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  • Events Coordinator

    Events Coordinator

    Our client is seeking to engage the services of an events Coordinator to join their team
    POSITION OVERVIEW
    Managing events and ensuring deadlines and budgets are adhered to. Directing and coordinating activities to prepare for the day of the event.
    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
    Being the Events Coordinator, you are Directly Accountable ;

    In charge of the execution of all marketing events
    Moderating the events
    Researching markets to identify opportunities for events
    Assist in development of the event idea, Event plan and delivery.
    Delivering events on time, within budget and meet the set expectations
    Liaising with clients both for marketing and sales(commercial events) to ascertain their precise event requirements, agreeing on the ideas for the event, the budgets, timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations
    Communicating, maintaining and developing client relationships ensuring excellent customer service and quality delivery
    Providing leadership, direction and coordination to the event support team(operations team in relevant spaces)
    Being at the site for inspections and project managing events
    Liaise with guest of honor to ensure all requests are met and time maintained
    Ensuring that security, health, safety and insurance regulations are followed
    Post-event evaluation (including data entry and analysis) and producing reports for the management and the clients when required.
    Ensuring all team members and other relevant parties are kept updated and informed on all events issues, as early as possible.
    Ensure to send a thank you note to the client after every event.
    Ensure adequate member events coverage.
    Support member retention activities in collaboration with the operations team
    Any other duties assigned from time to time

    Required Skills

    Good communication and ‘people’ skills
    Excellent organization skills and the ability to multi-task
    The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
    An ability to focus on the customer
    A creative approach to problem-solving
    A high level of attention to detail
    Good negotiation and marketing skills
    The ability to work in a team and use initiativeEnthusiasm, motivation and a positive attitude
    Flexibility to work after hours when necessary

    Qualifications & Experience

    Business/Customer Service related qualification
    At least 1-2 years Events Management  work experience
    Computer literate

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  • Content Lead

    Content Lead

    Our Client is looking for a content writer who is passionate about social media and has a passion for business, marketing and innovation. 
    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
    Content Creation &  Writing 

    Research and develop stories from our clients, the community and ecosystem
    Write content articles to cover stories from our spaces and showcase our brand,
    thought-leadership and ecosystem insight
    Create and share articles to drive traffic to our site and improve SEO
    Assist in creating and sending out our monthly newsletter
    Assisting with creating marketing collateral and copy

    Social Media Management

    Sharing of images on social media of events and activities, to drive engagement and brand awareness
    Growing the engaging across our social media platforms
    Ensuring digital marketing best-practices are followed across platforms
    Ensure our social media pages are up-to-date with accurate information
    Respond to questions and engagements in the appropriate way, in-line with sop
    Sharing blog articles on social media platforms to drive site visits
    Website management
    Manage the update client portfolio, as and when (usually a monthly task at most)
    Ensure the blog content is created and uploaded in-line with SEO best-practice and company guidelines. 

    Internal Communication

    Support the front desk team with their communication to members on occasion
    Sharing on our community slack channel of events and interesting stories in and around the space to support the community managers
    Draft weekly events round up for members for the organization to share
    Manage member profiles and decks for our partnership work (supporting Business Dev)

    Event Coverage

    Liaise with the Events team to get information on upcoming events
    Create and share events-related content, in-line with the Event profiles and goals of the communication plan
    Manage X platform during event, to increase reach and engagement 
    Take picture during events and space activities, for instagram and twitter

    Deliverables/Targets

     Increase our website SEO ranking for our chosen Keywords
     Increase our engagement level and followers on social media platforms
     Increase visits to site generated by social media
     Increase the online reach of our events
     Keep on track with the dates for blog posts and social media posting – submit a monthly report on deadlines
    Keep on track with deadlines for events promo (Need to think about how to track this?)
    Stick to the best-practice guide for article creation and posting

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field. 
    Writing skills – must love to write and ideally be able to write with a style suitable for the organizationGarage (ie not a reporter-style)
    Communication skills – should be great at speaking to people and making connections
    Able to plan and prioritise, be able to keep deadlines without being pushed
    Should be very fluent with social media and the basic principles of content marketing
    Must “get” the basic principles of social media and digital communication

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  • Area Manager

    Area Manager

    Our client, a distributor of luxury perfumes, is looking for an Area Manager to join their growing team.
    Job Responsibilities:

    Retail Merchandise Management

    Weekly store visits
    Ensuring consumer interest by monitoring displaying products according to planograms and ensure testers on shelf are implemented by the retail and stores coordinator.
    Maintain model stocks and ensure stock replenishments by liaising with retailer staff and brand managers
    Enforce appropriate use of point of sale material (POSM) – shelf talkers, shelf glorifiers, blotters, visuals and dispose of all outdated materials as per SOP
    Monitor retail shelf space – positioning, share of shelf, up to date visuals and housekeeping
    Monitor share of shelf changes for competition
    Compile weekly reports on POS status
    Maintain Updated Visual Database
    Ensure all Ella brands have best position and space in store
    Maintain up-to-date database of visual measurements

    Maximise Sales Levels

    Build and maintain relationships with in-store beauty advisors (BA), supervisors and store managers  
    Motivate BAs through incentives and other creative means as authorized or directed by Business Unit Manager
    Conduct BA on-counter training on new launches as directed by brand managers
    Perform sales duties in key doors during key periods to actively contribute to sell-out
    Maintain brands in top position

    Execute Animations and Events

    Animations include mall activations, in-store activations, window visual animations, GWP promotions, BA contests, consumer promotions, PR events and so on as directed by brand managers including but not limited to:
    Recruit, train and monitor promoters
    Sourcing quotations and liaising with local suppliers
    Liaising with retailers on requirements
    Collection and disbursement of GWPs
    Delivery, collection and storage of POSM
    Set and monitor targets
    Motivate promoters and store staff
    Coordinating of the events
    Compiling post-mortem report
    Taking excellent pictures of animations
    Advise new ways of marketing our brands
    Other duties as prescribed by management

    Achieve constant brand media presence

    Develop and Maintaining Relations with influencers in media
    Constant product placements for pillars and new products
    Conduct presentation meetings to brief media on new launches, proposed activity
    Liaising with media on editorial or feature articles
    Liaising with media on event coverage 
    Monitor share of voice
    Always seeking approval from HO first

    Monitor Market Trends

    Monthly price comparisons with quarterly reports
    Observe and report competitor activity at POS – shelf space, personalization, animations, new launches, consumer promotions
    Observe and report competitor activity – mainstream & social media, mall activations, PR, above the line activity, training
    Monitor share of voice

    Compile Reports

    Report immediately major events as and when they happen – new store or mall openings, big competitor activities, economic environment factors
    Weekly POS visits
    Monthly market trend update via email
    Monthly price comparison
    Retail Excellence Database updated monthly
    Independents Update monthly
    Product Scanning
    Budgeting, keeping records  and reconciliation of expenditure

    Canvassing for new business

    Make contact with potential customers
    Constant monitoring of independents
    Conduct feasibility studies to identify real opportunities
    Providing information to HQ for pursuing

    QUALIFICATIONS

    University degree from a recognized institution
    Operational senior management experience managing approximately 8 stores
    Excellent negotiation skills
    Strong organizational & analytical skills
    Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
    Computer proficient
    Ability to interact at all levels

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  • Head of Sales

    Head of Sales

    Our client a mobile and web based trucking company is looking to engage The Head of Sales to join their team
    Role Profile
    The Head of Sales will be responsible for leading, mentoring, and growing a team of Account Executives and Sales Development Representatives (SDRs), while also managing their own accounts. This role involves ensuring day-to-day compliance with the sales process, unblocking difficult deals, managing individual team members, and driving sales growth through the implementation of effective sales strategies.
    Job Responsibilities

    Line management responsibility for the Account Executive and SDR teams
    Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Account Executives and SDRs
    Run with own accounts to achieve individual sales targets
    Improve the sales process from prospecting to renewals across both teams to improve key metrics
    Design and own a cadence of sales governance including forecasting, pipeline management, quarterly reviews, and daily standups
    Unblock difficult deals by providing guidance and support to AEs and SDRs
    Set targets, ensure CRM hygiene, and review team performance through 1:1s, daily/weekly standups, and dashboards
    Track performance against weekly targets, reporting on key KPIs and activities, and utilize fortnightly trading meetings to escalate issues
    Collaborate with management to develop, improve, and embed sales playbooks, scripts, and sales decks
    Help to identify and implement new sales tactics and messaging, staying ahead of industry trends
    Create and develop a sales stack e.g. databases, account mapping, enrichment, and scoring tools
    Analyze sales data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
    Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on sales performance and team progress

    Qualifications

    A Proven Sales Closer: You have 8 -15 years of experience in B2B sales with an impressive track record. You excel in closing high value customers.
    A Leader: You have managed, grown, and nurtured teams. You know how to develop individuals into sales superstars.
    Strategic: You’re an expert in building businesses. You appreciate the importance of the tiniest detail to deliver on the big vision.
    Connected: You always know the right person to speak with and come with a portfolio of companies that would benefit from company’s solution.
    Passionate about Growth: You love setting and beating targets. Growth is an addiction for you.

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  • Graphic Designer

    Graphic Designer

    Our client a print  and branding agency is looking for a Graphic Designer to join  their team
    Job Responsibilities

    Create and design various materials for digital and print
    Making sure artwork is correct and supplied in the right format/sizes/color codes before being sent to press and production facilities.
    Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner with a quality product
    Advise best practices and optimizations throughout design projects.
    Collaborate with internal team members to develop new approaches for creating more-expressive graphics for the company
    Establish creative direction for the company within brand guidelines
    Determine voice and messaging for graphic design pieces
    Bringing the brief and concept to life based on the organization’s needs and vision.
    Editing proofs to organization’s specifications and getting signoff/approval before finalizing artwork.
    Adapting and rolling out approved concepts to various media, above and below the line.
    Adhering to a client’s brand identity and guidelines.
    Work on multiple briefs at the same time.

    Qualifications

    Minimum of 2 years working experience in Graphics Design
    A National Diploma/Degree in Graphic Art/Design or any related creative field.
    Formal training/certification in the use of Adobe’s Creative suite of programs or similar
    Have a strong, well-rounded portfolio that showcases your individual design aesthetic.
    Ability to operate Large Format & Digital printer will be an added advantage

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  • Senior Risk & Compliance Officer

    Senior Risk & Compliance Officer

    Our client a Microfinance bank is looking for a Senior Risk and Compliance Officer to join their team
    Overall Purpose of the Job
    Champion the overall implementation of the Financial Risk Management framework and risk management best practices within the Bank
    Job Responsibilities

    Work closely with the Audit and Operations department and other departments within the Bank to establish, maintain and continuously improve risk management capabilities and culture.
    Assist in the designing, monitoring and implementation of financial risk mitigation strategies and measures for the Bank’s credit (lending) operations and ALCO processes.
    Generate regular financial risk reports that monitor the various risk exposures that the Bank  faces such as credit risks, market risks and liquidity risks.
    Proactively identify Compliance and business risk exposures from emerging changes in laws and business trends (including competitors’ activities and economic and political change) and support stakeholders in actions towards mitigating the risk.
    Assist in documenting the Bank’s Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) to ensure that industry best practices are incorporated to identify, monitor and control risks and the associated capital requirements.
    Challenging the Company and recommend amendments to the internal policies, procedures and processes, where applicable, based on the identified and assessed gaps associated with the Company’s business activities
    Keep abreast and monitor Bank’s adherence with existing and new local (CBK) Banking regulatory requirements as well as supporting the Banks in implementation and monitoring the provisions/ requirements of the risk policy frameworks.
    Keep abreast with new and emerging global and regional Banking regulatory requirements and best practice standards.
    Conduct quality assurance reviews of all risk management output (working papers, reports and presentations) and submit to management for decision making.
    Coordinate risk assessments and promotion of internal controls and Enterprise Risk management practices as well as carrying out risk assessment reviews within the Bank.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field.
    CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CPA-K (Kenya) certification.
    3+ years of experience in risk management and compliance.
    Knowledge of banking regulations (CBK).
    Strong risk management and compliance skills.
    Excellent communication and analytical abilities.
    Proactive mindset and attention to detail.

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  • Assistant IT Manager

    Assistant IT Manager

    Our Client, a microfinance bank is looking for an Assistant ICT Manager to join their team.
    Overall Purpose of the Job
    Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the acquisition, development, maintenance and control of computer and telecommunication systems within the bank as well as ensuring that the management information system is functioning efficiently.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities
    Maintenance and Control

    Assists in the development and maintenance of software applications
    Spearheads continuous programming and enhancements of BR and ELMA systems to accommodate any new requirements
    Integrates new technologies into existing computer system environments
    Ensures the configuration and maintenance of computers , mobiles, hardware, systems and applications
    Spearheads the installation and maintenance of computer networks (LAN)
    Ensures the maintenance of all application servers hosting various applications such as web, mail, and other systems

    Data management, back-up and Security

    Manages data backups and assists in disaster recovery process
    Develops and maintains IT documentation , processes and procedures
    Ensures availability of computer systems and infrastructure
    Ensures IT systems security at all times and aids in the Training of users on IT systems
    Provides end user support
    Performs daily system monitoring, verifies the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifies completion of scheduled jobs such as backups
    Performs regular security monitoring to identifies and prevents any possible intrusions
    Performs daily backup operations, ensures all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks
    Creates, changes and deletes user accounts as per approved policies and procedures
    Repairs and recovers from hardware or software failures
    Coordinates and communicates with impacted users
    Upgrades and configures systems and coordinates the deployment of software that supports infrastructure applications or operational needs.
    Applies OS patches and upgrades them on a regular basis
    Upgrades administrative tools and utilities as well as configures/adds new services as necessary
    Carries out performance tuning, hardware upgrades and resource optimization as required          
    Responsible for the administration of the bank’s intranet and management of the bank’s data center
    Maintains the server and ensures that the server room is kept out of bounds for non- personnel
    Undertakes user training
    Any other ICT related roles in the organization
    Supervise and assign tasks to the ICT Assistants
    Prepares reports as and when required by the ICT MANAGER or board
    Performs any other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    Bachelors in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
    2 years working experience in ICT

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  • Project Sales Engineer

    Project Sales Engineer

    The objective of this role is to ensure that Good Project Management is employed in every project and throughout the project process, for successful Acquisition, Implementation and Completion of Company projects. The Projects Manager will ensure that all project proposals are both Technically and Financially sound based on the customer requirements. The Projects Manager will also ensure that all projects handled are profitable and are executed within set timelines for each as stated in the contracts and/or agreed with the customers. The Projects Manager will be required to liaise both internally and externally, being the primary contact for communication with the customer, and will also advising on any variations arising, in consultation with the relevant departmental heads.
    The Duties responsibilities will include and are not limited to;

    Handling customer Enquiries.
    Customer Management for NGOs, Government, Contractors Segments and all Project related enquiries.
    Handling Tender Enquiries and preparation of Tender Bids.
    Monitoring of Project proposals sent to customers, sales conversion of proposed projects, and Invoicing on completion.
    Support of Uganda and South Sudan offices on Project RFQs and Projects Management.
    Approval of Technical and Financial Proposals for Project Enquiries.
    Approval of Projects Costings/ Pricing and Margins for Confirmed Projects before job opening based on the project scope and company policy on pricing.
    Projects Monitoring in the field as deemed necessary
    Weekly review of Jobs List;  Closed Jobs, Ongoing Jobs, Warranty Jobs
    Weekly review of Projects status; Progress, Challenges, Timelines, Actual Costings against Budgets
     Review and Approval of Projects Completion reports.
    General Management and Reporting on Project Works.

    Qualifications

    Bachelors Degree in Rellated field
    Customer Success certification will be an added advantage
    Professional Experience in Project Management preferrable in the Water Engineering sector

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  • Head of Finance

    Head of Finance

    The ideal candidate should have strong financial modeling and forecasting skills, presentation skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail, and be able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
    Job Responsibilities

    Create, update, and execute Company’s strategic plan while being mindful of finances and long-term goals.
    Present to management and leadership clear insights into drivers of business growth, risks, and opportunities.
    Pair expert modeling with deep, innovative analytics to improve Company’s understanding of its organization, the value the organization delivers, and how it can continue to drive greater value for the company and its customers
    Management of cash flow, overseeing projections, and working with different leadership team members on budgets.
    Play an active role in cross-functional workstreams, advising on financially impacting decisions, monitoring costs, and keeping the Finance organization in the loop on meaningful developments.
    Oversee FP&A duties around month-end close, forecasting, and preparation of management reports related to financial results.
    Report financial metrics to the board of directors.
    Have a collaborative relationship with the CEO, and other leadership members

    Qualifications

    +7 years of experience in finance, management consulting, corporate strategy, or relevant work.
    +3 years of relevant FP&A experience.
    2+ years of management experience in a multinational SAAS startup, or fast-growing techsetting.
    Problem-solving and analysis skills, strong business judgment, and the ability to communicate and present effectively.
    Board reporting and presentation experience.
    Track record in process re-engineering and optimization.

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  • Chief Operating Officer

    Chief Operating Officer

    Our client in the digital healthcare field is looking for an entrepreneural Chief Operating Officer to help them reach their misson: Making the pregnancy journey convenient and safe for millions of women in Sub-Saharan Africa.
    What does the job involve

    As the COO you will be responsible for driving the growth and impact of our organization.
    Your primary focus will be on scaling operations, optimizing processes, and ensuring the highest level of quality in our programs and You will report to the CEO.
    Team Management: While you will initially manage around 15 people, this number is expected to grow massively over the coming years. You will be tasked with motivating your team and living compsany’s feedback culture
    Ownership and management of operational targets. Ensure efficient collaboration, processes are being followed, ad hoc issues are resolved pragmatically, and quarterly objectives and key results reached
    Driving operational strategy. What is needed to reach 10x growth, identify biggest pain points and draft clear plans on how to resolve them

    Qualifications

    Education: You have a degree from a renowned university. Depending on your professional background this can be in business, technology, medicine or a related field.
    Experience: 5+ years of experience in building operations in a fast growing company is a must. You understand end-to-end business processes and are well versed with tech tools to create amazing, scalable client journeys. Healthcare experience is a big plus.
    Shared vision: The idea of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality makes you excited. You can’t wait to dive into this space and help us create a massive impact.
    Leadership: This role requires outstanding leadership skills. While you will initially manage around 15 people, this number is expected to grow massively over the coming years. You are a people person, motivator, mentor, strong communicator and an excellent project manager.
    Ambition: You are a highly ambitious person, excited to do “10x thinking” to increase the number of lives touched by a few orders of magnitude over the coming years. You like a fast-paced environment, are a fast learner and go the extra mile.

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