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  • Manager – Events

    Manager – Events

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    We are pleased to announce the following one year fixed term contract opportunity for a  Manager – Events, in the Brand Marketing Department within the CEO’s Office . In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Detailed Description
    Reporting to the Senior Manager/ Chapter lead  – Events The position holder will lead and build compelling and meaningful Safaricom Event Experiences (internal and external) that enhance and shape Safaricom’s brand perception and deepens consumer and stakeholder engagement
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Management of all internal and external Safaricom events (physical, hybrid and virtual), inclusive of brand Assets and Safaricom & M-PESA Foundation events
    In conjunction with internal customers, creation of robust, inclusive event plans that bring to life marketing objectives and drive strong ROI
    Work to deliberately create digital engagements that enhance consumer experiences and position Safaricom as a digital first business in line with our overall corporate strategy
    Leading agile teams to run virtual and hybrid productions, working with virtual engagement and collaboration tools e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, HopIn among others
    Working with corporate communications department, ensure ample publicity and media coverage is obtained for all events in order to scale impact and amplify engagements beyond on ground activity/event
    Good understanding of analytics and data to provide key event insights on operational and strategic reports to internal stakeholders that will add value to projects and ensure consistent improvement in delivery
    Support brand communications teams to develop robust and relevant communication material that will resonate and speak to the targeted consumer segment, and ensure high awareness of event experience
    Develop clear and simple executive briefs for senior management to ensure top level support and supporting product launches, corporate announcements, and other relevant consumer engagements
    For physical events, proficiency with hotel/venue selection & contract negotiation for cost avoidance and negotiated cost savings. Event attendee management, space/booth design & planning, menu planning, budget development, branding, social engagement and work stream management. 
    Work with a matrix team on event design, overall program, production and theme development events agency and including décor, technical and catering suppliers among others
    Working closely with security and Occupational Safety and Health teams, identify all risks present in execution of asset initiatives and obtaining relevant mitigations before execution 

    QUALIFICATIONS

    A Bachelor’s degree 
    Minimum 7 years’ experience in marketing, with 5 years in event management
    Familiar with a variety of marketing concepts, practices and procedures 
    Experiential marketing background with a strong understanding of virtual event platforms emerging technologies influencing consumer engagement e.g. Augmented & Virtual Reality, A.I and Machine learning
    Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals 
    Wide degree of creativity and latitude 
    Willingness to work for long hours, under stress / willingness to travel 
    Willingness and passion to do menial tasks as well as large jobs
    Proven attention to detail 
    Oral and written communication

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  • Principal officer – Fraud Investigation

    Principal officer – Fraud Investigation

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Reporting to the Senior Manager, Fraud Investigations  The role holder is responsible for carrying out Fraud Investigations, Fraud Risk assessments, Complex data analysis, Systems Forensic acquisitions & analysis, Professional report writing, expert witness in court and manage customer fraud related escalations.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Lead/undertake fraud investigations of cases handed over by the Fraud  detection team as well as cases generated from other sources e.g. ethics hotline, customer escalations, letters to the CEO, Internal Audits etc.
    Manage and strengthen bonds with Law Enforcement Agencies, Criminal/Civil Justice system, Prosecutions agency and other Industry & non-industry players to enhance co-operation on mutually beneficial information, fraud investigations, asset tracing & recovery etc.
    Manage a robust and risk-based intelligence-gathering network in all areas of business.
    Forensic acquisition, interpretation, storage and presentation of electronic evidence from electronic devices.
    Represent the company before court on fraud related matters.
    Propose, discuss and agree recommendations to improve control weaknesses identified during investigations and regularly follow up for their implementation. 
    Proactively conduct Fraud Reviews in critical or high fraud risk areas across the business.
    Analyse and monitor unusual data patterns that may indicate fraud/ unethical conduct. Spot negative trends, and potential risky behaviour

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Computing related discipline.
    Certification in a fraud related discipline, in particular a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
    Certification in Digital forensics
    3 years experience in Data analysis
    Proven hands on fraud management experience in M-PESA systems environment and knowledge of GSM network, infrastructure and ecosystem
    Good knowledge of GSM network business models and processes
    A conceptual thinker able to work independently, with ability to wade through data and arrive at conclusions
    Good communication skills – written and verbal – to succinctly present findings and communicate with a variety business partners

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  • Market Research Associate Account Director

    Market Research Associate Account Director

    Responsibility for research design, planning and execution within agreed timeframes, scope and budget. Leadership responsibility – line management, team and cross-team responsibility

    Role Deliverables

    Accountable for client revenue targets (financial / Key Performance Indicators)
    Provide solutions to company barriers that are holding back profitability and growth
    Employs own knowledge of Kantar’s market strategy to initiate suitable process improvements that improve Kantar’s service/performance in the market place
    Confidently and optimally explains more complex delivery solutions to clients
    Applies understanding of commercial and financial principles to costing recommendations on more complex projects
    Ensures more complex proposals are costed efficiently and the risk explicitly stated for both Development and the client’s benefit
    Take ownership for the data and research quality (and quality delivery) of a project (including all documents such as questionnaires and instructions)
    Apply research knowledge to ensure the best (most cost and time effective and efficient) delivery of research
    Demonstrate excellence in technical and marketing expertise to encourage both clients and team members
    Have a deep understanding of the client business, industry, strategy and business issues
    Continually strives to improve and maintain efficient project management tools, approaches and processes
    Actively transfers learning to other

    Knowledge and Experience

    Relevant tertiary education (B.Com /Business Admin, B Bus Sc Marketing B. Bus Sci Marketing, Project Management / relevant degree pref)
    Must have at least 3-5 years working experience
    Working knowledge of Word and Excel
    Must have a very good working and practical knowledge of the research process and marketing research
    Must have proven record of work experience in deadline driven pressurised environment
    Confident sales/ negotiation/ persuasion skills
    High level of business/client understanding and insight
    Solid understanding of marketing, research and the Kantar offer
    Clear, fair decision making ability
    Leads by example
    Nurture/develop team members through coaching and performance management
    Proven track record as a team manager
    Recognize team and individual achievement
    Empowers others by instilling a sense of ownership
    Team building across departments and with suppliers

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  • Legal Counsel-Technology and Corporate Centers

    Legal Counsel-Technology and Corporate Centers

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Technology and Corporate Centers, the role holder will be responsible for providing to the company skilled and professional legal services, with an emphasis on drafting, review and completion of Technology  , Corporate Centers (Human Resources Supply Chain , Sustainability (Foundations- M-Pesa and Safaricom) and  Property Management contracts, service level agreements and research of legal or quasi legal matters relating to the company’s– technology  and corporate centers sections.  The role holder will manage the legal/ technology processes as set out in the Legal Services Charter. The role will also be required to handle litigation matters from time to time.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    To implement the established contract review, drafting processes and departmental Service Level Agreement (SLA). To ensure quality control in the drafting/preparation of technology contracts and legal advice. 
    Undertake contract preparation and review of all contracts assigned  ( including Service Level Agreements) in a timely manner and upon consultation with the relevant department  ( in some cases initiate) and make all necessary additions & alterations as are necessary to contractual documents in order to protect the best interests of the company and to ensure the  realization of the company’s annual mission .
    To implement the established processes and turnaround times for site acquisition & lease completion.
    Ensure quality control in the drafting/preparation of legal documents required for all the company’s properties including but not limited to retail shops office spaces, parking spaces and base transmission sites.
    Monitor and track sites, retail shops and office spaces  for renewal, variation and/ or surrender of leases and or tenancy agreements for all the company’s properties.
    Undertake cost control of legal fees for property management and litigation to external counsel to ensure that the same are within agreed rates.
    Undertake weekly management  and quarterly performance evaluation of the law firms on the company’s panel for both property management and litigation.
    Prepare monthly status reports from Oracle EPM capturing status of all agreed KPI’s.
    Undertake the verification, negotiation and completion of documentation including the updating of legal information on the site acquisition data base (Oracle EPM) for all company property.
    Represent the department in the company’s tender evaluation committee as constituted from time to time.
    Provide specialized legal advisory to the Technology and Corporate Centers within the Company
    To deputize for the Senior Legal Counsel- Technology and Corporate Centers during their absence and to ensure the continuity of legal services within the assigned mandate.
    To compile a weekly and /or monthly report/tracker on the achievement of the sections KPI’s.
    To set up and manage in liaison with Supply Chain and through their legal administrator a detailed contract filing inventory as prescribed by the Legal Department’s Charters and to undertake periodical reconciliations of the same to ensure that the inventory is current.
    All contracts will be properly indexed and easily recognizable by user department; Movement of all contracts should be tracked and documented ; Renewal and expiry dates should be easily identifiable;
    To liaise with nominated contract managers within the various user departments to ensure that renewals and expiry dates are properly noted.
    To undertake detailed legal opinions on legal matters that requires statutory interpretations.
    Constantly liaise with Technology Division  and Corporate Centers to provide advice.
    Dispute management for litigation matters that arise from contracts, debt collection, network roll out, human resources etc
    To facilitate /coordinate court attendances by Safaricom staff for legal matters relating to the company. This will be done by undertaking detailed briefing on the expected court conduct and to ensure that staff has had adequate preparations with external counsel on issues of giving/ supporting evidence beneficial to the company. 
    This includes traffic cases as defined in the Legal Services Charter, criminal cases in which Safaricom is the complainant, civil suits etc.
    To ensure the responsible use of resources that falls within the Legal & Secretarial Services Number of incidents of budget overheads resulting from the technology section should be minimized and immediate red flagging of unauthorized cost incurrence within section.
    Risk Management for all Safaricom departments.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Degree in Law from a reputable commonwealth university with minimum 2nd class honors and completion of Diploma of the Kenya School of Law;
    Advocate of the high court of Kenya of at least 5  years standing
    Other post graduate diplomas or certificate courses in legal matters such as technology media telecoms (TMT) , conveyancing advanced contract negotiation skills and arbitration/litigation case management experience

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    egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com

  • Senior Officer, Fraud Detection Senior Officer, Fraud Investigation

    Senior Officer, Fraud Detection Senior Officer, Fraud Investigation

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Reporting to the Senior Manager – Fraud Detection the position holder will provide required support to Agile Organizations through through proactive risk assessment, analytics and risk management support of the Agile organizations companywide.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Develop and correlate insights on current and emerging fraud trends impacting on customers with expected profiling engine outcomes to derive critical information to aid fraud controls decision making and performance bench marks. 
    Validation and review of fraud detection models including process verification, performance KPIs of fraud controls
    Develop and maintain dashboard for fraud demand insights for GSM and MPESA.
    Involvement in integration and ptimization of fraud automations anddata feeds aimed at improving detection ability and control environment;
    Participate and support fraud demand initiatives through the use of analytics.
    Active participation in all fraud monitoring initiatives.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    A graduate with a degree in Business, IT, or Engineering. 
    Professional certification in Risk management or Information systems. 
    At least 3 years in data analytics environment generating business insights by running ad-hoc analysis and have good understanding of telecoms environment.
    Strong systems development, data extraction and integration experience in multiple platforms. 
     Expertise in Oracle, SQL, Excel and Powerpoint 
    At least 3 years proven experience in a telecommunications environment. 
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills

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  • M-Pesa Africa – Release Train Engineer

    M-Pesa Africa – Release Train Engineer

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    MPA is a leading FinTech company dedicated to delivering innovative financial solutions that empower businesses and individuals. We are committed to harnessing cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the finance industry and provide exceptional services to our customers.
    The Release Train Engineer for M-Pesa will be responsible for driving the development and continuous improvement of our converged app that digitizes all M-PESA functions and features in one unified app. This role is pivotal in ensuring an exceptional digital customer experience and will manage a team of talented developers in a Safe Agile environment.  They will also provide strong technical leadership, facilitate Scrum events, resolve impediments, and ensure the team’s adherence to Agile principles, deliver the Strategic Product RoadMap and stay current with emerging technologies and trends, incorporating them into the app’s development where relevant.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse cross-border team of developers and technical resources through establishing fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
    Drive the technical direction of the converged app, ensuring it aligns with the company’s goals and vision.
    Provide strong technical leadership, setting the direction for software development teams.
    development of each individual and the development of teams 
    Think beyond day-to-day activities; apply systems thinking, encourage collaboration between teams, Product Management and System Architects
    Manage and coordinate development efforts within a Safe Agile framework, focusing on continuous delivery and value creation.
    Facilitate Scrum events, resolve impediments, and ensure the team’s adherence to Agile principles.
    Facilitate PI Planning.
    Infuse a design-centric approach into development, ensuring the app’s usability, aesthetics, and user experience are of the highest quality.
    Collaborate with designers and product owners to create an app that resonates with our customers.
    Delivery of the Strategic Product RoadMap
    Stay current with emerging technologies and trends, incorporating them into the app’s development where relevant.
    Provide technical guidance, resolve complex technical issues, and ensure the app’s scalability and performance.
    Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of software solutions.
    Champion a customer-centric mindset within the team, continuously seeking to improve the app based on user feedback and market trends.
    Strive for a seamless and intuitive customer experience.
    Develop and execute a strategic software engineering plan that aligns with the company’s objectives.
    Ensure the efficient and effective utilization of resources.
    Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
    5-8 Years’ experience in Software engineering and/ or software testing within a Fintech applications and services in multi-national environment 
    Proven experience in mobile app development and management, especially in the FinTech sector.
    Extensive experience in software development and engineering leadership, with a proven track record of delivering complex software solutions.
    Strong technical knowledge, particularly in mobile app technologies, software design methodologies, tools and architecture.
    Agile methodology and Safe framework expertise, with SAFe 6.0 certification preferred.
    Design thinking and user experience (UX) design awareness.
    Excellent leadership and communication skills.
    Basic understanding of IT systems, networks, and hardware. 
    Knowledge in mobile money systems is must. 
    Demonstrated expertise in test automation frameworks and tools.
    Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
    Familiarity with financial industry regulations and compliance is a plus.
    Demonstrable working knowledge and competence using JIRA and Confluence
    Desire to learn basics around OS (Linux or Windows) and DB’s (SQL or NoSQL)
    knowledge in ITIL Service Operations processes

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    egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com

  • Sales Executive- Chemicals Human Nutrition

    Sales Executive- Chemicals Human Nutrition

    Job Description 

    Developing ambitious and clear market development plans in chemicals for Human Nutrition industry that create synergies with our existing portfolio in Kenya and our global position as a leader in Chemical distribution. 
    Visiting your customer portfolio on a regular basis and building and expanding a strong network in the market. 
    Documenting and reporting market information in a clear and structured manner. 
    Designing a balanced portfolio that builds on our strengths as a company with a global procurement network as well as our local logistical strengths. 
    Interfacing daily with other departments to ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner and to provide a first-class service to our customers. 
    Profiling and segmenting the chemicals for human nutrition industry in Kenya 
    Developing customers for the various chemicals for human nutrition segments 
    Analyzing market needs and developing products for the various market in Kenya 
    Contribute in development of the chemicals for human nutrition market strategy in Kenya 

    Profile 

    A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics management or International trade or Food Science & Technology 
    5+ years of relevant working experience in sales and or marketing in the chemicals for human nutrition industry with proven records 
    Experience and ability to work in an international environment, with prior experience in an international trade and supply chain environment being a benefit 
    Eager to learn and acquire knowledge in view of longer-term career prospects 
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 
    Experience with a trading & distribution company, a production company or an end-user is a must 
    Highly driven and organized, with an eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines 
    Outstanding interpersonal skills to ensure an optimal relationship with both internal and external contacts 
    Team player 

    Skills 

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
    Self-motivated and driven by targets 
    Resilience 
    Strong communication skills – including both verbal and written 
    The ability to influence and negotiate with others 
    Commercial awareness 
    IT skills 
    Numerical skills. 
    A positive, confident and determined approach 
    The capability to flourish in a competitive environment

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    www.antal.com

  • Principal Accountant – Tax

    Principal Accountant – Tax

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy , Principal Accountant – Tax, in the Tax department of the Finance Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

    Brief Posting Description                      

    Reporting to the Senior Manager; Group Tax, the role holder will ensure tax compliance is adhered to by complying with tax controls, procedures and processes that are in place, in addition to identifying and supporting areas of tax planning to enhance operation efficiencies within the business.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Proactively advise and support the wider business in providing and coordinating tax advice on the implications of key transactions and ad hoc projects, including related party transactions.
    Identify and ensure that legislative changes are reviewed and adopted in a timely manner, including implementation of system changes where necessary.
    Manage relationships with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and external tax service providers for tax-related queries and changes in tax legislation specific to the telecommunication industry.
    Research solutions and risk mitigation for any emerging tax issues across the Group. 
    Prepare the Group’s periodic (monthly and annual) accounting (income and deferred tax) provisions and related financial statement disclosures, including tax planning and forecasting reports.
    Coordinate with external tax advisors on Kenya corporation tax computations and returns and ensure timely submissions.
    Ensure monthly tax returns (VAT, excise duty and withholding tax) are prepared and submitted to the KRA within prescribed timelines, including payment of the corresponding tax liabilities.
    Manage payment of customs duties and levies.
    Oversight of PAYE for payroll purposes.
    On an ongoing basis, review the overall management of tax compliance processes within the Group (tax health check).
    Work with, and where required provide training to the Finance, Support and Commercial Functions’ teams to ensure optimization of tax efficiencies and mitigation of tax exposures within the controls environment. 

    QUALIFICATIONS

    University degree in Law, Finance or business-related fields from a recognized university.
    At least one full professional qualification in accounting e.g., CPA, ACCA, CTA or an equivalent.
    8 years’ experience in progressive tax finance roles covering tax planning, reporting, compliance, and accounting, 5 years of which should have been spent in a professional tax firm.
    In depth experience and technical knowledge of tax accounting and disclosures for accounting purposes, including deferred tax and prior year adjustments.
    Experience in proactive management of tax matters, keeping up to date with changes in the regulatory environment and dealing with Tax Authorities will be an added advantage.
    Proactive, confident, energetic with the ability to work under pressure, to tight schedules/deadlines and monitor and follow up on all actions taken.
    Ability to collaborate and communicate with confidence and influence diverse stakeholders.
    A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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    egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com

  • Managing Partner – Recruitment Franchisee

    Managing Partner – Recruitment Franchisee

    As a Franchise Partner, you will benefit from ongoing support in training, PR & marketing, and IT, as well as join a global network of supportive and like-minded individuals who share similar goals and aspirations. The network’s camaraderie encourages franchise offices to share business prospects, creating several business possibilities

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    www.antal.com

  • Senior Integration Engineer Cloud Solutions Architect IT Solutions Architect

    Senior Integration Engineer Cloud Solutions Architect IT Solutions Architect

    Brief Description
    Reporting to the Integrations Engineering Lead, the role holder will be responsible for application development and evolution of existing service applications including integration to related service platforms. Application development will include but not limited to specification, design, development, validation, documentation and evolution of the new and current service applications; performance management; ensuring integrity of the web services; maintenance and fault management. 
    Key Responsibilities

    Requirement specification & Design – eliciting & analyzing user requirements and application functional designs.
    Develop – Development as per user requirement and integration to other service platforms;
    On a weekly basis report on the KPI of the applications & web services developed;
    Validation & Verification – oversee the assurance of application functional logic, data processing and error management.
    Liaise with Support teams, infrastructure team, network administrators, information security to maintain service availability and integrity of the applications.

    Qualifications

    BSc. Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT.
    3 years + experience in software development in a busy IT environment.
    Extensive programming experience using Java (Apache Camel, Spring Boot), C#, Python etc.
    Extensive experience with databases – data structures, relational data model, Stored Procedures, PL/SQL development, Nosql Databases, InMemory DBs.
    Extensive experience in developing and deploying enterprise APIs on these technologies i.e TIBCO/WebLogic/Tomcat/Glassfish/Docker/Kubernetes/Openshift/Azure/AWS.
    Solid understanding of web services/technologies – REST/JSON, WSDL, XML, XSD; 
    Experience with event-based and message-driven distributed system like Apache kafka, ActiveMQ, Rabbit MQ.
    Experience using code versioning & collaboration tools such as Git/SVN. 
    Strong knowledge & experience using  (CI/CD) such as Jenkins /drone/CycleCI
    Experience in Unix/Linux/AIX Operating System and application security technologies (e.g. SSL)
    Experience in Agile Development/software life-cycle development (SDLC).
    Excellent communication & analytical skills.

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