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  • Data Modeler

    Data Modeler

    About the job
    Innovative Software Technologies Ltd is seeking a talented data modeler to assist with the design and implementation of company databases. As a data modeler, you will be working closely with Business Intelligence, ETL, and Power BI Specialists to implement data modeling solutions in order to streamline and support EDW and BI team
    To ensure success as a data modeler, you should have in-depth knowledge of data warehousing, as well as expert communication skills. Ultimately, a top-notch data modeler should be able to design models that reduce data redundancy, streamline data movements, and improve enterprise information management.

    Key Responsibilities

    Analysing and translating business needs into long-term solution data models.
    Evaluating existing data systems.
    Working with the development team to create conceptual data models and data flows.
    Developing best practices for data coding to ensure consistency within the system.
    Reviewing modifications of existing systems for cross-compatibility.
    Implementing data strategies and developing physical data models.
    Updating and optimizing local and metadata models.
    Evaluating implemented data systems for variances, discrepancies, and efficiency.
    Troubleshooting and optimizing data systems.

    Data Modeler Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a similar field.
    3 years of hands-on experience with physical and relational data modelling.
    Expert knowledge of metadata management and related tools.
    Knowledge of mathematical foundations and statistical analysis.
    Strong interpersonal skills.
    Experience with team management.
    Excellent communication and presentation skills.
    • Advanced troubleshooting skills.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • UI/UX Designer

    UI/UX Designer

    Purpose of the role
    As a UI and UX designer you will work closely with the technology development team to improve and optimise our dashboard. You will be responsible for taking a product road-map and bringing it to life with exceptionally usable screens, user-centric design, and an engaging personality.
    You will be expected to work closely with the team to understand technical limitations on design and adjust accordingly. We will work in a very iterative manner, so you must be able to troubleshoot, improve on and create an amazing final version, with incremental improvements in between. You should be knowledgeable about usability within our current markets but also with global standards.
    The right candidate will find this role to be an exciting opportunity to work on complex systems in a fast-paced environment, with a cross-functional team who care about creating solutions that are value driven for the customer.
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Support product managers in researching user personas and user cases
    Create user-centric interactive designs that align the user preferences & abilities with business requirements without losing sight of technical constraints
    Plan and implement design projects such as user interviews, surveys and other design project methods
    Design and iterate on user interfaces for web and mobile platforms
    Produce beautiful, intuitive user interfaces for our technology development team to implement
    Create high fidelity designs for agreed flows in preparation of sprints
    Translating requirements into style guides, design systems, design patterns and attractive user interfaces
    Develop technical and business requirements and always strive to deliver intuitive and user-centred solutions
    Incorporating customer feedback, usage metrics, and usability findings into design to enhance user experience
    Understand our dashboard and their capabilities and optimise existing user interface designs for the business and test for intuitivity and experience.
    Collaborate with different teams to design experiences that cut across different audiences, technologies, and platforms in line with the marketing function on design & branding guidelines
    Create a design system that includes a brand book, component library, and UI style guide. This will help enforce consistency across our mobile, web, and social media experiences.
    Work with the product team to build new features – mock-ups, screens, components, iconography, user flows, across mobile (native and web) and desktop.
    Coordinate with other designers working on related products.
    Gather input from users through user interviews, observing users using the system or conducting hosting focus groups and design surveys.
    Advise on usability improvements from our analytics and user feedback

    EDUCATION REQUIRED:
    Minimum Qualifications;

    University degree in design, computer science or equivalent professional experience
    3+ years of experience as a UX designer, interaction designer or similar
    Fluency in user experience principles and knowledge of best practices for interaction design, user-centred design processes
    Experience designing applications with multiple user touchpoints for web and mobile
    Portfolio of work demonstrating breadth and depth in UX and visual design. This should also include the approach and process
    Professional proficiency in visual design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Invision,adobe or equivalent
    Strong team player and ability to make trade-offs in a fast-paced startup environment
    Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present a strong rationale for design proposals

    Additional Skills and Competencies

    You have 2+ years of experience as a UI, UX designer and/or product manager.
    Proven ability to design beautiful, responsive user interfaces for web and mobile
    Track record of using user research design to make product decision
    Strong background in prototyping, user research and human centred design
    Have experience applying analytical, data-driven decision making to design projects
    Experience working on real world design projects that are in product. Preferably worked on products being used at scale.
    Experience in a fast-paced startup environment where you’ve integrated rapidly and pivoted quickly on your designs
    Excited by taking the time to deeply understand a user base and applying that knowledge to develop products and services that serve a real need
    Some technical experience a bonus

    Apply via :

    synnefa.breezy.hr

  • Driver Chairperson (Board of Trustees)

    Driver Chairperson (Board of Trustees)

    DRIVER II – ONE (1) POST- V/NO.1 /2022
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
    Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s engine, cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tires pressure, etc.;
    Detecting and reporting malfunctions of vehicle systems;
    Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
    Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
    Ensuring safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
    Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

    Requirements for Appointment:
    For appointment a candidate must have: –

    Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
    Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
    Passed Suitability Test for Drivers Grade Ill; 
    A valid clearance certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; and
    At least two (2) years driving experience.

    How to apply
    Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their applications together with copies of academic/professional certificates and identity card to recruitment@researchfund.go.ke. OR delivered to Room 01, 3rd floor, NACOSTI Building, Upper Kabete, Off Waiyaki Way Nairobi between 8.00a.m. and 5.00p.m. on working days on before 15th April 2022
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    National Research Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

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  • Business Intelligence Developer

    Business Intelligence Developer

    About the job

    Business intelligence (BI) developers design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions, maintain, and support data analytics platforms, and conduct unit testing and troubleshooting.
    As an ideal candidate, you have an in-depth understanding of database management systems, online analytical processing, and ETL frameworks.
    Typical duties and responsibilities
    Develop, maintain and support ETL processes using tools such as Microsoft SSIS
    Create reports and extracts from SQL server and other disparate data sources
    Create outstanding code in all tiers: user interface, business logic, data access, and database
    Develop high availability and highly scalable applications
    Create prototypes and proof of concepts
    Ensure solutions are released properly, and each release is documented
    Translate business requirements and problems into innovative technical solutions
    Participate in user research and usability testing to help improve the user experience
    Create and maintain unit and functional tests

    Education and experience

    A bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, or a related field is required for this position,
    as well as 2 to 5 years of experience in the business intelligence field. 2 years or more experience in SQL technologies like SSRS, SSIS, and SQL Server.

    Required skills and qualifications

    Proven experience as a BI Developer
    Industry experience is preferred
    Background in data warehouse design (e.g., dimensional modelling) and data mining
    In-depth understanding of database management systems, online analytical processing (OLAP) and ETL (Extract, transform, load) framework
    Familiarity with BI technologies (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Oracle BI)
    Knowledge of SQL queries, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
    Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative
    Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude
    BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Assistant Planning Engineer Project Coordinator

    Assistant Planning Engineer Project Coordinator

    Responsibilities.

    Assist in preparing baseline program, schedules, milestones, deliverables and timelines as per project management plan in MS Project, Primavera.
    Assist in Developing and Integrate a robust Work, Cost and Organisational Breakdown Structure and Project Control Structures in terms of project scope, in accordance with templates and company procedures.
    Assist with the development, review and analysis of project schedules, CPM software implementation, time impact and delay analysis and review of periodic schedule updates.
    Monitor and update accurate schedule progress toward achieving the desired project completion date and inform the project management team of changes to schedule outcomes.
    Resource planning, scheduling knowledge.
    Assist in Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports with respect to the project micro plan.
    Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts or dashboards, and schedule analysis
    Coordinate with all project parties to collate project status reports.
    Identify schedule variances of project status against schedule baseline.
    Maintain records of scope changes, trends, and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.
    Prepare forecasts resulting from significant deviations from scheduled baselines.
    Coordinate with Project manager / Project coordinator/ Department HODs for resolution of project control issues on site.
    Conduct regular project site inspections and identify the project concerns.
    Monitoring of Project Budget vs Actual (Cost & Man-hour).
    Direct support and interface with Cost Estimating team with productivities and quantities assessment, and any other required task.
    At the completion of the project, assist in developing and recording the project’s historical schedule information and “lessons learned”, for use in ongoing or future projects.

    Organisation Reporting Structure.

    The Assistant Planning Engineer will report to the PPC Manager.
    General Manager —– > PPC Manager —— > Assistant Planning engineer

    Education and Experience.

    Bachelor in Engineering or Diploma (Mechanical, Marine or Electrical).
    Minimum of 3 years related experience in Shipyard, Marine or Fabrication Industry.
    Primavera P6, MS Project & Excel practical experience is essential.
    Experience and demonstrated skill in overall project reporting activities.

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

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  • Financial Service Associate

    Financial Service Associate

    About you
    Reporting into: EA Financial Services Manager

    You are responsible for the execution of Wasoko’s Financial Services strategy in Kenya. You are the owner of the Wasoko Financial Services product delivery targets including working capital financing, asset financing, insurance, and other financial products to come.
    You are charged with training, developing, and retaining a world-class financial services team delivering effective KYC, sales, credit administration, and collections.

    Your Mission in our Vision
    Financial services will be the biggest differentiating factor of Wasoko from its competitors. By crafting a suite of services/financial products that not only meets the needs of our customers but also enhances their earnings potential, Wasoko will become an indispensable long-term partner for our customers.
    Our strategy is to provide a world-class customer experience with regards to accessing basic financial services through effective education and signalling that allows our customers to graduate to more sophisticated financial products. In the long run, these more sophisticated financial products will be the profit engine of the financial services business
    Key Responsibilities;

    Capacity to recruit & manage clients including KYC, usage, retention, and repayment
    Managing customers directly and in liaison with the sales team to ensure:
    Growth
    Ensure they order the set number of SKUs and grow their SKUs per order
    Ensure they grow Average Revenue Per User MoM
    Ensure on-time repayment of credit with the capacity to escalated collections
    Daily follow up of overdue invoices through phone calls and field visitations
    Developing Pay plans / Promise to Pay database with elaborate follow-ups
    Ensure a thorough KYC process by conducting a verification exercise for all new clients and capturing relevant information in systems for decision making
    Conduct customer education to all new and existing clients to ensure adherence to Wasoko credit terms and communicate any changes of policy
    Handle all customer and agents complaints within the credit portfolio
    Any other duties may be assigned

    Qualifications

    Diploma in a Business related course
    Proven work experience in credit management
    Good understanding of lending procedures & credit-related laws
    2-4 years of credit experience
    Be willing to regularly travel to customer sites

    Apply via :

    sokowatch.breezy.hr

  • Demand Planner

    Demand Planner

    Specification

    Coordinate with MRM Planning Manager and implement robust S&OP and Planning process
    Coordinating with sales and production departments on demand, production, material requirements and constraints as well as customer order fulfilment plans
    Effective co-ordination with Sales team for getting accurate forecast and ensure the availability of their material by coordinating with
    Production & Procurement function.
    Support the MRM Planning Manager in Sales and Operations Planning meetings, finding optimal solutions to potentially conflicting priorities of Sales and Production departments and keeping all stakeholders informed on progress against agreed plans
    Liaise with department managers throughout the BU to ascertain actual inventories and constraints as well as future goods flows of each department, so as to assure that planning outputs are accurate, realistic and relevant at all times.
    Align and develop S&OP Plan with BPP objectives and Sales forecast volumes.
    Expand the S&OP process to include tactical planning at least for quarter period
    Support the planning of introduction of New Products from successful launch until product retirement
    Manage and plan minimum stock balances to ensure supplier lead times and stock holding policies are maintained to avoid any stock outs.
    Reconcile Safety Stock policy for Make to Stock or Kanban items and avoid loss of sales if any.
    Ensure MRP system is working in line with the Sales volumes and re-order point to avoid any stock out situation.
    Adherence to production plan is tracked and monitor improvements.
    Month to month stability in plan and measure Forecast accuracy.
    Clearly communicate constraints that will effect customer delivery dates.
    Establish a well-maintained Master Data system and develop & implement technological solution to translates demand inputs to supply.
    Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements
    Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics
    Contribute to periodic departmental and company planning and budgeting cycles including the annual Business Plan Process (BPP)
    Select, evaluate and develop department employees, following general HR policies
    Evaluate the training needs of all staff reporting to the position and ensure appropriate plans are in place

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain.
    Certified courses in Supply Chain.
    Member of IIMM / IFPSM / CIPS / APICS body.
    Work experience of 5 years in similar role with 10+ years in ERP based Supply Chain
    Preferred industry – Manufacturing, FMCG

    Apply via :

    jb.skillsmapafrica.com

  • Driver Chairperson (Board of Trustees)

    Driver Chairperson (Board of Trustees)

    DRIVER II – ONE (1) POST- V/NO.1 /2022
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
    Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s engine, cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tires pressure, etc.;
    Detecting and reporting malfunctions of vehicle systems;
    Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
    Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
    Ensuring safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
    Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

    Requirements for Appointment:
    For appointment a candidate must have: –

    Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
    Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
    Passed Suitability Test for Drivers Grade Ill; 
    A valid clearance certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; and
    At least two (2) years driving experience.

    How to apply
    Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their applications together with copies of academic/professional certificates and identity card to recruitment@researchfund.go.ke. OR delivered to Room 01, 3rd floor, NACOSTI Building, Upper Kabete, Off Waiyaki Way Nairobi between 8.00a.m. and 5.00p.m. on working days on before 15th April 2022
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    National Research Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

    go to method of application »

    Apply via :

  • Assistant Planning Engineer Project Coordinator

    Assistant Planning Engineer Project Coordinator

    Responsibilities.

    Assist in preparing baseline program, schedules, milestones, deliverables and timelines as per project management plan in MS Project, Primavera.
    Assist in Developing and Integrate a robust Work, Cost and Organisational Breakdown Structure and Project Control Structures in terms of project scope, in accordance with templates and company procedures.
    Assist with the development, review and analysis of project schedules, CPM software implementation, time impact and delay analysis and review of periodic schedule updates.
    Monitor and update accurate schedule progress toward achieving the desired project completion date and inform the project management team of changes to schedule outcomes.
    Resource planning, scheduling knowledge.
    Assist in Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports with respect to the project micro plan.
    Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts or dashboards, and schedule analysis
    Coordinate with all project parties to collate project status reports.
    Identify schedule variances of project status against schedule baseline.
    Maintain records of scope changes, trends, and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.
    Prepare forecasts resulting from significant deviations from scheduled baselines.
    Coordinate with Project manager / Project coordinator/ Department HODs for resolution of project control issues on site.
    Conduct regular project site inspections and identify the project concerns.
    Monitoring of Project Budget vs Actual (Cost & Man-hour).
    Direct support and interface with Cost Estimating team with productivities and quantities assessment, and any other required task.
    At the completion of the project, assist in developing and recording the project’s historical schedule information and “lessons learned”, for use in ongoing or future projects.

    Organisation Reporting Structure.

    The Assistant Planning Engineer will report to the PPC Manager.
    General Manager —– > PPC Manager —— > Assistant Planning engineer

    Education and Experience.

    Bachelor in Engineering or Diploma (Mechanical, Marine or Electrical).
    Minimum of 3 years related experience in Shipyard, Marine or Fabrication Industry.
    Primavera P6, MS Project & Excel practical experience is essential.
    Experience and demonstrated skill in overall project reporting activities.

    go to method of application »

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

    Apply via :

  • Business Intelligence Developer

    Business Intelligence Developer

    About the job

    Business intelligence (BI) developers design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions, maintain, and support data analytics platforms, and conduct unit testing and troubleshooting.
    As an ideal candidate, you have an in-depth understanding of database management systems, online analytical processing, and ETL frameworks.
    Typical duties and responsibilities
    Develop, maintain and support ETL processes using tools such as Microsoft SSIS
    Create reports and extracts from SQL server and other disparate data sources
    Create outstanding code in all tiers: user interface, business logic, data access, and database
    Develop high availability and highly scalable applications
    Create prototypes and proof of concepts
    Ensure solutions are released properly, and each release is documented
    Translate business requirements and problems into innovative technical solutions
    Participate in user research and usability testing to help improve the user experience
    Create and maintain unit and functional tests

    Education and experience

    A bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, or a related field is required for this position,
    as well as 2 to 5 years of experience in the business intelligence field. 2 years or more experience in SQL technologies like SSRS, SSIS, and SQL Server.

    Required skills and qualifications

    Proven experience as a BI Developer
    Industry experience is preferred
    Background in data warehouse design (e.g., dimensional modelling) and data mining
    In-depth understanding of database management systems, online analytical processing (OLAP) and ETL (Extract, transform, load) framework
    Familiarity with BI technologies (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Oracle BI)
    Knowledge of SQL queries, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
    Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative
    Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude
    BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com