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  • Accountant – M-PESA Finance Contractor Regulatory & Public Policy Contractor

    Accountant – M-PESA Finance Contractor Regulatory & Public Policy Contractor

    Department Description
    We are pleased to announce the following Contractor Vacancy in the within the Finance Operations Department in the Finance Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below;
    Brief Description
    Reporting to the Senior Manager, M-PESA Finance – Finance Operations Department, the position is responsible for ensuring accuracy and completeness of all M-PESA reconciliations including proper authorizations of money transfer.
    Responsibilities

    Monitor Agents transactions –Float Management
    Daily reconciliation of IMT partners statements and follow up on settlements
    Daily Bank Account Reconciliation
    Processing and payments of Agent Commissions
    Manage update of Agent KYC in the M-PESA system
    Revenue recognition and debt collections for all M-PESA related.
    Validation of Processed merchants & Agents Withdrawals
    Month end reporting-Revenues & costs Schedules and supporting

    Requirements

    Qualified Accountant with CPA (K)/ACCA or equivalent with an Honours degree from a recognized university.
    At least 2 years Accounting experience in a well-run company
    Highly computer literate
    Ability to work without supervision
    Drive for results
    Have good stakeholder management skills

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  • Accountability Intern

    Accountability Intern

    Job Description
    Under the direct supervision of the Accountability Officer, he/she will assist him/her in ensuring ACTED continuously engage in meaningful two-way dialogue with communities it serves as well as ensuring the implementation and management of a complaints mechanism, pro-active engagement with project beneficiaries and ensuring issues, questions and complaints are followed up in a meaningful and genuine manner.
    With the support and supervision of the Accountability Officer, the Intern will assist in:

    Documentation of feedback received, logging onto ACTED reporting templates, and analyzing feedback trends in order to improve community engagement
    Liaising with field staff on trends for each respective area, supporting improvement of community engagement at each project site;
    Providing timely feedback to the program team, and Area Coordinator on sensitive issues, on complaints raised by the communities on project activities;
    Contacting beneficiaries and key stakeholders on a regular basis to collect feedback on project activities;
    Supporting direct line manager with field visits as required
    Work closely with program teams to ensure all feedback is incorporated into approaches and future programs where possible.
    Institutionalize and enhance accountability mechanisms to all ACTED projects.
    Participate in accountability forums to represent ACTED
    Filing accountability and feedback materials.
    Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Community Development or related field.
    Experience of social research methods to conduct monitoring and evaluation for humanitarian and development initiatives/interventions will be a plus
    Certification in monitoring and accountability is a very strong asset
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with a variety of people in a multicultural set up.
    Proven commitment to accountable practices.
    A Kenyan Somali national with good English communications skills (both oral and written) and report writing skills will be preferred.
    Strong team player of high integrity, pleasant personality, ability to work under least supervision and meet strict deadlines.
    Ability to work independently.

  • Expert Services Consultant

    Expert Services Consultant

    Job descriptionJob Purpose:
     
    Responsible initially for representing business and technical requirements into the architecture and design that determine the blueprint for the solution. Providing architectural governance for the implementation (supported by LBA and LTA), to help ensure a delivered solution consistent with the blueprint.
    The consultant focuses on the overall solution, aimed at satisfying the business requirements, ensuring smooth project execution and a successful implementation, achieving high-business user satisfaction.
    The consultant is responsible for the design of the complex interactions between business processes and the technologies that enable those processes to function. He/she focuses on establishing the best technology solution to meet a specific business need.
    The consultant has to understand the general integration and functional challenges and play a key role in helping to bridge the gaps in understanding between the client and consultants and motivate them to implement the best solution.
    Works with prospects and implementing clients with transformational projects which may be complex, large or include multiple Product Families:
     
    Articulating the end to end “transaction journey”Ensuring clients get maximum benefit from our solutionsPreparing for, and supporting the client through, business change & developing client roadmapsRepresenting Temenos in Design Authority and Architectural Governance forumsProviding the architectural part of the Partner Led Project Governance service for partner primed projectsBecoming a trusted advisor to the client
    Scope includes Business Solution Integration, Design Authority participation and supporting the client through Business Change.
    Provides expertise to identify and translate system requirements into software design documentation.
    Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
     
    Presales engagement in bid teams to construct and articulate multi-product solutions and assist in formulating delivery strategy and estimatesExpert consultancy as a Temenos architect, helping live clients and prospective clients develop and optimise their Temenos solutions in the context of their overall enterprise architecture and helping Temenos to upsell products and servicesLeadership roles in Temenos implementation projects including engagement with the client’s architecture team and representing Temenos in Design Authority or equivalent client forumsProviding architectural governance to partner-led implementations of Temenos solutions.Mentoring others on the Architectural Career pathInteraction with Product to continually improve product families and their “true” integrationBecoming a trusted advisor to the client through the adoption lifecycle and ensuring continuityPerform such other duties, functions and services, consistent with status or vocational ability, as may from time to time be required.
    Research on technologies and approaches critical to the architecture, including review of patterns that might be useful to the architecture. (Patterns are previously described and validated approaches that can be used to create portions of the solution. Patterns are released through research and can come from places such as Microsoft’s software development libraries).
    Skills and Qualifications:
     
    Banking knowledge and Experience:

    Willingness to accept accountability for delivery with a proven track record of delivery on commitmentsExperience or domain knowledge in a specific area in the banking sectorExperience in a multi-product environment (either Temenos or another vendor such as Oracle)Proven ability to manage customer expectations, identify project risks and define mitigation and containment strategies for the risksProven ability to decompose a large, complex problems, identify the critical path, and deliver the overall solutionProven ability to define and communicate and deliver solution architectures and high level designs that incorporate both Temenos and non-Temenos technologies to technical and non-technical audiencesCommand a broad understanding of information technology including: operating systems, network and internet technologies, web services and SOA, open standards, database systems, information security, development and management tools.Extensive experience as Design Authority, Solution Architect in large / complex projectsArchitecture & Product Skills:
    Proficient at defining feasible solution architectures to address customer business needs
    Good level of knowledge across the key Product Families within the Solution Suites
    Proficient with the delivery of solutions based on Temenos technology
    Sufficient understanding of the Temenos product landscape and roadmaps to position its components and complementary products both to customers and within a defined solution architecture
    Applying enterprise architecture models in a practical manner (e.g. Zachman, TOGAF)
    All aspects of full life-cycle product implementation projects
    Temenos architectural frameworks, blueprints, patterns and prescriptive architectures and applying these to enterprise class architectures
    Requirements capture & definition, architecture, detailed system design
    Complimenting Temenos Methodology (TIM) in customer engagements
    Good knowledge of Temenos product roadmaps underpinned with strong personal network in Product team
    Demonstrated enthusiasm for exploring the capabilities of new, acquired and complementary partner products and building them in to customer solutions
    Very capable in problem solving.
    Communication & Consulting Skills
    Effective listener and astute observer
    Effectively exert influence without authority
    Professional level presentation/white boarding/speaking skills – across a broad audience
    Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior management within a client
    Proven ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues in Sales and, in particular, Product
    Comfortable in a sales situation and able effectively to support Temenos sales and commercial objectives
    Willing and able to travel extensively
    A background in Wealth or BI would be a considerable advantage

  • Graduate Management Trainee

    Graduate Management Trainee

    Job description
    Role Description
    The Graduate Management Trainee program delivers a truly global proposition in the employment market and enabling greater talent mobility within the business. This was developed to identify the future generation of Safaricom leaders by hiring today’s best young talent coming fresh from the universities across the globe. It ensures that we continuously build a strong flow of home grown local talent who will lead our business in delivering our future growth ambitions. The program draws from its rich heritage to move towards a sustainable future with people who want to have an impact and leave a lasting impression by finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
    We are therefore pleased to announce the recruitment of Safaricom Discover Management Trainees.
    As we select our Management trainees, we are looking for bright, exceptional and well-rounded individuals, who can be developed to combine their intellectual strength with strong team working and leadership competencies. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who will meet the following criteria:
    Detailed Description
    This is an 18 months program designed to prepare future leaders to assume challenging responsibilities and prepare them for business leadership roles. The program encompasses rotations within and across functions in an accelerated learning environment. We aspire to grow our talent pipeline to have more diversity that challenges perspective by individuals with the potential and capability to drive Safaricom to new era of telecoms.
    Job Requirement

    To work with other managers to plan and direct the work of divisions.
    To receive on-the-job training and formal training related to the rotational experience.
    To work in different divisions to gain perspective of the business as a whole.
    To attend periodic evaluations.
    To prepare reports for management as and when required.
    To identify trends and recommends proactive or remedial action to manage business situations.
    To work with and through management to develop and implement actions that protect company assets and promote profitability.

    Job qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree (Second Upper) from a recognized university. First class will be an added advantage.
    Fresh graduate or MUST have graduated within the last 1 year from the date of advert.
    Excellent communication skills;
    An exceptional achiever in extracurricular activities will be of added advantage.

  • Head Of Marketing

    Head Of Marketing

    Job description
    JOB SUMMARY:
    Responsible for planning, development and implementation of all of the Organization’s marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal. Oversee development and implementation of support materials and services for chapters in the area of marketing, communications and public relations.
    Direct the efforts of the team and coordinate at the strategic and tactical levels with the other functions of the Organization.
    MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Responsible for development of marketing and communication strategy in line with overall company strategy.Responsible for creating, implementing and measuring the success of:

    A comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations program that will enhance the Organization’s image and position within the marketplace and the general public, and facilitate internal and external communications; and,All Organizational marketing, communications and public relations activities and materials including publications, media relations, client acquisition and so forth.
    Ensure articulation of Organization’s desired image and position, assure consistent communication of image and position throughout the Organization, and assure communication of image and position to all constituencies, both internal and external.
    Coordinate market research studies and analyze their findings.
    Conduct economic and commercial surveys to identify potential markets for Internet Solutions Group’s products and services.
    Coordinate and participate in promotional activities, trade shows, seminars, forums and other events, working with Internet Solutions.
    Work closely with the Revenue teams in supporting their efforts through advertising, promotional activities and other marketing initiatives.
    Provide timely, accurate and relevant information to staff and the public through print and electronic media outlets.
    Manage the Marketing Department budget and deliver all marketing activity within set budget.
    Participate in product development, pricing and develop and support strategies for new products.
    Coordinate CSR activities.
    Oversee all internal events such as Company events, Staff Parties, team building events for the whole Group.
    Develops, implements digital strategy, monitors following and drives lead generation to support brand and revenue generation.
    Develop Marketing Dashboard and track performance against defined marketing metrics

    Experience and Background Required

    Bachelors Degree in marketing, business or related field
    CIM added advantage
    At least 5 Years experience in fast paced marketing environment
    Good experience in ATL & BTL marketing
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
    At least four years of supervisory experience.

    Key Attributes:

    Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead and motivate other team members.
    Drive, energy and results oriented with a commitment to deliver excellence.
    Track record of success and value addition in previous roles.
    Ability to work under minimum supervision, prioritizes work and meet tight deadlines.
    Energetic, enthusiastic, hands-on, independent, with the ability to take initiative.
    Willingness to delve into the detail where required as well as providing leadership.

    If your background and competence meet the above requirements and you are self-driven, proactive, results oriented person, please send your application letter, CV and relevant testimonials to The Human Resources Manager through careers@accesskenya.com quoting the job reference number.
    To be received not later than close of business 09th February 2018.

  • Core Network Support RIG Driver

    Core Network Support RIG Driver

    Department Description                             
    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network and Service Operations Department within Core Network- CS Support Unit Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
    Responsibilities

    Providing long term CORE NETWORK solutions and support.
    Providing   second line maintenance support & solving more serious problems in the CORE NETWORK escalated from first line maintenance.
    Interface with the supplier of the CORE NETWORK equipment and follow up on escalated problem.
    CORE NETWORK subsystem upgrades and major reconfiguration.
    Develop tools for automation and speed up the maintenance process.
    Ensure high availability in the Core network elements by strict adherence of preventive maintenance schedules.
    Scheduled and documented preventive maintenance.
    Scheduled and documented BCP/DR plans.
    KPI monitoring to ensure adherence to agreed and standard KPI thresholds.
    Clearance of faults received from 1st Line maintenance team.
    Integration of new equipment & new Technologies.
    Configuration changes on existing Network elements.

    Requirements

    University degree in Electrical & Electronics engineering.
    5 years working experience in Telecommunications with at least 2 years’ experience in GSM NSS environment.

    Critical Competencies for success

    Analytical & problem solving skills when handling faults.
    Must be able to work without supervision & meet tight deadlines/schedules.
    Presentation skills required occasionally when initiating the use of new procedures & long-term
    Proactive & self motivated
    Good public relations, communication & interpersonal skills when coordinating with contractor /other departments & suppliers.
    Good working knowledge & understanding of CORE NETWORK.
    Good working knowledge on IT and able to write programs.

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  • Hunter Account Manager

    Job description
    Responsibilities
    If you want to be part of the fascinating and fast growing Cyber Security industry, where your unique talent and value will be recognized, Check Point Software Technologies is where you want to be.
    Join now and become a part of the success story that secures tens of thousands of organizations of all sizes around the globe.
    Join Check Point’s leading sales team and take your career one step ahead!
    Check Point is looking for a talented and experienced Hunter Account Manager to join our successful team in South Africa.
    Major Responsibilities

    Development of existing key account and Identification of new projects
    Relationship Management at all levels
    Managing and collaborating with headquarters to ensure customer satisfaction
    Product and solution presentations
    Forecasting and Reporting
    Planning and organizing events in conjunction with channel partner

    Desired Background

    Knowledge of the Security software industry and understanding of core customers’ security processes
    Hunger and inner passion to win the competition
    Up to 8 years of total experience in account management and sales
    Vendor experience – prefferable
    Proven track record of sucsseful deals and acquisition of new accounts
    Good understanding of core customers security processes
    Conceptual understanding of requirements and solutions
    Ability to solve critical issues in a timely manner

  • Business Development Manager

    Business Development Manager

    Job description
    Job Purpose
    The Business Development Manager operates as member of a sales team and is primarily responsible for achievement of sales targets and the implementation of the sales strategies as set out by the management within new accounts. The Senior Sales Executive is responsible for driving the sales cycle from initial contact to signing of the deal, and then maintaining a good client relationship, as well as take part in market analysis and relationship building with senior management and key opinion leaders in the banking and financial services sectors.
    Responsibilities and Accountabilities

    Recognized internally as specialist on business matters. Works independently and in collaborative nature. Has completely mastered technical and business skills required to accomplish the job.
    Provides guidance, coaching and advice to less experienced sales people. Individual with a costumer focus who has developed the acumen to cultivate and build lasting customer relations.
    Achieve sales targets established by the Territory Sales Manager, and execute sales strategies as member of a sales team.
    Start and manage the whole sales cycle, and be the focal point in all relations with a perspective client (information flow and coordination, commitments, etc.).
    Develop sales leads and prospects with current and potential clients and follow up on referrals.
    Provide advice and support Pre-Sales when preparing material to address potential client’s business needs and constraints.
    Make contacts with potential and current clients and introduce proposals for a demonstration and an info session of TEMENOS products and services.
    Negotiate terms and conditions of all sales and service agreements, both with new and existing clients.
    Provide leadership in client relations regarding implementation projects and sales of consultancy services.
    Follow up and ensure client satisfaction through out the lifetime of the relationship as TEMENOS believes in long term commitments to its clients.
    Engage in market research and build perspective client profiles with respect to their current systems, potential future software investments and strategies, and key decision makers.
    Perform competition analysis with respect to strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities and threats.
    Build long-term relationships and referrals with senior managers, officers, and key opinion leaders in the banking and financial services sectors, and establish and continue relationships with primary alliance partners and identify new market and growth opportunities to build a strong sales pipeline.
    Perform such other duties, functions and services, consistent with status or vocational ability, as may from time to time be required.

    Skills and Qualifications

    Sales skills: Proven track record of sales and achievement of sales targets (within the Middle East, including KSA) in the banking and financial services sectors, and substantial relevant experience within the same domain (4 years or more). Able to deal with people at all levels within an organization, and show and demonstrate negotiating skills with key decision makers.
    Demonstrate good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to establish interest, trust and credibility.
    Technical skills: Good understanding of banking operations and relevant processes (front, middle, back office), thorough understanding of IT processes and implementations from both functional and technical perspectives.
    Educational & Proficiency level: Preferably a university education in relevant business disciplines, preferably with a post-graduate degree.
    Languages: Excellent command of English and the local language, both spoken and written.
    Other: Self motivated, ambitious, independent, organised, focused and be able to multi-task.

  • Finance and Administration Officer

    Finance and Administration Officer

    Department: FINANCE_ADMIN_HR
    Direct hierarchy: Area Coordinator/OIC_Mandera
    Contract Duration: Six Months (with possible extension)
    Starting date: February 2018
    Position Profile
    This position will require the individual to perform transparent and efficient financial and administration for ACTED programmes in North Eastern Province.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Finance/ Administration
    Supervise and report on the financial flow (cash forecast) required in the office
    Send the cash flow needs cashbook & cashbox and reconciliation on a monthly basis to Nairobi.
    Ensure proper documentation for all payments, efficient reporting of the balances and on-going debts to the Nairobi office.
    Responsible for the monthly accounting cash books according to ACTED standard through Excel/SAGA.
    Send on a monthly basis the documentation in order to the capital office with the cashier’s help.
    Responsible for cross-checking allocations as per signed purchase orders; reallocations whenever approved;
    Submit administrative and financial inputs to the Project Manager/Officer for the weekly meeting.
    Follow-up the implementation of ACTED HR procedures at the base level and ensure that memo are well communicated to all employees of the bases.
    Ensure that all contracts are signed by new employee and all documentation is sent to the Nairobi offices.
    Ensure valid contracts of staff at the base level are kept up to date
    Maintain a control and check system of the attendance all staff at the base level and ensure updated Leave Follow Up and the attendance sheets are sent to the Nairobi office.
    Ensure to send the entire leave request forms for the staff at base level to Nairobi HR.
    Organize staff induction, management of appraisals with the line managers at the base level.
    Control and supervise the filing of staff personal folders.

    Qualifications/Skills Required

    Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resource or a related field.
    A minimum of three years relevant experience, preferably in a similar position in an NGO.
    Deep and clear understanding of humanitarian principles and activities.
    Sound understanding/experience in financial processing and management
    Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
    Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective work relations at all levels.
    Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision, pro-active and a good team-player.
    High level of integrity and honesty.
    Fluency in Somali language

  • Program Manager Fixed Data Access Engineer

    Program Manager Fixed Data Access Engineer

    Department Description
    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Project Management Office – PMO Department within the CEO Division. In keeping with our current business needs,we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Brief Description
    Reporting to the Senior Manager – PMO, the position holder will provide program leadership in the Pursuit and Delivery of Complex Information, Communications and Technology solutions for Safaricom programs & projects. This role will be responsible for kick off, execution,control and closure of programs and projects;
    Responsibilities

    To develop a formal and comprehensive program delivery plan by integrating and documenting project deliverables , acceptance criteria, processes, procedures, risks, and tasks to facilitate project executing, controlling, and closing processes;
    To ensure tool and metrics utilization to track and improve project performance – EPM, MS Project, Sharepoint, Project Initiation Documents (Statement of works,
    Governance Structure, Communication plan, Risk Management Plan;
    To manage program progress by ensuring that activities are executed as planned in order to achieve the project objectives;
    To enforce quality gates during the implementation of projects. This will involve stakeholder engagement, communication management and the use of the Enterprise
    Project Management (EPM) tool through the project life cycle until closure;
    To manage and escalate risks and issues appropriately through the project life cycle;
    To ensure timely CAPEX Utilization& Receipting for all projects within your domain;
    To ensure timely preparation and dissemination of project reports and updates, governance meeting presentations;
    To contribute to the project management knowledge base by sharing lessons learned, best practices, research,appropriately in order to improve the quality of project management services,build the capabilities of colleagues, and advance the profession;
    To facilitate cooperation within our teams and with stakeholders in order to realize shared goals by encouraging collaborative problem solving, open communication,and teamwork;To provide leadership support for direct reports which will include but is not limited to interaction at all/senior levels and accountability/oversight/management;To conduct performance appraisal,motivate and train staff in the section.

    Requirements

    Degree in ICT/Business Related field;
    Project management expertise:Certified in PMP or PRINCE;
    At least 4 years’ experience in managing IT projects.

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