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  • Deputy Finance Manager – Grants

    Deputy Finance Manager – Grants

    Requirements

    University education in accounting with at least 7 years of relevant experience
    Experience in financial and accounting services
    Experience in project or cost accounting
    Fluent in written and spoken English
    Experience with an ERP, familiarity with Agresso Unit 4 and Vision XL is an advantage
    Strong computer skills in word processing, database and other relevant office applications.
    Strong analytical and supervisory skills
    Competent in personal organization and priority setting, with the ability to work efficiently under time pressure and manage multiple priorities.
    Has initiative and capable of working independently as well as an effective team player.
    Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
    Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individuals.
    Able to work with minimum supervision

    Education, knowledge and experience

     Bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least 7 years of relevant experience

    Personal attributes and competencies

     Experience in financial and accounting services
     Experience in project or cost accounting
     Fluent in written and spoken English
     Experience with an ERP, familiarity with Agresso Unit 4 and Vision XL is an advantage
     Strong computer skills in word processing, database and other relevant office applications.
     Strong analytical and supervisory skills
     Competent in personal organization and priority setting, with the ability to work efficiently under time pressure and manage multiple priorities.
     Has initiative and capable of working independently as well as an effective team player.
     Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
     Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individuals.
     Able to work with minimum supervision

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  • Head of Recovery & Remedial Management

    Head of Recovery & Remedial Management

    Responsibilities:

    Build, develop and lead the Debt Recovery team to manage the Bank’s debt collection service
    Manage a portfolio of clients whilst developing and maintaining new commercial opportunities, taking opportunities to sell the services that the Bank offers
    Liaise directly with clients, third parties and colleagues in departments to maximise collections performance whilst also ensuring good client outcomes
    Provide technical and strategic advice about debt collection services and procedures, both externally and internally
    Have an appropriate level of knowledge of all banks’ business, background and circumstances and fully understand the client requirements
    Ensuring that bad debt provisions are maintained and write offs managed in line with the bank’s policies and procedures
    Working alongside colleagues across the bank, minimise litigation,  resolve contractual disputes pre-proceedings and deal with contested matters up to trial
    Maintain high standards of financial management and record keeping
    Undertake effective due diligence processes at all times
    Act in the best interests of the Bank at all times
    To achieve financial objectives including cash collection and billing
    Remain vigilant for changes in regulations and legislation
    Ensure all file audits and monthly reviews are completed accurately and within agreed timescales
    Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of appropriate regulations and internal policies and procedures in relation to debt recovery
    Comply and uphold the bank’s policies and procedures, such as health and safety, IT, security, email and anti-virus policies and equality and fair treatment
    Be flexible to carry out any other reasonable task as requested within the office environment.

    Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

    A good manager with finance and legal knowledge plus practice
    Proven ability to develop new business and maintain existing contacts
    Experience of working in a commercial debt recovery environment would be an advantage
    Good IT skills and knowledge are essential
    Judgement to balance commercial debt recovery and compliance risks to achieve positive outcomes
    Maintains the highest professional standards
    Ability to build supportive relationships with everyone across the firm
    Excellent communication and leadership skills with an ability to influence at all levels
    Excellent organisational skills
    Able to multi-task, manage time effectively and keep calm under pressure

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  • Enterprise Architect Solution Architect Area Chapter Lea

    Enterprise Architect Solution Architect Area Chapter Lea

    Brief Description
    Reporting to the Senior Manager IT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture, the role holder will shape and drive end to end Architecture for IT for Safaricom ensuring that our technology assets continuously evolve to deliver best customer experience, enable new rich services and meet future operational targets. This role requires a high caliber individual with strong strategic mindset. Solid understanding of IT Architecture together with underlying IT infrastructure is a key imperative. He/ She should be inquisitive, always keeping abreast with emerging IT best practice. The role holder should additionally have a track record of working effectively with a wide set of stakeholders on complex technology programs.
    Detailed Description

    Manage target architecture vision and roadmap in alignment with Safaricom strategy.
    Design, develop and deploy Enterprise Architecture practices, standards, frameworks and patterns.
    Test and onboard new technologies and suppliers to drive innovation and meet emerging business requirements.
    Provide thought leadership on contextualization of global best practice for Safaricom Enterprise Architecture and IT strategy
    Develop standards to guide Solution Architecture practice and other teams in day-to-day delivery.
    Lead the evaluation and selection of hardware and software products
    Develop and maintain the technology roadmap for assigned area, collaborating with business and IT partners to ensure that the roadmap creates business value with technically sound solutions.
    Provide key inputs into financial management processes to align budget priorities with strategy and architecture.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    University degree in Information Technology or a telecommunications biased discipline.
    Experience of leading development of complex technology strategies, architectures or roadmaps
    Experience in End-to-End Solution Architecting
    Demonstrated experience implementing standard architecture and governance frameworks in a busy IT environment. TOGAF preferred.
    Certification in leading Architecture frameworks will be added advantage. This may include TOGAF, CGEIT.
    Good understanding of broad set of technologies used in IT.
    At least 7 years’ experience working in a software engineering or planning role or End-to-End for BSS or OSS applications.
    Demonstrated experience working within financial and supplier management processes.

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  • Senior Manager – IOT & ICT Presales, Architecture & Integration Senior Manager, Group Reporting Group Treasurer Engineer – Fixed Delivery Assurance Principle Engineer-Core Network Support (Fixed Data Services) Engineer – Radio Access Network Support Chapter Lead – Billing Engineering Technical Product Owner (TPO)- Enterprise Billing Automation Manager – Integrated Media

    Senior Manager – IOT & ICT Presales, Architecture & Integration Senior Manager, Group Reporting Group Treasurer Engineer – Fixed Delivery Assurance Principle Engineer-Core Network Support (Fixed Data Services) Engineer – Radio Access Network Support Chapter Lead – Billing Engineering Technical Product Owner (TPO)- Enterprise Billing Automation Manager – Integrated Media

    Brief description
    Reporting to Head of Department – Technology Enterprise Services, the position holder will be responsible for executing the IOT / ICT Operating Model to position Safaricom to be a technology company by 2025, build the winning team in IOT / ICT delivery in the region and Scaling IOT & ICT presales engagement, architecture and integration of  Solutions and Services to provide defined customer outcomes while providing a superior customer experience.
    He/she will also be responsible for building a reliable, dependable, market leading advisory centre on matters IOT/ICT for Enterprise Customers, managing critical relationships with key internal stakeholders and external partnerships in delivering to the enterprise customer.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Define & aligning Safaricom long term Enterprise Architecture transformation Strategy to support business strategy
    Oversee building business plans, strategic direction, and standards for procedures and policies as they relate to Safaricom Systems architecture
    Align the current and future architecture Standards to industry standards and frameworks while keeping alignment to Vodafone Group architecture guidelines.
    Establish Enterprise Architecture principles and governance processes
    Drive Secure by design framework for all Enterprise Solutions
    Own and Enforce Design Gates.
    Engage Business Partners/ SBU’s to obtain User Application Requirements
    Assessing server, storage and infrastructure sizing coming out of User Requirements
    Analyzing hardware sizing to meet application requirements
    Design load balancing and clustering solutions according to architecture standards
    Recommend solutions based on features & capabilities of existing/anticipated technologies
    Engage together with System Development/New Service Development / Service Platform Development teams to ensure application requirements are understood and translated to technical solutions.
    Design, develop and supervise implementation of test plans and report findings, in addition to making recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
    Ensure application of best practice in Service Delivery Models for Safaricom.
    Drive adoption of ISO, eTOM or ITIL into Business delivery models in Safaricom.
    Drive uniformity of Safaricom Standards across the board.
    Budgeting and forecasting.
    Prepare CAPEX & OPEX forecasts and budgets to meet business requirement,
    Monitor and control OPEX expenditure for the section as required meeting corporate objectives.
    Attract & recruit the best talent
    Develop the team through learning initiatives, mentoring & coaching
    Team Engagement though constant feedback & communication, performance discussions
    Drive attainment of efficiencies through automation of processes/activities

    QUALIFICATIONS

    BSC Degree in one of the following: (Computer Science / Telecommunications/Electronic Engineering/ ICT
    Minimum 3 years in managing a Business Analysis and Architecture team in a telecommunications environment.
    Minimum 8 years’ experience in Business Analysis and Architecture environment
    Additional certifications in Project Management, Advanced Management of software systems, Database managements will be an added advantage
    Proven managerial experience leading a team of qualified professional engineers within a GSM network
    The jobholder will be a highly specialized and multifunctional individual.
    Strong results and performance orientation.
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.   
    Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

    Closing date: 31 May 2022

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  • Chapter Lead – Systems Engineering Technical Product Owner– Zero Touch Technical Product Owner – Insights Technical Product Owner – Service Desk Engineer – IT Service Desk IPCC Planning Engineer Data Centre Networks Engineer

    Chapter Lead – Systems Engineering Technical Product Owner– Zero Touch Technical Product Owner – Insights Technical Product Owner – Service Desk Engineer – IT Service Desk IPCC Planning Engineer Data Centre Networks Engineer

    Detailed Description
    Reporting to the Technical Tribe Lead – Service Management Department the position holder will provide technical leadership for the development and integration of Service Management Products & Services offered to internal and external customers with the goal of delivering high quality solutions within approved schedules.
    Key Responsibilities

    To provide technical leadership in the development, configuration and integration of all Service Management solutions/systems in line with the Service Management strategy;
    To actively participate in defining strategy, roadmaps and architecture design for Service Management products;
    To drive the delivery of new ways of working in Service Management with the goal of ensuring at least 50% of Service Management projects are delivered through agile methodology;
    To ensure timely delivery of projects assigned with the goal of ensuring high quality standards are met and solutions are operationally viable. Responsible for ensuring First Time Right delivery of all solutions developed;
    To enhance processes and DevOps to improve delivery and increase efficiency by focusing on continuous improvement;
    To ensure all delivered products are accurately documented and following the DevOps cycle;
    To lead, mentor and help develop Service Management Engineers to deliver high quality solutions and demonstrate Industry best development practices;
    To ensure successful end to end configuration and integration is done in line with the change management process;
    To actively contribute to the management of the projects by ensuring timely delivery of projects assigned with the goal of ensuring high quality standards are met and solutions are operationally viable;
    To manage engagement with respective products owners and Business stakeholders;
    To perform regular team and one-on-one engagements;
    To actively participate and contribute to CAPEX & OPEX budgeting;
    To operate within approved CAPEX & OPEX expenditure for the domain to meet sectional objectives.

    Qualifications

    BSc. Degree in Telecommunication Engineering/Electrical & Electronics engineering/Computer Science/IT or Software Engineering.
    Experience in running digital transformation programs successfully;
    Extensive experience working with agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, BDD and TDD;
    5 years’ experience, 2 years of which leading a team of Engineers in a busy telecommunication/ IT environment or Software Engineering;
    Proficiency in networking protocols – TCP/IP, DNS and load balancing;
    Working knowledge in Unix systems and Databases – Oracle, MySQL;
    Working knowledge of security encryption solutions – SSL, firewalls, VPN, IPsec;
    Strong experience in programming/scripting language(s) – Python, or equivalent.

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  • Core Network Support Engineer – Packet Core Principal Legal Counsel- Financial Services Senior Officer – Partner & Inventory Management

    Core Network Support Engineer – Packet Core Principal Legal Counsel- Financial Services Senior Officer – Partner & Inventory Management

    Detailed Description
    Reporting to the Manager – Core Network Data, the position holder will be responsible for operation, maintenance, optimization, automation, transformation, implementation & support of Mobile Core Network equipment and services, with emphasis on packet core.
    Key Responsibilities

    Responsible for implementation, Operation and Maintenance of EPC network elements: SGSN/MME, GGSN/PGW/SGW, PCRF, DNS, EPSN for 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and IOT networks.
     Integration of RAN systems: BSC, RNC, eNodeB, gNodeB,etc to the core network.
    Integration to downstream systems: Billing, HLR/HSS Datacom Nes: CGNAT, Firewalls, DNS, etc.
    Implementation of new technologies and services in the Packet Core network e.g NBIOT, voWiFi, VoBB, VoLTE,etc.
    Perform packet tracing and complex logs analysis for Packet Core Nodes in the 2G,3G,4G & 5G EPC domains.
    Exceptional troubleshooting skill is required to solve the customer issues before involving to the equipment vendor/manufacturers.
    Proactive maintenance and monitoring of key network and system to ensure adherence to KPI agreements.
    Configuration management and strict adherence to underlying governance structures.
    Perform BCP exercises and documentation as per BCP calendar.
    Develop and implement predictive analysis to avert system faults/incidents.
    Fault/incident resolution within SLA while adherence to underlying governance.
    Assist with the design process and assists in guidance with regards to practices, procedures, and techniques.
    Works with Business Agile teams and technology teams to determine if Core Network infrastructure and applications fit specification and technical requirements.
     Tests and evaluates systems, subsystems, and components.
    Acts as a technical contact and liaison for outside vendors and/or customers.
    Troubleshoots and resolves complex Core network issues affecting customer experience
    Operates and optimizes Core Network Packet Core to improve customer data experience.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related certification.
    Generally requires 3-5 years related experience.
    Hands-on knowledge in the following areas:

    Packet Core components in 2/3/4/5G:SGSN/MME, GGSN/PGW/SGW, PCRF.
    Telco Cloud implementations of EPC using virtualized network functions, cloud- network functions, physical network functions.
    Strong telecommunication callflow know-how in IP,LTE ePC, 5G, NBIOT.
    VoLTE/VoWiFi/VoBB callflow and applications.

    Practical (testing, troubleshooting, application) knowledge of above technologies.
    Knowledge and experience in using various test, packet capture and measurement equipment.
    Basic knowledge of linux administration.

    Closing date: 29 May 2022

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  • Senior Officer-Supply Chain Performance Management

    Senior Officer-Supply Chain Performance Management

    DESCRIPTION
    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy Senior Officer-Supply Chain Performance Management within Finance Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Reporting to the Senior Manager-Supply Chain Enablers, the position holder will be responsible for management of company’s supplier performance management framework in order to ensure growth in value-adding partnerships with suppliers and risks are well managed.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Supplier classification and segmentation.
    Development and review of performance timetable as per contract performance.
    Scheduling of performance reviews and ensure all contracts are covered.
    Support in developing Supplier improvement plans and administration/monitoring.
    Tracking, reporting and performance analysis.
    Ensure the Service Level Agreements are robust and aligned to key measures.
    Develop and lead quarterly review meetings for all strategic contracts.
    Ensure that correct OSH classification is done in the contract Supplier database.
    Enforce risk treatment from tender stage and captured in the contract management system.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    A Graduate with a Degree in any relevant field from a recognised University.
    Professional certification in Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
    Have at least 2-3 years’ relevant work experience in a supply chain field.
    Good knowledge of MS office.
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
    Experience managing external stakeholders.

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    safaricom.taleo.net

  • Engineer Energy Optimization Senior Engineer, Energy Database Developer& Data Analyst Engineer Energy Planning & Design Engineer Power Implementations Enterprise Services Optimization Engineer

    Engineer Energy Optimization Senior Engineer, Energy Database Developer& Data Analyst Engineer Energy Planning & Design Engineer Power Implementations Enterprise Services Optimization Engineer

    Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Design the position holder  whose scope for this position is Energy Performance Optimization, will be responsible for end to end ownership of energy systems digitalization, automation in full consideration of energy efficiency and reduction in energy consumption, energy systems digitalisation and automation initiatives spectrum of network(Data centre, Hub sites, BTS sites)in the region assigned cluster.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Drive implementation of energy systems digitalization and automation.
    Energy data analysis and presentation.
    Lead Energy consumption reduction and increase in Energy efficiency drive initiatives.
    Energy project management governance to ensure conformance with data center standards and risk integration of energy projects into existing systems.
    Liaise with Data Center OPS/Energy Planning/ Energy Implementation teams, and Regional Network Maintenance team to ensure Optimized energy supply and utilization.
    Health and safety standards are maintained and improved during project execution.
    Carbon emission reduction.
    Energy equipment inventory management.
    Vendor Selection for different projects evaluation of EOI and RFP documents for vendor selection.
    Vendor management evaluation and appraisal for Energy equipment performance, vendors support and SLA performance and project implementation contractors.
    Lead in Energy Audits (Legal-Eppra and ISO).

    QUALIFICATIONS

    A minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication, Computer, IT or related field.
    Should have demonstratable 3yrs experience working in energy system in telecommission environment.
    Should demonstrate expertise IT/computer skills.
    Should demonstrate proficiency in Data analytical and presentation skills.
    Knowledge of Data Center Management systems including, CEM/CMVP and accreditation is an added advantage.

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  • Software Engineer Intern

    Software Engineer Intern

    Responsibilities

    Hands-on development of webapps, which includes development of HTML/CSS and web pages based on wireframes and visual designs.
    Development of dynamic and engaging web functionality using JavaScript and scripting languages.
    Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
    Thoroughly test your work on multiple browsers and mobile devices.
    Demonstrate effective communication with fellow team members and management.
    Rapidly prototype ideas to learn what works and how to elevate concepts to the next level.
    Design, build and maintain client-side and server-side architecture.
    Build front-end applications with appealing UI/UX.
    Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.
    Developing and designing effective and secure APIs as well as working with third-party APIs.
    Conferring with teams to resolve conflicts, prioritize needs and develop solutions.
    Developing and validating test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.
    Maintaining an understanding of the latest web applications and programming practices.
    Identifying problems uncovered by customer feedback and testing and correcting respective problems.
    Evaluating code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
    Agility and on-time delivery of assigned projects.
    Write technical documentation.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related area
    Strong proficiency with HTML5, CSS & JavaScript and jQuery (React is a bonus)
    Experience programming in Python, C# or Java Experience writing code from scratch
    Strong communication and presentation skills.
    Self-motivated and results oriented.
    Ability to interact with cross-functional teams.
    Strong problem-solving abilities.
    Highly developed analytical and organizational skills.
    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

    Qualified applicants are encouraged to send their application letters and CVs to careers@trustgro.com with the subject “Software Developer Intern” on or before 27th May 2022.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    careers@trustgro.com

  • Enterprise Services Optimization Enterprise Gold Support Engineer Enterprise Platinum Support Engineer Principal Engineer, Data Center Strategy and Energy Standards

    Enterprise Services Optimization Enterprise Gold Support Engineer Enterprise Platinum Support Engineer Principal Engineer, Data Center Strategy and Energy Standards

    Detailed Job Description
    Reporting to the Senior Manager – Enterprise Service Support, the position holder is responsible for performing complex 2nd Line technical support operations for enterprise customers as well as support digital services as per respective portfolio, perform 2nd line support for escalations from the Enterprise Service Support teams (ECS and Platinum) and liaise with internal stakeholders and vendors to offer permanent solutions to recurring problems.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Problem management, deep dive on recurring incidents.
    Partner management

    Performance tracking and service reviews
    Track and schedule customer preventive maintenance
    Partner technical training
    Systems  access
    Complex site visit support
    H and S

    Customer project execution complex and time bound, reviews and redesigns of existing customer solutions.
    Drive automation agenda e.g. creation of robots to create efficiencies within ESS.
    Service migrations, relocations, decommissions, upgrades and downgrades.
    Technical escalations  with backend teams and vendors, especially on global or specific customer incidents that work around was provided.
    Liaison and coordination of CRQs and change management to avoid and reduce customer impact, review pre-checks and post checks.
    Vendor and partner evaluations.
    Enterprise customer facing systems licensing e.g managed security end point licensing.
    Ensure all customer solutions are documented.
    Ensure communication progressively and properly done to all stakeholders weekly and monthly reporting on link performance.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Degree in Telecoms, Engineering, IT, Physics or Math or any other relevant qualification.
    Minimum 3 years’ experience in a busy ISP/Telco in managing large IP and transport networks.
    Must have network connectivity certifications on professional level .i.e. CCIP, CCNP, CCVP, CCSP HCNP, HCIP, CWNP and above.
    Strong understanding of emerging digital technologies: SDWAN, IoT, managed security services (Cisco ASA/Fortinet/Cyberoam/SOPHOS), AWS, Microsoft Azure, VMware, IoT, Telematics, RPA. Certifications and practical hands-on experience on the same is an added advantage.
    Knowledge in Python, Java, Kubernetes. Certification on the same is an added advantage.
    CISA, CISM, CEH certifications are an added advantage.
    Strong knowledge of microwave and fiber transmission and access technologies i.e. TDM,SDH plus experience with vendors like Rad.
    Ability to manage/troubleshoot a large service provider transmission and IP network.
    Conversant with IPv4, IPv6 Addressing Schemes, Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM), VLANs, IP QOS, Triple play services.
    Knowledge in ISP services; DNS, SMTP, POP3, RADIUS/PPPoE, Web Hosting,
    Knowledge of data networking and networking protocols in reference to the WAN and LAN environments.
    General knowledge in all layers of data communications, customer applications and associated technologies.
    Knowledge and experience with network operating systems such as Cisco IOS, IOS-XR, IOS-XE and Huawei OS.
    Candidate should demonstrate deep and wide knowledge ITIL, Agile, SCRUM, DevNet frameworks and relevant certifications.
    Strong technical analysis, troubleshooting, and problem resolution skills, including research of customer issues, issue re-creation, and log file analysis and experience in offering technical support to enterprise customers.
    Strong work ethic capability to influence cross-functional teams and to build trust with team, clients, and internal departments. Capacity to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
    Ability to understand and communicate highly complex technical issues, commitment to quality.

    Closing date: 22 May 2022

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