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  • Business Development Representative

    Business Development Representative

    Role Summary
    Our Business Development Representatives (BDR) will focus on lead generation for our account executive team.
    You will evangelize Angaza by generating new business through outbound efforts and conducting initial high level conversations with executives in small to mid market accounts to fuel our growth. Once qualified, you will introduce our Account Executives for closing of the deal. By working closely with our sales team, you will identify and pursue target accounts. As part of the herd, you will contribute to the growth of our mission and company objectives of bringing life-changing products to anyone, anywhere.
     
    The right candidate will thrive in this exciting and entrepreneurial role and will easily transition between strategy and execution to accommodate our rapidly expanding mid-to-large enterprise customer base. The position has the potential to grow in scope and evolve in many different directions depending on your strengths and career goals. The role is based in Nairobi and reports directly to the Head of Sales.
    Responsibilities

    Develop a plan to identify and pursue small to mid market accounts
    Actively pursue target accounts – engage in initial high level discussion
    Refine account qualification metrics
    Identify and uncover latent and explicit needs of mid to large enterprise prospects
    Collaborate with existing sales team and leadership to develop a process of prospect identification

    Required Skills & Attributes:

    Business French language proficiency is required for this position
    Have world class prospecting skills (lead generation)
    Have great communication skills
    Are a self starter and embody an entrepreneurial attitude
    Have a competitive spirit
    Can collaborate and influence in a “win as a team” environment
    Are resourceful and coachable
    Are self aware and reflective
    Want to be part of changing lives

    Required Experience

    1-3 years of corporate sales experience, software sales a plus.
    A bachelor’s degree is encouraged.
    Business proficiency in French is required.

    Apply via :

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  • French Speaking Training and Onboarding Specialist

    French Speaking Training and Onboarding Specialist

    Role Summary
    Angaza’s Onboarding, Implementation and Training (OIT) team is recruiting for a French-speaking Training and Onboarding Specialist who will deliver training for distribution partners across emerging markets as they launch their Pay-As-You-Go solar sales using Angaza’s software platform. You will coordinate and facilitate training for new and existing customers. You are energized by interacting cross-functionally with both internal teams and external stakeholders, and enjoy distilling complex technical concepts into simple, accessible instructions. Success in this role requires technical knowledge, training experience, strong communication skills, and an eagerness to facilitate partner success through guided learning and discovery.
    This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and reports directly to our Learning Experience Lead in San Francisco.
    Responsibilities

    Work cross-functionally to manage the onboarding timeline for new Angaza distribution partners and provide progress updates periodically to customers and Angaza leadership
    Schedule, prepare and facilitate customer training, including voice, video, and in-person (may include up to 15% local or international travel to partner locations)
    Use French language abilities to meet the learning needs of francophone customers, including providing assistance to the Support team as required
    Work with Customer Success Managers to schedule and deliver proactive training to key customers to existing customers to encourage best practices and increase success
    Work with the broader Customer Success team for holistic partner support 
    Analyze post-training feedback from partners and communicate areas of improvement to the Learning Experience Lead and Director of Customer Experience to optimize training processes
    Support OIT colleagues in the creation and revision of learning content, including post-training documentation, help center articles, and Learning Management System (LMS) modules
    Embody a learning mindset by continually cultivating expertise of all Angaza platform features 
    Create and support opportunities (workshops, training series, etc.) for internal Angazan teams to increase product knowledge

    Collaborate with product teams to stay aware of new feature releases and communicate product-related customer challenges

    Required Attributes

    3+ years of experience in building training content and delivering trainings for technical products
    Thoughtful approach to adult training pedagogy & methods, including knowledge of digital training tools
    Strong communication and customer-service skills demonstrated through past work experience
    Detail-oriented with exemplary follow through and organizational skills
    Language fluency in English and French required; Portuguese or Spanish fluency is a bonus
    Degree in relevant technical/educational field or equivalent experience
    Previous startup experience a plus
    Exemplify Angaza’s key values: impact-driven, empathetic, courageous, trustworthy, curious, and collaborative

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  • Consular Assistant and Receptionist

    Consular Assistant and Receptionist

    Background
    The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sweden in Kenya, Somalia, Seychelles and Comoros. The Embassy also represents Sweden in UNEP and UN-HABITAT. The Embassy represents and advances Swedish policies, interests and values in political and economic relations, development cooperation, trade and investment promotion and cultural and information matters. It provides consular services to Swedish nationals and migration services to non-nationals.
    The Embassy is experiencing a significant increase in consular cases and the demand to handle inquires and requests from Swedish citizens keeps raising. Hence the Embassy is looking to expand the consular team and improve our ability to respond to inquiries in the most common languages spoken by our consular clients and applicants.
    The Embassy seeks to recruit an experienced Consular assistant and receptionist who will also be the general public’s and business visitors first contact with the Embassy by manning the reception and answering all incoming calls.
    Main duties

    Respond to and give general advice in consular cases by phone and e-mail;
    Manage bookings for the consular section i.e. passports, citizenship cases, registration etc;
    Assist with oral and written translations from Somali to English;
    Man the embassy front desk which includes greeting visitors, respond to incoming calls, handle general queries and complaints, pass on messages and transfer calls as necessary etc;
    Management of the embassy’s meeting rooms;
    Receiving and dispatching deliveries;
    Assisting with mail handling and pouch shipments;
    Perform  ad-hoc administrative duties;

    Reporting
    The consular assistant/receptionist will be part of the Embassy’s Administrative and Consular Section and he/she will report to the             Head of Administration. The workplace will mainly be at the Embassy in Nairobi.
    Education and experience

    A relevant bachelor level university degree or similar from a recognized institution in a field relevant to the position;
    A minimum of two years of relevant work experience. Having experience from handling people under distress is going to be considered a great advantage;
    Knowledge of Somali language Knowledge of a Swedish or another Scandinavian language is added advantage.
    Experience of work in the consular field or for a diplomatic mission or another international organization is preferred.

    Other essential qualifications

    Excellent command of oral and written English and Somali is a must
    Have an excellent sense for good, polite and correct service
    Ability to handle and respond to people in distress
    Ability to take initiatives and adjust to changing priorities
    Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
    Strong written and oral communications skills
    Being an effective team player
    Being discreet, reliable and have a high level of integrity
    Showing punctuality
    Proficiency in basic MS Office programs: Word, Outlook, Excel etc. 
    Quick to adapt, able to handle the balance between understanding service and still say no.

    Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Letter of Motivation, a CV and a minimum of 3 professional references to recruitment@dpckenya.com  not later than 17th March 2021.The email subject should be “ CONSULAR ASSISTANT AND RECEPTIONIST’’Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.The terms and conditions for locally employed staff apply. The position is for two years with a minimum of 6 months’ probation period.Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@dpckenya.com

  • Training and Onboarding Specialist (Francophone)

    Training and Onboarding Specialist (Francophone)

    Role Summary

    Angaza’s Onboarding, Implementation and Training (OIT) team is recruiting for a French-speaking Training and Onboarding Specialist who will deliver training for distribution partners across emerging markets as they launch their Pay-As-You-Go solar sales using Angaza’s software platform. You will coordinate and facilitate training for new and existing customers. You are energized by interacting cross-functionally with both internal teams and external stakeholders, and enjoy distilling complex technical concepts into simple, accessible instructions. Success in this role requires technical knowledge, training experience, strong communication skills, and an eagerness to facilitate partner success through guided learning and discovery.

    This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and reports directly to our Learning Experience Lead in San Francisco.

    Responsibilities

    Work cross-functionally to manage the onboarding timeline for new Angaza distribution partners and provide progress updates periodically to customers and Angaza leadership
    Schedule, prepare and facilitate customer training, including voice, video, and in-person (may include up to 15% local or international travel to partner locations)
    Use French language abilities to meet the learning needs of francophone customers, including providing assistance to the Support team as required
    Work with Customer Success Managers to schedule and deliver proactive training to key customers to existing customers to encourage best practices and increase success
    Work with the broader Customer Success team for holistic partner support
    Analyze post-training feedback from partners and communicate areas of improvement to the Learning Experience Lead and Director of Customer Experience to optimize training processes
    Support OIT colleagues in the creation and revision of learning content, including post-training documentation, help center articles, and Learning Management System (LMS) modules
    Embody a learning mindset by continually cultivating expertise of all Angaza platform features
    Create and support opportunities (workshops, training series, etc.) for internal Angazan teams to increase product knowledge
    Collaborate with product teams to stay aware of new feature releases and communicate product-related customer challenges

    Required Attributes

    3+ years of experience in building training content and delivering trainings for technical products
    Thoughtful approach to adult training pedagogy & methods, including knowledge of digital training tools
    Strong communication and customer-service skills demonstrated through past work experience
    Detail-oriented with exemplary follow through and organizational skills
    Language fluency in English and French required; Portuguese or Spanish fluency is a bonus
    Degree in relevant technical/educational field or equivalent experience
    Previous startup experience a plus
    Exemplify Angaza’s key values: impact-driven, empathetic, courageous, trustworthy, curious, and collaborative

    Apply via :

    jobs.lever.co

  • Team Member – Body Shop

    Team Member – Body Shop

    We are seeking to hire an exceptional Team Member – Body Shop interested in a truly unique entrepreneurial opportunity to create an impact on a global scale as part of our Production Team.
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  • Team Member – Paint Shop

    Team Member – Paint Shop

    We are seeking to hire an exceptional Team Member – Paint Shop interested in a truly unique entrepreneurial opportunity to create an impact on a global scale as part of our Production Team.
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  • Marketing and Liaison Officer

    Marketing and Liaison Officer

    General Description: Responsible for planning, development and implementation of all of the organizations marketing strategies, marketing communications and public relations activities, both internal and external with our partners e.g. insurance providers.
    Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:

    Responsible for creating, implementing and measuring the success of a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations program that will enhance the organizations image and position within the marketplace and the general public, and facilitate internal and external communications.
    Develop short and long-term plans and budgets for the marketing /communications /public relations program and its activities, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance.
    Work with the organizational leadership to create marketing programs that showcase the organizations strengths and reaches target audiences.
    Take the lead in developing opportunities for the organization with trade and other media to positively influence the organizations reputation. This includes attending public relation events and trade shows.
    Responsible for all organizational marketing, communications and public relations activities and materials including publications, media relations and press release.
    Responsible for editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all organization publications.
    Ensure that the organization regularly conducts relevant market research and coordinate and oversee this activity. Monitor trends.
    Provide hands on support to the leadership team for new business pitches, assisting with areas from ideation to presentation development
    Coordinate the appearance of all organization print and electronic materials such as letterhead, use of logo, brochures, flyers etc.
    Coordinate media interest in the organization and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests.
    Develop, implement and monitor systems and procedure necessary to the smooth operation of the marketing /communications/public relations functions.
    Play a liaison link between the hospital and client both internally and externally

    Job Requirements

    Degree/Diploma in Marketing from a recognized institution
    Ability to develop and implement strategies.
    Minimum of two year relevant experience
    Ability to multitask
    Transparent and honest

    If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your Cover Letter and CV only to hr@oasishealthcaregroup.com quoting the job title on the email Subject by 26th February 2021.NOTE:We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.Indicate your salary expectation in your application.“Oasis Healthcare Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer”

    Apply via :

    hr@oasishealthcaregroup.com

  • Programme Officer – Politics, Stabilisation and Human Rights

    Programme Officer – Politics, Stabilisation and Human Rights

    Background
    The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy covers Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea and Seychelles. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 60 employees. The Embassy’s work in Somalia is guided by the Danish Policy Paper for Somalia, the Danish Peace and Stabilisation Programme for the Horn of Africa and the Danish Country Programme for Somalia. For more information about the Embassy, see www.kenya.um.dk  and www.somalia.um.dk
    The Embassy is seeking to recruit a proactive and analytical full-time programme officer with experience with development programming in the field of democratic governance and particularly in the field of human rights and general political analysis. We are looking for a team player with a positive personality, who is results-oriented, professional, a strong networker and with experience from and with Somalia and in particular in the field of human rights, including women’s and children rights.
    You will be working in the Politics, Stabilisation and Human Rights Team together with 6 colleagues. The team is placed in the Somalia Unit of the Danish Embassy in Kenya. The main tasks of the Politics, Stabilisation and Human Rights Team is to monitor and report on the political, security situation in Somalia, contribute to formulating Danish policies and programmes in Somalia, implement Danish human rights engagement in Somalia including engagement related to children’s and women’s rights and to oversee and monitor the implementation of the Danish Peace and Stabilisation Programme for the Horn of Africa (PSP HOA).
    As Programme Officer you will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring, administration and coordination of a number of Danish engagements in the field of human rights and protection under the Danish Somalia Country Programme (SCP). This encompasses working with the Danish development aid management systems, including the digital interfaces for financial management and management of the resulting framework. The Danish Somalia Country Programme spells out the Danish development priorities in Somalia and is structured around three thematic programmes of Governance/State-building; Economic and Private Sector Development and Protection/Human Rights. Your main task will be to work with partners to implement their respective engagements under the SCP in the field of women’s and child rights, including the Danish National Action Plan on UNSC Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. This includes engaging with partners on work plans, budgets, narrative and financial reports, updating internal MFA systems as well as linking their work to key Danish human rights priorities.
    Your work will also include general political analysis and assisting the Political Counsellor in reporting on the political situation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Denmark and preparing political meetings. Within this work, you will also contribute with strategic inputs to develop the Danish policy and support for human rights issues in Somalia. You are, overall, expected to show the flexibility required for optimal handling of tasks across the Somalia Unit at the Embassy and thus might be requested to take on other tasks if need be.
    Reporting
    The Programme Officer reports to the team leader in the Politics, Stabilisation and Human Rights team and will work closely with all 6 team members.
    Main tasks and responsibilities

    Inputting to political analysis of the Team and assist the Political Counsellor with political reporting and preparation for political meetings
    Networking with local and international partners, analysts and experts.
    Project Management of engagements on human rights implemented in Somalia. This includes monitoring work plans and budgets, reviewing narrative and financial reports, reporting on results including in internal MFA systems, meetings with partners and coordination with national and international partners.
    Participate in relevant aid coordination working groups.
     With the team ensuring a focus on the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.

    Education and Desired Experience

    Master’s Degree (ideally in political science, peace, stabilisation and/or development studies, security studies or similar).
    2-5 years working experience with programme/project and financial management of development programmes and experience of managing budgets, reporting and monitoring preferably using digital platforms. 
    2-5 years of working experience in/on Somalia, knowledge of local and national dynamics and a strong network in Somalia.
    Strong skills within policy analysis and political fair.
    Working and/or academic experience within the field of democratic governance and human rights.
    Experience with working in teams including contributing to the work, engagements of the colleagues and the whole team and pro-actively contribute to the synergies between the different work streams in the Team and overall, in the Somalia Unit.

    Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

    Openness and willingness to learn from others.
    A pro-active, positive, open-minded, and results-oriented attitude and approach to handling many different and sometimes complex assignments.
    A structured mindset and work habits and strong planning and coordination skills.
    A high sense of responsibility.
    Excellent command of English. Knowledge of Somali will be considered an advantage.
    Ability to foster and maintain networks.

     We offer

     An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks and assignments. 
    Working independently with interesting and stimulating tasks under the supervision of the Team Leader.
    Great opportunities for further development of your professional and personal competences.
    A large degree of self-dependence.
    Travelling in and to Somalia.

    Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Letter of Motivation, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references to recruitment@dpckenya.com before the 3rd of March 2021 at 4 PM EAT.The email subject should be “PROGRAMME MANAGER- POLITICS, STABILISATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS’’Please note that we will not consider late and applications that are not done in the requested format.The Royal Danish Embassy encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The applicant must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass the security clearance prior to appointment.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@dpckenya.com

  • Programme Manager – Peace  and Stabilisation Programme

    Programme Manager – Peace  and Stabilisation Programme

    Background
    The Embassy is seeking to recruit an experienced, proactive and analytical full-time programme manager. We are looking for a team player with a positive personality, who is results-oriented, professional, a strong networker and with solid experience in development project and programme management in the field of peace and stabilisation, preferably in the Horn of Africa.
    You will be working in the Politics, Stabilisation and Human Rights team together with 6 colleagues. The team is placed in the Somalia Unit of the Danish Embassy in Kenya. The main tasks of the Politics, Stabilisation and Human Rights Team is to oversee and monitor the implementation of the Danish Peace and Stabilisation Programme for the Horn of Africa (PSP HOA), monitor and report on the political and security situation in Somalia, contribute to formulating Danish policies and programmes in Somalia, implement Danish human rights engagement in Somalia including engagement related to children’s and women’s rights and to
    As Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring, administration and coordination of the PSP-HOA. This encompasses applying the Danish development aid management systems, including the digital programme, financial management and result framework inter-faces. The PSP-HOA is a whole-of-government programme engaging the Danish Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Development, Defence, Justice and the Office of the Prime Minister with advisors from several of these ministries. The Programme is implemented across the Horn of Africa with a particular focus on Somalia.
    Your main task will be to coordinate the implementation of the overall programme in cooperation with the Team Leader, including engaging with partners and advisors, monitoring results, ensuring sufficient and qualitative reporting and managing the overall budget. As Programme Manager, you will also be responsible for project management of specific engagements in Somalia under the PSP-HOA. It is expected that you will contribute with strategic inputs towards developing the PSP-HOA further and that you contribute with strong inputs for analysis and reporting on the security situation in Somalia. You are, overall, expected to show the flexibility required for optimal handling of tasks across the Somalia Unit at the Embassy and thus might be requested to take on other tasks if need be.
     Main tasks and responsibilities

    Programme Management. This entails overall coordination between thematic programmes, projects and embassies/advisors engaged on the PSP HOA, including managing the overall budget, monitoring and reporting on results and ensuring synergies when relevant including using the MFA management and digitalised tools.
    Project Management for the engagements implemented in Somalia. This includes monitoring work plans and budgets and reporting on results, providing strategic inputs meetings with partners and coordination with national and international partners.
    Participate in relevant aid coordination working groups.
     Networking with local and international partners, analysts and experts.
    Inputting to political analysis of the Team (mainly on stabilisation and security).
    With the team ensuring a focus on the hum-dev-peace nexus.

     Reporting
    The Programme Manager reports to the Politics, Stabilisation and Human Rights team leader and will work closely with all 6 team members.
    Education and Desired Experience

    Master’s Degree (ideally in political science, peace, stabilisation and/or development studies, security studies or similar).
    5-10 years working experience with project and programme and financial management within stabilisation, governance or human rights programme and solid knowledge of managing budgets, reporting and monitoring preferably using digital platforms. 
    5-10 years of working experience in the Horn of Africa and strong knowledge of local, national and regional political and security dynamics.
    Working experience with the field of peace, stabilisation and security, preferably in the Horn of Africa.
    Experience with working in teams including contributing to the work, engagements of the colleagues and the whole team and pro-actively contribute to the synergies between the different work streams in the Team and overall, in the Somalia Unit.

     Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

    A pro-active, positive, open-minded, and results-oriented attitude and approach to handling many different and sometimes complex assignments.
    Openness and willingness to learn from others.
    A structured mindset and work habits and strong planning and coordination skills.
    A high sense of responsibility.
     Excellent command of English. Knowledge of Somali will be considered an asset.
    Ability to foster and maintain networks.

     We offer

    An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks and assignments. 
    Working independently with interesting and stimulating tasks under the supervision of the Team Leader.
    Great opportunities for further development of your professional and personal competences.
     A large degree of self-dependence.
    Travelling in the Horn of Africa and particularly to Somalia.

    Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Letter of Motivation CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references to recruitment@dpckenya.com  before the 3rd of March 2021 at 4 PM EAT.The email subject should be “PROGRAMME MANAGER- PEACE AND STABILISATION PROGRAMME’’Please note that we will not consider late and applications that are not done in the requested format.The Royal Danish Embassy encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, personal background, etc. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The applicant must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass the security clearance prior to appointment.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@dpckenya.com

  • Accountant

    Accountant

    Purpose:
    We seek to recruit an Accountant – Accounts Payable in our Finance Department. The holder of this position will be required to have an understanding of intercompany transactions, knowledge of matching expenses to revenues, supplier/intercompany reconciliations, tax compliance and verification of suppler invoices prior to making payments.
    Key Responsibilities

    Verifying and understanding debit & credit entries relating to payables.
    Processing of all supplier invoices on a timely basis by ensuring all supporting documents are attached.
    Ensuring all intercompany transactions relating to interbank transfers are captured accurately and timely.
    Ensuring organizations tax compliance.
    Processing journal entries and providing expenses relating to the month by the 5th of every month.
    Maintaining the fixed assets register and ensuring it matches with the books.
    Ensuring supplier reconciliations are balanced monthly and signed off.
    Ensuring all intercompany accounts are balanced monthly and signed off.
    Ensuring bank reconciliations are processed by the 5th of the month and signed off.
    Ensuring all calculations and assumptions are linked to supporting workings and appropriate sources of information.
    Maintaining and enforcing credit control across creditor balances.

    Qualification & Experience

    A bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.
    CPA (K).
    At least two years’ experience in a similar role.
    An understanding of Sage ERP system will be an added advantage.
    Strong organizational skills and ability to work with others.
    Attention to detail.

    If you meet the above requirements, please send your current CV and application letter highlighting current and expected salary to hr@insigniagroup.co.ke by 19th February 2021.We are an equal opportunity employer.

    Apply via :

    hr@insigniagroup.co.ke