Company Founded: Founded in 1958

Receptionist

Job Description
Switchboard & Reception:

Ensuring that the switchboard is always attended to.
Correct answering of calls, taking of messages, ensuring that the person has received the message. Ensure that the caller is given accurate information or is directed to an appropriate alternative if Visa is not the correct port of call.
Ensuring that the phone has been diverted to voice mail at night.
Pleasant, friendly meeting and greeting of visitors to the Visa office. Showing them to client waiting area for refreshment, ensuring that the relevant person is aware the person has arrived and informing the staff member which meeting room they are to use.
Assist the Tea Lady with providing refreshments to visitors and/or assisting with self-service waiting area.

Meeting Room Management

Maintenance and accurate management of bookings of meeting rooms. Ensuring that the meeting rooms are presentable and ready for the next meeting.

Administration Assistance

Assist staff with all courier requirements, including receiving, packing, and dispatching of goods.
As and when required assist with large-scale printing and/or copying jobs for example presentation material, and the binding of these.
Scanning and sending of documents that are required in this format.
Distribution of mail to staff.

Building Access Management

Ensure that all staff have access tags for the building.
Ensure that all temporary tags issued are returned.

Catering Management

Ordering of breakfasts/lunches and setting up for large meetings as and when required.
All the internal catering & preparation for staff meetings & staff gatherings at the office.

Procurement Card

Monthly reconciliation and submission of expenses on Procurement Card

Corporate Card Administration

Requests for new cards
Requests for limit increases
Handling of queries / fraudulent transactions, etc.
Filing of monthly statements

Office Supply Management

Ordering of office supplies (stationary, printing consumables and groceries).
Always ensuring sufficient levels of supplies.
Managing the storeroom where stocks are kept.
Manage the supplier relationships.

Subscription Management

Ensuring that industry reading material is kept neat, also ensuring that old reading material is replaced with new material.
Keeping a subscriptions register, listing all subscriptions and when they are due for renewal, and the renewal of such.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years administrative or receptionist experience
Relevant degree or diploma preferred.Additional InformationVisa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Job Number: REF007917W

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October 28, 2024
Senior Business Development Manager – Fintech & Digital Partners Senior Manager, Ethics & Compliance, CEMEA

Job Description
As New Business Development – Fintech & Digital Players you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for searching, identifying, structuring, managing and develop strategic partnerships, alliances and commercial deals within the most relevant players in the ecosystem.
The role also includes:

Lead the business and the relationship development with prospects and clients. Align objectives, priorities and resources between them and Visa
Win new business development opportunities (originating, structuring, executing) with high-growth global, regional, or local players across multiple sectors including startups, Fintech and payments companies that enable digital commerce, payments, e-wallets, crowdfunding, IoT among others
Positioning Visa as the preferred partner among prospects and clients, thorough deep understanding of entities strategies, priorities, needs and business processes, to present strategic ideas on how Visa’s products can impact their results; in alignment with industry developments, dynamics and digital trends
Being actively involved in the Fintech & Digital Players ecosystem
Accountable for optimizing resources to achieve volume and revenue targets and P&L. Deliver financial objectives including revenue, payment volume and market penetration objectives
She/he is expected to decide over strategic and tactical matters for which she / he is responsible for and escalate the ones that require senior management involvement
Conduct business with ethics across all stakeholders
Develop Account level plans to align the Fintech & Digital Partner strategic objectives with Visa solutions and prepare associated action plans
Develop a clear Stakeholder engagement model with the required cadence plan.

Attributes:

Ability to generate innovative creative solutions to unique problems and opportunities encountered in complex, and dynamic environments
Highly client oriented, results driven and hands on
Deep consulting skills and client engagement capabilities. Regulatory knowledge and deep understanding about the new Ley Fintech and other payment-related laws
Strong influential skills at multiple levels, including entrepreneurship leaders and owners, design thinkers and Executive / C-level
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills. Drive, enthusiasm and creativity are key attributes
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to work across different markets with different cultures
Highly organized with exposure of project / program management
Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
Strong knowledge of Fintech, startups and neo-card-payments industry, its products, services and technologies, digital transformation
Proven experience in implementation of payment solutions
Bankcard industry experience, strong knowledge base of the card business including account solicitation, account maintenance, operations, systems and risk management is desirable
Fluent in English

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications

5-10 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or
Business experience including sales and/or relationship management
Willingness to learn and execute effectives sales strategies for new payment products and services
Card Issuing/Acquiring experience beneficial. Exposure to servicing Financial Institution clients in these areas is required
Availability to travel

Additional Information
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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October 28, 2024
Database Specialist

Essential Duties

Data management system: Development and maintenance of KCDMS data management system which enables quality and timely collation (from grantees, MEL team, researchers, consultants etc.), aggregation, analysis and report generation for various audiences and needs. This should be coupled with a good quality assurance system, effective data collection tools including ICT based tools, and user-friendly operation manuals. Specific duties include:
Work with MEL staff to implement grantees/stakeholders’ data collection systems and deliver appropriate training to them on grant startup.
Work with database end users to maximize the ability of the database to analyze data and generate reports.
Ensure that data collected from the field has the required level of quality attributes before being entered into the database system for analysis and reporting
Prepare/update training materials for database users and train MEL staff on how to access data online.
Ensure that the database is safe and secured
Respond to informational requests from team members regarding MEL data.
Maintain database results by setting and enforcing standards and controls
Upgrades hardware and software by assessing transaction processing and database production options.
Maintains database performance by troubleshooting problems.
Ensures Security of the database by enforcing set policies, procedures, and controls.
Security administration for specific application access and user access
Storage and workload management. Plan and conduct structured testing of database designs to confirm functionality and performance
Perform routine and customary operational and monitoring activities to ensure database integrity, stability, availability and capable of meeting ongoing information needs.
Assessment: Contribute to the design and implementation of periodic internal and external assessments of KCDMS’ work on the ground, and the preparation of quality reports. Work with the MEL Manager to analyze the assessments and to update the databases.
Reporting: Prepare data for quarterly and annual reports including county reports, grant partner reports as and when required,
Perform any other duties as may be required by the MEL Manager/MEL Director/CoP/ DCoP.

Qualifications

Job Requirements are a combination of qualifications and related experience. Judgment of an acceptable equivalent combination, on an individual basis, is the responsibility of Management

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, data science and analytics, statistics, economics or any other relevant field and 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience working with USAID M&E systems, handling USAID-DIS data management systems, use of TEAMS, Development Data Library (DDL) and experience in undertaking periodic internal and external DQAs.
Advanced skills and proficient use of Excel, SPSS and Tableau / Power BI
Proven experience using statistical computer languages, preferably Python and R, to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets
Experience in using statistical packages for both qualitative and quantitative data analysis including SPSS, Stata
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Experience working with large data sets and relational databases
Strong problem-solving skills
Experience in working with Agricultural/Market systems projects will be added advantage

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October 28, 2024
Senior Manager, Ethics & Compliance, CEMEA

Company Description
As the world’s leader in digital payments technology, Visa’s mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company’s dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.
At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.
You’re an Individual. We’re the team for you. Together, let’s transform the way the world pays.
Job Description
As a global payments system, Visa maintains a Compliance Program designed to proactively manage legal, regulatory and ethical risks across our business.
This position is responsible for supporting and providing regional analysis, program development and reporting to ensure the effective execution of the Compliance Program in the Central Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) region.

The position supports the Regional Ethics and Compliance Leader and the Regional Ethics and Compliance Officers by performing risk assessment, completing process and control testing, constructing and analyzing key metrics and compiling reports that contributes to the Compliance Program governance and oversight process. The position is key to ensuring effective risk management, decision-making and review of key processes to meet international standards and the requirements of regulations and laws of the United States as well as countries of the region. These activities include the following areas of risk:

Anti-Bribery
Office of Foreign Assets Controls and other Sanctions
U.S. Anti-Boycott Laws
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF)
Data Privacy
Information Security
Anti-Trust and Competitive Intelligence
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Conflicts of Interest
Prevention of Insider Trading

Leadership & Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

Provide overall Ethics and Compliance Program operational support to the Regional Ethics and Compliance Officers and Regional Ethics and Compliance Leader across the CEMEA region in the areas of AML, ATF, Sanctions and Anti-Bribery
Complete transaction data analysis of unusual activity cases raised by the Financial Intelligence Analytics Center and co-ordinate assessment, investigations and conclusions in collaboration with the Regional AML/ATF SME and Regional Ethics and Compliance Officers
Review case status updates and ensure actions are maintained on the system of record
Review and complete AML assessment of high risk product programs, such as Visa Direct and Prepaid Card programs
Develop and maintain the Compliance legal and regulatory obligations library in collaboration with other stakeholders, reflecting and identifying obligations of both Visa Clients in relation to high risk regulated products operating on the Visa network, as well as obligations of Visa as a network operator
Develop and maintain the Country Profiles, capturing Visa’s business footprint, employee bases and legal entities, and various country and product risk assessments
Capture risk information including regulatory landscape changes from various internal and external sources to maintain country profiles and compile various regional and leadership governance reports
Capture Compliance Program risk and performance metrics from various systems and compile various regional and leadership governance reports
Capture data and compile a current status report on performance to the Ethics & Compliance Scorecard
Monitor and maintain the group e-mail account, ensuring responses to the Business are provided in a timely manner
Oversee and monitor scheduling and completion corporate wide, regional tailored functional group training activity, and provision of training to new hire employees
Design and develop tailored training materials in collaboration with Regional Ethics and Compliance Officer identified needs
Perform selected quality assurance testing of Ethics and Compliance Program controls and processes including intermediary status and spend documentation transactions and manage responses to the Compliance Risk Management Monitoring and testing team
Monitor the completion of Compliance Office Visits and client engagement program, track against the schedule and ensure maintenance of the register by the responsible Regional Ethics and Compliance Officer
Analyze Compliance Office Visit feedback and comprehension indicators from attendees and provide analysis and drive improvement of materials and content
Research allocated Compliance Program related tasks and projects, providing analysis, action plans and conclusion
Monitor issues captured in the Compliance Issue Management database and work with issue owners to ensure satisfactory conclusion
Assist in tracking and reporting of Compliance Program planning, budgeting, forecasting and expense management activities

Collaboration & Communication:

Communicate openly. Develop strong and effective internal business partnerships and drive regulatory compliance matters by providing accurate and timely support to the Regional Ethics and Compliance Officer and Regional Ethics and Compliance Leader

Enable and Inspire:

Ensure understanding of Visa business model, Business strategy, products, processes and controls through ongoing research and dialogue to identify potential or emerging risks and proactively raise them so as to avoid unnecessary exposure and delays to Business activity, and to ensure the Compliance Program remains effective

Excel with Partners:

Respond to queries and questions on the Compliance Program, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and company Policies from the Business, support functions, other control groups

Act Decisively:

Raise identified issues and provide necessary information and analysis to enable determination of effective risk mitigation
Ensure responses to the Business and other Controls and Support Groups are timely, accurate and appropriate

Risk Assessment:

Work with other Control Groups including Legal and Government Engagement to maintain an understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape including the support and maintenance of the legal and regulatory obligations inventory as it applies to Visa

Control Environment:

Continually identify opportunities for Ethics and Compliance Program and operational process efficiencies while ensuring sufficient controls are in place; partner with the Business and other Support and Control functions to drive identified process and control improvements
Develop, issue and manage department operational desk instructions to provide consistency in Ethics and Compliance Program execution across the region
Work with Regional Ethics and Compliance Officers to implement controls related to the Visa Records Retention policies and procedures.
Review and analysis of pre-approval requirements for Gifts, Travel and Entertainment (GTE) requests and sponsorship events such as Olympics, FIFA and CEMEA Business Council

Risk & Controls Reporting:

Develop and analyze comprehensive reporting including local dashboard of Ethics and Compliance Program activity, metrics and performance assessment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or other higher education qualifications required
Advanced data analytics skills, MS Access skills an advantage
Advanced MS Excel skills
Excellent process analysis and process mapping skills including use of MS Visio
Excellent report writing, data interpretation and presentation skills
Experience in use of SharePoint and building automated workflow management tools
Professional AML/ATF accreditation required e.g., CAMS
Sound knowledge of AML/ATF risks and typologies
Experience in risk and regulatory research
Experience in risk assessment, control assessment and residual risk assessment
ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance or similar qualification will be an advantage
5 to 8 years of experience in compliance program operations within the financial services industry
In addition to English, French and Portuguese would be an added advantage
Good knowledge of the financial services industry products, emerging products, regulations and related trends
Good understanding of core pillars of effective AML/ATF and Sanctions programs and appropriate legislation
Highly analytical and self-motivated
Adept at working independently and in a dispersed team environment covering multiple and varied tasks
Capable of working collaboratively with employees from all levels within the organization
Flexible to work in an environment where needs and priorities are continually changing
Ability to multi-task and able to work with minimal supervision

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October 28, 2024
Lead Advisor Gender Inclusion

Job Purpose: To provide strategic leadership to VSO’s gender inclusion approaches for the delivery of quality programmes
Responsibilities:
Leadership, effective evidence and learning in Gender

Provide strategic leadership to VSO programming quality and learning in Gender and inclusion to foster learning in others.
Lead a process to strengthen the integration of gender equality and inclusion across VSO’s programme work, especially through the rollout of the Gender Transformative programing. Develop recommendations and research on how address this under COVID-19 conditions.
Lead in designing SEGA (and other participatory) tools, build the capacity of programmes and ensure implementation and give technical input for executing Social Exclusion and Gender Analysis (SEGA) in all VSO countries and ensure all countries use SEGA findings into their programmes
Lead in the promotion of Gender good practices and generating learnings, quality internal and external evidences, and practices within VSO.
Disseminate knowledge and insights on Gender emerging from programmes throughout VSO especially into programme and policy, evidence and learning, advocacy and business pursuit.

Developing VSO’s capacity, knowledge and expertise on Gender

Lead the articulation and review of VSOs approach to Gender, Gender Based Violence and transformational change of harmful gendered social norms programs and integration with the core approaches across the organizations.
Technical lead in the development of high-level indicators for the organisation on Gender and GBV programs across global programmes

Leadership, effective evidence and learning in Gender

Provide strategic leadership to VSO programming quality and learning in Gender and inclusion to foster learning in others.
Lead a process to strengthen the integration of gender equality and inclusion across VSO’s programme work, especially through the rollout of the Gender Transformative programing. Develop recommendations and research on how address this under COVID-19 conditions.
Lead in designing SEGA (and other participatory) tools, build the capacity of programmes and ensure implementation and give technical input for executing Social Exclusion and Gender Analysis (SEGA) in all VSO countries and ensure all countries use SEGA findings into their programmes
Lead in promoting knowledge, learning and innovation in Gender and GBV embedment in the core programme areas and programmes across VSO projects.

Developing VSO’s capacity, knowledge and expertise on Gender

Lead the articulation and review of VSOs approach to Gender, Gender Based Violence and transformational change of harmful gendered social norms programs and integration with the core approaches across the organizations.
Technical lead in the development of high-level indicators for the organisation on Gender and GBV programs across global programmes
Lead in the development of feminist thinking and position papers for VSO

Advise countries and projects to improve programme quality in Gender

Provide technical input and support and advice to programmes to improve programme design and the quality of our Gender interventions and GBV programs focusing on Social & Gender norms, and transformational evidence-based interventions.
Identify common programme challenges and address through systems responses across the organisation
Technical lead and input to countries on business pursuit proposals and concepts on Gender, GBV and Social/Gender norms programming.
Take lead on capacity building initiatives for staff, volunteers and partners on Gender, GBV, SEGA tools and methods.

External communication and influencing on Gender

Promote VSO as a globally recognized thought and practice leader on gender and embracing intersectional feminist leadership.
Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships (including coalitions and alliances) to support our Gender related programme work
Develop effective networks and strategic partnerships in Gender and development globally.

Leadership and Sustainable development approaches

Ensure Gender and Social Inclusion is understood as an element of a sustainable development system and approaches across the organization.
Take lead on developing gender strategy, gender policy and guidelines for VSO working with other function within the organization.
Work with the lead social inclusion Advisor to achieve a coherent social and inclusion and gender strategy and embedding it across the organization

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Experience of direct work in Gender and development in the South; supporting research, planning and implementation of programmes at all levels.
Experience of working in a developing country and fragile context.
Experience of project management i.e. planning, review, and evaluation of community based organizations
Experience of supporting programmes & measuring impact
Clear understanding of current issues and trends in Gender and development and feminist leadership principles
Demonstrate skills and knowledge at equivalent level to a post-graduate qualification.
Analytical thinking and ability to plan strategically from an organizational perspective. Confident and articulate in systems thinking and working with theories of change.

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience of direct work in Gender and development in the South; supporting research, planning and implementation of programmes at all levels.
Experience of working in a developing country and fragile context.
Experience of project management i.e. planning, review, and evaluation of community based organizations
Experience of supporting programmes & measuring impact
Clear understanding of current issues and trends in Gender and development and feminist leadership principles
Demonstrate skills and knowledge at equivalent level to a post-graduate qualification.
Analytical thinking and ability to plan strategically from an organizational perspective. Confident and articulate in systems thinking and working with theories of change.

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October 28, 2024
Senior Regional Human Resources Specialist

Job Summary: The Senior Regional HR Specialist is responsible for the implementation and effective delivery of HR services and management of HR programs, including interpretation and application of HR policies, rules, and regulations; facilitation of internal procedures and processes; and creative solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues. The Senior Regional HR specialist promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale. He/she is supports formulation of solid HR programs for Africa Region projects and supports the implementation of project human resources initiatives to attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most suitable talent for the projects and facilitate a successful performance management program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provide operational HR support to project HR teams and project leadership while supporting the HR planning process for effective HR programing in the region
Lead HR programs for designated projects in areas of; Learning and Development, HR Change Management, RTI Performance Management (Dynamic Development), Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB), Wellness programs, Compensation and Benefits, and any other HR initiatives for the Africa Region.
Review and approve Employment Administration requests in Service Now, CONNECT and any other HRIS for designated countries/projects/assignments. Back up the Regional HR Team as needed.
Work in concert with the Regional Human Resource manager on all aspects of HR Management in the region; including mobilizing HR capacity support to projects and setting HR strategic priorities for designated countries in the region.
Coordinate Project HR activities such as due diligence, Compensation, and benefit reviews. Facilitate Private Medical Insurance (PMI) and other staff benefit vendor engagement for designate countries including other staff benefits such as Work Injury Benefits (WIBA), Group Life Insurance (GL) etc.
Serve as advisor to the Project HRMs and Project Chiefs of Party on HR technical, organizational, and management level issues for projects in assigned countries in the region
Maintain HR files (including non-personnel) files, track, and compile HR tools as appropriate.
Coordinate preparation of Local National (LN) contracts through timely preparation and submission of Employment Administration requests. Review and approve Employment Administration requests in HRIS.
Assist in delivery and adoption of project staff learning initiatives with consultation with RTI Organization Development and Learning team, recommending, and enrolling project staff in short-term courses that are beneficial to the project skill gap needs and in accordance RTI University course availability and individual learning plans.
Facilitate LN orientation and induction of staff, provide information to staff members on their employment conditions and entitlements, including on-entry briefings.
Review, disseminate, and ensure full compliance of HR policy guidelines and country employee handbooks, benefit summaries, salary scales etc. and ensure they are consistent with local labor laws, USAID rules and regulations, RTI policies, values, ethics, procedures and strategies, effective implementation of the internal control framework and proper functioning of the HR policy framework.
Provide oversight and direct support to projects in the management and administration of HR activities including recruitment, orientation, compensation, benefits and performance management, employee relations etc. in designated countries
Drive innovation and a focus on continuous improvement for HR programs in the region as a valued member of the Africa HR team and RTI HR organization
Completes special projects and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Required Education & Experience.

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ related experience; MA degree and 6 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of and experience in international, regional and national HR.
Working knowledge of and experience in local labor and employment laws and legal resources.
Familiarity with international development systems and policies.
Ability to prioritize issues and make recommendations to policies.
High degree of professionalism and discretion; culturally astute.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, project staff, and clients.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and diplomatically manage collegial relationships
Must be detail oriented and highly organized. Able to support and respond to the needs of the project HR teams as quickly as possible to enable consistent project service delivery
Ability to read and speak additional languages (i.e., French) is an advantage
Must work well under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Must have strong negotiation skills
Must exhibit a flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment and a matrix organization which requires the ability to meet unexpected demands.
Ability to work independently as well as perform in matrix organization.
Must possess strong computer skills: ability to work with Microsoft Office product suite and HR systems.
Strong writing and presentation skills with ability to communicate well within and across diverse groups and perspectives.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills with ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a multi-tasking environment.
Must have the ability and willingness to travel

Additional Information

Maximum Salary: $140,000
Minimum Salary: $113,000

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October 28, 2024
Senior Business Development Manager – Fintech & Digital Partners

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You’re an Individual. We’re the team for you. Together, let’s transform the way the world pays.

Job Description

As New Business Development – Fintech & Digital Players you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for searching, identifying, structuring, managing and develop strategic partnerships, alliances and commercial deals within the most relevant players in the ecosystem.

The Role Also Includes

Lead the business and the relationship development with prospects and clients. Align objectives, priorities and resources between them and Visa
Win new business development opportunities (originating, structuring, executing) with high-growth global, regional, or local players across multiple sectors including startups, Fintech and payments companies that enable digital commerce, payments, e-wallets, crowdfunding, IoT among others
Positioning Visa as the preferred partner among prospects and clients, thorough deep understanding of entities strategies, priorities, needs and business processes, to present strategic ideas on how Visa’s products can impact their results; in alignment with industry developments, dynamics and digital trends
Being actively involved in the Fintech & Digital Players ecosystem
Accountable for optimizing resources to achieve volume and revenue targets and P&L. Deliver financial objectives including revenue, payment volume and market penetration objectives
She/he is expected to decide over strategic and tactical matters for which she / he is responsible for and escalate the ones that require senior management involvement
Conduct business with ethics across all stakeholders
Develop Account level plans to align the Fintech & Digital Partner strategic objectives with Visa solutions and prepare associated action plans
Develop a clear Stakeholder engagement model with the required cadence plan.

Attributes

Ability to generate innovative creative solutions to unique problems and opportunities encountered in complex, and dynamic environments
Highly client oriented, results driven and hands on
Deep consulting skills and client engagement capabilities. Regulatory knowledge and deep understanding about the new Ley Fintech and other payment-related laws
Strong influential skills at multiple levels, including entrepreneurship leaders and owners, design thinkers and Executive / C-level
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills. Drive, enthusiasm and creativity are key attributes
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to work across different markets with different cultures
Highly organized with exposure of project / program management
Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
Strong knowledge of Fintech, startups and neo-card-payments industry, its products, services and technologies, digital transformation
Proven experience in implementation of payment solutions
Bankcard industry experience, strong knowledge base of the card business including account solicitation, account maintenance, operations, systems and risk management is desirable
Fluent in English

QualificationsBasic Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

5-10 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or
Business experience including sales and/or relationship management
Willingness to learn and execute effectives sales strategies for new payment products and services
Card Issuing/Acquiring experience beneficial. Exposure to servicing Financial Institution clients in these areas is required
Availability to travelAdditional InformationVisa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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October 28, 2024
Senior Business Development Manager – Fintech & Digital Partners

You’re an Individual. We’re the team for you. Together, let’s transform the way the world pays.
Job Description
As New Business Development – Fintech & Digital Players you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for searching, identifying, structuring, managing and develop strategic partnerships, alliances and commercial deals within the most relevant players in the ecosystem.
The role also includes:

Lead the business and the relationship development with prospects and clients. Align objectives, priorities and resources between them and Visa
Win new business development opportunities (originating, structuring, executing) with high-growth global, regional, or local players across multiple sectors including startups, Fintech and payments companies that enable digital commerce, payments, e-wallets, crowdfunding, IoT among others
Positioning Visa as the preferred partner among prospects and clients, thorough deep understanding of entities strategies, priorities, needs and business processes, to present strategic ideas on how Visa’s products can impact their results; in alignment with industry developments, dynamics and digital trends
Being actively involved in the Fintech & Digital Players ecosystem
Accountable for optimizing resources to achieve volume and revenue targets and P&L. Deliver financial objectives including revenue, payment volume and market penetration objectives
She/he is expected to decide over strategic and tactical matters for which she / he is responsible for and escalate the ones that require senior management involvement
Conduct business with ethics across all stakeholders
Develop Account level plans to align the Fintech & Digital Partner strategic objectives with Visa solutions and prepare associated action plans
Develop a clear Stakeholder engagement model with the required cadence plan.

Attributes:

Ability to generate innovative creative solutions to unique problems and opportunities encountered in complex, and dynamic environments
Highly client oriented, results driven and hands on
Deep consulting skills and client engagement capabilities. Regulatory knowledge and deep understanding about the new Ley Fintech and other payment-related laws
Strong influential skills at multiple levels, including entrepreneurship leaders and owners, design thinkers and Executive / C-level
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills. Drive, enthusiasm and creativity are key attributes
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to work across different markets with different cultures
Highly organized with exposure of project / program management
Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
Strong knowledge of Fintech, startups and neo-card-payments industry, its products, services and technologies, digital transformation
Proven experience in implementation of payment solutions
Bankcard industry experience, strong knowledge base of the card business including account solicitation, account maintenance, operations, systems and risk management is desirable
Fluent in English

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications

5-10 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or Business experience including sales and/or relationship management
Willingness to learn and execute effectives sales strategies for new payment products and services
Card Issuing/Acquiring experience beneficial. Exposure to servicing Financial Institution clients in these areas is required
Availability to travel

Additional Information
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
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October 28, 2024
Finance Assistant (Short Term Contract)

RTI is currently seeking to fill a vacancy for the Kenya Crops & Dairy Market Systems (KCDMS) Activity which is part of the Feed the Future program, America’s initiative to combat global hunger and poverty. In this regard, USAID is partnering with RTI International on a 5-year (Oct 2017 to Sept 2022) cooperative agreement – KCDMS Activity – to help increase agricultural production and reduce poverty and malnutrition in Kenya. The project will also spur competitive, resilient market systems in Kenya’s horticulture and dairy sectors. We seek to recruit a short-term Finance Assistant to be based in the Nairobi office.
Job Summary:

The position is specifically responsible for filing transaction documents, preparation of DA1 forms and creating payment vouchers. The position will also work with the administration team to receive and review invoices for payment processing.
Essential Duties:
Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the temporary finance assistant will;

File transaction documents in the office ensuring that they are stamped “PAID” where necessary and arranged sequentially in the filing cabinets
Assist in the preparation of DA1 Forms in the Office
Maintain an accurate tracker of the VAT Receivables
Create Payment Vouchers as and when directed by the supervisor
Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPA Part II is an added advantage.

Skills & Abilities

Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work well with others
Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail and accuracy

Those who are available immediately are encouraged to apply.

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October 28, 2024
Database Specialist

Job Summary:
The Database specialist is based at the RTI Nairobi Office and reports to the MEL Manager. The Database Specialist will be responsible for managing the KCDMS database; ensuring that the database is operating effectively, and that data collected from the field via the official data collection forms, or directly through data upload systems, is cleaned and verified before it is entered into the database. S/He will ensure that the database system is effectively designed for the upload and storage of relevant and useful data that can be available in appropriate formats for reporting on program impact, as well as output and outcome level indicators found in the KCDMS MEL Plan. S/He plays an essential role in ensuring that the MEL team, technical colleagues and grant partners have clear guidance and support on how to interact with the KCDMS database system. The Database specialist also prepares and feeds KCDMS indicator data into DIS, TEAMS, DDL and any other platforms as guided by USAID. S/He manages the Database assistant and the MEL Assistant.

In addition, the Database specialist is expected to contribute fully to the overall objectives of the KCDMS activity, conducting him/herself in a proper manner at all times as a senior representative of the program, and is responsible for the safe keeping and care of program assets assigned to his/her care.

Essential Duties

Data management system: Development and maintenance of KCDMS data management system which enables quality and timely collation (from grantees, MEL team, researchers, consultants etc.), aggregation, analysis and report generation for various audiences and needs. This should be coupled with a good quality assurance system, effective data collection tools including ICT based tools, and user-friendly operation manuals. Specific duties include:
Work with MEL staff to implement grantees/stakeholders’ data collection systems and deliver appropriate training to them on grant startup.
Work with database end users to maximize the ability of the database to analyze data and generate reports.
Ensure that data collected from the field has the required level of quality attributes before being entered into the database system for analysis and reporting
Prepare/update training materials for database users and train MEL staff on how to access data online.
Ensure that the database is safe and secured
Respond to informational requests from team members regarding MEL data.
Maintain database results by setting and enforcing standards and controls
Upgrades hardware and software by assessing transaction processing and database production options.
Maintains database performance by troubleshooting problems.
Ensures Security of the database by enforcing set policies, procedures, and controls.
Security administration for specific application access and user access
Storage and workload management. Plan and conduct structured testing of database designs to confirm functionality and performance
Perform routine and customary operational and monitoring activities to ensure database integrity, stability, availability and capable of meeting ongoing information needs.
Assessment: Contribute to the design and implementation of periodic internal and external assessments of KCDMS’ work on the ground, and the preparation of quality reports. Work with the MEL Manager to analyze the assessments and to update the databases.
Reporting: Prepare data for quarterly and annual reports including county reports, grant partner reports as and when required,
Perform any other duties as may be required by the MEL Manager/MEL Director/CoP/ DCoP.

Qualifications

Job Requirements are a combination of qualifications and related experience. Judgment of an acceptable equivalent combination, on an individual basis, is the responsibility of Management

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, data science and analytics, statistics, economics or any other relevant field and 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience working with USAID M&E systems, handling USAID-DIS data management systems, use of TEAMS, Development Data Library (DDL) and experience in undertaking periodic internal and external DQAs.
Advanced skills and proficient use of Excel, SPSS and Tableau / Power BI
Proven experience using statistical computer languages, preferably Python and R, to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets
Experience in using statistical packages for both qualitative and quantitative data analysis including SPSS, Stata
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Experience working with large data sets and relational databases
Strong problem-solving skills
Experience in working with Agricultural/Market systems projects will be added advantage

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

RTI does not permit any payment requests demanded during any part of the hiring process. If such requests are made, please report it to the RTI Ethics Office via HRethics@rti.org . Any candidate making any payment will be disqualified from consideration for future employment with RTI.

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October 28, 2024