Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Minimum Ordinary level education (KCSE)
Minimum 3 years’ experience driving lorries.
Valid driving licence.
Valid Certificate of good conduct.
Good oral & written communication and customer service skills.
Should be self-driven.
Forward your CV to recruitment@kiambaadairy.com The Application deadline is Friday 17th March 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project operations, communications, and logistics
Support PREG County Leads and PREG Learning in implementation of activities at the county level, including but not limited to administrative, coordination, and logistical support for workshops, meetings, webinars, capacity building initiatives, learning activities, and other events.
Support PREG 2.0 activities in collaboration with PREG Learning’s Communications team and the PREG County Teams that are focused on improving knowledge management and strategic communications, including information sharing, knowledge capture, and reporting on county activities, updates, successes, collaboration, and learning.
Work with PREG County Teams and PREG Learning and other RLA partners (e.g., National Drought Management Agency, local service providers / grants) to capture relevant information and updates on shocks and stresses in the counties that contribute to learning
and support evidence-based decision making at the county and national level.
Engage in regular travel between counties based on activity needs.
Monitoring and Reporting
Collaborate with PREG Learning and the PREG County Teams to support PREG 2.0 activities that strengthen M&E and data analytics, including data collection, monitoring activities of local organizations and institutions receiving RLA funding, and 3rd party monitoring for learning.
Support RLA Learning to monitor the implementation of USAID Workplan and RLA indicators through data collection forms. This includes identification of capacity building for local organizations, county offices and institutions to develop and maintain an excellent internal CLA system and evidence-based learning questions. These initiatives should inform evidence-based learning and all these entities to also apply other USAID CLA, including regular reflection and analysis of program monitoring data.
Support PREG Learning with systematizing feedback loop processes for PREG County activities, including pause and reflect sessions, after action reviews, strategic reviews, phone and online surveys, interviews, and other methods.
Collaboration and partnerships coordination
Engage with county PREG Partners, county government officials, local organizations and communities and provide support as needed.
Support PREG 2.0 activities in collaboration with PREG Learning and the PREG County Teams focused on strengthening learning and adaptive management of the partnership and local organizations and institutions.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned by PREG Learning.
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent in development, research methods, economics, social sciences, project management or relevant field experience.
Minimum two years of experience in organizing meetings, supporting learning and adaptive management activities, and experience in emergency and development programming is preferred.
Knowledge of program resilience framework and approaches in the fragile context is an asset.
Good interpersonal and networking skills
Excellent report writing and strong computer skills especially with MS Word and Excel and other related packages.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
Ability to travel and work within the ASAL counties.
Previous work experience with PREG partners desired.
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Please submit a resume to HRKenya@acdivoca.org no later than March 06, 2023.In the subject line, please include the position title.Applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt, only finalist will be contacted.ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer.Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.
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The Corporation Secretary and Chief Legal Services Officer will be responsible to the Managing Director in offering legal opinion and legal advice and for efficient and effective management of the Legal Unit. The Corporation Secretary will also be responsible to the Board pursuant to Mwongozo Guidelines.
Responsibilities
Board Secretarial Duties:
Provide Secretarial Services to the Board and its Committees;
Facilitate the development and implementation of Board Induction and Capacity Building Programmes;
Prepare and manage Board Work Plans;
Facilitate Annual Board Evaluation;
Facilitate Governance Audits;
Initiate the development and implementation of Board Charters, Terms of
Reference and the Code of Conduct and Ethics;
Prepare and circulate Board papers in liaison with the Managing Director;
Custodian of the Corporation securities, agreements, minutes, titles and other legal instruments;iCustodian of the Corporation Seal and Register.
Maintain and update the Register of Conflict of Interest;
Establish and manage the Shares Register for the Corporation’s subsidiaries, joint venture vehicles and other organs as required;
Legal Duties:
Interpret and advise the Corporation on all matters relating to the law;
Initiate the formulation, implementation and review of the Corporation’s policies, procedures and regulations and strategies on litigation and other relevant regulations;
Oversee the design and implementation and review of legal agreements and contracts in liaison with relevant departments, divisions and units; ensuring that the Corporation complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements;
Liaise with the Attorney General on all litigation matters;
Issue instructions to agreement and contract defaulters;
Carry out investigation on legal and other fraud issues affecting the Corporation;
Oversee the preparation of legal opinions on matters relating to legal notices;
Coordinate the perfection of the Corporation’s securities; and
Coordinate the preparation and processing of legal notices and any other gazette notice ;
Requirements
Bachelor of Law (LL.B) degree qualification from a recognized university;
Diploma in Law from the Kenya school of law
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience of which (5) years should be at a senior management level.
Valid Advocates Practicing Certificate
Valid Certified Public Secretaries Certificate /Certified Secretaries Certificate.
Certified Public Secretary of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Be a member of good standing with the relevant professional bodies
Proficiency in computer applications;
Fulfilled requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution;
Added advantage.
Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
Masters of Law (LL.M) , Business Management, Finance degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Having worked in a state Corporation as a Corporation Secretary or any Senior Management Level.
Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators or Certified Mediator;
Key competencies and other skills
Strategic thinking.
Possess high levels of integrity, ethical standards and professionalism.
Negotiation skills.
Analytical skills;
Emotional intelligence;
Independence and objectivity
Interested candidates may access the detailed job specification, duties and responsibilities for the position and the experience required on our website Applications with detailed curriculum vitae including three referees with their current telephone contacts, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to: -The Managing Director
Agricultural Finance Corporation
Development House 7th Floor, Moi Avenue
P.O. Box 30367 – 00100 GPO
NAIROBIClosing date for applications is Friday 10 th March 2023 at 5.00 pm
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Job Purpose
A senior bank officer may be deployed in the Business Development and Marketing department to perform the following duties and responsibilities in any of the following functional areas: –
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Collecting and collating data on business development
Marketing bank products including liabilities, trade finance facilities, loans and advances.
Ensure client retention by offering excellent customer experience
Analyzing customer needs and recommending appropriate products and services;
Conducting market intelligence on the current market trends, competitor moves and other macroeconomic issues affecting the business.
Compiling and updating the report on a monthly basis. Recommend any changes that could have positive impact on the bank’s overall performance and in line with its overall strategy.
Compliance with the Bank policies, statutory and regulatory requirements.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Undertaking any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Finance or in a related field from a recognized institution.
Registration by any of the following recognized professional bodies: – Associate of Kenya Institute of Bankers, Marketing Society of Kenya, Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Financial Markets Association or any other equivalent.
Supervisory course trainings.
A minimum of four (4) years in relevant work experience;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward hard copies of their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, contacts and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees by 13th March 2023. Use the email recruitment@devbank.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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This assignment will last for 6 months and will be done via collaboration with the AV Ventures Kenya office.
Works to support the development of the global podcast series with topical research, speakers research and virtual event organization.
Generates original content in English, as directed and in coordination with the Director for Partnerships and Investments.
Disseminates the essence of the podcast series throughout the different online properties and distribution channels and work to organize the translation of the materials in the languages of focus for AV Ventures.
Supports the design and implementation of the marketing and communications campagins on social media and relevant blogs.
Qualifications
Graduate/Ph.D. student or recent graduate in Communications, Marketing or another related program.
Experience (work or educational experience) with Social Media Campaigns, developing marketing materials, as well as podcast development.
Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint in addition to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.
Previous experience working in Kenya is preferred but not required.
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Position Description:
TechnoServe seeks a Business Advisor – Markets to support the Project Director and technical teams in the implementation of all activities related to the project that aim to gather insights, develop and test ideas, and deploy highest potential solutions at scale.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Implementation
Setting up field visits and engagements with stakeholders
Support and documenting projects learnings
Support mobilization of actors across value chains and food loss/waste solution providers
Submitting weekly field reports to the PM and support impact monitoring and evaluation activities
Provide support to implementation consortium partners, including Human Centered Design firm, monitoring and evaluation stakeholders, and others as needed
Participating in regular team training activities.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Project Director
Support data gathering, testing, and business cases development for high potential solutions and help identify areas of improvement
Develop and implement documentation mechanisms for solution testing
Document learnings from the Project Phase 1 (Year 1) to inform larger scale testing and implementation in Phase 2 (Years 2 & 3)
Facilitate linkages across teams and ecosystem actors
Contribute to periodic reporting
Other related duties as requested
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Horticulture, economics, business administration or related qualification
3 years’ experience in the area of markets and agricultural value chains.
Experience of working with farmer organizations, producer groups and private sector
Track record of building and managing strong client and stakeholder relationships with farmer groups, private sector and government;
3 years Valid Riding and Driving license free of endorsement
Experience in working with diverse cultures and communities.
Strong data analysis skills
Experience in project planning, management and monitoring
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Competencies
Good Communication skills in both English & Kiswahili
Basic leadership skills
Good financial analysis skills
Good budgeting and interpreting skills
Strong marketing skills
Good client/farmer mobilization skills
Team player and good interpersonal skills
Excellent writing
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A first degree from a recognized university in any of the following disciplines: Food processing, Marketing, Business or Finance
Must have graduated within the last 2 years, completed coursework awaiting graduation, or currently pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. degree
Provide a recommendation/reference letter from the university attended.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Should possess interpersonal and communication skills
Must be goal-oriented, dynamic, passionate, and self-motivated
Must be a team player and have the ability to solve problems
A person of integrity
Must be computer proficient
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Job Purpose
The Information Systems Security Section will be will be responsible for identifying and correcting the flaws in DBKs security systems, solutions, and programs while recommending specific measures to improve the banks overall security posture.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Developing and co-ordinating the preparation of annual procurement and disposal plans and their implementation;
Ensuring the bank maintains a current enterprise-wide knowledge base of its users, devices, applications and their relationships;
Ensuring the information systems meet the needs of the bank, in particular information system, development strategies, enterprise risk management framework, risk appetite and ICT policies.
Design cyber security controls with consideration of all users at all levels of the organization including internal customers and third party users/external users.
Organizing professional cyber related training to improve technical proficiency of staff.
Conduct regular and comprehensive cyber risk assessments that consider people (i.e. employees, customers, outsourcing and other external parties) processes, data and technology
Ensure timely update of the incident response mechanism and business continuity plan (BCP) based on the latest cyber threat intelligence gathered.
Ensure frequent data backup of critical IT systems (e.g. real time back up of changes made to critical data) are carried out to a separate storage location.
Ensure the roles and responsibilities of managing cyber risks, including in emergency or crisis decision making, are clearly defined, documented and communicated to relevant staff.
Continuously test disaster recovery and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) arrangements to ensure that the bank can continue to function and meet its regulatory obligations in the event of unforeseen attack through cybercrime.
Undertaking any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience for Appointment
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT, Information Systems or related field;
Masters degree in Computer Science or IT, Information Systems or related field is an added advantage;
Six (6) years relevant working experience;
Professional qualifications in any of the following: CISA/CISM/CRISM/CEH/CISSP/MCSE/MCITP/CCNA/Project Management Certification;
Member of a relevant professional body;
Management and supervisory trainings;
Meets the provisions of chapter six of the constitution;
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward hard copies of their applications, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, contacts and addresses of 3 professionally relevant referees by 28th February 2023. Use the email recruitment@devbank.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Key Responsibility
Operate milk processing equipment and any other machinery as may be required.
Maintaining and repairing equipment in the factory.
Trouble shooting mechanical issues.
Generate data analysis to assess the performance of the machinery.
Documenting machine safety and maintenance.
Monitor machines during every processing to ensure optimum running and quality production
Maintain high hygiene standards and ensure all machines are cleaned before and after each production/shift.
Professional Skills
Knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment:
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills:
Planning and organizing abilities
Analytical abilities:
Qualifications & Experience
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Dairy Industry.
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Forward your CV and application letter to recruitment@kiambaadairy.com . Application deadline is Friday 10th February 2023; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly indicate your current and expected salary in your cover letter.
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Job Summary:
TechnoServe seeks a dynamic and motivated Finance and Admin Manager for an upcoming food systems program in Kenya. The Finance and Admin Manager will have the exciting opportunity to help transform the food system in 17 counties in Kenya.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
Financial Management and Analysis:
Ensure reliability and accuracy of data entered by the finance team;
Review all cash receipts/credits to ensure that revenue is recognized in accordance with corporate policies and that program budgets have been created in the financial system to track expenditure of the funds received;
Monitor subawards and compliance with subaward agreements and TechnoServe sub-award manual;
Ensure the project is implemented with sound financial and administrative practices;
Ensure that all processes and procurements adhere to corporate policy, legal and contractual obligations and corporate and donor standards;
Oversee program budgets to ensure spending rates are on target;
Produce financial reports for internal and external consumption (to include total grant amount, spend to date, spend this year, amount remaining, cash received, cash remaining/ short and estimated months remaining);
Produce annual budget proposal to the donor;
Support annual program donor audit;
Resolve any discrepancies and errors in a timely manner;
Provide internal program control and audit functions;
Review expense entries monthly to ensure accuracy;
Personnel and Grants Management:
Manage MDF Compliance and TA Grants Manager, as well as field administrative assistants;
Ensure administrative staff receive training and support to perform job functions;
Maintain a file of all correspondence related to the program, including the original grant agreement and communication with the donor;
Maintain a schedule of report due dates, audit requirements and cash disbursement request and notify relevant individuals (in advance of approaching relevant dates).
Program Coordination:
Provide overall coordination and quality monitoring of the project team’s finances;
Work closely with Regional Program Manager to ensure that program work plans and financial programs are in sync;
Share spending analyses and trends with program team members to help synchronize program and financial decision-making processes;
Coordinate with TechnoServe Kenya’s Controller on program’s contribution to country budget;
Interface with other country, regional and HQ staff;
Ensure financial information is shared and flows transparently within the program team and to other organizational levels, as appropriate;
Work with program team to identify financial/administrative needs;
Liaise with the donor representative regarding financial and administrative oversight, as needed.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, business administration, economics, or other relevant area;
Minimum of five years of relevant experience, of which some may be substituted by certification such as CMA, CPA or other related certification;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills;
PC computer skills in MS word, excel and PowerPoint required and knowledge of Serenic Navigator or other fund-based accounting software preferred;
Management experience required;
Fluency in English required; Kiswahili experience preferred
Required Languages
Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Proficiency in Kiswahili
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Detail orientation, including strong organizational, analytical and quantitative skills.
Proven team player with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other administrative applications.
Strong private sector market orientation, entrepreneurial and innovative thinker.
Supervisory Responsibilities
An estimated 3-5 mid- and senior-level staff. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams desired.
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