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  • Bookkeeper

    Bookkeeper

    Job Areas:

    Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment for walk-in customers, consignment customers, household & website orders, and internal procurement requests.
    Managing Consignment customers and Suppliers
    Receiving payments through various channels such as KopoKopo, MPESA till, etc.
    Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
    Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail
    Prepare analytical and ratio analyses relevant to A/R so management can gain a better understanding of how collection efforts are progressing.
    Support other accounting and finance team members, inventory management, and cost accounting.

    Technical Skills:

    1+ years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in retail, distribution, or manufacturing
    CPA – K or ACCA finalist. Bachelor’s degree is an added advantage
    Comprehensive knowledge of at least one accounting software, preferably Zoho
    Strong commercial mindset, able to use financial data to help solve problems and improve business performance
    Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships.
    Ability to use Excel to extract data from the accounting system and present the results in an informative and insightful manner.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Soft Skills:

    Entrepreneurial Self-Starter – thrives in a fast-moving environment and is capable of independently seeking information, marshaling resources, and delivering results without waiting for direction (Get Stuff Done).
    Highly organized – can use tools systematically, and accurately. Can track open action items and tasks and stick to deadlines.
    Proactive communicator – pushing updates to team member’s needs, and clearly outlining plans and decision points. Using correct communications mediums (WhatsApp, phone call, email, task software)
    Problem Solver – proactively identifying issues or challenges, and quickly developing potential solutions to drive decision-making.
    Team Player – Needs to effectively work with all department heads to ensure smooth operations.

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    airtable.com

  • Extension Officer Communications Intern Finance Support Intern Geographic Information Technologies (GIS) Intern

    Extension Officer Communications Intern Finance Support Intern Geographic Information Technologies (GIS) Intern

    Position Summary
    To implement GBM’s project(s) in the identified project areas.
    Duties and responsibilities

    Promote sustainable land management and climate-resilient production practice on-farm and on the riparian reserves;
    Support in the review and development of training materials and modules for food security, livelihoods and resilience initiatives;
    Establish specific capacity building methodologies for effective delivery and sustainability of project interventions;
    Mobilize rural communities in Makueni County to form tree nursery groups or take part in tree planting and any other activities as per GBM’s project requirements;
    Plan and administer training and capacity building of tree nursery groups on the best nursery management and seedling production methods;
    Provide technical support for the successful implementation of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) activities;
    Follow up, map and keep track of all the tree nursery groups, households and planted sites in the project area;
    Train groups and farmers on FMNR, climate smart agriculture, sustainable energy options, soil and water conservation;
    Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all project activities;
    Provide monthly progress reports on the project implementation as required;
    Attend the regular weekly and monthly planning meetings as called upon; and
    Perform any other duties as delegated.

    Skills and Qualifications

    Degree in Natural Resource Management, Business Administration, Community Development, Project Management or related field;
    At least 3 years of experience in implementing environmental and/or development-related programs;
    Knowledge and experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion is an added advantage;
    Must have good understanding of the different systems of extension or field work delivery;
    Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities;
    Good organization, analytical and interpersonal skills;
    Ability to ride a motorbike is an added advantage;
    Excellent English and Swahili communication skills (oral and written);
    Excellent computer skills

    Deadline: 5 pm EAT on 23st April 2023

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    o apply for this position, please send your cover letter and CV in one document outlining your suitability to: jobs@greenbeltmovement.org with the subject line Extension Officer Application. Your cover letter should also include your current and expected gross salary. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    jobs@greenbeltmovement.org

  • Proofreader, Instructional Design (Content Quality)

    Proofreader, Instructional Design (Content Quality)

    About The Role
    The Instructional Design department seeks full-time proofreaders to join our globally distributed team. In this role, you will proofread instructional materials created by our globally distributed team, under the supervision of an Instructional Design team leader. This work supports our high-priority operations around the world, and so besides excellent proofreading skills, it requires flexibility, calm, and the ability to produce excellent work in a fast-paced environment.
    You are highly detail-oriented with a nuanced understanding of proofreading conventions; you’ve probably noticed several things in this posting that you’re itching to fix, but you also know when to let an inconsistency stand. You are a source of calm in stressful environments, unfazed by a change to the style guide or a sudden reordering of your priorities, and you can adjust easily to the unique requirements of a particular project.
    The Instructional Design team is located in Boston, Nairobi, Kigali, Lagos, and Hyderabad. This role is based in Hyderabad, but will very likely include remote collaboration with teams overseas.
    What You Will Do

    Proofread and correct daily lessons (“teacher guides”) electronically, directly in our CMS and in Word files
    Check answer keys and references to textbooks for accuracy
    Proofread other instructional materials, such as exams and textbooks, as assigned
    Maintain a highly organized system for tracking materials through the proofreading process
    Adhere exactly to specific formatting and delivery requirements, such as styling manuscripts and correcting filenames
    Provide feedback to supervisors and writers regarding the content you proofread
    Participate in ongoing training in instructional design and pedagogy
    Jump into new, unusual projects with other Academics or Instructional Design teams

    What You Should Have

    A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
    Demonstrated proofreading experience, or strong aptitude and desire to learn
    Ability to edit electronically in Microsoft Word and online in our CMS
    Exceptional attention to details and meticulous organization
    High degree of professionalism in communication and time management
    Ability and interest in all primary school subjects (including mathematics)
    Experience in education desirable
    Proficiency in Google Suite or equivalent office programs (word processing, spreadsheet, email)

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    boards.greenhouse.io

  • Vocational and Technical Trainers- Automotive Engineering Vocational and Technical Trainer – Electrical Engineering {Power Option} Vocational and Technical Trainer – Plumbing Vocational and Technical Trainer – Entrepreneurial Agriculture Vocational and Technical Trainer – Food and Beverage Vocational and Technical Trainers – Mathematics and Physics Vocational and Technical Trainer – Information Communication Technology (ICT)

    Vocational and Technical Trainers- Automotive Engineering Vocational and Technical Trainer – Electrical Engineering {Power Option} Vocational and Technical Trainer – Plumbing Vocational and Technical Trainer – Entrepreneurial Agriculture Vocational and Technical Trainer – Food and Beverage Vocational and Technical Trainers – Mathematics and Physics Vocational and Technical Trainer – Information Communication Technology (ICT)

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:- a Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production/Plant), Automotive Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Medical Engineering, or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution, been registered by the relevant professional body (where applicable)
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

    undertaking training in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
    preparing teaching/learning materials and schemes of work;
    setting and marking examination/assignment;
    carrying out research work under the guidance and supervision of a senior trainer; and
    supervising trainees’ projects and practical work

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    Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications directly to the institution where vacancies exist by filling ONE (1) PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form and attaching copies of National ID card, academic and professional certificates, transcripts. So as to reach the respective Boards/Councils on or before 17th April 2023 (Latest 5. 00p.m East African Time)

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  • Agricultural Production Specialist Governance and Policy Specialist Nutrition Specialist Market Systems/ Private Sector Specialist

    Agricultural Production Specialist Governance and Policy Specialist Nutrition Specialist Market Systems/ Private Sector Specialist

    Summary
    ME&A is recruiting a local, short-term Agricultural Production Specialist for USAID/Kenya & East Africa. The USAID/Kenya & East Africa mission (Kenya Feed the Future) is to sustainably reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty in the Feed the Future (FTF) Zone of Influence (ZOI) through sustainable increases in agricultural productivity, nutrition-sensitive production, and inclusive and competitive market systems.
    Responsibilities

    Provide technical expertise related to the analysis of the design, implementation and effectiveness of agricultural production components of the activity in the selected crops, dairy and livestock value chains.

    Qualifications

    Master’s degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, animal health, veterinary science or any other related field.
    At least 10 years’ experience in designing, implementing, managing and/or evaluating agricultural production/development projects.
    Must have experience working with crops, dairy and livestock value chains in developing countries.
    Excellent and demonstrable report writing skills.
    Level 4 English.

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  • Finance Manager Senior Accountant

    Finance Manager Senior Accountant

    Role Summary:
    We’re seeking a Finance Manager to lead our finance function and support our expansion into new markets. As a Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and executing financial strategies, managing accounting operations, and providing financial insights to our senior leadership team. You’ll play a key role in driving the company’s growth and success, while ensuring financial integrity and compliance. Additionally, you’ll be expected to participate in helping the company raise debt and equity funds from investors and bank partners.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Develop and implement financial strategies that align with our business objectives and support our growth plans.
    Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
    Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, providing regular updates to our senior leadership team.
    Prepare and present financial reports, including monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, and ad-hoc reports as required.
    Develop and implement robust internal controls and processes to safeguard our assets and ensure financial integrity.
    Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, tax authorities, financial institutions, and potential investors.
    Participate in fundraising activities, including preparing financial models and presentations for potential investors and bank partners.
    Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the business.
    Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

    Qualifications and Experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.
    At least 7 years of experience in financial management, preferably in the fintech or financial services industry.
    Deep knowledge of financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and reporting.
    Strong analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
    Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
    Familiarity with local financial regulations and compliance requirements in Kenya and other African markets.
    Experience in fundraising activities, including preparing financial models and presentations for potential investors and bank partners

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  • Projects Manager Administration & HR Manager

    Projects Manager Administration & HR Manager

    Job Summary:
    The Project Manager will report to the Program Manager and be responsible for overseeing and managing all ongoing projects. The successful candidate will work closely with the project management team, providing guidance, support, and training as required. The Project Manager will be responsible for preparing workplans, project reports, ensuring that project budgets and deliverables are monitored.
    Expected Skills and Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development Studies or Marine Sciences.
    At least 5 years of experience in multiple project management, preferably in a community-based marine environment. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team.
    Ability to work independently and under pressure, with a strong sense of initiative and self-motivation to deliver quality on time.
    Strong project management skills, including planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
    Experience in managing projects funded by international donors is an added advantage. Fluency in English and Swahili, both written and spoken and computer literacy.

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    If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this position, please send your CV and cover letter plus three traceable references to mercy@oceansalivekenya.org and copy admin@oceansalivekenya.org with the subject line “Administration and HR Manager – Oceans Alive Foundation.”  “Projects Manager Application – Oceans Alive Foundation.”The deadline for applications is April 15th, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    mercy@oceansalivekenya.org

  • Communications Manager

    Communications Manager

    Key Competence

    A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences e.g., Communication/Journalism, Business Information Technology with at least an option/experience in social media, Digital Marketing and Communication or any other related disciplines.
    Graduate degree or equivalent expertise is an added advantage.
    Prior experience in working with NGO sector and networking with donors, government and non- governmental organizations.
    Expertise across different types of communications platforms, including but not limited to social
    media, websites, in-person events.
    Relevant networks in media
    Ability to adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies as the web design industry evolves.
    Ability to participate in field activities frequently.

    Skills Required

    The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
    Incredible written and oral communication skills
    Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
    Impeccable integrity and ethics
    Self-directed/self-motivating personality, with proven ability to manage demands from multiple supervisors while adhering to program deadlines and priorities.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Visibility:

    Assist with the planning, developing and implementation of communication, visibility strategies and annual, operational plans linked to the strategic plan.
    Create, implement and coordinate a consistent media and visibility campaign, including the use of social media, newsletters and promotional materials.
    Manage the organizational website and regularly update it with relevant information
    Devise and implement creative and impactful visibility strategies for raising SND’s local, national, regional and international visibility, profile and brand.
    Ensure that SND’s brand and image is consistent and reflects the organization’s mission, vision and values.
    Co-ordinate the development of innovative new visibility and information resources that clearly communicate the mission and objectives of the organization, including leaflets, posters, brochures, videos and presentations.
    Edit and review reports, texts, photographic and video material received, according to the requirements of the Project and the Donor.
    Directly collect visibility and information material on activities, through field visits, interviews with the beneficiaries and stakeholders
    Review web content, links, and design of SND website and social media, providing necessary updates and enhancements in a timely manner in collaboration with web developer.
    Support the MERL staff and Programme Managers in the reporting activities, providing visibility materials as requested.

    Communication

    Being the focal person for the collection, review and organization of all communication material by SND staff.
    Develop and implement SND Communication Strategy aligned to the vision and mission of its work.
    Collaborate with team implementing project activities of the CBCR by providing support in communication issues;
    Provide graphic design support in the elaboration and finalization of all visibility and training material, including manuals, brochures, posters, gadgets etc.
    Actively participate in events, field visits and other activities, to collect narrative and visual material
    Develop metrics for evaluating performance against strategy
    Internalizing briefs and coming up with original, distinctive, and exciting creative concepts
    Ensure effective partnership engagement through managing partnerships with different stakeholders both public and private.
    Collect and document success stories showing impact of the SND activities.

    Letter of applications along with a copy of your resume, a contact telephone number and the names of 3 referees preferably from your previous work places, quoting their email addresses/contact numbers properly and Clearly label/quote the job title above on your envelope and hand deliver to the SND Moyale Office or via email: jobs@sndafrica.org.Deadline for the submission of application is Friday, 16th April 2023 5:00 PM.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Phone calls are not acceptable.Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.SND is an equal opportunity employer.

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    jobs@sndafrica.org

  • Associate, Research and Evaluation

    Associate, Research and Evaluation

    Position Summary:
    As the Foundation expands its work across Africa, there is an exciting, growing opportunity to employ the latest research and evaluation tools to design programs, measure impact and guide future strategies. Working alongside the Foundation’s Chief Research and Evaluation Officer (CREO), the Associate RE will play a critical role in building and operating an efficient, rigorous, and impactful RE department that will influence the selection and design of development programs in multiple countries.
    Functional Relationships:

    Directors
    Country Programme Managers
    Research and Evaluation Staff

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    Research and Evaluation

    Responsible for designing and estimating the potential impact of Foundation’s new programs; primarily in education, water, health and agriculture. This includes active involvement in the program design process and implementation of creative evaluation tools.
    Identifying the best econometric approaches to measuring impact, considering local constraints.
    Managing day-to-day research and evaluation activities. These include:

    Regularly assessing progress in the field;
    Supervising and training field staff;
    Ensuring that basic quality standards are met;
    Cleaning and analysing data;
    Contributing to the production of research reports.

    Regular travel to project locations in Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Somaliland, as needed.

    Institutional / Administrative

    Helping the CREO build an integrated Research and Evaluation (RE) department within the Foundation, involving field staff in multiple locations. This will involve:

    Creating/updating the institutional documents laying out the Foundation’s research and evaluation approaches and strategy;
    Writing guidelines for the Foundation’s evaluation proposals, field data collection activities, cleaning and documentation standards, pre-analysis plans, and end-products.
    Establishing a library of STATA and/or R codes for use across the organisation.

    Assisting the Chief Research and Evaluation Officer (CREO) in other critical RE tasks and projects, including developing and engaging with a network of international development researchers and practitioners across the continent.

    Technical Competencies:

    Creative and entrepreneurial self-starter, with a focus on execution and results.
    Superior attention to detail.
    Ability to articulate complex ideas, summarize problems, and identify key lessons, clearly and effectively.
    Highly proficient in STATA and R, with experience writing statistical code for data management, cleaning, and analysis.
    Basic understanding of economics, econometrics, and statistics.
    Highly proficient with survey platforms, like KoboCollect or SurveyCTO.
    Excellent writing and presentation (e.g., PowerPoint) skills.
    Ability to manage field surveys, focus groups, and randomized evaluations.
    Ability to multitask and balance multiple work assignments.
    Most importantly, excellent interpersonal skills. In this position, you will be required to work efficiently with teams in a variety of different countries and contexts.

    Required Qualifications and Experiences:

    Bachelor or Master’s degree in Economics, International Development, Political Science, Statistics, Public Policy or a related field.
    Minimum of three (3) years of fieldwork management experience, and preferably experience running a research project at an academically-oriented, development economics research organisation.
    Strong track record of success in academic studies, as well as the professional workplace.

    Apply via :

    .bamboohr.com

  • Demand Planning Manager Supply Planner Head of Platform Operations

    Demand Planning Manager Supply Planner Head of Platform Operations

    About The Role
    The role of the DP manager will mainly focus on providing an accurate demand plan to guide the Business. This position will work directly with OPS, on the operational demand plan by Sku/Brand/Category/Class/Sub-Class in order to align with the company strategy. The role will directly support the Sales & Operations Planning process through the weekly and monthly Demand Planning Meetings. They will work cross functionally with Marketing, Sales, Finance and Procurement to help achieve high forecast accuracy. Providing aggregate and monthly Forecasts that will drive the Supply Chain to meet Sales and Customer Service objectives.

    About You
    To succeed in this role you must have:

    Strong analytical abilities
    Strong knowledge of demand planning process in FMCG
    Excellent communication and presentation skills
    Detailed oriented and extreme accuracy
    Ability to Multitask, managing several projects at once
    Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities
    Ability to lead cross-functionally
    Team Building

    Responsibilities:

    Develop the operations forecast for multiple time horizons. Provide guidance to demand planners, in data analysis, to identify forecast adjustments.
    Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data and evaluate forecast variances versus actual demand. Provide corrective actions.
    Monitor key forecast metrics with the objective to continuously reduce forecast error.
    Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and then refine the forecast to reflect updated Sales and Marketing assumptions.
    Interact with Sales and Marketing to understand demand forecast drivers.
    Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and Customer Service to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand inputs into the operations forecast.
    Liaison to the Finance Department in updating the Long Range Plan (LRP) assumptions.
    Continuous improvement for demand planning processes and systems.
    Report Key KPI’s and root cause/create plan of action at the SKU level

    Requirements:

    5+ years experience in Demand Planning/Forecasting preferred
    Knowledge of forecasting softwares and SAP systems preferred or other ERP system.
    Proficient in PC skills, especially MS Office, Excel is a must.
    Familiarity with FMCG, especially commodities, perishable products products and key classes of general trade across EAC

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