Company Founded: Founded in 1937

Managing Director

At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place.

What you will be a part of
Saab Kenya is responsible for marketing and business development in East Africa. It is also operationally responsible for Support & Services’ operations in Somalia and providing business support to Dynamic’s operations in Kenya.

Your role
As Managing Director you will be accountable to the Saab Kenya Ltd Board of Directors for the overall leadership and management of the operations and resources of Saab Kenya Ltd, including the results and performance of the company whilst adhering to both Saab’s policy and procedures and regional legislation.
Responsibilities

Operations:

Develop, control and manage a 5 year strategic business plan that adheres to Saab’s main business plan directives.
Compile, control and adhere to an annual budget for Saab Kenya Ltd.
Control and management of Saab Kenya Ltd contracts in order to achieve financial goals in line with Saab Kenya Ltd’s business plan.
Control and management of designated contracts in order to achieve BA financial goals.
Design, implement and management of working directives to enable efficient and cost effective operations that adhere to both Saab AB policy and regional legislation.

Business Support:

Management of all administrative functions (Legal, Finance, HR, Security and OHS) in support of all business activities in East Africa.
Co-ordination of insurance policies for Saab Kenya Ltd property and personnel.
Maintenance of a strong working relationship with the BA contract managers, support representatives (Finance, HR and Security) and other key stakeholders.

Business Development:

Development of a business culture and business models in line with Country Unit SSA and MA MEA strategy and Saab CRM best practices.
Achievement of marketing goals and OI targets set by the Head of Country Unit SSA.
Production and execution of a Country Marketing Plan for designated countries in conjunction with Country Unit SSA strategy.
Production and execution of Capture Plans for identified business opportunities in Kenya and the UN in liaison with MA and BA stakeholders.
Where directed by the Head of Country Unit SSA, be the CSR for identified business opportunities.
Monitoring of the market place in East Africa and distribution of business opportunities to the appropriate CSRs and PSRs.
Establishment of a marketing and business development network in East Africa in line with the Marketing Plan and Capture Plans.
Maintenance of a strong working relationship with the Head of Country Unit SSA, BA points of contact and PSRs and other key stakeholders within MA MEA.

Other:

Management of CSR activities for Saab Kenya Ltd.
Staffing, training & development and maintenance of Saab Kenya Ltd personnel.
Maintain a strong working relationship with the Swedish Embassy, Business Sweden and other key Swedish stakeholders and representation of Saab in East Africa.
Adherence to Saab AB and Saab Kenya Ltd’s working directives.
Maintenance of an understanding of Saab’s organisation, portfolio, strategic priorities, ethics and business model.
Maintenance of a co-operative, motivated and constructive team ethos.
Implementation and co-ordination of risk mitigation measures for Kenya and Somalia in co-operation with BA Security and OHS Representatives.

Your skills, experience and Qualifications
The following are essential:

5+ years operational management experience in an international company.
5+ years marketing and business development experience in an international company will be advantages.
Knowledge of Saab’s Winning Business, Execute Business and Manage Project processes.
Knowledge of Saab’s security and OHS risk management policies and procedures.
Knowledge of African politics, environmental conditions and cultural awareness .
Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
A good command of the English language (verbal and written), Swedish will be advantages
Excellent communications skills.
Team player with leadership qualities.
Ability to operate in high tempo, complex business environments.
High premium on tact, subtlety, intelligence and flexibility.
Capacity for personal and professional development.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Knowledge of the UN and EU’s operations, policies and working practices desirable will be an advantage
Knowledge of Swedish foreign policy would be an advantage

Qualifications
A relevant Business Management qualification

October 25, 2024
Brokerage of Medical Scheme, Gpa/Gla/Wiba Scheme, and Asset/Motor Vehicle Insurance

Objective
Plan International Kenya seeks to provide insurance cover to its staff through a provider who offers quality services, increased choice and competitiveness, ensures shared responsibility and has mechanisms that eliminate waste and abuse.
Invitation to Tender
We would like to invite bidders from eligible and experienced Insurance Brokers to submit Technical and Financial proposals for provision of Medical Scheme, GLA/GPA/WIBA Scheme from eligible Insurance companies. The Insurance Broker shall submit various options for the following schemes:

Self- funded outpatient medical cover
Insured outpatient medical cover
Insured inpatient medical cover
GLA/GPA/WIBA insurance
Assets Cover ( All Risk)
Motor Vehicle ( Third Party)
Motor Vehicle ( Private excess)
Motor Cycle (Private excess)

Qualifications

Proof of meeting all legal requirements including company certificate of registration, PIN, Tax Compliance Certificate etc.
Must be registered with Insurance Regulatory Authority for the current year and a copy of current must license be submitted
Must be registered with the Commissioner of Insurance for the current year and a copy of the current license be submitted.(Attach Copy)
Must be a current member of the Association of Insurance Brokers (AIB). A certified copy of current membership certificate must be attached
Proof of having done annual gross premiums of Kshs.50 million for the year 2016.
Must have paid up capital of at least Ksh.300 million. (Provide evidence)
Must submit a copy of audited accounts for the last (3) years.
Must have members of staff with relevant qualifications and experience in insurance matters and give the CVs of key personnel.
Provide proof of having been in the insurance brokerage business for the last five years
Must submit recommendation letters from five (5) major hospitals where you have a working relationship showing the premiums, people and number of staff covered applicable in the year 2016.
Letter(s) from proposed underwriter(s) recognizing the insurance broker, addressed to Plan

Requirements
The validity of the bid should be for 6 months. The population details to be considered are as follows:
Family Size No. of Families Total Members

M 44 44
M+ 1 Count 41 82
M+ 2 Count 45 135
M+ 3 Count 81 324
M+ 4 Count 59 295
M+ 5 Count 20 120
M+ 6 Count 11 77
M+ 7 Count 3 24
M+ 9 Count 1 10
305 1111

October 25, 2024
HR Specialist Deployment Roster

Emergency Roster:
The Emergency Roster is a database of pre-selected deployable internal and external candidates who have the appropriate skills and experience to support emergency preparedness and response. It also stores information on these candidates. The purpose of the roster is to ensure that we have the right people in the right place and the right time with the right skills.
Roster Members are expected to deploy to an emergency response within 72 hours or once an entry visa is received. A Roster Member is selected from the Emergency Roster as and when a roster request is received from one of our country offices.
Purpose:

The HR Specialist will be deployed, often at short notice, to support a CO respond to a particular emergency. The HR Specialist will manage all aspects of the response with reagrds to leading on human resources, ensuring appropriate procedures are in place, adhered to and flagging any concerns to the ERM and CD.

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Knowledge

Ability to analyse the local labour law and its practical application in the workplace.
Knowledge and experience of working with an international or local non-government organisation
Good knowledge of SPHERE and the CHS
Excellent technical knowledge of good people management and development practices.
Excellent knowledge of current good practice
Basic financial acumen and the ability to align HR and Finance / Ops procedures .
Detailed knowledge and understanding of Plan HR policies and procedures, both local and global or the ability to demonstrate these can be learned
Knowledge and understanding of HR issues related to Gender and Child Protection.
Knowledge and understanding of how to provide effective HR support in the event of a disaster

Skills & Behaviours

Proven skills in leading and managing a HR function at a senior level, including the full range of human resource management activities (recruitment and selection, performance management, development, talent management, reward, employee relations etc).
Development of workable HR policies and systems that support the achievement of Plan’s goals, help manage risk and are fully compliant with Plan policy and procedure and local labour law.
Ability to negotiate, advocate and influence effectively at all levels of the Country Office and outside of line management relationships.
Ability to remain objective and make tough decisions.
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
May be required to work during late hours, weekends and holidays in order to ensure timely delivery of programmes
Language skills desirable (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic)
Leadership and team management.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and networks quickly at every level within the Country Office and outside.
Ability to plan and organise work effectively and deal with multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to handle sensitive people issues with tact and diplomacy.
Listening, coaching and counseling skills.
Ability to lead and mange change effectively.

Location: Multiple
Reports to: Emergency Response Manager

October 25, 2024
Accountant Procurement Graduate Intern Logistics & Admin Coordinator

The purpose of this position is to process payments and transactions in line with the corporate financial system.
Dimensions of Role
The post holder is based at the Country Office and reports to the Country Finance Manager. The post holder may also support the finance staff in the Program Units (Pus).
Accountant Job Key Responsibilities
Review all financial commitments and payments requests to ensure compliance with Plan Policies and procedures.
Process all financial transactions in in the SAP to enable accurate financial reporting and monitoring.
Prepare reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis to ensure exceptions are identified and dealt promptly.
Prepare financial management reports on a monthly basis and provide information to the management for decision making.
Perform physical verification of Assets at least once per year to ensure that all assets are accurately recorded.
Maintain and manage achieving of financial documents to safe guard financial records and audit trails.
Prepare monthly payroll and all the related statutory returns; compute staff separation benefits and ensure and periodic PAYE returns are done to ensure adherence to the approved Plan P & C policies, Employment Law and Tax Laws.
Qualifications for the Accountant Job
CPA (K) or other professional qualification in accounting.
B.com or any accounting related discipline.
At least 3 years accounting experience (preferably in INGO).
Well versed in computerized accounting packages.
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October 24, 2024
Horn of Africa Drought Emergency Humanitarian Policy Specialist Gender in Emergencies (GiE) Specialist

The Role
The Humanitarian Policy Specialist will lead on the development and implementation of Plan International’s policy analysis and approach within the Drought Response. This role has a challenging scope and to be successful the candidate must have substantial experience in emergency and development work with a demonstrated understanding of context, dilemmas, challenges and ways of working as well as a track record of policy work. The individual should be a natural networker and negotiator coupled with solid experience in influencing government, donors, UN bodies and Regional Bodies such as IGAD and the African Union (AU) etc. The position will report to the Regional Communications and Media Manager
The Person
The incumbent should possess good context analysis skills, a strategic thinker and be culturally sensitive in difficult and sometimes insecure environments, have excellent communication skills, both written and oral and fluency in English. Hold a university qualification in political science, international law, international development, communications or an equivalent qualification.
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October 24, 2024
Finance Graduate Intern Programs, Health/HIV Graduate Intern Monitoring & Evaluation Graduate Intern Child Protection Programs Graduate Intern Programs Support Graduate Intern Executive Support Graduate Intern Accountant Procurement & Admin Graduate Intern Communications Graduate Intern Procurement Graduate Intern IT Graduate Intern HR Graduate Intern

Dimensions of the Role This role provides a learning opportunity for the incumbent as they support the overall implementation of the Finance Global Objectives.
Finance Graduate Internship Responsibilities
Review of financial transactions.
Processing of financial transactions in the SAP.
Preparing of reconciliations of balance sheet accounts. E.g. cash, medical, receivables and payables accounts.
Participate in the annual physical verification of Assets in the Country Office
Maintain proper filing of all Country Office financial documents.
Review of CBO/Partner/ Community/Suppliers/Staff Advances liquidations.
Qualifications for the Finance Graduate Internship
Graduates from Kenyan universities/reputable colleges
Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the last 24 months.
Graduates who are below 25 years old and willing to commit their time on the program for the entire year
Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn
Graduates who are currently not in employment
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Management/
Administration (Finance or Accounting option)
CPA certificates are an added advantage
Analytical skills
Planning and organisational skills
Good communication skills

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October 24, 2024
Country Director

The Country Goal was established as: ‘Boys, girls and especially adolescent girls from marginalised communities have access to improved services and opportunities and have the capacity to lead their own development.”
As Country Director you will be Plan Internationals legal representative in Kenya, accountable for operations and results in an evolving political, economic, institutional and legal/labour environment.
You will be responsible for growing and managing a large grant portfolio and ensuring that readiness to emergencies is built into all programme planning.
You will lead a Country Management Team and provide strategic leadership to Plan Kenya staff, ensuring alignment with corporate values and practices.
Do you have what it takes?
To succeed in this challenging and varied role you must display proven senior management experience as well as experience of delivering programme strategy within a humanitarian and/or development context.
You will have knowledge of the requirements of donor compliance and financial management and possess proven skills in the development and management of effective and motivated teams, including distance management.
You will be a highly effective communicator who is able to think strategically and balance future vision with practical delivery.
Knowledge of Kenya: the geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country and the political, social and environmental opportunities for change are an advantage.
Knowledge of programming in difficult environments with good understanding and appreciation of the historical, security context, political environment, economic, social/religious and humanitarian context in Kenya or a comparable environment
Excellent English both verbal and written is essential.
The ability to travel to remote areas is also required.
Behaviours (Plan International’s Values in Practice)
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people.
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

October 24, 2024
Director – Eastern and Northern Africa

The Role
Plan International has recently developed a new regional structure. The new regional structure divides country offices into sub-regions or ‘clusters’ according to geographical proximity or operating model, with each cluster reporting to a Sub-regional Director who is accountable for overall performance and results.
Introducing a smaller regional office with more focus on strategic contribution, influencing and advocating; dedicating more resource to strengthening country office performance, with a focus on driving change that will create greater efficiency and advance children’s rights and equality for girls.
As Director – Eastern and Northern Africa, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Country Directors within the portfolio – ensuring that each Country Office has a quality strategic plan in place to deliver Plan International’s strategic ambitions, and enabling high performing teams to work together to deliver strong performance against agreed key result areas.
The role requires courageous and inspirational leadership skills, a drive that delivers results and the ability to build strong and constructive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide visionary leadership, direction and motivation to Country Directors within the cluster, through an observable and passionate commitment to girls’ rights and equality for all children.
Approve each country’s strategic plan and annual budget/business plan, ensuring that they are fully implemented as planned.
Build and maintain constructive relationships with National Organisation representatives and current / potential donors.
Ensure that Country Offices within the cluster have a robust grant acquisition strategy and supports Country Directors in achieving their agreed annual revenue, cost and efficiency targets.
Build and maintain a high performing Country Director team that delivers against Plan International’s strategic goals and measures, whilst demonstrating behaviours consistent with Plan International’s values and behaviours.
Ensure that cluster countries demonstrate that Plan International’s standards of quality are being achieved and operate consistently within Plan International’s key policies and procedures, including programming, influencing, brand, risk management, HR, finance and cash management.

Do you have what it takes?
In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role you will require demonstrable knowledge and understanding of International conventions on child rights and gender equality as well as the Sustainable Development Goals.

Proven ability to lead, inspire and motivate staff

Strong business acumen with an understanding of performance reporting tools and methodologies with the ability to consider commercial implications of decisions.

Delivers results by regularly monitoring performance, anticipating problems/obstacles and implementing effective contingency plans.

Communicates effectively and persuasively with all staff and stakeholders (both verbal and written).

Fluency in written and verbal English. Understanding of Arabic is preferred but not essential.

Behaviours (Plan International’s Values in Practice)
We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people.

We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

October 24, 2024
Cluster Director – Eastern and Southern Africa

The role requires courageous and inspirational leadership skills, a drive that delivers results and the ability to build strong and constructive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provides visionary leadership, direction and motivation to Country Directors within the cluster, through an observable and passionate commitment to girls’ rights and equality for all children.
Approves each country’s strategic plan and annual budget/business plan, ensuring that they are fully implemented as planned.
Builds and maintains constructive relationships with National Organisation representatives and current / potential donors.
Ensures that Country Offices within the cluster have a robust grant acquisition strategy and supports Country Directors in achieving their agreed annual revenue, cost and efficiency targets.
Builds and maintains a high performing Country Director team that delivers against Plan International’s strategic goals and measures, whilst demonstrating behaviours consistent with Plan International’s values and behaviours.
Ensures that cluster countries demonstrate that Plan International’s standards of quality are being achieved and operate consistently within Plan International’s key policies and procedures, including programming, influencing, brand, risk management, HR, finance and cash management.
Do you have what it takes?
In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role you will require demonstrable knowledge and understanding of International conventions on child rights and gender equality as well as the Sustainable Development Goals.
Fluency in written and verbal English.
Proven ability to lead, inspire and motivate staff
Strong business acumen with an understanding of performance reporting tools and methodologies with the ability to consider commercial implications of decisions.
Delivers results by regularly monitoring performance, anticipating problems/obstacles and implementing effective contingency plans.
Communicates effectively and persuasively with all staff and stakeholders (both verbal and written).
Behaviours (Plan International’s Values in Practice)
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people.
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

October 24, 2024
Director Operations

The purpose of this role is to lead, manage, and develop a team of functional experts, which includes Finance, Grants, Administration, Procurement & Logistics, ICT, and Security and to ensure optimum support to projects within the policies of Plan Inc., and the laws of the host country.
The position ensures that team members have the right skills in all aspects of operations and that senior staff are continuously mentored to provide transparent and accountable services in line with the organizations policies and laws of Kenya.
The Director will also ensure that all projects and programs receive the quality and quantity of services required in a timely manner and sees that rigorous systems and controls are in place and operating at an optimal level. This position minimizes financial risk when possible.
Qualifications for the Director Operations Job
An advanced degree in Accounting/ or Finance, Business Administration or related field. (Required)
Membership in an internationally recognized professional accounting body such CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA (Required)
Knowledge of key donor reporting requirements for large grants and contracts, and other International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) (Required)
Proven record of management of complex multi-donor large scale annual budgets At least ten years’ experience working areas of Programme support, and management, including up to five years in a senior management position.
Excellent knowledge and demonstrated experience in management of supply chain, fleet management, and overall logistics including IT
Good knowledge security management.
Excellent skills in risk management and demonstrated ability of managing audits
Good understanding of child rights and child protection issues
Proven understanding of multi-sectoral programming by international non-government agencies
Sound experience of leading successful teams and demonstrating understanding of human dynamics associated with change.
Fluency in English spoken and written;
Knowledge of Kenya preferable and an understanding of factors affecting child-poverty as well as the political, social and economic opportunities for development.

October 24, 2024