Company Founded: Founded in Nil

Software Engineer(Rails) Data and Analytics Manager

Responsibilities

Participate in the software planning sessions, together with product managers and engineers to discuss delivery time estimates, risks and key practical considerations such as technical debt, feasibility at scale etc.
Take well specified tasks and deliver a complete solution subject to all engineering best practices, timeline considerations and potential dependencies with minimal to no supervision.
Represent technical team in business conversations for specific assigned scope and provide effort estimates, risk assessment and coordinate technical implementation
Participate in Peer-Review, contribute to delivering high quality software solutions
Contribute to technical documentation
Provide support where engineering intervention is required (e.g. due to bugs or performance problems)

Knowledge And Skills
Experience:

3 years of practical experience in software engineering
Programming language proficiency in Ruby and Rails and front-end/JavaScript frameworks
Proven track record of building quality software with TDD
Good knowledge of object relational mappers and their implementation design patterns
Appreciation for detailed source code documentation and organized code structuring
Excellent knowledge of computer algorithms and solid computer science fundamentals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

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November 5, 2024
Business Controller

Risk Management

Conduct a risk assessment of all departments.
Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding best internal control practices that minimize risk to the organization
Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal control, compliance, and efficiency.
Rise and communicate on any risk area identified

Audit

Plan, organize, and carry out the internal controls function including the preparation of an audit manual and audit plan.
Provide support to the company’s anti-fraud programs.
Evaluate regulatory compliance program.
Supervise the physical Stock Take.
Ensure application of Group PACI SOPs within the company
Check the asset disposal bidding process.

Quality Management

Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies.
Review the Fixed assets register from time to time, physical asset count exercise.
Review/update of SOP from time to time.
Provide training on policy and controls.

KEY DIMENSIONS (UNIT MEASURES)

The role is measured on the following dimensions:
Percentage of internal control procedures compliant with industry regulations and company policies
Timeliness and accuracy of risk assessments
Completion of internal audits within established timelines
Timeliness and accuracy of fraud detection
Reduction in the number of control-related incidents or issues
Timeliness and accuracy of documentation of internal control procedures.
Improvement in control self-assessment scores over time.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Management, or its equivalence.
A relevant professional certificate is an added advantage.
Minimum 3 years of working experience in a similar role.

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talent@workforceafrica.co

November 5, 2024
Internal Auditor

Risk Management

Conduct a risk assessment of all departments.
Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding best internal control practices that minimize risk to the organization
Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal control, compliance, and efficiency.
Rise and communicate on any risk area identified

Audit

Plan, organize, and carry out the internal controls function including the preparation of an audit manual and audit plan.
Provide support to the company’s anti-fraud programs.
Evaluate regulatory compliance program.
Supervise the physical Stock Take.
Ensure application of Group PACI SOPs within the company
Check the asset disposal bidding process.

Quality Management

Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies.
Review the Fixed assets register from time to time, physical asset count exercise.
Review/update of SOP from time to time.
Provide training on policy and controls.

KEY DIMENSIONS (UNIT MEASURES)

The role is measured on the following dimensions:
Percentage of internal control procedures compliant with industry regulations and company policies
Timeliness and accuracy of risk assessments
Completion of internal audits within established timelines
Timeliness and accuracy of fraud detection
Reduction in the number of control-related incidents or issues
Timeliness and accuracy of documentation of internal control procedures.
Improvement in control self-assessment scores over time.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Management, or its equivalence.
A relevant professional certificate is an added advantage.
Minimum 3 years of working experience in a similar role.

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talent@workforceafrica.co

November 5, 2024
Business Manager- Kenya

Role Profile

We are looking to bring on board an ambitious and commercially aware candidate as a Business Manager. The individual will be tasked with the end-to-end management of a specific warehouse and market as a single business unit. He/she will be responsible for the execution of the organization’s strategy in the market including accountability of the P&L, budget, market and business performance, operations and people management.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Unit Performance: Responsible for P&L management for the warehouse and market while driving profit maximization for the business unit. Oversee the business unit performance management and ensure the attainment of all organizational KPIs for the unit. Account for any performance decline and devise ways to improve the same.
Revenue Generation: Work collaboratively with the commercial and purchasing teams to spearhead revenue generation in the market including advisory on product pricing to generate business margins. Liaise with the sales team to drive product penetration and uptake in the market including the formulation of effective sales and marketing strategies.
Strategy Execution: Communication of the business strategy in the market and ensure execution against the set KPIs as per the strategy. Ensure the team understands and buys into the strategy. Support the development of the pricing strategy and product pricing based on market understanding, competitor analysis and customer feedback.
Operations Optimization: Oversee end to end operations of Warehouse Management and Dispatch all logistics of last mile delivery to Customers as per set SOPs. Proactively support the development and review of SOPs based on the gaps identified to maximize operations effectiveness.
Inventory Management: Work closely with the Fulfillment Supervisor to facilitate proper inventory management, stock control and loss prevention. Collaboratively formulate and implement measures to safeguard the inventory in the warehouse.
Compliance: Drive compliance to the laid down SOPs for the warehouse, operations and HR whilst ensuring proper team training and appreciation. Ensure legislative and regulatory compliance of the business unit including Health and safety compliance of the business unit. Undertake frequent operations audits to evaluate the level of compliance, operational gaps and hindrances for immediate action.
Budget Management: Develop and present the annual budget for the specific business unit; Monitor and oversee its utilization including budget control, accounting as well as reconciliation.
Market Intelligence & Business Advisory: Oversee frequent market surveys and analysis to identify opportunities the business can capitalize on, understand competitor activities and appreciate customer dynamics. Escalate customer feedback to the management to ensure course correction where necessary.
People Management: Support staff recruiting for the business unit, training, supervision and appraising of staff. Work closely with the HR team to execute key HR functions in the unit including policy implementation, performance management, disciplinary, evaluations and training.

Minimum Requirements & Key Skills:

A Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field;
A minimum of 6 years in operations management and driving business performance in a retail or FMCG background;
P&L management background;
Experience setting up and growing markets as well as driving numbers is preferred;
Experience handling end-to-end operations cutting across warehousing, logistics, sales and business performance management is preferred;
Appreciation of the business environment, key priorities and a keen sense of what needs to be done for the business to succeed;
Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams with indirect reporting lines to drive the execution and achievement of business objectives and strategy.

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kyosk.hire.trakstar.com

November 5, 2024
FMCG Sales Executive – Kisumu

Job Purpose: Our client is an established manufacturer of FMCG products based in Kisumu. They seek to hire two aggressive Sales Representatives with experience in developing and implementing route to market structures, understands general trade operations and must have a track record of attaining set sales targets. The candidates should have the ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Handle Route to Market to open new markets for the company products
Prospect and develop business leads
Strategically identify sales opportunities in the field
Uphold the coverage plan while achieving the target.
Achieve his/her sales targets consistently despite obstacles.
Maintain the integrity of all company assets primarily the vehicle driven, tab and other signage or POS materials given
Ensure accurate and timely cash collection per company policy; then deposit with the company cashier on daily basis.
Collaborate with team members to achieve sales targets
Demonstrating business value to stockists, wholesalers, kiosks and other market players with the aim of listing company products with them.
Develop and cultivate customer relationships with both new and existing customers while achieving profit and revenue objectives

Skills & Qualifications

Certificate/Diploma in sales and Marketing is an added advantage.
2years of work experience in fast moving consumer goods-FMCG
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong administrative skills
Focused with priority setting skills
Entrepreneurial with strong sense of initiative
Strong Leadership skills

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www.careers-page.com

November 5, 2024
Field Engineer

LTWP seeks to hire a Field Engineer responsible for construction activities to meet project plans and safety standards, monitoring the quality of materials and workmanship, and resolving technical issues that arise on-site. Collaborate with Head of PMO, HOD’s, Quantity Surveyor, Project Managers and Contractors to ensure smooth communication, maintain detailed records of construction activities, enforce safety protocols, and provide technical guidance to the respective construction team. Ensures that projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure quality control, safety and adequate risk analysis on all projects being executed.
Design structural elements as well as interpret structural drawings of projects.
Prepare detailed supervision and inspection schedules for construction works.
Prepare accurate reports detailing project status, recommendations to mitigate any matters arising, maintain detailed records of site activities, inspections.
Active involvement in community engagements of WoC activities conducted by the company and stakeholder management.
Document any non-conformances, issues, or changes to the original plans.
Keep accurate logs of materials procured by LTWP, delivered and used on-site.
Liaise with various departments within the company, ensuring seamless communication between design, construction, quality and safety teams.
Serve as the key contact for contractors and suppliers, coordinating material deliveries and other resources to meet project needs.
Work closely with HSE to implement corrective actions and continuous improvements in safety practices.
Work closely with QA/QC lead to implement corrective actions and continuous improvements in quality practices
Conduct thorough risk assessments of on-site activities, identifying potential issues that may impact project timelines, quality or safety.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree or /KNEC Higher Diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution in Civil Engineering or other disciplines.
At least three years of working experience for a degree holder and at five years for a diploma/higher diploma holder.
Member of Engineers Board of Kenya and Institute of Engineers of Kenya or any other relevant professional construction body.

COMPETENCIES

Project management skills.
Knowledge in the use of the following design software: AutoCAD. MS Project

A person of high integrity that will model LTWP core values:

Collaborative
Accessible
Respectful
Excellence
Safety consciousness

Qualified candidates should send their Cover letter and CVs to careers@ltwp.co.ke clearly indicating the position they are applying for on the email subject on or before 9 October 2024.

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careers@ltwp.co.ke

November 5, 2024
Software Engineer (Cloud Native) Software Engineer (Python) Quality Assurance Lead

Responsibilities 

Define software engineering strategy and architecture with other leaders, fully responsible for the technical evolution of at least one software product, responsible for the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) from ideation to deployment
Implement and optimize microservices and RESTful APIs to ensure scalability and ease of integration for cloud-based applications.
Architect and implement solutions that cater to multi-tenant environments, ensuring tenant isolation, efficient resource utilization, and data security.
Develop scalable data partitioning and tenant onboarding solutions to manage multiple tenants seamlessly while maintaining high performance.
Ensure proper configuration and management of tenant-level security, quotas, and SLAs.
Develop and deploy applications using Docker containers to ensure consistency across multiple environments (development, staging, production).
Use Kubernetes to orchestrate containerized workloads, enabling horizontal scaling, high availability, and automated deployments in multi-tenant architectures.
Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for tenant-aware scaling, load balancing, and service discovery.
Build and maintain fully automated CI/CD pipelines (using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI) to enable continuous integration and continuous deployment across multiple environments.
Integrate automated testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure early detection of issues and smooth rollouts.
Implement blue-green deployments, canary releases, and other progressive delivery techniques to reduce downtime and minimize risks during deployments in multi-tenant setups.
Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, ensuring the infrastructure supports the demands of multi-tenant applications.
Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to automate provisioning and scaling of infrastructure.
Ensure that the cloud environment is configured for cost-efficiency, elasticity, and fault tolerance while maintaining strict adherence to security and compliance standards.
Implement and manage monitoring and alerting systems (using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or New Relic) to track application performance, usage, and tenant-specific metrics.
Proactively monitor and troubleshoot production issues, ensuring high availability and uptime for multi-tenant applications.
Conduct root cause analysis on system failures or performance degradation and implement necessary optimizations or patches.
Continuously optimize application performance to support the scalability demands of multiple tenants, ensuring low latency and high throughput.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, product management, QA, and other software engineers, to align on requirements, technical specifications, and deliverables.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to improve overall code quality and team productivity.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in cloud-native development, containerization, Kubernetes, and multi-tenant architecture.

Knowledge and skills   

Experience: 

5+ years of experience as a software engineer with a focus on cloud-native development.
Proficiency in Python and Ruby web frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, Sinatra).
Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration in production environments.
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in a multi-tenant architecture.
Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
Cloud Platforms: Expertise in AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, including services like EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, etc.
Version Control: Proficiency in Git and branching strategies for multi-tenant development.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar tools.
Testing: Proficiency in automated testing frameworks (e.g., RSpec for Ruby, PyTest for Python) and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
Monitoring: Experience with application performance monitoring (APM) tools (e.g., Prometheus, Datadog, New Relic).
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a passion for building scalable and reliable systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment.

Nice to Have

Experience with multi-tenant architecture in a SaaS environment.
Familiarity with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
Knowledge of GraphQL APIs and their integration with multi-tenant systems.
Understanding of security best practices in cloud-native applications, including IAM roles, data encryption, and secrets management

Qualifications: 

Bachelors or Masters in a relevant engineering discipline (Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science preferred) or comparable

Language(s):  

English 
French is a plus 

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November 5, 2024
Coordinator Analyst, MLU 3

Job Description

The coordinator patterns their leadership after the example of Jesus Christ, strengthens those they lead, effectively administers Seminary and Institute (S&I) programs in an assigned geographic area, and builds unity with others. This is a people manager position. The coordinator should have a strong background and experience in learning, teaching, training, communication, managing resources, and helping others to grow in their performance and development. The work of a coordinator helps youth and young adults deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel, qualify for the blessings of the temple, and prepare themselves, their families, and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven.

Responsibilities

Teach S&I classes in the Savior’s way as the assignment requires.
Work in partnership with the area/region director, stake presidencies, high council, stake supervisors, ward leaders, and called teachers to:
set goals, make plans, and implement them to increase the number of youth and young adults participating in seminary and institute. 
improve the learning experience and assess student experience for all youth and young adults (including students with disabilities) enrolled in your programs.
Build the capability of stake-called teachers to accomplish what is outlined in Teaching in the Savior’s Way. This may include monthly discussions, micro-training, in-service, digital and in-person observation, feedback, resources, and support.
Prepare the annual program operating budget, oversee financial performance, and safeguard church assets.
Adapt S&I curriculum and provide a pacing guide for local needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/ Administration or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred.
6 years of S&I related experience or equivalent which includes 5 years of leadership experience and 3 years of people management experience.  
Requires a mid-level of understanding and skills related to the principles and practices of teaching, learning, and training.
Be proficient in the application of the Leadership Pattern and People Management Principles in S&I settings.
Requires mid-level interpersonal communication skills—including verbal communication, active listening, body language, openness, negotiation, decision making, and conflict resolution and mediation.

Preferred

Demonstrate content knowledge related to effective teaching and training in online and remote learning environments and effective use of online / remote learning tools.
Knowledge of S&I systems and programs preferred

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November 5, 2024
Biomedical Engineering Trainer Medical Laboratory Trainer

If you’re passionate about teaching and shaping the next generation of professionals in these vital fields, we want to hear from you! We are seeking to recruit experienced and self-motivated individual on parmanent basis:
QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering
Minimum of 2 years experience as a trainer
Certificate in pedagogy training

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Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to hr@jfccollege.ac.ke using the position as a subject on or before Monday 30th September, 2024.

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hr@jfccollege.ac.ke

November 5, 2024
Senior Manager, Information System Auditor Manager, Information System Auditor

Job Purpose:

The Senior Manager, Internal Audit is a key member of the Internal Audit Team tasked with performing information systems audits throughout the Bank’s Information Systems (IS) Infrastructure and Business Applications. This includes auditing complex computer applications and technological solutions in accordance with professional IS auditing standards or any other regulations in force. The incumbent also provides an objective appraisal of the financial and operational activities of the Bank, ensuring the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of its internal controls and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and execute IS audits, including identifying and analyzing risks, planning and prioritizing the audit work, and preparing audit reports.
Ensure quality, consistency, risk management, and adherence to standards for IS audits while identifying opportunities for audit process improvement.
Perform information control reviews, including system security, backup and disaster recovery, system maintenance, and more.
Develop the annual risk-based IS audit plan in liaison with the Director of Internal Audit.
Oversee resource allocation to ensure the proper execution of the IS audit plan.
Develop detailed IS audit programs for each identified audit project with a focus on potential risk areas.
Determine the scope of audit tests on all the Group’s automated systems as per the Annual Audit Plan.
Review the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls on new or existing information systems and system changes.
Plan post-implementation reviews of newly installed systems and system changes within the Group.

Skills & Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years of IT Audit experience at a management level.
Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field.
Minimum professional certification in CISA or an equivalent IT certification.
Additional certifications like CRISC, CISM, CISSP, CSX, CEH will be an added advantage.
CPA or other accounting certifications will also be an added advantage.
Hands-on experience in IT environments and managing IT systems is beneficial.

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November 5, 2024