayers of the ‚Cooperative sector‘ and a German development agency for cooperatives.
    The Project Accountant is in charge of the following key areas:

    Carries out accounting on the basis of project accounting softwares (e.g. QuickBooks)
    Prepares monthly budgets and tracking variances, sends records to bookkeeping records to HQmonthly
    Drafts, prepares, updates and controls all kinds of contracts, controls their fulfilment, and initiates payments;

    The Project Accountant (f/m) will be based in the project office in Karen/Nairobi.
    Starting Date: as soon as possible
    Key requirements:

    University degree in financial management and accounting
    Be fully literate with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
    Mandatory excellent knowledge in bookkeeping software ‘Quickbooks’
    Excellent knowledge of English orally and written
    At least 5 years of working experience as accountant

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