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  • Operations Officer Reconciliations- Faulu Reporting Accountant Relationship Manager Trade Finance – Faulu

    Operations Officer Reconciliations- Faulu Reporting Accountant Relationship Manager Trade Finance – Faulu

    Introduction
    This role is responsible for reconciling bank, alternative delivery channels and control accounts, remitting insurance premium, deposit confirmations.
    Minimum Requirements

    Degree in Business related Studies and oCPA (K) /ACCA
    Demonstrate management abilities

    Job Specification

    Reconciliations

    Reconcile bank and ADC accounts on a daily basis
    Post bank charges and Settlements for internal accounts on a weekly basis
    Ensure all un-reconciled items are investigated and resolved
    File monthly bank and agency reconciliation reports
    Filling bank statements both soft and hard copy Confirmation & monitoring of deposits
    Daily monitoring of large deposits in banks
    Updating branches on un posted items
    Bankers cheques monitoring and banks confirmations
    Client insurance fund and Last expense remittances
    Accurate computation of premiums and resolution of any variances
    Client insurance fund remittances to insurers
    Last expense remittances
    Computations and advising on the Unutilized credit life premiums

    AML Policy

    Monitor, on a continuous basis, all transactions to ensure that unusual and suspicious transactions are reported to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
    Implementing and enforcing the board approved AML, KYC & CFT policy in as far as is applicable during reconciliations and confirmation of incoming funds

    Reporting

    Preparation of ageing reports
    Preparation on other assets and liabilities schedules
    Bancassurance reporting – preparation of Schedules of Credit Life, Client insurance fund and Last Expense products for submission to Old Mutual.

    Other Roles & responsibilities

    Liaising with internal and External Auditors in carrying out periodical and Year end Audits respectively.
    preparation of Adhoc or special purpose management reports

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  • Insurance : Motor Assessor

    Insurance : Motor Assessor

    Introduction
    The job entails assessment of motor vehicles, monitoring and ensuring that quality repair work is done to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while ensuring control of cost to minimize fraud and maximize profitability.
    Minimum Requirements

    Diploma in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering
    COP Qualifications
    2 years working experience
    Basic computer skills
    Assertiveness and self-drive
    Good Interpersonal Skills
    Good communication and negotiation skills
    Speed and accuracy
    Ability to work in a team environment
    Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
    Strong Analytical skills
    Ready to work odd hours
    Ready to travel extensively

    Job Specification

    Assessment of motor vehicles
    Verify all motor assessment reports before repair authority is given and determine the correctness of the pre- accident values
    Carry out re- inspections of all repaired vehicles
    Enhance the recoveries from salvages and scrap parts
    Regularly interact with internal staff and provide technical guidance on various reasonable options to settle motor claims
    Continuous service provider management by constant appraisals
    Provide reports on customer feedback, motor costs trends, service provider’s performance and motor vehicle market trends.
    Procure parts for garages.
    Provide updated catalogue on prices of parts
    Constantly Review the list of rare model vehicles
    Resolve customer disputes on matters relating to repairs

  • Gender Equality & Social Inclusion Advisor LEAP Project Manager Livelihoods and Economic Opportunities (LEO) Advisor

    Gender Equality & Social Inclusion Advisor LEAP Project Manager Livelihoods and Economic Opportunities (LEO) Advisor

    Working hours: Full time / 40 hrs per week
    Reports to: East Africa Director
    Salary Range: Aligned with experience
    Background:
    Working out of our office in Nairobi, Kenya, the Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor will play a strategic role across the East Africa Portfolio. Specifically, he or she will provide gender and social inclusion analysis, lead in the development of GESI strategies, build gender mainstreaming capacity across project teams, and ensure that WUSC programming addresses the unique needs of women, men, boys and girls. The current WUSC portfolio in East Africa focuses on girls’ education, and includes:
    Learning through Education and Access to Employment Pathways (LEAP), funded by Global Affairs Canada and operating in Kakuma refugee camp, Kalobeyei settlement, and nearby Kenyan communities in Turkana county.Kenya Equity in Education Project (KEEP) funded via DFID’s Girls Education Challenge, and operating in Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps, as well as hosting communities in Turkana and Garissa countiesAdolescent Girls Education in Crisis Initiative (AGENCI), funded by Global Affairs Canada and operating in northern Uganda and South Sudan.
    In addition to supporting WUSC’s existing programs, the GESI advisor will provide inputs to the design of new projects as the portfolio expands. The role will require regular travel to field sites in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan, as well as occasional international travel for conferences, workshops and meetings.
    The GESI Advisor will also develop resources and conduct training for WUSC staff, partners and volunteers to enable them to contribute to WUSC’s gender equality and social inclusion goals. Finally, the GESI Advisor will work to promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality.
    Key Duties & Responsibilities:

    GESI Advice & Coaching to WUSC Programs and Projects
    Provide high-quality technical assistance to diverse teams across the east africa portfolio, including program delivery teams, building a solid evidence base for the implementation of gender-transformative approaches
    Support program staff in the development or revision of program/project-specific GESI strategies, plans and activities;
    Assist program staff in integrating GESI into project planning and management approaches (including results based management tools) and propose strategies to increase project/program impact on GESI;
    Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing GE practices, leading the development of improved systems, processes, and tools for improving our results in GESI;
    Facilitate the use of GESI data to promote evidence-based learning, reflection and decision making within programs/ projects;
    Work with program managers & M&E Advisors to ensure that M&E systems are established to ensure that GESI results are captured and reported to relevant stakeholders;
    Create GESI resources (including training) and tools (ie. tipsheets) to assist staff in effectively prioritizing and integrating GESI in their work;
    GESI Advice to new Programs
    Work with the Program Development unit to ensure the integration of GESI in new program design, including: initial rapid gender equality & empowerment assessment, initial GESI strategy, identification of GESI activities;
    Ensure compliance of projects with donor requirements related to gender equality, social inclusion and empowerment;
    Recommend financial and human resources necessary to execute program/ project GESI gender analyses and strategies;
    Support new project inception planning, particularly the development of the program/ project-specific GESI analyses, strategies and planning;
    Support project teams in the recruitment and capacity building of project-specific gender equality advisors and officers

    Internal & External Learning on GESI

    Participate in designing research and learning components of projects to build evidence around what works best with regard to GESI focused initiatives within our programs’ contexts.
    Liaise regularly with program-specific gender equality resources (staff/ consultants) at WUSC HQ and other country offices to share best practices, tools, and organizational approaches to GESI;
    Support the establishment of systems that enable a “community of learning” within and across programs to enhance lesson sharing and impact.
    Participate in GESI-related working groups and maintain close working relationships with counterparts in other relevant international NGOs.
    Engage with regional and global GESI communities of practice to ensure that projects are up to date with best practice as it evolves.

    Qualifications & Competencies:

    Strong analytical, research and writing skills;
    Proven ability to communicate clearly and build strong working relationships in intercultural environments;
    MA/MSc or equivalent in International Development or a related field (human rights) required – coursework in Gender Equality in International Development is preferred;
    A minimum of 5 years of GESI-specific work experience in development programming required; ideal candidate will have both theoretical and practical background in GESI and skilled in GESI analysis and methodologies;
    Knowledge of accountability, protection, women and children’s rights frameworks and best practices;
    Proven ability to work productively with a variety of stakeholders to run participatory processes and meet tight deadlines with an emphasis on producing quality products;
    Excellent capacity building skills, with demonstrated experience in effective training, coaching and facilitation;
    Proven experience fostering organizational culture and accountability conducive to gender equality outcomes;
    Experience designing and conducting gender analyses and developing gender strategies;
    Experience with a range of institutional donors, including GAC and DFID
    Effective interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to build relationships, network, communicate and represent organizational views at a senior level are essential;
    Flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities;
    Commitment to local capacity building and the ability to engage local stakeholders in policy design and implementation;
    Passion and commitment to gender equality and youth empowerment.

    Languages:
    Complete fluency, oral and written in English essential.

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  • Senior Credit Relationship Officer

    Senior Credit Relationship Officer

    Working closely with the Head of Credit he /she will ensure all consumer loan applications are verified with the employers to confirm the authenticity and ability, consumer MOU reviews, relationship and PAR management
    Qualifications

    4 years’ experience in credit analysis in a Consumer Lending environment, debt collection and recovery
    Knowledge of alternative credit appraisal mechanisms and substitute securities like chattels mortgages , guarantors , stock , livestock etc
    Knowledge in accountancy is an added advantage.
    Business related degree.

    KEY MEASURABLE GOALS

    Management of credit risks on consumer loans through verification with the employers to confirm the authenticity and ability.
    Adherence to internal credit policies and loan administration procedures

    Ensure that the PAR of the Consumer Portfolio is within target.
    Relationship management of the designated portfolio.
    Ensure high turnaround time (TAT) for all consumer proposals at the employers.
    Ensuring all consumer employer relationships are maintained for prompt receipt of loan payments.

    Responsibilities

    Ensure all consumer loan applications are verified with the employers to confirm the authenticity and ability.
    Ensure that deduction data advice forms are submitted to the relevant employers and that all loans are fully recovered in order to maintain a quality portfolio.
    Ensure that payment schedules are collected from relevant employers in time to facilitate loan recovery for all disbursed loans.
    Ensure that reconciliation of payment received and the expected installments is up to date for all consumer loans.
    Ensure that all posting schedules for payments have been received and handed over to Credit MIS for processing.
    Ensure that all consumer relations are well maintained for smooth process flow
    Review all existing consumer relationships and making recommendations to the management to aid quality consumer lending.
    Follow up with the branches to ensure fulfillment of ALL Consumer MOU sanction conditions and other covenants prior to disbursement of the facilities
    Recommend policy reviews for customer service and risk management improvement based on experiences and industry trends
    Ensure that the quality of consumer loan book is maintained within set targets.
    Prepare periodic reports on performance of the consumer loan book
    Ensure the team cohesively works to deliver expected objectives
    Do any other duties that may be assigned by the Management.

  • Internal Auditor

    Internal Auditor

    Job Details
    The internal auditor will report to the Directors.
    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
    CPA or CIA certification.
    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role in manufacturing/FMCG.
    Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
    Ability to advise critically and appraise policies and procedures and make suggestions for improvements.

  • Head of Digital and Data (RoA)

    Head of Digital and Data (RoA)

    Job description

    Role overview
    The Head of Digital and Data RoA works with the Group Executives for Digital and Data to define and sets the strategy for driving customer centricity through the digitization of customer journey, using data as an asset to advance business objectives and to delivering on new innovative digital propositions and businesses across the RoA markets in which Old Mutual operates. This spans across 13 countries (with their own cultural nuances), across all lines of business: 2 banks; 10 Life companies; 9 GI companies; 5 Health companies; and 5 Asset Management companies. The Head of Digital and Data RoA will inter alia be responsible for:

    Aligning RoA Digital and Data strategy, objectives and deliveries with the country business stakeholders (Country and Regional CEO’s, COO’s and FD’s) and business plans.
    Deliver the overall commercial results for Digital and Data in RoA within the agreed upon risk appetite.
    Lead the Digital Transformation for the rest of the continent, by identifying and applying the changes required to the organizational structures, processes, capabilities and culture in order to achieve its successful Digital Transformation.
    Lead RoA and in-country strategy development and execution for value extraction from our data assets through driving Personalization and Analytics driven use cases.
    Engage and negotiate for decision making with country Regulators.
    Design and implement operating models for setting up regional and/or in-country Digital Hubs to scale development and execution.
    Explore and implement Digital Business Models.
    Drive partnerships with MNOs, Fintechs, Insuretechs.
    Improve customer experience by driving digital engagement, sales & servicing.
    Develop and implement plans to improve the end-to-end customer experience within the rest of the continent

    If you are looking for an opportunity to drive this newly created capability and make an impact across the African continent, then Old Mutual is a great place to be.
    Key Result Areas
    The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:
    Customer experience

    Make it easy to do business with RoA through the digitization of key customer journeys
    Improve customer experience through personalized conversations with customers

    Winning the war on Talent:

    Drive the development of key Digital Hubs (in partnership with Software Engineering Heads), Advanced Analytics, UX and Product Management skills across the key RoA across the continent
    Implement new ways of working in conceiving change and in delivery

    Risk management:

    Manage the unit within the appropriate risk and compliance frameworks

    Commercial orientation:

    Drive improvements in Simplification & efficiency across key markets in RoA
    Drive improvements in Retention & persistency across key markets in RoA
    Drive improvements in Revenue Generation (new customer acquisition, increase in cross-sell and up-sell) across key markets in RoA
    Drive an increase in active digital customers and customer experience improvements across key markets in RoA
    Reduce cybersecurity and fraud risk, as well as operating within risk appetite for the unit across the key markets in RoA

    Signature epics:

    Drive the strategy and execution of a Data Analytics Platform that will be leveraged by enterprise users of data across the enterprise.
    Drive the strategy and execution of a Personalization platform that will be leveraged by channel to drive hyper-personalized conversations with customers and intermediaries.
    Drive the development and implementation of advanced analytics use cases across the RoA business value chain
    Drive the strategy and implementation of eCommerce across key markets across RoA
    Driven the identification, prioritization and digitization of key customer journeys across key markets across RoA
    Driven strategic partnerships and the development of new digital businesses across the key RoA markets

    Job requirements:
    The following are key requirements for the role:

    +10 years proven business knowledge of African continent, preferably in a Financial services organization
    Excellent business judgment, analytic and problem-solving skills, with experience applying these skills to analyze large, complex and multi-dimensional problems
    5 years’ experience in people management, leading teams and motivating people.
    Proven ability to drive cross functional collaborations and build consensus
    Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders
    Strong blend of strategic perspectives, business acumen and technical knowledge
    Driven, high energy level and proven record of driving results

    Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

    Relevant post graduate studies (e.g., Degree in Data Science, Actuarial Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics, Statistics, Information Systems, Applied Math)
    MBA is advantageous

    Competencies

    Strategic
    Leading with Influence
    Collaboration
    Customer First
    Execution
    Innovation
    Personal Mastery

  • Consultant – Special Needs Learners Assessment

    Consultant – Special Needs Learners Assessment

    Overview
    The SHULE Project’s beneficiary population includes refugee girls living in Dadaab and Kakuma Camps and surrounding host communities particularly those with special needs and over-aged learners particularly;

    Girls in upper primary (class 7 and 8) who are likely to drop out due to poor performance and/or are girls with special needs or over-aged girls who are not able to benefit from current educational resources.
    Girls, including girls with special needs and over-aged learners, in secondary school who have made the transition but need additional support and resources to complete their secondary education.

    The aim of the assessment will be to identify learner specific learning strengths and needs, to determine whether or not a learner is eligible for special education services, and advice on the appropriate assistive device. The assessment process will be as follows:

    Identification: Tracing and gathering information from the many sources of background information on a learner such as partner/ school records, observation, parent intakes, and teacher reports
    Assessment: Processing and understanding of patterns in a learner’s educational, social, developmental, environmental, medical, and emotional history
    Evaluation: Evaluation of the assessment findings determine the presence of a special need and category of need.
    Recommendation: The recommendations concerning assistive device to be purchased, procurement process and educational placement.
    Documentation: Compilation of a report to document the process, findings, recommendation and way forward in implementing the SNE component.
    The purpose of this consultancy assignment is to support the SNE learners’ assessment process that will take place in May-June 2019.
    Main Duties and Responsibilities
    The main duties and responsibilities of the Consultant during the assignment will be:
    Prepare for the assessment process including discussions with partners, training, assessment, procurement of devices.
    Generate a report following completion of the assessment process. The consultant will rapporteur and take daily notes and observations that contributed to the final report.
    Providing feedback, recommendations and supporting revisions to implementing the SNE component. The consultant will make recommendations based on the field experience which will be captured in the final report.
    Support follow-ups in the field. Being an SNE specialist the consultant will be regularly involved in monitoring and evaluation of the project through follow up and technical support to WUSC/ WIK whenever required.

    Key Deliverables
    The key deliverables by the Consultant during the assignment are:

    To train project team on identification, assessment and delivery of the SNE component using the Washington Group components.
    To screen and identify learners with special needs.
    To determine eligibility of the learner to the project and diagnose the specific nature of the learners’ problems or disability
    To provide detailed information so that an assistive device can be purchased and an individualized education plan developed to integrate the learners.
    To provide a detailed report following completion of the assessment process in Kakuma and Dadaab.

    Scope of Work and Expected Deliverables
    In consultation with the WUSC team, the consultant will support and lead the assessment process for SNE learners in Kakuma and Dadaab. Specifically, the consultant is responsible for the following:
    Dadaab
    May- June
    Kakuma
    May- June

  • Safeguarding & Child Protection Consultant

    Safeguarding & Child Protection Consultant

    Job Details
    The Role:

    The Safeguarding & Child Protection Consultant will assess and strengthen organizational capacities on safeguarding for WUSC and its downstream partner organization. WUSC and its downstream partners work with highly vulnerable individuals and therefore it is essential that systems, policies and procedures are effective in safeguarding these individuals against harm
    1- Safeguarding Framework Assessment
    Work closely with the WUSC Kenya Team to review the country-safeguarding framework and its alignment with GEC safeguarding standards.
    Clearly identify any gaps or misalignment within the GEC safeguarding standards.
    Review, make recommendations and support implementation of a plan to increase compliance with the GEC safeguarding standards, and especially highlighting risk mitigation strategies that can be established immediately.
    Safeguarding Training & Capacity Building

    Plan and facilitate a 1-2 day training to be delivered to WUSC and its downstream partner staff. The training should include:
    Introduction to safeguarding and child protection;
    Risk mitigation strategies to improve current safeguarding frameworks;
    Establish a plan to strengthen the safeguarding framework;
    Any other relevant content.

    Safeguarding standards to comply to:

    These apply to all organisations receiving GEC funding (lead, downstream or other partners or contractors).
    Safeguarding
    All organisations receiving GEC funding must have either an overarching/combined safeguarding policy or a combination of relevant policies, which address bullying, sexual harassment and abuse targeted at both beneficiaries, including adults at risk, partner staff and staff within an organization.
    All organisations must have a separate child safeguarding policy, which address all forms of sexual, physical and emotional violence towards children.

    Whistleblowing

    All organisations must have comprehensive systems for escalating and managing concerns and complaints. These must include the option of whistleblowing and for this to be available to both beneficiaries, including children and their caregivers, and staff without reprisal.
    A clear handling framework, to respond appropriately to all concerns and support the survivor of violence must also be in place.

    Human resources

    All organisations must have a human resources system, which includes effective management of recruitment, vetting and performance management. Vetting must include adequate screening and assessment of individuals that will have direct contact with children.
    All staff, contractors, volunteers and other representatives of the organization have at least a mandatory induction when they start and annual refresher training on the organization’s safeguarding policy (or bundle of policies), child safeguarding policy and whistleblowing.
    Risk management
    Each organisation must have a comprehensive and effective risk management framework in place which includes reference to both safeguarding and a detailed risk registers for the LNGB project. The LNGB risk register must include reference to safeguarding risks, including those for children.
    Each organisation must have procedures in place to make sure that safeguarding processes and standards are also upheld for any partner, contractor or supplier they work with.

    Code of conduct

    Each organisation needs to have a code of conduct, which is applicable both inside and outside of working hours. This needs to set out the ethics and behavior expected of all parties.
    Specific behaviour protocols must be in place outlining appropriate and inappropriate behaviour of adults towards children (and children to children).

    Governance and accountability

    Effective governance and accountability standards must be in place within all organisations with the Board holding ultimate responsibility for safeguarding.
    Designated safeguarding Officers must be found at different levels including at least at senior level in the country office and at the Board.
    There are clear guidelines for monitoring and overseeing implementation of the policy (policies).
    All safeguarding incidents and allegations must be reported to the GEC Fund Manager within 24 hours.

    Field Travel Expected
    Possible travel to Kakuma and Dadaab
    Qualifications and experience

    Post graduate degree OR undergraduate degree with a professional qualification and/or experience in a relevant field
    Experience of child protection and child safeguarding within humanitarian settings;
    Proven experience in strengthening safeguarding systems, policies and frameworks;
    Familiarity with GEC safeguarding policies and standards would be an added advantage
    Practical field experience and proven track record in strengthening organizational capacity in a field;
    Extensive experience of planning and undertaking training programmes/workshops/trainings in child protection/safeguarding at a range of levels (e.g. field workers, mangers, senior managers and decision makers)
    Understanding local context ( essential)
    Excellent communication skills, particularly interpersonal skills in working with partners;

    Language

    Advanced oral and written skills required in English

    Contract term

    May 13, 2019 to June 28, 2019

    Level of Effort:

    20 – 25 Days

  • Assistant Legal Officer Credit Monitoring and Reporting Officer

    Assistant Legal Officer Credit Monitoring and Reporting Officer

    Reporting to the Head of Legal, the job holder position will be responsible for handling perfection of Legal/Credit Documentation relating to approved facilities by providing high level quality support to Credit Department, business teams and related units while providing independent control over the credit documentation and securitization process, as well as General Conveyancing and Commercial.
    Qualifications

    Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University
    Post Graduate Qualifications- Diploma in Law
    Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate

    Responsibilities

    Processing of instructions to External Advocates upon receipt of duly approved Credit Approval, observing turn-around time and high standards of accuracy.
    Ensure the appropriate security documentation on the Bank’s Standard forms have been properly prepared before execution by the Bank.
    Liaising with Branch, Credit Department and external legal counsel on security documentation process and ensuring that security documentation and other conditions of sanction have been perfected/ completed.
    Drafting and review of  Bank’s contracts, commercial agreements , Leases and Licenses and providing sound legal and commercially focused advice to the business units on the same.
    Supporting Head of Legal in providing sound, accurate, decisive and timely legal advice to Business Units.
    Managing external legal panel and security perfection processes in a timely manner and advising the bank on the status of all matters.
    Reviewing the department’s processes and policies to ensure they are in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
    Identifying, mitigating and escalating legal risk within a formal reporting framework for the different business units and working with function heads to mitigate risk.
    Keep abreast and advise on emerging, revised or new regulatory requirements, Bills and regulations.
    Monitor, on a continuous basis, all transactions to ensure that unusual and suspicious transactions are reported to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
    Implementing and enforcing the board approved AML, KYC & CFT policy in as far as is applicable within my area of responsibility

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