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  • Call for Experts: Editor Consultants – Home-based

    Call for Experts: Editor Consultants – Home-based

    Background

    United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to implement these standards. It stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on five priority areas: increasing women’s leadership and participation; ending violence against women; engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes; enhancing women’s economic empowerment; and making gender equality central to national development planning and budgeting. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality.

    In view of ensuring quality of materials used for awareness rising, advocacy and public dissemination, UN Women seeks to hire English Editor Consultants to provide timely and qualitative editing of UN Women’s documents.

    Duties And Responsibilities

    Under the overall guidance of the Regional Communications Specialist, and in close collaboration with communications focal points, the consultant (s) will be responsible for the following:

    Editing, revising and rewriting as needed and formatting to produce high quality communications materials, programme and policy research reports and other documents and materials aligned with UN Women’s established standards and formats, and in compliance with the RO’s clearance and routing process;
    The editing would entail:

    Ensuring correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax and general usage of the language;
    Checking the overall clarity and consistency of style, tone and structure;
    Reorganizing the text or changing paragraph order to improve overall clarity and flow;
    Rephrasing to improve the structure and content without changing the original meaning;
    Remove redundancies, repetitions, inappropriate terms or jargon in track change mode;
    Ensuring the consistency of formats for footnotes, bibliography, Tables, Figures, Annexes, etc.?

    Deliverables

    The consultant (s) will be expected to deliver communications materials and documents that reflect high quality and format established by UN Women.

    Duration Of Assignment

    The consultant (s) will be engaged under a 1-year retainer contract, which facilitates direct engagement (maximum of 100 days) of the consultant depending on the need and availability within the contract period for a pre-agreed fee.

    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

    Demonstrated abilities and track record writing high quality English-language reports and information;
    Demonstrated abilities and track record editing communications materials on gender equality and women’s empowerment;
    Ability to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax;
    Ability to verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.

    Education

    Required Skills and Experience

    Master’s degree or other advanced degree in one or more of the following disciplines: social sciences, international development, and/or communications related fields;
    Bachelor’s degree in those fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Experience

    Minimum 5 years of experience in writing and editing of high-quality English materials;
    Experience writing/editing on the issues of gender equality and women’s empowerment is preferred;
    Excellent track record of writing and editorial wok in a professional working environment, including web content, blogs, social media posts, success stories and feature stories;
    Strong theoretical and practical background in graphic and information design and data visualization;
    Working experience in international development, and/or other UN agencies is an asset.

    Language Requirements

    Fluency in English.

    Selection Criteria

    The candidates will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria: (i) educational background and work experience as reflected in their CV; (ii) writing samples.

    Application Guidlines

    Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter including short summary of your expertise and your experience as the following documents as one attachement:

    Completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from https://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/employment/un-women-p11-personal-history-form.doc?la=en&vs=558 .
    2 pieces of work samples ideally on subjects related to gender, women’s empowerment and/or international development.?

    Applicants without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

    UNWOMEN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

    Apply via :

    jobs.undp.org

  • Operations Manager

    Operations Manager

    Job Description
    As Operations Manager, you will oversee the production, procurement and planning of daily operations of our spaces in Rwanda, and bring them to life.  You will bring our space to life as you oversee the daily operations of our office and demonstrate the ability to make the Lab a vibrant place, where all visitors feel welcome.
    Our ideal candidate is creative, organized, customer service focused and takes pride in seeing things run efficiently. This person is comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the highest standards of quality and excellence and is enthusiastic, dedicated and enjoys collaboration. 
    Roles and Responsibilities 

    Implement and manage daily operational objectives and processes, while staying flexible and adaptable to the constantly changing environment.
    Act as a resource for information on our entire operations – logistics and accommodation for team members, clients and visitors; the facilities, suppliers and vendors, equipment, etc.
    Develop and recommend continuous quality improvement practices & implement industry best practice operations.  
    Support a variety of critical business functions, including finance, procurement, vendor management, agreement management, transportation programmes and general office services. Find innovative ways to streamline and enhance service delivery while minimising costs.
    Plan and execute operational budgets, expense forecasting, and manage the established budgets.
    Provide an exceptional client and employee service experience by understanding their needs and delivering the right solutions.
    Ensure compliance and statutory regulations on fire, health & safety standards.
    Coordinate communications within, between, and among various functional teams.
    Demonstrate critical thinking and innovation in approaching problems and challenges.
    Oversee casual workers – security, gardeners, cleaners, etc.  Create and organise schedules. 
    Provide a pivotal role in facility service operations capacity and space planning and implementation of new processes and procedures. Supervise facilities activities including checks and procedures for all events and activities at our spaces.
    Co-ordinate and serve as a principal point of contact (POC) for all matters related to the Lab.
    Other activities as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Minimum 4 years experience  managing a Facilities/Operations team.
    Experience developing, reviewing, and improving administrative systems, policies, and procedures.
    Expert knowledge of Google Suite Apps (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Gmail).
    Ability to plan, organize and carry out a wide variety of programmes that promote the Design Lab and its resources to target audiences.
    An effective, culturally sensitive communicator, with strong oral and written skills including careful attention to detail.
    Knowledge of immigration and travel laws as it pertains to relocating employees and Visitors to Rwanda.
    Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
    Team player with the ability to establish collaborative working relationships
    Proven ability to handle a complex varied workload. 
    Ability to think creatively, provide innovative solutions and meet deadlines. 
    Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. 
    Attention to detail and highly organized.

    Additional Information
    What we offer

    Paid time off
    Healthcare coverage
    A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth
    Work alongside great talent.
    A culture of learning and innovation. 
    Opportunities for career growth and training.
    Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people. 
    A chance to make a social difference.
    Overall fun company.

    Apply via :

    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Technical Product Manager

    Technical Product Manager

    The Technology Product Manager at iPay will be a key member of our IT & Operations team, responsible for the technical direction, strategy, overall prioritization, design, development, and overall delivery of world-class digital experiences that resonate with how our customers live their lives. This role will be the link between Business and IT.
    There will be a focus on the overall success of highly visible and prioritized efforts, and you will own and drive overall planning and project execution. This position requires strong leadership skills, a capability to build effective technical-project teams, and a results-driven attitude. To deliver to expectation, you will collaborate and partner closely with the IT Infrastructure Lead, Marketing Manager, key business stakeholders, and business teams along with various IT & Ops teams.
    To fit in, you must believe in the power of APIs, be jazzed about delivering amazingly simple experiences that transform and improve people’s lives through simple, straightforward digital tools and technology. Note: – Bottomline, you need to prove that you can present customer needs to the technical team and ensure that they provide the expected solution within the prescribed timeline.
    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Build effective relationships with key internal business, operations, IT, product, design, and external partner teams.
    Stakeholder Management: strategy, tactical execution, communications, etc. Work collaboratively with C-level executives, Product owners and other key stakeholders in the organization.
    Lead the definition of product requirements using input from various sources including external sources such as market trends, technology innovations, industry standards, bold intelligence, and customer research, as well as internal sources such as analytics, marketing, operations, and customer feedback.
    Manage feature prioritization & trade-off decision-making in collaboration with other Technical Product stakeholders, business & engineering teams and ensure alignment of business goals with the incremental delivery of solutions.
    Lead the design and conceptualization of the customer experience including the look & feel of the customer journeys, development of functional designs and wireframes, creation of product collateral, and user interfaces.
    Ensure delivery of scalable, reliable, and maintainable platforms and solutions.
    Assess the business impact of different solutions and the trade-offs between customer needs, technology requirements and costs.
    Work closely with peer Technical Teams across all products and channels capabilities to prioritize initiatives, share insights on customer demands, identify opportunities for teamwork, and coordinate product development and delivery.
    Serve as a product evangelist & subject matter expert to the technical/developer community.
    Ensure Knowledge Transfer and hand over to Support teams and users.
    Assess & address all delivery risks.
    Define success criteria for product acceptance.
    Lead Key Change Projects and maintenance and ensure timely and successful deployment of products and service in the market.
    Work with the Compliance Manager and ensure proactive and timely identification, assessment, advice and dissemination of evolving regulatory practices and associated risks relating to technology.
    Work with other Heads of Department in preparation of the Business Cases and overseeing the implementation until full product benefits are realized.
    Evaluate new technologies for their potential application to business processes.

    General Requirements:

    Demonstrated leadership, maturity, and strong organizational skills.
    Strong written & verbal communication skills.
    Superior interpersonal & collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to use diplomacy & communication skills to influence outcomes and influence others.
    Financial services and Digital technology experience.
    Experience and expertise in project planning, including product definition, feature prioritization, trade-off processes, and roadmap creation.
    Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in conducting technological analyses of business problems developing technical roadmaps, story outlines, writing user stories, refining product backlogs, and coordinating/prioritizing conflicting requirements in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
    Ability to work across geographies, understand the diverse cultures and manage people and partners cross culturally.
    Ability to work independently, without the need for day-to-day guidance, make independent decisions and influence positive outcomes.
    Demonstrated ability manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    Experience leading a team of Technical Product Managers and maintain an organized oversight of specific product delivery
    to ensure the proper balance of speed, features, timing, and integration with other functions, in tight coordination
    with Program and Project Management.
    Ability to set expectations and hold individuals and team members accountable to their commitments.
    Experience with Design Thinking or similar empathy-driven customer-focused design methodologies.
    Customer-centric mindset with a passion for discovering consumer behaviour, trends, and opportunities for innovation
    Business Analysis experience in a high-tech company a plus.
    Intermediate understanding of programming languages, software architecture, data analytics, MI reporting etc.

    Knowledge & Experience

    Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, engineering, or related field required.
    Postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Analytics would be an added advantage.
    Minimum five (5+) years’ experience as a technical product manager or similar role related to product creation and management, in financial services, retail banking or related field.
    Demonstrable Experience in Customer Management or Customer Needs Analysis.
    Experience in building large scale software systems and platforms and API integrations.
    Must have minimum five (3+) years of API (Server-side) hands on development experience.
    Demonstrable expert experience in building loosely coupled systems (Microservices) using RESTful API.
    Strong knowledge of internal and external API exposure related security concerns.
    A certificate of good Conduct is a MUST.

    Personal Attributes

    Strong human relations, leadership, and communication skills.
    Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
    Structured thinker, effective communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills.
    Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
    Keen attention to detail.
    Highly self-motivated and self-directed.
    Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
    Experience working in a team-oriented, distributed & collaborative environment.

    To apply, send your CV to recruitment@ipayafrica.com with the subject: Technology Product Manager on or before 4th September 2021.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@ipayafrica.com

  • Head of Operations Project Engineer

    Head of Operations Project Engineer

    Achieve Business Performance

    Be accountable for the aggregate plan and delivery of systems, operations, and services offered by Synkron International.
    Leverage the advantages of bringing together the operational expertise and drive through more efficient ways of working.
    Ensure strategic objectives shaped at Executive Management level are translated into tactical business plans with mechanisms for key measurements in place to monitor progress.
    Ensure that business change projects are delivered in line with directions from Executive Management level.
    Coordinate the efforts of the different operational areas under management to ensure minimal duplication of efforts, maximum efficiency and to maximize value for money.
    Re-balance resources between different areas e.g. reallocating budgets, but within overall approved resources for the year.
    Contribute to the development of business unit strategy for the next 2-3 years by providing a view on potential improvements for services and an assessment of the existing situation and anticipated changes in the external environment.
    Manage departmental budgets including signing off of invoices and quotes within mandate. Escalate out of budgets items to the Managing Director for approval.
    Sign off capital expenditure within budget. This includes approving purchase or sell decisions for desktop computers, laptops, departmental equipment etc.
    Review performance against balanced scorecard components as prescribed by the CEO, discuss gaps and agree on action plans to close gaps.
    Benchmark productivity of the department against industry standards and create measures to improve productivity.

    Driving Business Direction

    To be an integral part and driver of the strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting of business requirements and decision-making process.
    Build strong relationships with key external stakeholders, government, suppliers, etc. to ensure correct focus and direction at operations and technology level.
    Ensure an effective and efficient operating model is maintained.
    Develop and facilitate planning across all departments on all operational matters
    Serve on external committees where applicable
    Ensure that risk is effectively addressed in all aspects of the business under the COO
    Ensure that a proper infrastructure (building, systems and staff complement) is maintained and developed for Synkron International.
    Accountable for planning and recruiting contract workers for the company.

    People Management/Leadership

    Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and peers on Executive Management to ensure the correct focus
    Provide clear directions on strategic goals, translating and prioritizing them into business and performance measures.
    Lead, inspire and coach a team of high caliber professionals, creating succession to key roles and enhancing Synkron Internationals management capability.
    Monitor the strict adherence to governance and setting high standards of professionalism across the functions
    Ensure that managers create effective workforce plans and recruitment demands plans for their areas.
    Review Performance Improvement reports to determine effectiveness of interventions.

    Requirements

    Academic Qualifications

    University Degree preferably in Business Management or any related course
    Knowledge of French is an added benefit

    Relevant Experience

    Five (5) years relevant experience in an engineering firm
    Three (3) years relevant experience in operations.

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

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  • Retail Supervisor – Nyamira

    Retail Supervisor – Nyamira

    Location: Field (80%) and shop (20%)
    Purpose: As a Retail Supervisor you will be driving the key metrics of a shop: Sales, Installation, and Repossession. You will have the opportunity to build and manage a network of agents, technicians, and one shop manager.
    Responsibilities:

    Create and maintain an incredible sales team
    Meet the sales objectives through careful planning and motivating your team
    Meet the technician target through a laser focus on efficiency
    Meet the operational standard we expect at the shop

    Description of tasks

    Responsible for new customer acquisition across a defined area
    Hiring agents who are very effective sellers and good representatives of BBOXX
    Training agents to offer an incomparable customer service
    Managing the schedule of agents and motivating them to reach new heights
    Supporting and coaching agents in the field when needed (e.g. group presentation)
    Monitoring their performance against objectives and take necessary actions
    Organizing the agent network geographically
    Responsible for technicians’ performance
    Managing the schedule of technicians and motivating them to reach new heights
    Monitoring their performance against objectives and take necessary actions
    Responsible to implement a marketing strategy in coordination with the Retail Area Manager
    Request for any marketing activities
    Responsible for the operations at the shop
    Supervise the shop manager in its activities
    Report to the retail area manager about the shop results

    Specification, Skills, and Qualifications Desired:

    A degree in business-related field with background preferably in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
    Have prior experience in sales management with a deeper understanding of Route to Market Strategies, we are not looking for the “striker” of a football team but the head coach
    Be willing to live in rural areas, the role is set in rural areas, you will be located at a shop which are in secondary towns
    Be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
    Excellent verbal communication, listening, and phone skills
    You live to meet targets: You love challenges, you are driven to reach the target. A failure is never an option. You have shown in the past an ability to meet targets independently as a leader.
    You love selling: You have a passion for convincing people.  You love getting others to trust you and follow your advice. You have some experience in selling effectively.
    You deliver and expect the best: At BBOXX, we all want to deliver extraordinary work to bring the solar revolution. We also expect others to do the same. You should have stories when you over-delivered in your career.
    Good motivational skills and enthusiasm
    Leading a team is second nature: You might not have had a lot of professional experience yet leading a team. But you feel you have led projects or managed conflicts effectively in the past, tell us about it.
    You are committed to amazing customer experience:  Going the extra mile for the customer is natural for you.
    A dynamic and positive attitude, excellent organization, coordination, planning, and team management skills.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: j.kenya@bboxx.co.uk using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    j.kenya@bboxx.co.uk

  • Retail Supervisor – Nyahururu

    Retail Supervisor – Nyahururu

    Location: Field (80%) and shop (20%)
    Purpose: As a Retail Supervisor you will be driving the key metrics of a shop: Sales, Installation, and Repossession. You will have the opportunity to build and manage a network of agents, technicians, and one shop manager.
    Responsibilities:

    Create and maintain an incredible sales team
    Meet the sales objectives through careful planning and motivating your team
    Meet the technician target through a laser focus on efficiency
    Meet the operational standard we expect at the shop

    Description of tasks

    Responsible for new customer acquisition across a defined area
    Hiring agents who are very effective sellers and good representatives of BBOXX
    Training agents to offer an incomparable customer service
    Managing the schedule of agents and motivating them to reach new heights
    Supporting and coaching agents in the field when needed (e.g. group presentation)
    Monitoring their performance against objectives and take necessary actions
    Organizing the agent network geographically
    Responsible for technicians’ performance
    Managing the schedule of technicians and motivating them to reach new heights
    Monitoring their performance against objectives and take necessary actions
    Responsible to implement a marketing strategy in coordination with the Retail Area Manager
    Request for any marketing activities
    Responsible for the operations at the shop
    Supervise the shop manager in its activities

    Specification, Skills, and Qualifications Desired:

    A degree in business-related field with background preferably in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
    Have prior experience in sales management with a deeper understanding of Route to Market Strategies, we are not looking for the “striker” of a football team but the head coach
    Be willing to live in rural areas, the role is set in rural areas, you will be located at a shop which are in secondary towns
    Be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
    Excellent verbal communication, listening, and phone skills
    You live to meet targets: You love challenges, you are driven to reach the target. A failure is never an option. You have shown in the past an ability to meet targets independently as a leader.
    You love selling: You have a passion for convincing people.  You love getting others to trust you and follow your advice. You have some experience in selling effectively.
    You deliver and expect the best: At BBOXX, we all want to deliver extraordinary work to bring the solar revolution. We also expect others to do the same. You should have stories when you over-delivered in your career.
    Good motivational skills and enthusiasm
    Leading a team is second nature: You might not have had a lot of professional experience yet leading a team. But you feel you have led projects or managed conflicts effectively in the past, tell us about it.
    You are committed to amazing customer experience:  Going the extra mile for the customer is natural for you.
    A dynamic and positive attitude, excellent organization, coordination, planning, and team management skills.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: j.kenya@bboxx.co.uk using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    j.kenya@bboxx.co.uk

  • Community Liaison Officer (Samburu) Associate Technical Officer (Water Sanitation & Hygiene), Nakuru

    Community Liaison Officer (Samburu) Associate Technical Officer (Water Sanitation & Hygiene), Nakuru

    We are seeking to fill the Position of Community Liaison Officer to be based in Samburu.
    Working Here
    We value our employees and we believe our organization offers friendly working environment and a balanced work culture that inspires self-growth and professional excellence where individuals are inspired to live and driven by our core values:

    Teamwork
    Integrity
    Community engagements
    Quality
    Innovation

    Where we work
    Driven by our mission of Empowering communities to achieve better health our current team is spread across Kenya.
    Position Summary: 
    To oversee the planning and implementation of adherence, retention and community linkage services at USAID Tujenge Jamii- supported facilities within the county.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Participate in the training of health facility-based staff and the community in stigma reduction
    Provide leadership in the design and coordination of the training activities in Retention, adherence support for community health workers, Peer Educators and Link desk person
    Ensure implementation of the defaulter tracing tools and system as per SOPs and in line with the national guidelines
    Provide technical assistance to health care facilities to conduct planning, implementation and evaluation of patient tracing and retention systems and related data management, data quality assurance, data summarization and analysis
    Coordinate community activities including contact tracing, Community ART Groups, community dialogue meetings and defaulter tracing.
    Work closely with community stakeholders including CSO and CBO to ensure quality integrated HIV services delivery within the community
    Identify and disseminate best practices in HIV retention and adherence programming within the community

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Diploma/ Advanced diploma in Social sciences; Community development, Counselling psychology or equivalent. Degree will be an added advantage.
    Three (3) years project management experience working in adherence, counseling and psychosocial support and community linkages in HIV care and treatment
    Possess adequate facilitation, mentoring and counseling skills
    Familiarity with community HIV Retention interventions and facility retention programs including peer education.

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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 by 12th August 2021.                       Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    gskenya-hr@goldstarkenya.org

  • Retail Supervisor – Magunga

    Retail Supervisor – Magunga

    Title: Retail Supervisor
    Location: Field (80%) and shop (20%)
    Purpose: As a Retail Supervisor you will be driving the key metrics of a shop: Sales, Installation, and Repossession. You will have the opportunity to build and manage a network of agents, technicians, and one shop manager.
    Responsibilities:

    Create and maintain an incredible sales team
    Meet the sales objectives through careful planning and motivating your team
    Meet the technician target through a laser focus on efficiency
    Meet the operational standard we expect at the shop

    Description of tasks

    Responsible for new customer acquisition across a defined area
    Hiring agents who are very effective sellers and good representatives of BBOXX
    Training agents to offer an incomparable customer service
    Managing the schedule of agents and motivating them to reach new heights
    Supporting and coaching agents in the field when needed (e.g. group presentation)
    Monitoring their performance against objectives and take necessary actions
    Organizing the agent network geographically
    Responsible for technicians’ performance
    Managing the schedule of technicians and motivating them to reach new heights
    Monitoring their performance against objectives and take necessary actions
    Responsible to implement a marketing strategy in coordination with Retail Area Manager
    Request for any marketing activities
    Responsible for the operations at the shop
    Supervise the shop manager in its activities
    Report to the retail area manager about the shop results

    Specification, Skills, and Qualifications Desired:

    A degree in a business-related field with a background preferably in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
    Have prior experience in sales management with a deeper understanding of Route to Market Strategies, we are not looking for the “striker” of a football team but for the head coach
    Be willing to live in rural areas, the role is set in rural areas, you will be located at a shop which are in secondary towns
    Be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
    Excellent verbal communication, listening, and phone skills
    You live to meet targets: You love challenges, you are driven to reach targets. A failure is never an option. You have shown in the past an ability to meet targets independently as a leader.
    You love selling: You have a passion for convincing people.  You love getting others to trust you and follow your advice. You have some experience in selling effectively.
    You deliver and expect the best: At BBOXX, we all want to deliver extraordinary work in order to bring the solar revolution. We also expect others to do the same. You should have stories when you over-delivered in your career.
    Good motivational skills and enthusiasm
    Leading a team is second nature: You might not have had a lot of professional experience yet leading a team. But you feel you have led projects or managed conflicts effectively in the past, tell us about it.
    You are committed to amazing customer experience:  Going the extra mile for the customer is natural for you.
    A dynamic and positive attitude, excellent organization, coordination, planning, and team management skills.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: j.kenya@bboxx.co.uk using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    j.kenya@bboxx.co.uk

  • Finance Reconciliations Analysts ( East Africa)

    Finance Reconciliations Analysts ( East Africa)

    The Role
    We are looking for Reconciliations Analysts to conduct wallet reconciliations, in support of the Finance Team and wider organizational strategy. The scope of the reconciliations spans the entire organization, inclusive of Mobile Network Operators, Money Transfer Organizations, Enterprise clients as well as B.I.G (Banks, Institutions and Governments), responsible for end-to-end reconciliations for a specific group of partners. This position is location agnostic, with the current team based in the UK, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Mauritius, and South Africa. The Reconciliation Analysts will work closely with various stakeholders, including technology, business, and support.
    The duties and responsibilities of the role will be as follows:

    Ensuring reconciliations are performed from multiple sources of information
    Investigating, analyzing, and clearing reconciliation issues, whether unsuccessful transactions, reversed transactions, or any other type of transaction that falls into an exception
    Ensuring that all correct control procedures are adhered to, and a full audit trail is recorded
    Preparing daily Net Settlement Positions for MFS Africa partners
    Liaising with relevant stakeholders, particularly toward the goal of constant and consistent automation of reconciliations
    Initial reconciliation checks to be performed on a T+1 basis daily
    Tracking and reporting on key performance metrics
    Supporting and guiding the company values as well as overarching team and company strategy

    Key skills

    Strong analytical and problems solving skills
    Passionate about solving problems and enjoys finding novel ways to solve unique challenges
    Proficient in MS Office Suite, and in particular, have excellent Excel skills
    Comfortable working with large amounts of data
    Can work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment that is constantly evolving
    Demonstrated organization and time management skills
    Ability to communicate effectively to both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
    Highly numerate and detail oriented
    Self-driven individual with a high degree of resilience
    Results oriented
    Team oriented
    Ability to multi-task and deliver under pressure
    Strong critical thinking, research, and analytical abilities
    Experience working with a dispersed global team

    Qualifications and experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Finance or another relevant field
    At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
    Reconciliation experience
    Experience working remotely and/or in a globally dispersed team
    Pan-African exposure is preferred

    Why work with us?

    We are highly innovative and were ranked by Fast Company as one of the most innovative companies in the world
    Work with innovative new technologies on the cutting edge of fintech
    Attractive package including performance bonus
    We solve relevant problems for Africa and the world
    Strong and collegial company culture with over 30+ nationalities represented
    We are can-do people; we are impact seeking and we embrace diversity
    We have a culture of caring and execution

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Quality Assurance Specialist

    Quality Assurance Specialist

    About the job

    Our client based in Nairobi is hiring for a Quality Assurance Lead to design, develop, and maintain formal QA processes & framework/methodology as we expand disruptive technology in the Computer Vision space, specifically in the Autonomous Driving space.
    The ideal hire will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of quality assurance. You will develop scalable processes to detect and mitigate defects and ensure delivery of
    predictable, high-quality outputs to our expanding client base and work closely with our product and engineering teams to strategize and implement effective and sustainable quality approaches while improving technology offering to successfully scale the business.

     
    The candidate should also be experienced in performing data analytics (e.g. statistical analysis, statistical process control, sampling, six sigma or root cause analysis.) and closed-loop feedback.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com