Successful candidate must have proven experience working an Export Processing Zone.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop the operation bulletins, cell targets and time study set up for new styles• Capacity study and cost estimation of a garment• Developing and maintaining skill matrix• Train operators for particular operation as needed for specific steps• Continue to look for opportunity to implement work aids to reduce steps, time and cost• Consistently look for methods to reduce cost and improve efficiency• Labour utilisation and line balancing follow up• Method study activities in cutting, sewing and finishing• Setting of Standard Minute Value for new operations• Confirming of Standard Minute Value and cell target• Pre-planning of man, machine and attachment requirements• Incentive scheme proposal and implementation• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting on factory performance• Work alongside other departments to clear communication and team engagement
Qualifications:
• Must have experience working in a small factory producing small production runs (MOQ 300 units).• Must have proven experience working an Export Processing Zone.• Must be will and comfortable to relocate to Voi.• Must be Knowledgeable and have experience working with a vast selection of sewing machinery• Must have above 7 years of Industrial Engineer experience• Must have Strong leadership and management skills• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili• Attention to detail, organizational and multitasking skills are essential
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Key Account Manager
Key responsibilities for the role include:
Work closely with incoming partners to understand their organization and develop business models and execution plans
Pre-sales: Serve as the main implementation point of contact in pre-sales conversations, providing execution insight and guidance
Post-sales / pre-launch: once a partner is ready to implement PAYG offering, work directly with stakeholders across their organization to finalize implementation details and schedules. Work with partner’s management to gain buy-in for plans and solve pre-launch execution issues. Set implementation schedules and review them frequently with partners, helping to mitigate implementation delays to ensure on-time launch
Post-launch guidance: conduct routine reviews with partner’s leadership team to review progress on sales and operational results, ensuring partners are able to meet sales, customer and repayment objectives. Proactively identify execution issues and work with partner’s teams to overcome them. Provide on-going support to help partners improve their PAYG business profitability and efficiency, including introducing best practices, new products and new procedures
Lead continuous on-going engagement by providing/coordination or facilitating training & on-ground activations, joint marketing efforts, field visits, workshops & learning sessions & superior after sales services.
Build strong subject matter expertize for pay-as-you-go solar products sales & engagements as well as build a team that can lead the business to scale quickly and achieve exponential growth year over year.
The ideal candidate:
Post-graduate degree in Sales/Business management from an institute of repute.
Has 6+ years’ experience in relevant areas such as Key account management, Bulk/Partnership Sales, Financial and/or product sales. (preferred Pay-As-you-Go sales of solar products);
Experience in product management with a Pay As You Go provider, Telecom or Financial services; account management in an enterprise technology business
Well-networked individual with entrepreneurial energy and passion to develop large businesses from grounds-up. Able to build strong teams and lead them to deliver superior performance.
Able to effectively work cross-functionally across several geographies and regions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Is comfortable traveling 15+ days each month
We are looking for someone who is driven, passionate and excited about the opportunity to bring honest, affordable, energy to homes in Africa. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. -
Plumber
Main purpose of Job
To provide technical support on property issues, health and safety issues, and provision of routine maintenance to BHC and its large residential estate. He/she should be able to work under pressure with a view to meeting deadlines and staff expectations. It is important that the candidate can demonstrate good self-management and organisational skills.
Responsibilities for the Plumber Job
Do plumbing test & inspect including completion of testing and inspection sheets
Report fully to your supervisor of any problems encountered on site
To assist the onsite TWG team in the completion of tasks in a timely fashion and to a high standard
Be familiar with the required Health & Safety standards governing the plumbing role
Carry out plumbing maintenance and repairs to the British High Commission and our large residential estate.
Maintenance of Chiller plants and or Air Conditioning.
Installation and repair of domestic plumbing and borehole pumps, booster pumps pressure tanks and Geysers.
He/she will be on an out of hours on call rota.
24 hour cover is often required
Qualifications for the Plumber Job
Working knowledge and experience of both Industrial and Domestic plumbing works. (Preferably Government – trade test 1).
Hold a current driving licence and be a safe competent driver (accident free for three years)
Desirable qualifications and experience
Certificate in plumbing from a recognised government institution
Prior experience of maintenance of Chiller plants and/0r Air Conditioning would be would be advantageous.
Customer focused
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required competencies
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National Account Manager
Responsibilities:
SALES
Identifies and pursues sales opportunities and leads which may come from meetings, clients, other sales force, vendors and others.
Supports the allocated global / regional account manager with their global acquisition strategy and leverage global deals to win locally, including sign off of a local account plan aligned to the global account plan.
Ensures all contracted revenue streams from won opportunities are being accounted for in all allocated accounts.
At any time after the probationary period have a total qualified pipeline value of open opportunities greater than 5 X TCV target.
Maintains allocated pipeline product and country mix to reflect the strategic aims of the business aligned to specified objectives.
Maintains company CRM tool in an up to date state with all required data at all times such as customer contacts, account plans, customer landscape e.g. wallet share and diary events.
Ensures customer satisfaction scores are constantly improving by measurement through approved organisational policy and tools.
Documentation and Reporting
Keep Salesforce updated at any given point in time
Populate Salesforce with correct contacts and details of the customer
Follow the laid process of the department
Deliver an agreed minimum incremental total contract value (TVC) of business per annum or pro-rata if starting mid-year.
Collaboration
Coordinates with internal Product Development
Coordinates with external solution suppliers
Engages with Liquid’s internal departments to confirm that the proposed solution can be delivered and supported.
Assesses the customer satisfaction of the solution, capturing lessons learned and sharing these with the appropriate teams to drive improvements.
Financial
Responsible for managing a portfolio of opportunities with a specified Total Contract Value.
Typical Outputs
Proposal & RFP documentation
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IT – Manager Business Development Consultant /Advisor Net Software Developer
The successful candidate MUST provide a strong and secure infrastructure foundation using Active Directory IT Security and firewalls etc and ensure effective disaster preparedness is implemented in line with Company and Group requirements, and data software and hardware security and integrity at all times.
Key Responsibilities:• Manage & provide IT support of all IT infrastructure in offices & working environments retail outlets• Provide Project management skills and support.• Establish and Prioritize key business requirements.• Formulate a clear IT strategic plan by identifying and aligning with key stakeholders• Work with MIS team members to analyze and resolve on-going day by day issues.• Research and recommend solutions locally and in collaboration with Group MIS.• Lead, execution, development and implementation of MIS systems, on-going support, upgrades & maintenance• Negotiate and manage IT agreements with vendors and partners• Establish and develop key relationships and establish and ensure adherence to SLA’s.• Establish security processes & regular monitoring of IT systems, data and access methods.• Establish and control IT budgets• Formulate internal SLA’s for key application provision and ensure SLA adherence.• Regularly review, improve and test Disaster Preparedness and data security and integrity.
Qualifications:
• Must have a bachelors or Masters in MIS or related field.• Minimum 8-10 years- MIS manager or similar role.• Must have experience in large retail or manufacturing company.• Must have qualifications or training in Project Management methodologies (Prince2, PMP )• MCSE or software development certification.• Extensive management experience of helpdesk functions, hands on exp of desktop &network support.• Knowledge and experience of software development lifecycle and managing development teams.• Ability to understand (at a high level) programming languages (Esp. Visual Fox Pro. And Oracle Forms)• Working knowledge of databases (Oracle, MSSQL etc.)• Working knowledge of older IT infrastructure (e.g. COBOL)• Strong knowledge of Firewalls and networking security.• Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Server and email technologies
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Human Resource and Administrative Assistant Pharmaceutical Technologist Clinical Officer – Anesthetist
Job Purpose: The job holder will provide a frame work for implementation of HR policies and a comprehensive administrative support to day-to-day operations of human resources and administration.
The Human Resource and Administrative Assistant will liaise closely with Diocesan Human Resources Officer, finance and accounts department and other departments throughout the organization in providing an effective HR support service to the organization.
Roles and Responsibilities;
Prepare and update employees’ files and records to meet regulations required.
Manage leave schedule and ensure employees proceed for leave.
Initiate, process, monitor, review and follow up on actions related to administration of human resource activities e.g. talent search an selection, training and development, performance appraisals and separation in relation to organization HR policies and procedures,
Interpret and implement HR and administrative policies and procedures.
Manage payroll and maintain accurate payroll records.
Administer and monitor new hire orientation and induction programs.
Participate in various committees.
Identify and report issues/ problems as they arise and recommend appropriate action.
Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reports are in compliance.
Keep up current issues and matters in the organization related to HR department.
Manage sensitive and confidential matters like employee relations, organizational changes, planning and protecting the security of information, data and files.
Exercise individual judgment while dealing with potential or real troubles on own initiative and bringing them to administrator’s attention.
Providing general administrative support such as preparing correspondence, forms and reports, arranging meetings, composing regular correspondence, processing confidential reports and documents, filing electronic and hard copy, tracking deadlines, and taking down minutes as needed.
Maintain contact list and details of all stakeholders.
Order office supplies and maintain inventory of same.
Qualification and Experience: • Degree in Human Resource Management / Business Management or other related fields. • Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management. • A minimum experience of 2-3 years’ as Human Resource and Administrative Officer preferably in a hospital. • Knowledge of Kenyan Labour Laws. • Must be proficient in computer applications. Personal Attributes: • Strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to enforce adherence to policies. • Ability to manage and prioritize workflow. • Ability to enforce adherence to policies. • Command in spoken and written. • Proactive attitude and ability to take initiative
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Credit & Loan Officers
The Credit Officer through teamwork will effectively handle credit function operations in order to ensure a profitable line of business and a quality loan book, while reporting to the Business development manager.
Credit & Loan Officers Job Responsibilities
Foster business growth objectives
Recruitment of new clients
Risk Management: Credit risk analysis and evaluationUndertake credit appraisal to vet all credit proposals
Sound understanding of lending in microfinance industry.
Ensure all amounts disbursed are collected by the due date.
Monitoring and administration of credit performance through reports
Ensure Compliance with Credit policies and procedures
Work hand in hand with Realtime credit team to source for new business
Relationship Management
Branch support and Carry out inspection on credit/lending issues
Qualification for the Credit & Loan Officers Job
Diploma/degree in business/BCom/Finance/Social Science related field
Lending and relationship management experience to create a balance between credit risk and customer service
At least three (3) years’ experience in a credit function of a financial institution handling Micro and SME clients.
Have an excellent interpersonal, organizing and people management skills.
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Director of Operations
About The Role
Andela is hiring a Director of Operations, a seasoned professional who is passionate about building the next generation of technology and business leaders in Africa. Andela is in the process of developing its first 1000+ man facility in Nairobi. As the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for ensuring that this massive operation not only comes to fruition but is ran at world class levels. That we are able to continuously and very effectively stride towards our constant unlocking of world class talent, with the utmost efficiency.
You bring more than passion to the role: you are a world-class leader with exceptional operational expertise and demonstrated strong leadership skills. You’re an expert in building and managing complex operations and developing the processes necessary for scale. You know how to think – and act – big, while holding a strong moral compass in everything you do.
Responsibilities
The key attributes for this role are:
Strategic Thinking. You have a strong ability to think strategically and plan for the future. You are able to assess trade-offs, risks, opportunities, and can see the big picture clearly even while getting through the day to day hurdles.
Operational Excellence. Whether in building your own company or previous experience working in operations at a company, you demonstrated expertise in designing and managing processes for scale, managing budgets, and building lasting systems for strong personnel management.
Demonstrated ability to build and scale organizations or initiatives. You are entrepreneurial and creative, eager to find ways to develop talent, build a team, and set up a business for scale. You have strong business skills and will be comfortable engaging multiple teams who are core to the success of Andela. You have a natural ability to work across borders to connect with our global team to help scale our operations in Kenya and around the world.
Team building and cross-cultural skills. You should have significant experience leading strong teams; and you should be an expert at working with diverse groups of learners. It is also important that you have a demonstrated understanding of what it takes to build high performance teams and a best in class operations department.
A deep commitment to our mission. We are looking for a leader with evidence of curiosity, and a deep commitment to lifelong learning. You will have demonstrated an ability and interest in creating large-scale change and impact. This could be seen through your involvement in building organizations, companies or non-profits and developing talent in some area that is meaningful to you.
Your Day-to-day Would Have You
Lead all operational elements of Andela Kenya
Lead the running of all operational aspects of the business in Kenya.
Optimize current operational activities and make adjustment based on learnings
Oversee the facilities and real estate team, including both office and residential properties to ensure safety and security across multiple locations
Develop and maintain highly detailed budgets and timely financial projections
Complete quarterly (or more) financial and operational reviews and reports
Build strong processes and systems.
Maintain and create highly-structured processes and systems with a data-driven approach
Maintain and create “playbooks,” detailed manuals that document all relevant parts of the Andela operating model; continually update and improve manuals in preparation for supporting other teams
Collaborate with the Country Director to build systems and processes that successfully communicate all topline recurring indicators of success and that explain and troubleshoot any major outliers or obstacles to success
Manage, coach and mentor a strong team.
Manage all operations staff members including facilities, logistics, and other cross-functional teams
Provide structured evaluations of employee performance at least twice a year
Suggest and create job descriptions, screen candidates and make recommendations for any needed roles in addition to existing team
Support expansion to other locations in your country and across Africa.
Make recommendations to Andela leadership about what’s needed in setting up operations for future locations in your region
Be part of a larger team to design and execute Andela’s growth strategy
Qualifications
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
At least 7-10 years of post-undergraduate, full-time work experience
Experience managing operations, including detailed budgeting and reporting, in a complex environment
Experience rapidly growing /scaling a project
Experience developing and managing a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Experience managing and coordinating teams to deliver on a tight schedule
Work and living experience in emerging markets, particularly in Kenya or elsewhere in Africa
Record of strong academic performance from a leading undergraduate and, if attended, graduate institution
Experience at start-ups a plus, but not required
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. -
Office Messenger/Rider
Office Messenger/Rider Job Duties
Highly skilled in picking up and delivering items to their ultimate destinations
Track record of verifying delivery information, for instance names, addresses, and contact numbers
Competent at planning and following the most resourceful routes for delivery
Proven record of collecting essential payments and signatures from customers
Ability to record package delivery information, for example time of delivery and recipient’s name
Profound ability to communicate verbally with customers in a professional manner
Able to complete paperwork accurately and completely
Dedicated and meticulous – high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Requirements for the Office Messenger/Rider Job
Must have valid Driving License and Good Conduct,
Experience of working for corporate/company as a rider,
Experience riding in Nairobi
Good geographical knowledge of Nairobi and its environs,
Good integrity and clients handling skills and must be able to perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. -
Receptionist
The office receptionist supports the regional office for East Africa. Reporting to the financial controller, the receptionist will be the initial point of contact for all visitors and provide logistics support for the regional office.
The receptionist will work closely with the admin officer for guidance, mentoring and coaching on the job. Close collaboration will also take place with the office assistant.
Receptionist NGO Job Responsibilities
Represent We Effect and Vi Agroforestry to the public in line with the organization’s vision, mission and purpose.
Managing the reception area and coordinating the flow of visitors and contractors and maintaining it reflective of the organization’s identity.
Manage incoming and outgoing calls
Daily receiving and routing all incoming and outgoing correspondence with assistance of the office assistant; consult and ensure that routine enquiries are responded to.
Recording messages for staff while they are away and submitting these to them when they get back
Telephone Management (issue codes, extensions and update internal directory on regular basis.)
Receive deliveries and route them accordingly.
Receptionist NGO Job Qualifications
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
A Diploma in Business Administration or Management.
Certificate in Computer Training and Proficiency in Ms Office Suites
Sufficient knowledge of administration and logistics
Working knowledge of computerized systems and other computer application packages
High level of integrity to be able to handle logistics and front office processes
Good interpersonal skills to be able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
Good planning and organizing skills
Ability to accomplish tasks, file and retrieve information and documents
Effective communication both spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
Good organizing skills in order to schedule events, prepare reports, classify, archive and retrieve documents within required time frames.
Ability to maintain records, process and prepare reports.
A minimum of three years’ relevant work experience in a busy office.