Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Nov 6, 2024

  • Chef

    The Chef plays a crucial role in the delivery of the Embassy of Ireland’s objectives. The position is busy and highly rewarding, with a requirement for high quality and distinctive catering, combining flexibility and flair.

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the needs of the Embassy, but will include the following:
    Planning, preparation and delivery of menus for official and private functions at the Residence and Embassy, as appropriate.
    Designing creative and innovative menus for official functions and events, which reflect
    Ireland’s food heritage and culture, and cater for guests’ dietary requirements.
    Responsibility for the running of the kitchen including stock management, budgeting and planning for small, medium and large scale events, with a view to minimising waste and delivering value for money.
    Ensure full compliance with professional health and safety, and food hygiene standards.
    Monitoring of and accounting for all expenditure within set budget guidelines.

    Essential Requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:

    Excellent communication skills in English;
    Candidates must have a diploma in culinary arts, or a similar qualification;
    At least five years of high-level culinary experience, either in a diplomatic residence, hotel or a high-level restaurant setting;
    Availability for flexible working hours depending on event requirements;
    Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills;
    Experience in managing financial budgets and resources;
    A flexible attitude, good judgement and the ability to work effectively as part of a team;

    Apply via :

    assets.ireland.ie

  • Regional Business Development Executive

    Regional Business Development Executive

    Job Purpose:

    The Regional Business Development Executive will drive sales growth and expand market share for our clients high-end residential, SME, and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar solutions across the East Africa region. This role focuses on establishing and expanding client relationships, generating new business opportunities, and maximizing revenue.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Lead Generation & Client Acquisition: Develop new leads within the B2B segment, drive sales, and support existing clients in assigned markets.
    Sales Strategy Implementation: Execute sales strategies across various channels with measurable metrics to track growth.
    Collaboration & Market Presence: Work with the marketing team to facilitate lead generation, participate in exhibitions, conferences, and forums.
    Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain key relationships with strategic developers, EPCs, and partners in the region.
    Business Development Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire business development process, including:
    Identifying and engaging potential clients.
    Conducting due diligence and managing strategic relationships.
    Performing site assessments, feasibility studies, and determining project sizing and tariff pricing.
    Preparing and presenting proposals to prospective clients.
    Deal Closure: Close business deals to meet revenue targets.
    Partnership Management: Build and manage relationships with partners across private and public sectors, academia, and government institutions to foster C&I project opportunities.
    Industry Representation: Represent our client at industry events, forge essential partnerships, and identify new business avenues.

    Qualifications and Skills:

    Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related field.
    Minimum of 5 years in business development within East Africa, with a focus on renewable energy.
    Proven network and relationships within the East African renewable energy sector.
    Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
    Enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.
    Willingness to travel extensively across the region.
    Demonstrated passion for decarbonization in Africa and a dedication to delivering impactful projects.
    Candidates who can provide a portfolio showcasing successful solar project deals.

    Apply via :

    www.careers-page.com

  • Legal Assistant – 16 Positions

    Legal Assistant – 16 Positions

    Duties and Responsibilities    

    Analyze legal judgments and identify the area of law;
    Assist in marking up and annotation of judicial decisions;
    Review anonymization of the judicial decisions;
    Assist in extraction of cases, statutes, abbreviations, international instruments and text and journals cited and advocates in all judicial opinions;
    Assist in assigning proper citation of all cases published in the case law database;
    Assist in conducting legal research.

    Minimum Requirements

    Diploma in Law, paralegal studies, or equivalent Social Sciences or related field;
    Previous experience in legal research, copy reading, law reporting will be an added advantage;
    Good interpersonal and communication skills.
    Team player with proactive attitude

    All applications are to be sent by email with the subject line being the vacancy applied, to email address: vacancies@kenyalaw.org  The application email should be sent in two parts/documents and it must comply with the following requirements. The first document will contain the following information in one continuous document in portable document format (PDF), with information arranged in the following order:

    Apply via :

    vacancies@kenyalaw.org

  • Network Administrator

    Network Administrator

    Job Description

    Reporting to the Manager – IT Networks the position holder will Provide technical expertise, design and support to Safaricom in the field of Call Center, local and wide area network administration.

    Responsibilities

    Advises on the communications requirements of installed and planned networked information systems. 
    Carries out surveys to establish network connection requirements. 
    Maintain system standards and procedures on network related issues and technically enforce the same.
    Working with the Digital Engineering team on providing various cloud solutions and integrations. 
    Implementation, Configuration and support of the Safaricom voice platforms including the contact center and cisco call manger. 
    Monitors, administers and maintains network security, countermeasures for availability and safety
    Liaise with other departments to deliver cross team projects and harmonized IT operations in SFC. 
    Provide input, expertise in projects that require IT Network infrastructure for expanding business areas to support retail outlets. Switch rooms and  new products and services
    Uses network management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve network problems within service level agreement tolerances, referring to network users, other staff, and suppliers as necessary. 
    Respond to support issues and connectivity incidents for Safaricom’s Corporate LANs, troubleshooting and IP Addressing and connectivity across the company.
    Implements and administers the SFC internet connection, mail gateways and security.
    Response to support calls on data, telephone support and call center issues as backup for Telephone Services Team Leader.
    Documentation of network, network design hardware and software inventory.

    Qualifications

    Experience with different cloud provider technologies including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure. 
    A solid background in Linux/Unix and Windows server system administration
    Understanding of cloud infrastructure and security requirements
    Deep Knowledge of Voice Systems – call Manager, Genesys 
    Knowledge and integration of SIP and PSTN.
    Managing, Configuring and Troubleshooting CISO Security Integrated Services Engine (ISE) 
    Managing configuring and Troubleshooting CISCO Security Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) 
    Managing, Configuring and Troubleshooting Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco Firewalls and Web Authentication Firewalls. 
    Formal professional training or work experience in networking and communication technologies. Knowledge of a networking environment
    Knowledge of Cisco IOS and proficiency in a wide range of networking LAN/WAN products and technologies
    Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN’s remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution is desired
    Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses
    Knowledge of basic network architecture concepts (zones/DMZ, VLANs, segmentation, subnetting. LAN/WAN).
    Basic understanding of dynamic routing protocols a plus.
    Good working knowledge of basic firewall configuration concepts (ACL, NAT/PAT, routing statements, ports, protocols, VPNs
    General exposure to firewalls, switches, routers, and other networking devices.
    Knowledge of cisco Voice systems including cisco call manager, Webex

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    egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com

  • Legal Officer

    Legal Officer

    Overall Purpose

    The department provides practical legal advice which enables the Society to take informed decisions. The Department is engaged in both advisory and transactional work and also contract review, drafting and negotiation.
    This role works to support the Legal Manager with timely advice on various legal issues ranging from contractual arrangements with Clients, Partners, subcontractors and consultants as well as ensuring compliance with the applicable laws within the jurisdiction of Kenya. Support management on issues pertaining to legal and regulatory framework and monitor compliance with legal and regulatory corporate governance requirements.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Provide timely and accurate legal advice and practical solutions to the Society
    Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues at Head Office, Region and Branches on contractual and other legal matters relating to the day-to-day operation of the Society
    Draft, review, negotiate and provide legal advice on a wide range of contractual documents including teaming and consortium agreements, joint venture agreements, subcontracts, confidentiality agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, consultancy agreements, services agreements, framework agreements, Memorandum of Understanding
    Ensure that contracts and other legal documents are effectively and properly drafted, and reviewed and interpreted in order to identify legal risks and minimize such risks and liabilities for the Society
    Conducting extensive legal research and preparing legal opinions on areas of law as assigned
    Assist with the development and updating of legal templates
    Undertake legal research and conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
    Be abreast of legal developments/ alterations in legislation
    Be aware of and compliant with all the standards following safeguarding procedures and policies as well as other policies of the organization
    Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers on ongoing litigation for a fast, effective and cost efficient closure with the minimum risk to the organization.
    Attend meetings when called upon as well as sit in committees and board meetings that require legal representation
    Liaise with and manage external counsel when required
    Carry out any other duties relating organization generally as may be directed from time to time.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Holder of a Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB)
    Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law
    Admission to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya
    Minimum of 4 years Post Admission to the Bar
    Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)
    Possession of a current Law Practicing Certificate; 
    Must have experience working at a Law firm

    Knowledge, skills and languages

    Must have excellent problem–solving, and decision-making skills
    Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili
    Precise, rigorous with high sense of confidentiality and integrity
    Able to work efficiently under pressure with minimum supervision;
    Independent with sense of responsibility and initiative;
    Strong negotiation and communication skills;
    High organizational and analytical skills.
    Team Player

    Apply via :

    redcross.applytojob.com

  • SAP Analyst SAP Developer Senior Business Analyst

    SAP Analyst SAP Developer Senior Business Analyst

    Job Purpose Statement

    Provide support and analysis to the business by performing day-to-day hands-on activities such as analysis, design, configuration, testing, and training for SAP modules including FICO, MM, Ariba, and related systems. Engage with business users and owners in Finance and Procurement to gather requirements, translate them into SAP configurations, recommend best practices, and offer insights to optimize system functionalities for better business outcomes.

    Key Responsibilities

    Provide Group Support for all SAP Functional support on Procurement  and Finance
    Manage the Group’s SAP ERP (FI, MM, Ariba) Projects Coordination and Support, SIT, UAT and OAT testing & Support go-live activities in SAP ERP.
    Provide speedy closure of the SAP FICO , MM and Ariba issues and problems resolutions as per NCBA SLA.
    Provide SAP Functional (FICO, MM and Ariba) system improvements and error corrections in the
    assigned SAP functional domains as per SAP industry best practices.
    Ensure optimal /maximum availability of the FICO , MM , Ariba & optimise usage and promotion of the NCBA Group SAP best practices. Perform system optimization, plan, install, support, maintain, upgrade and change IT Systems to ensure that the service provided by these Systems is within the agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
    Analyse SAP ERP User roles management, allocation and mapping to new/existing/changing users to Functional roles.
    Provide Training & Capacity Building to Functional Business users and IT Technical Users whenever necessary. Support and troubleshoot end user training requirements, SAP access.
    Responsible for data migration in functional area, interfacing with Centre of Authority and the requirements of SAP Data Services and oversee data cleansing, data extraction and data build.
    Participate in projects and change control as directed by IT management and assist or execute special projects in liaison with Enterprise project management officers.
    Responsible for implementing Group SAP Change Requests both functional and technical – towards improvement of business needs

    Job Specification

    Academic qualifications:

    Bachelor’s Degree holder in Information Technology or Business/Accounting related; from a recognized University (min – 2nd class upper or equivalent).
    Support and  enhancement experience within SAP ECC6, Fiori and ERP.
     Knowledge of SAP FICO – Financial systems modules with an emphasis on Finance, General Ledger, Vendor Master, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Product Costing.
    Knowledge of SAP Material Management modules with an emphasis on Procurement, SAP Sourcing and Inventory Management and Ariba 

    Professional training:

    · Professional certification in SAP FICO or SAP MM and Ariba .

    Desired work experience:

    · A minimum of 5 years working experience in technology function in relation to SAP ERP Support – MM, FICO, Ariba 

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  • Feasibility Study on My Healthy School in Kenya

    Feasibility Study on My Healthy School in Kenya

    The consultant, with guidance from the Malteser International Program team, is expected to conduct a feasibility study to determine the practicality and effectiveness of implementing the project. The objectives of the assignment include:

    Analysis of the demand and impact of the project within the pre-selected schools
    Analyze the resources (financial, technical, and human) required for implementation
    Identify potential challenges and risks
    Evaluate the project’s potential for scalability and sustainability

    Key Competence

    The consultant should have expertise in conducting evaluations within the humanitarian context of ASAL Kenya and Ethiopia.
    The consultant should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in public health, education, food security, nutrition, WASH, health systems management, resilience programming or another health-related field.
    The team should possess strong research skills including the ability to collect and analyze data with demonstrated high level of professionalism and ability to work in tight timelines.
    The consultant should also demonstrate experience, capacity and experience in conducting project preparation studies, assessments or feasibility studies, prior work with the OECD-DAC criteria and/or BMZ/BENGO within a proposed timeframe.

    Interested parties must submit their applications (expression of interest with technical and financial proposal including detailed profile of the team and reference assignments -max 5 pages) by email referenced under title ‘Feasibility Study on My Healthy School In Kenya and Ethiopia’ to nairobi@malteser-international.org . Deadline for submission: 06.11.2024 at 5:00pm EAT.

    Apply via :

    nairobi@malteser-international.org

  • Senior Manager – Long Term Applications

    Senior Manager – Long Term Applications

    Job Ref. No: JLIL 272

    Role Purpose

    The role holder will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, operational execution, corporate governance, and leadership of the Long-Term Business Applications within the organization. This role will involve managing a team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving innovation to enhance the organization’s long term business application portfolio.

    Main Responsibilities

     Functional

    Proficiency in Oracle Apex development and comprehensive experience in managing Oracle DB 19c.
    Understanding of SQL, PL/SQL, and hands-on experience in database administration, tuning, ad optimization.
    Ability to design and develop scalable application architectures and maintain their high availability.
    Strong knowledge of integrating applications with third-party services using APIs, web services, and middleware technologies.
    Experience in leading Agile teams, managing standups, and facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
    Skills in developing data models, creating ETL pipelines, and enabling data-driven insights.
    In-depth experience in designing BI dashboards using tools such as Oracle BI, Power BI, or Tableau.
    Solid understanding of IT audit requirements, risk assessments, and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR).

    Strategy

    Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for long-term business applications, aligning it with the organization’s overall objectives.
    Identify opportunities for growth and innovation in long-term business applications to enhance business performance.
    Conduct market research and stay updated with industry trends to anticipate future needs and technology advancements.

    Operational

    Oversee the day-to-day operations of the long-term business applications, ensuring efficient and effective performance.
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement processes, workflows, and best practices for application development and maintenance.
    Monitor application performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to optimize operations.

    Corporate Governance

    Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies related to long-term business applications.
    Implement and maintain robust governance frameworks, including risk management and data privacy measures.
    Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to address any legal or regulatory issues concerning long-term business applications.

    Leadership & Culture

    Provide strong leadership and guidance to the team responsible for long-term business applications.
    Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
    Mentor and develop team members, encouraging their professional growth and enhancing their technical skills.

    Key Competencies

    Strategic thinking and the ability to translate organizational objectives into actionable plans.
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
    Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the capacity to inspire and motivate a team.
    Strong interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders, present technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and manage team dynamics

    Academic Background & Relevant Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
    Certifications in Oracle Apex Developer Certification, Oracle Database 19c Administrator, Project Management
    Professional (PMP), or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) are highly preferred.
    Familiarity with cloud-native services such as Oracle Autonomous Database, Azure SQL Database, or AWS RDS.
    Certifications in cloud technologies such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure
    Administrator, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect, or similar are highly preferred.
    Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in application management, with a focus on long-term business applications.
    Experience in managing regulatory compliance and corporate governance related to applications.
    Proven track record of successfully leading teams and driving innovation in application development and maintenance.

    If you are qualified and seeking an exciting new challenge, please apply via Recruitment@jubileekenya.com quoting the Job Reference Number and Position by 6th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    Recruitment@jubileekenya.com

  • Implementation Lead Protection Assistant-Psychosocial Support – (7 Positions)

    Implementation Lead Protection Assistant-Psychosocial Support – (7 Positions)

    Overall purpose of the role:

    The Implementation Lead (Output 3 Lead) position is crucial for effective implementation of the project’s objectives. The incumbent will lead the implementation and adaptation of the project’s Output 3 strategy, including identifying opportunities and designing initiatives that strengthen the capacity of government and partner institutions. He/She will play a central role in leading and oversees OP3 implementation from a technical perspective and contribute to overall project delivery

    Responsibilities :

    The Implementation Lead will

    Lead project engagement at community level, encouraging broader societal participation in security engagement mechanisms, in particular women’s & vulnerable groups’ participation; dialogue between & within communities
    Leads application of community engagement to the design and adaptation of grants interventions
    Coordinates with Area Leads to assess grantee delivery progress, identify risks and challenges, identify areas to strengthen GESI and conflict sensitivity, and document lessons learnt
    Provide direct technical capacity building support to grantees, based on agreed capacity building plans
    Identification of opportunities for project grants, including design and co-creation
    Working closely and collaboratively with the MREL Unit to ensure appropriate and timely data collection and material necessary for learning
    Monitoring of contextual changes in delivery locations, to inform project quarterly reviews
    Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders (grantees, in delivery locations, and updating project Stakeholder Matrix
    Support to project team on deployment to delivery locations
    Contributes to project quarterly reporting and learning products/events
    Ensuring that Area Lead activities and grantee activities are on track and delivered within agreed timeframes
    Ensuring that Area Leads submit reporting in line with agreed timelines and to appropriate quality

    About you

    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    Experience and Technical comptencies (included year of experience)

    Advanced degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
    A minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience working in international humanitarian and/or development aid, ideally with experience in a similar role.
    Demonstrable technical expertise in conflict resolution, P/CVE
    Demonstrable experience in GESI and conflict sensitivity
    Demonstrable experience in successfully managing Outputs/workstreams, including compiling learning, adapting delivery approaches, monitoring and evaluation
    Demonstrable experience in managing teams effectively, including quality assurance over reporting and submissions

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