Company Founded: Founded in 1964

Chauffeur/Expeditor (DoD) Administrative Assistant

Announcement Number:
Nairobi-2020-009

Summary:
The work schedule for this position is full Time (40 hours per week).
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:

Occasional Travel
Drive vehicle(s) on assigned field trips throughout Kenya and neighboring countries and also perform other errands under the direction of the supervisor.

Duties
Basic Function of the Position:
Liaise with Kenya Airport Authority, Customs and Immigration in the Expediting of U.S. Central Command (USAFRICOM), Department of Defense (DoD) VIPS. Operation and coordination of motor vehicle and security support in thr transportation of Chief, Kenya/U.S. Liaison Office (KUSLO), KUSLO staff, and USAFRICOM and DoD VIP passengers. Provides personal protection and safety while driving (USAFRICOM) and DoD VIPs. Load, transport and deliver cargo and mail. The Administrative Non-Commissioned Officer will provide immediate supervision. Overall supervision provided by Chief, KUSLO
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Five years as chauffeur or other appropriate driving experience is required. And must have a valid Kenyan driving License with classification of B.C.E
JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Proficient in automotive operations, safety and maintenance practices (4×4)
Aware of what the additional requirements are while transporting VIPs
Know how to use and limitation of cell-phone
Need to know the most efficient routes to and from destinations
Should know the locations of frequently requested destinations, such as airports, railroad, terminals, hotels, host nation government/military offices, and other major points of interests
Should also know the locations of police stations and hospitals and health clinics

Education Requirements:
Completion of Secondary School is required
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:

Level III (Good, Reading/speaking /writing) English is required. (This may be tested.)
Level III (Good, Reading/speaking /writing) Swahili is required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

A valid driver’s license of class B.C.E
Must possess good interpersonal skills
Must be responsible, self-motivated and work with little supervision
Be able to perform emergency road service and or able to coordinate for road service assistance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

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October 26, 2024
Mail Room Supervisor Truck Driver

Duties
Basic Function of the Position

Oversees all mailroom operational duties for incoming and outgoing Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) mail, unclassified Department of State diplomatic pouches, Kenyan Postal Corporation mail and courier parcels.
Ensures that all processes are executed in a timely and professional manner consistent with Department of State regulations, Kenyan Postal regulations, and internal post regulations where applicable.
This position supervises seven locally engaged staff. This position is supervised by the American Mailroom Supervisor.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of three years of mail handling and customer service experience is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Must understand all relevant postal regulations, including those set out by the U.S. Postal Service and Kenyan Postal Corporation.
Education Requirements:
Completion of Secondary School
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Level III (Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English (This may be tested).
Level III ( Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing) Kiswahili
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and be able to communicate clearly with supervisors, subordinates, customers and the public. Must have basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must be able to lift 70 pounds.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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October 26, 2024
Business Analyst

A Business Analyst has the primary responsibility of gathering the requirements of the client and translating them into system design for the purpose of developing the system. The job involves elicitation by engaging the client directly and other stakeholders so as to ensure that all the information required is captured properly.
Duties and Responsibilities

Engage clients in meetings with an aim of understanding the clients’ needs that need to be addressed by the system to be delivered
Carry out research on information related to the project so as to gain clear understanding of business needs related to the project, thus facilitating requirement gathering.
Evaluate the needs of the different stakeholders based on their objectives and concerns to understand how stakeholders expect the system to work and formulate requirements based on those expectations.
Articulate the requirements gathered and also balance them against what’s technologically feasible and financially and functionally reasonable
Act as a bridge between stakeholders and developers, so as to bring about the understanding of not only “how” the work needs to be done, but also “why” it needs to be done in a particular way.
Define and prioritize the requirements thus providing a scope for the project and guiding the Project Team with planning
Translate the requirements gathered into a written specifications to be shared with the stakeholders
Review the specifications with the stakeholders and ensure that they are agreed upon and signed off upon acceptance
Translate the requirements into a technical design which guides the development team in building the software
Review the Technical Specification Documents with the development team and make clarification where needed ensuring that the development team clearly understands how the system is meant to work
Assist QA team with reviewing the test scripts to ensure all function requirements are tested when performing acceptance testing
Involved in the implementation stage of the project to ensure that the deployed system meets the client’s specification as initially agreed on

Qualifications

Bsc Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
At least 3 years demonstrated work experience
Hands-on experience in software development will be an added advantage
Updated knowledge and proficiency in using common design tools and techniques
Experience in Fintech industry will be an added advantage
Proven problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills

October 26, 2024
Full Stack Web Developer

Position Summary
We are looking for a seasoned full-stack web developer to build out and manage a business-critical E-commerce platform. Successful candidates will have a minimum of four (4) years’ recent experience with all of the skills listed below.
The initial project entails implementing our pre-approved UI based on Magento framework, constructing APIs, connecting the two, and setting up the server-side infrastructure. This includes all associated areas such as database and architecture design.
Responsibilities

Design and implementation of the overall web architecture for the E-commerce platform and other similar products.
“Pixel-perfect” implementation of the approved UI designs
Design and deployment of the back-end infrastructure including database and RESTful APIs.
Ensuring the entire stack is designed and built for speed and scalability
Integrating our front-end UI with the constructed API
Design, develop, unit test, and deploy various web application customizations, including modifications and custom code in conformance with the company’s software development policies and procedures.
Comply with all IT policies and procedures, and verify deliverables meet Information Security requirements.
Participate in design, code, and test peer review sessions throughout life cycle to identify tuning/optimization opportunities and issues.
Managing time against multiple assigned projects as a part of the web development team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in BSc Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
Demonstrable hands-on experience in modern software development and programming languages e.g. Java, C#, PHP, Python, C++.
Experience in J2EE with different frameworks like Struts, Hibernate, Spring MVC, JSF XML and Web Services, RESTful Web Services, Swing, JMS.
At least four years’ experience with:

Front-End

Web fundamentals like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
CSS preprocessors like Sass or LESS
JavaScript frameworks like AngularJS, React, or Ember etc., or JS-based build tools like Grunt, Gulp, and Bower
Libraries like jQuery or Backbone.js
Front-end (CSS) frameworks like Foundation or Bootstrap
AJAX

Back-End

API design and development
CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
RESTful web services
Web fundamentals like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
Server-side languages like PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, JavaScript, and .Net
Database technologies like MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
Web server technologies like Node.js, J2EE, Apache, Nginx, ISS, etc.
Frameworks related to their server-side language of choice like: Express.js, Magento framework and PHP, etc.
Familiarity with a relevant and globally supported web application frameworks; both front-end and back-end, particularly AngularJS for FE development.
Experience with CSS preprocessors, bundlers, and associated languages / syntaxes / libraries e.g. Sass, Less, and webpack
Thorough understanding of user experience as well as appreciation of product strategy.
Experience implementing testing platforms and unit tests.
Experience in SQL across a wide range of enterprise database management systems particularly Oracle and MS SQL Server.
Strong experience with Windows and Unix-based server operating systems.
Appreciation for clean and well documented code as well as proficiency with Git.
Software development using different methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall as well as understanding of Test-Driven Development.

Are you looking for an environment that gives you an opportunity to take on the challenging technology world with enthusiasm? This opportunity is waiting for you at Tracom Services Ltd.

October 26, 2024
Integration Developer

The core responsibility of the Integration Developer is to design, develop, document and maintain application interfaces, using standards-based integration technologies. Hands-on programming and configuration skills is mandatory. Frequent interaction is required with internal business analysts, project managers, quality assurance personnel and other stakeholders involved with delivering robust integration implementations. Occasionally, the position will also participate in discussions with the Tracom’s customers, partners, and third-party vendors across the payment ecosystem including but not limited to Payments switch vendors, POS terminals, Core Banking vendors to mention a few.
Qualifications

Demonstrable hands-on experience in modern software development and programming languages e.g. Java, C#, PHP, Python, C++.
Experience in J2EE with different frameworks like Struts, Hibernate, Spring MVC, JSF XML and Web Services, RESTful Web Services, Swing, JMS.
Deep understanding of commonly used web service communication protocols such as SOAP and REST APIs, HTTP(S), MQ, JSON, XML & SOA as well as demonstrated knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, FTP, SFTP, and HTTP.
Experience with commercial SOA middleware integration engines, particularly in the Payments industry.
Well versed with existing and emerging application integration patterns including SOA, Microservices, Event-driven architectures, as well as Asynchronous messaging architectures such as JMS, RabbitMQ, TIBCO EMS, IBM MQ, Apache ActiveMQ.
EFT Experience in particular working knowledge of electronic payments processing including ISO8583 & Transaction processing as well as EMV transaction expertise.
Experience in SQL across a wide range of enterprise database management systems particularly Oracle and MS SQL Server.
Strong experience with Windows and Unix-based server operating systems.
Software development using different methodologies like Agile and Waterfall as well as understanding of Test-Driven Development.

October 26, 2024
Presales Engineer

The position is responsible for driving solution development in Tracom Services Limited and supporting Sales teams in delivering value driven demos to customers. The ideal candidate has a strong propensity for technology, loves innovation and leading technical teams to success. The person may be required to travel frequently to meet potential and existing customers.
Responsibilities

Proactively scopes the technical solution required to address customer requirements, assess customers met and unmet needs, and recommends optimum solutions, ensuring appropriate support for the proposed architecture.
Shares with key account sales manager assigned targets for profitable sales growth in assigned product lines and/or market areas.
Opportunistically pursues additional business development opportunities within customer firms, ensures these opportunities are effectively covered and followed by the sales team.
Monitors R&D/ customer support for technical solutions proposed throughout the sales process, and alerts the sales and account teams to potential risks of deal closure.
Work closely with Project Manager to ensure the final solution is delivered towards customer’s expectation and initial proposals.
Follows and shares market technological needs and evolution with Chief Technology Officer.
Respond to tenders.
Participate in conferences, shows, exhibitions when appropriate and requested.
Any other duty as directed by the Managing Directors.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in BSc Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a similar position in Fintech industry
Excellent planning and organising skills
Outstanding communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work and deliver effectively under pressure
Mature and able to work effectively with teams

October 26, 2024
IT Systems Administrator

Details:
Key Duties and Responsibilities, among others, shall include:

Provide support to IT system users in the company to enhance the availability of IT services for business continuity.
Installation, configuration, monitoring and response to IT systems.
Hardware Administration, Maintenance and support to ensure system efficiency.
To support the rollout of new IT/MIS systems.
Manage user accounts, permissions, and emails and maintaining the UBL website.
Scheduling and Performing regular backups of all relevant UBL databases, information systems and to ensure recovery procedures, plans are in place and regularly updated.
Maintain database for all IT equipment and monitoring budgets.
Providing individual training and IT support for all UBL staff.
Manage the performance of subordinates.

The successful applicant must possess the following:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/Computer science or related but relevant field and able to demonstrate relevant professional experience and skills in server and network management.
At least five years (5 years) experience as a system administrator in an enterprise-level Microsoft based environment or in a busy IT environment.
Innovation and resourcefulness.
Ability to diagnose and resolve problems quickly.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

October 26, 2024
Head of Administration Project Management Officer

About the Role
The job holder will have the primary role of overseeing the administrative operations of the company. He/she will also serve as the Personal Assistant to the Directors and coordinate activities of the various departments to ensure smooth service delivery to the customers.
An ideal candidate should have ability to work in a fast paced environment that require timely decisions to be made and implemented. Travel out of the duty station may be required from time to time.
Responsibilities

Provide leadership to company operations, working with the functional managers to deliver excellent value to clients and enable the company to maximize its revenue and market share
Serve as a Personal Assistant to the Directors by managing their travel and meeting schedules, attending meetings on their behalf and communicating their expectations to the company employees among others
Serve as a bank agent on behalf of the company and carry out bank transactions as required
Provide vision to the organization by developing of long range and annual plans, and with the evaluation and reporting of progress on the plans including manpower planning, talent management and development.
Serve as a key contributor to the development of a dynamic business strategy that is able to deliver sustained growth in respect to both turnover and profitability.
Communicate and oversee the implementation of the corporate business strategy in all the departments.
Ensure that there are appropriate systems, processes and tools to support the effective execution of the company’s business operations and ensure that these are applied and reviewed consistently.
Ensure company records are well maintained and provide them whenever needed to support company operations.
Provide the team with office supplies required for operations such as stationery, kitchen supplies, toiletries and other consumables
Work with the HR department to define and oversee implementation of company policies and performance standards.
Oversee sales and distribution; stocks holding, customer service and manpower planning in the company.
Supervision, coaching and appraisal of the functional managers in the company
Support the Account Managers in contracting, invoicing and debt collection
Work with Finance Department to set, manage and monitor the annual budget and prepare operating plans for approval.
Work with project teams to provide administrative assistance through the project implementation phases in order to ensure efficiency in project delivery
Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of organization’s sales and operational performance against the set goals.
Work with the Procurement Department to coordinate the process of purchases with suppliers and partners for efficiency and effectiveness
Ensure that the pricing structure allows the company to maintain competitiveness whilst also ensuring profitability.
Any other duty as directed by the Board of Directors

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or its equivalent
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a similar position in a busy environment
Excellent planning and organising skills
Strong leadership skills
Outstanding communication skills
Discreet, confidential and with high level of integrity
Demonstrated ability to work and deliver effectively under pressure
Mature and able to work effectively with teams
Experience in working in a software development will be an added advantage

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October 26, 2024
Conflict Analysis Consultant

Scope of workTo inform Somalia’s request for renewed PBF eligibility, an independent conflict analysis will be undertaken to inform the articulation of new peacebuilding priorities for the next five-year period. The conflict analysis will draw on national policy frameworks such as the new National Development Plan, the four government roadmaps on inclusive politics, justice and security, economic development and social development, the National Reconciliation Framework, and the National Stabilisation Strategy.The specific task of the consultant will be to produce an independent conflict analysis based on desk research and interviews with key national and international stakeholders in Somalia. Primary consideration shall be given to the overall peacebuilding environment in Somalia and opportunities to strengthen peace. The conflict analysis shall be informed by desk research and interviews with national and international stakeholders in Somalia during visits to Nairobi and Mogadishu.Duties And ResponsibilitiesExpected DeliverablesThe Individual Contractor Is Expected To Deliver The FollowingInception Report Outlining structure of conflict analysis, listing reference documents, and indicating stakeholders to interview – Within first week of the assignment (3 Working Days)Desk Research Second week of assignment (7 Working Days)Visits to Mogadishu and Field locations For interviews with key stakeholders – Third week of assignment – (4 Working Days)First Draft Report Fourth week of assignment (4 Working Days)Final Report Fourth week of assignment (3 Working Days)Institutional ArrangementsThe principal responsibility for managing the individual contractor resides with the Integrated Office of the DSRSG/RC/HC with the UNDP Country Office in Somalia issuing the contract. The individual contractor shall work under the direct supervision of the PBF Coordinator for Somalia.Reimbursement of cost of air ticket to join duty station and return to home country not to exceed the cost of any economy class air ticket on the most direct most economic routes. Travel costs will be reimbursed on actual but not exceeding quotation from UNDPs approved travel agent. The UNDP shall not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the selected individual choose to travel on a higher class, they will do so at own cost. Costs related to mission travel during the assignment will be borne by UNDP.The UNDP Country Office will release payment of living allowances and the payment of the consultancy fee will be linked to the acceptance of deliverables by the PBF Coordinator for Somalia. The PBF Coordinator will be responsible for liaising with the consultant to arrange field visits and facilitate contacts with key international and national counterparts.The international Consultant will be required to have a personal laptopDuration of WorkThe total duration of the evaluation will be 21 days according to the following plan:Inception Report – 3 DaysDesk Research – 7 DaysVisits to Mogadishu and Field Locations – 4 DaysFirst Draft Report – 4 DaysFinal Report – 3 DaysScope of price proposal and schedule of paymentUNDP shall pay the individual contractor upon completion of the assignment as certified by the PBF Coordinator.CompetenciesCore Competencies

Achieving results
Being accountable
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
Thinking analytically and strategically
Ability of Working in teams/self-management
Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies

Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks
Results oriented, strong team player
Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel) and use of internet
Work in an organized and concise manner
Plans, prioritizes and delivers tasks on time
Excellent drafting and analytical skills
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
Remains calm, in control even under pressure
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Values

Integrity
Commitment to UNDP and the UN system
Embracing diversity

Required Skills And ExperienceThe individual contractor should present the following qualifications:

Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in political science, international relations, law, development, conflict studies, or related field;
Over 10 years of relevant professional experience n political science, international relations, law, peacebuilding, or related field;
Substantive and proven experience of senior level conflict analysis, peacebuilding or development engagement in conflict environments;
Established international and national network in Somalia, including government, civil society and diplomatic community is an added advantage;
Excellent English communication skills.

The Consultant Code of Conduct is appended as: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ctauk9YDqgLoZB_1jUWLJc5AUSNFq314Recommended Presentation Of OfferThe application must include the following documents in one single PDF document:

Personal CV indicating all experience from similar projects and specifying the relevant assignment period (from/to) as well as the email and telephone contacts of at least three (3) professional references;
Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment;
A brief methodology not exceeding two pages on how you will approach and complete the assignment.
Financial Proposal: To assist UNDP in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal shall include a breakdown of the daily fee for the tasks, Medical Insurance including Medivac, air ticket to join duty station and return to home country and any other costs (if any) in separate lines. Please do not include costs related to mission travel withnin Somalia during the assignment as these will be borne by UNDP.

Any request for clarification/additional information on this consultancy shall be communicated to UNDP in writing via email at procurement.so@undp.org .Criteria for selection of the best offerApplicants will be evaluated based on the combined scoring method using the 70-30 percent distribution whereby the applicant’s experience and technical proposal will be weighted at a maximum of 70 percent and combined with a price offer which will be weighted at 30 percent.A two-stage procedure will be used to evaluate offers whereby the technical evaluation will be completedprior to price comparison.Technical qualification evaluation criteria: (70 percent of total evaluation, maximum 70 points)A minimum of a master’s degree in relevant discipline(s) such as political science, international relations, law, development, conflict studies, orrelated discipline (10 points maximum)Assessment of the technical proposal – methodology and approach to complete the assignmentQuality of writing and of the presentation (15 points maximum)Experience And Knowledge Of The Assignment

Over 10 years of relevant professional experience in political science, international relations, law, peacebuilding, or related field; (15 points maximum)
Substantive and proven experience of senior-level conflict analysis, peacebuilding or development engagement in conflict environments; (15 points maximum)
Established international and national network in Somalia, including government, civil society and diplomatic community; (10 points maximum)
Proven experience and deep knowledge of Somalia; (5 points maximum)

October 26, 2024
Structural Engineer

Location: Kampala
Country: Uganda
Reports to: Technical Manager – Institutional/Project Sales
Skills/Qualifications:

Experience in design & construction preferably in related industrial buildings with precast & long span roof trusses
Using MS Office applications and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes
Willingness to travel
Others: Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Presentation Skills.

Personal Attributes: Should be a mature person of not more than 30 years of age, self-driven, assertive, confident and objective.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Structural Engineer shall focus on the design and consulting on the installation of roof structures aimed at providing building solutions to customers. He will combine technical knowledge and sales skills for developing and maintaining sales strategies to meet agreed company objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for roofing designs and structural components, in coordination with sales staff to provide roofing solutions to customers.
Shall produce, interpret and analyze engineering drawings and designs in different software and guide in setting out.
Making technical presentations and demonstrating how a product will meet client needs
Providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education
Making estimates for consumer requirements.
Identifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.
Sells UBL products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
Supporting the marketing department by attending trade shows, conferences, and other marketing events.
Liaising with other members of the sales team and other technical experts.
Providing training and producing support material for the project team and customers
Shall perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his supervisors

October 26, 2024