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Fintech Project Manager

About the Opportunity
The Fintech Project Manager will be a new position for Inkomoko as we scale our lending and financial inclusion products across East Africa, and seek new internal finance systems digitization.
Current projects in the IT Roadmap include automating payroll, digital cash management,, accounting software upgrade, mobile loan app development, building AI modules for automated due diligence on lending, migration to a Core Banking Solution, establishing a digital payment gateway, and API integrations with our banking/telecom/investment partners.
Responsibilities
The IT Project Manager will be technical enough to manage a range of IT projects, but as a project manager won’t do the development themselves.  Specifically, the role will include:
User Requirements and Project Inception

Detect gaps that can be closed by fintech projects, develop user requirements and collaborate with co-workers, and identify solutions that are fit for the user and purpose
Leverage newer technologies (machine learning, AI, etc) to be forward-looking in our approaches to solving challenges
Direct and manage technology project development from inception to end rollout.
Define project scope, goals, success criteria, and deliverables
Draft and complete detailed Business Requirements and Statement of Work (SOW) with the project sponsors
Develop a full-scale project plan, including budgets, timelines, milestones, and allocating human resources (select and manage vendors and on-staff developers) to implement projects using Agile methodologies
Work with other team members to prioritize projects in the IT Roadmap
Develop/modify and implement processes and systems to add value to Inkomoko’s lending strategy as we enter new geographies, and work with the investment team to configure new investment products
Continual improvement of client-facing services through maintaining knowledge of tech solutions and proposing options that are appropriate for rural, low-bandwidth clients

Project Management

Once a project is approved, track project milestones and deliverables, and develop/deliver
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate staff and consultants
Coordinate with the IT Project Manager, Developers, and UI/UX team for design and coding
Ongoing troubleshooting problem areas, raising challenges
Manage sprints and serve as scrum master for approved projects
Coordinate with the QA Analyst for ensuring usability and value to users
Use Asana and Jira to document and record project status
Proactively and effectively communicate to project sponsors
Establish roll-out and adoption plans, including developing training materials, user guides
Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report

Minimum Qualifications
The position requires a broad technical background in project/program management and in building and managing multiple complex projects and customer relationships.

5 years of fintech project management in Africa, with bachelor’s degree preferred
Scrumaster experience – has run complicated tech projects, on-time and within budget from start to finish, ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Coding language preferred, but not required. Must have a working understanding of languages in our stack: Python, XML, Javascript, Postgresql
Experience with Human-Centered Design and UI/UX
Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects (5-10 projects at a time)
Exceptional oral and written communication in English, plus one East African language
Familiarity with CRM/ERP systems is required, and Odoo and Mifos are highly desirable.
Experience managing vendor service level agreements and securing vendor deliverables.

Apply via :

aec-jobs-portal.web.app

October 29, 2024
Human Capital Manager

Role Description
mPharma is looking for a Human Capital Manager (Kenya & Uganda) to oversee human capital operations across Kenya and Uganda. This role is based in Kenya and is primarily responsible for defining and driving talent activities across the organization to optimize return on talent investments. The role will work closely with business leaders across the organization and combine business requirements with relevant talent activities within the policies and talent principles of mPharma. The role will be involved in strategy definition, shaping/development, and execution of relevant activities as well as day-to-day handling of more operational tasks. The role reports to the Chief People Officer of mPharma and forms part of the Human Capital Leadership team.
Key Responsibilities

Define/evolve human capital strategy in collaboration with the Chief People Officer and Human Capital leadership team.
Define human capital strategy for the country and retail Business Unit in line with the overall human capital strategy for mPharma. Headcount and capability planning will be an integral part of this work.
Define relevant country / BU activities required to execute the strategy and define and follow up on relevant KPIs to ensure that the road map is being achieved.
Leverage relevant assets, information, and artifacts and incorporate them into the work as required, e.g. policy or process changes, in alignment with the overall human capital strategy.
Oversee and manage country human capital activities end-to-end, including Talent Acquisition and Onboarding, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Professional Development, and Compensation & Benefits.
Work with business leaders to achieve targets for engagement, diversity, and culture.
Collaborate with other country HC colleagues to ensure the local activities align with global/best practices and comply with local regulations.
Provide employee relations counsel to managers and employees on HR matters, including discipline and grievance as required
Represent mPharma externally and partner with relevant companies and professional bodies.
Be a strong people role model across mPharma and act in accordance with the mPharma values and policies at all times.

Our Ideal Candidate

People-oriented and results-driven, with a strong focus on how talent ‘fits’ into an overall business strategy.
Demonstrated ability to work across cultures and geographies.
Demonstrated ability and courage to make changes, keep focus and deliver in an ever-changing environment.
A strong communicator with excellent presentation skills.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills. Demonstrated ability to stand firm even in difficult situations.
Ability to be agile and work at strategic as well as operational levels.
Exceptional stakeholder management and business partner skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work on a team or independently while establishing strong working relationships at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration, or related fields.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a managerial / leadership role focused on people, culture & talent at a fast-growing startup, high-performance environment, and/or consultancy.
Fluent in English.

Apply via :

mpharma.bamboohr.com

October 29, 2024
Senior Officer Credit Administration Officer Credit Administration Senior Officer Credit Risk Analyst Officer – Trade Finance Back Office

To maintain the quality of credit facilities advanced by ensuring credit documentation is enforceable, the bank’s interests in collateral held are secured and borrowers meet their contractual obligations as stipulated in the loan contracts.
The job holder will report functionally to Credit Administration Manager.
JOB DESCRIPTION

To ensure end to end perfection of approved applications (including but not limited to credit applications)
To ensure full compliance as per approved conditions of sanction while ensuring compliance with credit policies and procedures.
Authorization of loans/disbursements, overdrafts, credit limits, letters of credit and Bank guarantee in the Core banking system as per laid down SLA/TAT and credit policies and procedures.
Execution of all security withdrawal and substitution applications and also setting up of a system of lodgment and withdrawal of Securities report
Preparation of various management reports i.e. PAR Report ,Lipa na Mpesa status reports, daily loan disbursement, pending disbursement report, Letter of offer status report and post disbursement reports
Ensuring upfront and accurate collection of fees / LACE, Insurance premiums (Credit life & Collateral Insurance).
Management of loan files after disbursement and also regular update and also maintenance of the asset register
Preparation of daily and monthly CRB updates, issuing of pre-listing and post-listing notices as per laid down CBK guidelines.
Engaging clients in all NTSA and MPSR matters through e-citizen and TIMS platforms including but not limited to; motor vehicle search, registration and transfers, discharge of vehicles, registration and deregistration of movable assets (Chattel Mortgage)
Ensure prompt payment of outstanding fees due to valuation, tracking and legal processes to the allocated service providers
Ensure prompt execution of loan closures, change of dates and rescheduling.
Perform any other duty assigned by supervisor from time to time.

KEY COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in a business course from an accredited university.
3-4 years cumulative work experience in a busy commercial bank or microfinance bank with a strong bias in Credit Analysis and Credit Administration
Working knowledge of Trade Finance Operations will be an added advantage
Proficiency in computer packages – Ms Word, Ms Excel and Ms Power point
Attention to detail, accuracy and diligence & analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Strong negotiation and problem solving skills
Ability to work under pressure

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Interested candidates are requested to send their cover letter and CV to hr@rafiki.co.ke quoting the position applied for on the e-mail subject on or before 8th May 2023 at 5:00pm.

Apply via :

hr@rafiki.co.ke

October 29, 2024
Senior Typescript Backend Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to expand and optimize our digital advertisement SaaS suite of applications. Using technologies such as NodeJS with TypeScript, federated GraphQL, Docker, AWS and Apache Kafka, you’ll be designing microservices and other back-end components, and integrating data storage, monitoring and protection solutions. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of central databases and message busses, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. Additionally you’ll conduct regular code reviews, provide guidance to other team members, and contribute to workload estimations, project planning and architecture discussions.

You will join a cross-functional team under a Product Owner to contribute to our multi-tenant SaaS product and ad-serving network.

To ensure success as a Senior Backend Engineer at Factor-Eleven, you should possess extensive knowledge of NodeJS based services, good knowledge of AWS and/or Kafka, great knowledge of GraphQL/REST-APIs and experience in a similar role. An accomplished SBE will be someone whose expertise results in the stable, fast, and secure exchange of data between servers and end-users, and who successfully shares that expertise with the wider team.. Ultimately, a top-class Backend Engineer at F11 should be able to envision, plan, develop, test and deliver scalable microservices in an event-driven multi-tenant architecture, and teach others to do the same.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing and maintaining microservices and back-end components.
Ensuring optimal performance of databases and responsiveness to front-end requests.
Collaborating with developers, product owners and stakeholders on the design and integration of elements.
Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
Documenting server-side processes, including database schemas, message events and sagas, as well as preparing reports.
Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js, AWS and related development.
Participate in code and technical design reviews
Write and review tasks and estimate workloads for yourself and others
Provide mentorship and technical supervision to team-members

Requirements

5+ years experience as Backend Engineer or similar role..
Strong proficiency of NodeJS with TypeScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
Working knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
Experience with user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments.
High familiarity with fundamental design principles behind scalable applications.
Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes.
Good knowledge of event-driven architecture, message busses, and/or pub/sub-systems.
Proven expert knowledge Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.
Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
Great organizational and time management skills.
Excellent familiarity with git, npm, docker and Jira
Great Troubleshooting skills
Good project management skills
Extensive experience in mentoring teammates in a respectful, educative manner

Apply via :

jobs.workable.com

October 29, 2024
Language Driver/ Guide- German – 4 positions Language Driver/ Guide- French – 1 position Language Driver/ Guide- Portuguese – 1 position Language Driver/ Guide- Spanish – 1 position Language Driver/ Guide- Italian – 1 position

Qualifications /Minimum Requirements:

6 years of driving experience as a Tour Driver/Guide, handling international and local guests
Must have a valid driving license, TRA, and PSV license.
Defensive/offensive driving skills & excellent driving skills
Member of KPSGA with an updated and paid-up Silver Membership minimum or above
Experience with Photographic Safaris
Adhere to Park rules and be conservation minded.
Must be polished in terms of communication and presentation.
Mature, healthy with excellent eyesight, and punctual with a good attendance record
Certificate of Good Conduct
Competence in two or more languages will be an added advantage.

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Send updated Curriculum Vitae together with copies of certificates and letters of recommendation from the last 2 recent employers to recruitment@sunworldsafaris.com by 10th May 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

recruitment@sunworldsafaris.com

October 29, 2024
Booking Officer

Ensuring all disbursed Retail check-off loans within assigned employers are booked on the respective employer payrolls within the agreed timelines.
Responsibilities

Aiming at having the accounts at paying status by timely submission of deduction data to assigned employers within agreed cut off dates for effecting
Maintaining the quality of the assigned portfolio within the agreed threshold by collecting amounts due efficiently and effectively
Managing the arrears position of his/her assigned portfolio to acceptable levels by ensuring the Roll rate is within the agreed threshold for each bucket of arrears & maintain an excellent Bank/Scheme relationship.
Presenting deduction data to assigned check-off employers within the agreed cut-off dates and ensuring the same is effected.
Follow up of all loans not deducted, underpayments and loans dropped from payroll and document recovery effort.
Ensure timely receipts of loan deduction schedules/by products and check-off payments for all assigned schemes
Follow-up of all payments due for all assigned schemes
Offering support to the branches to deliver respective data to the employers on need basis
Direct manual recoveries from transactional accounts for customers to optimize collection results both at pre-delinquency and delinquency stages of loans under one’s management.
Consistent and close monitoring of the Retail pre-delinquency book in liaison with Business Units so as to reduce the PAR to acceptable levels.
Handling all queries within assigned portfolio relating to loan stoppages, clearances and issues relating to check-off deductions. Timely forwarding to respective assigned employers’ payroll stoppage instructions and deduction data amendments.
Timely/ Promptly Communicating to business unit and the reasons for dropped cases given by employers e.g. dismissals, deaths, resignations & ensure monthly updates to the branches and the Head office business units.
Providing timely feedback to management on collections challenges within assigned portfolio and possible solutions and recommendations for quality improvement.
Consistently engaging employers who are in arrears to make good the payment through calls and employer visits.
Escalating any suspicious activities/accounts noted during the collection process

Qualifications

A degree in a business-related field.
A good knowledge of collections in the banking sector trends and practices.
A detailed knowledge of specific Bank products such as Personal unsecured loans.
A good awareness of the Bank’s Credit policy.
A good awareness of the Bank’s vision and focus especially on relation to Collections.
Good negotiation skills.

Apply via :

www.kingdombankltd.co.ke

October 29, 2024
Office Assistant

Interested candidates are invited to apply for the position of Office Assistant. on short term contract basis.
Functions of Office Assistants
Office Assistants are responsible for the following functions:

Cleanliness of offices, equipment/apparatus when need be;
Office waste management;
Habitable office conditions;
Movement of office equipment, furniture and orderly arrangement;
Meeting venues timely arrangement;
Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment;
Office beverage and snacks preparation; and
Office and messengerial duties.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Officer will be responsible to the Manager, Human Resource & Administration, for the implementation of Administration Division’s objectives in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporation’s goals, objectives and agreed performance targets. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

Cleaning offices, machines/ equipment/apparatus;
Collecting and disposing waste;
Dusting offices and ensuring habitable office conditions;
Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement and dispatching letters;
Arranging for meeting venues professionally and timely;
Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment;
Preparing and serving office tea;
Performing office and messengerial duties; and
Any other duties as may be assigned

Academic & Professional Qualifications

At least a mean Grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Job Experience & Requirements

Proficiency in English and Kiswahili
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Personal qualities

Good interpersonal skills

Apply via :

unesco.go.ke

October 29, 2024
Corporate Secretary

Job Summary
The Corporate Secretary will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, managing contracts and agreements, and maintaining corporate records.
Responsibilities

Assists the board of directors in understanding and meeting all applicable regulatory issues, ensuring the organization operates within the bounds of the law
Provide legal support and guidance to the organization.
Manage contracts and agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating.
Maintain corporate records and ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and accurate.
Coordinate and attend board meetings (virtually for U.S. meetings) and draft agendas and meeting minutes for all three entities, including committees of the board and senior management meetings.
Provide advice to the board of directors and executive management on corporate governance matters.
Manage the organization’s relationships with external legal counsel and other service providers.
Work with regulators to keep up to date on regulatory changes and ensure corporate responsibilities are completely met.
Maintain and manage the organization’s intellectual property portfolio, including maintenance of key Google Drive folders.
Research and analyze issues related to corporate governance, and make reports on findings.
Provide support on legal matters related to employment, fundraising, and other areas as needed.
Filing annual returns to Kenyan regulated entities.

Qualification and Requirements:

Degree in Law, Business Administration and registered by company secretaries, or a related field.
At least two years of experience in a legal or corporate governance role, preferably with an NGO or similar organization.
Familiarity with corporate governance principles and legal and regulatory requirements in Kenya.
Ability to interact with individuals at many levels of an organization, including members of the board of directors, other department heads, their own staff, and others; with information from colleagues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work remotely with minimum supervision.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Occasional evening availability to accommodate meetings with U.S. personnel.

Apply via :

nrcfkenya.org

October 29, 2024
AI Scientist – Conversational AI

About the Role:
As a remote AI Scientist at Elloe AI, you will join a dedicated product team (a “pod”) and use your Large Language Model (LLM) modeling and experimentation skills to integrate the latest global AI breakthroughs into our conversational AI solutions. Your insights and expertise will play a critical role in addressing customer needs and aspirations.
Our target market consists of businesses eager to enhance their communication strategies and improve customer experiences. We help organizations leverage artificial intelligence to facilitate seamless interactions, automate tasks, and deliver personalized responses. We see AI as a strategic partner to businesses, assisting them in creating intelligent conversational agents that drive customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Our remote work culture prioritizes collaboration, flexibility, and innovation. Our team comprises diverse experience levels and backgrounds, and we foster an environment that encourages knowledge sharing, mentoring, and career growth.
What you will do at Elloe AI:

Utilize your modeling skills to train, fine-tune, retrieve, adapt, and feature engineer the best of NLG AI for our conversational AI platform and business customers.
Seamlessly integrate new R&D into our production AI engine in scalable, interoperable components.
Act as a player-coach, building, coding, testing, and coaching junior data scientists, research partners, and product managers. You can engage with highly skilled researchers and discuss design feedback with product managers or customers.
Test hypotheses to enhance user experience with the models powering our product. Your findings may guide our research partners or product managers towards new directions.
Innovate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop ground-breaking AI solutions that address real-world business challenges.

What you will bring to Elloe AI:

Proven experience in delivering AI/ML value, including NLG and feature engineering. Familiarity with text, image, and other R&D communities is a plus (2 years per level).
A willingness to be technique, method, and tool agnostic, and systematically explore any avenue that may improve customer outcomes.
A commitment to rigorous A/B testing and causal inference, as well as an interest in user experience and behavior, trust, and safety.
Strong knowledge of frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members while working remotely.

Apply via :

elloe.freshteam.com

October 29, 2024
Reproductive Health Officer

Job Summary:
The Reproductive Health Specialist will be responsible for ensuring all reproductive health cases are properly diagnosed, and treated/referred. They will also be responsible for managing the clinic to ensure growth.
Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive reproductive health assessments, including medical and sexual history, contraceptive counseling, and STI testing.
Provide awide range of reproductive health services, including contraception management, preconception counseling, and pregnancy options counseling.
Coordinate with Penda Health teams to create and implement reproductive health education and promotion programs.
Perform routine gynecological exams and screenings, including Pap tests, breast exams, and pelvic exams.
Provide support and counseling to patients facing infertility, pregnancy loss, or other reproductive health challenges
Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, and comply with all relevant legal and ethical standards related to Clinical documentation, patient confidentiality and privacy at Penda Health
Collaborate with other healthcare providers, to provide coordinated care to patients and ensure continuity of care.
Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in reproductive health, and participate in ongoing training and professional development activities

Requirements:

At least 1 year post training experience in Reproductive Health
A Higher National Diploma in Reproductive Health, Comprehensive Reproductive Health or its equivalent.
A Basic Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Clinical medicine and Surgery
Strong knowledge and experience in contraception, STI screening and treatment, fertility treatment among other outpatient Reproductive Health procedures
Ability to work independently under minimum supervision

Apply via :

pendahealth.applytojob.com

October 29, 2024