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  • Business Operations

    Business Operations

    Job description
    About YABX
    Yabx is a global FinTech venture of Mahindra Comviva aimed at simplifying financial access to the 2 Bn+ under-banked people in the emerging markets of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We use technology and analytics to reduce the cost of delivering financial services. In doing so, we partner with leading Telecom Operators, Banks, MFI’s, Credit Bureaus, Mobile Financial Providers & handset vendors. Yabx’s mission is to create world-class innovative products to improve the lives of these people. Yabx was incubated by Mahindra Comviva and operates between The Hague, New Delhi, Capetown, and Nairobi. We are a team of industry experts and entrepreneurs with global experience.
    Roles and Responsibilities

    Spearhead operations – manage the deployments end to end; design and continuously improve business processes
    Outline process flows, define operating rules and policies, responsibilities and performance metrics
    Ensure portfolio monitoring reports delivery to partner bank as well as Telco
    Interact and manage relationship with Country’s CXOs and Marketing Heads
    Consult Client on Segments and Revenue enhancement
    Build and maintain a solid understanding of the client’s infrastructure, business objectives and processes to become a trusted advisor for all issues related to YABX strategy, operations, performance and revenue generation.
    Effectively articulate product value proposition.
    Identify and make recommendations for actions to improve business process and drive incremental revenue and other KPIs Continuous Improvement.
    Negotiate, agree and maintain & monitor Service Level Agreements with the client within company’s or unit’s policy guidelines.
    Lead monthly performance reviews with the client.
    Study market requirements on an on-going basis to identify opportunities for incremental revenues.
    Track competitor activities in various domain and flash reports and dashboards.
    Effectively interface with YABX’s technical team, product management team, R&D team and the client to deliver outcomes for the client.
    Result oriented , self-driven and excellent Communicator
    Comfortable in dealing with CXOs
    Excellent problem solving and analytical skills combined with a strong business acumen
    Good at building and Managing relationships
    Bias for action and can break down complex problems into steps
    Understanding of domain (end to end) and other players in the ecosystem
    Good on business numbers understanding and ability to logically create, evaluate, analyze and present business numbers to customers/senior management

    Skills
    Functional:

    Minimum 5-6 years of experience in Telco, Value Added Services (VAS)
    Prior experience in working with mobile wallets/mobile money
    Prior experience with mobile financial services, and mobile money integrations specifically
    Prior experience in launching products in Telco
    Expert at driving customer communications
    Exposure to GTM and driving service adoption
    Hands-on experience in revenue enhancement and project delivery

    Behavioral:

    Result oriented , self-driven and excellent Communicator
    Comfortable in dealing with CXOs
    Excellent problem solving and analytical skills combined with a strong business acumen
    Good at building and Managing relationships
    Bias for action and can break down complex problems into steps
    Understanding of domain (end to end) and other players in the ecosystem
    Good on business numbers understanding and ability to logically create, evaluate, analyze and present business numbers to customers/senior management

  • Retail Shop Manager

    Retail Shop Manager

    Job Description

    We are looking for a result driven shop manager to be responsible for the overall shop management.
    Job Roles and Responsibilities

    Ensure that the materials received are properly matched with their respective pack list or delivery notes.
    Ensure proper storage procedures are followed at all times.
    Keep and properly update inventory records.
    Establish the right stock levels for all the materials to avoid overstocking or under stocking.
    Meet goals by training, motivating, mentoring and providing feedback to store staff.
    Ensure high levels of customers’ satisfaction through excellent service.
    Complete store administration and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
    Conduct personnel performance appraisals to assess training needs and build career paths.
    Receive and inspect materials upon receipt to ensure only materials that meet   the specifications and the legal requirements are accepted.
    Keep a daily record of stock movements and keep a track of slow moving items.

    Required​ ​skills and qualifications 

    Bachelors/Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies or any other business related course.
    Computer literate and good in excel.
    Excellent communication skills and aggressiveness.
    Ability to work under pressure.
    Powerful leading skills
    Vast knowledge of electronic products will be an added advantage.

  • Sustainability Supervisor – Agronomy

    Sustainability Supervisor – Agronomy

    We are looking for a knowledgeable, thorough Agronomist who can develop better coffee farming practices and find effective solutions for our client, the coffee farmer.
    Overall Job Purpose: To be the lead agronomist who focuses on developing and promoting better coffee agronomy practices for our clients country wide.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Agronomy

    Develop better planting plans, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improve crop yield, and solve farmer agronomy problems
    Researching developing and promoting farming practices that diminish the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather or those that prevent damages from pests and diseases
    Frequent field visits to collect plant and soil samples for testing for nutritional deficiencies, diseases or other changes.
    Oversee the plant material selection process and the development of planting schedules, budgets and timelines
    Develop farmer record metrics regarding field activities, yields, crops, samples etc
    Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients and other interested parties
    Training to promote products and GAPS through educational presentations.

    Other Duties

    Assist with the Implementation of project goals as per project deliverables
    Deliver on Certification requirements
    Undertake / support in business sourcing
    Support in sale of farm inputs and credit.
    Develop Concept notes and assist in fund raising for new programs
    Manage partner relationships

    Requirements

    A Bsc degree in the field of Agriculture, Agriculture Education & Extension or Equivalent with a minimum of 5 years’ experience
    Advance knowledge of project management in the field of agronomy services and certification
    A strong understanding of global standard requirements and experience in implementing Utz, FLO and other certifications in coffee.
    Good awareness and understanding on sustainability and conservation issues
    Computer skills with advanced appreciation working with Microsoft Word and Excel. Use of an ERP is an added advantage
    Analytical and Accuracy Skills
    Strong written and verbal communication skills who can communicate clearly to all cadres of people

  • Seed Production Coordinator

    Seed Production Coordinator

    Job Purpose
    To support and manage the seed market customers by providing best in class service through leading a dynamic team and overseeing the seed production process on a day to day basis to ensure production targets are met.
    Responsibilities
    Kra 1: Operational Excellence

    Supervises daily operations of the seed process to achieve production targets.
    Identifies risks and bottlenecks and recommends areas of improvement and innovation in the seed production process.
    Supports and provides input to best in class seed production practices. Utilizes technical skills and experience to solve problems and recommend operating efficiencies.
    Supports and administers production budget for the seed process, ensuring cost improvements.
    Ensures all production activities are documented and all revenue captured.
    Ensures that seed stock is accounted for and shrink minimized.
    Supports common reliability processes and ensures the reliability culture is foundational to operations (i.e. deploys common reliability processes and metrics; focus on eliminating the root-cause of reliability problems, etc).

    Kra 2: Customer Focus & Quality Management

    Liaising with seed customers and making production schedules
    Monitors production outcomes, quantity, and quality to ensure customer specifications and timelines are met.
    Documents quality issues that occur and reviews with the seed production teams to ensure they are addressed; and any complaints are recorded and reported.
    Measures quality performance in areas that impact the customers.

    Kra 3: Safety & Risk Management

    Supports Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory (FSQR) experts to implement the most effective approach for complying with corporate safety policies and procedures.
    Implementing controls to mitigate risks (security, financial, safety, etc).

    Kra 4: People Management

    Provides coaching to production workers and contractors, including coaching on the organisation’s core values and best practices.
    Supports implementation of department operational/reliability/safety training programs and controls/monitors employee performance records on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
    Assists on training and on boarding new/transferred employees as well as workforce engagement, recognition, development and coaching. Accountable for training seed production workers.

    Qualifications

    University degree (Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Plant Pathology, Plant Breeding, or related fields).
    2 years’ experience is seed processing
    ISTA seed analysis certification (an added advantage)

  • Customer Service/ Sales Representative

    Customer Service/ Sales Representative

    Details:
    Candidate will be responsible for acting as a liaison between customers and the organization. Assists with complaints, requests, bookings, errors, account questions, billing, cancellation, and other queries.
    Candidate must be a team player and ready to work with little to no supervision.

  • Inventory Officer

    Inventory Officer

    Position Reports to:Director Sales and Marketing
    Summary of Position: To support the promotion of Mwezi Solar, low cost, off-grid solar products in the Lake Basin Region of Kenya following laid down procedures as required; liaison with Sales Coordinators, Community Field Officers, Field Sales Agents to promote Mwezi Solar products; to coordinate Procurement process and Inventory Management functions to improve efficiency.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    The position holder will be responsible for preparing the purchase orders, receiving, storing, and issuing goods to different distribution sites.
    Undertake stock management and ensuring sufficient stock availability in the warehouse all the time.
    Responsible for receiving requisitions from different distribution sites and ensuring stock dispatch to the sites on a timely basis.
    Maintaining the stock records, using computerized systems and the available technology for stock management and control.
    Be responsible for preparing the reports on any changes done to inventories that may be damaged, spoilt, etc., and coordinates the purchasing, inventory and warehousing functions.
    To maintain record of products received as well as issuance of items that are going out of the warehouse so as to ensure accuracy and completeness of the inventory records.
    To be involved in reconciliation of physical stock with the stock in the system
    To oversee that the arrangement of goods has been done in an orderly manner so that the stock can be stored easily and retrieved whenever needed.
    Be incharge of stock control and ensure that the stocks stay physically protected in the warehouse
    To undertake the function of stock taking and confirm the periodic stock on a regular basis by working closely with the designated site managers.
    To supervise the offloading process, consignment verification and secure storage of consignment.
    To ensure the correct and timely valuation of the inventory and to be involved in directing and managing procedures related to offloading, packing and unpacking.
    Responsible for keeping a close eye on the movement of stock from in and out of the warehouse at any time.
    Be involved in preparing periodic reports of all the activities in the warehouse like the consignment received, the quantity of items received, dispatches, and outstanding balance.
    Liaise with different site managers and other departments to plan delivery of stock to different sites.
    To develop and adopt the best operational procedures and practices for inventory control through review of the current approaches and making appropriate adjustments.
    To continually find out any discrepancies arising in the reported stock figures and determines the root cause for the issue found.
    Be involved in performing all the procedures and activities concerned with the management of the inventory other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Required Qualification

    At least a Diploma in business management or logistics or supply chain management or related field from a recognized institution.
    At least two (2) years’ experience working in a similar or related position is desired
    Good team leadership and management skills
    Must be Computer literate with excellent MS Excel skill
    Highly organized and strong attention to detail is mandatory.
    Strong leadership skills and ability to take tough decisions
    Excellent communication with good reporting skills.
    Should have good planning and numeric skills and strong attention to detail.
    Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
    Experience with forecasting, quantification, and procurement planning
    Proven skills in using software programs to aide procurement and inventory management is mandatory.

  • Junior Management Consultant

    Junior Management Consultant

    Details:
    The Consultants will work independently and flexibly to source for recruiting assignments and generate paying leads. The Partners will get one of the most attractive and rewarding schemes, allowing them to participate in monthly profit-share to grow their own income.
    Roles

    As an Independent Entrepreneur, you’ll earn 40% of total revenue generated through your referrals, networks and Marketing efforts
    As a recruitment entrepreneur, you’ll work flexibly while still retaining your day job
    Your investment will only be to refer at least TWO recruiting assignment/leads to the client per month
    You’ll not be required to conduct interviews or be physically present during interview sessions You’ll not be required to commit any time unless at your own discretion
    Your commission shall be payable monthly based on the successful paid-up recruiting assignments/leads.
    Entrepreneurs who take part in interviews at their free time will earn extra commission.
    The recruitment entrepreneur will be a partner – participating in decision making and profit share of the company.

    Job Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Human Resources, Public Relations. Those with Diploma in Human Resource Management background will have added advantage
    At least 1 years’ experience
    Practicing recruiting consultants and HR professionals will have a definite advantage
    Be able to generate at least two recruiting assignment referrals a month.
    Work consistently and professionally with the client to generate paying leads.

    The recruitment partner will be required to act independently but actively generating leads for the company
    NOTE: Recruitment Consultants will be expected to work independently. Note that the independent entrepreneur will only get activity based commission and no salary, retainer or reimbursements will be offered.

  • Marketing Executive

    Marketing Executive

    Job Description

    Client acquisition and client retention strategies
    Prepare and deliver marketing plans within key objectives
    Seek orders for company products and maintain good customer relations
    Track market and company sales performance
    Develop and coordinate execution of company marketing strategies
    Devise marketing campaigns with the goal of increasing product awareness and increasing sales and profits.
    Attend key conferences to manage booth, do customer interviews and B2B discuss with potential clients

    Qualification:

    Degree in marketing, business management or other related field
    Minimum 3-4 years marketing experience.
    Proven experience in marketing strategy development and implementation, distribution channels, pricing and promotion
    Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
    Excellent sales skills, negotiation skills, and presentation skills
    Solid and proven knowledge of marketing techniques and principles
    Excellent track record of delivering successful marketing activity as per plan

  • Quality Assurance Supervisor

    Quality Assurance Supervisor

    Details:
    Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate’s main responsibilities will be:

    Develop Standard Operating Procedures for all the production steps.
    Maintain ISO22000:2005 Food safety management system.
    Ensure all products processed meet set quality standards.
    Train factory workers on food safety
    Maintain quality records as per ISO22000:2005 guidelines.
    Ensure that hygiene of the factory, Machineries, PPEs and workers are of high standards.
    Supervise factory workers to ensure output and quality meet company targets.

    Qualification:

    Minimum of Diploma in Food Science and Technology or Analytical chemistry.
    3 -5 years’ experience gained in manufacturing environment.
    Practical knowledge of HACCP and ISO22000:2005 is a must.

  • Fiber Optics Technician

    Fiber Optics Technician

    Details:
    Urgent. Pamtec Technologies LTD Job Vacancy: Fiber Optic Technician Location: Westlands Business Park, Chiromo lane
    State: Westlands, Nairobi
    Duties and responsibilities include;
    Candidate will be responsibilities will include Fiber Optic Splicing, Fiber Pulling, Fiber Optic Termination, Fiber Optic maintenance and measurements among others.The candidate should;

    Have an in depth understanding in Router configuration
    Be efficient in working at heights. (Pole climbing)
    Have experience in using OTDR, VFL, power meter.
    Have experience in UTP Termination (CAT 6, CAT 7) and coaxial termination.
    Have experience in Civil Works. E.g. drilling, mounting of fiber accessories.

    Education and experience

    Have Safety in Power Systems certification, CCNA Certification and a First Aid Certificate.
    Have 2-3 years experience in a related field.
    A valid driving license will be an added advantage.