Application Deadline: Application Deadline Nov 28, 2018

Credit Officer

The credit officer will be responsible for contacting debtors, candidates must be able to skip trace successfully with minimal information such as ID, able to keep time lines and with debt collection experience.
Responsibilities

Regularly communicate and provide management with updates regarding account status ; recommend changes if needed,
Continual outbound calling to debtors and their referees to obtain new leads on customer / collateral locations,
Effectively use all internet databases and phone tools in order to locate customers/collateral,
Initial review of accounts to quantify the customer information provided by the client,
Skip Tracing of customers and/or other parties to identify last known address to locate the client’s collateral or customer.
Attempting verbal contact with our client’s customer, references, relatives and associates via phone
Frequent communication with debtor to ensure all information/leads provided are being acknowledged and reacted to.

Qualifications

1 years skip tracing related experience or minimum 2 years of debt collection experience,
Knowledge and thorough understanding of internet search tools utilized to trace individuals or collateral,
Full working knowledge of / experience with legislation,
Good organizational skills,
Effective time management skills / ability to multi-task efficiently,
Professionalism and business savvy,
Excellent verbal/phone and written communication skills,
Minimum Diploma, but a degree will be preferred.

October 24, 2024
Finance Officer (2 year fixed term contract) Programme Manager (2 year fixed term contract)

Job Description
Reporting to the Finance & Support Services Manager (FSSM), the incumbent will be expected to provide financial and administrative support to the Sightsavers Kenya Country Office. The key tasks includes; facilitating financial transactions within Sightsavers control framework, generating transaction vouchers, maintaining accounting ledgers and cash books, managing office petty cash, processing payroll, assist in review of partner financial returns, general office administration/logistics, renewal of motor vehicle licences and insurance, procurement, maintenance of office assets, filing, handling workshops logistics as well as travel logistics for staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a University Degree in finance/accounting, administration or equivalent with at least CPA II. Valuable experience of working in a busy reputable private firm or NGO is advantageous. Ideally, you will be computer literate (knowledge of computer financial packages) with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, commitment to work, high degree of integrity and ability to work with minimum supervision.
The successful candidate will be a team player, adaptable and able to relate with people from diverse backgrounds.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details.

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October 24, 2024
Communications Manager ICT Officer Records Management Officer Legal Clerk

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will be responsible for developing and executing
Board’s communication strategy, managing the Board’s reputation and all activities that promote the profile of the Board’s brand.
Responsibilities

Develop, implement and review the Corporate Communications Policy and communication strategies;
Develop and implement annual communication strategy and plan;
Monitor website and online social networks and respond to any information inaccuracies;
Speech writing, contributions of articles to the Print and electronic media
Support service provision through emails, web charts and digital media; and
Produce print and digital communication analytics for decision making.
Engage with the public and media on matters of concern to the organization and participate in promotional events;
Analyze media coverage and undertake relevant market research;
Gather information on policies, programmes and significant events that impact on the organizations’ clients;
Prepare articles and publications articulating on specific issues and edit organizations’ publications;
Keep and maintain all public communication print and electronic materials including audio visuals and photographs;
Design, initiate research on corporate relations issues and develop appropriate interventions;
Devise and implement measures to ensure proper projection of the identity and public image of the organization;

Qualifications

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following field; IT, Communications, Public Relations, or any other relevant field from a recognized university;
A Master’s Degree in any of the above, or related fields from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
Possess a professional qualification in journalism
Be a practitioner accredited by either the Media Council of Kenya or the Public Relations Society of Kenya.
Have knowledge and relevant experience of not less than eight (8) years in communications with three (3) years at media organizations.
Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

Note
Shortlisted candidates must meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution. In this regard, the candidates should obtain clearance certificates from:

Kenya Revenue Authority;
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
Criminal Investigation Department;
Higher Education Loans Board;
Credit Reference Bureau

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October 24, 2024
Intervention Specialist – livestock Intervention Specialists – Water

Job Description

RE: ISL/11/2018
Reporting to the Sector Manager – Livestock, the incumbent will provide technical support, planning, coordination implementation, monitoring and reporting of sector interventions. S/he will also contribute to driving sector transformation by developing and implementing innovative interventions.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead formation of strong partnerships and manage relationships with relevant public and private sector actors that are critical in the implementation of the target interventions
Design innovative interventions that would facilitate growth and transformation within the livestock sector in Kenya.
Facilitate selected market actors to improve their commercial, financial and technical competencies.
Participate in designing interventions that would mainstream resilience, competitiveness and inclusiveness in business operations.
Contribute to internal learning and knowledge management processes, including regular performance monitoring, programme reviews and evaluations.
Work closely with the Monitoring, results and evaluation specialist to design and implement the interventions Results Measurement Frameworks including constructing results chains, developing measurement plans, projections, attribution strategies,and undertaking monitoring activities against measurement indicators.
Prepare briefs for selected interventions including expected results and milestones and subsequently when required present them to various audiences.
Identify opportunities for innovation and new areas for developing market systems approaches and tools.
Collect situation analysis data, analyze, interpret and compile reports to the Sector Manager with recommendations for in-depth policy or research work.
Effectively support external researchers and consultants when it is necessary to commission external support
Prepare and submit periodic intervention budgets and projections as and when required.

Key Qualifications:

A degree in economics, marketing, social sciences or related field.
At least 5 years’ working experience in private sector development. Experience gained in the livestock sector environment would be an added advantage.
Working experience in the arid and semi-arid region of Kenya and a good understanding of the livestock value chain will be a great asset.
Able to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker.
Good business acumen – appreciation of budgeting and financial management and an ability to conduct basic financial analysis
Good analytical and critical thinking skills, problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills and the ability to monitor and explain trends and variances.
Excellent writing skills and strong reporting and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner, for different purposes and across multiple audiences.
Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
Good negotiation and persuasion skills with the ability to influence people positively
Able to work both independently, efficiently and effectively as well as in collaboration with people at various levels and from different backgrounds.
Intermediate level proficiency in MS Office applications i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook and statistical packages.

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October 24, 2024