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Company Details: Company Information Twiga is a mobile-based supply platform for Africa’s retail outlets, kiosks, and markets stalls.

  • Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

    Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

    Our mission is to provide affordable access to high quality food and grocery across African cities.

    Our ambition is to modernize Africa’s urban informal retail by using technology, to aggregate demand and help create an efficient supply chain that makes food and grocery more affordable.

    The role entails excel modelling, financial analysis, data analysis, automation of analysis, budget development and monitoring, reporting as well as any workflow relating to adaptive insights.

    Responsibilities

    The candidate will perform modelling of potential projects and provide insights and recommendations that enable decision making. This will involve selection of the most appropriate modelling and analysis process. Examples include but not limited to, analyzing the impact of buying new machinery or assessing a change in operations in terms of budget vs. plan or actuals.
    The candidate will leverage on Twiga’s data to automate financial and data analysis that can be used by various stakeholders to make decisions.
    The candidate, together with the team, will be responsible for developing and monitoring a segment of the budget (relating to one or multiple parts of the supply chain and/or one or multiple city budgets) every quarter.
    The candidate, together with the team, will assist in producing the monthly strategy document (Business Review Meeting deck – which provides insights to the organization to improve ways of working and provide the ‘bigger picture’ to the wider organization) and the board paper which provides an update to the board to take any relevant decisions.
    Assist with work streams related to Adaptive Insights – The candidate, together with the team, will also assist in integrating the budgeting, monitoring and strategy work streams onto Adaptive. This will be a significant part of the early months work streams.
    Assist in other aspects of Operations as assigned by the Regional Lead from time to time.
     

    Minimum Qualifications And Requirements

    A Bachelor’s in Economics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration or other relevant field.
    Has the intention to start or has started the CFA program would be an added advantage.
    Relevant Skills & Experience
    Ideal minimum of 1 years’ experience in, advisory or finance specific roles.
    Interest or experience in investment banking, VC, PE is an added advantage.
    Strong Excel and quantitative skills with the ability to quickly learn new technical skills.
    Already has or is keen to build communication and social skills and is flexible to work within a multi-cultural team environment.
    Interest in data and financial analysis.
    Ability to multi-task with several work streams and prioritize work streams.
    Organized with a high level of initiative.
    Good research, writing and communication skills.
    Self-driven and tech savvy.
    Highest standards of accuracy.

    Twiga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion equal treatment of all applicants. Twiga does not charge its applicants any fees whatsoever and has not authorized any agent to levy any fees on its behalf. If anyone requests you to make any payment with respect to this application, please report the incident to info@twiga.com or to our hotline on +254 (0) 709 258 000.

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  • Boiler Technician

    Boiler Technician

    In line with Twiga Foods purpose and the significant role played by the Warehouse (Supply Chain), the Boiler Technician operates and maintains the steam generator to ensure optimal operations of the crate washer. The role holder is also responsible for management of resources relating to the boiler i.e. fuel and water to ensure cost efficient operation. The role holder works closely with the Maintenance Engineer to ensure equipment availability and reliability and timely procurement of consumables.

    Responsibilities

    Supervise all aspects of boiler operations during assigned shift and effectively provide direction to downstream machine operators.
    Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to the steam generator.
    Conduct safety inspection of boiler and steam safety relief valves
    Supervise the statutory inspection of the boiler and instrument calibration to ensure compliance to legal and organizational requirements
    Monitoring boiler energy usage (steam and diesel).
    Co-ordinate boiler water/steam analysis and chemical usage
    Ensure reliable operational records are maintained and recorded for historical purposes and to document performance metrics for the plant.
    Assist in building services maintenance (plumbing, ventilation)
    Ensure conformance with quality, environmental, food and safety requirements commensurate with executing required instrument maintenance or replacement activities
    Observe the set Health, Safety, and Environment guidelines (PPE, LOTO) during repair and maintenance of machines

    Requirements

    Minimum Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
    Certificate in Boiler Proficiency
    Minimum 2 years experience in Boiler Operations
    Basic Computer Skills (Excel and Word)

    Twiga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion equal treatment of all applicants. Twiga does not charge its applicants any fees whatsoever and has not authorized any agent to levy any fees on its behalf. If anyone requests you to make any payment with respect to this application, please report the incident to info@twiga.com or to our hotline on +254 (0) 709 258 000.

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    www.linkedin.com

  • Machine Handling Equipment (MHE) Operator

    Machine Handling Equipment (MHE) Operator

    The Operator may fulfill multiple roles in the Distribution Center environment Inbound and/or Outbound inventory accurately, timely, and safely. The Operator is responsible for operating equipment as part of the distribution process within a fast-paced warehouse setting. The Operator will utilize equipment while performing tasks to include receiving, unloading, scanning, moving, staging, loading, locating, relocating, and stacking product.

    Responsibilities

    Reads work instructions to determine items to be moved, gathered, and/or distributed
    Pulls and prepares product for shipment, in an efficient manner, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded
    Sorts and places materials or items on pallets, racks or designated areas according to predetermined pallet positions
    Loads, unloads, moves, stacks and stages products using a forklift, hand clump, reach truck or other power equipment
    Maintains equipment by keeping it clean and safe, reporting service requests as needed
    Assists in maintaining the safety of the warehouse by conducting operations in a manner which promotes safety
    Weighing and/or counting items received and/or dispatched from warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards
    Assists with physical inventories and cycle counts, ensuring proper stock rotation
    Assists in distribution center/warehouse clean-up as required
     

    Requirements

    Minimum of 1-year recent experience in a warehouse environment
    Previous experience operating a Reach truck and/or Forklift
    Certified Forklift operation licence
    OHS training
    Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
    Ability to follow safety regulations while operating equipment
    Ability to learn proper operations of warehouse equipment
    Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) including basic data entry

    We are looking for experienced Operators who are reliable, punctual, and safety-minded, with a strong work ethic. You must also work well as part of a team and be willing to work long hours when necessary. It is also important that you display a positive, helpful demeanour, and a commitment to providing the best in service.

    Twiga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion equal treatment of all applicants. Twiga does not charge its applicants any fees whatsoever and has not authorized any agent to levy any fees on its behalf. If anyone requests you to make any payment with respect to this application, please report the incident to info@twiga.com or to our hotline on +254 (0) 709 258 000.

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  • Financial Planning and Analysis Intern Warehouse and Logistics Roles

    Financial Planning and Analysis Intern Warehouse and Logistics Roles

    The Intern will be responsible for supporting the team to conduct monthly reconciliations, conduct analysis, gather, analyze, and evaluate data.
    Key Responsibilities

    Assisting in data and financial analysis with guidance from the team
    Assisting in monthly reporting around various reports for internal and external stakeholders.
    Drafting and reviewing various documents and proposals as required.
    Researching topical investment issues and preparing opinions and insights on the same
    Assisting on research activities, including but not limited to: Compiling information, gathering data and summarizing referral resources based on research activities.
    Conducting and taking minutes of the meetings held with both internal teams and external stakeholders
    Assisting in other duties in the department

    Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration or another relevant field.
    Has the intention to start or has started CFA would be an added advantage.
    No experience required.
    Interest in investment banking, VC, PE is an added advantage.
    Strong Excel and quantitative skills with the ability to quickly learn new technical skills.
    Already has or is keen to build communication and social skills and is flexible to work within a multi-cultural team environment.
    Interest in data and financial analysis.
    Organized with a high level of initiative.
    Good research, writing and communication skills.
    Self-driven and tech savvy.
    Highest standard of accuracy and highly organized.

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    twiga.com

  • Agronomist

    Agronomist

    We are looking for an experienced agronomist to make sure the farm operations are running smoothly by ensuring excellent business and plant management practices are adhered to. To be successful for this role, you must be ready to work in a fast-paced environment, be knowledgeable on G.A.P and able to manage work pressure and priorities.

    Responsibilities

    Manage the overall operations of the farm
    Organize and coordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities
    Aid in sharing and training proper agricultural procedures and techniques to assure high quality production and good grower relations.
    Maintains crop records of all fields/productions in a timely manner, including updating crop estimates, and suggestions.
    Maintain complete records of all crop expenses for budget purposes.
    Demonstrate ability and confidence in systems and hardware provided to efficiently collate crop monitoring information and provide safe and legal remedial applications
    Undertake regular visits to members’ farms to a schedule agreed with each individual member and Senior Regional Agronomist prior to the commencement of each season, to include;

    Pest and disease monitoring report
    Control recommendations
    Crop notes and photos to be communicated to the grower highlighting specific issues
    Organise and participate in taking of soil or substrate, plant, leaf or sap samples, for testing.

    Assisting with the plant selection process and the development of planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.
    Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties
    Other responsibilities may be assigned.

    Requirements

    Must have good computer skills, being able to effectively use Excel, Word, and email for correspondence, along with mobile,
    Must have good communication skills, including both oral and written presentations.
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in an agricultural field.
    Minimum of three years of field work experience within the agronomy industry preferred
    A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

    Required

    Competencies

    Customer Focused: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.
    Negotiation and Influencing Others: Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties. Using interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals toward higher levels of performance.
    Business Acumen: Planning and supporting the development of individuals’ skills and abilities so that they can meet current and future business needs. Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities.
    Building ad Growing Relationships: Builds collaborative alliances and strategic relationships to achieve common goals. Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
    Planning and Organising: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
    Passion for Results: Driving high standards for individual, team, and organizational accomplishment; tenaciously working to meet or exceed challenging goals; deriving satisfaction from goal achievement and continuous improvement.
    Decision Making: Obtaining and comparing information from multiple sources to identify alternative solutions; committing to an action after analysing potential solutions against decision criteria; considers the wider business impact of the decisions.
    Coaching and Developing Others: Planning and supporting the development of individuals’ skills and abilities so that they can meet current and future business needs. Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities.
    Facilitating Change: Identifying and driving organizational and cultural changes needed to adapt strategically to changing market demands, technology, and internal initiatives; catalyzing new approaches to improve results by transforming organizational culture, systems, or products/services. Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities. Level 3
    Strategic Thinking: Establishing and committing to a long-term business direction based on an analysis of systemic information and consideration of resources, market drivers, and organizational values.

    Twiga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion equal treatment of all applicants. Twiga does not charge its applicants any fees whatsoever and has not authorized any agent to levy any fees on its behalf. If anyone requests you to make any payment with respect to this application, please report the incident to info@twiga.com or to our hotline on +254 (0) 709 258 000.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • HR Coordinator

    HR Coordinator

    We are looking for an experienced administrator who will have the core responsibility of coordinating the activities of the people operations (HR) function, as well as managing the functions communications and documentation, whilst maintaining the highest level of confidentiality. To thrive in this role, you will have strong orientation to structure and organisation; have a composed disposition; be able to prioritise emerging and conflicting agendas in a fast-paced organisation that is constantly evolving; be tactful and engage impactfully across all levels of the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Officer, People Operations, this is an individual contributor role that will work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver expected results.

    Responsibilities

    And Deliverables

    Calendar management: schedule meetings and events on behalf of the team. Solicit and review meeting requests, prioritize appointments, and coordinate scheduling with employees, other functions, internal and external stakeholders, and partners. Scheduling should be prioritised and aligned to deliver both immediate and long-terms goals. Calendars should be planned on a three-month rolling basis, reviewed monthly, prioritised weekly and current to 48 hours.Review and confirm scheduled meetings, re-evaluate priorities and where necessary, modify previous scheduled appointments. Allocate time to activities necessary to keep things running efficiently without double booking or overlooking opportunities. Update multiple calendars on applicable systems.
    Meetings: manage meeting cadences for the function, ensuring agendas and materials are shared in advance to make the meetings as productive as possible and time is well spent. As required, compile research briefs, presentation decks and/or reports for internal and external meetings. Identify and reserve meeting space and arrange off-site meeting locations. Coordinate travel, logistics, accommodation and expense management with participants, venues and any third parties to deliver a seamless experience.Attend meetings as requested, take, and circulate minutes and action plans, and follow up with designated individuals to share updates prior to the next meeting.
    Documentation and Presentations: Draft a variety of correspondence including announcement, letters, memoranda, and reports. Support respective process/content owner’s layout and finalise their draft documents: SOPs, flow charts reports and presentation decks, in line with the organisation brand standards and templates.Pull data from accredited sources to update and refresh standard reports.
    Records management: Custodian of the physical and digital filing systems. Manage the lifecycle of documents. Create and maintain a classification scheme/file plan for physical records/documents through an appropriate and secure binder and filing cabinet structure, and electronic records/documents through an appropriate and secure shared drive system. Archive inactive documents and preserve them in line with regulatory provisions.
    Confirm version control of required and prescribed documents including and not limited to policies, standard operating procedures, flow charts, reports, minutes, and decisions. Provide access to and/or share documents with authorised employees/stakeholders as approved.
    Expense management. track departmental expenditure; review and verify expense requests, raise purchase requisitions, and convene a monthly meeting with the finance team to review the functions cost centre report, prior to sign-off and adoption.

    Ideal background and Competencies

    Be an adept administrator, outcome driven, discerning as to what to prioritise and where to focus, and diplomatic in all undertakings
    Write impeccably and engage confidently and impactfully across all levels of an organisation
    Be a digital native; have command of MS Office productivity tools at intermediate level of proficiency as a minimum, have working knowledge of an ERP, and be adept at various social media platforms.
    Have experience arranging complex and detailed travel plans, travel documents and itineraries, and reconciling associated expenses
    Be self-assured, curious, willing to expand your boundaries and continue learning as you go.
    Have worked both independently and collaboratively, building strong and enduring working relationship with diverse stakeholders, preferably across the continent
    Be positive, energetic, observant, detail-oriented and decisive. A self-starter with a high level of personal drive and resilience, with unquestionable integrity, confidentiality, and respect.

    Twiga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion equal treatment of all applicants. Twiga does not charge its applicants any fees whatsoever and has not authorized any agent to levy any fees on its behalf. If anyone requests you to make any payment with respect to this application, please report the incident to info@twiga.com or to our hotline on +254 (0) 709 258 000.

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    twiga.applytojob.com

  • Trade Development Team Lead – Sales

    Trade Development Team Lead – Sales

    Job Description
    Twiga is a mobile-based supply platform for Africa’s retail outlets, kiosks, and markets stalls.
    The purpose of this position is to lead the designated area sales team by establishing strong relationships with market stakeholders and to facilitate growth in the share of our clients’ stock size of FFV and FMCG, devise sampling and testing procedures, and implement outcomes-based on evidenced data.
    Responsibilities

    Team leadership and coaching: coach and help develop team members acquire and consistently demonstrate the Twiga Way of Working.
    Hold at least 4 coaching visits per week with team members. Cover the team within a three-week cycle.
    Coordinate with internal stakeholders and sales management to ensure team members have tools and facilitation to execute their routines as seamlessly and effortlessly as possible. Facilitate problem solving and collaboration
    Drive outlet recruitment and retention of existing customers through development and growth of long term customer relationships
    Influence and drive product diversification and growth in profitability per customer.

    Requirements

    More than three years of experience as a sales team lead, preferably in the FMCG industry
    Experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, distribution, retail, and FMCG organizations preferred
    Bachelor of Commerce Degree or equivalent

    Key Performance Indicators:

    High performing sales team: each team members visit 40 productive outlets per day as per journey plan, maintains coverage of 240 outlets per route, has a quality of conversation with vendor/vendor survey, enhances the visibility and presentation of the outlet, and realizes growth in assortment variety and drop size.
    Minimum of 4 documented coaching sessions per week.
    Acquisition of new profitable customers and retention of existing customers in line with the set targets.
    Consistent growth in product diversification and gross profit per customer to achieve and maintain set targets.
    Customer satisfaction scores (net promoter score, customer satisfaction index, SLA adherence) maintained at approved levels.
    Credit management: non-performing loans contained within set limits.
    Reporting and insight generation.

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  • Machine Handling Equipment(MHE) Operator Mechanical Technician Boiler Technician Electrical Technician Scales Technician Trade Development Representative Trade Development Team Lead – Sales

    Machine Handling Equipment(MHE) Operator Mechanical Technician Boiler Technician Electrical Technician Scales Technician Trade Development Representative Trade Development Team Lead – Sales

    The Operator may fulfill multiple roles in the Distribution Center environment Inbound and/or Outbound inventory accurately, timely, and safely. The Operator is responsible for operating equipment as part of the distribution process within a fast-paced warehouse setting. The Operator will utilize equipment while performing tasks to include receiving, unloading, scanning, moving, staging, loading, locating, relocating, and stacking product.
    Responsibilities

    Reads work instructions to determine items to be moved, gathered, and/or distributed
    Pulls and prepares product for shipment, in an efficient manner, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded
    Sorts and places materials or items on pallets, racks or designated areas according to predetermined pallet positions
    Loads, unloads, moves, stacks and stages products using a forklift, hand clump, reach truck or other power equipment
    Maintains equipment by keeping it clean and safe, reporting service requests as needed
    Assists in maintaining the safety of the warehouse by conducting operations in a manner which promotes safety
    Weighing and/or counting items received and/or dispatched from warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards
    Assists with physical inventories and cycle counts, ensuring proper stock rotation
    Assists in distribution center/warehouse clean-up as required

    Requirements

    Minimum of 1-year recent experience in a warehouse environment
    Previous experience operating a Reach truck and/or Forklift
    Certified Forklift operation licence
    OHS training
    Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
    Ability to follow safety regulations while operating equipment
    Ability to learn proper operations of warehouse equipment
    Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) including basic data entry

    We are looking for experienced Operators who are reliable, punctual, and safety-minded, with a strong work ethic. You must also work well as part of a team and be willing to work long hours when necessary. It is also important that you display a positive, helpful demeanour, and a commitment to providing the best in service.

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  • Boiler Technician Electrical Technician Machine Handling Equipment (MHE ) Operator Mechanical Technician Refrigeration Technician Scales Technician

    Boiler Technician Electrical Technician Machine Handling Equipment (MHE ) Operator Mechanical Technician Refrigeration Technician Scales Technician

    In line with Twiga Foods purpose and the significant role played by the Warehouse (Supply Chain), the Boiler Technician operates and maintains the steam generator to ensure optimal operations of the crate washer. The role holder is also responsible for management of resources relating to the boiler i.e. fuel and water to ensure cost efficient operation. The role holder works closely with the Maintenance Engineer to ensure equipment availability and reliability and timely procurement of consumables.
    Responsibilities

    Supervise all aspects of boiler operations during assigned shift and effectively provide direction to downstream machine operators.
    Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to the steam generator. 
    Conduct safety inspection of boiler and steam safety relief valves 
    Supervise the statutory inspection of the boiler and instrument calibration to ensure compliance to legal and organizational requirements  
    Monitoring boiler energy usage (steam and diesel). 
    Co-ordinate boiler water/steam analysis and chemical usage 
    Ensure reliable operational records are maintained and recorded for historical purposes and to document performance metrics for the plant.  
    Assist in building services maintenance (plumbing, ventilation) 
    Ensure conformance with quality, environmental, food and safety requirements commensurate with executing required instrument maintenance or replacement activities 
    Observe the set Health, Safety, and Environment guidelines (PPE, LOTO) during repair and maintenance of machines 

    Requirements

    Minimum Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
    Certificate in Boiler Proficiency
    Minimum 2 years experience in Boiler Operations
    Basic Computer Skills (Excel and Word)

    Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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    twiga.com

  • Fulfillment Representative Team Lead – Sales Trade Development Representative

    Fulfillment Representative Team Lead – Sales Trade Development Representative

    Twiga is a supplier of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (FFV) and FMCG to vendors in urban African markets.  We connect farmers to urban retailers in informal markets, and by supplying them with quality produce we ensure food safety and security.
    This role is responsible for distributing produce/products promptly to customers within the set timelines and laid out standard operating procedures. 
    Key Responsibilities

    Follow the laid-out route plan, deliver ordered produce/products to vendors in the assigned route as per the delivery manifest.
    Deliver goods at the scheduled time, keeping a clear log on delivery times for all orders, accounting for all assigned crates, and ensuring payment for goods upon delivery.
    Timely collection of customers returns and ensuring the end of day stock reconciliation completed within the set timelines.
    Inspect the assigned delivery assets i.e. DMS handset and crates and verify that they are maintained as per the set standards and are available for inspection where need be.
    Develop rapport, understand and anticipate the customers’ needs and initiate actions to solve them or escalate as required.
    Maintain quality customer service in the delivery of the customer’s promise.
    Observe the vehicle maintenance schedule, fuel the truck when needed and report any mechanical problems immediately to your supervisor. 

    Ideal Background

    A detail-oriented professional skilled in accurately and efficiently fulfilling orders.
    Possess a KCSE certificate, a valid certificate of good conduct; and a clean and valid driver’s license.

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