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  • Auditor

    Auditor

    Responsibilities
    The Auditor will be responsible for the following duties:

     Lead audits of smaller, less complex operations and supervise audit assistants on these assignments
     Prepare/participate in preparations for risk-based audit plans/programmes in accordance with OIOS standards
     Create data visualizations for internal or external use to support report writing and presentations
     Collect, organize, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy
     Conduct data collection and analysis using data analysis tools
     Document, evaluate and test systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness to ensure (i) compliance with policies and procedures, (ii) accomplishment of management’s objectives, (iii) reliability and integrity of information, (iv) economic use of resources, and (v) safeguarding of assets
     Prepare working papers for review by the Chief Auditor
     Review working papers prepared by assisting auditors for subsequent review by the auditor in charge or the Chief Auditor
     Develop and discuss findings; come to agreement on recommendations and timelines for corrective actions with responsible officers of operations audited and monitor the implementation status of agreed recommendations
     Draft audit reports for entire assignment or portion of assignment
     Take initiative in identifying appropriate audit tools, best practices, and identify/perform tasks aimed at ensuring that the audit/assignments are conducted in accordance with OIOS standards
     Perform other projects or tasks as may be assigned

    Competencies
    Professionalism: Exercises due professional care by considering the: extent of work needed to achieve the audit plan; relative complexity, materiality, or significance of matters to which assurance procedures are applied; adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, probability of significant errors, irregularities, or non-compliance; and cost of assurance in relation to potential benefits. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions and present conclusions and recommendations. Demonstrates professional competence and has the knowledge of auditing standards and practices, risk assessment, and applicable financial rules and procedures. Is alert to significant risks that might affect objectives, operations, or resources. Has knowledge of specialized IT audit applications, such as IDEA, ACL, and TeamMate. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Job – Specific Qualification

    Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in audit, finance, accounting, administration, statistics, computer science or related area is required.
    Audit experience is required.
    Experience in analysis of complete sets of data to identify anomalies and trends is required.
    Experience in using data analytics tools such as IDEA, ACL, and Excel for analysis of entire populations of data is also required.
    Audit experience in the public sector is desirable.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

    Assessment

    Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org

  • Key Accounts Manager (Hotels, Restaurants/Café and Bars)

    Key Accounts Manager (Hotels, Restaurants/Café and Bars)

    About the role
    The Key Accounts Manager’s main goal is to manage and oversee the profitability of the modern trade by acquiring, growing and developing long term relationships with the hotels, restaurants/cafes and bars.
    You will be responsible for a specific customer segment. The segments that we are recruiting for are: Modern Trade hotels, restaurants/cafes (more upscale places), Bars, Caterers, Schools and Hospitals.
    Key Responsibilities 

    Managing the sales of all company products to hotels, restaurants/cafes and bars acquisitions through the CRM system and growing the existing accounts towards profitability
    Preparing valuable analysis and feedback to provide focus on the growth of the business and identify the reasons for any de-growth in the business.
    Onboard at least 3 hotels, 5 restaurants and bars with AOF 1
    Monitoring competitor’s activities in the market and counter it by proposing necessary measures and attractive proposals to our clients so that our competitors may not take over our market share.
    Collaborating with other teams(marketing, supply chain, finance and product) to drive new pipeline and revenue opportunities
    Following up with customers for payment collections from the market as per the company’s agreed credit terms and coordinating with the Finance Department
    Operating as the primary point of contact for key account stakeholders
    Exceeding monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets
    Hitting a retention rate of not less than 80% across the modern trade restaurant base
    Increasing the AOV of each client by 300%

    Who you are
    In the past year, we have proven demand for our proposition. Now it’s your responsibility to ensure that we customise & improve our offering to the specific customer segment so that we can scale our sales rapidly. 
    Qualifications;

    Ability to follow sales process for hotels moving from lead to customer in a timely manner
    Ability to identify product & pricing needs for your customer segment and create a plan based on that
    Excellent leadership skills – incl. monitoring of goals and quality standards to reach goals; incl. making tough decisions
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken). Solid demonstrated presentation skills.
    Ability to implement problem solving techniques in order to resolve customer issues and take corrective action
    Ability to work independently as well as thrive in a cooperative work environment
    Good data & analytical skills – e.g., interpreting dashboards and key metrics to understand how to improve operations, excel analyses to determine weighted gross margin across products

    Apply via :

    topupmama.bamboohr.com

  • Head of Software Engineering

    Head of Software Engineering

    Purpose of the role
    We are looking for a Head of Software Engineering to lead the development of scalable SaaS platforms. You’ll lead a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. As the Head of Software Engineering, you should be comfortable with defining a vision roadmap for Synnefa’s end-to-end SaaS platform. You’ll get an opportunity to build a high performing engineering team. Taking ownership and development responsibilities for both Synnefa’s frontend and backend codebase will be a pivotal component of your responsibilities. You will manage delivery of key projects on time and with quality in mind. You will also be expected to build out the DevSecOps pipeline and lead the infrastructure rollout as needed to support Synnefa’s growth ambitions.
    THE STACK
    Our product is built using AWS, AWS Elastic BeanStalk, AWS S3, Jinja2, Python, ReactJS, CSS. We use Slack, G Suite, Github, Github Actions, Terraform and Docker to collaborate and build together.
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
     

    Defining the vision roadmap for all software solutions
    Hiring and mentoring software engineers
    Driving and rewarding desired behaviors within the engineering team
    Structuring the engineering team to drive performance
    Providing input on tools and technologies that drive Synnefa’s vision
    Formulating the end-to-end architecture strategy
    Ownership of the frontend and backend codebase
    Managing the delivery of key projects on time and with quality in mind
    Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
    Building and maintaining relationships with external software development agencies
    Regularly engaging with the software development community
    Adhere to and drive modern software engineering practices through design reviews

    Minimum Skills and Requirements
     

    +5 years of industry experience building SaaS platforms
    +3 years of industry experience with cloud-based, web and mobile app architecture
    Professional experience building frontend tech stacks using ReactJS, Angular, VueJS or Gatsby
    Experience with building DevSecOps pipelines and implementing code quality enhancing tools
    Proven experience building scalable backend tech stacks using NodeJS, Python, or .Net
    Ability to architect and build high performance APIs that are Restful or GraphQL based
    Experience building dockerized/containerised software solutions
    Efficient at leading agile software development sprint cycles using scrum or kanban
    Ability to create scalable database schemas from scratch for SQL or NoSQL deployments
    Experience building integration layers that leverage MQTT to drive scalability
    Ability to in-built observability capabilities in SaaS platforms
    Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies at speed
    Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Statistics or relevant field

    Apply via :

    synnefa.breezy.hr

  • Team Member -Cook

    Team Member -Cook

    Purpose Statement
    Prepare quality customer orders on time and in accordance with the set SOPs of the company.
    Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position    

    Ensuring general cleanliness at the back of house including all food materials and equipment’s.
    Preparing customer order in a timely manner, sequence and according to company standards
    Performing stock audit at the start and end of shift and ensuring the correct portion cups are used to attain the correct profitability.
    Ensuring food, personal and colleagues’ safety when preparing and processing orders.
    Ensuring food prepared is of proper quality and quantity and in line with the guidelines and standard operational manual.
    Run large volume cooking equipment’s like grills, deep fryers, Broasters and Rotational ovens.
    Maintain health standards and follow the required safety standards when opening and at closure of the stores.
    Any other duties as may be assigned.

    Education and Experience

    Diploma/certificate in a hospitality and tourism management/food production.
    Minimum of 1-year relevant working experience

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: david.njoroge@famousbrands.co.za using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    david.njoroge@famousbrands.co.za

  • New Governance Board Members

    New Governance Board Members

    Board Duties and Responsibilities
    As a founder-led start-up, Uthabiti requires a Board that can provide the strategic and practical guidance to the CEO to achieve its mission for the organization.
    Board duties and responsibilities include the following:

    Contribute actively to the work of the Board, working with the Chief Executive to develop and agree strategic goals and objectives
    Define the parameters on which the budget will be based, agree the budget, and monitor financial performance to ensure the financial sustainability of Uthabiti Africa
    Monitor Uthabiti Africa’s progress towards the achievement of its strategic goals and objectives and monitor the impact of its activities on its beneficiaries
    Safeguard the good name and values of Uthabiti Africa
    Ensure that Uthabiti Africa complies with its governing document (its Articles of Association), charity law, internal policies and regulations, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
    Ensure that Uthabiti Africa uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the organization must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
    Establish and, as necessary, review a clear framework of delegation to committees and the Chief Executive and management team, monitor compliance with that framework and hold Committees accountable for the authority that has been delegated to them
    Be accountable to stakeholders for the way in which they have discharged their responsibilities as Board members
    Use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have – to help the Board and the CEO reach sound decisions and increase the impact of its activities. This may involve leading discussions, identifying key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, and evaluating or offering advice on other areas in which the Trustee has expertise
    Support in resource mobilization for current work and for the expansion phase of Uthabiti’s work.
    Draw Uthabiti’s attention to opportunities to show-case its work and build partnerships globally and within Africa to expand its work and influence
    Champion the work of Uthabiti Africa and the need for its support/services to external audiences
    Think strategically, look for innovative solutions, provide constructive challenge and be willing to contribute to finding innovative solutions for the childcare market opportunity.
    Work collaboratively with a talented staff and CEO to take decisions for the good of Uthabiti Africa
    Demonstrate Nolan’s seven principles of public life, namely: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership
    Have a willingness to give as much time as they reasonably and productively can and at least the minimum time requirement
    Support Uthabiti’s resource mobilization work particularly for workforce development and accelerating the growth of women-led childcare enterprises during the implementation and expansion phases.

    Qualifications
    We are looking for Board members from any part of Africa or the world, with the following characteristics

    Experience in fundraising
    Bachelors or Advanced degree in Human Resource Management; Public Policy; Financial Inclusion; Marketing; Communications
    Experience in developing and managing a consultancy firm
    Experience in fundraising and donor engagement
    Interest in childcare and creating job opportunities for women and advancing quality early childhood care and education for all
    At least 3 years professional experience

    Send your CV and application letter to the Chair, Board of Governance via hr@uthabitiafrica.orgFemale candidates are encouraged to apply.

    Apply via :

    hr@uthabitiafrica.org

  • Collections Officer

    Collections Officer

    About the role
    ImaliPay is looking for a bold and conscientious Collections Officer  based in Kenya. You will be contacting defaulters on loans and working with them to develop plans to pay those debts back, and identifying ways to improve our collections services. You would also be a team player.  
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Appraising credit customers applications..
    Reconciling payment and managing multiple repaying channels
    Liaising with customers as well as internal personnel on account balance management.
    Day to day running of credit collections and recovery 
    Managing delinquent loans and defaulters 
    Ensuring credit and collection policies and procedures are followed.
    Maintain up-to-date documentation of all client’s interactions 
    Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes
    Campaign idea generation and management 
    Deliver superior customer services, foster strong rapport, retention and satisfaction.
    Prepare comprehensive reports on collections and make recommendations to supervisor,

    Requirements

    Degree in a business related discipline.  
    2 – 4 years of relevant work experience as an accounts receivable,  and/ or a credit control environment preferably a fintech or bank.
    Experience in startups or start up development activities is a plus.
    Experience in E-commerce and Fintech is a plus.

    Skills & Knowledge

    Exhibit in-depth knowledge of credit control and analysis
    Adept in client relations and providing exceptional customer service 
    Excellent and engaging communication (oral and written) & interpersonal skills.
    Excellent Persuasive skills 
    Excellent time-management skills 
    Good listening skills 
    Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills
    Ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally). 
    Enthusiastic, diplomatic and an overall passion for excellence.
    Analytical acumen, team player, paired with agile mindset and can-do attitude.
    Report writing 

    Other Requirement

    Must reside in and be eligible to work in Kenya without any visa assistance from the Company.

    Apply via: careers@imalipay.com Subject the position advertised.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a final deadline of April 13th, 2022Imalipay is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

    Apply via :

    careers@imalipay.com

  • Administrative and Logistics Assistant 

Project Officer

    Administrative and Logistics Assistant Project Officer

    Job Summary:
    The Administrative and Logistics Assistant will provide administrative and logistics services, ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work and support a dynamic project team in realizing the strategic plan of implementing a sustainable Dual Apprenticeship Training Program in Kenya;
    Roles and Responsibilities:
    The specific tasks to be undertaken by the Administrative and Logistics Assistant include:
    Coordination and Logistics

    Assist in administrative and logistical arrangements for the project and general office events e.g. renting of premises, arrangement of accommodation, transportation, and providing complete financial documents on time;
    Assist in organizing competitive selection of a venue services for the conferences, workshops, and trainings upon request and according to the established procurement procedures;
    Assist in travel arrangements including liaison between travel agency for a route selection, and purchase of tickets for participants and experts according to the established travel procedures;
    Assist in maintenance of proper filing system for administrative, finance and project documentation
    Assist in organizing storage of all goods procured, maintain and update inventory list in accordance requirements
    Conduct physical stock count every end of the week;
    Scheduling, coordinating, booking meeting rooms and informing team members about meeting arrangements;
    Schedule and coordinate transport and vehicle plan with the driver;
    Support with timesheets preparations.
    Maintain office supplies inventory, including toner for office equipment (printers, photocopiers) as well as kitchen supplies.

    Front Desk

    Answer and forward calls in a professional manner and check general voicemail;
    Receive visitors in a professional and friendly manner;
    Organize for visitor refreshments with the office assistant
    Ability to give general project information to visitors and callers upon enquiry

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities
    The Administrative and Logistics Assistant serves as a representative of Swisscontact, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with all internal and external stakeholder in all environments. As required by the position, S/he also maintains confidentiality on all matters.
    Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
    Development and Operational Effectiveness

    Ability to perform a variety of specialized activities related to administration and logistics including monitoring office tools.
    General IT working skills
    Ability to provide input to business processes.

    Leadership and Self-Management

    Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
    Remains calm, in control and with good humour even under pressure
    Demonstrates openness to change
    Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view

    Required Skills and Experience
    Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent disciplines.

    Experience:

    At least 2 years of proven experience in administration and logistics;

    Language Requirements:

    Proficiency in written and spoken English language.

    Others:

    Ability to use information and communication technologies as a tool and resource;Ability to work in a team, under pressure and uphold ethics and honesty

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    Interested applicants with all the required information should submit their applications to Administration Office via hr_ke@swisscontact.org by 22nd of April 2022 at 18h00hrs.**The email subject should be: Administrative and Logistics Assistant, DAP Kenya.All applicants should have the legal right to work in Kenya.

    Apply via :

    hr_ke@swisscontact.org

  • Sales Executive

    Sales Executive

    Experienced sales representative minimum 3 years experience in motor spare parts trade must be university graduate good English commend willing to work on field. Motorcycle driving preferred.Under 40

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: bipin@gathaniltd com using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

  • Director Of Total Reward

    Director Of Total Reward

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    Develop a competitive total rewards strategy to support Wasoko’s mission and business goalsDirect all design and implementation of our total rewards programs and policies
    Develop communication strategies and success metrics relating to total rewards
    Evaluate the effectiveness of existing total rewards programs, cost effectiveness and alignment with company goals and values
    Ensure compliance with all governmental regulations related to total rewards
    Utilize a data driven approach to identify trends and recommend proactive solutions to attract and retain the right talent.
    Direct salary benchmarking and annual salary reviews
    Use various tools to assess employees needs to find out what motivates and engages employees
    Develop compensation modeling across the entire organization and train people managers
    Provide leadership to the total rewards team through effective coaching and performance management
    Coach and mentor senior leaders across the organization on trends within our markets

    Requirements:
    The successful candidate will possess:

    7+ years of leadership experience in a People / HR role, (recent experience expanding and managing People Operations at a high-growth start-up a plus).
    At least 4+ years of experience in a leadership role in the design and implementation of complex total rewards programs
    Experience supporting a workforce of 2000+ employees across multiple geographies
    Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or related certifications are a plus.
    Great attention to details
    Strong communicator with the ability to provide both strategic foresight and feedback across all levels of employees
    Ability to professionally handle confidential information
    Strong EQ and ability to influence decisions
    Regional experience within Africa
    Previous experience working in fast-paced, decentralized environments; experience helping organizations scale
    French speaking an added bonus

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Head of Sales 

Sales Representative – General Trade 

MBA fellow – Operations & expansion 

Fresh Procurement Manager 

Sales Team Leader

    Head of Sales Sales Representative – General Trade MBA fellow – Operations & expansion Fresh Procurement Manager Sales Team Leader

    About the role 
    Head of Sales will be responsible for managing the general trade sales department, fostering a team that achieves and exceeds sales targets through acquiring new general trade restaurants and servicing existing ones with a focus on increasing GMV and building long term relationships with the restaurants.
    They will also be required to manage the sales team in order to allow skill gaps to be filled so that the GMV can be increased on a monthly basis.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Take full ownership of the day to day sales activities of the TDRs and daily reporting protocols 
    Focus on growing the number of restaurants ordering with TopUp Mama to 3 new restaurants per person per day by 
    Managing the overall execution of the trade strategy.
    Achieve the set yearly GMV
    Collaborate with other teams to drive new pipeline and revenue opportunities
    Run all daily, weekly and monthly sales meetings
    Have 75% of the sales reps hit 100% of their targets
    Consistently hits sales metrics through upskilling of TDRs to cross sell to existing customers and acquisition
    Hit a retention rate of not less than 80% across the restaurant base

    Who you are 
    We are looking for someone who is results-driven, with excellent interpersonal skills to actively seek out and engage customer prospects, ensure customer satisfaction and continuous growth.
    We are looking for someone who has:

    Ability to own a sales number with proven ability to meet and exceed sales quotas
    Excellent leadership skills – incl. monitoring of goals & quality standards and motivating large teams to reach goals; incl. making tough decisions
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken). Solid demonstrated presentation skills.
    Ability to implement problem solving techniques in order to resolve customer issues and take corrective action
    Ability to work independently as well as thrive in a cooperative work environment
    Proficient in Microsoft Suite and G-Suite

    Qualifications:

    Experience in a managerial position as a sales manager or head of sales
    In-depth understanding and experience in the Hospitality industry’s 
    Procurement and supply chain experience will be a key advantage.
    Strong relationship building skills
    Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask while being flexible with the changing demand

    This role will be based in Kenya.

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

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