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Segment Marketing Manager Senior Manager – Segment – HOME Cyber Defense Center Analyst

DESCRIPTION

We are pleased to announce the vacancy for Segment Marketing Manager within Consumer Business Unit. In keeping in line with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria below.

Brief Description

Reporting to the Segment Lead- HOME, the role holder will be responsible for;
Driving transformation of our business by establishing Safaricom HOME as the online lifestyle converger for the entire family to accelerate innovation and spur revenue growth.
Delivering an integrated family proposition, communicate in compelling ways, consistently engage and delight the family with experiences tied to their passion points.

Key Responsibilities

To help design and execute the overall HOME strategy based on customer insights to drive quality acquisition that will increase the segment size, revenue, profitability and deliver NPS #1.
Co-create the annual HOME platform plan with key stakeholders with clear growth drivers to be executed quarterly focusing on the 4 transformative pillars: Acquisition, Communication, Engagement and Experience.
Drive factual and insight led conversations and decisions on HOME across the entire Organization.
Initiate and generate innovative ideas for each of the 4 transformative pillars above.
Design and bring to life GTM activities tied to the HOME strategy along with channels and product teams.
Provide inputs on pricing and product development based on consumer insights to Product, Finance and Strategy team.
Review and shape the communication strategy and plans working closely with brand team, media and advertising agency to ensure that all ATL & BTL communication is in line with the HOME positioning and strategy.
Ensure consistent and proactive tracking, measurement and evaluation of activities, HOME performance to deliver on mission and commercial targets.
Manage budgets efficiently, ensure positive ROI with no overspend to deliver on the HOME objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

A degree in marketing, business administration.
6 years + experience in Product/Category/Brand Marketing roles.
Experience in marketing Home/Family solution.
Strong creative and conceptual skills.
Attention to detail with excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Self-Starter, excellent planner and organizer.

Last Date to Apply: Jun 29, 2023

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October 30, 2024
M-Pesa Africa – Cash & Treasury Manager

About the Role

Supporting teams across Kenya and South Africa, the Cash & Treasury Manager will be the Funding Champion who will ensure that MPA is properly facilitated and has secured adequate foreign currency to fund business requirements in line with our long range plan in a bid to mitigate currency fluctuation risk. Specifically, you will be tasked with:

Implementing a process and system for the generation of accurate cash flow projections;
Implementing the said processes in collaboration with other stakeholder functions to be able to capture all the information required to produce an accurate cash flow plan from other applications and processes within the business. This includes all receipts ,revenue expenditure and capital expenditure and financing sources;
Maintaining the use of the processes and systems and enhance them when there are changes in various business processes and applications;
Monitoring and reporting on daily actual cash position;
Preparing weekly and monthly cash flow projections against approved forecasts and explain the variances that may appear;
Conducting Quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and long term projections;
Liaising with Business Planning & Forecasting teams to ensure that periodic business cash flow forecasts are prepared accurately by providing inputs during the forecasting phase;
Provide a critique to forecast and budget inputs as obtained from key stakeholder departments and recommend improvements in line with the company’s set cash flow targets;
Managing currency exposure;
Capturing, assessing and reporting the projected amounts of foreign currently liabilities to be hedged in line with the company policy;
Create and Publish Treasury Planning Policies and Procedures ensuring that they are in line with best practices and the Vodafone Group’s guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS
Apply if you have:

An honors degree from a recognized university in business related field;
At least one full professional qualifications in accounting namely CPA,ACCA,CIMA or an equivalent;
At least 6 years of relevant Treasury Management experience in a corporate;
Relevant experience at a Bank will be an added advantage.

What you can expect from us

We believe in a fair and robust interview process
We have a robust flexible total reward scheme
Dedicated support and mentoring/coaching
Opportunity to develop and progress – plus a solid dedication to work-life integration. It all means you’ll have everything you need to advance your career and achieve your full potential.

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safaricom.taleo.net

October 30, 2024
System Integrations Engineer

DESCRIPTION

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy System Integrations Engineer within Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Detailed Description

Reporting to the Integrations Engineering Lead, 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.

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.
Experience in Agile Development/software life-cycle development (SDLC).
Extensive programming experience using Apache Camel, Spring Boot, Java, C#, Python etc
Experience with event-based and message-driven distributed system like Apache kafka, ActiveMQ, Rabbit MQ or Tibco EMS.
Extensive experience with databases – data structures, relational data model, Stored Procedures, PL/SQL development, Nosql Databases, InMemory DBs.
Solid understanding of web services/technologies – REST/JSON, WSDL, XML, XSD.
Extensive experience in developing and deploying enterprise APIs on these technologies i.e TIBCO /Docker/Kubernetes/Openshift/Azure/AWS.
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 Operating System and application security technologies (e.g. SSL).

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safaricom.taleo.net

October 30, 2024
Principal Officer-Financial Planning and Analysis

Brief Description:

The role will report administratively to the Senior Manager-Business Planning & Reporting. The role holder will ensure that the business is able to process, compile and report the annual budgets, prepare, and present long range plan and rolling forecast results to management and the Group on a timely basis. The role holder will ensure the preparation of the annual budgets, long range plan and rolling forecast results comply with company procedures and the accounting policies for the Group and are submitted in the formats prescribed.

Job Responsibilities

Document and implement best practice budgetary processes and procedures and ensure they are in conformity with ISO standards. Ensure the budgetary processes and procedures are reviewed and updated quarterly.
Ensure implementation of the company processes & procedures in the preparation of the annual budgets and quarterly forecasts while incorporating the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Ensure the annual budgets, long range plan and quarterly forecast information adheres to IFRS and complies with Group accounting policies.
Prepare the Hyperion supporting schedules, reconciliation statements and financial statements ready for use in the Vodacom Group submissions.
Identify improvements in the Oracle financial application that impact on the Budgeting Model and participate in the implementation of the improvements.
Review and avail Monthly Consolidated Group Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash flow statements with KPIs for Subscribers, Usage, ARPUs and Margins.
Coordinate the preparation of the monthly rolling forecast and submit to Vodacom
Detailed review of monthly cash flow forecasts
Monitor performance closely ensuring risks and opportunities to budget are highlighted to management ahead of time
Margin statements to be availed and circulated to Product managers showing performance to EBIT Margin.
Identify and implement cost and efficiency improvements

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified Accountant with CPA (K)/ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent with an Honors degree from a recognized university;
4-5 years Accounting experience in an international or well-run company
At least 2 years management experience in corporate reporting for financial and management information
Proficiency in using the Hyperion Financial Management system for planning and reporting

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safaricom.taleo.net

October 29, 2024
Field Marketing Manager

Your Impact & Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for

Lead the entire marketing activities in Africa – manage local resources and budgets efficiently.
Work closely with the local sales teams, as well as with the EMEA marketing management and global marketing peers to define and execute effective plans.
Create effective lead generation programs, to grow net new sales pipeline aligned with product launches and regional sales needs.
Drive local social media activities, digital marketing and virtual events.
Work closely with strategic partners and channel teams to build and execute joint marketing activities using marketing funds.
Measure and report out on all campaign results and budget management effectiveness and ROI

Your Knowledge & Skills:

7-10 years of relevant experience in running regional field marketing, including physical and virtual events, campaign management, channel marketing and digital marketing.
Dedicated and ambitious person with inspiring personality, excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple activities at once.
Previous marketing experience from a security company – a significant advantage
Experience in CRM systems (Salesforce & Marketo as advantage).
Competitive analysis and account mapping experience – an advantage
Marketing Education and/or BA an advantage.
Willing to travel up to 30% of the time, in the future

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careers.checkpoint.com

October 29, 2024
Executive Assistant- Finance Division

DESCRIPTION

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for Executive Assistant in the Finance Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the role holder will provide administrative support and staff functions for the Chief Finance Officer, consistent with the administrative policies, guidelines, and procedures of Safaricom.

Key Responsibilities
Chief’s Office Management

Manage the Chief’s Office by responding to enquiries, correspondence both telephone and written directed to Chief.
Book all meetings for the Chief
Organize and co-ordinate all logistics for Chief meetings (both internal & external)
Filing of all documents and correspondence to and from the Chief’s office.

Management of Executive Staff Records

Maintain all personnel files for the top management (GMs , Chiefs, Directors and HODs)
Management/custodian of ex-staff files on terminations and dismissals

Contractor’s Management

Maintain all contractor’s records
Receive invoices from agencies and landlords
Verify all contractors’ payments against assignment contracts and timesheets and prepare payment schedule for approval by Chief.
Verify the Vodafone inter-company invoice related to contractor expenses before forwarding to Chief for approval.

Reports & Presentations

Prepare and consolidate the divisional reports e.g. Annual reports, Weekly Management reports.

Meeting & Event Management

Organize and schedule divisional meetings
Coordinate events/projects e.g. Teambuilding, etc.

Division Administration

Coordinate the Chief’s office transport & travel i.e. issue taxi vouchers, hotel accommodation
Manage Finance Division stationary budget

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

Must have graduated with an upper Second Class honors Degree from an Degree/Diploma in secretarial studies
Overall a minimum of 8 years Administration/PA experience with at least 5 years’ experience as a Senior Personal Assistant to a Head of Department in blue chip company
Good communication skills (written & spoken English)
Excellent organization skills
Experience in working in a big busy financial organization
Team player

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safaricom.taleo.net

October 29, 2024
Internship Program for Persons with Disability Principal Sales Officer – Capacity & IP Services

DESCRIPTION

At Safaricom, we are working hard to build a more inclusive and sustainable world for all. As a digital first technology company, we leverage on technology to create networks that empower individuals to connect and deliver value for our customers and stakeholders.
We are pleased to announce our Persona with Disability internship opportunity for the year 2023 in the Commercial, Business Development, Enterprise Business, Financial Services, Internal Audit, Finance, Corporate Affairs, Human Resources & Technology Divisions.
Through our internship program for persons with disability, we aim to promote inclusivity and enable talented graduates to develop and grow within Safaricom, forming part of our digital and leadership talent pool. The interns learn through cross-functional rotations, extended leadership contact, formal training, leadership development, and a rigorous performance process. Collectively, this holistic integrated & broad approach aims to accelerate development of future leaders in line with our company’s mission.
We are looking for innovative fresh graduates; those who embrace new technologies and are continuously learning; and eager to cease opportunities and create meaningful solutions to various challenges. As a family, we create a conducive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and appreciated. This allows individuals to bring their authentic selves to work as they kick-start their career!

QUALIFICATIONS

What we are looking for:

A degree holder or must be in your final or second last year of your degree program or having graduated with the last 1 year in an accredited institution of higher learning.
Demonstrated creativity, adaptability and learning enthusiasm.
Passion for technology, customers, and commercial savviness
Good academic performance

What is in it for you:

World-class exposure to Technology and Financial Services
Focused mentorship
Cross-functional rotations
Leadership development
Fast tracked career progression
Hybrid and agile ways of working
Attractive Remuneration

Deadline – 07 Jun 2023

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October 29, 2024
Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications Marketing & Corporate Communications Officers

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

Social Sciences/BA Marketing/Commerce
Highly numerate, analytical skills written communication skills.

Experience in the following areas is key:

strategy-development & implementation,
advertising development & execution
brand management-consumer understanding
brand image, elements of the mix
competitor & market analysis
promotion development, execution & evaluation
project management-briefing team
development of critical paths
liaison between stakeholders
execution of project

Key Result Areas

Development of Corporate Brand Strategy & Implementation.
Assist Business Heads & Team in the development of marketing & communication plans for jobs-to-be-done to help achieve business objectives.
Brief & inspire external partners on brand & business objectives & strategies to deliver outstanding advertising materials, media plans & promotions to deliver business results.

Communications and Working Relationships

All business Units & service departments in the bank- branding & marketing issues
Agencies & vendors who provide bank with services
Media & production houses-ad placements, program development & PR related issues

People Management

Supervises immediate team members to ensure that time, quality and other set standards are achieved
Interprets Conditions of Service to immediate team members
Appraises the performance of immediate team members and reviews those for lower level staff
Identifies training needs of immediate team members and recommends appropriate training for them.
Administers disciplinary measures to immediate team members in accordance with the Bank’s disciplinary code and procedures

information security responsibilities

Abide by the bank’s ISMS (Information Security Management Systems) policies and procedures
Safeguard the bank’s information assets in accordance with its ISMS policies and procedures

Compliance Responsibilities

Undertake the annual mandatory refresher training organised by Compliance
Report all suspicious or fraudulent activities to Compliance or via whistle-blowing toll-free line

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October 29, 2024
Engineer – Access Transmission Planning M-Pesa Africa – Cyber Security Prevent & Defence Specialist Specialist – Enterprise IoT Service

Department Description

We are pleased to announce the vacancy of an Engineer – Access Transmission Planning within the Technology 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 Principal Engineer-Transmission Planning Capacity and Optimization, the role holder will be responsible for modeling, planning, design, and optimization of reliable transmission systems /networks in support of fixed services (enterprise and consumer) and back haul requirements for mobile services.

Responsibilities

Delivery of timely and quality Transmission and IP Solutions on Fiber, Microwave, Vsat, IPRAN DWDM, GPON etc. Plans within the project schedule and with the correct constraints (capacity thresholds, reliability etc.)
Compilation of topology maps, schematics, Google route, building entry points & floor plans in GIS formats.
Optimal Transmission design and implementation plans that save on CAPEX and NOPEX requirements.
Maintain accurate Transmission and IP routing plans meeting the service descriptions such as reliability and redundancy.
Review of BOQs against the designs for Fiber, Microwave, IPRAN, GPON, and DWDM projects.
Supplier Management, Analysis of Subcontractors quotations & contracts and Process management with SLA setting with Supplier, Subcontractors, and other 3rd parties.
Monitoring capacity threshold per route in line with set KPIs (70%) booking on links, fiber cores and ducts.
Ensure reliability of planned design to achieve accurate, timely and economical plans e.g., performance of link against link design specs once built.
Ensuring accurate, up-to date database documentation on network planning, design, implementation in addition to capacity planning, Routings, RFIs and fiber core provisioning in TIBCO, Connect Master, Cell base, Map info, atoll, NQMS, OSP Insight etc.
Schedule periodical audit function of on-ground data against database.
Follow proper process with Regulators and Government Authorities and ensure accurate records are maintained for Spectrum usage with CA etc.
Evaluate reliability and cost effectiveness of trials introduced in the network and their ability to keep up with emerging technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication Engineering, or related field.
IP Certification e.g., CCNA, CCNP or CCIE
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with 2 years in a specialized role in a busy telecommunications environment–Involved in Strategy Modeling, Planning, Design and Optimization of reliable transmission systems /networks.
Knowledge in transport/data communication planning design and optimization tools.
Excellent Analytical skills.
Excellent Attention to details.
Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
Excellent Project management and business cases development.
Excellent documentation and reporting skills.

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October 29, 2024
Agricultural Economist

Duties and responsibilities

Facilitation of monitoring and evaluation processes of vegetable business networks engaged in regenerative agricultural technologies and post-harvest practices.
Train business coaches and partners to collect quality data.
Implement, monitor, collect and report data.
Conduct preliminary analysis.
Participatory M&E processes with farmers, partners, and researchers.
Report findings and conclusions
Manage an on-line database of vegetable business networks (VBNs), VBN members, business coaches and project eventsin AkvoFlow.
Facilitate profitability studies of vegetable production and vegetable businesses.
Conduct end-line evaluation study of the project.
In liaison with stakeholders, colleagues, and partners, promote innovations and processes that improve efficiencies in the vegetable value chains.
Promote youth and gender empowerment in vegetable business networks through implementing partners.
Document evidence and lessons learned into high quality documents or media for dissemination.
Liaise with Media Officer and media partners to influence behavioral change of producers towards adoption of generative technologies and circular agri-business practices.
Produce research briefs to influence policy towards a more enabling environment for vegetable business networks and sustainable agricultural practices.
Technical progress and other evaluation reports of grammatically correct and scientific standards.
Facilitate partner meetings and learning events.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Kenya Country Director.

Requirements

Master’s degree in agri-business, socioeconomics, or other related sciences.
Minimum three years’ experience in an international non-governmental organization (NGO) or company.
Proven experience in qualitative and quantitative evaluation studies, baseline studies, and impact assessments.
Proven ability to extract evidence and lessons learned from evaluation exercises and turn these into high quality documents for dissemination.
Proven experience in profitability studies.

Education, knowledge and experience

Master’s degree in agri-business, socioeconomics, or other related sciences.
Minimum three years’ experience in an international non- governmental organization (NGO) or company.
Proven experience in qualitative and quantitative evaluation studies, baseline studies, and impact assessments.
Proven ability to extract evidence and lessons learned from evaluation exercises and turn these into high quality documents for dissemination.
Proven experience in profitability studies.

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www.cifor.org

October 29, 2024