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  • Senior Programme Officer – Policy

    Senior Programme Officer – Policy

    Job Description/Requirements
    ID:
    AAS/SPO/21/01
    Department:
    Programmes
    Reporting To:
    Fellows and Affiliates Manager
    Duration:
    3 Years Renewable
    Position Overview
    The African Science Technology and Innovation Priority Setting programme (ASP) engages Africa’s science leaders and political stakeholders to identify the top scientific priorities that, if addressed, offer the highest return on investment for Africa’s sustainable development. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Science Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA 2024) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, Africa must overcome numerous developmental challenges utilising the limited resources and technical expertise available; this makes prioritisation vital.
     
    The ASP programme is implemented through the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA), a partnership of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) founding and funding global partners, and through a resolution of the summit of African Union Heads of Governments. The programme engages Africa’s science leaders and political stakeholders to identify the top scientific priorities that, if addressed, offer the highest return on investment for Africa’s sustainable development. Over a five-year period, the programme will be developing, publishing and advocating to relevant stakeholders, a set of position papers communicating the top 15 scientific priorities for Africa.

    The role of the Senior Programme Officer – Policy will be to ensure that the outcomes of the scientific prioritisation exercises are crafted into relevant policy documents for diverse audiences including African governments, regional bodies and global funders to provide evidence for decision-making, secure buy-in and motivate action. This position will enable the programme to implement its joint work plans with AUDA-NEPAD on stakeholder engagement, including developing and disseminating policy outputs and advocacy activities for the identified recommendations. Further, the position holder will work closely with scientific experts to ensure that their research findings are effectively captured in non-technical language to inform the policy recommendations. Thereafter, they will aggregate all knowledge emerging from the ASP programme to inform the AESA strategy including in STI implementation, science advisory and resource mobilisation in the various priority areas and in relation to AESA business plan.
    Principal Duties and Responsibilities

    Develop a plan for producing policy content for engaging diverse stakeholders, particularly government and regional bodies in knowledge brokerage and advocacy based on the recommendations emerging from the scientific prioritisation processes.
    Support the AESA Directors, Managers, and ASAB members to identify high-impact science-policy channels and leverage those to disseminate the identified scientific priorities and related recommendations to inform decision-making and investments in STI in Africa.
    Synthesise science policy papers emerging from the scientific prioritisation processes into policy briefs and other policy-relevant publications (e.g. infographics, factsheets, etc.) to impart expert advice to a range of audiences for purposes of securing buy-in for the scientific priorities. 
    Work closely with AUDA-NEPAD and other relevant regional, continental and global partners to organise and facilitate science-policy events, talks and meetings involving scientists, policymakers (e.g. government agencies) and other organisations (e.g. research centres, scientific bodies) to respond to the recommendations of the prioritisation process.
    Support scientific experts in the ASP programme to develop capacity in the science-policy interface, including writing and presenting to policymakers and other diverse audiences. 
    Aggregate and synthesis ASP’s scientific knowledge to inform the review of the AESA strategy including in but not limited to STI implementation, science advisory and resource mobilisation in the various priority areas and in relation to AESA 2.0 business plan.
    In addition to the ASP work, lead the generation and development of multi-stakeholder policy and knowledge products, including internal and external stakeholder engagement, research coordination and analysis of key themes across Africa’s STI ecosystem to identify similarities, patterns, trends, and gaps. This will be conducted both independently and in collaboration with ongoing programmes, as the case may require. 
    Lay the groundwork for developing an organisation-wide system of documenting and collating learnings in the form of an easily accessible ‘e-library’ of relevant STI knowledge resources.

    Key Skills and Competencies
    Overall, the person must have vast experience and enthusiasm for the African science-policy landscape, the relationship between scientists and policymaking, and knowledge brokerage in this space continentally and globally. Besides, the candidate should have:

    Active interest in inter/multi/transdisciplinary work to solve global challenges.
    Demonstrable competence in policy analysis and knowledge brokerage in a wide range of STI topics and/or in the development sector. 
    Good interpersonal skills with the ability to network, develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels resulting in key science-policy outputs.
    A driven, high-energy team player who is excited about taking the AAS to the new level as an advisory/think tank body
    Ability to quickly understand and absorb new topics, issues and disciplines and distil relevant knowledge resources for diverse audiences.
    Demonstrable skills in policy design, policy influencing, capacity strengthening, stakeholder engagement and programme management skills. 
    Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
    Experience in a science-policy/knowledge brokerage position will be highly valued over field of degree.

    Qualifications

    Minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant field.
    Demonstrable strong understanding of and experience in the science-policy interface and strategy support with at least ten (10) years relevant experience in the fields of sustainable development, science and innovation.

    Knowledge and Experience

    Excellent research, policy analysis, writing and presentation skills, e.g. producing policy briefs, engaging policymakers, developing strategies etc.  
    English proficiency is mandatory. French is an added advantage.
    At least seven (7) years of work experience in science-policy, specifically working in Africa or on Africa related issues with African partners.
    Strong analytical, writing, and people management skills
    Programme development and management skills
    Technical report writing and presentation skills
    Organisational skills
    Teamwork and collaboration skills

    All applicants must submit a filled application form – download it via the following link: (https://www.aasciences.africa/sites/default/files/inline-files/Job Application Form.doc), curriculum vitae, and a cover letter submitted by email to recruitment@aasciences.africa, with the Position and Vacancy Number as the Subject no later than 3rd February 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@aasciences.afri

  • Senior Programme Officer – Policy

    Senior Programme Officer – Policy

    Job Description/Requirements

    ID:

    AAS/SPO/21/01

    Department:

    Programmes

    Reporting To:

    Fellows and Affiliates Manager

    Duration:

    3 Years Renewable

    Position Overview

    The African Science Technology and Innovation Priority Setting programme (ASP) engages Africa’s science leaders and political stakeholders to identify the top scientific priorities that, if addressed, offer the highest return on investment for Africa’s sustainable development. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Science Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA 2024) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, Africa must overcome numerous developmental challenges utilising the limited resources and technical expertise available; this makes prioritisation vital.

     

    The ASP programme is implemented through the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA), a partnership of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) founding and funding global partners, and through a resolution of the summit of African Union Heads of Governments. The programme engages Africa’s science leaders and political stakeholders to identify the top scientific priorities that, if addressed, offer the highest return on investment for Africa’s sustainable development. Over a five-year period, the programme will be developing, publishing and advocating to relevant stakeholders, a set of position papers communicating the top 15 scientific priorities for Africa.

    The role of the Senior Programme Officer – Policy will be to ensure that the outcomes of the scientific prioritisation exercises are crafted into relevant policy documents for diverse audiences including African governments, regional bodies and global funders to provide evidence for decision-making, secure buy-in and motivate action. This position will enable the programme to implement its joint work plans with AUDA-NEPAD on stakeholder engagement, including developing and disseminating policy outputs and advocacy activities for the identified recommendations. Further, the position holder will work closely with scientific experts to ensure that their research findings are effectively captured in non-technical language to inform the policy recommendations. Thereafter, they will aggregate all knowledge emerging from the ASP programme to inform the AESA strategy including in STI implementation, science advisory and resource mobilisation in the various priority areas and in relation to AESA business plan.

    Principal Duties and Responsibilities

    Develop a plan for producing policy content for engaging diverse stakeholders, particularly government and regional bodies in knowledge brokerage and advocacy based on the recommendations emerging from the scientific prioritisation processes.
    Support the AESA Directors, Managers, and ASAB members to identify high-impact science-policy channels and leverage those to disseminate the identified scientific priorities and related recommendations to inform decision-making and investments in STI in Africa.
    Synthesise science policy papers emerging from the scientific prioritisation processes into policy briefs and other policy-relevant publications (e.g. infographics, factsheets, etc.) to impart expert advice to a range of audiences for purposes of securing buy-in for the scientific priorities. 
    Work closely with AUDA-NEPAD and other relevant regional, continental and global partners to organise and facilitate science-policy events, talks and meetings involving scientists, policymakers (e.g. government agencies) and other organisations (e.g. research centres, scientific bodies) to respond to the recommendations of the prioritisation process.
    Support scientific experts in the ASP programme to develop capacity in the science-policy interface, including writing and presenting to policymakers and other diverse audiences. 
    Aggregate and synthesis ASP’s scientific knowledge to inform the review of the AESA strategy including in but not limited to STI implementation, science advisory and resource mobilisation in the various priority areas and in relation to AESA 2.0 business plan.
    In addition to the ASP work, lead the generation and development of multi-stakeholder policy and knowledge products, including internal and external stakeholder engagement, research coordination and analysis of key themes across Africa’s STI ecosystem to identify similarities, patterns, trends, and gaps. This will be conducted both independently and in collaboration with ongoing programmes, as the case may require. 
    Lay the groundwork for developing an organisation-wide system of documenting and collating learnings in the form of an easily accessible ‘e-library’ of relevant STI knowledge resources.

    Key Skills and Competencies

    Overall, the person must have vast experience and enthusiasm for the African science-policy landscape, the relationship between scientists and policymaking, and knowledge brokerage in this space continentally and globally. Besides, the candidate should have:

    Active interest in inter/multi/transdisciplinary work to solve global challenges.
    Demonstrable competence in policy analysis and knowledge brokerage in a wide range of STI topics and/or in the development sector. 
    Good interpersonal skills with the ability to network, develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels resulting in key science-policy outputs.
    A driven, high-energy team player who is excited about taking the AAS to the new level as an advisory/think tank body
    Ability to quickly understand and absorb new topics, issues and disciplines and distil relevant knowledge resources for diverse audiences.
    Demonstrable skills in policy design, policy influencing, capacity strengthening, stakeholder engagement and programme management skills. 
    Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
    Experience in a science-policy/knowledge brokerage position will be highly valued over field of degree.

    Qualifications

    Minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant field.
    Demonstrable strong understanding of and experience in the science-policy interface and strategy support with at least ten (10) years relevant experience in the fields of sustainable development, science and innovation.

    Knowledge and Experience

    Excellent research, policy analysis, writing and presentation skills, e.g. producing policy briefs, engaging policymakers, developing strategies etc.  
    English proficiency is mandatory. French is an added advantage.
    At least seven (7) years of work experience in science-policy, specifically working in Africa or on Africa related issues with African partners.
    Strong analytical, writing, and people management skills
    Programme development and management skills
    Technical report writing and presentation skills
    Organisational skills
    Teamwork and collaboration skills

    All applicants must submit a filled application form – download it via the following link: (https://www.aasciences.africa/sites/default/files/inline-files/Job Application Form.doc), curriculum vitae, and a cover letter submitted by email to recruitment@aasciences.africa, with the Position and Vacancy Number as the Subject no later than 3rd February 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@aasciences.afri

  • Embraer Engineer

    Embraer Engineer

    JOB REF: ENG-ERJ-HR-AMO-07-2020

    The Engineers on the Embraer will be required to technically handle and certify their fleet/components to the highest level of professional standards whilst leading a highly skilled team of Aircraft Technicians. The Embraer License Engineer reports to the Head of Base Maintenance.

    Apply via :

    hrmis.als.co.ke

  • Area Visual Merchandiser – Africa

    Area Visual Merchandiser – Africa

    Job Description:

     

    Train and develop Store Visual Merchandisers as per standards provided by Head Office
    Provide fast and profitable visual solutions within the region under the responsibility
    Follow up and execute company visual merchandising standards and procedures
    Assist and/or provide feedback to stores regarding visual merchandising in assigned district
    Execute excellent customer service
    Visiting stores periodically to maintain visual standards in the country
    Participate in-floor set executions
    Assist in hiring store merchandisers that meet current business needs

    Qualifications:

    BA in marketing, Fashion Merchandising (preferred)
    At least 3 years of experience in visual merchandising, preferably with a leading fashion retailer and 1-3 years of retail management experience preferred
    Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
    Proven ability to train and develop Store Visual Merchandisers
    Proven ability to prioritize, problem-solving
    Proven ability to independently and proactively manage multiple tasks/priorities and personalities
    Ability to work in a multinational-multicultural environment
    Fluent in English
    Approximately 80% of travel required

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Strategic Information & Evaluation Assistant (Nairobi)

    Strategic Information & Evaluation Assistant (Nairobi)

    Job description

    The Strategic Information & Evaluation Assistant will assist the M&E Officer in designing data collection tools; conduct data collection, analysis and reporting; and follow up with project teams to ensure effective program implementation. S/he will additionally work with Programs Team to ensure efficient, accurate, and transparent data flow, with particular focus on demonstrating the impact of FIDA-Kenya programs to the beneficiaries.

    Responsibilities

    Support in development and review of relevant and quality data collection tools for quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation activities.
    Conduct assessments/ audits to ensure data quality, transparency, and integrity based on agreed indicators.
    Participate in the planning and conducting field data collection and monitoring exercises.
    Assist M&E Officer to track project/program results including quality, outcomes, impact, and compliance with set standards.
    Work with the program team and M&E officer to ensure monitor strengths and gaps in existing projects/ programs and services and for reporting on donor commitments.
    Incorporate feedback obtain from various monitoring activities to ensure continuous improvement of data management systems.
    Assist in the development of M&E plans for all funding proposals and ensure the same is followed up during implementation.
    Review monthly program progress reports as per the approved quarterly work plans and monthly activities schedule and provide alert to the respective program officers to avoid delays in implementation.
    Support M&E Officer to prepare M&E related reports for in line with both internal and donor reporting requirements.
    Actively participate in the development, maintenance, and dissemination of strategic program information.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Information Sciences, or Statistics.
    Must have a minimum 2 years of experience in M&E and/or research preferably in an NGO sector.
    Demonstrable experience using a variety of quantitative methodologies for data analysis including analyses using statistical tools such as Ms Excel, Google Sheets, SPSS, or STAT.
    Experience in conducting program evaluations, including designing data collection tools/instruments, data visualization and presentation and successfully drafting M&E technical reports.
    Proven experience in performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, and developing M&E and/performance monitoring plans
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Swahili.
    Ability to frequently travel across the country for data collection and monitoring exercises.

    Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send their applications along with an updated Curriculum Vitae, including three referees one of whom must be the current or former supervisor, also stating expected salary, and daytime contact, addressed to the undersigned to be received by 5.00 pm on Tuesday, 13th October 2020. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Address to:The Executive Director FIDA Kenya
    Amboseli road, off Gitanga Road
    P.O. Box 46324-00100 NAIROBI.
    E-mail: recruitment@fidakenya.orgFIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@fidakenya.org

  • Temporary Strategic Information & Evaluation Assistant

    Temporary Strategic Information & Evaluation Assistant

    Job Purpose

    The Strategic Information & Evaluation Assistant will assist the M&E Officer in designing data collection tools; conduct data collection, analysis and reporting; and follow up with project teams to ensure effective program implementation. S/he will additionally work with Programs Team to ensure efficient, accurate, and transparent data flow, with particular focus on demonstrating the impact of FIDA-Kenya programs to the beneficiaries.

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    Support in development and review of relevant and quality data collection tools for quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation activities.
    Conduct assessments/ audits to ensure data quality, transparency, and integrity based on agreed indicators.
    Participate in the planning and conducting field data collection and monitoring exercises.
    Assist M&E Officer to track project/program results including quality, outcomes, impact, and compliance with set standards.
    Work with the program team and M&E officer to ensure monitor strengths and gaps in existing projects/ programs and services and for reporting on donor commitments.
    Incorporate feedback obtain from various monitoring activities to ensure continuous improvement of data management systems.
    Assist in the development of M&E plans for all funding proposals and ensure the same is followed up during implementation.
    Review monthly program progress reports as per the approved quarterly work plans and monthly activities schedule and provide alert to the respective program officers to avoid delays in implementation.
    Support M&E Officer to prepare M&E related reports for in line with both internal and donor reporting requirements.
    Actively participate in the development, maintenance, and dissemination of strategic program information.

    Required Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Information Sciences, or Statistics.
    Must have a minimum 2 years of experience in M&E and/or research preferably in an NGO sector.
    Demonstrable experience using a variety of quantitative methodologies for data analysis including analyses using statistical tools such as Ms Excel, Google Sheets, SPSS, or STAT.
    Experience in conducting program evaluations, including designing data collection tools/instruments, data visualization and presentation and successfully drafting M&E technical reports.
    Proven experience in performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, and developing M&E and/performance monitoring plans
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Swahili.
    Ability to frequently travel across the country for data collection and monitoring exercises.

    Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send their applications along with an updated Curriculum Vitae, including three referees one of whom must be the current or former supervisor, also stating expected salary, and daytime contact, addressed to the undersigned to be received by 5.00 pm on Tuesday, 13th October 2020. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Address to: The Executive Director FIDA Kenya, Amboseli road, off Gitanga Road, P.O. Box 46324-00100 NAIROBI, E-mail: recruitment@fidakenya.orgFIDA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@fidakenya.org

  • Global Policy Officer

    Global Policy Officer

    About the role

    The Global Policy Officer provides programme assistance and coordination support to LPI’s IPIP initiative in the areas of work planning, supporting monitoring and tracking day-to-day implementation of activities, events management and internal and external coordination of actors to ensure effective execution of deliverables as well as providing grants assistance and budget follow-up support. Additionally, the Global Policy Officer will support on the content-side of IPIP-related work by providing background research and global trend monitoring as it relates to peacebuilding policy, providing input to and editing key outputs for targeted audiences, planning and providing support to key meetings and workshops in various locations across the world in order to realise the objectives of the programme. In addition, the Global Policy Officer will be required to support efforts around LPI’s broader global policy engagement as needs arise.

    This full-time position is a part of LPI’s Inclusive Peace in Practice team. The post-holder will be offered an initial one-year contract and will be supervised by the Team Leaders for the Inclusive Peace in Practice initiative. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The candidate must have the legal right to work in Kenya.

    Supervisor: Team Leaders, Inclusive Peace in Practice

    Working relations

    Liaises closely with the Knowledge and Learning Advisors as their work relates to IPIP

    Liaises closes with country programmes as their work relates to IPIP

    Liaises closes with the Strategic Policy Advisor as their work relates to IPIP

    Relates to relevant/assigned Finance and Logistics teams on financial, administrative, logistics and operational issues

    Tasks and responsibilities

    Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

    Programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), coordination and overall support (50%)

    Supports detailed quarterly and monthly planning, tracking and reporting of activities and outputs, including developing planning documents and managing project management tools/software for the programme.
    Ensures the day-to-day implementation of activities, events, meetings and deliverables as per the annual working plan – which includes travel planning, events management, meeting preparation, managing procurements and logistics needed to achieve programme objectives – as well as coordinates internal and external support for major deliverables.
    Conducts regular monitoring and evaluation of the programme and supports the drafting of donor reporting.
    Track project activities (using project management software) and expenditures and regularly monitor the budget versus actual spending, in collaboration with the Finance and Administration team and line managers, and work closely with the Grants Assistant, to ensure the implementation is compliant with donor regulations.
    Take the lead on information and database management for the IPIP initiative, with support from the Team Leaders.
    Support the translation of key programmatic outputs, as well as provide ad hoc translation during key activities.
    Provide logistical and advisory support to the Team Leaders and other relevant team members around key events and meetings aimed at linking LPI’s experiences, practice and research in contexts experiencing conflict to global discourse around peace and conflict.

    Global policy programmatic engagement – background research, documentation, editing and writing and relationship-building (50%)

    Support the IPIP Team Leaders with background research in relation to the key thematic policy areas and deliverables.
    Provide input, write and edit to key documents, speeches, presentations, talking points, and other outputs (including social media and website) to communicate the work and findings of IPIP efforts aimed at targeted audiences.
    Assist with preparation for, participate in and document (including providing note-taking support) key meetings, workshops, interviews and Skype calls related to the programme.
    Consistently monitor and be well-versed with global trends, latest developments and trending topics related to global peacebuilding policy and share internally.
    Provide support to amplify LPI’s overarching policy messages, through a wide range of communications tools and media relations strategies, to global audiences.

    About you

    You are a curious, detail-oriented, creative and self-motivated professional who is interested in learning and growing with a relatively new and unconventional initiative – and with a genuine passion to see a more just and peaceful world. In addition, these are the required qualifications:

    At least a Bachelor’s degree in peace-and conflict studies, international relations, public policy and international development, or related fields.
    A minimum of two to three years of demonstrable success and experience in programme support to new initiatives and/or multi-level, multi-stakeholder projects and programmes in a non-governmental organisation.
    Experience with rigorous approaches to monitoring and evaluation, preferably related to peacebuilding and conflict transformation programming.
    Solid documentation, writing and editing proficiency in English as well as experience with monitoring and evaluation as well as donor reporting.
    Outstanding organisation, planning, events management skills; as well as relationship-building and networking skills.
    Experience with grants assistance, compliance and basic budget management
    Great interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work and thrive in a multi-cultural team.
    Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including to insecure, conflict-affected areas (up to 20%), and for longer periods of time.
    Fluency in French, Arabic, Somali, Swahili, Swedish or Amharic is meritorious.
    Previous work with a peacebuilding organisation is an asset.

    Please send your application, including a Cover Letter and two-page CV in English, no later than 9 October 2020 to applications@life-peace.org, with the subject line ‘Global Policy Officer’.

    Apply via :

    applications@life-peace.org

  • Data Assistants – Clinical Trials Community

    Data Assistants – Clinical Trials Community

    Job Description

    Initiative Overview

    The Clinical Trials Community (CTC) is a platform created by the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA) and hosted by the African Academy of Sciences (AAS). CTC seeks to increase the level of Clinical Trial investments in Africa by increasing the visibility of African clinical trialists and research sites as well as making transparent and accessible individual country regulatory and ethics procedures to inform decision making by key stakeholders. The CTC platform provides a space for constant engagement among key stakeholders to increase efficiency and promote robust collaborations within Africa and beyond.

    The goals of the CTC online platform are to:

    Increase the visibility of African Clinical Trialists and Sites by indicating the geographical location and corresponding disease burden.
    Reduce unnecessary duplication of effort in identifying, collecting, and submitting clinical trial site feasibility assessments at the beginning of every new project.
    Improving predictability by providing access to regulatory and ethics requirements across countries and an online platform for sponsor engagement
    Reducing bias in funding across countries and disease areas by highlighting gaps and promoting synergy across strategic funders
    To meet the objectives above, the CTC online platform collects and hosts data for African Researchers, African clinical Trial sites/Centres, Regulatory and ethics bodies in Africa as well as Clinical Trials sponsors from across the globe. The success of the platform however depends on the accuracy and reliability of the data therein.
    The CTC project is seeking Data Assistants to be responsible for the data entry and verification process.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Conduct daily check of data entered into the platform for duplicate data, data accuracy and completeness
    Conduct online searches to fill identified data gaps
    Develop and maintain follow up schedules with users and entities in the platform to support the data upload, verification, and update.
    Provide support with the identification of inconsistencies between the system and existing 3rd party integrations and documentation
    Develop weekly, biweekly and monthly reports on the status of data upload and update, data gaps, and insights emanating from data upload from various users with the CTC platform.
    Support the CTC team during the platform release planning and feedback gathering workshops
    Support the CTC team in maintaining accurate data post platform launch.
    Work closely with the Product Specialist and the System Help desk in conducting other system-related and user support activities for CTC platform and other AESA online platforms as the need arises.

    Requirements and Qualifications

    Bachelor of Computer Science degree, Engineering, or similar relevant field.
    Experience in working with online systems
    Experience in data entry, data clean up and verification.
    Knowledge of Agile System development process and principles desirable
    Knowledge of system development frameworks and programming languages is an added advantage
    Willingness to learn and attentive to detail.

    All applicants must submit a filled application form from The AAS website https://aasciences.ac.ke/sites/default/files/inline-files/application-form_1.doc curriculum vitae, and a cover letter submitted by email to recruitment@aasciences.ac.ke, with the Position and Vacancy Number as the Subject no later than 7th October 2020 . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@aasciences.ac.ke

  • Head of Quality

    Head of Quality

    (JOB REF: ADMAS-HR-02-2020)
    Reports to; Human Resource Manager
    Responsible for handling general reception area and administration duties, including greeting visitors, answering phones, handling company inquiries, typing, sorting and distributing mail.
    Minimum Qualifications and skills
     
    Tperform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies tperform the essential functions of this position.

    Qualifications:
    Diploma in Front Office Management or any Degree from a recognized university; additional certification in Office Management is a plus.
    Experience:
    Twyears’ work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role.
    Skills:

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
    Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
    Professional attitude and appearance
    Solid written and verbal communication skills
    Ability tbe resourceful and proactive when issues arise
    Excellent organizational skills
    Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability tprioritize tasks
    Customer service attitude

    Apply via :

    hrmis.als.co.ke

  • IT Specialist E-Commerce Supervisor

    IT Specialist E-Commerce Supervisor

    Job Description:

    Maintain and support point of sale and back-office systems
    Support new store openings, functionality enhancements and upgrades
    Configure and maintain computers, POS peripherals, handheld terminals and networking equipment in retail stores
    Provide first level support to customers’ requests
    Perform diagnostics of customer issues
    Resolve customer issues by troubleshooting over the phone with customer contacts
    Refer customer issues to upper-level support when necessary
    On-site diagnose, repair and upgrade hardware or software as necessary
    Ensure accurate documentation of all calls handled
    Perform follow-up call-backs with customers
    Keep up-to-date on all Service Desk processes and troubleshooting procedures

    Requirements:

    University degree in Computer Science or equivalent
    Minimum 2 years of helpdesk support experience is a must; support experience in POS systems will be a plus

    Professional Know-How:

    Fluent in English (both written and verbal)
    Preferably MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) certified
    Strong knowledge of Windows server/client operating systems, PC hardware and local area networking
    Minimum entry-level knowledge of SQL Server

    Specific Competencies:

    Ability to work in a multinational/multicultural environment
    Ability to fill multiple roles simultaneously
    Able to travel frequently locally and abroad
    Excellent troubleshooting skills
    Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
    Team player and strong in communication

    At LC Waikiki, we take the time to review each and every application due to LC Waikiki prerequisites. If your application found appropriate we will contact you via phone or email.

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