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  • Executive Assistant to Managing Director

    Executive Assistant to Managing Director

    Job description
    Overview:
    Bluekey Seidor Kenya is looking for an experienced, reliable and task-orientated Executive Assistant to the Managing Director.
    The Executive Assistant will work directly with C-level executives and will be responsible for performance a number of administrative duties.
    The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their work load and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment.
    Requirements:

    Undergraduate Qualification in Office Management or Business Administration
    4+ Years’ Experience as an Executive Assistant reporting directly to Senior Management
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with ability to become familiar with company-specific programs and software
    Proficiency in collaboration and delegation of duties
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities
    Ability to handle confidential and sensitive material
    Ability to work under pressure to agreed deadlines and adapt to change

    Responsibilities:

    Coordinate executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients (drafting of formal letters and correspondence)
    Uphold a strict level of confidentiality
    Prepare internal and external corporate documents for team members and industry partners
    Provide administrative services including diary management, booking meetings, planning events, organizing travel and preparing travel itineraries, correspondence and prioritizing emails
    Re-Confirmation of meetings day before scheduled
    Accommodation, Visa and travel arrangements for Managing Director and all staff travelling to or from Kenya and East Africa
    Coordinate transport arrangements i.e. the company driver or taxi in regards to airport transfers and foreign guests transport requirements while in-country.
    Expatriates Work Permit Facilitation
    Liaise with external stakeholders e.g. suppliers, lawyers, etc., as required
    Maintain an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents
    Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and clientele
    Coordinate, attend and take minutes for meetings
    Follow up on action points for meetings on behalf of the Managing Director
    Liaise with recruitment officer to arrange follow up interviews with Managing Director and providing feedback
    Office management (project coordination of internal office projects)
    Office maintenance (Telephone system administration and maintenance, furniture, procurement, liaising with suppliers and landlord regarding maintenance and repairs)
    Sourcing of suppliers if and when required
    Responsible for the following on an ad-hoc basis: *Marketing (business cards, marketing collateral, event coordination, event calls, post-event calls and emails, etc.), *Telesales, *Accounts (Debt collection, AMC Calls, follow up on proformas and LPO’s
    Flexibility to work additional / out of hours as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the role and meet the business needs

    Key Attributes:

    Mature, Friendly with a Professional attitude and appearance
    Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
    Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
    Excellent Multitasking ability
    Excellent Time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
    Humble and Patient
    Energetic

    Equity Statement
    We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
    Should you not receive a response within four weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.

  • Call for Akili Dada Board Members

    Call for Akili Dada Board Members

    Akili Dada has a governance board whose key roles are;

    The protection of stakeholders interests by seeking to ensure that Akili Dada strategic direction provides value for its various stakeholders
    Establishing goals for management and monitoring the achievement of organizational goals;
    Appointing and/or replacing the Executive Director and other senior Staff
    Authorizing policies and overseeing the strategic implementation of these policies
    Seeking to ensure that Akili Dada’s internal control and reporting procedures are adequate, effective and ethical and that the organizations strategic direction provides value for its stakeholders.
    In addition to the standard roles and responsibilities of a board member, our Board members are active advocates and ambassadors for Akili Dada and are fully engaged in supporting the Organization to advance its mission.

    We are seeking board members with the following attributes:-

    Respected East African women aged between 25 and 35 years.
    A passion for girls and young women
    Aligned in thinking with the Akili Dada’s vision and mission to nurture transformative leadership in girls and young women from underserved backgrounds to meet the urgent need for more African Women in Leadership
    With strong Advocacy experience or skills in either Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Institutional Capacity Building, Finance/Accounting/Investment, Public Relations and Communications, Resource Mobilisation.
    With experience that spans the development, public and private sectors.
    With strong relationship building skills.
    Well networked across the region and globally.
    With sufficient time to invest in the Board Member role utmost 10 days a year

    The appointment will be effective from 1 December 2018 for a 3-year tenure renewed once upon the satisfactory performance as concluded from the annual Board performance reviews.
    Terms and conditions will be discussed with the successful candidates.

  • Program Officer – Economic Governance 

Program Officer: Democratic Governance And Rule Of Law Program

    Program Officer – Economic Governance Program Officer: Democratic Governance And Rule Of Law Program

    Job Description

    Search closes: 28th September 2018 Reporting To: Program Manager: Economic Governance
    Overall job purpose
    The Program Officer’s core duties will entail provision of technical support in identification and fostering of effective grant making relations in a dynamic, creative and committed manner with a focus on OSIEA’s Economic Governance programming in the Eastern Africa region. The program officer will particularly focus on food security and land rights programming in the region.
    Key Responsibilities

    Provide a bold vision for innovative work that will add value to the existing efforts in the region by identifying grant-making, operational, and advocacy strategies on food security and land rights in Eastern Africa.
    Support the program in conducting relevant legal and policy analyses for internal and external audiences.
    Support in the identification of capacity and institutional development opportunities in partner organizations (grantees).
    Support network/coalition/alliance building for joint advocacy with grantees and constituents targeting governments, donor agencies, service providers, and the general public.
    Oversee administrative duties within the program and supervision of consultants.
    Develop partnerships with the rest of the program staff in the identification and evaluation of emerging and key development trends and priorities in a particular region.
    Scan the external environment to ensure program relevance.
    Engage with civil society actors, attend meetings, solicit and evaluate grant proposals, follow-up with grantees and potential grantees. Conduct site visits as necessary.
    Coordinate meetings, conferences, partnerships.
    Participate in writing, editing or commissioning reports and advocacy documents on the Economic Governance programme.
    Conduct advocacy in collaboration with grantees and constituents targeting governments, donor agencies, service providers, and the general public.
    Represent OSIEA at key functions and meetings related to the Economic Governance program.
    Reporting and budget management (portfolio reviews, monitoring program budget and expenditure etc.)
    Participate in program learning, knowledge generation and management.

    Person specifications

    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
    Eight years of relevant work experience on human rights and social justice.
    Substantive knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience working on land rights and food security in Eastern Africa.
    Experience in grant making
    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
    Ability to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
    Integrity, team work, diplomacy and professionalism will be essential.
    Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically.
    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people.
    Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail.
    Willingness to travel as needed.

    At OSIEA, all employees are expected to work at integrating the organizational values into the performance of their duties and tasks on a daily basis and by participating in in-house working groups designed to uphold the values and foster healthy inter-office communication.

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  • Accountant Partner Projects (national position) based in Nairobi

    Accountant Partner Projects (national position) based in Nairobi

    Reporting to
    Country Finance and Partner Coordinator
    Main purpose of the role:
    The position involves financially monitoring and capacity building of partner implemented projects in urban settings, application of financial and accounting principles to analyse financial information and preparing financial reports, preparing statements and projections, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures to ensure compliance of project expenditures with the financial regulations of Malteser International and donors.
    Responsibilities:

    Correspondence concerning financial and administrative matters for the respective partner projects.
    Control of cash books from partner implemented projects in Kenya according to donor and Malteser standards.
    Ensuring reports are sent on time, complete and in good order
    Preparation of budget controls for Malteser partner projects (according to donor and Malteser budgets and grant contracts) and giving regular feedback of the same to the projects and partners.
    Independent preparation of financial reports, particularly donor reports with subsequent authorization by management.
    Reconciliation and control of partner staff lists, inventory lists, vehicle monthly reports, stock reports, etc. in accordance with the budgets from the projects.
    Regular sorting of vouchers according to donor reports.
    Monitoring of cash requests from partners and assisting in the preparation of the annual projects / location budgets.
    Other duties assigned by the management and/or direct supervisor.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Commerce and/or a recognized certificate or professional qualification in accounting, ACCA or CPA or other related qualification.
    Three to five years practical work experience in administration and finance.
    Experience working with computerized accounting and financial systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs.
    Ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadlines while meeting work demands
    Possesses initiative, flexibility, and is able to work with minimum supervision
    Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc. and experience in using financial accounting software
    Excellent English oral and written language skills.

    Personal Qualities:

    Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities under minimal supervision
    Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle
    Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required
    Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment

    Conditions:
    Starting date: as soon as 10/2018
    Duty Station: Nairobi
    Duration of contract (after probation): annual (renewal possible)
    Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package
    Please note that this is an unaccompanied position
    Please note, these positions are subject to final approval by the donor. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    Malteser International

  • Accounts Assistant

    Accounts Assistant

    Job Description
    We are looking for motivated and qualified professionals to fill the following position:-
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Daily Bank reconciliation and following up on any reconciling items including journal posting.
    Daily downloading of Bank statements and bouncing cheques if any
    Preparation of daily cashflow projection
    Administration of office petty cash and carry out weekly staff advances reconciliation
    Administration and replenishment of branch float and petty cash
    Posting of invoices in the system
    Posting of LPO’S in the system
    Assist/deputize account payable duties
    Any other duties that may be assigned.
    Ensuring vetting officer accounts are reconciled

    Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience

    A University degree from a recognized university in Business related field
    CPA (K) qualification
    At least two (2) years working experience in a busy finance environment
    Proficiency in use of computer applications
    Must have sound analytical, negotiation, interpersonal and good communication skills
    Ability to plan, organize and prioritize (ability to work within strict deadlines and minimum supervision)

    Kindly note that the Company reserves the right to relocate its employees on Temporary or Permanent basis to any of the Company’s branches.

  • Graphic Designer Trainer 

Digital Marketing Creative Kenyan Internships

    Graphic Designer Trainer Digital Marketing Creative Kenyan Internships

    We are Avechi a small startup IT company, we are looking for a lead graphic designer trainer who is willing to take charge of  training a new existing design team of interns, and  meeting company’s goals and objectives
    Responsibilities

    Use their experience and talent to take charge of the company’s branding and develop brand books for our new web ecommerce platforms
    Creating eye-catching layouts for effective branding of our digital campaigns on our new websites and social media platforms
    Develop captivating motion designs for our different web platforms
    Should be able to train and manage a youthful group of graphic design interns at our office to meet company’s targets
    You shall be held responsible for all design jobs and in charge of the design interns in the department

    Job Requirements:

    Should have a start up mentality, as we are a start up. Kindly note you will have to build things from scratch with very little guidance
    Must be highly disciplined and a great time-keeper with leadership qualities
    Must be willing to go the extra mile
    Must have the ability to multi-task numerous projects
    Must be a respecter of authority and can operate in a strict environment with tight deadlines
    Should be an expert in Photoshop, After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite in general
    Must be expert in usage of Colors, Font and Images
    Must be between 24yrs and 28yrs old

    Working hours is: 8am to 5pm
    Probation: 3 months
    Email title: LGDT/9090 APPLICATION FOR LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGN TUTOR AT AVECHI

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  • Programme Support Division Director, Africa Regional Office

    Programme Support Division Director, Africa Regional Office

    Job Description

    Location: Nairobi, Dakar or Johannesburg
    The Africa Regional Office (AfRO) is part of the Open Society Foundations (OSF) network, a global network of national / regional foundations as well as thematic network programmes committed to advancing local knowledge, expertise and agency.
    The network operates in more than one hundred countries. Serving as the liaison for the Africa foundations, AfRO works to strengthen the OSF network’s African work and to inform and influence policy actors at the pan-African and international levels who have the power to advance or obstruct progress towards open society goals.
    Brief description of role: The position reports to the African Regional Director, leading and managing AfRO’s programmatic work to deliver on AfRO’s strategy and work plans.
    The position works in collaboration with the African foundations and thematic network programmes active in Africa towards shared objectives using grantmaking, research, advocacy and other tools to achieve AfRO’s objectives.
    S/he is responsible for the following:
    Key responsibilities

    Providing thought leadership to AfRO and the broader OSF network as concerns Africa;
    Leading the development of AfRO’s substantive strategy and work plans;
    Providing substantive guidance, feedback and support to programme staff executing AfRO’s strategy and work plans;
    Providing leadership and management oversight for AfRO’s programme support division, overseeing building of the division’s budget and tracking of expenditure;
    Monitoring and evaluating strategy and work plan implementation, including grantmaking, research, advocacy and other activities;
    working with programme staff on the above, including through the mounting and delivering of portfolio reviews;
    From time to time, taking responsibility for leading specific projects in AfRO’s strategy and work plans;
    Promoting communication and teamwork within AÍRO team including through regular division and management meetings and liaison as appropriate with human resources on coaching, mentoring and other programme staff development needs.

    Requirements:

    Deep substantive knowledge of social justice issues in Africa as well as critical civic actors and movements on the continent as well as state and intergovernmental institutions;
    Masters’ level university degree or equivalent experience;
    At least ten years previous work experience in programme and advocacy work in Africa, including programme/project management and monitoring and evaluation of social justice work;
    Extraordinary initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically;
    Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, verbal and written communication skills;
    Integrity, confidentiality and professional discretion essential;
    Appreciation of diversity in the work place and inclusive approaches to teambuilding;
    Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people with diverse backgrounds throughout a complex organisation;
    Technologically competent, experienced with database systems, including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word processing programmes at a highly proficient level;
    Knowledge of languages used in the region additional to English preferred;
    willingness to travel as needed.

  • Strategic Designer

    Strategic Designer

    Job description
    About the Role
    ThinkPlace is looking for a Strategic Designer who will be responsible for executing high quality strategic design work on a broad range of projects. The successful candidate will be proficient in design thinking skills and confident in their abilities to operate as part of a design research team.
    Responsibilities

    Support Project Leads to help clients to define a new direction
    Undertake activities that include design research, designing and prototyping new products & services
    Support strategic design activities, including facilitation and coordination of design workshops
    Conducting (ethnographic) user research to inform public policy, behavioural interventions and service delivery
    Redesigning business models, processes, capabilities and structures that create value

    Desired Candidate Profile
    Required Skills

    Amharic speaker – fluent in both spoken and written
    At least 2 years professional experience, or equivalent
    Experience in both design and other fields, including government, development, public health, and other consulting roles
    Have a proficient understanding of design thinking and innovation, and able to help clients to define new direction and navigate their design challenge
    Have strong skills in design and other qualitative research methodologies
    Background and experience in creative design and graphic design

    Does This Sound Like You?

    You are motivated by a sense of urgency and can take the initiative to get things done
    You have the ability to turn abstract ideas into insightful and meaningful products
    You love travelling; the role will be partly based in Ethiopia
    You are confident, and can credibly work with clients
    Inquisitive, keen to learn and have a positive attitude
    Workshop facilitating experience

  • General Manager – Commercial / Sales

    General Manager – Commercial / Sales

    Job Description
    We are looking for a motivated and qualified professional to fill the position of General Manager – Commercial / Sales
    Key Roles and Responsibilities

    Strategy

    Manage sales/marketing budgets and ensure sales targets are met.
    Ensure accurate preparation, and timely submission of sales and marketing reports to management and the Board. In-charge of sales and marketing strategy
    In-charge of product innovation and development of new products.
    Grow the business portfolio, oversee operation of marketing activities/programs, and development of marketing strategies in the company.
    Periodically conduct external and internal business analysis to understand, and adapt to changing client needs
    Implementing branding strategy to ensure Directline brand visibility.
    Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders

    Leadership

    Manage the Sales department and provide leadership to the team.
    Align the operations of the marketing with appropriate technology to increase operational efficiency.
    Prepare periodic reports for marketing/sales to the management and Board Implement marketing policies and ensure efficient administration.
    Understanding the customers and their needs.

    Person Specifications Academic / Professional Qualifications:

    University degree preferably in marketing or sales. A Master’s degree in a related discipline will be an added advantage.
    Possess professional qualification in Marketing with a minimum of diploma level.
    Good progress in ACII or equivalent from a recognized Insurance Institute.
    Experience MUST have at least five (5) years’ experience in a busy sales or marketing department in a senior position preferably in the insurance or financial industry
    Supervisory and leadership skills managing team/department performance and staff

    Skills and Attributes

    Compelling communication – ability to convey information and ideas in a clear and focused manner
    Business Savvy – demonstrated keen understating of business operations and levers (systems, processes, departments, functions) that drive profitable growth
    Ability to initiate and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders.
    Possess leadership skill and ability to work with diverse teams
    Knowledge of operations of insurance industry and its interface with the Insurance Regulatory Authority.
    High level of integrity and honesty.
    Business strategy formulation and execution ability Sound Analytical and IT relevant skills.
    Member of a professional marketing body Application Instructions

  • Creative Graphics Designer

    Creative Graphics Designer

    Details:
    Graphic designer: Create visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.
    Requirements:

    Proven graphic designing experience
    Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
    Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
    Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas
    Up to date with industry leading software and technologies (In Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop etc)
    Highly proficient in all design aspects
    Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines

    Responsibilities:

    Scheduling project implementation and defining budget constraints
    Working with a wide range of media and using graphic design software
    Thinking creatively and developing new design concepts, graphics and layouts
    Cultivate a solid body of work
    Take the design “brief” to record requirements and clients’ needs
    Schedule project implementation and define budget constraints
    Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software
    Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts
    Prepare rough drafts and present your ideas
    Amend final designs to clients comments and gain full approval
    Work as part of a team with copywriters, designers, stylists, executives etc.
    Responsible for art working and applying designs across a range of medias, so an eye for detail and the ability to work fast and faultlessly are both essential. You’ll also be directly involved in the creative design process for projects from start to finish, working with the rest of the team to develop ideas and solutions for clients.
    Managing tasks and your own workload using our online project management and crime tools is really important, as is the ability to manage multiple projects at once, take ownership of your work and deliver end results that surpass the initial brief.
    Working with the web development team in designing websites
    Designing new and updating current client literature following corporate branding guidelines
    Creating new brand collateral for clients, including concept development
    Designing shots and online adverts
    Designing and producing in-house marketing collateral
    producing promotional material for clients
    Work with internal teams to generate ideas for pitching and proposals
    Providing quality control over own work
    Following best practice with the design and creative team
    Working with other team members to deliver projects and activity to deliver against deadlines.