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  • Systems Engineer, Enterprise Networks

    Systems Engineer, Enterprise Networks

    Reporting to the Manager Hybrid Networks, the System Engineer – Hybrid Networks will be focused on designing, building, and delivering Hybrid Network solutions to address business and technical requirements, leveraging industry and standard principles and patterns.
    The job holder will be an escalation point for complex technical support incidents from the support team.

    Working at NTT
    ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Design, build, deliver, and operate Hybrid Network solutions to meet client requirements.
    Document the proposed technology solution.
    Document the statement of work along with all labor requirements.
    Work with the Client Manager to prepare the pricing format that will be supplied to the customer.
    Perform the actual solution design and prepare a parts-list outlining solution components/equipment to be provided.
    Develop and manage a proof-of-concept as such may be required.
    Engage all technical resources required for an accurate solution design.
    Document all deliverables and what constitutes a successful completion.
    Verify the proposal’s accuracy and sign off on the final documents to be presented to the client.
    Assist the Client Manager during the final presentation to the client as appropriate.
    Provide documentation for solutions delivered to clients.
    Work with project managers and other delivery teams to ensure that solutions provided to customers are delivered within specified timelines.
    Highlight risks, provide alternative options, and recommend quality solutions to specified problems.
    Where feasible, use automation to reduce delivery time and human intervention on repetitive tasks
    Act as subject matter expert on a variety of technologies within the enterprise Networks portfolio
    Guide on change management on change management when integrating solutions provided to customers.
    Guide and/mentor junior engineer.

    KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

    Design, implementing, administering, and strong troubleshooting experience on the following.
    Data Centre Network technologies such Data Centre Interconnect (DCI), VXLAN, OTV, LISP, VPCs etc.
    Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) with strong background on Cisco Viptela, Cisco Meraki, and Fortinet SD-WAN
    Software Defined Access (SDA) with strong background on Cisco SD-Access, Meraki Solutions, Fortinet and HPE Aruba.
    Network Admission Control (NAC) with strong background on Cisco ISE, Fortinac and HPE Aruba ClearPass.
    Software Defined Data Centre (SDDC) with strong background on Cisco ACI or Arista Solutions.
    Enterprise Wireless Solutions with strong backgrounds on Cisco WLAN, Meraki, Fortinet and HPE Aruba
    Advanced experience in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS and BGP)
    Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and architectures (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANS, routing, etc.) Familiarity with network security technologies and solutions.
    Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access will be advantageous.
    Knowledge of network programmability and automation will be advantageous.
    Good understanding and appreciation of technical design and business principles
    Ability to create accurate diagrams and documentation for designing and deploying of Enterprise Network solutions.
    Experience in carrying out Enterprise Network assessments and reporting/recommendation writing.
    Experience presenting solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
    Experience in multi-vendor Network products and solutions and understanding of industry best practices.
    Demonstrate Client engagement skills.
    Previous experience in technical proposal writing
    Good analytical and problem-solving skills
    Good verbal communication skills
    Team player

    ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

    Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field of study
    At least 3-4 years in the enterprise Network and Security field
    Cisco Professional level Certification i.e., CCNP enterprise, CCNP Data Centre
    Expert level network and security certification i.e., Fortinet NSE7 (enterprise firewall), HPE Aruba, Meraki etc.
    DevOps certification and experience scripting and network automation will be an added advantage.
    Relevant industry standard certifications, (e.g. ISO 27001, SABSA, TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, etc.) would be advantageous

    Apply via :

    careers.services.global.ntt

  • Sales & Marketing Team Leader -Real Estate Conveyance Legal Officer- Real Estate Senior Accountant – Real Estate Civil Engineer- Real Estate Development Social Media Manager- Real Estate Construction Accountant- Real Estate

    Sales & Marketing Team Leader -Real Estate Conveyance Legal Officer- Real Estate Senior Accountant – Real Estate Civil Engineer- Real Estate Development Social Media Manager- Real Estate Construction Accountant- Real Estate

    Job Purpose: 

    Sales & Marketing Team Leader you will be in charge of driving all aspects of sales and marketing in the income generating business units of the organization. This shall be achieved by developing and implementing approved business plans, formulation and administration of sales, marketing, financial and structural strategies across the business units.
    You will be in charge of recruiting, training individuals and teams on prospect generation and identification, developing leads via product/service demonstration and moving them along the sales cycle towards closure by contract administration and relationship management amongst others.

    Key Roles & Responsibilities

    Developing and effectively implementing business plan, sales strategies, ensuring the best advantage for each category is achieved profitably.
    Taking ownership for maximizing business volume through successful implementation, execution and evaluation of key sales functions to enhance sustainable growth and profitability.
    Adapting processes and customer style accordingly, in order to achieve sales objectives and joint business plans where necessary.
    Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
    Support and direct the sales team in lead generation and monitoring of sales through to conversion.
    To provide effective training programs, advise on one-on-one basis and motivation teams to ensure successful implementation of plans and targets.
    Set weekly, monthly and yearly monetary goals for the teams to achieve.
    Continually look to identify further business opportunities through effective liaising with other related industry players and remaining current on industry trends, market activities and competitors
    Observe departmental budgets
    Effective database maintenance: Maintaining a clear database that displays all lead contacts and status of prospects and clients, showing the conversion rate of all leads in a particular month.
    Being in charge of the sale process all the way from initiation to closing, preparation of offer letters, and after sale services with the client to ensure referrals.

    Required Skills & Qualifications

    Bachelors Degree in a Business-related field.
    Minimum 5 years experience in a lead active sales role with proven results
    A demonstrated ability to successfully lead teams to deliver to consistently high standards.
    Excellent negotiation skills with experience in key accounts execution and strategic sales direction.
    Successful track record in driving sales in all arms of the business.
    Successful track record as a Sales  team lead .

    N.B. If you’re emailing us directly, remember to insert in the email subject Sales & Marketing Team Leader Real Estate for consideration latest by Thursday 14th September 2023

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  Apply directly through Our Careers Page or email us at jobs@gaprecruitment.co.ke 

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    jobs@gaprecruitment.co.ke

  • Client Manager, Transactional Accounts Sales

    Client Manager, Transactional Accounts Sales

    Working at NTT
    A Client Manager is a quota-bearing sales persona and the primary purpose of the role is to take full ownership of named client accounts, retain these clients and find new business. The Client Manager is assigned a range of development and maintenance accounts and held accountable for the performance achievement of those accounts in terms of revenue retention, profitability management, and growth.

    The Client Manager will work directly with clients at a variety of levels as well as internal sales teams such as Sales Specialists and pre-sales architects and post the sale; the delivery teams. They ‘champion’ the delivery teams’ understanding of the client’s solution requirements, and initiate improvement programs ensuring that the client remains committed to our solutions which leads to more sales opportunities.

    Building and developing excellent stakeholder relationships with new and existing clients, fully understanding the client and the industry in which they operate will be a core focus of this role. A substantial amount of time will be spent on client engagement and engaged selling, but also liaising with internal teams to make sure the client’s needs are attended to.

    Responsibilities
    Client ownership and relationship builder

    Take primary responsibility for the client and act as internal client owner within assigned accounts
    Manage and grow relationships to drive expansion and renewals across all solutions and services
    Responsible for client solution penetration and education, account monitoring and portfolio reporting, and issue resolution ownership
    Lead the business conversations at C-level
    Become the reliable point of contact to further strengthen relationships

    Client and industry expert

    Gain insights into client’s most urgent business problems or business opportunities while linking how our solutions and services offerings can add client business value
    Maintain a high level of the relevant industry, product, and service knowledge to have meaningful conversations and generally stay ahead of trends
    Collect and analyze data to learn more about the client and the industry in which they operate

    Owning the sales process

    Collaboratively work with extended sales teams, especially Sales Specialists, pre-sales architects, and commercial architects to successfully position the solution and/or service and see the opportunity through to closure
    Partner with internal teams to ensure the scope of work and proposals are tracked, managed, and delivered on time
    Work closely with other in territory counterparts and matrix teams to achieve the shared goal of growth; yet are held accountable for own targets
    Use NTT Ltd.’s sales methodologies and tools such as target plans, opportunity plans and account plans to support the sales process and data-driven insights
    Develop and implement an opportunity plan, to provide regular check-ins with the primary point of contact and have an established process for getting buy-in from all stakeholders
    Maintain a pipeline of leads on Salesforce.com

    Deal structuring

    Create comprehensive client business plans and engage in complex deal negotiation to build a stable, growing pipeline of current and future business opportunities.
    Engage in complex deal structuring and negotiation efforts designed to protect existing business and win new deals.
    Lead business negotiations for contracts ensuring deals are risk-free and profitable
    Client retention and expansion
    Minimize churn and maximize retention in assigned accounts
    Land, adopt, expand, renew – Identify client business needs with a view to help shape solution development by the wider pursuit teams
    Actively search for expansion opportunities

    Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes Required

    Good knowledge of Managed Services across domains such as Networking, Collaboration, Data Centres, Security and so on
    Client-centricity coupled with problem-solving
    Strong business acumen and negotiation skills to craft solutions that are beneficial to NTT and the client
    Ability to pro-actively and independently identify and qualify opportunities; an entrepreneurial mindset is key
    Natural team player – ability to coordinate and liaise with delivery teams across multiple business areas
    Quick learner to understand any new solutions that are ready to take to market
    Customer value management and understanding profitability and ratios of clients
    A strategic future thinker who anticipates and considers external and internal factors with the ability to develop long-term plans
    Ability to ask the right questions and tell great stories and have empathy with the client’s challenges. Superior communication skills are a given.

    Required Experience

    You will need to demonstrate an impressive track record of selling solutions and managing enterprise accounts; especially Managed Services type accounts across multiple technology domains. These typically involve selling complex solutions and services to the C-suite in large enterprise accounts.
    Proof of structuring large, multi-year profitable contracts
    Demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships with clients across all levels
    Strong experience in networking with senior internal and external people in the specialist area of expertise
    Experience in managing the entire sales process, contracting process, and legal implications of a deal

    Required Qualifications and Certifications

    A post-graduate type degree such as an MBA or similar would be advantageous.

    Apply via :

    careers.services.global.ntt

  • Software Engineering Manager

    Software Engineering Manager

    Role Profile:
    Kyosk is looking for a passionate Software Engineering Manager to provide leadership to a team of software engineers who are developing solutions on the leading edge of innovation in Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of a team’s performance and success while forging strong, collaborative relationships with other product and technology stakeholders.  
    As a Software Engineering Manager, you’ll join our growing team of Product and Technology professionals who share a passion for leveraging technology to empower informal retailers across the African continent. You’ll work with teams from multiple countries across the organization to imagine and build innovative solutions for Kyosk’s customers and internal teams.
    To be successful in this role you will need to be a great communicator, innovator, influencer, and an analytical problem solver. You will need to think and act fast, deal with ambiguity and constraints, and help to develop ideas into products that work on a global scale.
    Key Responsibilities

    Leadership: Be the leader who your team looks up to. Improve processes to make your team more effective. Develop knowledge and domain expertise. Take ownership of what you and the team build and coordinate efforts across the team to ensure efficient completion of tasks. Eliminate obstacles that prevent your team from performing optimally.
    People Management: Actively seek to build a great team. Ensure effective recruitment, training and development programs are adopted to promote productivity, retention, motivation and morale. Manage the career path and goals of your team members, conducting regular 1-on-1s and having monthly performance dialogues. Review candidate profiles and conduct interviews keeping Kyosk’s growth and culture objectives in mind.
    Performance Management: Set and review performance and development goals for your team. Identify timeframes and readiness for promotion of direct reports; solicit cross functional feedback in support of promotions and employee rewards. Coach and mentor engineers, showing them the next steps in their careers. Craft a winning culture built on collaboration and shared accomplishments while having fun along the way.
    Integrator: As a senior member of Kyosk’s Core engineering team you will work to harmoniously integrate the various engineering teams through the consistent adoption of tools, methodologies and processes. You will create the glue that holds the engineering teams together in their ways of working.
    Capacity Planning: Establish staffing needs and a hiring strategy by working collaboratively with the broader Product and Technology management team. Balance the size and composition of your teams against the expected deliverables while ensuring optimal team performance.
    Strategic Thinking: Plan and execute long term strategies that benefit the team and their product(s). Work closely with your manager and other senior members of the Product and Engineering team to ensure that the roadmap is clearly understood and translated into requirements that the Core team should drive forward. 
    Technical Delivery: Take ownership of the progress, costs, and quality of delivering engineering outcomes. Adopt, enforce, and contribute to the agile processes that define Kyosk’s way of working to deliver multiple product releases at scale. Own and refine the processes that your team uses to build and support products within the business. 
    Technical Monitoring: Build a deep understanding of how our products work and are built. Though you will not be expected to code regularly or at all, you need to grasp code and architecture concerns. Identify and track metrics that can be used to ensure objectives are met and recommend process improvements. Understand engineering metrics and seek to improve them.
    Process Improvement: Regularly monitor, determine and recommend methods to streamline and improve development processes and procedures. Spearhead various research and development initiatives to identify opportunities for new projects and improved processes.
    Stakeholder Management: Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally. Act as the point of contact with the business and technical leadership communicating their priorities to the team and vice versa.

    Minimum Requirements & Key Skills:

    7+ years of software development or technical product management experience with the full software development life-cycle: design, coding, testing, mocking, deployment and maintenance of software to real production environments;
    3+ years as a software engineering manager with people management responsibilities and a track record of hiring and growing a talented team of engineers;
    Experience working with micro services, Kubernetes/Docker, and GCP/AWS services;
    Experience working with Agile methodologies, Scrum and demonstrated experience in managing end-to-end software development lifecycles.
    Proficiency with tools of the product and engineering trade for issue tracking, technical documentation, diagramming, roadmapping, project management, CI/CD, etc.
    The ability to align people behind a common goal. You can explain and materialize objectives of the team;
    Working knowledge of large-scale service-oriented infrastructure and the design of scalable, highly available systems in the real world;
    Strong overall knowledge of development and quality assurance methodologies;
    Ability to successfully collaborate with multiple technical functions in the areas of infrastructure, devops, architects and other software engineers;
    Outstanding organizational, communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills

    Desired Technical Competencies

    Conversational knowledge of modern programming language and frameworks like Java, Angular, C++, Android, Python, etc;
    Experience organizing, leading, and growing an engineering team or organization from scratch preferred;
    Experience in e-commerce, payments, and/or distribution of FMCG products is a plus
    Exposure to micro services, Kubernetes/Docker, and GCP/AWS services strongly preferred;
    You’ve worked with 3rd parties to integrate and scale products and services for rapid product growth.
    You have a genuine knack for numbers and how they are represented, and you are super comfortable with Excel and/or Google Sheets.

    Desired Behavioral Competencies

    You have experience in handling the pressure of fast-paced environments typical of a tech startup environment where you wear multiple hats and have access to limited resources 
    You have a strong desire for continuous improvement
    You can work under pressure, with tight timelines and ambitious deadlines
    You have a passion for digital products 
    You can stay motivated through difficult challenges, and occasional long hours
    Your passion is contagious, and you use it to inspire the rest of the team
    You have equal empathy for internal users, and our target market of informal retailers
    You have a strong work ethic and exhibit genuine care for the team and their products, with a willingness to go to any necessary length to ensure their success
    You have integrity: You do what you say you will do and make no excuses. 
    You develop a deep understanding and respect for what each team member is responsible for, and trust them to do their job
    Your confidence and experience make you trust your instinct and communicate persuasively. You know when to make decisions (even when others might disagree) vs when to build consensus, and you can articulate the strategy and business rationale behind your decisions.
    You are comfortable taking the blame if something goes wrong, and equally quick to give credit to the rest of the team when it goes well
    You are detail-oriented, process-driven, and organized, and can stay two steps ahead of the work your team is doing
    You understand devops as culture not as a role, and seek to automate manual processes where it makes sense.

    Apply via :

    kyosk.hire.trakstar.com

  • Senior General Affairs Officer (Finance)

    Senior General Affairs Officer (Finance)

    Key Roles & Responsibilities:
    General: to provide financial and administrative support to embassy staff and the Financial Service Organization (FSO) in the Hague.

    Management and process internal/external invoices and ensure timely payment of supplier invoices and utility bills, within the rules and regulations of our organization.
    Administration of VAT exemptions and refunds.
    Cash box administration and cash statements.
    Answer queries from the Finance Service Organization at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands, regarding cash management and financial administration.
    Assisting staff members with any queries within your mandate.
    Filing of all documentation.
    Cheque procedures and administration.
    Banking of any cheques received and petty cash.
    Management and process private use of embassy items e.g., phone, vehicles, etc.
    Liaison with bank, institutions, and organizations.
    Process consular receipts.
    Process payroll related payments.
    Finding solutions for complicated financial queries.
    Assisting OM with regard to financial queries and research.
    Follow up on changes in financial legal framework.
    Maintenance and administrative handling of our vehicles.
    Drafting (periodical) overview of expenditures.
    Insurances.
    Any other tasks including support for operational management processes.

    Description of Result Areas:

    The senior general affairs officer is accountable for the progress and quality of financial services and other support services.
    Legislation, rules, and regulations on legal status and ministerial or other administrative regulations and guidelines in the field of personnel & financial administration are important to the performance of the officer’s duties.
    The senior general affairs officer takes decisions about the interpretation and implementation of regulations and about whether they are being correctly applied.

    Description of Competences:

    Integrity
    Client orientation
    Result orientation
    Planning and Organizing
    Initiative
    Flexibility
    Ability to work accurately.
    Empathy

    JOB REQUIREMENTS
    Education and Field of Experience:

    A Finance/Accounting related collage degree (i.e., BCom, BA Finance)
    Proven track record of minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in financial / accounting activities.
    Computer literacy: well experienced to use MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
    Fluent in English and preferably knowledge of Kiswahili, knowledge of Dutch language is an advantage.
    Knowledge of internal administrative and procedural regulations relating to the running of the mission, as well as their application.
    Skill in collecting and clarifying information and in providing management information.
    Skill in dealing with users, external firms, and suppliers.

    In addition, short characterization of the suitable employee:

    Integrity is paramount
    Good interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural environment
    Service oriented
    Able to work under limited supervision
    Able to cope with pressure
    Knows how to prioritize
    Planning and organizing

    What you get:

    Attractive salary.
    Competitive package of other benefits such as a (local) healthcare plan.
    Working in a challenging, high level international environment.
    Opportunities to work on personal development;
    Friendly, open work atmosphere.

    Apply via :

    www.careers-page.com

  • Internal Controls & Process Optimization Associate

    Internal Controls & Process Optimization Associate

    Job Description:

    Evaluate the efficacy of business processes, internal controls and risk management procedures currently in place and make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes.
    The position holder will use various tools to diagnose and highlight inefficiencies in the SOPs, policies and day to day transactions of the company.
    He/she will conduct audits and reviews of organization controls, operating procedures and ensure compliance with policies and regulations to review and appraise the soundness, effectiveness and proper application of all internal controls and compliance procedures.
    As a Stock Controller they will be responsible for managing inventory and purchase merchandise based on our company’s needs.
    Stock Controller responsibilities will include tracking shipments, overseeing inventory audits and maintaining reports of purchases and pricing.

    Responsibilities:
    Internal Controls and Process Optimization:

    Internal controls framework: Continuously review and monitor existing systems to improve their effectiveness and increase the organization’s process maturity levels.
    Develop operational capabilities to ensure the company can survive adverse effects; lead diagnosis and highlight inefficiencies, fraud and revenue leakage.

    Risk Management:

    Test the controls set by the organization’s management (for vulnerabilities) and give recommendations on how to mitigate against risks.
    Participate in end-user testing of applications, systems and dashboards pointing out any inconsistencies or variations from the business requirements.

    Operational Efficiency:

    Conduct regular reviews of the internal controls system to ensure that necessary modifications and improvements are identified and made on time.

    Internal Audit:

    Evaluate the application of internal operational guidelines/manuals, identify deviations and recommend appropriate changes whenever necessary.

    Compliance:

    Ensure that Line Managers and key staff in control functions are well aware of the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and processes and drive adherence to the SOPs.

    Reporting:

    Compile and discuss reports detailing findings, implications and recommendations for system improvements. Prepare comprehensive reports to the Internal Controls and Process Optimization Manager highlighting identified gaps.

    Stock Control:

    Conduct daily cycle counts on inventory to ensure accuracy and avoid stock-outs or overstocking. They will need to check inventory levels against what is recorded in the system and report any discrepancies, out-of-stock items, overstocking, expiries, or unrecorded items.
    Check and confirm all GRNs against physical invoices received from suppliers ensuring that the correct invoice quantity and details are well uploaded in the system.
    Confirm that all daily driver reconciliations are submitted and fully reconciled.
    Follow up on any pending reconciliations and inform the loss control supervisors and the line manager, creating a tracker to update once the issue is resolved.
    Investigate any items hanging at virtual warehouses determine the root cause ensuring that all items are properly recorded and uploaded in the system.
    Create an asset tracker for allocated branches, audit assets regularly and report on missing or damaged items ensuring that all company assets are used properly and are in good condition.
    Lead monthly stock take events, coordinating with team members to ensure accurate counts and reports, ensuring that all procedures are followed and that the stock take exercise is completed accurately and on time.
    Train new counters, verifiers, and other team leads on stock control processes. They must ensure that all participants are equipped with the necessary knowledge and tools to carry out their duties.
    Follow up on stock entries and ensure stock adjustments are escalated and cleared on time prior to stock take events.
    Observe and report any incidents, breaches of SOPs or internal controls, or other relevant observations in the warehouse visited.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field a plus
    At least 2 years in internal controls and risk management;
    Knowledge and appreciation of internal controls, finance or risk management
    Proven understanding and application of internal controls management frameworks
    Proficiency is any statistical software will be an added advantage
    Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams
    Proven work experience (2 years) as a Stock Controller, Inventory Manager or similar role in a busy Restaurant
    Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
    Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills
    Goal-oriented, organized team player
    Accurate and precise attention to detail
    Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
    Good interpersonal skills to work with management and staff at all levels
    Good understanding of supply chain procedures
    Working knowledge of inventory management
    Active participation in inventory audit

    Apply via :

    kyosk.hire.trakstar.com

  • Head of Security Operations Front Office Manager

    Head of Security Operations Front Office Manager

    Responsible for overseeing and ensuring the security of Nairobi Safari Club through continuous monitoring and protection of facilities, personnel and information systems. Evaluates suspected security breaches and recommends corrective actions. To train, educate and develop all employees and security officers in all aspects of security and safety.

    Key responsibilities

    Develop, implement and maintain policies, standards and guidelines related to Hotel security.
    Responsible for physical protection including asset protection, workplace violence prevention, access control systems, and video surveillance.
    Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary.
    Serve as the focal point for security incident response planning and execution.
    Monitor receiving of goods, supplies, contractors, suppliers, guests, staff and dispatch of vehicles, equipment and goods.
    Prepare regular security reports and briefings on security operations, risks, and initiatives.
    Leads in development and management of the security budget, allocating resources effectively to meet security objectives and priorities.
    To select, train, coach, develop, manage and supervise security team to meet current and future needs of the department.
    Ensure the Hotel complies with relevant laws and regulations related to security and to ensure that the working environment is safe and hygienic at all times in accordance with OSHA laws.
    Observe team members in the Hotel, analyse operations and detect situations of concern with regard to both team member and guest behaviours.
    Operate with a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, ethics and integrity, and maintains a role-model image.
    Collaborate with and train where necessary on Hotel standards third-party security service providers and vendors to ensure the Hotel’s security needs are met.
    Continuously assess and improve security operations based on industry best practices, emerging threats, and organizational changes.

    Qualifications and experience

    Diploma level and professional training in security.
    Member of PROASAK and other security related professional organisations.
    Five (5) years proven experience in a similar role or relevant position.
    Knowledge of modern surveillance & vigilance techniques, equipment and systems.
    Knowledge of first aid, fire safety measures, firefighting equipment and alarm systems.
    Knowledge and understanding of conducting investigations.

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    Send a cover letter, CV & supporting documents to humanresource@nairobisafariclub.com

    Apply via :

    humanresource@nairobisafariclub.com

  • People Business Partner

    People Business Partner

    Role Profile: 
    People Business Partner shall be the one who ensures that the people programs and initiatives in the respective country are effective, efficient and aligned to the overall business objectives. Should be someone who possesses a high degree of work ethic, excellent communication skills, knowledge of labor relations and HR practices, strategic thinking abilities with strong organizational skills.
    Role includes, but is not limited to, developing suitable cost-effective organizational structures,  talent acquisition and development, skills development, enhancement and development of  company culture, enhancement and updating of current policies and procedures. 
    Key Responsibilities: 
    Strategic Direction:  

    Development and implementation of strategies to attract, develop and motivate and retain top talent. Working with senior leadership to constantly improve the country’s talent management strategy. Aid the company in budget allocation in ways that maximize the return of investment thereby reducing attrition; improving employee engagement; enhancing productivity; attraction of superior talent; enactment of better policies and minimization of business disruptions.

    Talent Acquisition & Management: 

    Shall be the one with broad oversight of talent acquisition activities in the country. Shall be required to support in the filling of managerial  and strategic roles that ensure the consistent levels of workforce talent. Shall also take charge of planning and guiding talent needs and goals within the country thereby contributing to the overall success of the business. Takes full responsibility for both pre boarding and onboarding and has oversight over the procedure in scheduling the new hires training and the company policies surrounding onboarding.

    HR Operations and Administration:  

    In this regard the People / HR Director shall oversee the overall management of the workforce of the country. Shall work with others in their team to modernize and digitize outdated systems including payroll and HRMIS. Treat employees as internal customers and increase employee satisfaction. Ensure employees do receive support on a day to day basis  and answer questions about benefits and company policies. Keep track of and analyze HR metrics. 

    Culture and Employee Relations: 

    Shall be responsible for leading the vision, strategy and development and execution of organizational effectiveness, talent and culture management programs within the country aimed at advancing the mission and enhancing business results. Shall partner with the leadership team and key stakeholders to ensure the development and advancement of an empowered, inclusive values driven workplace culture and actively plan for and address and forecast future culture and employee relations needs, inclusive of change management.This shall include strategies that improve communication and collaboration between management and employees and ensuring the workforce is reflective of our communities and the divergent population we serve.

    Performance & Learning and Development: 

    Responsible for overseeing and managing all activities in their country as per the performance management cycle. Provision of proactive and responsive support and advice to management of performance management related issues from planning, monitoring and evaluation. Responsible for the interpretation and application of the performance management policy and all other frameworks guiding management of performance in the respective country. Implement a performance tracking progression from goal setting , reviews and evaluations to support individual, team and organizational performance. Drive targeted communication and capacity building programs in the performance management process to enable managers to effectively evaluate, measure and optimize performance and productivity. Oversee the learning and development programs, workshops, trainings, seminars and other activities that help the employees grow and develop professionally.

    Compensation & Benefits Management:

    Strategizes, plans, creates and oversees every element of the country’s remuneration system which includes salaries, bonuses, leave, welfare benefits, medical and retirement plans and relevant compensation and benefits policies and procedures. Shall carry out benchmarking for the current compensation and benefits against the macro environment. Will be required to: develop and implement a remuneration and rewards strategy; advise senior managers on compensation issues; managing the salary review process; and overseeing role or job changes within the organization.

    Succession Planning:

    Will be responsible for assisting managers and relevant heads of department in identification and selecting employees to fill gaps that have been left in the talent due to anticipated or unanticipated vacancies in various positions. Shall ensure that the organization aptly: adapts to demographic changes and talent scarcity; identifies skill gaps and training needs; retains institutional knowledge in a knowledge economy; boosts morale and retention by investing in employees; and replaces unique or highly specialized competencies. 

    Reports:

    Develop, prepare and furnish the operational and functional reports with reports for all the above, including relevant metrics on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis..

    Minimum Qualifications & Desired Skills:

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource or related field; 
    An MBA in HR, management, business or experience in management consulting or similar will be an added advantage;
    Relevant Post-Graduate and/or Professional Body Qualifications;
    10 years inter-functional experience in Human Resource / People Management with at least 5 years in senior management.
    Experience in FMCG or retail is preferred;
    Demonstrated success in Human Resource Management Information Systems deployment;
    Versatile business / functional professional;
    Proven ability to articulate the company’s vision and rally the team to achievement;
    Deep experience and understanding of Human Nature and Talent Management in Culture Deployment.;
    Demonstrated Coaching and Mentoring successes;
    A calm and insightful disposition in VUCA and high-pressure environments.

    Competencies & Key Skills:

    Strategic Leadership;
    Vision Articulation; 
    Entrepreneurial Thinking;
    Stakeholder Management;
    Attention to Detail;
    Learning Agility;
    Culture Leader; 
    Project and time management;
    Budget management;
    Tech Savvy.

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    kyosk.hire.trakstar.com

  • Senior Tracking Analyst Drone Project Principal Investigator

    Senior Tracking Analyst Drone Project Principal Investigator

    Job Summary/Objective

    A 2 year contract (renewable) to conduct original research on elephant movements based on both in-house STE tracking projects, and partner tracking projects via the Elephant Crisis Fund. To increase STEʼs capacity for analysing elephant movements by supervising the work of the Junior Tracking Analyst.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Carry out original research on elephant movements, focusing on the STE tracking database (Samburu, Tsavo ecosystem) and on data available through partnership in Kenya and at the continental scale.
    Supervise the Junior Tracking Analyst and ensure quality control on the production of maps, reports, statistical analyses, and public presentations.
    Provide in-house tutoring to the Junior Tracking Analyst, covering: (a) movement analysis in R environment; (b) spatial data management; (c) statistical analysis; (d) scientific writing for peer-review publications.
    Ensure quality control on the data collation and curation of the STE Spatial Database (Samburu and Tsavo Ecosystems), and ensure that the spatial database is regularly updated following established protocols.
    Coordinate the production of technical reports in the following areas: (i) individual-based movements/space use of Samburu elephants over time (detailed overview of the tracking project); (ii) individual-based movements/space use of Tsavo elephants over time (detailed overview of the tracking project); (iii) management-oriented reports for tracking in other areas of Kenya and Uganda (Kerio Valley, Kidepo, Ishaqbin, Marsabit, Chyulu Hills); (iv) reports for ECF tracking partners.
    Coordinate the production of STE quarterly tracking reports by the Junior Tracking Analyst.
    Produce peer-reviewed scientific publications based on research questions identified by the STE Director of Research and Research Coordinator at the local and continental scale.
    Suggested themes for analysis/publication: (i) use of water resources by elephants (Samburu/Tsavo); (ii) broad patterns of elephant movements in the Tsavo ecosystem; (iii) drivers of movements/home range size and connectivity analyses for other tracking sites in Kenya (West Pokot, Kidepo, Ishaqbin, Marsabit, Chyulu Hills); (iv)
    drivers of inter-individual variation in elephant movements (“movement personalities”); (v) comparison across partner sites for the impact of poaching/disturbance on elephant movements; (vi) comparisons in movement ecology between forest and savanna elephants.
    Communication: Weekly updates to the Research Coordinator, highlighting research and science activities. Regular updates to the Continental Tracking Coordinator.
    Attend STE management meetings.
    Presentations: Be willing to present to donors/visitors to the STE Nairobi Office, as well as to remote audiences, on the research and science activities being conducted by Save the Elephants.

    Qualifications & Experience

    PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field
    Experience of analysing animal movements
    Experience supervising GIS work & coding in R
    Experience with leading first-authored scientific publications on animal movements an advantage
    Field experience with radio-tracking tagged animals an advantage

    Key Competencies

    Experience of working with GIS and Coding in R
    Ability to adapt to challenging circumstances and situations

    Performance Expectations

    A detailed work plan, deliverables and timeline will be developed
    Respect for confidentiality over data content until publication
    High quality use of both English and scientific languages in work outputs
    Monthly plans articulated clearly for coordination and support
    Timely end of month progress reports
    Execution of approved work by agreed deadlines
    Effective supervision of employees or interns assigned to the program

    Working Conditions

    Can be based at STEʼs head office in Nairobi, with potential for the right candidate to work remotely.
    There will be occasional need to travel to our research camps in Samburu and Tsavo, for which costs will be covered.

    Compensation and Benefits

    Compensation commensurate with experience
    All costs while in the field are covered
    27 days of leave a year

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    Via CV & cover letter to jobs@savetheelephants.org

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    jobs@savetheelephants.org

  • Car Park Attendant

    Car Park Attendant

    Car park attendant performs various functions in ensuring smooth operations, security and maintenance of parking facilities.

    KEY RESPONIBILITIES:

    Ensuring that all cars pay as they park and confirming whether all car owners have paid.
    Keying the payment into the system and issuing a receipt to customers.
    Ensuring monthly clients make their payments at the beginning of every month.
    Prepare a shift report at the end of the shift.
    Maintaining smooth operations at the car park and ensure customers get high quality service and satisfaction.
    Timely identification of possible risks, resolution of conflicts where possible and where not possible, reporting the same in a timely manner to Management.

    QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

    Certificate in Business Administration or its equivalent.
    Be computer literate.
    Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly and to relate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
    Excellent customer service skills to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction.
    Highly reliable, punctual and proactive individual.
    A person of high integrity and moral standards.

    Send a cover letter, CV & supporting documents to  humanresource@nairobisafariclub.com
    Applications must be received before 15th September 2023.

    Apply via :

    humanresource@nairobisafariclub.com