Company Founded: Founded in 1989

Group Head of Finance and Shared Services

Role Purpose

To drive effective strategic and operational financial planning, monitoring and reporting to enhance the decision-making processes of the group.
To confirm that the Group’s companies comply with all statutory and external requirements and regulations and the Group policies and procedures;
To oversee the successful delivery of activities relating to the human resources, legal, administrative, and office service functions across the entire group.

Role Context
In an increasingly competitive environment, accurate and timely financial information (forecasts and historical) is critical to support management decisions. Optimal utilization of IT systems is required to ensure efficient, timely and accurate financial and administrative information. Implementation of policies and systems across group companies is critical to maintain uniform standards and controls, benchmark performance and achieve regulatory compliance.
Role Dimensions

300 + staff
Operating companies – 7 subsidiaries

Key Responsibilities
Strategy

Contribute to successful delivery of the Group’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.
Provide strategic financial, people, technology and sustainability leadership across all areas of the organisations with regard to safeguarding the current and future financial, HR and technology position of the Group.

ERP & Control Environment

Monitor and confirm group companies comply with statutory regulatory requirements with respect to tax, financial and people management.
Develop, implement and oversee the customisation of policies and procedures in accounting, office administration, HR and ICT for all group businesses and respective jurisdictions.
Leverage technology to drive efficiency, reduce cost of operations and sustain a high performance culture.
Manage business continuity. Confirm the effectiveness of the safeguards created to maintain and recover operations.
Oversee internal and external audits. Confirm that gaps/lapses identified are closed and no recurrence of similar issues.

Financial Management

Provide an accurate and timely finance service including setting and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, management and financial accounts, plus advice and support to inform decision making at all levels throughout the Group.
Manage and continuously improve effective and efficient systems for the maintenance of accounting records as per Group policies.
Manage and improve the financing of working capital and generation of cash flow across the group.
Review the annual cost of sales budgets and costing for new products for all companies in the group as applicable.
Review and give guidance during the preparation of budgets for all group companies. Present the consolidated budget for Board approval. Monitor expenditure against budgets and approve pay decisions across the group.
Manage bank relationships

HR Management

Through the HR function, develop the long-term capability of each company aligning processes, structures and systems to fit current business and future needs and deliver the strategy.
Maintain a competitive remuneration position for the organisation to attract and retain talent, and recognise performance.
Manage the shared services function; implement an effective organisation structure, clear jobs and performance outcomes.
Recruit, coach and develop employees in the function. Monitor performance and give on-going feedback to maintain high performance.
Adhere to HR policies in the management of employees and maintain a conducive working environment.

Project Management

Appraise investment opportunities. Prepare related documentation and participate in project management to deliver projects on budget, time, scope and quality as directed

Sustainability

Oversee the groups’ sustainability initiatives and reporting in compliance with UN Global Compact standards and guidelines.

Board Engagement

To liaise with Company Secretary on company secretarial issues

Reporting

Develop and present comprehensive, accurate and informative reports that facilitate informed and sound decision-making as requested. Trends, insights, concerns and recommendations clearly elaborated.
Accurate and timely submission of reports as per timelines given.

Knowledge, Skill and Competence

University Degree/ ACCA or CFI or CPA (K) or equivalent. MBA added advantage.
8 years’ experience of managing finances or audit, preferably in a commercial environment.
Understanding of business management.
Good communication and negotiation skills
Financial analysis and forecasting skills
Change management skills
Information systems management
Intermediate level knowledge in working with an integrated HR information systems and/or ERP system.

Competencies Required for this Role

Strategic vision
Sense of urgency in order to meet deadlines.
Ability to participate in and lead a team
Sense of detail and a flair for figures.
Integrity
Good communication skills
Change oriented

October 26, 2024
Health Communications Consultant

Terms of Reference
Health Communications Consultant
Background:
Ministry of Health began exploring the introduction of DMPA-SC in 2016 and accelerated development of the business case and introduction plan upon receiving technical and financial support from Access Collaborative donors (DFID, UNFPA, CIFF and BMGF) in late 2017. The MOH together with DMPA-SC task force, a sub-committee of the Family Planning Technical Working Group (FP-TWG) developed an ambitious costed DMPA-SC implementation and Scale up Plan that defined and costed sequential activities that would lead to the introduction of DMPA-SC in the public sector and its scale up in the private sector. Among the activities within the scale up plan was to develop a communication and demand creation plan under which Information and Education Communication materials would be created. The IEC materials should target appropriate audiences, provide accurate information on the injectable contraception, it’s benefits and effectiveness, proper use and disposal, and dispel any myths and misconceptions. The materials will be used for sensitization, as teaching aids, as how-to steps, and for demand creation within the public and private sector channels.
In support of the MoH effort to develop IEC materials for use in expanding access to DMPA-SC in Kenya, DKT International is seeking a consultant to work closely with the Ministry of Health-Reproductive Maternal Health Services Unit and its stakeholders to review, contextualize and develop communication materials that will facilitate the roll out of DMPA-SC. The consultant will ensure that all work and deliverables under the terms of reference comply with the MOH Reproductive Health objectives and relevant family planning policies and guidelines.
Key objective of the consultancy:
To develop key messaging & communication materials content that will be adopted by different target audiences including, but not limited to healthcare providers, potential users/clients, key stakeholders, and media. The messages and materials should be effective at increasing awareness and creating demand for DMPA-SC as an innovative injectable contraception that has potential to expand access for contraception in Kenya.
Scope of work:
The Consultant shall be required to review, contextualize and develop communication materials messaging and content for DMPA-SC in order to achieve the key objective of the Consultancy services.
The assignment will involve the following activities, among others:

Undertake desk review on DMPA-SC communication materials available locally, regionally and internationally from key stakeholders to identify key areas and key materials that can be easily adapted for use in Kenya.
Define key target audiences that the DMPA-SC communication materials will be targeting, this may include, but may not be limited to:

Primary target audience – *Health Care Providers, Family Planning Consumers (Women of Reproductive Age)
Secondary target audience – Media, Decision Makers etc.

*NB: Self Injection of DMPA-SC was approved by the regulator Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) on 11th May 2019.

Identify all the key communication materials for the defined target audiences & appropriate mediums of communications to those audiences.
Contextualize, align and develop suitable communication materials for the various target audiences.
Facilitate workshop sessions with Ministry of Health and stakeholders to review, refine and finalized the developed communication materials.
Develop pre testing tools, pre-test & refine the adopted communication materials with the key target audiences upon testing.
Develop a roll out plan for DMPA-SC IEC materials.
Final communication materials developed for onward design, layout and production.
Participate in any other relevant DMPA-SC activity as need guided by the ACSM sub committee.

Required Outcomes

Pre tested and final DMPA-SC communication materials for key target audiences

DMPA-SC Communication roll out plan, including, but not limited to the following:

a. IEC materials and key messages on DMPA-SC
b. Pretesting tools for the materials
c. Crisis communication plan
d. Monitoring and Evaluation Plan

Facilitation of DMPA-SC IEC workshop with relevant stakeholders.

Milestones and Key Deliverables
No
Reporting Period and Key Deliverable
Duration

Desk review of existing DMPA-SC materials

3 days

List of proposed materials and communication tools for each key target audience

2 days

Draft DMPA-SC communication roll out plan

5 days

Draft IEC materials adapted and developed for use in Kenya (for each key target audience)

7 days

Facilitation of workshop for stakeholder input

5 days

Revision of final draft IEC materials

3 days

Pre-testing of IEC materials

5 days

Finalization of IEC materials and submission to MoH and DKT

5 days

Final communication roll out plan

5 days
Performance period and level of effort: maximum 40 days during the period June 2019
Skills preferred/required

Masters’ Degree in Health Communication or related field
At least 10 years of professional experience in developing Sexual Reproductive Health messaging
Experience in working within the Kenya health sector preferably Reproductive Maternal Child Health/Family Planning and understands the current SRH policies and guidelines
Proven experience in undertaking similar work and efficiently adapting and designing communication materials
Ability to develop appropriate messaging for different audiences
Ability to deliver a high quality, creative and innovative output
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in English and Kiswahili among other local languages

October 26, 2024
Evidence Advisor

Job description
Based in Nairobi, Kenya or Washington, DC Up to 25% international travelReports to A360 Project Director with a dotted line to the Evidence Team A360 is a global adolescent sexual and reproductive health project, being implemented in Ethiopia, Nigeria and Tanzania. The project used a multi-disciplinary human centered design process to develop, prototype and pilot interventions and is now in scale up phase. The project has an external evaluation comprising a process evaluation, cost-effectiveness evaluation and outcome evaluation.The Evidence Advisor will work with the project team, country teams and other PSI departments to ensure we have the capacity to track performance against our indicators, validate data, collect insights and the capacity to analyze data and use it for decision-making and disseminate… The Evidence Advisor will report to the Project Director. The position is based either in Washington, DC or in Nairobi, Kenya with approximately 30% travel.Sound like you? Read on. Your contribution Strategic planning

Adapt our monitoring and evaluation (M&E) strategy as the contexts and demands of the project and its stakeholders evolve.
Work with the A360 country M&E leads to develop country M&E work plans that align with the global A360 M&E plan; ensure teams have systems necessary to collect relevant data.
Partner with PSI departments to improve processes, data analysis and integrity, management information systems (MIS), and other initiatives.
Ensure A360 countries have a dedicated M&E lead to support the project; provide supportive supervision, including monitoring progress against the M&E plan and providing technical assistance and coaching.

Policies and protocols

Work with PSI’s global Evidence team to ensure there are fit-for-purpose protocols in place for client exit interviews and mystery client surveys with adolescents; ensure A360 country teams are trained on these protocols, in person or remotely.
Ensure ethics approvals required (local and / or global) are secured in a timely manner and follow documented data sharing agreements.
Work with the A360 global and country teams to ensure there are adequate processes in place for data storage and sharing, that are compliant with PSI’s data protection policies.
Work with A360 global and country teams to develop a strategy for youth engagement at key ‘pause points’, including annually and when encountering challenges (e.g. mobilization, conversion, method mix, quality, continuation, sustainability).
Work with global Evidence team and A360 country teams to develop any A360-specific research protocols.
Client insight
Work with A360 country teams to ensure client exit interviews are conducted with adolescents who attend counselling at least once a year to understand their referral pathway, the client experience, quality and decision-making on non-use or uptake and method choice.
Work with A360 country teams to ensure mystery client surveys are conducted by adolescents at least once a year to understand the client experience, quality and provider behavior; implement action plans accordingly
Aggregate the client insight

Data integrity

Conduct internal data quality audits and annual external data quality audits and ensure that action plans are in place post audit

Data analytics and use

Work with PSI’s global Evidence team and A360 country teams to set up, maintain and where necessary improve dashboards on DHIS2, ensuring the core of these aligns with the A360 results framework and A360learninghub dashboard.
Work with PSI’s global Evidence team to train the A360 country teams on Data2Action.
Work with PSI’s global IT team, our A360learninghub developers and PSI’s global External Relations and Communications (ERC) team to maintain PowerBI-powered dashboards on the A360learninghub website.
Work with A360’s Implementation Science & Learning Advisor to ensure the A360 country teams use qualitative and quantitative data to facilitate continuous improvement and adaptive management.
Support A360’s Implementation Science & Learning Advisor to document adaptations in the implementation model and the qualitative and quantitative data behind these decisions.
Work with A360 country teams to ensure data is reported up in a timely manner.

Other

Work with PSI’s global Evidence, Research and Business Systems teams to develop a means of measuring continuation / discontinuation, to establish a baseline in 2019.
Work with A360’s Implementation Science & Learning Advisor to support A360’s country teams to write evidence-based research reports, abstracts and publications.
Build and manage the M&E workplan and M&E budget.
Other duties as required.

What are we looking for? The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:Measurement: You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.Pragmatism: You’ll strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You won’t be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it’s the only way you’ll learn and improve.Collaboration: You’ll quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you won’t succeed.Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubtCommitment: You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thinThe basics

Masters degree in a related field (public health, research, development, etc.).
5-10 years of experience monitoring and evaluating health and/or youth programs.
Client-focused team player; Sara is our focus, there’s no room for egos.
Passionate about adolescents’ reproductive health rights.
Excellent qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills.
Experience of conducting client insight studies such as client exit interviews.
Strong understanding of FP2020, PMA and DHS data relating to SRH.
Practical experience of using management information systems such as DHIS2, electronic data collection, mHealth solutions and analytics tools such as PowerBI.
Experience engaging beneficiaries such as youth in monitoring and evaluation.
Familiarity with human centred design.
Ability to interpret data and explain findings to non-technical audiences.
At least 2 years’ experience of living and working in sub-Saharan
Proven experience mentoring national teams and developing their technical capacity.
Excellent written and verbal English and inter-personal communication skills.
High-level attention to detail and effective time management skills.
References will be required.
The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.

What would get us excited?

Can hit the ground running: You have substantial hands on experience of leading the monitoring and evaluation of SRH programs. You are networked in the sector and may even have networks within PSI that you will be able to harness once you start.
Pragmatic: You understand both the realities of the field and the donor-implementer relationship. You can find practical, cost-effective and creative solutions to the challenges.
Passionate: You have an intrinsic motivation to work in this sector and want your career to count for something. You are excited about the contribution the project can make to the field.
Balanced: You are confident in your own abilities and know that if this works out well it will lead to other opportunities. But you are humble and self-aware enough to admit your mistakes and reach out to others for support.

STATUS

Exempt

Due to high volume of applications, only finalists will be contacted. Curious about your status? Please log into your iCIMS account to find out.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

October 26, 2024
BDS Expert Consultant

Summary:
AMSCO is looking to contract a BDS expert consultant to design and develop entrepreneurship curriculum targeting 2,500 entrepreneurs, TOT curriculum development and training for 44 BDS officers and 5 regional consulting team leaders. The purpose of this consultancy is to design and develop an entrepreneurial development curriculum which will empower entrepreneurs’ across Kenya to become more competitive. The training will be concrete, relevant, interactive, actionable and measurable. The consultant will be required to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment in parallel with the curriculum development.
Specifically, the consultant will:

Design and develop the curriculum framework including learning objectives, learning path, and day-to-day curriculum.
Develop a comprehensive trainer’s manual with instructions on how to deliver the curriculum.
Design, develop and deliver a Training of Trainers (ToT) on the curriculum
The consultant will work in close collaboration with AMSCO team, Project Team Leader and the client.

Objectives:

Training design blueprint of the entrepreneurship development curriculum and sample instructional module.
To review the current curriculum and identify gaps in curriculum, training methods, instructors’ skills and knowledge, and post-training application of learning.
To develop a revised entrepreneurship training programme including facilitator guide and learner guide.
Draft enterprise development curriculum and related course materials.
Final curriculum and related course materials
Training of Trainers on the entrepreneurial development curriculum and delivery, and trainer’s manual

Activities:
The consultant is expected to carry out the following activities to achieve the objective of the assignment:

Prepare a brief work plan to achieve the objective of the assignment within the allocated time frame.
Review relevant documentation on youth entrepreneurship in Kenya, in particular, two previous studies on the subject.
Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, also interview current staff of the project and beneficiaries
Identify gaps in the current curriculum, teaching materials, and teaching methods, and support from the client to enhance entrepreneurship. Identify specific obstacles faced by entrepreneurs.
Prepare a draft report on findings and recommendations, and modify report after feedback from key stakeholders. Findings to be presented to a group of stakeholders .
Develop a revised entrepreneurship curriculum training including facilitator guide and learner guide.

Deliverables:
The consultant will produce these deliverables:

Assignment work plan.
Draft report on findings, conclusions and recommendations presented to key stakeholders
Final report incorporating feedback on the assignment from key stakeholders.
Revised entrepreneurship training programme including facilitator guide and learner guide.

EDUCATION
Consultant must have at least a first degree in business management, entrepreneurship development, or other relevant subject area.
WORK EXPERIENCE
The consultant should have at least 10 years’ experience working in the area of entrepreneurship development and training. He/she should also have personal experience as an entrepreneur.
To enable an effective assignment, the consultant must have to hand resource materials that could be used to expand and enrich the existing entrepreneurship programme. Such materials would have been developed, for example, in previous work by the consultant and must be copyright free for use in revised training materials to be developed.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of all financial loan services available to entrepreneurs
Ability to conduct business and entrepreneurship analyses
Must display a high standard of ethical conduct and exhibit honesty and integrity
Sound judgment and analytical skills
Excellent writing skill
Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.
Strong communication skills

October 26, 2024
Global Director, Commercial Planning & Performance

Job description
To help lead both their commercial and expansion success, they seek to hire a Global Director of Commercial Planning and Performance to lead commercial management and financial planning across Nova Pioneer.
Reporting to Nova Pioneer’s Chief Financial Officer, s/he will help lead new investment/ business planning, commercial performance management and commercial deal execution. This is an opportunity to help drive sustainability and accelerate the growth of a transformative school model with the future of Africa’s youth at stake.
The right candidate will have a deep understanding of financial modeling, commercial analytics and reporting, budgeting and business planning. This person will be capable of developing any necessary tools and processes that improves their processes in the above areas.Responsibilities include;

Financial Model Leadership
Budget Planning and Implementation
Cash Flow Management
Commercial Reporting

The ideal candidate has;

Experience in business planning / feasibility / commercial analyses
Experience developing complex financial models
Experience in creating and managing budgets
Experience with investment/new business evaluation, capital raising and/or deal execution preferred
Experience making recommendations and implementing new technology and tools within an organization
Highly motivated self-starter with bias for action and teamwork, comfortable working in a startup environment
Outstanding organization, project-management, problem-solving, and communication skills
CFA / CA preferred but not required
A passion for education and Nova Pioneer’s vision of transforming schooling across the African continent

October 26, 2024
In-House Receiverships Consultant

Job Summary:
The Consultant will handle all insolvency cases on a case-by-case basis. Insolvency cases shall entail receiverships, judicial management, statutory management, liquidation, administration, trusteeship, supervision of approved voluntary arrangement.
(S)he will handle insolvency cases which are operationally dormant and shall also be assigned to take over the receivership operations of borrowing companies which are in receivership and are operational. (S)he will also give support to the day-to-day credit follow up operations as and when required.
Job Specifications:
The key roles and responsibilities include:

Undertake pre-receivership or other insolvency related studies – the consultant will prepare pre-receivership synopses for initial approval of the Bank;
Determine resource requirements;
Documentation and receivership initiation;
Ensure safe custody of assets and general receivership administration;
Marketing of companies in receivership – the consultant will be expected to exercise the highest degree of transparency, integrity and honesty in all his/her activities and particularly in marketing the companies;
Closing foreclosure/disposal deals;
Hiring of external experts in instances where recruitment of additional experts is deemed necessary. Such experts may include lawyers, auctioneers, armed security firms, insurance firms, accountants, administrators, auditors;
Compliance with in-country legal requirements;
Accounting for the receivership including maintenance of proper accounts for the receivership account from end to end and filing of documentation with the companies’ registrar;
Developing in-house receivership skills.

Qualifications and Competencies:

A Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking, Finance, Civil Engineering or Economics with relevant professional qualifications as added advantage;
Professional legal or accounting qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (Kenya) or equivalent;
Membership of ICPAK or other recognized professional body;
A minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in a corporate or financial industry environment including prior professional experience (at least 2 years) in corporate or project or trade financing, including investment banking, or business consulting in emerging market/Sub-Saharan Africa;
Extensive and relevant knowledge of legal and regulatory environment in member countries;
Ability to take personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client (internal and external) queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success;
Capacity to work flexibly on a range of assignments and still deliver top quality work while meeting tight deadlines;
Team player with ability to work in different environments and with culturally diverse teams;
Must be detail oriented yet flexible to work in a fast-paced environment;
Proficiency in the use of computer programs including MS Office applications;
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English. Fluency in other languages (e.g. French and Portuguese) is an added advantage

October 26, 2024
DHIS2 Community of Practice Communications Coordinator (Consultant)

Based in East Africa (Nairobi, Kenya)
Up to 10% international travel
Partner with us!
The University of Oslo and PSI’s Evidence and Innovations Hub are looking for a DHIS2 Community of Practice Communications Coordinator to support the promotion of the recently born DHIS2 Community of Practice (CoP) (https://community.dhis2.org/). DHIS2’s global implementation scale and scope has propagated a huge pool of DHIS2 expertise around the world. The CoP will serve as (i) the primary source of all DHIS2 resources, communication, and connecting point for all DHIS2 implementers, and (ii) the central hub for all DHIS2 users to connect and crowd-source issues with the global DHIS2 implementation and development communities and core expert teams.
Sounds interesting? Read on!
Your contribution
The DHIS2 CoP Communications Coordinator will work with the University of Oslo and PSI’s Evidence and Innovations Hub to:

Develop promotional strategy by conducting an audience profiling and identifying messages and communication channels
Execute promotional strategy by deploying promotional activities through promotional materials, appropriate communication channels (including social media), conferences and events, webinars and live discussions
Expand the pool of DHIS2 CoP members by identifying and motivating relevant stakeholders and exploring onsite enrolment of members where possible
Develop standard material package that can be used at conferences, webinars (flyers, posters etc) and a welcome package for new members
Evaluate the community’s growth rate on a routine basis to identify blind spots and conduct course correction
Work with the Project lead in compiling and disseminating monthly DHIS2 newsletters externally and internally
Promote use of DHIS2 Learning Resources in the CoP at relevant Academies, workshops and forums
The DHIS2 CoP Communications Coordinator should be passionate about leading projects which serve common global goods like DHIS2, and should be dynamic enough to work, interact and inspire a diverse group of DHIS2 users, like government staff, University of Oslo, NGOs, private consultants, etc.
The University of Oslo is the developer of the world leading Health Management Information System DHIS2, in use in more than 60 countries to collect, manage and analyze data. PSI’s Evidence and Innovations Hub is known for innovation, creativity, and its commitment for achieving long-term results for better health outcomes.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for an ambitious individual with a passion in public health, willing and able to lead in a very dynamic role. In particular, we are looking for:

Great program management, writing and communication skills
Great people skills: working with a wide range of stakeholders, relationships management and networking
Highly organized and a self-starter
Comfortable with concepts relevant to public health, communications and knowledge management
Experience in public health, communications and previous experience working with DHIS2 is a plus.

Application
All applicants MUST have work authorization for Kenya. PSI will not sponsor work permits
Status: Consultant – until the end of December 2019 with the possibility of extension

October 26, 2024
Senior Tax Advisor Senior in TAS

In Tax, we have more than 50,000 people globally who help our clients understand and manage their tax compliance and reporting obligations responsibly and proactively. We help them assess, improve and monitor their tax function’s processes, controls and risk management and maintain effective relationships with the tax authorities.

Tax has seven sub-service lines which cover a wide range of issues: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax Services, People Advisory Services and Transaction Tax.

Job Summary

As a Senior in tax and team member within the service line, you will: –

Quality, risk management and technical excellence;

Demonstrate consistent commitment to EY and professional standards and to enhancing our brand with clients, regulators and other stakeholders,

Focus on legitimate client needs while meeting our responsibilities to all stakeholders and organize work in a way that prioritizes managing risk, while focusing on high quality service.

Consistently produce work of high quality -accurate, complete, clear

Supervise project work prepared by more junior professionals providing feedback and guidance on quality outputs

Help colleagues understand and use the correct methodologies, tools, technology and knowledge sources in their work

Business Leadership

Describe EY capabilities accurately when discussing possible business opportunities with external contacts

Develop a diverse network through mutual sharing of ideas, knowledge and resources

Research and compile information quickly and accurately, testing data and assumptions

Demonstrate ability to lead a team and/or manage budgets effectively

Develop presentation that are clear and impactful, translating EY services into meaningful value propositions for clients

Identify and promote opportunities for process improvement

Client Leadership

Deliver and promote exceptional service on engagements

Show urgency when responding to clients’ needs, queries and concerns

Maintain open and proactive communication and build credible relationships with the client by demonstrating technical skills and knowledge

Team Leadership

Contribute to high performing teams by actively showing an understanding of diversity and how to work more inclusively

Contribute to a positive team environment by demonstrating commitment and optimism toward work challenges

Help team members identify learning needs and provide suggestions to meet these needs through learning, experiences or coaching

Personal Leadership

Communicate with confidence, integrity and authenticity to build strong positive relationships based on trust. Grow professionally through learning, coaching and new experiences.

Drive personal development by fulfilling recommended experiences and learning curricula, and seek out coaching and feedback on a regular basis.

Pursue growth opportunities by broadening the scope of own work in agreement with supervisor.

Desired Candidate Profile
Does this sound like you?

A Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or a Business/Finance related field with a minimum of upper second-class honours or its equivalent.

Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CPA or CA) – Finalist.

A minimum overall grade of a B+ in KCSE and B+ in both English & Mathematics

Have 3 years or more practical experience in tax

Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office Suites.

Key Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent level of attention to detail.

Good presentation skills.

A good and enthusiastic team player

Good organization and prioritization skills including ability to manage multiple assignments and work under pressure

Resilience and proactivity

Integrity

Flexibility and Innovative mind.

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October 26, 2024
Grants Manager

Job Description

You shall be responsible for the overall contractual management of program sub-contracts including financial management. As a subject matter expert, you will be expected to analyze contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws and regulations across a consortium of partners. Your role will also include financial grant award monitoring procedures, development/implementation of grants and contracts management framework and tools, to ensure compliance and serve as PS Kenya’s primary liaison with sub-recipients on contractual and financial issues.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare as required the program budget from time to time for submission to donor incorporating all financial budgets for the consortium partners.
Review all partner budgets regularly as per requirement to ensure they are accurate, reasonable and aligned to program delivery.
Review program contract and contract amendments where necessary to ensure that they are in line with expectations, actionable and accurate in all respects.
Develop partner contracts and amendments as necessary, ensuring they are in line with the main program contract.
Monitor budget spending for the project to ensure that budget expending is in line with project deliverables and institute corrective measures where necessary.
Lead in the regular monitoring of partners for compliance and expenditure reviews.
Identify and seek approvals for any expenditures that may require prior authorization by the donor and help in assessing and approving the same from the consortium partners as appropriate.
Ensure partner due diligence is completed in timely manner; lead the administration of due diligence follow-up for all partners.
Lead on compiling of key performance indicator data from all consortium partners, monitoring progress, and escalating risks or implementation issues to the Program Director.
Develop a calendar and tracker for all donor reporting requirements and key compliance areas and disseminate these amongst all consortium partners, ensuring that guidelines are disseminated to and followed by all consortium partners.
Develop or adopt standard reporting templates and tools that will support program and donor requirements
Manage regular donor financial reporting within the stipulated time frame.
Maintain risk register for the program, monitor risk mitigation plan, and raise risk and compliance issues proactively with the Program Director.
Develop and maintain all necessary certifications, declaration and attestations e.g. Conflict of Interest as per grant agreement for the organization and for all consortium partners as necessary.
Develop and maintain the program asset register.
Establish and maintain an orderly and up-to-date filing system for key program documents, including grant and sub-grant agreements, proposal and support documents, narrative and financial partner and donor reports, binding donor correspondence, and other relevant documents.
Develop and maintain the conflict of interest register and asset list for all consortium partners. Track key training information for all partners, especially around safeguarding. Perform any other duties as may be requested by the Program Director in support of achieving program deliverables.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics or Accounting
Professional qualification in CPA/ACCA or CISA
At least 6 years’ experience in grants management.
Conversant with donor financial guidelines and regulations

Required Skills and Competencies:

Leadership skills
Strategic and analytical skills;
Planning and organization skills
Ability to drive change and innovation
Team player

October 26, 2024
Audio Visual Sales Person

Package: Attractive.
Report to: General Manager
Responsibilities:

Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships
Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits
Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement to meet sales quotas
Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory
Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives

Requirement:

MUST have at least 2 years of experience in Audio /Visual and Video Conferencing field.
University Degree/ Diploma in sales or ICT from a recognized university.
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities

October 26, 2024