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  • Alternative Investments Manager – ICEA LION Asset Management Ltd (ILAM)

    Alternative Investments Manager – ICEA LION Asset Management Ltd (ILAM)

    Key Responsibilities

    Assist in the origination and development of deal pipelines for alternative investments mainly in Kenya and other countries;•
    Conduct due diligence on investment opportunities in energy, mobility, water, and data infrastructure;
    Negotiating and structuring investment opportunities;
    Develop financial models for investment opportunities;
    Review financial models provided for the investment opportunities;
    Prepare investment memorandums for the Investment Committee;
    Make presentations to the Investment Committee on the opportunities;
    Monitor and manage the investments post investments including serving on boards of the investment entities as applicable; and
    Provide periodic reporting to the Investment Committee and third-party clients on the performance of these investments.

    Requirements
    Person Specifications

    Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Business, or a related discipline from a reputable university;
    Possess professional qualifications in Finance e.g., CFA, ICIFA;
    At least five (5) years of experience working in Infrastructure and Private Equity funds;
    An Engineering background would be an added advantage.

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  • Procurement Officer East Africa – Deloitte Private Associate Director

    Procurement Officer East Africa – Deloitte Private Associate Director

    Main purpose of the job

    The Procurement Officer will work under the supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager to manage the procurement of commodities, equipment, and supplies for the Tujenge Jamii project.  The role will also be responsible for ensuring full compliance with donor rules and regulations. This position will be based in our Nakuru office in Kenya.

    Job Description

    Oversee the procurement activities for Tujenge Jamii.
    Ensure duties and VAT exemption applications are done by providing pro-forma invoices for all vatable procurement activities.
    Ensure adherence to Deloitte East Africa policies and standard procurement operating procedures.
    Liaise with finance, senior management and the programs to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of vendors and ensuring full auditable support documentation.
    Develop and manage the project’s procurement process as per the policy, procedures, standards, and strategies in order to ensure transparency, fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality.
    Ensure all purchasing activities support and strengthen the strategic objectives of the Project.
    Ensure the adequacy of specifications for purchasing purposes.
    Negotiate major purchases, develop blanket or master agreements with suppliers, and engage in all aspects of contract management.
    Implement vendor business relationships in compliance with Quality Independence Risk and Reputation (QIRR) requirements.
    Identify, qualify, and select vendors of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conduct overall supplier management.
    Evaluate cost and quality of materials, equipment, products, or services and manage purchase requisitions/orders.
    Maintain an effective stores management system where all expenses are effectively monitored and charged to the appropriate projects.
    Risk management.

    Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Supplies Management or related field from an accredited university.
    Certification in purchasing/procurement is preferred with a minimum of 5 years’ working in a procurement environment.
    Be a registered member of KISM, CIPS membership will be an added advantage.
    Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) or USAID funded projects will be an added advantage.
    Working knowledge of USAID rules and regulation on procurement and administrative services practices.
    Strong knowledge of procurement methods and procedures.
    Proficient use of Microsoft Office and computer software skills.

    Additional Information
    Preferred Qualifications and Experience

    Skilled in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
    Demonstrated leadership skills.
    Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
    Good financial knowledge.

    Behavioural competencies

    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
    Good Leadership, supervisory and influencing skills.
    Good coordination and organization skills.
    Strong client delivery focus.
    Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
    Focus on quality and risk.
    Problem solving ability.
    Good business acumen.
    Diligent and quick learner
    Proactive and has the ability to assess a situation and independently take action to address it.

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  • Grants & Compliance Manager

    Grants & Compliance Manager

    Main purpose of the job

    The Grants and Compliance Manager will provide overall technical support in the management of sub-grants, facilitate training and capacity building in program and finance management to subgrantees, support sub partners on  grant management and assist in reviewing sub agreements serves. S/he will be responsible for ensuring compliance with USAID rules and regulations, and legal and regulatory requirements governing USAID Tujenge Jamii Award as well Deloitte policies and procedure and law of Kenya that affect program implementation. S/he will oversee overall compliance in the project implementation from development of the workplans and budgets, reporting, sub granting process, and budget administration as assigned by the Chief of Party.
    The Grants and Compliance Manager will be involved in developing and embedding best practices to comply with USAID rules and regulations, support sub awardees proposal budgeting, analysis of institutional income, USAID expenditure reporting tracking, monitoring and providing management information on key risks. The role holder will also support implementation of improved financial systems and processes to facilitate better donor reporting and compliance.
    The Grant and Compliance Manager will facilitate and ensure recommendations from financial reviews, spot checks are implemented, and sub awardees have systems of tracking implementation to closure.
    The Grants and Compliance Manager is responsible for processing and tracking sub awards and grants, obtaining and maintaining reports required from sub recipients, monitoring compliance with donor and Deloitte requirements, and handling correspondence, and other matters pertaining to grants and sub awards.
    This position will be based in our Nakuru office in Kenya.

    Job Description
    Compliance

    Perform compliance and systems monitoring and reviews for implementing partners/sub-recipient programs and project operations, this includes but not limited to the following: monitoring expenditure burn rate, variation between budget and actual expenditure, reviewing performance progress reports and flagging under performance where targets are not met.
    Develop controls and resource management systems, designed to minimize operational and compliance risks by identifying weakness in the sub awardees internal control system and recommend appropriate action.
    Coordinating and conducting compliance reviews.
    Develop metrics to ensure all sub-recipient compliance reviews at least twice annually.
    Evaluate the risk environment of sub-recipients and recommend the ones that need to undergo internal audits and follow-up on implementation of internal audit recommendations to ensure all are closed.
    Develop and utilize tools, templates and work processes that streamline efficient teamwork, operations and better use of project resources.
    Respond to specific sub-recipient compliance capacity improvement needs whenever need arises in order to have good program grant and financial management systems and improve internal controls and reduce costs.
    Draft concise and coherent sub-recipient compliance review reports that add value for subrecipients and management.
    Monitor the implementation of recommendations from compliance reviews, spot checks, internal audits and external audit verifications are implemented to closure by the sub-recipients.
    To facilitate the establishment by the subrecipients risk mitigation plan for all risks identified and recommend the best ways of addressing them.
    Facilitate and follow-up on timely submission of deliverables as per sub agreement requirements.

    Grants Management

    Lead Pre-award assessment teams for prospective sub recipient organizations.
    Preparation of sub agreements and modifications as well as review budgets and workplans.
    Custodial responsibility of sub recipient files and documentation pertaining to sub awards.
    Review of sub recipients’ periodic financial reports and cash advance requests.
    Follow-up with subrecipients to ensure timely liquidation of advances.
    Monitoring of Sub recipient expenses and tracking of sub recipient budgets and investigate unauthorized variations.
    Development of training materials to support capacity of sub recipient organizations.
    Analysing sub recipient budget trends and making recommendations for cost control.
    Initiating and carrying out sub award close-out processes.
    Review expenditure reports and provide level of comfort that cost incurred meet USAID allowability criteria, that is costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable.
    Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    Degree in Finance and Accounting, Procurement, Economics and Auditing.
    Master’s Degree in Business, Procurement Accounting, Finance, Management, Auditing, Economics or related filed is an added advantage.
    A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the NGO sector in Senior Grants/Compliance/Audit management positions.
    In depth understanding and experience working with proposals and contracts from institutional donors.
    Experience of complex planning and budgeting processes including ability to provide clear guidance on donor policies and procedures.
    Ability to have a bird’s view of sub recipient organizations’ internal control systems and use comprehensive approach to developing approaches to address identified and emerging issues.
    Ability to motivate sub-recipient organizations with diverse backgrounds and expertise adopt good systems and practices that are responsive to the project’s compliance requirements.
    Possess strong interpersonal skills with sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, ethical, and other issues that are addressed by the sub-recipients.
    Ability to adapt to the different organization levels as presented by sub awardees.
    Must be fully aware of USAID compliance requirements.
    Ability to identify opportunities to build capacity for program development staff and sub-recipient personnel based on observations and through sharing best practices.
    Demonstrate computer software expertise with Microsoft Office.
    Manage confidential and sensitive information.

    Apply via :

    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Procurement Officer

    Procurement Officer

    Main purpose of the job

    The Procurement Officer will work under the supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager to manage the procurement of commodities, equipment, and supplies for the Tujenge Jamii project.  The role will also be responsible for ensuring full compliance with donor rules and regulations. This position will be based in our Nakuru office in Kenya.

    Job Description

    Oversee the procurement activities for Tujenge Jamii.
    Ensure duties and VAT exemption applications are done by providing pro-forma invoices for all vatable procurement activities.
    Ensure adherence to Deloitte East Africa policies and standard procurement operating procedures.
    Liaise with finance, senior management and the programs to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of vendors and ensuring full auditable support documentation.
    Develop and manage the project’s procurement process as per the policy, procedures, standards, and strategies in order to ensure transparency, fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality.
    Ensure all purchasing activities support and strengthen the strategic objectives of the Project.
    Ensure the adequacy of specifications for purchasing purposes.
    Negotiate major purchases, develop blanket or master agreements with suppliers, and engage in all aspects of contract management.
    Implement vendor business relationships in compliance with Quality Independence Risk and Reputation (QIRR) requirements.
    Identify, qualify, and select vendors of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conduct overall supplier management.
    Evaluate cost and quality of materials, equipment, products, or services and manage purchase requisitions/orders.
    Maintain an effective stores management system where all expenses are effectively monitored and charged to the appropriate projects.
    Risk management.

    Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Supplies Management or related field from an accredited university.
    Certification in purchasing/procurement is preferred with a minimum of 5 years’ working in a procurement environment.
    Be a registered member of KISM, CIPS membership will be an added advantage.
    Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) or USAID funded projects will be an added advantage.
    Working knowledge of USAID rules and regulation on procurement and administrative services practices.
    Strong knowledge of procurement methods and procedures.
    Proficient use of Microsoft Office and computer software skills.

    Additional Information
    Preferred Qualifications and Experience

    Skilled in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
    Demonstrated leadership skills.
    Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
    Good financial knowledge.

    Behavioural competencies

    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
    Good Leadership, supervisory and influencing skills.
    Good coordination and organization skills.
    Strong client delivery focus.
    Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
    Focus on quality and risk.
    Problem solving ability.
    Good business acumen.
    Diligent and quick learner
    Proactive and has the ability to assess a situation and independently take action to address it.

    Apply via :

    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Procurement Officer East Africa – Deloitte Private Associate Director

    Procurement Officer East Africa – Deloitte Private Associate Director

    Main purpose of the job

    The Procurement Officer will work under the supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager to manage the procurement of commodities, equipment, and supplies for the Tujenge Jamii project.  The role will also be responsible for ensuring full compliance with donor rules and regulations. This position will be based in our Nakuru office in Kenya.

    Job Description

    Oversee the procurement activities for Tujenge Jamii.
    Ensure duties and VAT exemption applications are done by providing pro-forma invoices for all vatable procurement activities.
    Ensure adherence to Deloitte East Africa policies and standard procurement operating procedures.
    Liaise with finance, senior management and the programs to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of vendors and ensuring full auditable support documentation.
    Develop and manage the project’s procurement process as per the policy, procedures, standards, and strategies in order to ensure transparency, fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality.
    Ensure all purchasing activities support and strengthen the strategic objectives of the Project.
    Ensure the adequacy of specifications for purchasing purposes.
    Negotiate major purchases, develop blanket or master agreements with suppliers, and engage in all aspects of contract management.
    Implement vendor business relationships in compliance with Quality Independence Risk and Reputation (QIRR) requirements.
    Identify, qualify, and select vendors of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conduct overall supplier management.
    Evaluate cost and quality of materials, equipment, products, or services and manage purchase requisitions/orders.
    Maintain an effective stores management system where all expenses are effectively monitored and charged to the appropriate projects.
    Risk management.

    Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Supplies Management or related field from an accredited university.
    Certification in purchasing/procurement is preferred with a minimum of 5 years’ working in a procurement environment.
    Be a registered member of KISM, CIPS membership will be an added advantage.
    Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) or USAID funded projects will be an added advantage.
    Working knowledge of USAID rules and regulation on procurement and administrative services practices.
    Strong knowledge of procurement methods and procedures.
    Proficient use of Microsoft Office and computer software skills.

    Additional Information

    Preferred Qualifications and Experience

    Skilled in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
    Demonstrated leadership skills.
    Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
    Good financial knowledge.

    Behavioural competencies

    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
    Good Leadership, supervisory and influencing skills.
    Good coordination and organization skills.
    Strong client delivery focus.
    Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
    Focus on quality and risk.
    Problem solving ability.
    Good business acumen.
    Diligent and quick learner
    Proactive and has the ability to assess a situation and independently take action to address it.

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

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  • Grants & Compliance Manager

    Grants & Compliance Manager

    Main purpose of the job

    The Grants and Compliance Manager will provide overall technical support in the management of sub-grants, facilitate training and capacity building in program and finance management to subgrantees, support sub partners on  grant management and assist in reviewing sub agreements serves. S/he will be responsible for ensuring compliance with USAID rules and regulations, and legal and regulatory requirements governing USAID Tujenge Jamii Award as well Deloitte policies and procedure and law of Kenya that affect program implementation. S/he will oversee overall compliance in the project implementation from development of the workplans and budgets, reporting, sub granting process, and budget administration as assigned by the Chief of Party.
    The Grants and Compliance Manager will be involved in developing and embedding best practices to comply with USAID rules and regulations, support sub awardees proposal budgeting, analysis of institutional income, USAID expenditure reporting tracking, monitoring and providing management information on key risks. The role holder will also support implementation of improved financial systems and processes to facilitate better donor reporting and compliance.
    The Grant and Compliance Manager will facilitate and ensure recommendations from financial reviews, spot checks are implemented, and sub awardees have systems of tracking implementation to closure.
    The Grants and Compliance Manager is responsible for processing and tracking sub awards and grants, obtaining and maintaining reports required from sub recipients, monitoring compliance with donor and Deloitte requirements, and handling correspondence, and other matters pertaining to grants and sub awards.
    This position will be based in our Nakuru office in Kenya.

    Job Description
    Compliance

    Perform compliance and systems monitoring and reviews for implementing partners/sub-recipient programs and project operations, this includes but not limited to the following: monitoring expenditure burn rate, variation between budget and actual expenditure, reviewing performance progress reports and flagging under performance where targets are not met.
    Develop controls and resource management systems, designed to minimize operational and compliance risks by identifying weakness in the sub awardees internal control system and recommend appropriate action.
    Coordinating and conducting compliance reviews.
    Develop metrics to ensure all sub-recipient compliance reviews at least twice annually.
    Evaluate the risk environment of sub-recipients and recommend the ones that need to undergo internal audits and follow-up on implementation of internal audit recommendations to ensure all are closed.
    Develop and utilize tools, templates and work processes that streamline efficient teamwork, operations and better use of project resources.
    Respond to specific sub-recipient compliance capacity improvement needs whenever need arises in order to have good program grant and financial management systems and improve internal controls and reduce costs.
    Draft concise and coherent sub-recipient compliance review reports that add value for subrecipients and management.
    Monitor the implementation of recommendations from compliance reviews, spot checks, internal audits and external audit verifications are implemented to closure by the sub-recipients.
    To facilitate the establishment by the subrecipients risk mitigation plan for all risks identified and recommend the best ways of addressing them.
    Facilitate and follow-up on timely submission of deliverables as per sub agreement requirements.

    Grants Management

    Lead Pre-award assessment teams for prospective sub recipient organizations.
    Preparation of sub agreements and modifications as well as review budgets and workplans.
    Custodial responsibility of sub recipient files and documentation pertaining to sub awards.
    Review of sub recipients’ periodic financial reports and cash advance requests.
    Follow-up with subrecipients to ensure timely liquidation of advances.
    Monitoring of Sub recipient expenses and tracking of sub recipient budgets and investigate unauthorized variations.
    Development of training materials to support capacity of sub recipient organizations.
    Analysing sub recipient budget trends and making recommendations for cost control.
    Initiating and carrying out sub award close-out processes.
    Review expenditure reports and provide level of comfort that cost incurred meet USAID allowability criteria, that is costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable.
    Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    Degree in Finance and Accounting, Procurement, Economics and Auditing.
    Master’s Degree in Business, Procurement Accounting, Finance, Management, Auditing, Economics or related filed is an added advantage.
    A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the NGO sector in Senior Grants/Compliance/Audit management positions.
    In depth understanding and experience working with proposals and contracts from institutional donors.
    Experience of complex planning and budgeting processes including ability to provide clear guidance on donor policies and procedures.
    Ability to have a bird’s view of sub recipient organizations’ internal control systems and use comprehensive approach to developing approaches to address identified and emerging issues.
    Ability to motivate sub-recipient organizations with diverse backgrounds and expertise adopt good systems and practices that are responsive to the project’s compliance requirements.
    Possess strong interpersonal skills with sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, ethical, and other issues that are addressed by the sub-recipients.
    Ability to adapt to the different organization levels as presented by sub awardees.
    Must be fully aware of USAID compliance requirements.
    Ability to identify opportunities to build capacity for program development staff and sub-recipient personnel based on observations and through sharing best practices.
    Demonstrate computer software expertise with Microsoft Office.
    Manage confidential and sensitive information.

    Apply via :

    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Procurement Officer

    Procurement Officer

    Main purpose of the job

    The Procurement Officer will work under the supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager to manage the procurement of commodities, equipment, and supplies for the Tujenge Jamii project.  The role will also be responsible for ensuring full compliance with donor rules and regulations. This position will be based in our Nakuru office in Kenya.

    Job Description

    Oversee the procurement activities for Tujenge Jamii.
    Ensure duties and VAT exemption applications are done by providing pro-forma invoices for all vatable procurement activities.
    Ensure adherence to Deloitte East Africa policies and standard procurement operating procedures.
    Liaise with finance, senior management and the programs to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of vendors and ensuring full auditable support documentation.
    Develop and manage the project’s procurement process as per the policy, procedures, standards, and strategies in order to ensure transparency, fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality.
    Ensure all purchasing activities support and strengthen the strategic objectives of the Project.
    Ensure the adequacy of specifications for purchasing purposes.
    Negotiate major purchases, develop blanket or master agreements with suppliers, and engage in all aspects of contract management.
    Implement vendor business relationships in compliance with Quality Independence Risk and Reputation (QIRR) requirements.
    Identify, qualify, and select vendors of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conduct overall supplier management.
    Evaluate cost and quality of materials, equipment, products, or services and manage purchase requisitions/orders.
    Maintain an effective stores management system where all expenses are effectively monitored and charged to the appropriate projects.
    Risk management.

    Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Supplies Management or related field from an accredited university.
    Certification in purchasing/procurement is preferred with a minimum of 5 years’ working in a procurement environment.
    Be a registered member of KISM, CIPS membership will be an added advantage.
    Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) or USAID funded projects will be an added advantage.
    Working knowledge of USAID rules and regulation on procurement and administrative services practices.
    Strong knowledge of procurement methods and procedures.
    Proficient use of Microsoft Office and computer software skills.

    Additional Information
    Preferred Qualifications and Experience

    Skilled in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
    Demonstrated leadership skills.
    Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
    Good financial knowledge.

    Behavioural competencies

    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
    Good Leadership, supervisory and influencing skills.
    Good coordination and organization skills.
    Strong client delivery focus.
    Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
    Focus on quality and risk.
    Problem solving ability.
    Good business acumen.
    Diligent and quick learner
    Proactive and has the ability to assess a situation and independently take action to address it.

    Apply via :

    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Chief of Party Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director Finance and Administration Manager Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist

    Chief of Party Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director Finance and Administration Manager Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist

    Main purpose of the job

    The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the project and will be the key liaison with USAID. S/he will supervise activity implementation and ensure the program meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The COP will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID, Government of Kenya institutions and officials and other implementing partners. Deloitte is seeking to fill this potential position for the above upcoming USAID Tuberculosis Program Support activity and the opportunity is contingent upon award. The position will be based in our Nairobi office, in Kenya.

    Job Description

    Oversee all aspects of program implementation and management; stakeholder coordination with USAID and Government of Kenya counterparts and implementing partners; and ensure overall project quality, results, and compliance.
    Provide strategic leadership to the design and implementation of TB service delivery activities and oversees program planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
    Ensure optimal use of human, financial, and physical resources to successfully meet project milestones, objectives, deliverables and targets.
    Provide leadership and management to ensure that all projects activities are executed in line with and meet the technical standards and expectations of the project and its donors and supporters.
    Ensure timely, high quality and complete submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by USAID.
    Oversee and coordinate the successful completion of planning and budgeting requirements of the project.
    Ensure mechanisms are in place to monitor the implementation of projects, including progress toward achieving objectives and targets with high-quality and on-time performance.
    Provide effective oversight to all financial and administrative functions undertaken by the program to ensure efficient and effective administrative support.
    Ensure that all activities are undertaken in full compliance with the project’s standard operating procedures, donor policies and regulations, and national policies and laws.
    Develop and maintain highly collaborative working relationships with representatives from the Government of Kenya, academic institutions, donors, supporters and other implementing and collaborating partners.
    Ensure documentation and dissemination of findings, impact, innovations, and lessons learned.
    Oversee strategies and interventions to ensure excellence and accountability to beneficiaries and USAID.
    Represent the project both internally and externally to other donors, stakeholders, implementing partners and government counterparts.
    Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, linkages to other programs, capacity building of project staff, and institutional strengthening of implementing partners and community-based organizations.

    Qualifications

    A minimum of a Medical degree and Master’s degree in public health, health administration, management, international health, or related field.
    Ten years of experience in a senior role leading a complex program of similar scope and dollar value preferably in a developing country like Kenya.
    Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of TB and TB-HIV/AIDS.
    Seven years of experience building partnerships with national and subnational governments, donors and other multilateral organizations, academia and research institutions, the private sector, local community organizations, and policy think tanks.

    Additional Information
    Preferred Qualifications and Experience

    Skilled in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
    Demonstrated leadership skills.
    Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
    Good financial knowledge.

    Behavioural competencies

    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
    Good Leadership, supervisory and influencing skills.
    Good coordination and organization skills.
    Strong client delivery focus.
    Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
    Focus on quality and risk.
    Problem solving ability.
    Good business acumen.
    Diligent and quick learner
    Proactive and has the ability to assess a situation and independently take action to address it.
     

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

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  • Senior Technical Officer – Strategic Information

    Senior Technical Officer – Strategic Information

    Main purpose of the job

    The Senior Technical Officer – Strategic Information will work under the direct supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist. He/she will assist the MEL Specialist to provide technical guidance in implementation and management of a comprehensive field-based monitoring and evaluation activities and operations, ensure consistent, timely, accurate reporting and coordinate data quality assessment (DQA) processes to improve data integrity. 
    The position holder will supervise M&E Officers and will work closely with County Health Records and Information Officers (CHRIOs). This position will be based in our Nakuru office, with frequent travel to supported sites in Nakuru, Laikipia, Baringo and Samburu Counties. 

    Job Description

    Support in design, development and review of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) plan and M&E frameworks that captures the project aspirations.
    Coordinate field-based M&E activities and operation geared towards implementation of a robust M&E plan.
    Monitor and streamline procurement, printing and distribution of Ministry of Health (MOH) M&E HIV NASCOP and Family Health (FH) tools and progress monitoring charts (PMCs).
    Coordinate M&E mentorship site level activities leading to improved documentation in primary MOH HIV NASCOP and Family Health (FH) registers.
    Coordinate routine timely and accurate data collection and reporting processes on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis that meets USAID reporting requirements including DATIM narratives.
    Working closely with Tujenge Jamii’s M&E Officers and Associates, coordinate data quality processes including routine data quality audits (DQA), data verifications and data triangulations.
    Coordinate implementation of monthly M&E implementation calendar by the M&E team.
    In collaboration with the Data Management Unit team (DMU), support with development and review of data collection tools / templates including preparation of standard operating procedures (SOP) and instruction guides.
    Coordinate routine data review processes at different project implementation levels (Multi-Disciplinary Team, County, sub – county and facility) through evidenced based data driven Data Demand and Information Use (DDIU) approaches.
    Working closely with CHRIOs and Tujenge Jamii’s M&E officers, provide leadership in ensuring timely and accurate reporting to Kenya Health Information System (KHIS) and MOH data reporting systems.
    Coordinate the projects routine M&E learning café/ sessions geared towards capacity building project and facility teams including developing digital data collection platforms (ODK).
    Coordinate planning of Joint project MOH County specific M&E Technical Working Groups (TWGs) to improve effective implementation of M&E activities in the supported Counties.

    Qualifications

    A Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public health, Epidemiology, Information Technology, Health Records & Information Management, Bio – statistics or a related field with at least 5 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for USG /USAID funded HIV/AIDS programs or
    A BA/BSc in the above listed disciplines with over 7 years of experience in M&E for USG/ USAID funded HIV/AIDS programs.
    Good familiarity and working knowledge of MOH /NASCOP and USAID PEPFAR DATIM Reporting requirements and systems.
    Demonstrated experience with National Health Management Information Systems (KHIS) and electronic medical records system (KenyaEMR).
    Computer proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, databases, including advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, Stata, and Ms Access. 
    Knowledge and experience in conducting data quality processes (DQAs).

    Additional Information
    Preferred Qualifications and Experience

    Prior leadership or M&E technical lead role in a similar capacity.
    Ability to mentor and teach younger M&E professionals.
    Experience working and managing people.
    Ability to prioritize assigned tasks.

    Behavioural competencies

    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
    Good Leadership, supervisory and influencing skills.
    Good coordination and organization skills.
    Strong client delivery focus.
    Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
    Focus on quality and risk.
    Problem solving ability.
    Good business acumen.
    Diligent and quick learner
    Proactive and has the ability to assess a situation and independently take action to address it.

    Apply via :

    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Alternative Investments Manager – ICEA LION Asset Management Ltd (ILAM)

    Alternative Investments Manager – ICEA LION Asset Management Ltd (ILAM)

    Description

    Our client, ICEA LION Asset Management Ltd (ILAM) is a subsidiary of a large stable Financial Services Group, ICEA LION Holdings with a footprint across East Africa. ILAM was incorporated in 1985 thus making us one of the oldest fund managers in Kenya with 35 years of fund management experience.
    ILAM is seeking to recruit an exceptional, visionary, and results-oriented investment professional to fill the role of Alternative Investments Manager. The Alternative Investments Manager will source, evaluate, and manage high-quality alternative investment opportunities for ICEA LION and other third-party funds managed by ICEA LION Asset Management (ILAM).

    Key Responsibilities

    Assist in the origination and development of deal pipelines for alternative investments mainly in Kenya and other countries;•
    Conduct due diligence on investment opportunities in energy, mobility, water, and data infrastructure;
    Negotiating and structuring investment opportunities;
    Develop financial models for investment opportunities;
    Review financial models provided for the investment opportunities;
    Prepare investment memorandums for the Investment Committee;
    Make presentations to the Investment Committee on the opportunities;
    Monitor and manage the investments post investments including serving on boards of the investment entities as applicable; and
    Provide periodic reporting to the Investment Committee and third-party clients on the performance of these investments.

    Requirements
    Person Specifications

    Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Business, or a related discipline from a reputable university;
    Possess professional qualifications in Finance e.g., CFA, ICIFA;
    At least five (5) years of experience working in Infrastructure and Private Equity funds;
    An Engineering background would be an added advantage.

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