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  • Research Manager, Quantitative Research

    Research Manager, Quantitative Research

    ROLE DESCRIPTION
    An exciting Account Manager role has opened up in the Brand Strategy and Customer Experience team, working on exciting opportunities in telecoms, finance and FMCG sectors. You will be working on some of the biggest brands that you interact with or even use every day.
    You would be responsible for delivering briefs, managing day to day requests, developing contacts and relationships and help in making an impact for our clients by growing their brands and supporting their decision making processes.
    You need to be a tenacious networker, and not afraid to work with all levels of client contacts. This role offers the opportunity for exposure to work being done across the wider Kantar business and domains.
    Part of your role would be to demonstrate the value of our data and ensuring it creates maximum impact within the business, supporting both tactical and strategic work across multiple different teams and divisions.
    You will be joining an ambitious Brand Strategy and CX team, achieving above budget growth with great client feedback ratings, and employee engagement scores in the business. You’ll be given the opportunity to get involved in various workstreams across the team such as thought leadership, brand strategy and brand guidance. You will be responsible for the following:

    Supporting the Consumer & Market Insights, Marketing and Customer Experience teams at client side through daily servicing on the account, maintaining regular dialogue with our key contacts via MS Teams and finding opportunities to make an impact on their business through world-class insights and consultancy
    Active job management and ensuring jobs are run smoothly, profitably and on time
    Delivery of presentations and larger briefs
    Proactively checking data for quality issues and helping to manage these through the appropriate production processes and liaising with the Global Delivery Centre
    Grow your skills set by learning from other teams and growing your network of contacts around Kantar globally
    Being your awesome self and contributing to the great team culture that we have of supporting each other, growing our careers and ensuring that we work hard, celebrate success and play hard too

    ROLE REQUIREMENTS

    Excellent analytical skills, a natural curiosity with the data, ability to tell a story with data and agility to work on your own and support the team
    Strong verbal and visual presentation skills with the ability to put together insightful and impactful presentations, as well as a high standard of written communication
    Highly professional demeanour with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to expand your contact base and build trusting partnership relationships
    A commercial mind set – ability to spot opportunities
    Genuine enthusiasm and interest in brands particularly in the sectors our clients are operating
    The ability to closely manage your own workload and juggle shifting priorities, proactively managing this with the client
    A strong customer service ethic – delivering what you say you will, when you say you will
    Attention to detail, particularly on data quality and robustness (due to the nature of our business)

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  • Territory Account Manager – Rift Region 

Territory Account Manager – Nairobi Region

    Territory Account Manager – Rift Region Territory Account Manager – Nairobi Region

    DESCRIPTION
    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Enterprise Channels Department within Enterprise Business Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
    Brief Description
    Reporting to Manager-Regional Sales, the position holder will ensure they meet overall NPS, revenue and acquisition targets for the assigned territory and work with Safaricom Business Partners to retain, develop, manage and expand the customer base and grow revenues
    Key Roles:

     Development of plans to achieve set billed revenue targets in the territory
    Increase product and Business solutions penetration
    Ensure revenue growth by growing ARPA in the accounts
    Achieve the set NPS targets for the Accounts in the territory
    Ensure achievement of set churn targets for assigned accounts
    Maintain timely and 100% accurate territory reports and all information relevant to the assigned territory
    Develop strong relationships with customers
    Conduct performance reviews with assigned Partner sales teams within the assigned territory and documentation of the same.
    Ensure all accounts are managed through Account Development Plans
    Monitor and supervise partner sales teams to achieve their assigned targets and ensure they have healthy sales pipelines to achieve the revenue targets;

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Honors degree in Business Administration/Bachelor of Commerce degree from a recognized university;
    Must have 3 years’ experience in managing dealers or an indirect channel preferably in FMCG;
    Experience in managing indirect channel in a telecoms environment is an added advantage;
    Strong business Acumen;
    Team player with pleasant outgoing personality & resilience
    Good communication and interpersonal skills
    Proactive, confident, energetic & with ability to work under pressure.

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  • Contact Center Delivery Lead 

Revenue Management (Convergent Billing system) Engineer 

Innovation Engineering Lead

    Contact Center Delivery Lead Revenue Management (Convergent Billing system) Engineer Innovation Engineering Lead

    DESCRIPTION
     
    We are pleased to announce the following Position in the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Reporting to Tech Lead Integration & Contact Center Planning, the position holder will develop, offer technical leadership and delivery for all the Safaricom Contact Center Solutions.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Leading a team of planning engineers in planning and delivery of robust voice and digital contact center platforms while embracing DevOps culture.
    Providing strategic and architectural guidance in development and implementation of complex, multi-tiered, and distributed applications.
    Collaborate and liaise with vendors to ensure that services delivered are as per required standards and comply with company policies.
    Team mentorship and continuous performance management to sustain highly skilled and motivated team members.
    Lead the adoption of AGILE delivery practices, ensure an engaged and motivated team.
    Budget planning, budget rollout execution, vendor management, contract compilation & monitoring.
    Ensure that technical solutions are compliant to all documented Safaricom policies and meet all security standards

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field
    At least 4 years working experience and technical capabilities in Contact Center Systems Deployment.
    At least two years in a leadership role or technical leadership responsibility in large projects delivery.
    Extensive experience with data structures and databases.
    Solid understanding of web services and cloud platforms.
    Design and Development of Genesys Routing Applications for Voice and Multi-Channel using Composer / IRD, with knowledge of SCXML and VXML will be of added advantage.
    Professional experience and knowledge of the telecommunications industry preferred

    Last Date to Apply: Mar 31, 2022

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  • Contact Center Delivery Lead 

Revenue Management (Convergent Billing system) Engineer 

Innovation Engineering Lead

    Contact Center Delivery Lead Revenue Management (Convergent Billing system) Engineer Innovation Engineering Lead

    DESCRIPTION
     
    We are pleased to announce the following Position in the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Reporting to Tech Lead Integration & Contact Center Planning, the position holder will develop, offer technical leadership and delivery for all the Safaricom Contact Center Solutions.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Leading a team of planning engineers in planning and delivery of robust voice and digital contact center platforms while embracing DevOps culture.
    Providing strategic and architectural guidance in development and implementation of complex, multi-tiered, and distributed applications.
    Collaborate and liaise with vendors to ensure that services delivered are as per required standards and comply with company policies.
    Team mentorship and continuous performance management to sustain highly skilled and motivated team members.
    Lead the adoption of AGILE delivery practices, ensure an engaged and motivated team.
    Budget planning, budget rollout execution, vendor management, contract compilation & monitoring.
    Ensure that technical solutions are compliant to all documented Safaricom policies and meet all security standards

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field
    At least 4 years working experience and technical capabilities in Contact Center Systems Deployment.
    At least two years in a leadership role or technical leadership responsibility in large projects delivery.
    Extensive experience with data structures and databases.
    Solid understanding of web services and cloud platforms.
    Design and Development of Genesys Routing Applications for Voice and Multi-Channel using Composer / IRD, with knowledge of SCXML and VXML will be of added advantage.
    Professional experience and knowledge of the telecommunications industry preferred

    Last Date to Apply: Mar 31, 2022

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  • Safaricom Annual Internship -2022/23

    Safaricom Annual Internship -2022/23

    DESCRIPTION
     
    At Safaricom PLC, we take pride in continually investing in talent to ensure that we have the best pool of resources in the market.
    We are pleased to announce an internship opportunity for the year 2022 in the Commercial, Business Development, Enterprise Business, Financial Services, Internal Audit, Finance, Corporate Affairs, Human Resources Divisions & Digital IT.
    Our Internship program runs quarterly i.e. From April to June, July to September, October to December and January to March 2023.  Call for applications will only happen once in the financial year allowing you to plan which quarter of the year you are available for. This internship will seek to expose you to the various teams within your assigned divisions e.g. Sales support, Marketing, Market research, MPESA, HR, Finance, Procurement, Audit, Corporate sales innovation and IT.
    As an intern, you will be exposed to ‘on job training’ and exposure to our experienced leaders throughout the program. Through an internship with us, you’ll tackle business challenges that make a real impact. You’ll work alongside teams performing real tasks and you’ll develop your skills and build your network in a dynamic environment designed to support your long-term career objectives.
    In keeping with our current learning needs, we are looking for University students who meet the criteria indicated below:

    You must be in your final or second last year of any Business-related degree program in an accredited institution of higher learning undertaking a Bachelor’s Degree.
    You must be on break from school during the internship period for any of the quarters within the year.
    Knowledge in any digital vertical within commercial e.g. digital marketing, digital sales, data science will be an added advantage
    Must be available for the full period of the internship program (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm)
    You can only select 1 quarter in the year for which you will be available for the internship
    The internship is for a fixed period of three months without extension.

    QUALIFICATIONS
     
    Ideal candidate’s requirements:

    Desire to gain professional experience and is incredibly eager to learn and explore the corporate environment
    Oral and written communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, as well as the ability to challenge the status quo will enhance a successful internship.
    Basic proficiency in MS office suite skill required.

    As part of the recruitment and on-boarding process the below documents will be required at a later stage.

    Letter from your college indicating you are a student there and/or require internship as part of requirement for course completion.
    NSSF, NHIF, KRA PIN & Bank account details
    Copy of National Identity Card.
    Good conduct & CRB certificate

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  • Executive Officer (Customer Education and Brand in Trade) 

Channel Operations Manager (SME and Channels) 

Category (Segments) Brand Manager 

International Remittance Manager 

Integration Solutions Manager 

Total Rewards Manager

    Executive Officer (Customer Education and Brand in Trade) Channel Operations Manager (SME and Channels) Category (Segments) Brand Manager International Remittance Manager Integration Solutions Manager Total Rewards Manager

    Description
    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for Executive – Customer Education & Brand in Trade, in the Customer Education & Brand in Trade Department within Consumer Business Unit. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Detailed Description
    Reporting to the Chapter Lead – Customer Education & Brand in Trade The job holder will be required to support the Brand CoE Team by coordinating marketing related issues around Communication, PR and Media as well as liaison with agencies and suppliers of various marketing collateral material. The role entails supporting the overall delivery Marketing initiatives for the Brand CoE.
    Responsibilities

    Co-ordinate all CBU sponsorship and Promotional activities in conjunction with the Promotional and Sponsorships team and ensure integration in overall company communication and brand strategy
    Follow-up to ensure diligent adherence and implementation of processes and tools necessary to deliver impactful communication based on robust customer segment insights. Communication will include:

    Advertising
    Promotions

    Sponsorships

    Events
    Launches
    PR

    Co-ordinate with all internal departments regarding upcoming press and media releases
    Ensure 100% availability of all CBU Collateral, Signage, POS material and adherence to the set brand standards
    Market intelligence through regular customer visits and utilizing the insights to enhance marketing activities
    Support initiatives that will yield the achievement of the set CDI targets in Marketing Components within the CBU CDI tracker
    Demonstrate ’Simplicity’, ‘Speed’ and ‘Trust’ in the day to day execution of duties
    Weekly reporting to be submitted to Senior Manager – Enterprise Marketing by Wednesday 5pm. Other reports to be generated within agreed SLA’s
    Follow up to ensure that all POs required for marketing communication to agency, suppliers etc.
    Manage and monitor budgets per campaign to ensure it is within the marketing spend allocated.
    Ensure that marketing budgets and materials requested for are within the marketing budget spends and ensure that materials supplied are utilized at the right time.
    Reconcile all invoices against raised Pos
    Review all estimates sent through from agency to ensure they meet the supply chain set standards

    Qualifications

    A degree in a business related field
    Any background in an Advertising/media agency will be added advantage
    Minimum 5 years in sales related function
    Ability to develop external partnerships and form strategic alliances
    Ability to travel countrywide which might consume upto 50% of your total working hours
    Attention to detail with excellent interpersonal and communications skills

    Deadline: 20th March 2022

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  • Commercial Manager – Enterprise Solutions & IoT Tribe 

Network Administrator

    Commercial Manager – Enterprise Solutions & IoT Tribe Network Administrator

    DESCRIPTION 
    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for Commercial Manager – Enterprise Solutions & IoT Tribe within Enterprise Business Unit. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Detailed Description
    The role holders is responsible for the commercial soundness of propositions developed in the tribe. They guide the profitability and viability of solutions with consideration of market insights. They develop viable commercial models that allow us to partner and take to market propositions. They liase with key stakeholders outside of the tribe to ensure that we are in compliance of all the processes and policies that guide our overall commercial objectives.
    The role will report to Tribe Lead.
    Roles and Responsibilities

    Understanding of the core levers of the business
    Define business strategy – Understanding and translating business operations into a sound and successful commercial model
    Build and improves robust pricing models for a range of products/ propositions, apply value drivers in own decisions and can quantify economic drivers for value creation through pricing strategies
    Drive change through data led insights – Using data to derive insights that drive the successful achievement of mission
    Gather market and industry insights that guide different commercial models and approach to position propositions in the market.
    Drive process excellence and governance – Improves, optimizes existing processes to improve operational and governance controls aligned to mission
    Input into overall GTM strategy – Providing direction on customer led GTM strategies that accelerate product adoption in a profitable manner.
    Proficiency in creating reports and dashboards that span across the business operations to give insights and help the organization in making decision that drives business profitability
    Performs complex analytics to drive the understanding and successful growth of multiple products within the Tribe
    Inform and influences product decisions and product launches within the Tribe
    Basic BPMN Process Modelling, design and implement process performance metrics.
    Independently perform a comprehensive gap analysis to identify wastes and Non-Value Activities in a process and prepare and present a comprehensive gap analysis report.
    Enhances the business control environment through process governance
    Proficient use of various analytical tools (Advanced Excel, Qlik, Allot, Power BI etc.) to drive the understanding and successful growth of multiple products within the Tribe.
    Support and execute product decisions and product launches within the Tribe
    Understands market drivers and can build margin and profitability considerations into pricing models in accordance with best practice guidelines and practices
    Prepare relevant document for business use with minimum supervision e.g Business case, Investment Board papers, Justification documentation.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
    Knowledge of principles of the different technologies required in this tribe- cloud computing, cyber security, IoT and digital business capabilities.
    Experience in Cloud computing, IoT, Cyber security and large B2B projects management. Certification by a recognized professional body will be an added advantage
    Experience in the B2B business models and environments with certifications in this area.
    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
    Professional certifications in commercial management is an added advantage.

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  • Research Intern

    Research Intern

    Purpose of the role:
    To develop an understanding of World panel services, pertinent to the appropriate FMCG sector and to develop the analytical skills and knowledge required of this role, with the view to servicing the client’s contract by responding to client data requests , handling project briefs, delivering required consumer research information.
    Role deliverables/ Behavioral competences:

    Proactively seek to understand the client’s business, world panel products and services and using this knowledge to improve the work you do.
    Employ an appropriately professional tone in all communications including emails, presentation materials, telephone calls and face-to-face meetings
    Assist client contacts in being able to locate and use existing data through your sound knowledge of the content of regular reports, database structures and other regular deliverables
    Take ownership of client requests, ensuring they are acted upon by you in a timely fashion, where appropriate answering client queries with support from your line manager
    Be responsible for/involved in producing the regular deliverables of data and ensuring that they are dispatched on time and accurately.
    Begin to learn how to build stories from the data by recognizing patterns and draw logical conclusions based on your analysis of the data set
    Assist in preparing and delivering presentations to clients. Seek opportunities to practice presentation skills to develop a confident style in delivery.
    Ensure through swift planning, the availability of facilities, materials and work-related resources for all staff.
    Build knowledge of the FMCG environment including macro trends by reading trade press, making store visits, having an opinion on FMCG products and advertising (and their competitor products/advertising) to be able to identify/explain key influencers to market Performance.
    Take part in your own performance management using the KWP appraisal system and ensure you maintain an up-to-date Personal development Plan with your line manager – monitor your progress and find solutions for your development needs.

    Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

    Bachelor’s degree or its equivalence, preferably in Science related field.
    Previous experience of: At least 1 years’ relevant work experience in a FMCG /Marketing / Advertising work environment.
    Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
    Provide a high level of attention to detail
    Communicate effectively, as the job environment requires confident individuals who are socially adept.

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    kantar.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Manager – Integration Solutions 

Manager – Total Rewards

    Manager – Integration Solutions Manager – Total Rewards

    Detailed Description
    Reporting to the Fintech Integration Solutions Tribe the position holder will accountable for interacting with partners in order to deliver integrations, guiding them through the implementation process, and resolving technical issues that happen during the pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation processes. The job holder will collaborate closely with the design, engineering, support, and product development teams to translate feedback from industry partners into actionable product decisions, conduct product demonstrations, assist with proofs of concept, and perform any other work necessary to assist clients in understanding how M-PESA Integration Solutions fits their requirements.
    Responsibilities

    Understand partner business objectives and how they correlate with our solutions; collaborate with partners and internal product teams to identify and assist solution implementation.
    Manage the deployment of new merchant and partner integrations in collaboration with integration engineering teams.
    Guide our partners in integrating with M-PESA as the primary technical contact
    Converting business requirements into technology solutions and complex technical concepts into simple language
    Establish operational excellence by identifying and implementing opportunities that enhance efficiency, eliminate bottlenecks, or optimize business processes and procedures.
    End to end support resolution of developer and partner queries efficiently and effectively on any service channel (phone, case, email, chat, etc.) and ensure all partner requests are closed within SLA. Commitment to work hard on making the experience of integration partners one that improves our net promoter score as financial services.

     
    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
    2+ years of prior experience within the payment industry and/or working at a Fintech company, as well as knowledge of payment solutions with a complex API product, mobile money systems, integrations, or financial systems.
    Expertise and ease in conducting exploratory sessions, participating in C-level presentations, and collaborating with technical counterparts in partner organizations.
    Capability of managing many projects simultaneously and working and collaborating in a global and remote context.
    Strong understanding of Open API implementations technologies such as RESTful and SOAP.
    A customer centric individual who is innovative and adept at identifying prospective client pain areas, and working with others to resolve problems for the enterprise ecosystem (Large enterprises, merchants, MSMEs and government)
    Good communication and presentation skills
    Working experience in a fast-paced, high-growth setting is an added advantage

    Last Date to Apply: Mar 23, 2022

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  • Manager – International Remittance

    Manager – International Remittance

    Detailed Description
    Reporting to the Senior Manager – Universal Payments The position holder will be responsible for the product strategy, execution and expansion of international money transfers. The incumbent will interact regularly with the regulator, various partners and Hubs serving different corridors to ensure sustained growth while managing the contractual obligations and pricing .The incumbent will also ensure additional and adequate ongoing strategic and tactical focus on the proper execution of the overall IMT strategy.
    Responsibilities

    Develop and manage the overall FS IMT strategy from strategic planning through tactical execution
    Own the product roadmap of the organization platform thinking holistically across the entire value chain to further the organization’s position in the market
    Guide the business in the growth of both outward and inward remittances
    Exploit new business opportunities beyond wallet to wallet transactions
    In charge of the overall IMT revenue
    Develop an IMT business strategic partnership framework that defines the contractual engagement for onboarding new partners and Hubs.
    Identify key corridors and strategic partners for key marketing and pricing decision.
    Work closely with existing and new IMT partners to identifying opportunities that will ensure growth on revenue
    Define marketing strategy and plans to grow business in key corridors
    In liaison with the regulatory team drive deeper relationships with the regulator to ensure approval of new partners to new corridors
    Analyze the impact of the grey route partners and devise strategy that will reduce impact on the overall business performance
    Develop targeted IMT loyalty scheme aimed at retaining and recruiting new customers
    Working closely with the AML and AML teams ensure proper due diligence and compliance monitoring on existing and new partners

     
    QUALIFICATIONS

    Degree from a recognized university preferably in Business, Research, Finance or Economics
    A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
    At least 3 years’ experience in private banking or Financial Services industry, demonstrated progression and at least 3 years’ experience in a Telecommunications in a similar position.
    Must have a good understanding of the payment/financial services market.
    Must have excellent financial and analytical skills.
    Must demonstrates an awareness of current events and trends

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    safaricom.taleo.net