Company Founded: Founded in 1993

Technical Lead – Group Compliance, Subsidiary Governance and Control

JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to Group Financial Controller, the position holder will drive the statutory and group compliance across the entities as laid out by company policies, in adherence to the accounting policies for the Group and submitted in the formats prescribed.
The role holder will also ensure that Group companies comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Companies Act and Listing requirements and ensure that the subsidiary companies of Safaricom Plc process, compile and report their monthly financial accounts and results to management and the Group on a timely basis. Additionally, the role holder will drive the performance tracking and management of the subsidiaries against the plans agreed with management teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure compliance of the company processes & procedures in the preparation of the accounting information while adhering to the International Financial reporting Standards
Champion the compliance and consistent monthly and periodic preparation including management reviews of the monthly Financial reports for all subsidiaries, JVs and Associates
Continuously applying a combination of advanced accounting and technical knowledge and capabilities to assist the accounting and reporting teams in preparing annual financial reports and business accounts in compliance with local regulatory requirements and IFRS compliance.
Assisting with interpreting and implementing new reporting amendments and standards
Offering support and training to accounting team members after implementing new standards, policies and regulations
Collaborating closely with department heads and other team members to ensure the changes made still allow the finance and business teams to function properly and optimally
Reviewing and suggesting additions or improvements to the company’s policy documentations and procedures to enhance the overall quality of financial reporting efforts.
Serving as the main contact for external auditors on most technical accounting matters
Ensuring full compliance of all subsidiaries in the Group to IFRS accounting standards.
Review or co-write technical opinions for the Group of companies on all new accounting issues for approval Management and coordinate review by the external auditors.
Provide training and guidance to all relevant parties on revised accounting policies and any issues identified.
Ensure that new accounting policies are issued in accordance with IFRS and per the policies and procedures of the Group.
Ensure that an accounting manual is established and maintained for Group specific matters.
Oversee the preparation of relevant financial statements and annual report in accordance with Listing and IFRS requirements on a bi-annual basis.
Assist the consolidation function with reporting and technical issues.
Assist the consolidation and shareholder reporting function on all technical matters as well as with reporting on an ad hoc basis.
Lead the accounting work stream relating to Mergers & Acquisition restructuring and group investment projects reviews.
Ensure that all relevant role players are assisted on all accounting issues relating to Mergers & Acquisition activities.
Assist with any responses and returns with regards to the Listing requirements
Lead various ad hoc projects
Ensure that any audit related issues are addressed adequately and in time
Maintain and actively manage the auditor relationships.
Resolve any other issues as identified from time to time.
Lead a team of specialists reporting into this role.

QUALIFICATIONS
Must have technical / professional qualifications:

Qualified Accountant with CPA (K)/ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent with an Honors degree from a recognized university;
8-10 years progressive accounting experience in a group company setup
At least 5 years of team leadership experience
Preparation of periodic statutory accounts for over a period of at least 3 years

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November 2, 2024
Senior Manager – Enterprise Pricing Lead Senior Manager/ CoE Lead – Fixed and Churn Senior Manager/ COE Lead – Enterprise Channel Marketing Senior Manager/ COE Lead – Cloud, Security and Applications Senior Manager/ Squad Leader – National Government Squad Head of Department/ Tribe Lead – Managed Services Tribe Head of Department/ Tribe Lead – Enterprise Solutions Tribe Head of Department/ Tribe Lead – BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance) Tribe

Detailed Description
Reporting to the Chief Enterprise Business Unit Officer, Enterprise Pricing Lead will undertake the below.
Role purpose

The Enterprise Pricing Lead will play a critical role in defining and implementing pricing strategies and programs for enterprises from large enterprises, Medium to small and micro enterprises for both county and public sector to maximize revenue and profitability for our enterprise-level products and services across all customer segments.
He/she will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Enterprise Channel Marketing, Brand Marketing, Finance, and Product Management, to develop and execute enterprise pricing initiatives that align with our business goals and objectives.
He/she will proactively analyze market conditions, competitor pricing actions, and customer feedback to identify opportunities to improve enterprise profitability and maintain competitiveness in the marketplace. This involves regularly reviewing pricing models, conducting pricing experiments, and implementing pricing tactics to maximize revenue while ensuring the company remains competitive in the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Key accountabilities and decision ownership

Pricing Strategy Development – Develop and drive the strategic vision for Enterprise Pricing, including solutions, bundles, promotions, and marketing campaigns (in collaboration with Enterprise channel marketing), and oversee implementation in sales systems, considering market dynamics, competition, customer segmentation, and value proposition.
Pricing Analysis and Optimization – Conduct in-depth pricing analysis, including market research, competitive benchmarking, and customer behavior analysis, to identify pricing opportunities and optimize pricing models.
Pricing Model Development – Design and implement pricing models, frameworks, and tools to support effective pricing decision-making, including pricing tiers, discount structures, contract terms and automation to streamline pricing operations.
Pricing Governance – Establish and enforce pricing governance policies and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Pricing Execution and Monitoring – Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead and implement pricing initiatives, monitor pricing performance, cross company pricing negotiations, enterprise analytics and track key metrics to assess the effectiveness of pricing strategies.
Timely and accurate management of pricing reports – Effectively managing monthly reporting on promotions, bundles, product pricing, and market campaigns for assigned products, bundles, and customer segments. The primary objective is to ensure the reports are delivered promptly and accurately.
Pricing Communication and Training – Develop pricing communication materials and provide training and coaching to pricing teams, internal stakeholders, including Sales and Customer Success teams, to ensure a clear understanding of pricing strategies, structures, and value propositions.
Pricing Insights and Recommendations – Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management based on pricing analysis, market trends, and customer feedback to drive pricing optimization and revenue growth.
Pricing Change Management – Lead change management initiatives related to pricing changes, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of new pricing strategies.
Revenue Management – Work closely with finance and sales teams to track and analyze pricing performance, monitor revenue targets, and identify areas for improvement. This includes conducting pricing reviews, assessing pricing metrics, and providing recommendations for corrective actions if necessary.
Stakeholder management – Work closely with key stakeholders in Enterprise business leading the enterprise view of profitability, risks, and opportunities while ensuring cross company compliance.
Team management – Lead a team of Pricing Specialists in ensuring effective pricing strategies and maximizing revenue for the organization.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

Pricing Strategy Development: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective pricing strategies aligned with business goals, considering market dynamics, competitive landscape, customer segmentation, and value proposition.
Data Analysis and Insights: Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex pricing data, conduct market research, and derive actionable insights to drive pricing optimization and revenue growth.
Pricing Knowledge: In-depth understanding of pricing methodologies, frameworks, and best practices in the enterprise B2B environment, including pricing models, discount structures, contract terms, and pricing elasticity.
Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial metrics and the ability to assess the impact of pricing decisions on revenue, margin, and profitability.
Collaboration and Influence: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders at various levels, and drive alignment and consensus around pricing strategies.
Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple pricing initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and achievement of objectives.
Business Acumen: A comprehensive understanding of the enterprise technology industry, market trends, and customer dynamics, enabling informed pricing decisions and strategies.
Problem-Solving: Proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify pricing challenges, propose solutions, and make data-driven recommendations.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment, adapting to changing market conditions, customer needs, and internal priorities.
Communication and Presentation: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate pricing strategies, present findings, and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
Ethics and Compliance: Commitment to upholding ethical standards in pricing practices, ensuring compliance with pricing guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Domain Expertise: A deep knowledge and understanding of the specific industry or domain in which the Enterprise business unit operates is crucial.
Solution Selling and Prospecting Capabilities: The Product Owner should have the ability to identify and articulate the value proposition of the product to potential customers. They should be skilled in solution selling, understanding customer needs, and positioning the product as the best solution to address those needs. Additionally, they should be able to identify and pursue new business opportunities and prospects.

Key performance indicators

Pricing Strategy Effectiveness: Measure the impact of pricing strategies on revenue and profitability, including metrics such as revenue growth, margin improvement, and price realization.
Pricing Analysis Accuracy: Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of pricing analysis conducted by the Pricing Manager, ensuring that insights and recommendations are based on sound data and methodology.
Pricing Optimization: Monitor and track pricing optimization initiatives, including the identification and implementation of pricing opportunities, to measure the effectiveness of pricing changes and their impact on key financial metrics.
Pricing Compliance: Assess the level of compliance with pricing governance policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to pricing guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
Pricing Performance Monitoring: Regularly review and analyse pricing performance metrics, such as price variance, discount levels, and customer retention, to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
Pricing Communication and Training Effectiveness: Evaluate the effectiveness of pricing communication materials and training programs provided to internal stakeholders, assessing their understanding of pricing strategies, structures, and value propositions.
Customer Satisfaction with Pricing: Measure customer satisfaction and feedback related to pricing, including customer perception of value, price fairness, and competitive positioning, to gauge the success of pricing strategies in meeting customer expectations.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Assess the level of collaboration and alignment with cross-functional teams, such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product Management, to ensure effective execution of pricing initiatives and achievement of shared goals.
Market and Competitive Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitive pricing strategies, and customer preferences to stay informed about industry dynamics and identify opportunities for pricing differentiation and competitive advantage.
Pricing Project Management: Evaluate the ability to successfully manage pricing projects, including the implementation of pricing changes, stakeholder engagement, and meeting project deadlines.
Psychological Safety e.g Team feedback, Open communication: Track the frequency and quality of open and honest communication within the team.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree will be an added advantage.
8 -10 years’ experience in pricing strategy development and implementation in an enterprise B2B environment.
Solid understanding of pricing methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
Experience with the use of price generation/optimization software and tools
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate pricing strategies and influence stakeholders at all levels of the Organization.
Strong understanding of Enterprise telecommunications products and services.
Strong ability to create, organize, analyze, and interpret complex data sets, draw conclusions, and communicate findings and recommendations to others in a simple and easy to understand manner.
Experience in product pricing architecture as well as bundle and promotion pricing development.
Experience with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau), pricing and/or business strategy.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
Experience with Salesforce.
B2B commercial experience.

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November 2, 2024
Business Partnerships Lead – (Re-advertisement)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Head of Business Partnerships, the Business Partnerships Lead is responsible for identifying and executing strategic partnership opportunities for Safaricom. The Business Partnerships Lead will work with internal and external partners to co-create/develop innovative new commercially viable products, platforms, and business models on which transformative products and services that will help millions of Kenyans will be built. (S)he will propose, structure and execute strategic partnership initiatives, joint operations, joint ventures.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Development: Collaborate with The Head of Business Partnerships and stakeholders across Safaricom on development of business and product strategies, translate business and product strategies into partner strategies, and identify partnerships that can grow our business including how we can accelerate our Mission and product roadmap.
Transaction Execution: Identify, evaluate, and prioritize specific opportunities in support of the broader partnership strategy including developing the business case for a partnership (strategic rationales and economics), creatively structuring and negotiating partnership terms. Communicate with all stakeholders at all stages of the partnership process to secure buy-in and approvals.
Partnership Execution: Monitor partnership performance and track efficacy relative to expectations post-close. Maintain ongoing relationship with partners to ensure compliance and commitments are fulfilled.
External Partnerships: Maintain a network of relationships across the industry with partners, potential partners, competitors, investors, thought leaders, etc. Leverage relationships in opportunity identification and execution. Plan and facilitate conversations with our partners to understand mutual opportunities, their requirements, pain points and ways to address these with relevant product offerings.
Partnership Pipeline: Develop and maintain a Partner pipeline. Success will be measured based on your ability to turn good ideas into successful businesses and to drive significant revenue impact through effective joint co-creation and GTM/co-selling.
Industry Expertise: Be a very knowledgeable on competitive and market dynamics, product trends, start-ups (local, regional and global) and technology trends (e.g. AI, IoT, VR/AR, Blockchain) including how they can be applied in Kenya, Africa and the world as a whole.
Innovation: Identify key constraints and innovative opportunities for business development, diversification, and growth.
Agile: Champion an agile mindset, continuous improvement and ensure adherence to agile leading practices.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

Deep understanding of partnership lifecycle management.
Demonstrated experience in building partnerships that deliver outcomes with Big Tech and Local/Regional Systems Integrators.
Business strategy and market development expertise with deep analytical and business modelling skills.
Deep understanding of product, technology, and creating great customer experiences.
Deep understanding how to create a new business offering from scratch via different forms of partnerships and strategic investments while keeping focus on market share and revenue growth.
Deep understanding of the technology and telecommunications competitive landscape in Kenya and Africa as a whole.
Strong knowledge of the global communication market and related technologies.
Leading cross-disciplinary teams and driving key business and market development initiatives from creation to implementation.
Ability to lead, influence and drive results in a complex technical and business environment.
Ability to work in a start-up environment where processes, services and business models have not been fully defined.
Ability to communicate and influence all levels from senior executives on down and all functions (such as engineering, marketing, finance and legal).
Experience working with governments and international organizations.
Excellent and creative written and oral communication skills. Outstanding problem-solving, negotiation, presentation, and selling skills.
Strong analytical skills, with financial and business planning experience, including developing budgets, financial models, and strategic analysis.
Key interpersonal traits: motivation, creativity, adaptability, unquestionable ethics and integrity, and a willingness to take calculated risks.
Expertise in structuring, negotiating, contracting and managing complex commercial partnerships.
Digital Financial Services Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Fintech (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance sector) including emerging technologies, trends and market dynamics.
ICT Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the ICT landscape, including emerging technologies, trends, and market dynamics.
Project Management: Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools to effectively plan, execute, and monitor partnership initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, IT or related field.
5+ years of experience in partner management, business development, or partner channel development in the technology industry or related experience.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Science, or an advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or a related field will be an added advantage.
Effective communication skills are critical and the ability to present complex ideas and concepts to a wide range and size of audiences, from sales and marketing managers to CEO level, is a must.
Inclusive and collaborative – driving teamwork and cross-team alignment.
Strong discipline in business management, achieving sales targets and operational excellence.
Deep understanding of digital transformation business drivers, network Infrastructure, cyber security, workplace productivity and collaboration tools, cloud platforms, capabilities and solutions, that generate partner growth and innovation.
Experience working with Enterprise customers and partners in various industries.
Exceptional ability to articulate both business and technical value of Safaricom ICT and Financial Services/Solutions to senior business and technical decision makers.
Track record of creating repeatable and scalable sales motions.
Demonstrated experience and success engaging with senior executives.
Ability to work in an abstract, cross-organizational boundary and cross-discipline manner.
Strong experience of managing virtual teams across functions and geographies.
Deep understanding of Safaricom technologies is also a plus.

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November 2, 2024
Manager- Content Generation

JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the HoD Corporate Communications the position holder will be responsible for ensuring development and maintenance of a proactive multimedia news content generation strategy.
He/she will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery and publication of well-crafted corporate narrative ensuring Safaricom derives maximum PR value from business and social investments.
The role is also responsible for executing and ensuring high quality and relevant output on external corporate communications, such as Safaricom Newsroom, LinkedIn, Safaricom Telegram, and Safaricom Instagram and Facebook pages.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Take a leading role in developing multimedia news content for syndicating to external media outlets.
Advise on best practice, identifying key priorities, balancing stakeholder expectations and needs with resources available to deliver effective multimedia news content strategy.
Refine storytelling strategy to ensure the Safaricom story is well amplified and received in public in way that adds to the Net Promoter Score for the business.
Work with internal teams to produce communication that sets the right tone for the company.
Work towards building a positive company image with all external audiences and externally via channels such as LinkedIn, Newsroom, Telegram
Manage communication for all external facing communication platforms- generating content for Safaricom Newsroom, LinkedIn, Safaricom Telegram, and Safaricom Instagram and Facebook pages and all other channels as may be appropriate.
Identify and influence external stakeholders and clients on strategic messaging.
Analyze communication effectiveness and revise the appropriately planned communication strategies.
Pro-actively provide communication program results to the business and make use of metrics to inform further communication projects.
Formulate various policies and procedures connecting to communications objectives under external platforms.
Produce programs, documentaries films and audio/video products.
Undertake regular training and in-house communication courses for executive leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in communication or any related field, Political Science, Public Administration, Law and other social sciences; Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in relevant disciplines
Success in Content Generation and Management
Editorial Knowledge in publishing and news generation
Working knowledge of MS Office
Excellent people management skills

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November 2, 2024
Regional Business Officer-IEU Projects

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Business Officer will work for the Africa Programme Management Unit (PMU) and will provide the highest standards of financial and administrative support to European funded Internews Africa Programmes. Duties of the Regional Business Officer will include the financial administration of current projects, oversight of project budgets and partner spending, facilitation of payment requests, budgetary projections and other financial and administrative duties that may be required during this period.
The Business Officer will work closely with the Senior Programme Officer, the Business Manager and the Programme Finance Analyst to provide timely and quality support to programmes as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, with other duties upon request:

In the absence of Alliance accounting review project expenditure and ensure accuracy of coding.
Review and approve alliance accounting transaction and update the Project Accounting agreement for all offices that have alliance accounting.
Review billing send by IUS for accuracy in invoicing.
Manage cash-flow to ensure the availability of project funds at Internews’ offices. By ensuring the funds requested are in align with the country’s projections.
Work with Programme Finance Analysts (PFAs) to prepare financial reports for donors, prepares supporting notes for financial reports, and ensure that costs are reported in compliance with donor requirements.
Support the coordination and timely delivery of financial and audit report.
Assist and support project audit.
Works with filed teams to prepare budget reports, and support filed teams on how to write variance reports.
Work with fields to Develop a co-financing plan, and tract reporting of co-financing on a quarterly basis.
Support country teams to record miscoded transactions while preparing supporting memos to outline the process.
Supports following up on funds to country offices whenever the disbursements are delayed.
Lead regular project budget forecast, reviews current expenditure against projections, flag variances and notify program team to anticipate budget re-alignments or no cost extension, advise program team about budget use.
Monitoring HQ spending rates and work with PFAs to ensure adequate burn-rates. With focus on under or overspends.
In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.
Budget Preparation and oversight:
Developing highly accurate, cost-appropriate, and compliant budget proposals for donors.
Support partners with budget planning.
During proposal development align internal templates to donor formats for effective monitoring and reporting.
Preparation of PAA and Resource sharing agreements (not there
Supports HQ with preparing Reverse Resource sharing agreements.
Advise on best way to present costs including HQ cost recovery.
Liaise and coordinate with the relevant teams for budget inputs.

Sub-grants:

Where applicable Review financial reports from partners when required and coordinate corrections as required.
Act as the second reviewer of financial reports for countries with Grants teams
In collaboration with Finance and Programs teams supporting Trainings in:
ERP systems
Review of grant agreements at the start of project and support training of new grantees on agreement key conditions, financial reporting templates as well as funders compliance at the beginning of agreements
Support routine program operations compliance trainings,

Other tasks:

Other financial and administrative may be assigned as required, including the preparation of requests for Personal Service Contracts.
Addressing donor queries relating to proposal budgets
On a monthly basis- track PSC contracts and flag/query any delays in payments to ensure timely delivery and payments for services rendered.
Support countries with procurement ensuing compliance with funders regulations.
Provide in-country training to field team on compliance, rules and regulations and finance management.
Support the Program manager in project management where appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting option)
Fully Qualified Accountant (CPAK, ACCA)
Minimum of 5years experience in an International ING
Financial Management Experience and Familiarity working with US Government Rules and Regulations
Professional-level fluency in English.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proven organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Solid ability to multi-task and prioritize with a shifting workload.
Willingness and ability to travel with an understanding and appreciation of culture and diversity.
Good understanding of the project management cycle.
Qualifications related to the position’s operating environment, such as ability and willingness to travel.

Preferred

Good people management skills.
Optimism, a sense of humor, and excitement at joining a supportive, skilled, multi-cultural team that is distributed across the globe.
Willingness to learn.
Language skills in French are welcome

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November 2, 2024
Project Development Officer

The Project Development Officer (PDO) ensures proper grant management by developing qualitative project progress narrative reports in compliance with donors’ rules, facilitates smooth internal communication and coordination with relevant departments, leads on internal meetings with different departments, and contributes to Acted’s external communication strategy. Further, the PDO contributes to fundraising efforts by participating in the development of project proposals in line with Acted’s global and in-country programme strategy

OBJECTIVES

To lead the grants management through reporting, project implementation follow-up, and contracting.
To provide support to positioning and fundraising through development of proposals and external, external relations and communications

FUNCTIONS

Communicate contractual obligations in particular with regards to reporting deadlines to Programme, AMEU and FLATS team;
When any issue is identified in meeting deliverables in the given timeframe and budget, inform relevant staff in country and seek Acted HQ Program Department advice on potential solutions that would meet donor rules.
Implement and oversee the project specific filing system for grant management and ensure it is regularly updated.
Participate in and take minutes of kick-off and close out meetings for each project
Write quality narrative reports, reflecting the progress and status of projects in a transparent, timely and professional manner, in liaison with Acted HQ GMU and finance, which will contribute ultimately to steady cash inflow;
Work in close relation with MEAL to incorporate data (incl. data on input, process, output, outcome and impact indicators, lessons learnt and best practices) in reports and review M&E reports from MEAL department;
Liaise with FLATS teams when preparing reports, especially with finance to ensure greater coherence between financial and narrative reports by crosschecking the matching of data in the narrative and financial reports;
Contribute to the monthly update of the Reporting Follow Up (RFU) and ensure smooth and regular communication with Acted HQ GMU.
Contribute to identifying potential partnerships for providing operational and/or technical support for Acted programs.
Ensure partners report to Acted in a timely and qualitative manner as per the requirements of the grant agreement.
Facilitate interdepartmental communication and information sharing from the Base, to the Area, Capital, and even up to the regional and HQ offices by taking minutes of the various Acted coordination meetings
Send meeting minutes in a timely manner to HQ;
Inform Acted HQ GMU and finance of latest developments, opportunities and challenges so that GMU can best advice on the way forward.
File properly contractual project documents both in hard and soft copies;
Update regularly the Resource Centre at the office with appropriate and relevant external and internal resources.
Contribute to Acted external communication strategy by feeding regularly Acted HQ Communication Department with informal updates on projects, a flash news, pictures, articles on projects progress and/or specific events for Acted communication tools, including, but not limited to, Acted Newsletter, websites and Acted Annual Report;
Contribute when required to the reporting to national and local authorities as required by Acted registration/legal status in country;
In the absence of Technical Coordinators, participate in key clusters and/or working group meetings;
Contribute to establishing, maintaining and improving active and regular working relationships with donors and, where relevant, act as point of contact for all formal/informal donor communication
Contribute when required to the development of fundraising documents (concept notes/proposals) in line with Acted country strategy and donor requirements and in close collaboration with Acted HQ GMU and finance;
Liaise with Area Coordinators, Project Managers and Technical Coordinators to ensure that proposals are relevant and technically sound;
Incorporate learning from previous interventions (e.g. lessons learnt and best practices) into new proposals;

Protection mainstreaming- Promoting of and adhering to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy and guidelines (for site residents, ACTED staff, partner agencies, casual labours etc).
Qualifications/Skills Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in development studies, international relations, political science, or a related field;
5+ years of international fundraising experience, with demonstrated success working across diverse fields including individual, major donor and legacy fundraising
Prior work experience with an INGO in an emergency setting preferred;
Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards
Fluent English (written and spoken), excellent writing and communication skills;
Coordination, organisational and planning skills required, including ability to manage large workloads, effectively meet deadlines, through an excellent ability to multi-task and prioritise in complex environment;
Ability to work under pressure in a high-pace environment;
Good organizational and prioritization skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Office 365,.

Qualified Kenya Nationals with the required skills are invited to submit their applications by 21/09/2023, 05:00PM to kenya.jobs@acted.org with the subject line: APPLICATION FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER accompanied with:Cover Letter and CV must be shared as a single PDF document i.e with the Cover Letter being on the first page and CV starting on the next page, detailing 03 work referees and their day time contacts. Please do not attach any other documents while sending your application. If required they will be requested at a later stage.Applications failing to respect the criteria above will not be considered.Please note:

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November 2, 2024
Consultant – GLF Project officer – Africa

Overview

The Project Officer for the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) to be based in Nairobi, Africa, will be responsible for supporting the Regional Coordinator with engaging stakeholders and contributing to fundraising efforts while collaborating with the other GLF innovation leads in coordinating and implementing GLF initiatives and activities within the African region.

Duties and responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement:

Identify and build relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, private sector entities, and local communities working with the Regional Coordinator and the Partnerships team.
Support the organization of stakeholder consultations, workshops, and events to promote collaboration on landscape-related challenges.

Fundraising:

Play a supportive active role in fundraising efforts by identifying potential funding sources and assisting in drafting grant proposals and cultivating donor relationships in Africa in collaborating with the Regional Coordinator, Partnerships team and the Global team.
Support collaboration between the partnerships team and the innovation leads to ensure alignment between project objectives and donor priorities for projects implemented in Africa.

Partnership Development:

Work with the Regional Coordinator to identify and explore potential collaboration opportunities with organizations, institutions, and initiatives aligned with GLF’s goals in Africa.

Project Planning and Coordination:

Work closely with the Regional Coordinator Africa and innovation leads to develop comprehensive project plans and strategies for GLF initiatives in Africa.
Ensure seamless coordination of project activities, timelines, and resources to achieve project objectives.
Regularly monitor project progress, identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks or issues.

Event Management:

Contribute to the planning and execution of GLF events, conferences, and webinars within Africa.

Knowledge Management:

Working with the knowledge team contribute to the establishment and upkeep of a knowledge repository focused on landscape restoration, conservation, and sustainable development in Africa.
Curate and disseminate resources, research findings, and best practices across the GLF network in Africa.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Assist the Regional coordinator, Innovation leads and the Monitoring and evaluation officer in designing and implementing effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks for projects, assessing their impact and outcomes in Africa.
Contribute to the preparation of reports highlighting project achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelors in environmental science, natural resource management, sustainable development, or a related field.
Proven experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, event management, fundraising, and working within a team.
Deep understanding of landscape-related challenges and opportunities in Africa.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in a diverse and interdisciplinary team.
Proficiency in English (knowledge of additional languages, particularly French and Kiswahili, is advantageous).
Familiarity with landscape-related initiatives, organizations, and networks in Africa.

Education, knowledge and experience

Bachelors in environmental science, natural resource management, sustainable development, or a related field.
Proven experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, event management, fundraising, and working within a team.

Terms and conditions

•This is a full-time consultancy position.
The period of the consultancy is expected to be October 2023 – March 2024, with the possibility for extension.
Work location: Hybrid and preferably in Nairobi, Kenya (EAT time zone).

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November 2, 2024
Principal Information Systems Auditor – Audit Automation Senior Manager – Customer Data Privacy

We are pleased to announce the vacancy for a Principal Information Systems Auditor – Audit Automation in the Internal Audit 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 of Technology Audits and Audit Quality, the position holder will develop practical and innovative ways to improve audit delivery using analytics and automation technologies. They will also be responsible for:

Running and enhancing the continuous auditing and controls monitoring program.
Developing and maintaining a library of reusable data analytics models and programs.
Building, deploying, and maintaining audit digital assets and analytics models.
Participating in the execution of IT audits of diverse systems.

The position holder will also support strategic business initiatives by advocating for and enhancing the risk and control environment, and when appropriate, engaging, managing, and reviewing the work of external consultants and advisors.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain a library of reusable data analytics models and programs with appropriate documentation of code, data dictionary definitions and functional specifications.
Develop and support continuous auditing and controls monitoring routines around key areas of concern / exposure.
Automate and suggest practical ways of improving audit work using analytics.
Build and maintain dashboards and common data sets regularly required by audit.
Promote the use of digital automation and analytics to improve the effectiveness of the Internal Audit’s risk assessment process and extract insights from historical, real-time, or predictive data.
Leverage a risk-based approach to plan and deliver IT Audits in a Digital IT environment.
Provide training to audit staff on how to develop and execute basic analytics.
Build strong relationships with the big data and analytics team.
Keep abreast with the latest technology trends and provide input to mitigate emerging threats.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Information Systems, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (or related technical/business field) from a recognized university.
Minimum five years of experience in IT and/or IT Audit, with three years in data analytics, data extraction, data transformation, and scripting experience. Experience in process-oriented financial and commercial audits is an added advantage.
Proficiency in data analysis/mining and scripting languages including Python, R, and SQL.
Demonstrated knowledge in advanced analytics field, including decision trees, machine learning, and natural language processing.
Experience in visual communication of analysis (e.g., Qlik Sense, QlikView, Power BI, or Tableau).
Programming/software development/data management experience.
Extensive knowledge and experience in the use of data analysis tools such as IDEA, ACL, or Teammate Analytics.
Knowledge of Continuous Auditing and Monitoring and Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools implementation and/or use.

Knowledge and skills

Knowledge of information systems governance and control principles, frameworks, and practices with an understanding of the concept of risk management.
Strong working knowledge of emerging trends which have an impact on data analytics as well as digital technology (cyber security, cloud, mobile, social media, IoT, etc.).
Good knowledge of key IT applications, application controls, and business processes.
Knowledge of common IT and networking technologies (operating systems, relational databases, network/mobile technologies) including Oracle or SQL databases, Unix/Linux/Windows, etc.
CISA/CISM/Google Data Analytics Certification or a related information systems audit or data analytics certification is an added advantage.

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Deputy Director – Research and Monitoring and Evaluation Principal Officer, Corporate Communications Senior Officer, System Administrator Senior Officer Commission Secretarial Services

Job purpose
To undertake research and analysis and to provide data and analytics to inform decision making in remuneration and benefits. The role will also provide leadership in undertaking monitoring and evaluation to ensure adherence to the Commission’s mandate.
Roles and Responsibilities

Conduct research assignments and inquiries to provide relevant data that informs evidence-based policy formulation and Commission decision making;
Provide accurate and timely data for decision making in remuneration and benefits;
Prepare quality and timely reports and provide secretarial services to the Commission Committee;
Cultivate, manage and sustain meaningful relationships with stakeholders;
Develop innovative monitoring and evaluation framework, system and tools to achieve monitoring and evaluation objectives;
Undertake periodic fiscal sustainability analysis of the impact of the set and advised Remuneration and Benefits to ensure affordability and sustainability of the total Public Compensation Bill;
Undertake periodic analysis of wage bill data and ratios, analysis of the impact of the set and advised Remuneration and Benefits to ensure affordability and sustainability of the total Public Compensation Bill;
Review macro and micro economic studies on Remuneration and Benefits and advice on harmonization and equity to ensure implementation of efficient Remuneration and Benefits cycles;
Develop and continuously update the broad parameters for wage reviews and determination;
Maintain and review remuneration and benefits data base;
Develop internal and external linkages with other stakeholders on matters of research, monitoring and evaluation;
Provide leadership in the execution of the Commissions’ Strategy on Research and Monitoring and Evaluation;
Contribute in the development of the strategy, policies, procedures and manuals for research and monitoring and evaluation;
Develop work plans and undertake continuous performance monitoring and reporting on the work plans;
Develop, motivate and manage the performance of the team and ensure continuous alignment to the values of the Commission.
Preparation of appropriate budgets for programs, monitor absorption and ensure optimal utilization;
Drive efficiency of systems, processes and operating procedures to achieve operational excellence;
Identify, monitor, evaluate and mitigate operational and strategic risks of the function;
Ensure compliance and reporting with provisions of internal guidelines and policies and Government Circulars.

Minimum Qualifications and Personal Specifications
Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences or other relevant field from a recognised university.
Master degree in Economics, Statistics, Human Resources, Public or Business Administration or other relevant field from a recognised university.
Relevant work experience of at least ten (10) years four (4) of which must be at senior management level in a reputable organization.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
Ability to formulate strategies and policies, and create new approaches in a complex and dynamic environment;
Proven track record of achieving results with demonstrated success in developing and implementing performance plans, policies, procedures and processes;
Ability to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment;
Ability to assimilate complex issues and use effective communication strategies and demonstrate exercise of emotional intelligence to influence diverse audiences;
Ability to lead, motivate and empower others to achieve organizational goals;
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders to facilitate the accomplishment of Commission goals;
Ability to influence or persuade others to gain acceptance or agreement of ideas and approaches;
Ability to analyze complex issues, draw correct conclusions and clearly articulate the issues;
Has a personal commitment to organizational excellence and customer focus;
Ability to read situations aptly and exhibit sound judgment;
Demonstrate knowledge in relevant legislation and applicable standards;

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Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications indicating their current salary together with detailed Curriculum vitae, Copy of national ID, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials. Details of the positions are in the Commission website.
Upon granting an offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;Application to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for the position of……” and mailed OR delivered to:
The Commission Secretary
Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Williamson House 6th Floor
4th Ngong Avenue
P.O. Box 43126 – 00100
NAIROBI
To be received on or before 18th September, 2023.Salaries and Remuneration Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, marginalized and minority groups who meet the job specifications are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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November 2, 2024
System Integrations Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the CVM Development Lead, under the Voice & SMS Squad. The purpose of the role holder shall include activities relating to the application development and evolution of existing service applications including integration to related service platforms.
Application development duties 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. Other activities include application development for marketing campaign promotions. Duties include specification, design, development and validation of the promotion applications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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
Role Requirements

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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November 2, 2024