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Senior Associate, Full time, Kenya Consultant, Full time, Kenya Associate, Kenya Business Analyst, Full Time, Kenya

What You’ll Do

Drive independent workstreams, contributing to overall project success.
Analyze data, formulate hypotheses, and develop actionable recommendations.
Participate/conduct interviews with clients, companies in the sector and specialists in the subject under analysis, both inside and outside BCG.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting results and driving implementation.
Collaborate in cross-functional teams to address client challenges.
Develop and present proposals and ideas to respond to customer needs and issues

What You’ll Bring

4-5 years of strategy consulting work experience after completing your undergraduate degree
Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail.
Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions.
Comfortable working in dynamic environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and local office language(s).
Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and adapt to changing environments.
Work authorization, open to Kenyan National, East Africa Residence or foreign nationals with permanent resident or citizenship in Kenya

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November 5, 2024
Brand Manager

About the Role

The Brand Manager will manage relevant Chloride Exide Brands. They will be responsible for the overall role of brand building by developing and executing strategies to increase brand awareness, build brand equity and drive customer loyalty. The Brand Manager will collaborate with various departments in the development and execution of marketing plans and campaigns to achieve the business’ short and long-term objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

Contribute to the development and implementation of the marketing strategy to support business growth.
Development and implementation of annual marketing campaigns and brand strategies to shape the identity, perception, market position and messaging of the company’s products and services across markets.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify target audiences, consumer insights, market trends and competitive landscapes.
Lead the development and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns and communication across various channels, including digital, social media and events to effectively reach and engage target audiences.
Manage budgets, timelines and resources to ensure successful execution of marketing initiatives.
Track and analyze key performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and initiatives and make recommendations based on data.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in branding and marketing to continuously improve the brand experience.
Identify and evaluate potential brand partnership opportunities to enhance brand visibility and reach new audiences.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication, Media, Public Relations or a related field from a recognized University.
Minimum 5 years of brand management or marketing experience in retail or FMCG.
Sound technical knowledge of brand building, advertising, media and marketing research disciplines.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and levels of the organization to align brand strategies with overall business goals.
Creative mindset with the ability to story tell.
Proficiency in digital marketing strategies, tools and social media management platforms.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Familiarity with market dynamics in Kenya and a knack for adapting strategies accordingly.

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November 5, 2024
Senior Knowledge Analyst- International Development

As a Senior Knowledge Analyst (SKA) within BCG’s Social Impact Practice Area, you will help win, deliver and execute on highly impactful donor and philanthropic-funded international development projects in low and middle-income countries. You will collaborate and partner in a growing global team, providing industry expertise and insights for the development sector with a specific focus on supporting BCG to win and execute programs for large bilateral donors, multilateral donors and foundations. You will serve as a thought partner by developing content that can be leveraged for BCG tenders and programs and contributing to the management of tender processes and programs for BCG.

You will work across sector positioning, business development, knowledge management and project delivery. You will play an active role in shaping the intellectual property, market perspectives and commercial strategy of BCG’s Development Impact offer. You will be predominantly staffed on business development both developing a knowledge base to strengthen BCG’s offer in the sector and working directly on high priority tenders. You will also be engaged as a subject matter specialist or in a deep engagement model on Development Impact Sector projects. Key responsibilities will include:

Maintaining and growing a knowledge library of BCG capabilities, tools and experience across key topics in the Development Impact sector to be leveraged to apply to relevant BCG tenders and programs. This will include 1) asset development of key tools and materials to help BCG win work such as topic credentials and team capability statements, and 2) Productizing and creating IP contributions, e.g. Converting insights and experiences from project into the specific knowledge asset or adapting existing BCG materials to meet the needs of development sector stakeholders;
Managing and contributing to bids in the development sector with clients such as USAID, FCDO, World Bank, BMGF. This will include liaising closely with BCG central client teams to bring relevant BCG capabilities and experience to support on bid processes including pre-positioning, partner engagement, research, RFI and tender responses;
Managing and contributing to program execution in the development sector. This will include providing industry insights and experience to build strong client relationships, ensure high quality reporting to clients and supporting adherence to best development sector practices on programs.
Delivering original analysis and customized insights for sector positioning, business development and client projects by leveraging specific experience or knowledge assets (products, tools, data, workshops, frameworks, surveys, domain-specific data and related expertise, etc.);
Supporting BCG teams and clients to achieve development impact and commercial objectives through contributing research and analysis as outlined by leadership teams. This will include both independent working and work under the guidance of a Project Leader who frames the interventions within the broader project context;

The Social Impact practice is one of BCG’s fastest growing practices. Our Development Impact work collaborates with donors, foundations, NGOs, Governments and the private sector to create sustainable impact for society, nations and businesses, delivering 450+ projects annually. We do this by drawing upon our deep thematic expertise in sectors such as economic development, climate, health and education; our global capacity of 21,000 staff, including leaders in their field; our in-market knowledge and presence across Africa and Asia, drawing upon our 90 offices worldwide; and our proprietary tools and approaches, with world-leading analytics, digital, change management and capacity building capabilities.
YOU’RE GOOD AT

Organizing and processing documents and data into logical systems to ensure data is accessible and can be quickly leveraged for use in business development and cases;
Applying deep expertise in the development sector and understanding of the requirements of development sector clients to understand client processes and respond / support internal stakeholders to respond to client needs;
Writing for a range of different audiences to produce high quality and concise materials including internal content, development sector insights, marketing and selling materials, proposals and reports for development sector clients;
Working both collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic of local and remote teams around the world, and of working independently to develop content that can contribute to wider business priorities;
Operating comfortably in a knowledge management role, managing demanding internal and external clients varying demands in a positive, service-oriented way, building strong relationships and demonstrating adaptability to bring value to teams at all stages of business development and case work;
Telling a structured, clear and visually engaging story and creating impactful intellectual property that will build on our knowledge base with a strong understanding of the needs of development sector clients and how to tailor stories to meet the needs of different audiences;
Prioritizing workload including through transparent discussion with senior stakeholders, operating with autonomy to execute on the planned priorities and demonstrating adaptability to meet tight deadlines;
Working flexibly, in an ever-changing and complex environment, bringing a curious and creative mindset, demonstrating an openness and drive for purposing new and innovative ideas, and being comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment

You Bring (experience & Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred, with demonstrated high academic achievement in one of economics, political science, business, international relations or related areas;
2+ years of consulting experience in donor-funded consulting and business development; candidates with consulting experience preferred;
In lieu of consulting experience, 3-4+ years minimum industry experience required; 4-6+ years of industry experience preferred;
Strong business development and project management experience on FCDO, USAID, BMGF, World Bank or other leading donors and foundations;
Technical expertise in organizational design and operating model, talent and skills development and supporting cultural transformation and change management preferably with experience working within government policy or program development and delivery;
Excellent written and verbal communication (English at proficiency level required);
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environment;
Strong business acumen and problem-solving capabilities.

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November 5, 2024
Knowledge Expert & Team Manager- Health Equity

As a Knowledge Expert (KE) and Team Manager within BCG’s Social Impact Practice Area, you will be a central member of a fast-growing and entrepreneurial global team that is core to BCG’s purpose, values, and ambition of becoming the most positively impactful company in the world. We aspire to deliver impact on the world’s greatest challenges while building a sustainable business for BCG.
You will work together with Health Equity and Global Health case and proposal teams to provide knowledge assets, analysis and expert advisory, as we strive to make health care more accessible to promote healthy lives for all. You will collaborate closely with business leaders, acting as a thought partner in providing advice and client-credible insight, for proposals, client work-shops and commercial campaigns in the Health Equity sector; driving the development of intellectual property, go to market materials, and publications.
Additionally, as a Knowledge Expert and team manager, You will manage and develop a Knowledge Team to deliver against the Practice Area’s broader business priorities (beyond health equity) and be accountable for the team’s KPIs on billability, work quality, and topic content development spanning the topic coverage of each team member.
Health equity is achieved by eliminating disparities in health and its determinants—by granting everyone the opportunity to “attain his or her full health potential”. Health inequities are reflected in outcomes – including length of life, quality of life, rates of disease, severity of disease, access to treatment, and disability and death. Health inequity exists between and within countries.
BCG’s Health Equity work spans the entire healthcare ecosystem (public and private payers and providers, Aid agencies and NGOs, Foundations, Med Tech and BioPharma companies), in both Lower- and Middle-income markets and developed markets.
We strongly believe that health equity is not only a necessity and moral imperative, but also a unique opportunity to unlock commercial advantage. As an example, we partnered with a leading global BioPharma company to create a global non-profit unit with the aim to provide access to 30 essential medicines in 40 lower- and middle-Income countries.
BCG has a heritage and a commitment to Social Impact working at the intersection of private, public and social sectors. You can find more about BCG’s own sustainability ambition in BCG’s latest sustainability report From Bold Ideas to Exponential Impact (2023).

YOU’RE GOOD AT

Leading problem solving and solutioning for clients and driving towards pragmatic solutions tailored to the business context
Leading development and commercialization of knowledge and assets e.g. tools, materials, in health access, health equity, product launch in Low Middle Income Countries (LMICs)
Engaging and communicating with senior stakeholders, demonstrating expert presence and credibility
Leading projects in a highly effective manner, mobilizing team to deliver on business priorities and commercial impact
Acting as a highly effective coach and mentor, guiding team members to achieve goals efficiently and effectively
Leading a team of geographically diverse members with dedication and passion for personal growth
Working in an ever changing and complex environment, and comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment

You Bring (experience & Qualifications)

5+ years consulting experience in relevant health equity sector required; candidates with consulting experience preferred
In lieu of consulting experience, 7+ years minimum industry experience required; 10-14+ years of industry experience strongly preferred
Experience working in relevant health equity space, health access, product launch, market access, market shaping in lower- and middle- income geographies
Bachelor’s Degree required (advanced degree preferred)
Fluency in English
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with and manage internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environment

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November 5, 2024
IT Associate

The IT Associate will be the first line of support for all Kenya-based project personnel on Server/PC hardware, software, operating systems, local areas networks (LANs), and internal application issues. The candidates will also be required to support other information technology including mobile phones, tablets, board room Logitech devices, TV Screens, CCTV Cameras, scanners, printers, and other relevant devices used by TechnoServe.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

Coordinate installation and configuration of new server hardware and software for new and existing offices.
Support a set of standard country-specific IT policies, procedures, and user manuals. Ensure all PCs are properly configured, have appropriate virus/spyware protection, and are in good working order. Propose corrective action if deficiencies are identified.
Ensure all wired and wireless LANs are secured, properly configured, and functioning well. Propose corrective action if deficiencies are identified.
Perform troubleshooting of all IT issues for in-country personnel. This may be in the form of telephone-based support or may require travel to field offices to perform troubleshooting on-site.
Configure PCs for new employees, create user account records in any relevant systems and train new users on TechnoServe IT policies and procedures.
Maintain a secure, properly functioning LAN/WAN environment that minimizes network outages and congestion.
Maintain an inventory of all TechnoServe/Kenya IT and communication assets. Coordinate in-country IT activities for any regional or global initiatives that may impact or are impacted by information technology.
Collaborate with regional and global IT personnel through interfacing, troubleshooting and escalating IT issues.
Conduct periodic refresher training of existing users on common office applications to enhance general staff IT skills.
Contribute to and support digital efforts within programs system audits as directed.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology(IT) or related field with 5 years’ experience.
3+ years’ experience in IT support.
Experience in troubleshooting in both Windows environments at a desktop and server level.
Technical IT certification (MCP, A+, N+, Oracle, Cisco etc) highly desirable
Familiarity with and a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local organization and building local capacities for self-management.

Success Milestones:
First 30 Days:

Orientation and Onboarding: Fully on boarded with a clear understanding of company policies, IT infrastructure, and key responsibilities.
Team Integration: Successfully integrate into the IT team, establishing productive working relationships with all team members.
Initial Projects: Actively engaged in initial maintenance and equipment monitoring tasks, demonstrating an ability to follow procedures and respond to basic IT support requests.

After 90 Days:

Independence in Role: Demonstrates the ability to handle day-to-day IT tasks independently, including troubleshooting, updates, and user support without frequent supervision.
Project Contribution: Actively contributes to ongoing IT projects, showing initiative and collaboration.
Process Improvement: Begins to suggest improvements to existing IT processes and workflows, based on observed operations.

After 6 Months:

Project Leadership: Takes lead on small to medium IT projects or components of larger projects, managing timelines and deliverables effectively.
Problem Resolution: Efficiently resolves complex issues and minimizes system downtime, gaining trust from the team and stakeholders for IT competence.
Knowledge Expansion: Shows significant growth in understanding the company’s technology stack and has begun to train on additional systems or tools relevant to the business needs.

After 1 Year:

Strategic Influence: Actively participates in strategic planning for IT enhancements and innovations. Demonstrates a proactive approach in recommending technologies that align with business goals.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Recognized as a go-to person for complex troubleshooting issues, contributing to a significant reduction in recurring IT problems.
Mentorship: Begins to mentor junior staff and new team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.

After 2 Years:

Leadership and Autonomy: Exhibits full autonomy in managing significant IT projects and emergency situations. Capable of making informed decisions that benefit the IT department and the company.
Continuous Improvement: Has implemented numerous improvements to IT systems and processes, leading to measurable enhancements in performance, security, and user satisfaction.
Innovation Champion: Champions the adoption of innovative technologies and practices that have a demonstrable impact on the company’s efficiency and competitive edge.

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November 5, 2024
Chief Strategy, Business Development and Planning Officer Head, Human Capital and Training Head Internal Audit (Re-advertisement) Information Systems Auditor (Re-advertisement)

The job holder will be responsible for the overall management of the Corporation’s Strategy,Business Development, and reports to the Managing Director. She/He will be charged with the following responsibilities: –
Responsibilities

Driving organizational vision and operational strategy;
Develop short-term and long-term growth strategies and plans;
Translate strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth;
Develop business proposals for funding, partnerships and Technical assistance;
Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs;
Research on new business opportunities and viable income streams;
Designs and implements business development strategies aimed at boosting the Corporation’s business volume and securing its position as the financial institution of choice for the development of the agricultural sector in Kenya;
Oversees the marketing and resource mobilization functions;
Works closely with the Government Departments, development partners and other stakeholders with a view to promoting AFC as the best institution for partnership in rural agricultural finance;
Interfaces with other institutions in the country to develop business partnerships;
Fosters a comprehensive understanding of the market needs and informs product development and pricing strategies;
Oversees research and development of new products in consultation with other departments;
Conducts surveys for business projects or development impact of the Corporation’s services;

Required Qualifications and experience

Master’s degree in any of the following; Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Agriculture, Management or equivalent from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following; Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Agriculture, Management or equivalent from a recognized institution;
Advanced Management Course;
Membership to a relevant professional Body;
At least ten years’ (10) experience in a senior position in a business oriented organization, preferably a development financial institution.

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

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Qualified candidates should apply by post, courier, or hand-delivery by indicating the job title on both the application letter and envelope. Enclosed envelope to contain current detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating email address, telephone contacts and three (3) professional referees, copies of academic and professional certificates, relevant testimonials, and the National Identity Card to the address below:The Managing Director
Agricultural Finance
Corporation
Development House 7
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P.O. Box 30367 – 00100 GPO
NAIROBIThose applying for Information Systems Auditor use the online portal www.talcl.com/careers and attach a cover letter, an updated cv, certificates and any other supporting documents as guided in the portal. Detailed information on each job responsibilities and person specifications is indicated below:Note: Successful candidates shall be required to provide the following documents for compliance with chapter six of the constitution:Agricultural Finance Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and people living with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and any form of canvassing or lack of any of the requirements listed shall lead to automatic disqualification.The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 at 5.00 pm.

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November 5, 2024
Knowledge Expert & Team Manager- International Development

What You’ll Do
As a Knowledge Expert focused on International Development within BCG’s Social Impact Practice Area (PA), you will support the growth of BCG’s work with a range of donors, development finance institutions (DFIs) and foundations. This will involve a diverse range of responsibilities and tasks, including:

Business development: supporting the management of the international development pipeline, including go/no-go decisions, consortium development and bid positioning; the development of capability statements, expressions of interest and management of bid assets (CVs etc); coordinating the development of bids, including writing key sections.
Programme management: helping ensure BCG’s donor funded projects are delivered on time, to budget and with strong impact; that this is recognised by the client and wider stakeholders; and that all reporting and compliance obligations are met.
Financial management: coordinating programme financial forecasting, budget development and invoicing; assessing the financial viability of programmes; and ensuring all client and BCG reporting and finance metrics are achieved.
Commercial management: developing commercial strategies, producing commercial proposals, determining how to price, managing pricing schedules.
Manage 2-3 junior team members who will be focused on a similar range of tasks.
You will help build on BCG’s existing portfolio of international development work, which covers: numerous countries in Africa, South and South East Asia; topics ranging across economic development, climate and sustainability, agriculture, infrastructure, energy, health and education; priority donors, including FCDO, USAID, JICA, WB, ADB, AfDB, GIZ, KfW and Gates; and which features flagship programmes such as the FCDO funded Growth Gateway, a £28m project to support trade and investment achieve economic growth and development impact in low and middle income countries globally.
You will work within the wider Social Impact Practice Area, which seeks to make BCG the most positively impactful company in the world. We are pursuing this ambition by working across sectors to build a sustainable business for BCG, leveraging BCG’s commitment to invest in this area in partnership with our clients and partners. We are scaling BCG’s work with public and social sector organizations across key topics, helping to solve the world’s greatest challenges. And we are pioneering work on socially transformative business, based on the belief that we can transform how business views competitive advantage and uncover ways to make solving some of society’s most pressing problems profitable—and therefore scalable.

YOU’RE GOOD AT

Working in an ever changing and complex environment, and comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment
Winning large donor-funded international development bids
Ensuring large donor-funded international development projects achieve their targets and deliver significant impact
Meeting the expectations of clients, beneficiaries and internal stakeholders on donor funded project implementation
Developing commercial and pricing strategies which are competitive but still achieve internal profit objectives
Quickly adapting to new ideas, picking up complex concepts and understanding issues across a range of topics and sectors
Self-starting with a strong work ethic, entrepreneurial drive to work autonomously and in a multinational team
Earning the respect of senior colleagues that are remotely located, juggling the various priorities and viewpoints of multiple stakeholders, showing influence to compile inputs and opinions from a range of colleagues and stakeholders while meeting demanding deadlines
Operating effectively in a matrix organization with the ability to prioritize and make decisions
Working independently to identify the need for, scope, gain endorsement and drive implementation of relevant initiatives
Leading others, including senior colleagues, in clarifying problems and developing solutions by building cross business partnerships – building consensus, persuading and influencing
Acting as a highly effective coach and mentor, guiding team members to achieve goals efficiently and effectively

You Bring (experience & Qualifications)

7+ years of relevant experience in international development, ideally working for a development consultancy;10-12+ years of industry experience strongly preferred
Relevant Master’s degree preferred
Experience managing large donor funded programmes, and managing staff in line positions
Experience leading the development of donor funded bids across a range of sectors, including writing technical and non-technical sections
Experience developing commercial strategies and proposals for donor funded bids
Networks and relationships across the international development sector, deep understanding of the international development consultancy market
Ability to lead teams or a defined work area with varied level of complexity as well as build the capacity of others
Ability to independently resolve diverse problems and establish guidelines
Exceptional organizational, planning and project management skills; strong at conceptualization, follow-through, ownership and accountability
Ability to effectively influence and work with senior stakeholders
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong commercial acumen
Advanced knowledge in Outlook, Word and Excel
You will work closely with the central International Development team, particularly the International Development Associate Director, Julian Toogood; the wider Social Impact Practice Area (SI PA), particularly the SI PA Director, Kim Rajimans; our donor, DFI and foundation client teams; our international offices, with a focus on Africa, India and South-East Asia; our global technical Practice Areas e.g. in economic development, climate and sustainability, health, education, infrastructure; and our support functions, including finance and HR.

Additional Information

As a Knowledge Expert (KE), Team Manager within BCG’s Social Impact Practice Area, you will deliver against the client and commercial priorities for the Practice Area. You will grow and deploy a team of junior team members to support the Practice Area objectives, particularly focusing on business development and programme management. You will be responsible for team’s performance across all KPIs (case billability, quality, content creation, etc.).
The Knowledge Team (KT) is a group of functional and/or industry experts leveraging deep domain knowledge to enable insight for the Practice Area. KT members are affiliated to BCG Practice Areas, plugged into the strategic agenda and building and deploying leading edge thinking to deliver insight. KT members support the PA’s business development and proposals and help to organize and codify the knowledge that enables BCG to deliver superior business value for its clients; KT members can also be staffed on project delivery

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November 5, 2024
Technical Solar Sales Interns

Role Description
We are seeking to hire a recent graduate (2022-2024) who is passionate about making a difference in the renewable energy industry. The 6 months internship program offers an exhilarating opportunity to:

Develop sharp sales skills: Learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience selling cutting-edge electrical power and solar solutions
Master problem-solving: Identify customer needs, overcome challenges, and deliver best-fit solutions that exceed expectations.
Become a collaborative influencer: Build strong relationships with the technical team, inspiring others to achieve greatness in sales.
Showcase your leadership potential: Go beyond individual success and contribute to the team’s growth, setting yourself apart as a future sales leader.

Right from the start you will have the opportunity to work independently on diverse tasks in an experienced and dedicated international team of specialists. You’ll join a fast-changing, dynamic environment, and work closely with external and internal partners. Typical projects you will be assigned to could include:

Establishing personal rapport with potential and actual clients in a position to understand solar system needs & requirements.
Undertake site surveys and deliver technical presentations including pre-sale technical assistance and product education.
Prepare quotations and directly present to clients and demonstrate how our products and solutions meets client’s needs.
Visit prospective clients at commercial, industrial or other establishments to show samples, catalogues, and to inform them about product principles and advantages/gains and/or long-term benefits.

Your Profile

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering/ Renewable Energy/ Energy Engineering/ Related field
You have a positive attitude, are highly organized and detail oriented and have a growth mindset.
You have already gained some work experience in Solar Energy Solutions, Energy Storage, Water Heating and related technologies, as part of previous internships.
You don’t have more than 2 years of work experience after finishing your university degree.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
You have an advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
You want to become an active team member, take on responsibility, work independently, and contribute your ideas.
You can imagine developing your potential with us in the long-term global career

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November 5, 2024
Public Health Nutritionist

The public health nutritionist will play a crucial role in formative research and programming for developing solutions that decrease food loss and waste and improve nutrition by redirecting surplus fruits and vegetables to low-income consumers in Kenya, where less than 2% of the population consumes less than the WHO recommended 400g of fruit and vegetables. S/He will collaborate with the project team and stakeholders to identify barriers and enablers to accessing fruits and vegetables, develop innovative solutions that address food loss and waste, improve nutrition and evaluate the impact of interventions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical support to program and research planning and management: work closely with relevant teams to plan and deliver technical advisory inputs, and/or quality assurance of program and research planning documentation. Provide guidance and feedback to work tteam members and project partners on project plans, measurement tools, data analysis, and deliverables as they relate to nutrition.
Design, implement, and evaluate the nutrition-related impact of interventions that aim to increase access to fruits and vegetables by reducing FLW.
Research execution: Conduct research studies and analyze data related to nutrition and public health issues to inform evidence-based practices and policies
Program analysis and documentation: Work closely with relevant peers to analyze evidence to best inform the project’s strategy and, ultimately, the project’s approach and objectives.
Design and test solutions: Support in designing and testing evidence-based solutions to ascertain which interventions are more effective in addressing food loss waste and increasing access to fruits and vegetables.
Monitoring and Evaluation: monitor the effectiveness of interventions, and make recommendations for improvements based on evaluation findings.
Participate in the selection of measurement tools by engaging in planning sessions, reviewing tools, and providing final recommendations.
Project reporting: Support the preparation of reports, briefs, presentations, and other knowledge products for dissemination of research, program findings, and learnings.
Dissemination: Lead dissemination of research findings through publications in journals to contribute to the evidence base on food loss and waste pathways to nutrition.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITIES:

Postgraduate-level degree in public health, nutrition, or other related fields
Seven years of professional work experience in research and implementation of public health nutrition programs. Professional work experience in a managerial/leadership position, or a technical expert position in public health nutrition.
Skilled in program evaluation; experience evaluating nutrition-related programs.
Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and data analysis. Emphasis on proficiency in food environment assessments and an understanding of widely-used dietary metrics
Ability to communicate methods and research results into publishable manuscripts with “History of scientific presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
Successful implementation of work assignments in one or more developing countries
Superior communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to work in cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams

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November 5, 2024
Principal Country Economist

Principal Country Economist work under the supervision of the Division Managers in the Country Economics Department and the Lead Economists for the region (on technical matters), and report administratively to Country Managers in charge of their countries of assignment. They also work in close collaboration with other internal and external stakeholders, under the guidance of the Lead Economist. The Principal Country Economist will focus on macroeconomic and economic development work to deepen country knowledge, strengthen the Bank’s policy dialogues with country, regional, continental and global policymakers, preparation of Economic Sector Works and coordination of the preparation of Country Strategy Papers and other relevant documents (mid-term review, completion report, etc.). Under the Bank’s matrix system, the Principal Country Economist who is a member of the Country Economics Department, will have a solid reporting line to the relevant ECCE Division Manager and a dotted reporting line to Country Manager where he/she is based.

KEY FUNCTIONS:
The Principal Country Economist will:

Analyse the economic and financial situations of assigned Regional Member Countries, using internal and external information sources, and determine the implications for the programming and updating of Bank Group operations such as defined in the Country Strategy Paper.
Contribute to the preparation and dissemination of Bank’s flagship publications and the publication of the Country Economics Department, including the African Economic Outlook, Regional Economic Outlooks and Country Focus Reports.
Support the Business Delivery Units (Regional department and country office) in the dialogue with the National Authorities and other stakeholders (Donors, CSO, Private sector, etc) with regular briefs and update on the economic and financial situations, preparation, and participations to meetings.
Undertake assigned Economic and Sector Work (including Country Diagnostic Notes), focusing on issues of governance profiling; and papers on relevant economic and financial issues in the development process; Country Notes for African Economic Outlook reports, Country Focus Reports, etc.
Identify, prepare, evaluate, and monitor the implementation of economic programmes, including macroeconomic programmes.
Coordinate the preparation of Country Strategy Papers, based on the Regional Member Countries’ development strategies.
Maintain effective communication with the sector departments and other relevant units in the Bank and an active participation in review meetings (Country /regional team meetings) to ensure a coordinated approach in the implementation of the Bank’s Strategy and lending operations in assigned countries.
Participate in Country Portfolio Reviews.
Participate in the preparation and monitoring of the implementation of measures under budget support loans.
Participate in aid coordination activities with bilateral and multilateral donors, with emphasis on promoting the co-financing of knowledge products, projects, and programmes.
Undertake Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA).
Participate in the preparation of Country Fragility and Resilience Assessment, Country Risk Assessment, etc.
Participate in the preparation of ECCE Divisions’ budget and in the recruitment of consultants; prepare annual and triennial knowledge work programme and briefs on economic and sectoral developments, economic reforms programmes.
Develop and build client relations at all levels and plays a promotional role in generating new knowledge activities and related business for the Bank.
Provide mentoring to junior economists.

COMPETENCIES (skills, experience, and knowledge):

Hold at least a Master’s degree in Economics and other relevant fields and related disciplines.
Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in macroeconomic policy analysis and management issues and the economics of development at international level, gained in international organizations or relevant national institutions, working on African development issues and country strategy papers preparation.
Strong planning and organizational skills, including a proven ability to think strategically, seeing the big picture without sacrificing the details, negotiation skills and team building skills, as well as a credible ability to influence and present ideas.
Capacity to connect, understand and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to handle the high-level demands of a complex organization, including the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Good grasp of the developing countries issues.
Solid technical and quantitative skills as an applied development macroeconomist.
Proven experience and record in economic modelling and forecasting.
Competence in the use of at least one standard econometric software for empirical analysis.
Very good knowledge of portfolio management and demonstrated knowledge of economics and analytical skills.
Strong experience in policy dialogue, as well as fragility assessment knowledge and skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to deliver results on time.
Problem solving capabilities coupled to innovation skills and change management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with a good working knowledge of French.
Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications.

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November 5, 2024