Jobs Kenya

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  • Quantity Surveyor

    Quantity Surveyor

    Ref No 3228 
    Job Responsibilities

    Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities and other documents with the designers and/or client.
    Undertake costs analysis for project work and repairs and providing advice and forecasts about costs.
    Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
    Performing risk and value management and cost control.
    Prepare and analyse costings for tenders.
    Provide advice on contractual arrangements and claims.
    Value completed work and follow up on payments in liaison with the accounts team.
    Maintain awareness of the different ongoing contracts/projects and follow up settlement of final accounts.

    Requirements

    3 and above years’ experience in the same field.
    Higher Diploma or Degree in Building Economics or Quantity Surveying.

  • Junior Security Consultants

    Junior Security Consultants

    Duma Works is recruiting Junior Security Consultants for our client; Silensec, a management consulting, technology services and training company specialized in information security. Silensec wants to hire full-time Junior Security Consultants to join its leading team of consultants to serve its clients in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Junior Consultant will work with and under the guidance of the Head of Security, Infrastructure Services.
    About Silensec
    Silensec is a leading multinational company specialized in the delivery of consultancy services, training and technology in the field of information and cyber security.
    Silensec is an investor in people and the successful candidate will enjoy continuous training in order to advance the candidate’s competences and experience in the security field. Silensec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
    The Interview process will require a hands-on test.
    Responsibilities

    Assist in the deployment and configuration of a range of security controls from leading vendors such as DLP, SIEM, WAF, database firewalls etc.
    Reviewing the effectiveness of security controls and security processes.
    Assisting in the delivery of vulnerability assessments.
    Assisting in the development of security compliance reports such as ISO27001, PCI DSS and more.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor of Science Degree or a related tertiary qualification.
    Minimum of one year experience in IT or Network systems security.
    Working knowledge of the Linux operating system.
    Added bonus: Technical certifications from leading vendors such as CISCO, Symantec, IBM, Imperva etc.

    Core Skills

    High levels of integrity in the conduct of personal and professional affairs.
    Good communication and sound interpersonal skills.
    Exceptional verbal and written skills.
    Problem solving and decision making skills.
    Ability to work independently and under pressure.

    Deadline for application is 23rd February 2018.

  • Sales and Marketing Manager

    Sales and Marketing Manager

    Job Responsibilities

    Meet annual set targets
    Lead, train and motivate Sales & Marketing team
    Connect with customers and win their loyalty
    Design, implement and coordinate the company’s marketing plans
    Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products
    Generate market opportunities by identifying appropriate business targets.
    Build and maintain outstanding relationship with prospective clients so as to secure consistent sales and maintaining company’s client’s data base
    Supervise, follow up and close all forms of sales undertaken by the company
    Carry out market research, competitor analysis and customer surveys
    Work with the business solutions department to develop new products and appropriate marketing platforms that will propagate the new products into the market.
    Focus on improvement of both business growth and client retention
    Attend customers’ queries and provide appropriate solutions
    Supervise Marketing activities for upcountry branches and ensure that their needs and requests are attended timely at Head office
    Produce daily, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports
    Any other duty not listed that may be assigned by superiors.

    Qualifications

    Graduate and good experience in ICT.
    Senior Sales/Marketing Executive.
    Expert in Sales/Marketing.
    At least 3 years experience in sales/Marketing
    Knowledgeable in the designated business area
    Innovative, result oriented, problem-solving leader focusing on achieving exceptional results in highly competitive business environments.
    Committed and self-motivated for success of the company
    Confident, able to work independently
    Can work under pressure, flexible and team player

    Reporting

    Directly to GM’S Office
    Sole responsible to EXBO

    Work relationship
    Be working closely to other departments as may seem fit for the execution of his/her duties.

  • Data Coordinator

    Data Coordinator

    The Data Coordinator will report to the Generation Kenya Programme Manager.

    The Data Coordinator will be responsible for end to end delivery of all student and employer data across all of Generation’s cohorts (past, present and future).
    Application and mobilisation data.
    Training attendance data.
    Graduate placement data and
    Employer ROI data.

    Responsibilities

    Data Management

    Taking full ownership of the global database tool through large-scale data validation ,ensuring data are entered on time, accurate and complete.
    Being primary point of contact between Generation Kenya and delivery partners, students and employers for all data requirements.
    Keep all student and employer data is up to date, and reflected correctly on Generation Kenya dashboard including the management of the mSurvey process end to end

    Data Training and Support

    Training and management of Generation program and centre stff – ensuring staff (coaches, teaching assistants, centre managers, program coordinators) are fully trained in using all the digital tools (GenData, GenRecruiting, mSurvey etc) before any cohort begins
    Providing a platform for providing IT support, and ensuring compliance with Generation’s data policies and processes across all centres

    Data System Design

    Communicate successes and challenges to global Generation Digital Team, providing updates on the use of the database, any bugs and potential improvements
    Support the Data manager during configuration/design of new data tools
    Maintain permission status of all Generation and centre staff to protect student and employer information
    Data Analysis and Problem Solving
    Conduct analysis of data periodically, including the use of Alteryx and Tableau
    Pre-empt problems in program at all phases (mobilisation, training and placement) using outputs from the data
    Validate all incoming data to ensure its accuracy, taking early steps to rectify inconsistencies in the data
    Continuous Improvement
    Collecting, synthesizing and responding to feedback on the data inputs and outputs to the local and global Generation teams.
    Problem-solving on updates to data requirements and operational improvements.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree
    1-3 years of direct supervisory management experience
    Experience in data collection and analysis, including experience in Excel (experience in other programs e.g., Access, Stata, SPSS, Sequel would be beneficial)
    Experience in IT management and capability building
    Able to lead interactions and meetings with centres and Generation team
    “Do-er” mindset, with a passion for the start-up environment, fast changing priorities and achieving challenging goals
    Well-developed sense of attention to detail
    Interest in working in a fast growing organization and being an integral part of aggressive scale
    A positive, solutions-oriented attitude, drive for excellence, and ability to be a team player

  • Data & Database Assistant Accountant Data Analyst

    Data & Database Assistant Accountant Data Analyst

    Ref number 3218
    Duma Works is recruiting for a Data and database assistant for one of our clients in Nairobi. The hiring company is a non- profit firm that deals with farm produce to ensure food security in Africa. 
    Classification: General staff
    Contract duration/type: 1 year with annual extensions expected
    Responsibilities
    Objective 1: Prepare manageable annual and seasonal reporting plans and target sheets for field staff and VBAs (Village Based Advisors)
    Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:

    Understand master reporting work plan and individual project/program reporting work plans and milestones expected for each project/ program and data assistant work plans
    Understand relevant parts of data indicator sheets
    Work with Reporting & Evaluation Coordinator to translate master reporting work plan encompassing all program deadlines, and into individual work plans for each data assistant to ensure that data from field reaches office with adequate time so that it can be processed in time for program quarterly reports. This may involve staggering of reporting from different projects/ networks/ counties to manage workflow of the reporting/data team
    Translate data assistant work plans to individual target sheets for each RC, ARC, NC and VBA in each area for each year and each season
    Provide each field staff and the relevant Monitoring Officer with target sheets and ensure they understand what they are responsible for achieving on monthly/seasonal/quarterly/annual basis.

    Objective 2: Ensure monthly collection, input, compilation and storage of data and update field staff and Reporting and Evaluation Officer on progress against plans and targets
    Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:

    Ensure field staff understand what the target sheets mean in terms of their activities and responsibilities (so that the data they report is compliant)
    Distribute correct reporting forms to field team and ensure they are completed correctly and submitted on time;
    Confirm and verify accuracy of data in the reports received from the field staff, and Contacts preparers of monthly reports documents to resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data
    Liaise with the admin/ logistics to get update of farm inputs sent to the field, so that the Coordinators in the field can provide up to date reports on dissemination, sales and input use
    Be aware of the critical importance of meeting program targets with clean and accurate data (falsifying records to meet targets is unacceptable under any circumstances and constitutes fraud)
    Keep a routine follow up (weekly/monthly/quarterly – depending on activity type) with field staff (typically NCs / ARCs / RCs) of program activities (as specified in work plans – e.g. vaccinations, veg/tree nurseries, field days, small pack dissemination, logbook completion);
    Summarize data accurately and generate good quality data summaries backed up with supporting evidence (that meet donor criteria) in advance of reporting deadlines for review/finalization
    Update each Field Coordinator (RC/ ARC/ NC) on progress against targets on a monthly and quarterly basis, including disaggregation by VBA;
    Provide weekly and monthly updates to Reporting & Evaluation Officer on progress of each network against targets along with early warning of challenges, delays or forecasted failures or over-achievements; ensuring that the data coming in is being updated in soft copy tracking systems (database(s)),
    Make monthly updates to records of presence/ absence of each VBA along with locations, GPS positions, ID numbers, signatures and related bio data. Summary of number of VBAs (and gaps in information) to be provided to Reporting & Evaluation Coordinator on a monthly basis;
    Store data (hard and soft copies) in clear organised manner that is findable and searchable on request. Each member of the Reporting Team should be able to find any and all data on request within a short time.

    Objective 3: Submit well-compiled data summaries and supporting evidence to Reporting and Evaluation Officer ahead of deadlines
    Key activities & responsibilities to achieve this objective:

    Generate statistical and data summaries and submit to Reporting & Evaluation (and other members ofthe team including Business Development, Program coordinators) as requested
    Respond to inquiries regarding entered data as requested and maintains accurate and up-to-date data.
    Update the Reporting & Evaluation Officer on reports received from Coordinators, so that they can be cross referenced with their target achievement.
    Liaises with the Communication team in ensuring that posters or learning materials needed in the field are printed and laminated and dispatched to the field on time.

    Internal Relationships

    Reporting and Evaluation Coordinator
    Communications Officer
    Program coordinators/officers
    Field staff
    Monitoring officers

    Reporting Responsibilities (which reports/documentation does this role produce)

    Data summaries
    Statistical reports
    Reports received and missing from field staff (summaries/dashboards)

    Requirements

    Secondary school certificate, B or higher
    Computer training certificate (MS Office programs)
    Diploma or certificate not required but desirable.
    Quick and accurate typist
    Intermediate + MS Excel skills
    Good communication skills
    Excellent computer/information system skills, including resource management system
    Attention to detail and accuracy, organizational skills
    Good team player
    Able to work at a high pace without constant supervision
    Database experience
    Interest in well-being of farmers in Kenya/East Africa, including direct personal experience of farming.

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  • Program Coordinator Financial Controller Software Engineer

    Program Coordinator Financial Controller Software Engineer

    Ref Number 3212
    Duma Works is recruiting a Program Coordinator for Abacus; someone with a fundamental understanding of investing and personal finance.
    About us
    Abacus is an award-winning financial software and services company based in Nairobi, and building a pan-African financial services platform. We are driven by “Why not”, the pursuit of excellence and value curiosity and ability to learn over everything else.
    The Money Academy is a program developed by Abacus to inform, educate and empower people especially its users on the Personal Finance, Investing, and Financial Management. The program was developed after realization of the gap in financial knowledge for a majority of people who have a keen interest in Investing and financial growth. It’s an intensive program that involves interactive discussions, incorporation of games and tools to enhance learning, and follow up one on one sessions.
    The team at Abacus developed Tajiri a prototype board game that helps its players understand the opportunities and how to capture them in the Kenyan market, practically get to make financial decisions, and enhance team work.
    We are looking for someone with a fundamental understanding of investing and personal finance. You will oversee, design, develop, coordinate, and run both large- and small-scale training programs.
    Responsibilities

    Design, develop and review comprehensive programs for training, including personal finance topics, skills training, and corporate trainings
    Select the ideal training methods or activities for a particular purpose and audience (online, role playing (Tajiri board game), mentoring, on the job training, professional development classes, etc.)
    Market and promote the Academy’s programs to the public, corporate clients and other stakeholders
    Conduct needs assessments, identifying skills or knowledge gaps and opportunities for new programs and markets
    Develop and manage partnerships and sponsorships
    Analyze and incorporate new training methods and techniques
    Develop and prepare educational/training aids and materials
    Evaluate effectiveness of training courses and provide summary reports to management, determining impact of training on clients and corporate goals
    Maintain a database of curriculum, materials, and training records
    Recruit trainers and teachers, oversee training and remuneration.

    Requirements

    Fundamental understanding of investing and financial products
    Grasp of business principles and processes (P&L management)
    Great planning skills with ability to work autonomously and manage own schedules and timelines
    Basic understanding of web development, online marketing and social media management
    Strong sales and closing skills
    Great interpersonal skills
    Ability to craft simple yet informative proposals and superior presentation skills
    Excellent English written and spoken skills
    Excellent negotiation skills
    Good knowledge of MS office
    High energy and motivation with the ability to handle pressure and deliver quickly

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  • Outbound Sales Representative

    Outbound Sales Representative

    For this task we are looking for a candidate with a structured mindset who is field oriented and understands the trade well.
    Job Responsibilities

    Scout for prospects that have office furniture needs
    Collect market data and be able to report back with accuracy
    Take part in sales training
    Build and maintain strong and healthy relations with customers
    Various other tasks will be given
    Plan, prepare and present persuasive approaches and pitches to potential corporate clients
    Assess the needs of the corporate clients and provide viable solutions while meeting sales targets
    Identify and grow opportunities within assigned territory achieving set sales targets
    Attend corporate client meetings
    Grow and retain existing corporate accounts by presenting new solutions and services to them
    Market intelligence in the office furniture industry

    Qualifications

    Must be confident and articulate when expressing yourself
    Must be able and willing to aggressively sell office furniture
    A business related degree is an added advantage
    At least 1 to 2 years experience in Corporate Sales
    Consistent track record in achieving sales targets
    Excellent planning and organizational skills
    Ability to multi-task and get things done to completion
    A Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
    Excellent networking and prospecting skills
    1- 2 years sales experience from the B2B industry in Kenya

    Competences

    Field oriented
    Structured mindset
    Proactive mindset and likes to take initiative
    Ability to think analytical and plan effectively
    Ability to build strong relations with customer
    Drive and commitment
    Honesty and integrity
    Confident and able to overcome challenges
    Professional appearance
    Its an added advantage to have an existing portfolio of previous clients to convert
    Good communication skills
    Proven Sales Track Record
    Strong English language skill

  • Marketing Creative Manager Junior Accountant Manufacturing Sales Representative Governance Administration Officer

    Marketing Creative Manager Junior Accountant Manufacturing Sales Representative Governance Administration Officer

    Job description
    Job Responsibilities

    Conceives and executes marketing strategies and programs to increase profitability.
    Overseeing and developing marketing campaigns
    Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
    Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
    Maintains staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
    Manages marketing communications activities.
    Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
    Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
    Ensures availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories.
    Formulates pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion;studying trends.
    Markets merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios.
    Secures merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.
    Protects employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment.
    Maintains the stability and reputation of the company by complying with legal requirements.
    Determines marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records.
    Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
    Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, enforcing program, operational, personnel policies and procedures.
    Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

    Qualifications

    Marketing Background is a must
    An individual who upholds honesty and integrity.
    Excellent communication skills – being polite, clear and direct when communicating Outgoing and self-confident
    Leadership skills, comfortable making decisions and taking responsibility
    Able to plan and prioritize, and think on your feet when the plan goes out the window
    Understanding of business principles for decision-making
    At least 5 -10 years in a similar role
    Sound knowledge in Microsoft Office proficiency and ERP

    Deadline for receiving applications: Friday, 19th December 2017
     

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  • Director of Data Science Junior Accountant Assistant Property Manager

    Director of Data Science Junior Accountant Assistant Property Manager

    Ref No 3172
    Duma Works is recruiting a Director of Data science for one of our clients; ​a​ ​high-growth​ ​edtech​ ​company​ ​in​ ​Nairobi.
    Job Responsibilities

    Developing and executing a cutting-edge data science program that impacts the lives of our learners, generates social and financial returns for partners, and delivers business intelligence to the entire team;
    Running analysis between the company’s database and the databases of our multinational partners (banks, MNOs, agribusinesses, research consortiums, etc.) to identify correlations that will translate into major product innovations in both predictive and prescriptive analytics;
    Developing and sourcing solutions to integrate with the company platform that will process unstructured text received from learners in order for our system to better respond to their questions, direct learners to relevant content, and infer user traits;
    Designing strategies for accessing and generating training data sets, improving data privacy and security, and automating computation;
    Mining the millions of interactions in our system to uncover new opportunities for product development;
    Attracting, structuring, and coaching a team of data scientists and analysts;
    Publishing white papers on the technical innovations behind our impact;
    Contributing thought leadership with industry executives at the multinational organizations partners with;
    Participating in community events, trade meetups, and industry workshops in Nairobi and globally.

    Qualifications

    8+​ ​years​ ​of​ ​professional​ ​experience​ ​in​ ​data​ ​science,​ ​statistics,​ ​or​ ​mathematics​ ​with​ ​at​ ​least​ ​3​ ​years​ ​in​ ​a management​ ​capacity;
    Master’s​ ​degree​ ​preferred​ ​but​ ​not​ ​required;
    Advanced​ ​technical​ ​knowledge​ ​of​ ​R;
    Practical​ ​experience​ ​developing​ ​algorithms​ ​through​ ​ML​ ​and​ ​non-ML​ ​techniques​ ​to​ ​develop​ ​analytical​ ​products;
    Experience​ ​with​ ​classification,​ ​cluster​ ​analysis,​ ​data​ ​mining,​ ​database​ ​architecture,​ ​and​ ​visualization.
    Experience​ ​leading​ ​and​ ​training​ ​high​ ​performing​ ​technical​ ​teams;
    Ability​ ​to​ ​live​ ​and​ ​work​ ​in​ ​Nairobi​ ​full​ ​time;

    Compensation​ ​and​ ​Benefits:
    We​ ​aspire​ ​to​ ​be​ ​competitive​ ​on​ ​compensation​ ​although,​ ​as​ ​an​ ​early-stage​ ​social​ ​enterprise,​ ​many​ ​on​ ​the​ ​team​ ​work​ ​just below​ ​market​ ​rate.​ ​To​ ​make​ ​up​ ​for​ ​that,​ ​staff​ ​are​ ​able​ ​to​ ​participate​ ​in​ ​the​ ​company’s ​employee​ ​share​ ​program.​ ​We​ ​also​ ​offer a​ ​comprehensive​ ​health​ ​insurance​ ​package​ ​and​ ​will​ ​cover​ ​the​ ​cost​ ​of​ ​a​ ​work​ ​permit​ ​for​ ​foreign​ ​staff.​ ​Other​ ​benefits include​ ​monthly​ ​airtime​ ​allowance,​ ​extra​ ​leave,​ ​a​ ​stocked​ ​kitchen,​ ​and​ ​plenty​ ​of​ ​ping-pong​ ​and​ ​foosball.

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  • Digital Marketer & Graphics Designer

    Digital Marketer & Graphics Designer

    Job Responsibilities

    Plan and execute all digital marketing, including SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and display advertising campaigns
    Design, build and maintain our social media presence( Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, deep linking and Q&As etc)
    Coordinate the creation of digital content (e.g. website, blogs, press releases etc)
    Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns, and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs)
    Identify trends and insights, and optimize spend and performance based on the insights
    Collaborate with agencies and other vendor partners
    Measure performance of digital marketing efforts using a variety of Web analytics tools (Google Analytics, WebTrends etc.)
    Reporting and strategies with budgets to ensure we are tapping into the correct market.
    Listings on other websites and optimizing OTAs (online travel agencies)
    Constant engagement with clients through after sale emails, promotional emails and bulk SMS (Uwazii Mobile Platform)
    Work with Sales and marketing teams to drive SEO in content creation and content programming
    Execute tests, collect and analyze data and results, identify trends and insights in order to achieve maximum ROI in paid search campaigns

    Requirements

    Knowledge with designing software.
    Adobe, CorelDraw, Video editing software, Creativity, etc.
    Good communication in English language.
    Office administrative skills.
    Excellent skills with digital design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.)
    Proven graphic designing experience.
    Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality.
    Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
    Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas.
    Up to date with industry leading software and technologies [In Design, Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver,
    Photoshop, BRIDGE (all CS Suite) etc.]
    Highly proficient in all design aspect