Company Founded: Founded in 2010

Head of Community and Ecosystem

Job Description
As Head of Community and Ecosystem, you will lead, coordinate, and manage the community experience and infrastructure, and foster growth and engagement. The ideal candidate has significant experience in developing custom strategies and building communities, spearheading community engagement programs, and working cross-functionally to ensure all activities adhere to our brand standards.
The Community Lead will work closely internally with the CEO and Practice Leads to grow and create tailored, creative community strategies to best serve our different audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Ecosystem Development & Public Relations

Represent the company externally, raising awareness of our brand and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement with key stakeholders within the wider tech ecosystem.
Drive new member acquisition and build an active and engaging community of entrepreneurs.
Oversee business development by driving and managing memberships and partnership opportunities
Lead and run Partner Sponsored and curated events which helps in driving visibility of the Hub and the company brand awareness.

Stakeholder Management

Maintain relationships with external leads and partners of the HUB.
Identify key stakeholders to understand their needs, build relationships and collaborate on impactful outcomes.
Work together with the Startup support unit to drive and implement community engagement strategies and programs.
Strategically contribute to business growth initiatives by building relationships with the community across a range of stakeholder types.

Community Management

Stimulating engagement by interacting with followers and the company’s audience.
Develop creative approaches to engagement with the community members
Responsible for providing direction and communication strategy for community engagement across all channels.
Liaise with the Communications Unit to monitor analytical reporting in line with established KPIs.
Conduct partner and market research to identify opportunities and inform strategic partner planning.
Define cross-functionally and implement a roadmap of exciting events, education initiatives, workshops, meetups, and focused sessions, including keynotes and speakers at industry and branded events to help target stakeholders evaluate our capabilities and learn how to contribute to community-driven innovation.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following experience

A Masters Degree from an accredited university. An MBA or any business-related field is desirable.
5 years experience in startup community management, Strategic account management, or/and business development (B2B, B2G).
Exceptional stakeholder management ability and community building experience.
Excellent communication, public speaking and writing skills.
Strong knowledge of the technology and innovation ecosystem in Africa.
You enjoy and have experience with writing blogs and/or community management and/or public speaking or similar activities.

Knowledge of:

The technology market landscape and the innovation landscape in Kenya and across Africa.
Community and Stakeholder Management.
Experience with SEO and social media from a professional perspective.

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October 28, 2024
Roving RH Clinical Mentor

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide technical support in the implementation of RMNCH/FP activities. The Family Planning/ Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health FP/RMNCAH) Mentor will co-located at the county/sub-county level and provide hands on support and technical assistance to the County/Sub County Health Management Team (C/SCHMT) to strengthen the quality and utilization of reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health services**
Key Responsibilities

Support SCHMTs to provide quality clinical RH services at MCH and Maternity Units as per the national guidelines and standards.
Support other service providers in the health facility by recommending innovative approaches to quality RH services including respectful maternity care, group ANC model of care, EPI and targeted outreaches, in accordance with the MOH guidelines.
Mentor other service providers in MCH and maternity attending to children, family planning, pregnant and/or breastfeeding women.
Liaise with other project staff working in the community to address issues of defaulter tracing and social determinants of health to mitigate the impact of those infected and affected by HIV along the RMNCH/FP continuum to include PMTCT.
Strengthen linkages and referrals within and between health facilities.
Ensure quality of care for all patients seeking services through hands-on mentorship and trainee/mentee follow up.
Through trainee/mentee follow up, ensure the documentation of appropriate services rendered to patients is done in the relevant service registers and electronic medical records (EMR).
Support RH/HIV/MNCH service integration.
Strengthen data reviews and use for decision making.

Knowledge and Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with 2 years’ relevant experience in successful field implementation of RH/FP/MNCH programs in Kenya.
Must be a Registered Nurse with valid practice license
At least 2 years’ experience in successful field implementation of RH/FP/ MNCAH programs in Kenya. (Experience in Long-acting contraceptives reversible and permanent, added advantage).
Demonstrated skills in integration of RH/FP/MNCAH with other health areas such as HIV and TB
Demonstrated skills in designing and rolling out GoK-endorsed approaches that result in improved uptake of services for family planning, reproductive health and maternal health.
Up-to-date knowledge on Family Planning, Focused Antenatal Care, EmONC, EPI, IMNCI & PMTCT, Cervical Cancer Screening, supportive supervision, and quality improvement systems

Experience conducting training and capacity building related to data quality, data dissemination and information use (DDIU), and other M&E related issues for health facility staff, community projects and others.

Skills in conducting data quality audits and coaching for improved data performance
Knowledge and skills in online reporting platforms and/or statistical packages.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint).

Knowledge of different data collection approaches for facility- and community-based health project work.

Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org. Please indicate the Job Title provided on the subject line while sending your application & CV in one folder (pdf format) including salary requirements and availability to be received not later than 28th February 2022 at 1700hrs EAT.

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gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org

October 28, 2024
Software Engineer

About the job
Working in a collaborative team, apply knowledge in software development to provide solutions in assigned tasks.
Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
Proficiency in front-end development and basic knowledge such as HTML5, CSS3, and HTTP requests.
Proficiency in VUE framework development and experience in using element UI.
Proficiency in JavaScript, H5/TypeScript, and various script debuggers, such as chrome/Postman, to quickly locate problems.
Proficient in at least one of the three Vuejs/Angularjs/Reactjs frameworks, have a proficient skill of at least two mainstream programming languages, design patterns, and component technologies, including Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Nodejs, Android-Java, HTML5, and C++.
Have good skills in common data structures and algorithms. Have general knowledge of software engineering and agile development.
Have good skills in common software performance and reliability problem analysis methods and tools.
Have a good skill of common software design modes, and master the tools and methods of software system design.
Experience in the development of innovative services such as digital catering, retail, and payroll based on the AppCube ecosystem highly desired.

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October 28, 2024
Consultant to undertake ESARO Strategic Note Baseline Assessment – Homebased

Objectives Of The Assignment

During the development of the Strategic Note, ESARO team established baselines for some of the indicators. The purpose of this assignment is to validate the identified baselines and establish the status where gaps exist. The objective of the baseline assessment will be to determine quantitatively and qualitatively the current situation in relation to the main outcomes of the Strategic Note.

The baseline assessment will provide the indicator benchmarks on which any changes and progress resulting from ESARO interventions will be measured.

Duties And Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

The consultant will report to the ESARO Monitoring and Reporting Specialist and is expected to undertake the following:
Review the UN Women Global Strategic Plan and the ESARO Strategic Note to get a proper understand on the content.
Review the ESARO results framework and monitoring and evaluation plan to validate the indicators and proposed data sources then share a data collection plan.
Undertake literature review and interviews to establish the status and update all the baselines for all outcome level indicators.
Present findings to UN Women ESARO team in a validation meeting.
Finalize the results framework with the established baseline data.

Deliverables

Presentation of baseline findings in a workshop.
Revised ESARO results framework with all baselines updated.

Work Schedule

Deliverables

Timelines

Payment Percentage

Presentation of baseline findings in a workshop.

4 weeks after signing the contract

50%

Revised ESARO results framework with all baselines updated.

2 weeks after the presentation workshop

50%

Competencies

Core Values

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

Ability to monitor and collect research data to assess accuracy, validity, and integrity.
Ability to observe, monitor, collect, and record data.
Ability to assess the accuracy, validity, and integrity of the data.
Coordination of work/Facilitation; ability to assist a group or individuals to accomplish specific goals.

Education

Required Skills and Experience

Master’s degree in social sciences, development, monitoring and evaluation or equivalent.

Experience

At least ten years of experience in carrying out, leading, and coordinating evaluations and/or research.

Language Requirements

Fluency in spoken and written English is required

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jobs.undp.org

October 28, 2024
Intern Finance Intern Communication and External Relations Intern Risk and Quality Assurance Intern Corporation Secretary and Legal Services Intern Human Resource & Administration

Job Reference: CAK/01.02/2022
Academic Qualifications

Finance – Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

General requirements:

Beneficiaries of the Authority’s Young Professionals Program, and Internship are not eligible; andMust be below 35 years of age.

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Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are advised to submit their applications quoting the respective Job Reference number to: The Director-General
Competition Authority of Kenya
P.O Box 36265-00200
NAIROBI.
Through;
Email:recruitment@cak.go.keThe application shall include: Applications close on 7 th March, 2022 at 1700hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification. The Competition Authority of Kenya is “An ALL Inclusive Employer

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recruitment@cak.go.ke

October 28, 2024
Senior HR Consultant

We are looking to recruit a Senior Human Resource Consultant. The overall role of the Human Resource Consultant will be to provide day-to-day human resource services and support in the areas of recruitment and human resource consulting per the clients’ requirements as well as source for additional clients and grow the business.
Job Responsibilities

Source for recruitment and human resource consulting projects.
Meet with clients to understand their recruitment needs;
Supervise the recruitment process from the creation of the adverts to drafting and presenting a recruitment report.
Liaising with clients on the selection of candidates to be interviewed and ensuring second interviews with the client are scheduled and subsequently conducted.
Scheduling psychometric assessments (if applicable).
Following up with clients for final selection of the candidate(s).
Conducting reference checks on candidates.
Liaising with various clients to understand their organizational needs.
Carrying out organizational reviews, design, and development for various clients.
Performing job analysis and job evaluations.
Undertaking salary surveys and job grading.
Carrying out skills gap analysis/ skills assessment.
Developing performance management systems for various clients.
Developing human resource policies and procedures.
Planning and on occasion delivering training as is requested by the clients.

Office Administration

Responding to Request for Proposals, Expressions of Interest, etc.
Drafting client contracts, engagement letters for new and existing clients.
Supervise the updating of personnel files for internal and outsourced staff.
Processing payroll on generating payslips for both internal and outsourced staff.
Ensure that clients are invoiced in a correct and timely manner and follow up on outstanding payments.
Upsell the company services to existing clients.
Receiving invoices and subsequently preparing monthly payments;
Ensure statutory payments are done on time.
Supervise the management of petty cash.
Responding to general enquires.
Provide weekly reports and other reports to the managing director as requested.
Social media and website management.
Supervising the junior staff and the office cleaner.
Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or relevant field.
3 – 5 years experience in a similar capacity.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience in managing human resource issues for a company with complex and growing human resource needs.
Experience working in a customer-focused HR function.
Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or any other recognized professional HR body.
Possess knowledge and experience of relevant labour laws of Kenya.
Experience working in a customer-focused HR function.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong capacity in managing the recruitment and hiring process for external clients.

Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Cover Letter, a CV and a minimum of 3 professional references to recruitment@dpckenya.com not later than 10th March 2022.The email subject should be “SENIOR HR CONSULTANT

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recruitment@dpckenya.com

October 28, 2024
Data Center Electrical Service Delivery Engineer

Job Description

Review all High-Level Design (HLD), including technical proposal, Baseline / Concept scheme drawings and schedules, Baseline bill of quantities (BOQ); Concept reports, responsibility matrix and all documentation required tcompile high level project costs and in order tadvise final design brief for completion by relevant country’s local consultants.
Follow the Low-level design (LLD) and develop and revert the BOQ.
Understand the LLD, BOQ and responsibility matrix well and clarify tsubcontractors;
Provide support for: Project management, including sub-contractor selection & management, supply chain, procurement, process management and acceptance.
Lead the civil work implement onsite, manage the relationship with customer and third-party consultant or supervision;
Finalize the civil work Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and onsite check subcontractor installation quality;
Coordinate different team
Manage the project implement plan and catch up if any delay

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Engineering (Electrical) non-negotiable.
Professional registration preferred.
IT / ICT or any business-related qualification will be an advantage.
Minimum 5 year’s electrical implement experience, involving medium tlarge scale and complex projects (experience with data centre, mission critical and industrial projects preferred).
Minimum 3 large scale projects implement experience (electrical work response).
In-depth knowledge of electrical system for the construction of buildings, including:
Low voltage distribution
Medium voltage distribution (11-33 kV)
UPS, battery, rectifier, generator and diesel fuel systems
ELV systems design and integration, such as CCTV, access control, data networks and fire alarm / detection systems
Mechanical HVAC system integration and design, load assessments, including relevant electrical solutions
General: Electrical load analysis, fault level calculations, cable / equipment section
Complex services co-ordination
Possess a strong awareness of current and emerging industry standards including Uptime Institute, TIA 942 and local standard as well as vendors and technologies as that relate tthe Data Centre facilities.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, Revit and industry standard electrical modelling software.
Vendor and consultant management skills.
Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards across the Southern Africa region. International project and program experience.
Excellent communication skills capability, attention tdetail, and high-quality standards.
Ability teffectively communicate design standards tinternal and external project partners.
Ability tmanage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously and good project management capability.
Ability to travel all in Kenya

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October 28, 2024
Data Centre Engineer

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE:
Configure, install and implement a new data centre. The job role requires one to work collaboratively with the client, the development team and various stakeholders to ensure delivery of all products in an efficient, timely manner.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspection of delivered hardware to confirm accuracy and matching standards.
Installation of servers, network and other hardware tools to the data center.
Installation and management of security appliance to the data center to ensure optimum server and client side security.
Integration of new hardware and servers to the data center configurations.
Administer installation and maintenance of organization data center.
Monitor all activities related to analysis and implement all data center plans.
Supervise designing and evaluation of all server systems according to measurement of process.
Maintain expert knowledge on all applications and its use on systems for various critical systems.
Maintain effective professional relationships with IT relationship managers.
Any other duties assigned by management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems / Management Information Systems or a related field of study.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Information Technology field.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in technical management.
Ability to diagnose faults, oversee user-testing, and implement required changes.
Ensure optimal hardware and software functionality as well as network security.
Evidence of continuing education, such as certifications would be an added advantage.
Ability to travel

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Excellent client facing and internal verbal and written communication skills.
Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision making and supervising teams.
Ability to work in a high pressure, deadline driven environment.
Ability to predict challenges and proactively head-off obstacles.
Excellent problem solving skills, innovative and solutions oriented.

Kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@farsightafrica.com before 25th February 2022Applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis until the right candidate has been selected.

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jobs@farsightafrica.com

October 28, 2024
PMTCT Technical Officer PrEP Technical Officer

Position Summary:
The PMTCT Technical Officer is responsible for providing coordination, technical, leadership and management in the implementation of high quality PMTCT among pregnant and breastfeeding women and their HIV exposed Infants with special focus on adolescent girls and young women and their infants across USAID Tujenge Jamii supported counties (Baringo, Laikipia, Nakuru and Samburu). S/he will ensure all technical staffs have capacity/skills to manage, deliver and sustain provision of comprehensive HIV care, treatment and prevention services for pregnant and lactating women, HEI, HII and older children. S/he will support the DCOP and Service Delivery Advisor to standardize quality by taking lead in continuous quality improvement, tracking key performance indicators and strategies to determine progress and innovations across counties, will take lead in the planning of health systems support and health systems strengthening activities designed to increase quality PMTCT services while providing technical mentorship among other technical teams and MOH counterparts s with an aim of building sustainable competencies and skills.
Scope:
Reporting to the DCOP and shall provide tactical direction and mentorship for PMTCT, HEI and AGYW with deliberate effort to link with the OVC program. S/he is responsible for providing day to day contact with each project mentorship teams, providing technical assistance to strengthen implementation of integrated and comprehensive PMTCT, HEI and PrEP among MCH clients especially AGYW services at each supported site, working closely with the Health Systems Strengthening TO and the RMNCAH Team to, support program expansion, improve quality of services and monitor progress towards achievement of UJT goals and objectives. As a key member of the Senior Technical Team (STT), S/he will be UTJ’s Champion for PMTCT, HEI and Pregnant and breastfeeding AGYW S/he will work closely with the other STT members and other technical leads for comprehensive HIV programming across all sites.
Reporting Lines:
The incumbent reports to the Deputy Chief of Party and Service Delivery Advisor (Technical supervision).
Budget Responsibility
Prepare and participate in the development of budget for PMTCT and HEI interventions to ensure activities are implemented in a cost-efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities:

Participate in the design, development and implementation of integrated PMTCT and HEI work plans and oversee the implementation the key interventions.
Work with UTJ mentorship teams and STT to provide overall tactical leadership of the PMTCT ensuring effective collaboration and teamwork across sites and counties geared towards the achievement of quality results.
Oversee the integration of the project’s PMTCT/HEI PrEP in MCH settings technical approaches for successful project implementation using evidence informed, innovative and best practices.
Provide leadership in creating and strengthening linkages and synergies across various interventions outside UTJ especially with the OVC program, child and social services.
Take lead in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and other reports as required and submit these to the DCOP for incorporation into broader project reports in a timely manner.
Participate in the annual work-plan development, development of joint work-plans to incorporate PMTCT/HEI interventions.
Provide leadership in quality improvement efforts within PMTCT settings, participate and take lead in PMTCT TWG and other meetings as determined from time to time.
Identify innovations and best practices and mentor the site level staffs on PMTCT and care for the HEI.
Represent UTJ in technical forums at field/County level, Regional, national level and any other relevant forum. Specifically, represent UTJ in the PMTCT-OVC collaborative forums.
Provide leadership in identifying relevant changes in PMTCT programming efforts globally and nationally and translate these changes to programmatic efforts at site level.
Oversee the implementation of indicator-based performance monitoring plan that covers project and patient clinical outcomes.
Provide leadership in strengthening of psychosocial support platforms for the clients PMTCT including but not limited to creation and maintaining PSSG groups, training of mentor mothers and facilitating retention virological outcomes as a result of these activities.
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirement Standards

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing or Medicine with 3-5 years’ working experience in RMNCAH/PMTCT in a technical capacity, three years of which must be in working with integrated health programs or Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing or Community Health and Development with 5-7 years’ experience. Postgraduate training will be an added advantage.
Experience in training and supervision of large PMTCT/RMNCAH programs and familiarity with the relevant MOH Policies/Strategy & guidelines and procedures.
In depth understanding of US Government or other Donor Funded programs
Excellent written and oral communication skills and excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite.
Demonstrated leadership in facilitating multi-sectoral alliances and partnerships at local, national, and international levels in RMNCAH/PMTCT.

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Gold Star Kenya has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via email to: gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org. Please quote the Job Title provided on the subject line while sending your application & CV in one folder (pdf format) including salary requirements and availability to be received not later than Monday 24th February 2022 at 1700hrs EAT.Please note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

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gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org

October 28, 2024
Trade Returns Clerk

About the job
Platinum Outsourcing & Logistics (E.A) Ltd invites internal applications from candidates who are suitably qualified and experienced with excellent credentials to fill the position of Trade Returns Clerk.
Key Responsibilities

Execute the offloading of trucks with returns on daily basis.
Ensure accurate segregation of materials during and after offloading and supervise product alignment.
Complete all documentation during GRN as per the Returns SOP.
Segregate, categorize and label all non-conforming stocks during receipt
Ensure that all Returns/K003 stocks are well arranged on their respective bins in accordance with the SOP.
Ensure GRN (system and physical) records are filled to ensure visibility of records for all storage activities.
Maintain 100% stock integrity including batch alignment at K003 warehouses.
Ensure WMS movements are updated in real-time with the help of the returns and damages supervisor.
Ensure correct archiving of warehouse documentation is performed.
Maintain a stock register on a daily basis.
Receive POD’s and TO’s ensuring their full processing is closed within 24hrs.
Carry out all delegated tasks from the operations manager and relevant warehouse controller.
Abide by SOP and QHSE regulations.
Ensure proper housekeeping is maintained at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Tertiary education in supply chain management
Training in MS Office suite and other industry related courses would be an advantage

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platinum-outsourcinglogistics.com

October 28, 2024