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  • Mathematics / Chemistry Teacher Admin Secretary MEAL Coordinator Programme Coordinator (Uzima Programme) Physics / Chemistry Teacher

    Mathematics / Chemistry Teacher Admin Secretary MEAL Coordinator Programme Coordinator (Uzima Programme) Physics / Chemistry Teacher

    Job Purpose
    St. Joseph Technical Secondary School seeks innovative and qualified Secondary School teachers. The ideal candidates for these positions will be hardworking and enthusiastic teaching professionals with excellent subject knowledge and a sound understanding of the Technical Secondary School curriculum. You will believe in and be passionate about the broad goal and commitments of St. Joseph Technical Secondary School and demonstrates the capacity for their development, reflection, execution of school culture, implementation of student rigor and proven results of student success. The applicants will be motivated individuals with keen interest in encouraging and inspiring students to love learning and excel in their teaching subjects.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Manages classroom systems, procedures and student behaviour to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning 
    Develops lesson plans according to the standards set by the Ministry of Education and relevant regulatory frameworks.
    Provides continual assessment of student progress, maintain student records is detail oriented when tracking students’ grades and attendance, and completes assigned paperwork within the provided timeframes. 
    Identifies student’s areas for improvement and is able to work with the student and family and internal resources to suggest options for improvement 
    Attends and participates in Academic meetings, Parent/Teacher Meetings, and other school-based meetings and activities 
    Work with the Principal, the Deputy principal, the Academic Dean and the colleague teachers to ensure teaching methods are directed towards meeting and surpassing the set standards 

    Experience, Education & Skills Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or a Diploma in Education, with a C+ in the teaching subjects. 
    Must possess a Teachers Service Commission registration  
    Solid knowledge in the teaching subjects.
    Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative student data 
    Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms
    Must be computer literate 

    Kindly state your salary expectation.
    St Joseph Development Office offers an affordable and attractive salary to the candidate with the requisite experience and passion for the role. Interested candidates should send applications to the Director of Development Programmes.

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  • Kenya Country Director Kenya Investment Director Finance Manager

    Kenya Country Director Kenya Investment Director Finance Manager

    POSITION SUMMARY
    The Country Director of Conservation International Kenya provides the strategic and programmatic direction of the country program, proactively identifying opportunities and trends for the achievement of the institutional goals. Responsible for senior-level program management and ensuring that program strategies, initiatives and outcomes advance CI’s human development and conservation priorities. Duties are complex and include leading the design, implementation and integration of program strategies throughout the country program and integrated across CI. The Country Director provides broad programmatic, project, monitoring and technical oversight and continuously engages key internal and external partners critical to program success. Represents CI in the country and has a key role in building alliances, a central focus for CI strategy. The Country Director ensures that CI’s work is presented effectively to donors and key stakeholders to ensure strategic and sustainable partnerships.
    Reporting to the Senior Vice President for CI’s Africa Field Division, the Country Director ensures compliance with CI policies, program and funding agreements and local requirements. Additionally, the employee is responsible for managing the country program and all its component projects, leading the team, raising funds and managing financial and other resources. The employee will also ensure that the program is integrated with CI’s strategic fundraising and partnership goals and works in collaboration with CI headquarters-based technical and operations units to support the needs of the field programs.
    The Country Director directly manages staff, interdisciplinary teams, and/or outside partners. The employee works with a high degree of independence and serves as a technical expert in CI’s multidisciplinary approach of conservation. The employee exercises a high level of creativity and strategic thinking to efficiently manage the country program and build the local capacity within environments that are complex and full of challenges.
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Program planning and strategy

    Provide strategic vision and direction for the Kenya program and develop a country strategy, including alignment with the overall CI mission and vision as well as the relevant regional and global strategies.
    Ensure efficient and effective implementation of Kenya’s country strategy, including adequate monitoring and evaluation to ensure the integrity of the national program.

    Alliance development and maintenance

    Position CI appropriately in Kenya and represent CI nationally.
    Plan, develop and maintain a network of strategic partners and alliances that supports the successful implementation of the program’s strategy, including from the civic, public and private sectors.
    Provide advice to key governmental and other key partners to ensure sound decision-making on themes related to conservation and CI’s Kenya strategy.

    Project management and supervision

    Ensure effective and efficient delivery of projects, supervising Kenya program’s project managers to ensure delivery of planned results, including the supervision of partners’ and sub-grantees’ project execution

    Fundraising and Proposal development

    Proactively raise funds to support Kenya’s program and projects, including identifying and cultivating new sources of funding from national and international sources and ensure efficient proposal development.
    Participate and collaborate in regional fundraising initiatives led by the Africa regional team, and by Arlington teams

    Program management

    Build, develop and maintain a highly efficient and capacitated team that delivers the program’s strategy and ensures operational excellence.
    Lead, supervise and mentor Kenya staff.
    Ensure operational excellence, including managing the financial resources of the program and addressing all legal matters of the program.

    Participation in Institutional Processes

    Participate as a member of the Africa Field Division Senior Leadership Team in meetings and other mechanisms to contribute to the formulation and evaluation of regional plans and strategies and determine priorities.
    Participate in any annual or other institutional planning meetings and processes, representing the Kenya program, and contribute to the formulation of national plans and strategies and determine priorities.
    Participate in regional or institutional strategic groups as requested

    PEOPLE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

    Directly supervise a team of technical and administrative staff based in Kenya
    Fully responsible for programmatic, budgetary and strategic issues in Kenya.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Local and international travel of not less than 25%, occasionally in difficult travel conditions.
    Ability to work in remote locations or under difficult working conditions.
    This position will be based in either Nairobi, Kenya. Applicants will need to have the ability to live and work in Kenya without employer sponsorship

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Required

    Master’s degree in biology, environmental studies, natural resources management, geography or a field related to conservation.
    Minimum of 10 years of experience with conservation NGO preferably in developing countries or in relation to them.
    Minimum of 10 years experience (in excess of degree requirements stated above) of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning and programmatic evaluation as well as in information analysis, sythesis, management, monitoring and report development.
    Specific experience in supporting programmatic planning by linking strategic plans and workplans.
    Project management experience, including management of substantial project/program budget.
    Demonstrable success in fundraising for conservation projects.
    Demonstrated capacity to lead and supervise a team.
    Strong communication skills, preferably writing skills capable of peer-review publishing.
    Self-starter, willing to take initiative on solving problems and providing follow-on assistance.
    Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts in collaborative teamwork and in meetings.
    Flexibility of assumption of responsibility and strong interpersonal skills.
    Strong organizational and financial skills required.
    Fluency in languages relevant to Kenya, major donors and international partners: English and Swahili.

    Preferred

    Degree in marine science or a field related to marine conservation such as biology, environmental studies, natural resources (especially fisheries or Marine protected Area (MPA) management).
    Field experience in developing countries and multicultural settings.
    Vision obtained from field experience of real-world conservation challenges and opportunities in specific cultural and political contexts.
    Demonstrated knowledge of sustainable development and green economy concept.
    Field experience in forestry, restoration, conservation, REDD+, policy and/or development.
    Passion for conservation of nature and a commitment to CI’s vision and mission

    The deadline for application for all positions is December 13, 2019.
    Conservation International Values
    We expect that all employees will embrace the values of our organization.
    Passion: We are inspired by nature and cherish the diversity of life in all of its forms.
    Respect: We respect and trust each other, and we embrace our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences.
    Integrity: We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
    Optimism: We are optimistic about the future of life on Earth and are confident that, with our partners, we will achieve unprecedented conservation results.
    Courage: We tirelessly pursue our vision, taking bold action and persevering through challenges.
    Teamwork: We work together, recognizing that openness, collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to achieving a healthy and prosperous world for all.
    Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled

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  • In-house Lawyer

    In-house Lawyer

    Main Responsibilities:

    To provide expert legal advice to senior level management, board members, and business units;
    Review and negotiate various agreements and documents with suppliers and customers including sales contract, confidential agreement, tender documents, etc.;
    Identify risks and propose alternative options to reduce the risks involved in prospective transactions;
    Communicate with external attorneys to provide legal advice on the issues related to the Company’s obligations, rights, risks and organization privileges if needed;
    Collaborate with Senior Executive Team and other internal departments, such as HR, Finance, Marketing, and Professional Development, etc., to assure legal compliance for company’s operation;
    Collaborate with external attorneys to defend the Company’s rights involved in contract negotiation, disputes settlement, and litigation in needed;
    Coordinate with HR, Management Team or external attorneys (if needed) in order to enforce the Company’s procedures and policies legally;
    Support the legally related issues and compliance regarding all business units (telecommunication operator, enterprise, and device);
    Comfortable to business trip within Kenya for support occasionally.

    Requirements:

    Candidate must have LLB degree or Master of Law  will be highly recommended

    Be licensed to practice law in Kenya
    Atleast 3 to 5 years relevant legal experience preferably gained in telecommunication  industry
    Must be able to demonstrate strong commercial awareness and be a team player
    Strong knowledge of Kenyan contract, tax, intellectual property, corporate, labor, immigration laws, etc.
    Knowledge of INCOTERMS and understanding of importation process.
    Strong consulting skills with excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
    Advanced interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills

    What we offer:
    We offer you a professional career in one of the leading multinational telecommunication companies, challenging work, and a competitive salary package. Training opportunities are available for professional improvement

  • Graduate Trainee – Supply Planner

    Graduate Trainee – Supply Planner

    Department & Section: Supply Chain
    Reports To: Head o Supply Chain
    Main Purpose of this Position: To execute on the company, supply chain process to ensure that customer demand is fulfilled and optimizing inventory through Supply planning as well as ensuring timely Supply of Materials
    2-3 Key Deliverables for this Position

    Raw Materials planning
    Controlling inventory inline with define stock cover profile
    Managing Material Master data in SAP

    Key Responsibilities

    Executing the departmental strategy through processes and procedures/standard achieve the institutions objectives (for reporting jobs they sentence will mainly start with Carrying out, or Preparing etc)
    Preparing material requirements plan and reviewing the same with internal stakeholders
    Highlighting critical raw and pack materials
    Preparing stocks ageing report and action plans
    Drive inventory reduction plans
    Maintaining Material master data in SAP
    Preparing inventory reports on Stocks, coverage profile and Material Movements

    Key Interfaces
    Internal

    Production Manager, Procurement Local and Imported, Inventory Controller

    External

    Suppliers.

    Academic Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree – supply Chain, Statistics or finance

    Professional Qualifications

    Diploma in Supply Chain Management. Procurement or Logistics

    Job / Functional Skills

    SAP and IT skills
    Reporting skills
    Relationship* Management
    Decision Making Skills
    High integrity and ethical standards

    General Skills

    Teamwork
    Communication Skills
    IT skills
    Customer Service
    Time Management

    Behavior

    Customer Centric
    Ownership
    Continuous Improvement
    Leadership

    Relevant Experience

    At-least 1 year(s) relevant experience

  • Director of Technology Solutions

    Director of Technology Solutions

    The Role
    Village Enterprise is looking for a dynamic and passionate Director of Technology Solutions, with the desire and skills to lead a growing organization through transformational technological change. This position will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer and will be responsible for defining the ICT roadmap for increasing the scale and impact of our program and building and managing a functional team that supports the organizations ambitions around using technology and innovation to end extreme poverty across sub-Saharan Africa.
    This position will be based in Kampala, Uganda or Nairobi, Kenya and will require travel to field offices in Kenya and Uganda to provide support to Village Enterprise’s program teams. The position will coordinate regularly with the Chief Executive Officer(CEO), Chief Scaling Officer (CSO), Kenya and Uganda Country Directors, other Director-level positions across the organization, and IT support staff.
    Person Specification
    Village Enterprise is looking for an individual with a deep understanding of available,cutting-edge technologies in digital training, financial services, etc, and direct experience delivering technology solutions to the extreme poor. They should have a track record of evaluating customer/program participant needs and managing innovation delivery from ideation to implementation. They should enjoy being a technology ambassador and cultivating a culture of trust and excitement around technological changes.
    They will need to be a true enterprise ICT architect with a vision for how technology affects the delivery and effectiveness of our entrepreneurship training and mentoring program. They will also need to have deep understanding of how to deliver appropriate solutions, tools, and training that are beneficial to our staff and business owners living in remote and rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Required Skills and Qualifications

    Minimum of 7 years of related professional experience, post-undergraduate experience providing technical assistance for ICT interventions; demonstrated understanding of the constraints to introducing and sustaining ICT interventions in low income rural settings.
    Bachelor’s degree in relevant computer science, information systems or other related fields. Preferred Master’s degree in relevant IT field
    Demonstrated experience in assessing organizational needs and developing and implementing technology plans, policies, and systems
    Ability to develop, promote and work through cross-functional teams. Strong ability to manage in all directions including with direct reports, other staff, supervisors, and lateral directors.
    Demonstrated leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and grow staff.
    Deep knowledge of non-profit enterprise solutions and ability to quickly evaluate new tools
    Knowledge of best practices for IT infrastructure management and digital security
    Vast experience with hardware and device management strategies, both on premise and remote
    Passionate about ending extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. Experience working in international development, preferably serving vulnerable populations

  • Sales Representative

    Sales Representative

    Department & Section: Sales and Distribution
    Location: Designated Regions
    Main Purpose of this Position: Achieve regional direct sales targets to deliver growth, profitability and cash flow objectives as per the business objectives.
    Key Deliverables for this Position

    Achieve direct Sales targets & customer base growth
    Achieve cash flow targets through timely collections
    Achieve quality of sales
    Achieve Customer Satisfaction

    Key Responsibilities

    Implement the sales strategy while monitoring the scope areas in line with overall strategy, policies, processes and procedures achieve the institutions objectives.
    Ensuring optimum secondary sales from customer to enable meeting Customer targets,
    Reconciliation of secondary sales accounts with regional customers
    Reporting market trends and competitive information to sales, product development and merchandising for growth of sales and profitability.
    Recruitment of new retail outlets and adding to the KIL’s customer database for business growth.
    Developing customer relationships through regular visits , ensuring that product availability, distribution and opportunities are grasped.
    Ensuring daily, on time error free and in-full order fulfillment
    Timely reporting of secondary sales on a daily basis to the ASM
    Implementing best practices in respective areas of work
    Implementing product quality, customer & Service Excellence and Change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture

    Financial Resources / Other key Resources / Assets

    Money
    Finished Goods

    Internal

    Marketing
    Supply Chain
    Finance
    Insurance

    External

    Distributors
    Customers

    Academic Qualifications

    Diploma in Sales and marketing or related business field.

    Job / Functional Skills

    Leadership Skills
    Reporting Skills
    Sales & Marketing Skills
    Relationship Management Skills
    Interpersonal skills
    Decision Making Skills

    General Skills

    Teamwork
    Communication Skills
    IT skills
    Customer Service
    Time Management

    Behavior

    Customer centric
    Ownership
    Continuous improvement
    Leadership

    Relevant Experience

    At-least 2 year(s) relevant experience.
    Experience in the Beverage Industry will be an added advantage.

  • Executive Administrator

    Executive Administrator

    Role Summary: Baker Hughes has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Administrator for the Region to assist the Country Head Office to serve 4 Executives in Kenya Nairobi. Essential Responsibilities:

    Assistant to the Managing Director along with support to senior executives of the business.
    Performs a variety of advanced administrative functions.
    Schedules travel, appointments, composes memos, letters, transcribes notes, and researches and creates presentations.
    Generates reports, handles multiple projects, and prepares and monitors invoices and expense reports.
    Arranges meetings, organize events with customers as required.
    Handles special projects as assigned.

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors’ Degree preferred
    MUST be fluent in English and Arabic
    Minimum 8+years of administrative experience supporting Top Management
    Advanced MS Office Skills, experience with PowerPoint presentations
    Strong background with HR, Marketing or Events Management is required

    Desired Characteristics:

    5+ years office experience supporting multiple managers is required
    Broad knowledge of practices and procedures of the department and the company.
    Capacity to successfully engage managers and their staffs
    Professional relationship and interpersonal skills with strong customer service skills.
    Capacity to work effectively under pressure in ambiguous and complex situations.
    Excellent time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple requests from various avenues, and the ability to change direction in response to fluctuating circumstances.
    Maintain utmost confidentiality with sensitive and personal information
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Self-motivated with ability to work cooperatively and independently in rapidly changing environments.
    Advanced knowledge of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required, and working knowledge of Visio and SharePoint, and Microsoft Access is a plus.
    SAP strongly preferred.

    This is your opportunity to learn more, do more, live the career you have imagined and be part of a truly diverse organizationBaker Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

  • Control Solutions Senior Sales Manager – South & East Africa

    Control Solutions Senior Sales Manager – South & East Africa

    Role Summary: The roles is primary focused on driving the commercial strategy for the Control Solutions Product Line in the assigned territory. The role requires close engagement with customers to understand their business priorities, drivers & challenges to position BAKER HUGHES as a trusted advisor. Commercial intensity is a must to successfully deliver on your priorities. You will partner closely with the Commercial Operations, Project Management, Services, Product Management, Global Supply Chain, functional teams & Channel Partners to drive profitable growth of the product line. Essential Responsibilities:

    Own Control Solutions Orders operating plan for the assigned territory while meeting quarterly and annual orders commitment and sales metrics such as convertible orders, revenue & receivables
    Proactive approach to sales, driving aggressive growth targets by identifying & grooming opportunities from installed base
    Build customer relationships at different levels within the organization and understanding all key customer stakeholders within assigned territory
    Develop customer strategies, marketing campaign plans, conduct sales presentations and generate new opportunities
    Drive customer adoption of NPIs in assigned territory
    Own early engagement with customers & EPCs on greenfield & global projects in assigned territory
    Demonstrate commercial and technical expertise in applicable markets and lead opportunity planning
    Own regional future planning and forecasting for Control Solutions in assigned territory
    Drive cross-functional coordination with the Customer care, Commercial Operations, Services, Engineering and Project Management teams
    Willing to travel extensively across Sub-Saharan Africa region

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent for discipline in Engineering
    Working knowledge & experience on turbine controls, excitation controls, compressor controls, plant-wide DCS and cyber security
    Prior experience dealing with the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Mining, Pulp & Paper and Petrol Chemicals industries
    At least 10 years of industry related experience
    At least 5 years of sales experience

    Desired Characteristics:

    Project Management experience
    Supply Chain experience
    Project accounting experience
    Knowledge of Oracle Financials
    FMP and/or CAS graduates

    Locations:

    Nairobi Kenya, Sub Sahara Africa

    This is your opportunity to learn more, do more, live the career you have imagined and be part of a truly diverse organizationBaker Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Learn more

  • Assistant Research Officer

    Assistant Research Officer

    Job Brief: As the company continues to expand its portfolio , there is a need to have extra research personnel. Therefore the research assistant should assist with inhouse research.
    This will one enable the company to focus on the Observation to idea concept that is our path to innovation and new product development and two should aid Kenafric to move with the desired speed .Market Research assistant will help assess consumer preferences in order to help organizations decide how to shape, advertise, and market their products.
    The successful market researcher will be able to conduct consumer preference tests, analyze autonomously qualitative data, trends, strategies and competition aiming at increasing competitiveness.Market research assistant should evaluate data using statistical techniques and software. They must interpret what the data means for the business. They should make charts, graphs, and other visual aids to present the results of their research.
    Overall Responsibilities

    Collecting data on consumers, competitors and the market place and consolidating information into actionable items, reports and presentations
    Understanding business objectives and designing surveys to discover prospective customers’ preferences
    Design Research Methodology.Develop and Implement Sampling Plans
    Devise and evaluate methods for collecting data, such as surveys, questionnaires, and opinion polls
    Conduct market research through focus groups, trade interviews and structured questionnaires
    Gather data about consumers, competitors, and market conditions.Collect and analyze the data through modern and traditional methods on consumers, competitors and the marketplace
    Analyze Data to Draw Both Qualitative and Quantitative Conclusions
    Compiling and analyzing statistical data using modern and traditional methods to collect it.Analyze data using statistical software
    Analyze Consumer Demographics, Preferences, Needs, and Buying Habits
    Convert complex data and findings into understandable tables, graphs, and written reports and produce substantiated recommendations.
    Prepare reports and present results to management
    Devise and design qualitative and quantitative custom market research projects
    Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify opportunities for product expansion
    Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional teams
    Advise management on new innovations in the area of market research, and create new ways to meet the needs of a changing marketplace

    Education and Training

    A research assistant needs at least a bachelor’s degree.
    A Market researcher typically need a bachelor’s degree in market research or a related field.
    May have degrees in fields such as statistics, math, and computer science.
    Others with backgrounds in business administration, social sciences, or communications can be considered
    A background in food science is an added advantage.
    However, courses in statistics, research methods, and marketing are essential.

    Skills

    Good organisational skills
    Excellent (spoken and written) communication skills. Needs to be able to easily talk to people of all backgrounds and ages, and gain their trust to gather accurate information
    Strong math and analytical skills are essential.Strong attention to detail and a strong analytical mind.
    Outstanding communication, interpersonal and skills
    Confident presentation skills
    Sound Understanding of Statistical Concepts, Research Methods, and Design
    Hands on experience with statistical software
    Excellent organizational and time management skills
    Ability to cope with fast-paced and pressured work

    Technical proficiencies

    Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
    Experience with Statistical Software Platforms)
    Familiar with Social Media, Online, and Mobile Research Techniques
    Use Statistical Software to Analyze Data

  • Data Center Facility Solution Architecture Manager

    Data Center Facility Solution Architecture Manager

    Responsibilities

    Responsible for Kenya Data Center facility market development, data center facilities planning, design, cost budgeting and project scheduling, etc.
    Responsible for data center project implementation, Auditing drawing & construction designs
    Responsible for risk analysis and tracing for important delivery project;
    Responsible for new technology of facility
    Assist to construct and enhance DC facility design capability.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree or above, in Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunication /Computer Science or relevant major from a recognized University.
    Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in construction project (power supply or mechanical system implementation). Data center design and delivery experience is preferred.
    Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS.
    Possess a strong awareness of current and emerging industry standards including Uptime Institute, TIA 942, BICSI, LEED, IEEE and NFPA as well as vendors and technologies as they relate to the data center facilities.
    In-depth knowledge on power supply system (medium voltage/low voltage/UPS. etc.), Mechanical system (chilled water and DX air conditioner system/ventilation system/ fire suppression & detection system), etc.