Company Founded: Founded in 1985

Global Communications Advisor

Job description Do you want to help shift attitudes on divisive issues, deepen the debate and amplify voices to show that peace is possible in today’s world?
Do you possess a good mix of experience in strategic communications, branding, storytelling, social media and visual communications; equipped with a broad range of communications tools needed to stand out, and create traction as a non-governmental organization?
Can you help us tell our stories in genuine, fresh and thoughtful ways?
About the Role
The Global Communications Advisor (GCA) is responsible for the overall external communications – online and offline – at LPI. The GCA will lead the re-design of the Institute’s global communications strategy and support the implementation of the same, with an overall objective to promote non-violent conflict transformation globally; and provide strategic support and advice to programme teams to ensure an integrated, coherent operationalization of the global strategy at various levels and with different audiences. In the content production and dissemination realm, the GCA will drive the development of new content and LPI’s overall communication and outreach outputs as well as support effective dissemination of LPI’s knowledge products, stories of impact and policy messages. Working closely with LPI’s Director of Global Policy, this role will also have an opportunity to develop and co-create the communications aspects of LPI’s latest initiative around Global Policy engagement. In addition, under management and collaboration tasks, the GCA will manage and oversee vendors and consultants in the communications sphere and network closely with peer organizations to exchange best practices and lessons in the communications for social – and policy change field.
This full-time position will be a part of LPI’s newest initiative on Global Policy. The post holder will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, and supervised by the Director of Global Policy. The successful candidate will be offered an initial one-year contract with the possibility of extension.
About You
You are a creative and curious communications strategist and generalist – able to see the big picture and trends, but with an acute eye for detail and ability to execute at the highest level with a genuine passion to see a more just and peaceful world. In addition, these are the required qualifications:

At least a Master’s degree in communications, journalism, peacebuilding, public policy and international development, or related fields.
A minimum of 5-7 years of demonstrable success and experience in leading and
managing a global communications function – including progressively responsible experience in the communications field, planning, writing, editing, and producing communications materials through a variety of print and online media, with new media technology utilization; preferably in an international organization engaging in dynamic and complex contexts.
Relevant experience in organizational branding and public relations, impact communications, and/or policy advocacy communications/campaigning.
Experience in website management and social media strategies.
Experience with graphic design softwares.
Strong public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Outstanding organisation and planning skills; as well as relationship-building and networking skills.
Demonstrated ability to work and thrive in a multi-cultural team.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including to volatile, conflict-impacted contexts (up to 20%).
Fluency in French, Arabic, Somali, Swahili, Swedish or Amharic is meritorious.
Previous work with a peacebuilding organizations is an asset.

October 25, 2024
Finance & Administration Assistant

Job Description
Do you want to be remembered on the right side of history and support the work of an international peacebuilding organisation? Do you have a passion for structure and numbers? Do you have what it takes to deliver stellar professional support for a wide range of administrative and financial projects? The Life & Peace Institute (LPI) is now looking for a Finance and Administration Assistant to be based in our international headquarters in Uppsala.
About the role
The Finance and Administration Assistant is a key role in the Finance and Administration Unit, and is responsible for providing financial and administrative support for LPI’s Uppsala office. He or she will work closely with the Finance and Compliance Officer as well as the HR and Administration Officer, and will be the first point of contact for administrative work in the office, whether it relates to financial administration support, logistics coordination or general office administration.
Key Responsibilities

Supporting the management of accounts payable from scanning and coding to the accounting and reconciliations: invoices and expense claims, as well as other financial transactions as instructed, etc.
Assisting in liaising with Skatteverket and other relevant Swedish authorities and external partners.
Supporting the yearly audits by liaising with the auditors and engaging in other required interactions.
Assisting with the procurement of products/services.
Reception duties both on the phone and in person.
Organising staff events such as the annual Staff Day or Christmas Event.
Coordinating travel and lodging for international guests and LPI staff, as well as support for obtaining visas.

This is a full time (100%) position based in our office in central Uppsala. The successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term, one year contract, with good possibility for extension based on performance. The Life & Peace Institute is committed to offering employees an excellent work-life balance and a generous benefit package based on our collective agreement.
Requirements

Relevant academic education or trainings within finance and/or administration or equivalent knowledge acquired through professional experience. A university degree in Finances or a related discipline is a plus.
Experience of working in finance and/or office administration or a service/support function, is a plus.
Experience of handling contact with suppliers and authorities in Sweden.
Service mindedness in delivering professional support at all levels within the organization, and readiness to assist where it is needed.
A problem-solver and initiative-taker with good organizational skills, able to work effectively both by themselves and as part of a team.
A multi-tasker with the ability to tackle new challenges and handle additional tasks effectively and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Experience from work with the NGO or non-profit organisations sector is a plus.
Excellent Swedish and English language skills.

October 25, 2024
Legal Assistant Communications Officer Program Officer Senior Programs Officer Finance Officer

Reports to: The Senior Legal Counsel
Duties

Attending to clients and advising on various processes that are required in the filing of matters in the Court Registry.
Serving of all the court processes and updating the FIDA office and Clients
Filling and retrieving clients files
Drafting relevant legal documents.
Participate in legal dispute resolution and mediation on related matters as brought to the attention of the relevant FIDA Kenya office.
Manage FIDA and Court Registry.
Receiving court reports from clients of all matters from the court and updating files.
Updating all the Access to Justice team’s diaries including the Master diary to inform on upcoming matters and progress of all that have been served upon.
Support the team in Training of clients on self-representation in court.
Conduct file audits to ensure they are in order before serving the same to the relevant recipients and in Court.
Ensure financial budgeting and requisitions for branch office in the requests for filing fees requirements and follow-up and assist in auditing of the same as and when called upon to do so.

Qualifications

Diploma in Legal Studies
Licensed court process server
Holder of a Certificate of Good Conduct
MUST have 2 years work experience.
Work in Non-Governmental Organisation will be an added advantage.

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October 25, 2024
Store Visual Merchandiser

Job description

Works closely with Head Quarter (HQ) and Visual Group to establish corporate visual standards in the stores
Communicates with store managers and staff to establish effective store and window displays
Follows visual merchandising standards of the brand, laying out stores and window displays and trains the store staff
Follows up and receives locally promotional collateral
Ensures all visual materials (signage, fixtures, mannequins etc.) and arranged in line with corporate guidelines
Participates in seasonal workshops at HQ and ensures best practice at the store

October 25, 2024
Logistics Specialist

Job description

To make sure that all import/ export transactions of the country s/he is responsible of are done safely without any legal risk, in accordance with company procedures and memorandums, with minimum cost and maximum speed;
To plan and organize the local transportation operations (from customs to warehouse, from warehouse to stores, from stores to warehouse and inter store transfers) in the related country within optimum time and minimum costs
To manage 3PL warehousing activities within optimum time and minimum costs
To execute and manage related daily orders in the system
To work in coordination with related parties (central allocation, store operations, suppliers and central logistics function) in order to coordinate and improve the total lead time from reservation to stores
To check and approve invoices from suppliers and to conduct mutually agreement process with Finance Teams
As being the first level responsible for country stocks; to follow up all stock movements, reconciliation with 3PL for both systematical and physical stocks and planning and organizing annual inventoriesTo plan the capacities in 3PL operation weekly, monthly and yearly in cooperation with related partiesTo prepare all related reportsTo follow up logistics internal KPI’s and SLA’s with suppliers, to apply penalty process with 3PLs if necessaryTo participate in supplier selection and process development projects

Required Qualifications:
Education and experience:

University Degree in engineering, international trade, logistics or economics field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Logistics, warehousing, import and export operations and/or Transport & Distribution.

Professional Know-How:

Fluency in English (written and verbal), knowledge of Turkish is an asset
Knowledge of Import / Export regulations and international agreements
3PL Warehousing management and order management experience is required
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Ms Excel, Ms PP programs
Effective use of the IT systems, screens and reports
Quality and detail oriented
Ability to handle stress and pressure in the operations
Ability to work in a multinational/multicultural environment

October 25, 2024
Legal & Compliance Officer

Purpose: The Legal and Compliance Officer is responsible for leading and directing the management of all legal issues involving the AAS and has overall responsibility for ensuring that the Academy’s legal risks and compliance requirements are assessed and mitigated appropriately.
Works in close collaboration with legal firms that may be contracted to offer legal services to the Academy.
Responsibilities

Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Governing Council, Executive Director and advises the Academy on the management of all corporate and commercial legal matters, litigation risks posed by key decisions and providing preventive counsel as required.
Negotiate, draft and oversee the implementation of multi-party agreements, including financing documents and those relating to strategic alliances as well as other contracts, agreements and correspondence for Academy.
Organise and manage Governing Council’s activities, including the facilitation of Governing Council and Committee meetings, providing corporate secretarial services, and advising on various issues such as corporate governance and fiduciary duties, ethics and compliance and strategic transactions.
Work with the President and the Executive Director in laying out meeting agendas and distribute the necessary documentation required for the meeting.
Advise the management team on the contents of the Governing Council Board meeting and coordinate the organisation of memoranda and presentation required to ensure the smooth operations of the Academy.
Develop strategies for assessing and mitigating legal risks across all the AAS operations and for managing people and resources in a manner that effectively supports the achievement of the Academy’s objectives and put mechanisms and structures in place for the execution of such strategies.
Work with the senior management team to define strategic goals and organisational needs, provide legal counsel, and establish and influence appropriate ethical standards and legal considerations which must be considered when decisions are made and in developing the strategic plan.
Conduct research on laws, rules, regulations and legal precedents and stay current on any legal changes that are made that apply to the Academy.
Select and manage outside counsel, communicate and respond to litigation and regulatory matters and cost-effectively manage the resources required to address those matters.
Work to ensure that the organisation’s intellectual property is protected. In the first instance, ensure that an optimal centralised document management system is put in place to support the storage and retrieval of paper and electronic documents for the AAS.
Maintain and update the record of all open and closed legal cases. Manage and follow up on all open criminal, civil, regulatory and other legal proceedings internally and with outside counsel to seek redress for Academy.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Law or its equivalent.
Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public.
Member of Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) or relevant professional body.
At least 3 years’ relevant experience in legal, Company Secretary dealing with Boards.

Personal Attributes

High moral standing with impeccable integrity.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good planning and organisational skills.
Enthusiastic, results oriented with excellent presentation skills.

October 25, 2024
Security Operation Manager

Job Description
Purpose of the Position: Reporting to the Director, the Operations Manager is responsible for delivering efficient and effective operational excellence within the organization.
Responsibilities

Evaluating customer needs, managing the planning process and ensuring smooth continuity of operations
Managing service delivery by setting service standards, ensuring compliance, reviewing processes and seeking feedback from customers and other stakeholders
Managing Guard discipline
Providing effective supervision to ensure customer satisfaction
Ensure that all incidents requiring management attention are properly attended to, investigated and feedback provided to the customer and management
Conduct security surveys with every potential deployment
Assist line managers by ensuring that all company assets are well taken care of
Ensure that duly signed contracts are collected from clients promptly
Compile monthly reports on business trends e.g number of guards, new assignments, leavers, joiners etc
Excellent report writing skills
Any other duty as may be delegated to you

Job Qualifications

University Degree from a recognized University
At least 5 years of operations experience in a private security company or service industry,3 of which must have been in a supervisory position
Valid driving license
Computer KnowledgeStrong Verbal and Writing skills
Strong organizational skills

October 25, 2024
Operation Manager

Purpose of the Position: Reporting to the Director, the Operations Manager is responsible fordelivering efficient and effective operational excellence within the organization.
Responsibilities

Evaluating customer needs, managing the planning process and ensuring smooth continuity of operations
Managing service delivery by setting service standards, ensuring compliance, reviewing processes and seeking feedback from customers and other stakeholders
Managing Guard discipline
Providing effective supervision to ensure customer satisfaction
Ensure that all incidents requiring management attention are properly attended to, investigated and feedback provided to the customer and management
Conduct security surveys with every potential deployment
Assist line managers by ensuring that all company assets are well taken care of
Ensure that duly signed contracts are collected from clients promptly
Compile monthly reports on business trends e.g number of guards, new assignments, leavers, joiners etc
Excellent report writing skills
Any other duty as may be delegated to you

Job Qualifications

University Degree from a recognized University
At least 5 years of operations experience in a private security company or service industry,3 of which must have been in a supervisory position
Valid driving license
Computer KnowledgeStrong Verbal and Writing skills
Strong organizational skills

October 25, 2024
Sales Executives Receptionist

Job Description
The company is currently expanding its solar energy division and is looking to employ sales executives to market its solar energy products.
The candidates for these positions should meet the following minimum qualifications;

Minimum diploma in sales and marketing/business/engineering course
At least 2 years exposure in sales, service, marketing or advertising of solar water products
Ability to meet set targets
Self driven individuals who require minimum supervision
Must be computer literate
Must be a team player
Post qualification experience will be an added advantage

Key areas of Responsibility

Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers
Identifying and visiting potential customers for new business
Gathering market and customer information
Following up on payments from clients
Providing feedback on future buying trends
Salary will be based on an attractive commission.

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October 25, 2024
Operations Manager

Job Description
Want to make it big with attractive package in a fast growing security company? We are a fast growing security company in Kenya. We pride ourselves in delivering customer solutions. Our products are custom-made and are synonymous with quality and value.
To support our growing business, we now want to recruit talented candidates to fill the following positions: Operations Manager
Purpose of the Position: Reporting to the Director, the Operations Manager is responsible for delivering efficient and effective operational excellence within the organization.
Responsibilities

Evaluating customer needs, managing the planning process and ensuring smooth continuity of operations
Managing service delivery by setting service standards, ensuring compliance, reviewing processes and seeking feedback from customers and other stakeholders
Managing Guard discipline Providing effective supervision to ensure customer satisfaction
Ensure that all incidents requiring management attention are properly attended to, investigated and feedback provided to the customer and management
Conduct security surveys with every potential deployment
Assist line managers by ensuring that all company assets are well taken care of Ensure that duly signed contracts are collected from clients promptly
Compile monthly reports on business trends e.g number of guards, new assignments, leavers, joiners etc
Excellent report writing skills Any other duty as may be delegated to you Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

A University Degree from a recognized University
At least 5 years of operations experience in a private security company or service industry,3 of which must have been in a supervisory position
Valid driving license
Computer Knowledge
Strong Verbal and Writing skills
Strong organizational skills.

October 25, 2024