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  • Business Requirements Analyst

    Business Requirements Analyst

    Partner with us!
    The Innovations and Evidence Hub is looking for a Business Requirements Analyst to translate public health program requirements into system development requirements for multi-country initiative focused on leveraging mobile technology to better engage with PSI’s target audience. This is an exciting new initiative that providesthe opportunity to make technology work to deliver better health outcomes through bringing care closer to people in the developing world. Sound like something you would be interested in?
    Your contribution

    Support country teams to gather, prototype, and establish project requirements
    Conduct journey mapping, following a potential client journey from initial contact, to service uptake, to ongoing retention
    Translate project requirements, data flows, and business processes into the development of system requirements
    Map business processes to data requirements to support routine data monitoring of projects
    Support on strengthening the use of data generated through the projects by applying an institutional ‘Data to Action Framework’ approach
    Support system configuration

    What are we looking for?
    We are looking for a highly ambitious individual a passion in public health, willing and able to learn by doing in a very demanding position. In particular, we are looking for;

    2-3 years working on technology implementation projects, especially mobile technology or digital marketing
    Strong business analysis and visualization skills, using tools such as Visio, SmartDraw, Dia, and/or Xmind
    Strong elicitation and interviewing skills
    Strong facilitation and observational skills
    Creative problem solving skills
    Great writing and communication skills – able to clearly depict nuanced or complex ideas
    Strong interpersonal skills
    Highly organized and a self-starter
    Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (e.g., communications, public health, marketing, journalism, social sciences, or anthropology)
    Experience in public health, marketing, or working for a development agency is a plus

    What would get us excited?

    Fluent in French, Portuguese, or Spanish
    Experience with data visualization in Excel, PowerBI, or Tableau
    Experience with user experience design

    Timeline:
    The timeframe for the consultancy is 12 months with a possibility of extension

  • Technical Advisor – Franchised Health Services Delivery

    Technical Advisor – Franchised Health Services Delivery

    Department: East Africa
    Reports to: Regional Social Franchise Technical Advisor, Latin America and the Caribbean
    Join us!
    PSI seeks a candidate for Technical Advisor to support and advance the regional Tunza Social Enterprise in the East Africa region. In this role, you will support a social enterprise approach to service delivery in Uganda, Malawi, and Burundi, while also supporting the launch in Somaliland. You will work in close collaboration with teams across the PSI network including the social enterprise team, marketing teams and other regional/operational staff to ensure that the Tunza Social Enterprise teams on the ground have the operational, technical, and strategic support that is needed to remain at the vanguard
    Your contribution
    The Below Is a Sample Of What You Will Bring To The Tunza Social Enterprise And What You Can Expect To Contribute
    We are looking for someone who can lead a new and bold initiative to re-imagine healthcare service delivery in the East Africa region and specifically support the four countries listed above. This is not just business as usual. In this role, we are looking for someone who can lead, provide clear and concise operational guidance to country teams, and that isn’t afraid to step out of their comfort zone.

    You will bring critical thinking and the ability to develop and execute strategies related to the success of the Tunza Social Enterprise, including but not limited to fundraising, monitoring & evaluation, budgeting and cross-country and regional coordination;
    Lead the execution of the 2018 Tunza Social Enterprise workplan, engaging with teams in the EA region to track and report on results and activities;
    Support fundraising efforts including tailoring concept notes to specific funders, while advancing the overall fundraising strategy;
    Lead on special projects and discrete consultancies to advance the Tunza Social Enterprise;
    Lead and coordinate regional budgeting and business planning for the Tunza Social Enterprise, in close conjunction with country level and PSI global staff;
    Lead on the development of internal and external communication to share the story and the journey of the TSE with various stakeholders;
    Guide the learning agenda for the TSE, including quarterly analysis of M&E and learning agenda
    Other duties as assigned.

    Travel up to 25%.
    What are we looking for?

    Master’s Degree or other relevant advanced degree in relevant field
    Prior technical support and/or program implementation experience in health service delivery
    4-6 years of relevant professional experience, of which at least 2 years of overseas work experience
    Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
    Experience and excellence in working with large, diverse and remote teams
    Knowledge of business models for service delivery and supportive components including services marketing, business planning and Profit & Loss statement development and tracking
    Work eligibility in Kenya a plus
    French language proficiency a plus
    References will be required.

    Exempt
    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.

  • Program Manager

    Program Manager

    Innovations and Evidence Hub, Nairobi
    Your contribution The consultant will:

    Support new business development by engaging with country offices and HQ teams regarding the initiative
    Act as a focal point for all country offices involved in the initiative (approximately 20 countries globally)
    Lead on analyzing and developing project requirements working in conjunction with system developers, including translating business requirements into data requirements and data flows Lead on the development and execution of country project work plans, working in conjunction with country teams
    Lead on the development and tracking of country budgets, in particular, monitoring burn rates
    Lead on documenting learning by generating initiative case studies A lot of the work will involve undertaking day to day follow up with the country teams, including direct management of staff DATE January 2019
    What are we looking for?
    We are looking for a highly ambitious individual a passion in public health, willing and able to learn by doing in a very demanding position. In particular, we are looking for; 3 to 5 years of project management experience, with a proven track record of managing complex projects
    Great writing and communication skills – able to clearly depict nuanced or complex ideas and manage competing expectations among multiple project stakeholders
    Great power point skills – able to ‘translate’ ideas / takeaways from discussions into professional grade outputs.
    Highly organized, proactive, and a self-starter
    Exposure to digital health a major plus
    Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (e.g., communications, public health, marketing, journalism, social sciences, or anthropology).
    Experience in public health or working for a development agency is a plus
    All applicants must be based in Nairobi with permission to work. PSI will not provide work permits. This is a consultant position.
    Timeline: The timeframe for the consultancy is 12 months with a possibility of extension.

    Applications are currently accepted on a rolling basis.
    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.

  • Project Coordinator

    Project Coordinator

    Main purpose:
    The Project Coordinator works very closely with the Project Team Leader to ensure the overall project objective is met.
    Project Coordinator’s Roles:

    Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information
    Break projects into doable actions and set timeframes
    Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives
    Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
    Make sure that clients’ needs are met as the project evolves
    Help prepare budgets
    Analyze risks and opportunities
    Oversee project procurement management
    Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise; ensuring project deadlines are met.
    Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
    Work with the Project Team Leader to eliminate blockers and provide administrativesupport as needed
    Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures
    Ensure the project adheres to frameworks and all project documentation, plans and reports are maintained appropriately.
    Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests
    Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
    Work with field personnel to handle project issues as they arise
    Participate in team’s performance reviews
    Track and analyze project performance, cost performance, schedule and report to themanagement on the changes project scope, project schedule, and project costs, beingable to suggest the improvements to all the above.

    Requirements

    Degree in a Business/ Administration or any related field
    Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience
    Experienced in Project Management and Reporting
    Experience working with project stakeholders at a senior level and Partners
    Experience working with budgets and analyzing financial reports
    Demonstrated skills in development and contribution to strategy formulation and implementation.
    Experience in knowledge management for projects especially working with Business development services and youths
    Excellent communication and analytical skills
    Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of organization and coordination
    Confident with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

  • Immigration Senior – People Advisory Services (PAS) – Mobility

    Immigration Senior – People Advisory Services (PAS) – Mobility

    About Global Immigration Services
     
    The Global Immigration team sits within EY’s People Advisory Services practice and is the largest single brand provider of immigration services managing a range of business immigration services for multinational clients wishing to send their employees to work overseas. These services typically centre on the compliance and legal issues in coordinating and filing work and visa applications, subsequent work permit/visa extensions and passport/nationality issues.
     
    EY’s Immigration practice is a high-pace, client service focused environment. Team members enjoy extensive contact with corporate clients, expatriates and EY contacts at all levels within the organisation.
     
    Job Summary
     
    The immigration senior position is within the People Advisory Services – Mobility unit. As a team member within the mobility team you will:-

    Act as a point of contact with the Department of Immigration Services.

    Assist in data gathering and document preparation and submission of immigration documents and other client deliverables.

    Gather and analyse required information from client and external knowledge sources in order to prepare suitable conclusions and recommendations as directed by the supervisor.
    Prepare and draft materials and communications for clients.
    Support day-to-day client liaison and discuss questions raised by clients with the client service team and ensure they are at all times advised of client related issues as necessary.

    Follow up with the immigration department regularly.

    Maintain up-to-date records of applicants’ status and information in the tracking system and ensure clients are regularly update on progress of their applications.

    Build relationships with stakeholders outside and within the firm.

    Execute all assigned engagement commitments in a timely manner, flag problems early enough with an aim of finding a solution.
    Work independently and proactively communicate with more senior members of the team to ensure timely delivery and review of key work products/activities.

    Desired Candidate Profile
     
    Does this sound like you?

    Have practical experience in immigration matters

    Have Bachelor’s degree

    Have a minimum overall grade of a B in KCSE

    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

    If you believe you have skills and qualities that match the position and would like to be part of a winning high performing team, kindly submit online your Cover letter, CV and relevant testimonials in support of your academic qualifications by close of business on 31st December 2018.
     
    Only successful candidates will be contacted.
     
    Who we are:
     
    Please note: Preference will be given to PDI candidates.

  • Quality Control Manager

    Quality Control Manager

    To give an assurance to customers and the company that goods produced are of the required standards, providing quality Management system guidance to the production team and direct production staff to meet the set quality parameters .Minimise products quality related wastages/defects and any other loss emanating during production processes by proposing and implementation of continuous performance improvement processes.
    Responsibilities

    Develop company quality management policy and review every year as part of company commitment to quality matters.
    Design Process flow charts and Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each stage of production and ensure staff follow them.
    Implement products traceability processes that helps deal with quality issues, validating processes by establishing new and existing products specifications and quality attributes.
    Train new and existing staff on quality matters and the company general quality Management system .Evaluate the effectives of the trainings every six months and give a report.
    Undertake materials testing and sampling of items during production and keeping records of the same. Develop quality checks sheets for each production section .
    Promptly raise quality issues with the Management to be addressed .These records will form part of a quality manual to be maintained by the Quality Control Manager.
    Every Six Months, review the whole quality management system and submit a report to the Director highlighting any dysfunctionalities and giving recommendations for improvements.
    Involved in investigation of production re -works, products rejections, customers complaints .Develop corrective action plans with the Director and oversee its implementation. Sign off all goods produced by the company as “quality assured” before they are stored/dispatched.
    Design products blue prints using Autocad software’s and operation of the CNC machine and oversee its full roll out phase. Maintain a soft and hard copy gallery of prototypes done.
    Highlight quality control points, setting quality performance goals for each section and giving monthly reports on the same.
    Enforce any other quality control system that may be introduced by the management.
    Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the Management.

    Qualifications

    Hands on work experience in Quality control Management systems in Auto accessories manufacturing /vehicles body building.
    Insightful knowledge of techniques involved in metal fabrication, vehicle parts fitment, welding, CKD assembly, spray painting/powder coating and sandblasting, ROPs and other fabricated accessories.
    Ability to use CAD software and CNC system, interpret drawings and jobs briefs.
    Bachelor degree in Mechanical engineering/Management Science/Quality Management system. Quality Management system or performance improvement systems certifications e.g. ISO, Kaizen.
    Good communicator, able to give feedback and enable upward/downward communication. Excellent problem solving skills, curious and good eye for quality.
    Ability to meet deadlines with timely updates on progress.

  • EY Tax Graduate Recruitment 2018

    EY Tax Graduate Recruitment 2018

    What we are looking for?
     
    Young, talented fresh graduates (2017/2018 graduates) with energy, enthusiasm and commitment to join our Tax Service-line.
     
    We are looking for candidates who have:

    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). Must be a finalist.

    A minimum overall grade of a B+ and B+ in both English & Mathematics at Secondary School level.

    Good communication and interpersonal skills.

    Driven by doing the right thing.

    Flexibility and Innovative mind.

    If you are passionate and excited about the opportunities at EY and what your future holds, submit your cover letter, CV and relevant testimonials in support of your academic qualifications by 28th November 2018.

  • Finance Manager

    Finance Manager

    Job description
    The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the Financial, System and Management Accounting function for PEAK DMC East Africa which meets the requirements of the General Manager (GM), PEAK DMC Global and other regulatory authorities within East Africa (largely Kenya & Tanzania). As well as being responsible for the performance of any Finance staff, the Finance Manager contributes regularly to the overall direction of PEAK DMC East Africa by being part of the DMC’s Management Group.
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Degree level qualifications or higher
    CA or CPA or equivalent with 3-5 years post qualification experience
    Experience and knowledge of complex accounting packages
    Practical general finance and accounting experience in a foreign invested business
    Practical general finance and accounting experience in Kenya
    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

    For a downloadable job description and application details, please visit our company website via the link above. Applications close 12 December, 2018.

  • Managing Director

    Managing Director

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    To be responsible for the implementation of the performance contract signed between the Board of Directors and the Government of Kenya
    To implement and monitor decisions of the Board of Directors and report to the Board accordingly
    To provide strategic transformative leadership, draw and execute plans for the effective implementation of the Authority’s strategic plan in line with vision 2030
    To establish and maintain collaborative networks with local, regional and international development partners for investments and resource mobilization
    To manage and control the Authority’s financial, human resource and assets in an efficient and cost effective manner in consultation with the Board and parent Ministry
    To develop, review, direct and manage the authority’s financial and other operational systems, procedures and controls.
    To ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, standards, procedures and agreements,
    To provide technical and secretariat services to the Board of Directors
    To build a high performing and self-motivated team of staff and play an active role in attracting, retaining and developing staff; .
    To prepare annual Budgets, Financial Accounts, Programs and Work plans for the Authority and submit them to the Board for consideration
    To advise the Board of Directors on the performance of the Authority

    Qualifications and Work Experience;

    Must be a Kenyan Citizen
    Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Public Administration, Environmental Planning and Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or their equivalent.
    Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
    Must have at least ten (10) years’ experience in Senior Management position ¡n a reputable organization
    Experience in resource mobilization will be an added advantage
    Experience In managing and Implementation of donor funded projects
    Must be compliant with the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya (clearance from KRA, Higher Loans Board, EACC, Police and CRB)
    Must be a member of a professional body

    Eligibility Criteria: Minimum age of 35 years and maximum age of 55 years at the time of application;

  • Human Resources Coordinator

    Human Resources Coordinator

    Human Resource Coordinator at Population Services International
    PSI is looking to recruit a Human Resources Coordinator to be based at their Regional Technical Services Office (RTSO), Nairobi, Kenya. He/she shall be responsible for all HR activities and ensure all HR related transactions are carried out efficiently and effectively.
    Responsibilities

    Recruitment

    Advertise all approved vacant positions as may be guided
    Sort applications based on the basic criteria and share the list with program managers / Senior Operations Director for further shortlisting.
    Coordinate scheduling, calling of candidates for interviews and sending out regret letters to unsuccessful candidates.
    Follow up on interview score sheets & summary reports.
    Facilitate the successful candidates’ background checking process to ensure timely reference checks.
    Draft Appointment letters/ Contracts and ensure the same is signed by all parties.
    Ensure all recruitment documents are in place and appropriately filed.

    Provide inducting training to new employees on the use of the SSHR (e.g. time sheets, leave), Medical, Pension;
    Training & Development

    Identify relevant short training courses for the Admin and Finance team based on training needs and proactively present options to Senior Operations Director

    HR/Payroll System & HR Database

    Administer the HR modules in the HRIS and offer support to staff on the use of the various modules not limited to Leave, Performance, & Employee Self Service.
    Update HR data that feeds into the HR monthly report in conjunction with the payroll accountant and ensure all staff records changes are implemented in the payroll.

    Performance Management 

    Ensure Performance & Learning Forms for all staff are duly completed and submitted at the beginning, mid and end of the Evaluation Period.Benefits Management
    Maintain an updated PSI’s medical scheme records and liaise with the chosen insurance broker/underwriter on behalf of staff.
    Ensure inclusions and deletions into the medical scheme are made on time, follow up on payments and any arising issues regarding to the scheme.
    Maintain the Provident Fund Scheme records and ensure prompt enrolment/ deletion of members and payment of final dues.

    Administrative

    Coordinate all the administrative roles and work closely with the resourcing assistant to ensure accurate and timely output.
    Draft staff & consultant letters i.e. Contract modifications, Acting appointments, Staff bonus and salary increment.
    Track consultant and temporary staff contracts coming to an end and ensure due process is followed in renewal process.
    Assist in transcribing Disciplinary Hearing Sessions.

    Employee Exit

    Guide staff at point of exit on the due process of clearance and forward the various documentation appropriately to ensure smooth exit transition of staff.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Major in Human Resources Management.
    At least 4 years’ experience in HR Support Services.
    Good knowledge of Kenya employment Act and related labour laws
    International NGO experience will be an added advantage
    Strong communication skills – written & verbal
    Strong planning and organization skills