Jobs Kenya

Company Type: Sector in NGO

  • Security Guard

    Security Guard

    Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.
    Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
    For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
    Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
    Summary
    The Security Guard will be a full-time member of the Adeso staff, working with the team in Nairobi. S/he will report to the Operations Manager and will work closely with the Operations team. S/he will work with the Nairobi based team to ensure the safety and security of the office premises at all times.
    Job Responsibilities

    Responsible for security and safety of all equipment within Adeso’s premises.
    Should strictly adhere to the security protocol and be conversant with Adeso’s Security Policy.
    Protect Adeso staff and property from any kind of indulgent, harassment or direct attacks.
    Do a general surveillance of the compound once every hour during his shift on watch and keep an updated occurrence book, clearly indicating occurrences that are threat to the security of staff or premises.
    Maintain a register book for recording the details of persons visiting Adeso’s compound and report any non-compliant visitors the Line Manager.
    Keenly follow security related issues in the areas of operations and give advice to the Line Manager or staff on course of action.
    Should check that the security lights are turned off each morning and turned on every evening by filling a daily hand over report.
    Any other duties as assigned by the Operations Team.

    Requirements

    Basic literacy – reading and writing.
    Minimum 3 years’ experience as security personnel.
    Willingness to assume a range of anticipated tasks.
    Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and respect towards colleagues, staff and the general Public.
    Previous security related training certificates.
    Excellent communication skills – Ability to keenly listen, interpret and analyse the information to action.

  • Water Quality Monitoring Officer

    Water Quality Monitoring Officer

    Experience: Entry level / Junior
    Duty Station: Mwingi North Sub-County, Kitui County
    Contract Duration: 12 months, fixed term beginning November 26th
    Reports to: Project manager and FundiFix
    Closing Date: Wednesday 14th November 2018
    Introduction: FundiFix is a social enterprise that provides professional maintenance and repair service for rural water infrastructure (including handpumps, generators, submersible pumps, booster pumps, control panels, solar systems, pipelines, tanks and other accessories) serving communities, schools and health facilities.
    FundiFix currently operates in rural parts of Kitui and Kwale Counties in Kenya. FundiFix is working with university researchers to start a drinking-water quality monitoring programme in Kitui.
    This programme will contribute to research on rural water supply management and will support development of FundiFix’s rural water services portfolio. A Water Quality Monitoring Officer is needed to lead the sampling and water quality analysis for this monitoring programme.
    Roles and Responsibilities
    The Water Quality Monitoring Officer will receive training on water quality sampling, analysis, interpretation and reporting. The Officer’s primary responsibilities will be:

    Conducting short questionnaires with community members on the topic of water quality and water management;
    Visiting community water schemes/sources to collect water samples;
    Analysing quality of the water samples in a field-laboratory in Mwingi North; and
    Preparing short weekly reports to update the project manager.

    Additional activities may include:

    Assisting with dissemination of project findings in relevant forums;
    Assisting with training communities to understand and manage water quality; and
    Liaising with the FundiFix maintenance team to ensure efficiency in delivery of wider field activities.

    This is a field-based job. Most days will involve visits to water sources and travel between communities. Water samples and equipment will need to be organised and well-maintained.
    Desired Qualifications
    The primary selection criteria for this position are:

    A bachelor’s degree in water, environment, natural resources management, community development or a related field;
    Proficiency in spoken and written English, Swahili, and Kamba language;
    Proficiency in use of computers and tablets and experience using Ms Word and Excel;
    A valid driving license;
    Interest in water quality, environment, and water services/resources themes; and
    Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
    Additional education and experience with water quality monitoring and/or working in rural areas would be an advantage.

  • Supply Chain Manager – E-Commerce

    Supply Chain Manager – E-Commerce

    Job description
    Do you have experience working on an e-commerce platform? Are you excited about the prospect of pushing great products? Are you a guru at data analysis? MumsVillage is hiring!
    They are looking for a Supply Chain Manager – E-Commerce to spearhead their e-commerce strategy and grow sales through online platforms and digital marketing targeting women.
    Detailed Responsibilities

    E-Commerce Strategy
    Evaluate, propose, and execute a supply chain roadmap to achieve operational excellence
    Define and manage the overall process flow with technical team to balance customer requirements with operational efficiencies
    Establish processes to mitigate operational chargebacks
    Investigate and recommend a strategy for E-commerce packaging
    Deliver a strategic approach in driving ongoing traffic and promotions to generate sales revenues and build brand awareness
    Deliver top online merchandising and an easy purchase experience to customers
    Work with the Social Impact Lead to conduct buyer user research by monitoring user consumption and purchasing habits
    Scope and secure key partnerships
    Manage lean operations to ensure high customer satisfaction
    Technical Leadership
    Take ownership of on-site journey, identifying design problems and devising solutions, to continually increase conversion and overall revenue
    Work closely with the content team to improve product presentation
    Manage online activity in relation to traffic acquisition, sales, conversion and a/b testing and reporting
    Analyse various data to inform data driven strategies in order to deliver top performance and achieve KPIs including web traffic and driving online sales

    Desired Candidate Profile
    Does this sound like You?

    Undergraduate degree in Business, Digital Marketing, or relevant field
    At least 3 years of experience in a similar role (e-commerce, planning, or web retail merchandising experience)
    Experience in supply chain and/or logistics
    You have a track record of success in online sales and business development
    You are analytical and process-oriented, comfortable working with large data sets and making data-driven decisions
    Experience with analytics tools strongly preferred
    You are able to manage many initiatives and drive multiple threads of work to completion
    You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
    You are comfortable and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

  • Senior Finance Officer – DEPP Lab Security Guard

    Senior Finance Officer – DEPP Lab Security Guard

    Reporting To: Finance Manager
    Working With: Field and Nairobi Staff
    Duration: 4-8 Months
    Starting Date: Immediately
    MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL
    MasterCard International was established in 1966 as a cooperative of US banks in order to create the basic infrastructure and governance to allow bank credit cards to be issued by individual banks with limited geographical reach but be accepted by merchants nationally and eventually globally.
    The MasterCard Labs for Financial Inclusion is the seventh in a series of MasterCard Innovation Hubs and it is also the first Lab in Africa and the first to focus exclusively on financial inclusion. With the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Lab seeks to impact more than 100 million people by bringing together MasterCard’s innovation and global financial inclusion capabilities under one roof, combining these with local expertise and insight.
    The iHub, founded in 2010, is a globally-recognized organization that is deeply steeped in the local tech innovation culture. The iHub has been both the main catalyst for regional tech acceleration and a role model for tech hubs across emerging markets.
    They serve the tech community, by connecting organizations and people, building market relevant solutions and being ahead of the curve of innovation. Since its founding iHub has supported the creation of more than 100 startups, employed more than 1,000+ individuals, and reached more than 200,000 people through communications outreach. iHub strives to become the best African support system for ICT-focused tech entrepreneurs and individuals who aspire to tackle large-scale challenges by creating an environment of trust and experimentation that facilitates the growth of entrepreneurs and their companies with the acknowledgement that this is only possible with strong partnerships. iHub ensures it uses a culture of inclusivity to include those traditionally left out in society.
    The three agencies for the AIM Consortium or the DEPP Lab Consortium. The AIM Consortium has a combination of more than 50 years’ experience connecting organizations and people, building market relevant solutions and being ahead of the curve of innovation. Community connectedness is one of the Lab’s key advantages. We are able to convene a community around the issues of disaster, emergency preparedness and innovation.
    We continuously invigorate a vibrant community of innovators and entrepreneurs able to build globally competitive companies, while solving the myriad of problems present in Africa and across the developing world. We develop people by providing an environment that allows them to visibly grow in their technical and non-technical skills, and critically, act as a connector, allowing world captains in business and technology to meet with aspiring entrepreneurs fresh from high school.
    DEPP LAB PROJECT
    The DEPP Lab project is a twenty-two (22) months project being implemented by the AIM-DEPP Lab Consortium whose objective is to increase preparedness and resilience of disaster-prone communities in Garissa and Marsabit counties of Kenya by drawing on their deep knowledge of pastoralist communities.
    The Consortium will undertake activities to meet the objective by utilizing the Consortium members’ in house experience in managing labs and proven innovation methodology. The project will build up communities’ capacities to identify and evaluate the risks related to natural disasters and innovative mitigation measures to address these gaps.
    The Consortium will identify and reinforce existing disaster coping mechanisms and refine new contingency measures emerging from the target communities. The Consortium will also ensure participation of rural communities at the village level rather than focus on urban issues, as an innovation labs need to.
    POSITION SUMMARY
    The main purpose of the position is to provide technical support in the accounting process through financial reporting and internal control management.
    SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Leading in preparing financial reports in a timely and accurate manner and providing the Head of Finance with this information for stakeholder use.
    Ensuring that internal controls within the computerized accounting systems are safeguarded and working properly.
    Ensuring all financial documents from the field are posted in a timely and accurate manner for the purpose of generating grant and national office financial reports.
    Responsible for managing the fixed assets register and all accounting requirements in the assets management e.g. reconciliation of assets with the Accounting system records.
    Reviewing all payments in line with the laid down policies and procedures before approval of payment is done.
    Generating financial analyses based on the monthly financial reports and providing guidance to the Head of Finance on major accounting issues that require redress.
    Ensuring that fund requests are received, reviewed, analyzed and disbursed within the given timeframe.
    Ensuring that all statutory payments are made on time as required by law.
    Periodically reviewing the balance sheet accounts and ensuring they are kept current and can be easily identified and reconciled.
    Ensuring that accounting system routine run efficiently and any issues of concern brought the attention of the Acting Head of Finance and Operations for action.
    Reviewing bank reconciliations and ensuring that they are prepared each month as per the Finance procedures.
    Regularly tracking employee advances and following up the recovery process or management action.
    Designing financial analysis tools that can generate financial information for decision making based on the Accounting database.
    Backing up accounting data from the accounting system on a monthly basis and securing it as per laid down guidelines.
    Any other duties that are not specifically stated above but will necessarily come within the framework of your operation shall be assigned to you from time to time by the Head of Finance.

    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelors of Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or Business Administration
    CPA-K.
    Knowledge of Computer software – Microsoft Excel required. Knowledge of Serenic Navigator or other accounting software an added advantage.
    Three (3) years of finance experience.
    Pro-activeness, creativity, assertiveness and analytical skills.
    High Integrity and Honesty.

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  • Social Media Marketing Internship

    Social Media Marketing Internship

    Job Responsibilities
    Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

    Dusting and cleaning rooms and corridors;
    spreading beds; washing cleaning materials and equipment; reporting major defects to the supervisor;
    replenishing cleaning materials and supplies;
    washing linen and guest laundry;
    ironing linen and guest laundry; and ensuring proper storage of all equipment used.

    Requirements
    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

    Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade ‘D’ plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
    Formal training lasting not less than two (2) months in Housekeeping and/or Laundry or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

  • ECD Trainer

    ECD Trainer

    Details:

    An ecd teacher for a new college wanted.
    They should have 3 years expereince and have at least a ECDE diploma from KNEC.

  • Research Assistants Study Coordinator

    Research Assistants Study Coordinator

    Reports To: Study Coordinator
    The responsibilities for this position include:

    Screen and recruit potential study participants
    Perform consenting procedures for all study participants
    Conduct interviews for the study participants using the study data collection tools
    Conduct any clinical assessments as required by the study protocol and tools
    Ensure study data collection tools are completed with utmost accuracy and transmitted to the Study Coordinator for safe storage
    Track all participants enrolled in the study and conduct phone and community tracing for those who miss appointments
    Refer study participants to facility clinical teams and Study Coordinator as appropriate
    Perform other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

    Required Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

    At least diploma-level qualification in a health related field
    Research experience
    Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
    Basics skills in computer software packages
    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    Experience in conducting qualitative research is an added advantage

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  • Coordinator , Policy Enabler – TAAT Project

    Coordinator , Policy Enabler – TAAT Project

    Project Background:
    The Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) program has been initiated by the AfDB as part of its Feed Africa Initiative with support from a number of development partners. The main objective is to harness high-impact agricultural technologies for raising agricultural productivity, mitigating risks and promoting diversification and post-harvest investment across selected agricultural commodity chains.
    The Position:
    This is an Internationally Recruited Position and will provide technical and managerial leadership in all aspects of agricultural policy analysis, advocacy and implementation. The position will be based at AATF’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and will report within AATF to the Director Technical Operations while also liaising as appropriate with the larger TAAT Program Coordination Unit and Clearinghouse at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
    Key Duties and Responsibility:

    Lead the policy enabler compact and the development of all necessary submissions for approval by the TAAT Clearinghouse.
    Overall implementation of TAAT Policy Enabler project activities across partner institutions in all target countries.
    Establish good linkages with lead commodity compact institutions to ensure that administrative support is provided for fiduciary services such as procurement and financial management.
    In close consultation and collaboration with the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) ensure that capacity is built in all needed areas for various stakeholders within the value chain.
    Ensure that all policy related issues that can affect TAAT commodity value chains within target countries are effectively addressed.
    Support the development of young Agripreneurs through demonstration and training in close collaboration with the ENABLE-TAAT Compact.
    Ensure that quarterly and annual consolidated technical and financial reports for the compact are prepared and submitted to the program management office on schedule.

    Qualifications and Experience:

    Master’s degree in agricultural sciences with working experience in policy analysis, advocacy, implementation or any other related and equivalent disciplines from a recognized institution;
    Over ten (10) years’ experience of work in agriculture sector, preferably in the field of policy analysis or policy advocacy that is critical in engendering agricultural sector policy reforms and implementation;
    Conversant with policy and institutional issues related to challenges hampering seed systems, agro-input supply and market access in African countries;
    Relevant work experience in project management and seed systems, especially with projects that link farmers to the market will be an added advantage;
    Demonstrated ability to write, publish, and disseminate technical reports, success stories, and promotional materials.

  • Project Director, Somali Voices Research Manager, Somali Voices Finance and Operations Manager Administrative Assistant, Somali Voices

    Project Director, Somali Voices Research Manager, Somali Voices Finance and Operations Manager Administrative Assistant, Somali Voices

    Position:
    The Project Director will be responsible for overall project management, quality and timeliness of deliverables, external representation, and coordination with US Department of Stated GOR. The Director will provide strategic vision for managing the activities and will ensure the quality of work and compliance with contractual obligations and results, and will be responsible for the quality and performance of work that is sub-contracted to other partners. S/he will be responsible for establishing an office in Nairobi, recruiting Core Staff, and managing a network of qualified professionals to serve as short term technical advisors.
    Reporting & Supervision:
    The Project Director will report to the Senior Technical Manager based in Washington, DC.
    Responsibilities:

    Manage daily program implementation of an 18-month CVE-focused media project.
    Prepare and manage project implementation work plans, M&E plans, and budgets (including providing approval of project expenditures).
    Mentor and manage in-house teams to implement project within budget and deadline.
    Manage relevant partners to ensure proper project implementation.
    Ensure project implementation is in compliance with USG donor requirements and Equal Access organizational policies.
    Collect and report on success stories and prepare project reports for the donor and EA communications.
    Liaise with partners including Government of Kenya stakeholders.
    Manage donor relations with the U.S. Embassy.
    Strengthen program management systems and ensure their effective utilization, in close collaboration with the HQ Program Management Unit.
    Work closely with HQ Technical Leads to ensure quality and impactful program implementation.
    Responsible for timely and accurate reporting to donors.
    Supervise the Tech-Camp Coordinator, the Radio Producers, the Youth and Community Outreach Officer, and the Finance Manager.

    Required Skills & Qualifications:

    At least five years of international program management experience required, preferably in Kenya or other insecure settings.
    Experience managing USG grants and working with USG and/or international donors.
    Demonstrated experience in programming, planning, reporting, monitoring, and managing budgets required.
    Experience in capacity building/mentoring of staff required.
    Willingness to travel to field sites within Kenya and East Africa required.
    Ability to function effectively in a fluid but complex team work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements required.
    Fluency in Somali required; knowledge of Arabic preferred.
    Minimum five years’ experience managing staff preferred.

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  • Office Assistant Administration Officer Accountant Somalia Program Officer

    Office Assistant Administration Officer Accountant Somalia Program Officer

    Job Description

    The position will report to the Administration Officer and provide support to staff at ARO in their work by ensuring cleanliness of the office, serving refreshments and supporting in petty errands.
    Key Responsibilities

    Ensure cleanliness of the office always.
    Make tea/coffee and other refreshments for staff, partners and visitors
    Assist the administration officer to run errands related to the office
    Responsible for supplies e.g. stationery, toiletries, beverages among others.
    Filing finance and other documents as directed on a need basis.
    Assisting RD and RFAM with scanning and pasting documents.
    Assist office staff in minor duties e.g. making photocopies, scanning and printing
    Work closely with the administration officer to support them in their work including handling calls and mails, welcoming visitors, managing the front office in the absence of the administration officer.

    Qualifications

    A minimum KCSE (C-) educational qualification or its equivalent
    At least two years of relevant experience in a busy professional office, good interpersonal skills, ability to fluently communicate in both English and Kiswahili, basic computer skills/ basic professional training

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