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  • Principal Officer, Financial Reporting Principal Officer, Credit

    Principal Officer, Financial Reporting Principal Officer, Credit

    Job Purpose
    Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the role is responsible for managing the Group monthly financial reporting processes, preparation of financial statements in line with the IFRS, regulatory reporting in line with Prudential guidelines and other regulatory requirements (Companies Act). Further, the role ensures that robust controls are maintained around the internal models to provide assurance of the accuracy and completeness of the Bank’s Financial Statements.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Compilation of yearly group financial statements and annual reports in line with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
    Preparation of group quarterly financial statements and forwarding the same to the Central Bank of Kenya for review and approval for publication. Contacting the newspapers for the publication of the same.
    Compilation of Central Bank of Kenya returns for approval and electronic submission of the same to the Central Bank of Kenya. They include monthly BS(M), monthly income statements, monthly capital adequacy ratio statements, distribution of deposits, monthly liquidity statements, etc.
    Liaising with external & internal auditors and Central Bank of Kenya inspectors and assisting in the audit of group financial year-end and interim financials.
    Compiling daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports which include liquidity statements and financial statements for the management meetings.
    Postings and reconciliations of ledgers in the core banking system.
    Maintaining of Government securities register and processing any receipts and purchase transactions.
    Finance Models- IFRS 9, Bond Valuations amongst others.
    Balance sheet Substantiation, Oversight on reconciliation processes, embedding
    strong controls around

    Job Requirements and Experience
    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or a related field.
    Masters or related qualification from a recognized university is an added advantage.
    Qualified CPA (K) or ACCA.
    Minimum of three years working experience in a similar position in the banking sector
    Knowledge of prudential guidelines for the compilation of Central Bann of Kenya returns.
    Knowledge of IFRS for compilation of financial statements./li>
    Knowledge of financial and money markets.
    Knowledge of laws and specifically company law, banking & central bank laws.
    A commercial mind able to understand current affairs and impact on the business.

    Competencies and Skills

    High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills/li>
    Sound independent judgment
    Good communication skills.
    Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
    Innovativeness and problem-solving skills.
    Knowledge of the Banking processes.
    Financial and accounting skills.
    Organizational skills
    Report writing skills.
    Information technology skills.
    Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
    Ability to perform control reviews on systems development, operation, programming, control, and security procedures and standards.
    Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and accuracy in all the departments’ correspondence and procedure

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    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 close of business on the 3rd of July 2024. Use the email recruitment@devbank.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@devbank.com

  • Senior Leader Commercial Training

    Senior Leader Commercial Training

    We are looking for a Senior Leader Commercial Training who will work and grow within the Africa Region and will report to the Africa Chief of Staff and Commercial Excellence Manager.
    As a Senior Leader Commercial Training at bioMérieux, you will leverage your extensive 10 to 15 years of experience in commercial performance management to lead the transformation of our commercial model in alignment with market evolution.
    You will play a crucial role in optimizing the company’s full potential initiatives by delivering outstanding trainings, integrating CRM deployment and enhancing sales effectiveness strategies.
    The position will be based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire with travel expected 50- 60% of time.

    What will your responsibilities be within bioMérieux?

    Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of Clinical & Clinical & biofire  diagnostics’ quality System
    May supervise or mentor training Coordinators, Assistant Training Managers, eLearning Developers, Instructional Designers.

    Directs and/or Supports:

    Lead the deployment and optimization of CRM to enhance customer relationship management and sales processes.
    Design and implement sales effectiveness programs to maximize revenue growth, market share, and customer satisfaction.
    Provide strategic guidance to the sales team on best practices, market opportunities, and competitive positioning.
    Monitor and evaluate commercial performance metrics, identify gaps, and develop action plans to improve overall performance.
    Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, customer engagement, and sales effectiveness.
    Support launch of strategic products by preparing the sales organization to succeed in next market penetration
    Develop, deploy and deliver training courses and programs targeting the global commercial teams. Contribute to the evolution of curiccula by role and region
    Key liaison interfacing and collaborating at the global level with Sales, Sales Capabilities, Digital transformation, Medical Affairs, Marketing, learning & Development, R&D, Field Application, Customer Technical Support, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Program Management
    Key liaison interfacing and collaborating at the regional and local level with Sales and sales leadership, Medical Affairs, marketing, Learning & Development, Field Applications
    Manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Continuously improve processes in training development to ensure efficiency
    Provide insights into training effectiveness and sales capabilities by analyzing learning metrics, interviewing and surveying sales and sales leadership and through assessments.
    Support the development and executional excellence in support of strategic brand plans, while interfacing with Global and Regional Commercial teams

    Additional responsibilities include:

    Support training courses for the Clinical & biofire product line. Support global and regional marketing in executing their Brand plans with respect to training the marketing and field teams with the knowledge they need to be successful in their jobs
    Mentor and/or supervise team members
    Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver scientific medical training and clinical value of Clinical & biofire product line.
    Work with Senior Director on team vision for Clinical & biofire Commercial training team through training development, project management and team Management
    Understand business and marketing objectives and lead processes to enable the team in making a positive impact on the global commercial team’s ability to sell and support the product line.
    May supervise or mentor training Coordinators, Assistant Training Managers, eLearning Developers, Instructional Designers.

    Who are you?
    TRAINING AND EDUCATION

    Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or business related field
    MBA or equivalent strongly desired

    EXPERIENCE

    At least 10 years of experience in a commercial role, preferably in diagnostic, pharmaceutical or other medical products
    Training experience and acumen
    Previous experience managing/mentoring people is preferred
    Scientific knowledge with ability to translate complex technical information into digestible information for various roles

    KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    Successful at driving transformational programs
    Sales acumen and experience is desirable (especially familiarity with korn Fery Miller Heiman sales methodology)
    Proactive attitude, ambition and the confidence necessary to lead others and achieve challenging goals
    Ability and affinity to work independently and collaboratively
    Effective at prioritization and managing multiple tasks
    Solve complex problems and confer with others on best solutions
    Present technical information to audiences with various levels of scientific background
    Proficient with Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, word, and Excel) and virtual meeting platforms

    The ideal candidate should be fluent in both French and English

    Apply via :

    site-3ws21a.biomerieux.com

  • Communications Advisor

    Communications Advisor

    Ultimately, the role holder’s measure of success will depend on the ability to spearhead strategic communications efforts to reach and engage youth audiences effectively. Thus, this role requires expertise in developing impactful communications collateral, leveraging digital platforms, and creating innovative outreach tools tailored to youth preferences.

    Key Roles And Responsibilities

    Strategic Communications Planning and Engagement:
    Develop and manage an integrated, multi-channel communications strategy aligned with program goals. Conduct situational analysis on the coastal communications landscape and audience segmentation, which may include research on media habits and preferences of coastal youth and stakeholders.
    Coordinate and streamline communications efforts across program components and partners, including developing an integrated communication strategy (ies) aligned with Blue Economy and project objectives.
    Identify optimal channels for outreach, including digital, social media, and community engagement.
    Monitoring press stories relating to the program and brand, maximising opportunities for managing public relations and perception.

    Content Creation, Outreach Campaigns and Quality Control:

    External: Conceptualize and produce high-impact, culturally resonant multimedia content (videos, social media, interactive web content etc.)
    Internal: Produce high-quality communications materials (reports, fact sheets, presentations) e.g. highlighting coastal/marine issues.
    Design public outreach materials highlighting youth in Blue Economy opportunities.
    Optimise pictorial/photo opportunities, etc. to produce program publications, including print and web materials in the form of articles, reports, briefs (policy), multimedia products, posters, and information packets
    Design public-facing collateral and professional presentations for diverse stakeholder groups.
    Ensure communication quality control by edit, proofreading and summarising project documents, and writing articles about TechnoServe’s work on the project as required;
    Support content customization of BlueBiz’s training materials to fit the audience e.g. on TalentLMS or other youth engagement platform.

    Digital and Social Media:

    Launch innovative digital campaigns and activations to drive awareness and engagement e.g. by craft compelling narratives and multimedia content showcasing youth in Blue Economy opportunities
    Leverage platforms favoured by young people to drive engagement on Blue Economy topics.
    Explore emerging technologies for interactive ocean/marine environment education that benefit young people.

    Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building:

    Build and sustain relationships with press members and other professional communication networks.
    Facilitate dialogue and coordinate communications across coastal communities, private sector, and government and especially with organisations working in partnership with TechnoServe on the project.
    Conduct skills training to empower youth as Blue Economy communication ambassadors i.e. build youth capacity in digital storytelling, social media campaigning, and multimedia
    Document and share best practices in coastal youth development communications.

    Knowledge management, performance measurement and compliance

    Develop and manage the BlueBiz Knowledge hub including maintaining a project publications inventory and keep the publications archives and website pages up to date.
    Establish frameworks to measure communications effectiveness and stakeholder reach.
    Analyse data to optimise engagement strategies across coastal areas and audiences.
    Capture lessons learned to improve future coastal/Blue Economy youth communications.
    Ensure compliance with TechnoServe and donor communications policies, rules, guidelines and procedures not limited to branding, messaging and management.
    Develop, coach and mentor staff and project partners on strategic communications as required.

    Required Skills And Experience

    Bachelor’s in Communications, Marketing, Environmental/Marine Studies or related field field
    5+ years’ experience in integrated communications, campaigns and capacity building
    Proven skills in strategic communications planning, digital/social marketing and content creation
    Expertise in stakeholder engagement, training facilitation and public presentations
    Strong multimedia production capabilities and design skills (Adobe Creative Suite etc.)
    Understanding of coastal/marine environments, Blue Economy sectors and youth development
    Passionate about empowering coastal communities and catalysing positive social impact
    Experience in development communications and/or media relations in the area of entrepreneurship, retail and corporate communications is an added advantage.
    Ability to read, understand and assimilate complex technical information to produce clear, well-written summaries.
    Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
    Demonstrated ability to work independently and well within teams.
    Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills a must;
    Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations;
    Fluency in English and Kiswahili required;

    Core Competencies include:

    Integrity and honesty: Is widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.
    Team Work/ Relationships: Works cooperatively and flexibly with other members of the team with a full understanding of the role to be played as a team member and/or leader, to achieve a common goal. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and networks.
    Learning attitude: Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn. Actively identifies new areas for learning; applies and shares new knowledge and skill appropriately.
    Diversity/Inclusiveness: Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts. Interacts effectively with and inclusively with people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, ages, and genders.
    Communication: Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Listens effectively; shares information, ideas and arguments; adjusts terminology, language and communication modes to the needs of the audience; ensures accurate understanding; acts in a way that facilitates open exchange of ideas and information; uses appropriate non-verbal communication.
    Decision making/Problem Solving: Is able to analyze situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues, establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution. Is able to make effective decisions on a day-to-day basis, taking ownership of decisions, demonstrating sound judgment in escalating issues where necessary.
    Results Oriented/ High Quality Deliverables: Stays focused on the efforts necessary to achieve quality results consistent with programmatic or departmental goals. Demonstrates the ability to achieve effective results; works persistently to overcome obstacles to goal achievement. Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
    Planning & Time Management: Establishes a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal. Effectively plans, schedules, prioritizes and controls activities; identifies, integrates and orchestrates resources (people, material, information, budget, and/or time) to accomplish goals. Prioritizes work according to the program or department’s goals, not just own job responsibilities; manages own time effectively.
    Business Acumen: The ability to use information, ask the right questions and take decisions that make an impact on the overall business performance.

    Job Specific/Technical Competencies include:

    Financial & Resource Management: The ability to estimate, justify, and manage appropriate funding levels to support goal accomplishment. Managing Resources is about understanding human, financial, and operational resource issues to make decisions aimed at building and planning efficient project workflows, and at improving overall organizational performance.
    Computer Literacy: Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use specific computer programs or applications for own functional area. Has the ability to improve performance by integrating new and existing technology into the workplace.
    Compliance & Governance: Compliance with and knowledge of company policies, applicable legislation, grant requirements, donor contracts, the local labor code and tax laws.
    Internal Client Focus: Client Focus is based on the ability to understand the client’s needs and concerns in the short to long-term and to provide sound recommendations and/or solutions.

    Apply via :

    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Operations & Logistics Officer Preg Coordination Manager Technical Lead for Analytics

    Operations & Logistics Officer Preg Coordination Manager Technical Lead for Analytics

    The Office and Operations Officer will handle all aspects of the administration and operations in the country office. She/He will be based in Nairobi Office and reporting to the Procurement Manager

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Administrative:

    Coordinating front-desk activities, including receiving phone calls, screening, and determining the nature of calls, distributing, and redirecting correspondence appropriately
    Arranging appointments and meetings when requested including managing an active calendar of appointments, composing, and preparing correspondence
    Assist in setting up of office conference room and other logistics prior to meetings/training events as well as arranging refreshments where necessary
    Replenish the First Aid Box with all the necessary drugs and ensure that all required drugs are always available
    Overseeing property maintenance as well as supervising office cleaners to ensure office cleanliness is maintained.
    Assist with operations setup for new staff members to ensure smooth orientation.
    Filing, records keeping and offering administrative support to the team

    Travel/Transport Management:

    Support the Operations and Logistics Specialist with regular service schedules for RLA vehicles to ensure all vehicles are safe and roadworthy and that vehicle service is done in a timely manner.
    Track vehicle maintenance and update the trackers. Attach the same to vehicle repair payments.
    Manage all vehicle related procurements e.g., vehicle accessories, tyres and preparing the necessary documentation.
    Ensure vehicle insurance is renewed timely and request for comprehensive insurance from HQ. Track insurance expiry dates.
    Ensure that the vehicle log system is functioning optimally and producing accurate reports for use in daily mileage and service logging.
    Responsible for checking vehicle log sheets from the drivers.
    Preparing timely fuel payment in collaboration with the drivers and analyzing the consumption patterns.
    Ensure vehicle incidents reports are completed on a timely basis and reported to the relevant senior staff.
    Assist the Operations and Logistics Specialist in arranging travel movements e: g pickups/drop offs if needed.

    Asset Management:

    Responsible for managing stationery, issuing to staff, maintaining an updated record, and replenishing the stoc
    Responsible for kitchen supplies, issuing to kitchen staff, maintaining an updated record and replenishing the stoc
    Ensure that inventory is logged, tracked, updated accordingly and that all inventory reports are prepared for quarterly submission
    Updating and maintaining the asset database. Tagging of all equipment bought and entering them into the system as well as tracking issuance of equipment to staff.

    Procurement

    Coordinates with the procurement team as required to procure items required for smooth operation of the office.
    Ensure petty cash management, issuance and reconciliation as per organization policy. Perform petty cash counts daily.
    Ensures maintenance of office equipment such as photocopiers and scanners are done timely and promptly.
    Ensures maintenance, and repair of all office facilities including electricity supply, water and plumbing are done timely and promptly.
    Prepare payments for invoices as well as recurring/monthly bills like security, cleaning services, rent, telephone, stationery and submit the same to finance for settlemen Maintain a calendar/tracker for monthly bill and ensure they are settled timely.
    Prepare purchase requisitions for miscellaneous items as needed and assist with preparation of day-to-day procurement documentation as needed.
    Support PREG activities airtime/bundles top ups
    Ensures all operations related documents are saved on SharePoint on a regular basis.
    Perform other tasks as requested by your supervisor or management.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Bachelor’s degree in business management, secretarial, front office Operations, or any relevant field
    At least two years of experience in an administrative role preferably in an NGO
    Must be pleasant with a warm and outgoing personality
    Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
    High level of organizational skills
    Ability to multitask, handle pressure as well as possess stress management skills
    Must be a problem solver and self-starter. Must exercise creativity and innovation, good communication, leadership, and reporting skills.

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    Qualified candidates should submit their applications to HRKenya@acdivoca.org by 25th June 2024. Please include the position title in the subject line. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. EOE

    Apply via :

    HRKenya@acdivoca.org

  • Inclusive Business Manager

    Inclusive Business Manager

    Job Summary

    The Inclusive Business Manager will play a critical role within the program, delivering IBPs and supervising delivery of Technical Assistance to partner agribusinesses. The Inclusive Business Manager will be responsible for recruiting and overseeing Technoserve Fellows and Consultants who will lead on day-to-day execution of IBPs. They will also be responsible for sourcing specialist Technical Assistance for both pre-investment and post-investment agribusinesses to help them implement specific business innovations or improvements.
    The Inclusive Business Manager will oversee and sometimes personally conduct primary field research, secondary data review, and conduct commercial and impact analysis using Excel models. They will also contribute towards program Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, and work with the Learning and Influencing Manager to package the lessons learned during program implementation and share this through publications and events.
    The role requires frequent local travel and meetings with agribusiness management to understand their business operations, challenges and opportunities. The Inclusive Business Manager will need to liaise with impact investors and understand their requirements to help pre-investment agribusinesses to position themselves for financing. Finally, they will need to connect with a wide range of other investor, business, government and NGO stakeholders.
    The role reports to the Senior Program Manager also based in Kenya. The successful candidate will benefit from access to knowledgeable and experienced program officers in the TechnoServe country platform as well as the global CASA TAF team which has a wealth of experience delivering IBPs and TA in Kenya and other markets.

    Primary Functions & Responsibilities
    Inclusive Business Plan (IBP) development

    Lead the development of IBPs, by conducting research and analysis into agribusiness operating models, to identify existing challenges and opportunities, and design commercial models for greater support to smallholder farmers (e.g. training delivery, communications, credit finance etc)
    Identify potential capacity gaps within agribusiness management team and propose areas of training and support
    Present ideas and opportunities to agribusiness management and incorporate their feedback to develop commercially viable solutions
    Manage Technoserve fellows and third party consultants supporting delivery of IBPs (provide strategic direction, provide commercial and technical quality control of their output, and support in communicating the solution to key stakeholders)
    Manage IBP operations effectively (recruitment, timeline, budget, compliance)

    Pipeline building

    With the Program Manager and with support of the global CASA team, scope out new businesses that are aligned with program Theory of Change and could be relevant for program support

    Project design and TA implementation

    Manage the end-to-end process, including business/project scoping, designing, proposing, obtaining approval for, tendering, and supervising a selection of the technical assistance projects for agribusinesses
    Facilitate monitoring and assessment of TA project delivery, quality and impact on SHFs and agribusiness operations; advising on areas for improvement and identifying need/opportunity for new interventions. Provide technical guidance and support to implementing partners on increasing quality TA delivery and optimising SHF impact
    Provide direct technical assistance (if needed) to support implementation of inclusive business models. Provide technical advisory in specific areas such as smallholder extension, access to finance, smallholder aggregation, climate and nature positive interventions, digitisation and/or gender inclusion
    Prepare and submit relevant sections for donor progress reports and communications/learning products (e.g. bulletins); support facilitation of portfolio review meetings
    Quickly identify, assess, and manage risks related to execution. Proactively communicate risks with key stakeholders ahead of time
    Provide other support to the TA Provider, Fund Managers and investee companies as required to ensure quality and sustainability of interventions for portfolio projects

    Stakeholder engagement

    Build strong relationships with key agribusiness and investor partners (targeting of key decision makers, building credibility)
    Support successful execution, stakeholder alignment and learning through facilitating project SteerCo meetings
    Connect agribusinesses within the program portfolio by arranging exchange visits, meetings and/or online networking groups
    Understand investor priorities and requirements and help to translate these to agribusinesses that could potentially be investible
    Represent the program as needed with mid-level personnel within Government, investors, industry bodies and donors

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Influencing

    Help to drive thought leadership on inclusive business themes; disseminate methodologies and learnings with internal (TechnoServe) and external stakeholders.
    Contribute to written publications and the organization of events by providing key information and learnings from the program and suggesting relevant audiences
    Contribute to the design of the monitoring and reports measurement (MRM) process for all activities under responsibility, and to collecting of key data to enable this monitoring to take place

    Basic Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 7  years of relevant work experience or Master’s Degree plus 5 Relevant work experience includes mid-level management role in a commercial agribusiness, agricultural development program, donor overseeing agricultural development portfolio, investor, or management consulting firm
    Experience designing and overseeing research / data collection activities
    Proven commercial analysis skillset, including basic modelling in Excel and “common sense” approach to commercial management
    Demonstrated leadership skills, teamwork and relationship-building
    Proven stakeholder management skillset
    Demonstrated passion for field work in a developing country
    Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
    Strong computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

    Travel: This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and requires local travel only (c.50%)
    Preferred Qualifications:

    Prior strategy consulting experience at a top-tier firm
    Advanced degree in business management or other relevant field
    Experience working with corporations around shared value initiatives
    Experience implementing field work in Kenya or developing economy

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Ability to work independently, flexibly, and responsively
    Ability to adapt to changing working conditions
    Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
    Has a strong sense of ownership, accountability and can-do attitude

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    The role will involve a mix of own delivery of Inclusive Business Plans, as well as managing Technoserve Fellows and third-party consultants to deliver Inclusive Business Plans, with the mix evolving over time towards greater management as the candidate grows in experience and understanding of our approach to technical assistance
    The Inclusive Business Manager will also oversee delivery of technical support to agribusinesses by specialist consultants
    Some of these reports may be more senior than the Inclusive Business Manager; the role is intended to provide guidance on context, manage timelines and budgets, and support in translating technical advice into concrete, implementable innovations for the agribusiness partners.

    Apply via :

    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Senior Education Economist

    Senior Education Economist

    THE POSITION:

    Under the supervision of the Division Manager, Education and Skills Development and working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Senior Education Economist will identify, design and support the implementation of human capital development, notably higher education, TVET and skills development programs/projects, policies and studies. She/he will be the focal point for the Bank’s operations and activities on human capital development in Kenya and East Africa. He/she will promote activities related to improving demand responsiveness of the education and training system to the skills needs of the labour market and for job creation on the continent. This aligns with the Bank’s Skills for Employability and Productivity in Africa (SEPA) Action Plan (2022-2025). SEPA aims to contribute to building a critical mass of innovative, productive and skilled workforce to drive economic transformation and job creation in Africa through two mutually reinforcing areas of intervention: (i) Expand infrastructure necessary for the development of demand-driven skills, and (ii) Strengthen enabling environment for skills development.
    This is a national position based in the East Africa Regional Office (RDGE-Nairobi) of the African Development Bank Group.

    KEY FUNCTIONS:
    Supporting Bank Operations (Business development)

    Initiate and engage in high-level dialogue with governments and sector players on human capital development to identify sector priorities and develop a pipeline of potential lending operations. Create awareness of Bank instruments and opportunities among regional member countries and private sector players. Support RDGE and AHHD in analysing requests for financing from Regional Member Countries in light of the priorities identified by the Bank.
    Lead the human capital development dialogue with respective country managers, country program officers and country economists while developing country strategy papers to ensure prioritisation and inclusion of human capital projects in the rolling pipeline.
    Identify, prepare and appraise human capital development projects, notably higher education, TVET and skills development, for Board approval in collaboration with the Borrowers and relevant Bank departments. Facilitate negotiations for loan agreements in preparation for Board submissions.
    Support NSO portfolio development and management in the education and skills development sector at the county and regional levels
    Identify opportunities for co-financing of projects from other Bank instruments such as Trust Funds and other external bilateral and multilateral partners on human capital development.
    Identify and seek opportunities for financing non-sovereign operations such as public-private partnerships (PPP) and private sector operations on human capital development.
    Lead in integrating human capital development in other sector operations such as transport, energy, water, agriculture and general budget support operations. Provide technical expertise in identifying, preparing, and implementing identified integrated projects.

    Supporting Bank Operations (Portfolio management)

    Follow up on signature and effectiveness of approved projects with the National Treasury/ Ministries of Finance in collaboration with the country program officers to facilitate timely project start.
    Organize orientation of new Project Teams from the Borrowers and Project launches to facilitate effective project implementation.
    Lead on project implementation, supervision, mid-term reviews and project completion reviews of approved operations on human capital development, in line with the Bank’s operations manual
    Facilitate field supervision of projects in collaboration with the Executing Agencies and relevant Bank departments at least every six months to identify and address emerging challenges. Prepare aide-memoires, implementation progress reports, back to office reports and follow up on agreed actions from supervision missions.
    Review project procurement documents and processes in collaboration with the Bank Procurement Officers, in line with the Bank procurement policy and procedures and facilitate the issuance of no objections on time in line with the delegation of authority matrix. Provide technical support to implementing agencies on preparing terms of reference and bidding documents.
    Assist Governments and implementation agencies in utilising and justifying revolving funds and other disbursement activities.
    Follow up for timely submission of quarterly progress reports, environmental and social mitigation plan reports, updated procurement plans annual audits from respective Executing Agencies.
    Draft communication to respective governments on audit findings following reviews by the financial management department, in line with the Bank’s Delegation of Authority Matrix. Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations by the Executing Agencies.
    Lead on record keeping and management for all assigned operations on human capital development through Bank systems such as SAP, RASME. Facilitate access to documents and information for critical Bank processes such as internal audit, and IDEV reviews.
    Support documentation of human-interest stories and best practices from projects for inclusion in relevant sector and Bank reports and to increase visibility of Bank investment on human development.
    Seek opportunities for collaboration with other ongoing Bank-financed projects within the sector. Participate in country and sector portfolio review meetings and provide input on assigned projects.

    Non-lending support/Knowledge work

    Undertake analytical work and provide technical guidance in human capital development and social development in general and provide guidance to AHHD and other Bank units on the integration of human development within Bank operations.
    Lead in economic sector work on human development in collaboration with country economists to provide data for key processes such as preparation and completion of country strategy papers, country portfolio investment analysis, economic outlooks and preparation of new sector operations. Facilitate dissemination of findings internally and externally.
    Participate in country team meetings, provide technical input on projects, and participate in peer review of project concept notes, appraisal reports, completion reports, and other studies. Review and give opinions on documents, studies and other reports by the Bank.
    Provide input on Bank documents, studies and processes such as AHHD monthly and annual reports, Bank annual reports and other documents as requested occasionally. Support the preparation of briefing notes, talking points and status reports for management.
    Work in collaboration with operations assistants and country program officers to ensure budget allocation for critical processes such as missions and project preparations in SRAS.
    Seek opportunities to collaborate with other development partners on human capital development to identify synergies, best practices, co-financing, increase visibility of Bank support and avoid duplication of investments. Represent the Bank in sector development partner coordination for a and where possible, seek to chair the technical working groups occasionally.
    Maintain close engagement and collaboration with relevant government ministries at strategic levels, participate in policy dialogue and key processes such as review of country and sector strategies.
    Represent the Bank at technical meetings and key events on human capital development.
    Lead in identifying, recruiting and managing consultants as appropriate.
    Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Manager AHHD1/Director General RDGE.

    COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge):

    Hold at least a master’s degree in education/ economics/ social work/ business economics/ business administration/ development studies or its equivalent in a related field;
    Extensive experience in technical vocational and higher education and skills development;
    Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience in vocational education and skills development, program/project design and management, with specific expertise in implementation and management of donor-funded projects in infrastructure development for the education and skills development;
    Previous experience working in multilateral financial institutions or similar large organizations and performing such roles as project preparing, appraising, supervising or implementing donor-funded projects;
    Proven planning and organizational skills, with the ability to think strategically and rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources into conclusions and recommendations;
    In-depth knowledge of job-related social, economic and environmental development issues in the African region;
    Proven ability to interact competently with Government and donor agencies on issues relating to aid coordination;
    Having private sector experience will be an added advantage;
    Ability to work in a team and work in a multicultural environment;
    Ability to work effectively in partnership with clients and seek feedback to improve work processes;
    Communicate verbally and write effectively in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language; and
    Competence in using standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

    Apply via :

    www.afdb.org

  • Account Assistant

    Account Assistant

    Role Description

    This is a full-time role for an Account Assistant. As an Account Assistant, you will be responsible for various day-to-day tasks related to credit control, finance, communication, and accounting. This is an on-site role located in Mombasa, Kenya.

    Qualifications

    Credit Control and Petty Cash management skills
    Finance and Accounting knowledge
    Skills in utilizing transactions and reporting using SAP /Sage will be and added advantage
    Strong communication skills
    Attention to detail and accuracy
    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    CPA certification and diploma /degree in Accounting or Finance

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Kenya – Communications Specialist

    Kenya – Communications Specialist

    Provisions for International Volunteers

    All international and local travel
    All lodging
    A per diem to cover meals and incidentals
    Travel Visa (if applicable)
    Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
    In-country support from field office staff
    Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

    Prior to assignment start, the Volunteer will meet with AV Ventures Ghana staff to review assignment activities and go over a draft schedule. The selected Volunteer will familiarize themselves with AV Ventures’ activities.
    While in-country, the Volunteer will

    Collaborate with AVV staff to create content for a new podcast series.
    Review other podcasts in this field to learn best practices and make recommendations to the AVV team.
    A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, International Relations, or a related field is desirable.
    At least three years of relevant work experience in the field of communications, preferably in the development sector.
    Experience with a USAID project is an added advantage.
    Experience and knowledge in copy editing and proofreading.
    Experience in content writing for diverse media platforms.
    Demonstrated broad knowledge of photography, videography, and social media platforms.

    Apply via :

    volunteeropportunities-acdivoca.icims.com

  • Project Management Officer Electrician / Automation Technician

    Project Management Officer Electrician / Automation Technician

    Key Responsibilities

    Helping in the preparation of project costs for turnkey projects or for quotation purposes
    Conducting an internal kick off once a new project has gone through
    Ensuring that both overseas and local orders for the project items have been placed by the procurement team
    for those items that are not in stock
    For turnkey projects, agreeing with the subcontractor when they will need to mobilize to site
    Communicating with the client on their readiness before the project kicks off
    Track project deliverables and presenting reports defining project progress, problems, solutions and ensuring
    that project cost remains within budget.
    Flag and report any irregularities, delays and/or potential issues to customer and management
    Managing and communicating to the client any scope change orders that are made on the project
    Communicating with clients and any other stakeholder in the various stages of the project implementation
    Ensuring that all the items in BOQ has been supplied to the project
    Checking the WIP to confirm that costs associated with a project are true
    Confirming the payments that are to be made to the sub-contractors
    Planning and scheduling team meetings to discuss project progress and issues and the way forward
    Creating a quote and adding a BOQ to it
    Opening up a project job number through which the project materials will be issued out
    Setting up a billing schedule that credit control will use to raise invoices
    Closing projects through revenue recognition in Epicor
    Coming up with the weekly project report to show status of the ongoing projects
    Preparing the monthly reports for projects that are going to be closed
    Preparing work plans and progress reports for clients

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or Bachelor’s degree in any course plus certification in Project management
    Min 3 years’ experience in Project Management
    Experience in the use of MS Projects software
    Experience in managing 10-15 field technicians
    Excellent communication skills
    Excellent organization skills
    Excellent reporting skills
    Valid driver’s license

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    All applications should include a detailed CV and cover letter, copies of certificates, names of at least three (3) professional referees and a day time telephone number. Applications should be sent via email to recruitment@amirankenya.com quoting job title as the subject line of the email on or before 7th June, 2024

    Apply via :

    recruitment@amirankenya.com

  • Area Distributors Manager

    Area Distributors Manager

    Responsibilities include

    Developing, executing, and refining a strategically-aligned regional business plan
    Proposing and delivering the Regional budget and allocating resources.
    Being accountable for P&L Management
    Managing our Distributors across the area
    Recruiting, coaching, developing, and leading a team to drive regional business results.
    Developing key customers relationships across the Region.
    Assessing market size & potential business.
    Maintaining an understanding of the regional healthcare and regulatory landscape, and competitive environment..
    Building network and partnering cross-functionally/externally
    Holding business reviews with the distributors monthly covering new business opportunities, current installed base, service capabilities & financial matters.
    Sharing best practices from within the group and throughout the organization.

    Profile

    Scientific or business degree (Master, MBA, Business school equivalent)
    Minimum 5/7 years of Sales & Marketing experience, preferably in IVD / Pharma environment monitoring
    Previous  track record in animating an Export Area with Representative Distributors network
    Good IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) understanding
    Valid driver’s license
    Fluent in English  (spoken & written) + French a plus
    Travel Time : 50% minimum
    International experience is a must with a good knowledge of the country’s area

     Required Skills/Abilities:

    Very good negotiation & communication skills. Sales results-oriented
    Ability to work in a matrix environment with cross-cultural flexibility
    Entrepreneurship mindset

    Apply via :

    career5.successfactors.eu