Jobs Kenya

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  • Talent Advisor

    Talent Advisor

    The Talent Advisor is in charge of delivering best in class recruiting experience to Hiring Managers and candidates throughout the recruiting life cycle. They provide strategic support to the Line Manager and a “more human” experience for candidates. They partner with the HRBP and talent champion for the function(s) to create proactive demand plans and long-term external talent pools.
    Job Summary

    Accountable for Speed, Cost and experience through the recruitment cycle
    Driving demand planning discussions and forecast demand with accuracy
    Continuously improving Sourcing strategy with sourcing channel innovation
    Developing sourcing methods to find the best drivers of talent
    Utilizing digital sourcing tools to develop pipelines of internal and external talent against functional and CCBT (Country Category Business Teams) talent strategies
    Collect candidate / process feedback and input into system to further generate insights and reports
    Owning proactive talent relationship management. Inspiring passive talent about Unilever and delivering an exceptional experience throughout the engagement piece
    Organising, managing and continuously improving proactive talent events (clearing house)
    Add the selected candidates into the pipeline database and engage with a proactive plan basis local needs
    Conducting talent mapping as required for the function/s
    Providing external functional insights to the business
    Leading local functional specific projects (e.g. diversity.)
    Holding advisory meetings with Line Manager and HRBP to triage resourcing needs where there is no internal succession plan. Consulting on most effective talent solutions across early careers, mid careers and contingent.
    Translating and adhere to the Employer brand global strategy
    Utilising digital screening tools to create shortlists of the best talent against demands
    Conducting recruitment drives and anchoring selection process by coordinating between HM & candidates 
    Negotiating and manage verbal offers with candidates after receiving HRBPs inputs
    Continuously meet with hiring managers to understand the candidate feedback and discuss any change in strategy
    End-to-end recruitment administrative support

    Key Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field of study
    Minimum 3-4 years of relevant recruitment experience
    Training and development experience and added advantage
    Proficient in MS Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OneDrive, Outlook, SharePoint etc.)
    Superior interpersonal and communication skills
    Solid customer service and relationship management skills
    Experience in recruitment is required
    Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems proactively
    Strong multi-tasking skills with a comfort in maintaining multiple, often conflicting, priorities, and deadlines
    Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment

  • Plantations Procurement Lead

    Plantations Procurement Lead

    MAIN JOB PURPOSEProvide procurement support to the Unilever East Africa plantations team.JOB SUMMARY

    To support the procurement organization to meet goals and objectives in support to the overall Unilever strategy.
    Support development and implementation of Unilever procurement strategies and policies portfolio
    To support deliver cost savings based on sourcing strategies and compliance management.
    Support Procurement Manager with the tendering process and the subsequent analysis
    To be custodian of the team material/service and project databases
    Support the financial analysis of the portfolio, including price benchmarking and total cost analysis
    Support the periodic Executive Summary for the Team by consolidating and reporting various KPIs (e.g. VIP, Commodity Effect, Portfolio and Market updates, Payment Terms
    Tracker, BDOC, Sustainability, Supplier Performance)
    To support the management and maintenance of supplier relationships

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    At least 8 years experience in procurement from FMCG/Agricultural sector
    Bachelor’s Degree in a Business related field
    Must be willing to be based in Mufindi, Tanzania or Kericho, Kenya
    Ability to work with cross functional teams

  • Engineering Services Manager

    Engineering Services Manager

    Main Job Purpose
    To Lead Engineering team in accordance with laid down Company policies and procedures. Partner with line managers and individuals from Unilever Tea Kenya Limited (UTKL) in providing timely and high quality delivery of engineering services/support in Electrical, mechanical, Civil, transport, Energy and projects areas and provide advice on asset procurement and replacement policies.
    Job Summary

    Day to day running of Central engineering function (mechanical/electrical/vehicle/civil). Ensure the garage & manage a time-based planned maintenance system, provide technical support on all Company buildings, tarmac roads & bridges & all load bearing structures.
    Engineering support to embedded technical resources across 8 tea processing factories embedded within 12,000 hectares for tea plantationsTake charge of engineering requirement & maintenance of utility services, installation, maintenance, inspection and repairs of all electric installations, power lines and machinery is carried out.
    Manage power generation & distribution within the Unilever grid.
    To ensure installation, maintenance, inspection and repairs of all civil infrastructure, motor vehicles, heavy plant, mechanical plant, installations and water pumps in UTKL.
    Support the design, installation, commissioning, inspection, repairs and maintenance of all projects in UTKL.
    Support installation of new processes & machinery Support the development of process controls in new tea technologies. designing, installing and commissioning new production units, monitoring modifications and upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes
    Preparation of Department’s budgets & Capital Expenditure Proposals in line with the requirements and manage expenditure accordingly.
    Take custody and maintain company assets within Engineering and other areas of operation.
    Provide advice and guidance to units as in relation to improvements, technology changes and standardization of machinery.
    Lead the Energy committee, devise a strategy for reducing energy costs and environmental impact and coordinate its activities.
    Draw up all Contracts and ensure full achievement to the required quality standard.
    Responsible for welfare of workers in the department and reporting any known or suspected cases of sexual harassment and bribery to the code officer.
    Train & develop all engineering employee, implement the Company policies, CBA and labour laws at all times to ensure full compliance and promote good IR, welfare and safety in Engineering
    Responsible for the internal controls in all process areas within the unit e.g. payroll, cash, stores, procurement etc.
    Responsible for the implementation of WCM in Engineering and factories.

    Key Requirements

    Masters/Bachelors graduate in Mechanical, Engineering, Production Technology or Agricultural Engineering
    At least 8 years’ experience practicing as a Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional Engineer with domain in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
    Experience within Production, Process and Packaging Expertise; including Project Management and Managing a large technical team
    Experience in partnering with line managers and technical resources across to provide timely and high quality delivery of engineering services/support, professional guidance on engineering Issues by articulating and implementing policies throughout the business on (among others) safety, work/ material standards, asset replacement policies, compliance to local legislation and asset and engineering human resources management (among others) safety, work/ material standards, asset replacement policies, compliance to local legislation and asset and engineering human resources management

  • IT Analyst

    IT Analyst

    Main Job PurposeThe main purpose of the IT Analyst role is to act as a representative for the whole of IT, including the IT Service lines, Global functional Business partnering and Innovation, with the geography business teams.Job Summary

    BUSINESS PARTNERING

    Engage with business teams within his/her area of responsibility to communicate and scope the IT plan aligned with overall IT plan

    INNOVATION ACTIVATION

    Undertake activation activities for Global IT Innovation & Service Line activation programs as required by IT ManagerUndertake the relevant project execution and management activities to support Local Growth Programs working with Service Lines in the delivery of these projects

    LEGACY & HERITAGE SERVICES

    Undertake the necessary activities to provide L2/3 support for L&H applications within area of responsibility
    Work with Global Innovation to provide necessary integration activities with L&H applications to support Global innovation programs
    Undertake the necessary project management and application development activities for L&H Innovation projects within scope responsibilities
    Effectively work with and manage vendors in delivery of application management of L&H Applications
    Assist with communication and resolution of Incidents for L&H applications
    Input to review of L&H services within area of responsibility and help develop action plans for these.

    EXISTING GLOBAL IT SERVICES

    Support the IT Manager to ensure effective delivery of day to day IT operations, ensuring that IT services delivered are as per business requirements
    Align with Unilever standard operating practise in delivery of IT Services
    Input to review of Global services within area of responsibility and help develop action plans for these and track achievement of action plans within area of responsibility
    Contribute to implementing key actions to address service improvement areas
    Inputs to and helps define Geography demand for Services and communicates these to Service Lines
    Work with Global (HP,BT etc) & Local vendors in delivery of Global services where appropriate
    Manage the delivery of out-of-scope activities and maintenance of out-of-scope infrastructure as appropriate within scope of responsibilities
    Assist with communication and coordination of status of Urgent Incidents within the Geography and understanding impact to support resolution of these incidents

    IT COSTS, PROCUREMENT & CONTROLS

    Assist with processing of actual costs as required within area of responsibility and tracks and ensures payment to local vendors
    Assist with input of cost drivers to budget process including assisting in IT hardware and software requirement planning and budgeting
    Supports hardware and software asset management activities as appropriate within area of responsibility within scope of responsibility

    COMPLIANCE & DRP

    Adhere to governance & compliance framework
    Support Execution of DRP plans as appropriate within area of responsibility
    PMO
    Work with country manager to ensure input of key PMO activities for projects such as project status and clarity processes occur on time

    OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Work with 3P in Geography as appropriate
    Deliver activities to best leverage IT within area of responsibility

    Key Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field.
    3 years minimum relevant working experience as an IT Analyst in an FMCG environment
    Desirable experience in;- Project Management, ITIL V3 Foundation or higher and Networking certification e.g. CCNA, CCNP
    Reports design with crystal reports or click view.
    Microsoft Structured Query Language Database skills
    Computer Networking
    Client focused and support orientated
    A logical and systematic approach to problem resolution across a broad spectrum of technologies
    Communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
    Analytical decision-making skills
    Of added advantage will be relevant experience with IT systems; SAP background, working with vendors; active agile usage and experience in African markets

  • Graduate Apprentice-Supply Chain Planning Graduate Apprentice- Manufacturing Excellence

    Graduate Apprentice-Supply Chain Planning Graduate Apprentice- Manufacturing Excellence

    Duration: 1 year
    Main Job Purpose
    The Planning Graduate Apprentice will work under the Material Requirements Planner to ensure availability of packaging and raw materials at optimal cost and cash as guided by the factory production plans.
    Job Summary

    Creates and communicates the Materials Requirement Plan based on inputs (e.g. stockholding, supplier schedules and constraints, lead times)
    Checks and validates materials plans with suppliers and communicate exceptions as appropriate
    Creates and executes material call-off plans, respecting constraints (e.g. lead times, minimum order quantities)
    Partner with Procurement to optimise supplier relationships
    Ensures material supplies are in the right place at the right time
    Life-cycle management including transitions to new materials In addition to material requirements, the specialist may be requested by to champion additional performance areas within the unit

    Key Requirements

    Undergraduate degree in STEM or Business course
    Looking for fresh graduates looking for real working experience
    Individuals living with Albinism encouraged to apply

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  • Production Accountant-Factory Budgets

    Production Accountant-Factory Budgets

    Main Job Purpose This primary role covers a factory site within Kenya. This role’s responsibility is to monitor and control the sites production costs, waste which if done incorrectly will have a significant and material effect for the site. The role will assist in providing relevant financial and management information, systems and commercial support to the supply chain factory process. Job Summary

    Provide monthly forecast to actual reporting to budget owners and engaging with budget owners to track budget vs actual.
    Prepare monthly financial deck to be presented to site Management/Leadership Team providing analysis for labor, production volumes, repairs and maintenance and other production indirect spend etc.
    Lead and prepare annual budget comparing projected results to prior year, budget and previous forecasts and provide production budgets for financial approval to Production Senior Management, with circulation of approved budget to Finance.
    Identify cost and asset utilisation improvement opportunities, and co-development of solutions.
    Perform month-end close, including preparing routine journal entries, analysing monthly P&L and providing required month-end close data to other Finance Team Members
    Maintain the accounts for all capitalization CWIP, disposal, and transfer of asset according to Unilever accounting standard procedure and policies.
    Prepare capex site proposals and capital spending project analysis in Marlin (Capex reporting tool)
    Estimate depreciation for cost schedule and AOP
    Analysis of operating performance or potential savings using actual, historical and projected data for the location
    Participate in all audits as required.
    Timely and accurate reporting of factory results.
    Communicate with plant personnel and observes plant operations in order to assist with and to make recommendations for improvement in plant operations.
    Special Projects as required.

    Key Requirements

    Accounting graduate & Chartered Accountant.
    Experience in a multinational company will be ideal.
    Strong knowledge and practical experience in the application of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word tools.
    Good knowledge/hands on of an ERP system- SAP.
    Demonstrates commitment to the big picture, collectively pursues unselfish goals with humility & invests in making all of us better.
    Avoids mediocrity, reflects an openness to change, to new experiences & knowledge.
    Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in accounting and analyses.
    Problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done.
    Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
    Thrives in a fast pace environment.

  • Assistant Customer Service Excellence Manager

    Assistant Customer Service Excellence Manager

    Main Job Purpose The Assistant Customer Service Excellence Manager supports the end to end order management process from order receipt to cash collection and claims processing. He/she will drive collaboration, manage on time in full delivery of customer orders and ensure continuous engagement with key stakeholders for seamless customer service operations. Job Summary

    Manage the Order Management processes from order collection to order delivery and return, aiming to provide the best possible service level towards our customers. In line with the standard operating procedures. This is between the local and regional teams.
    Maintain Standard Operating Procedures within the customer service department
    Support IT implementation for Customer Service modules, including ERP and any other systems. Participate in all necessary tests to make sure systems run according to core model processes.
    Develop key performance indicators i.e service level, cash and cost management
    Collect and follow up customer orders on SAP. Ensure a close follow up of daily order entering and guarantee strict order management accuracy.
    Work closely with Finance, Customer Development and Logistics departments to reduce order cycle times and improve fill rates while controlling the cost of serving customers.
    Work closely with Finance to ensure timely booking of claims. Most importantly to maintain a clear audit records related to department activities.
    Accounts receivables and claims management by engaging customer development team to prompt customers to settle debt statements.
    Maintain a weekly shipment outlook and lead weekly/ monthly meetings with all stakeholders to review order status, priorities and challenges.
    Customer service performance management reporting and including management reviews
    Build customer service team capability through trainings and on the job coaching
    Continuous improvement mentality

    Key Requirements

    University degree completed in relevant field
    Minimum of 3 years FMCG experience in Supply chain
    Excellent order management process
    Excellent working and analytical Knowledge of SAP and Excel
    Demonstrated people management skills with ability to coach and develop future leaders
    Strong analytical and numerical skills
    Strong interpersonal, presentation and problem-solving skills
    Resilient, passion and ability to work under pressure to deliver results

  • Stock Accountant

    Stock Accountant

    Main Job Purpose
    We are proactively looking for a Stock Accountant to take up the opportunity when it falls vacant in the future. As a member of the Supply Chain Finance team, responsible for ensuring reliability and accuracy of all financial and secondly non-financial information on stocks (Raw Material, Packaging Material &Finished Goods) in the entire process. Proactively identify all costs, issues and risk involving stocks and inform on its impact on business results.
    Job Summary

    Ensure correct accounting and valuation for Finished Goods, Raw & Pack Stocks both at Unilever and at approved 3rd parties and Engineering spares in line with the accounting policy and the International Accounting Standards
    Correct provisioning for Slow moving and obsolete stocks per the stocks policy
    Partnering with the business (Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales teams etc) on initiatives to run down SLOBS.
    Monitor and ensure effectiveness of Stocks and Engineering spares controls including continuous review of processes and policy to maintain a sound control environment around stocks.
    Organize and coordinate the monthly and quarterly stock take for Finished Goods, Raw & Pack and Engineering spares (yearly) including ensuring that there are resources for the count and that all locations have been counted and signed off and following up on any issues raised during the count.
    Provide advice to supply chain teams in their countries for exceptions to process/policy or introduction of new processes.
    Monthly stocks forecasting with planners for working capital reporting.

    Key Requirements

    At least 2-3 years’ experience in Management Accounting in Unilever or similar industry
    Management/Financial Accounting experience in an FMCG business.
    Experience in a multinational company will be ideal.
    Must be a graduate of a Business Course, preferably with excellent Accounting background
    Strong knowledge and practical experience in the application of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word tools.

  • Technical Apprenticeship Programme

    Technical Apprenticeship Programme

    Main Purpose of the Job
    The Technical apprenticeship program for Nairobi is designed for college graduates who have desire to gain working experience in the factory set up where they learn form the experienced employees practice their trade in order to develop their competitiveness in the job market.
    Key Responsibilities

    Knowledge and application of technical skills to Operate machinery safely and effectively in order to meet the production plan. Conduct cleaning and lubrication as required.
    Possess a basic knowledge of the principles of mechanism, motion and pneumatics.
    Maintain machinery to the prescribed standards and levels of cleanliness.
    Understand properties of materials being handled. Able to perform correct adjustment and setting.
    Proactively work with Professional Maintenance and Quality Control staff to achieve zero breakdowns and zero defects.
    Carry out product and process changeovers/wash-outs to maintain quality standards whilst minimizing the impact to the production plan.
    Utilize all appropriate safety and environmental procedures relating to the Sourcing Unit and allocated equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.
    Understand the legal responsibility placed upon individuals.
    Full knowledge of the workplace and hazards within it. Utilize all appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment relevant to the task.
    Reduce costs due to waste and minimize impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.
    Monitors quality against set standards and reports any product and packaging faults. Detects process abnormalities quickly and takes emergency action to prevent them.
    Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of WCM and an awareness of the tools used to identify and prioritize losses in the production area and eliminate them; role requires data collection. Monitor measures and performance after initial improvements and take further action as required

    Key Skills and Qualifications

    A minimum of National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in either Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic, Chemical or Analytical Engineering
    Applicant must be a committed team worker with a strong sense of responsibility and good attention to detail. Effective problem-solving skills and an agile mind are essential.
    Not more than 2years working experience.
    IT Skills –Must be competent in the use of Microsoft Office; Excel and Word programmes.
    Evidence of a good work ethic and broad extra-curricular activities through the participation in part-time work or interest in hobbies, sports and other past-times.
    A high level of motivation and personal discipline.
    The ability to work as a team member and possess good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills.
    To work with efficiency, accuracy and to be able to meet deadlines.
    To be able to prioritize workload and work under own initiative.
    High level of flexibility and dependability.
    A level of self-reliance.

  • Assistant Talent Advisor

    Assistant Talent Advisor

    The Assistant Talent Advisor is in charge of delivering best in class recruiting experience to Hiring Managers and candidates throughout the recruiting life cycle. They provide support to the Line Manager and a “more human” experience for candidates. They also partner with the HRBP and talent champion for the function(s) to create proactive demand plans and long-term external talent pools.
    Job Summary

    Accountable for Speed, Cost and experience through the recruitment cycle
    Driving demand planning discussions and forecast demand with accuracy
    Continuously improving Sourcing strategy with sourcing channel innovation
    Developing sourcing methods to find the best drivers of talent
    Utilizing digital sourcing tools to develop pipelines of internal and external talent against functional and CCBT (Country Category Business Teams) talent strategies
    Collect candidate / process feedback and input into system to further generate insights and reports
    Owning proactive talent relationship management. Inspiring passive talent about Unilever and delivering an exceptional experience throughout the engagement piece
    Organising, managing and continuously improving proactive talent events (clearing house)
    Add the selected candidates into the pipeline database and engage with a proactive plan basis local need
    Conducting talent mapping as required for the function/s
    Providing external functional insights to the business
    Leading local functional specific projects (e.g. diversity.)
    Holding advisory meetings with Line Manager and HRBP to triage resourcing needs where there is no internal succession plan. Consulting on most effective talent solutions across early careers, mid careers and contingent.
    Translating and adhere to the Employer brand global strategy
    Utilising digital screening tools to create shortlists of the best talent against demands
    Conducting recruitment drives and anchoring selection process by coordinating between HM & candidates
    Negotiating and manage verbal offers with candidates after receiving HRBPs inputs
    Continuously meet with hiring managers to understand the candidate feedback and discuss any change in strategy
    End-to-end recruitment administrative support

    Key Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field of study
    Minimum 3-4 years of relevant recruitment experience
    Proficient in MS Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OneDrive, Outlook, SharePoint etc.)
    Must have outstanding stakeholder management skills
    Digital savvy with an appetite for next generation recruitment technologies