About the Team Lead, DevOps Position:
Andela is seeking a Team Lead with world-class expertise in DevOps and craftsmanship to drive the continuing growth of our team of African technology leaders. At Andela we do things a little differently. We develop our own internal software to support our embedded developers in managing their client work and continuously improving their skills.
You know how to build and maintain great software systems. You also know how to transfer the knowledge, behaviours and beliefs of your expertise to any technology professional from entry level developers to senior DevOps architects. And in this role, you will devise strategies to leverage cognitive apprenticeship models to pass on your domain expertise to Andela Fellows. You’ll also find new challenges in crafting vertically integrated software that supports the Andela Fellowship. You will be a vital leader in our efforts to transform the opportunities of our Fellows and deliver outstanding experiences to our clients.
You’re the kind of person who:
Has a clear passion and expertise in Software Development and DevOps
Believes in the effectiveness of collaborative problem solving
Loves unlocking the potential of others and wants to learn how to do it even better
Can support younger craftsmen in learning from more experienced team members
Has a keen sense of how systems enable or hinder personal growth
In this job you will:
You will lead our DevOps efforts on the product and people development sides. You will ensure that our internal products/software meet industry infrastructure standards.
You will also:
Be a beacon of visibility into the professional practice of DevOps to all Andela Fellows
Oversee all aspects of Andela’s internal DevOps practices
Lead the deployment and distribution of DevOps skills and practices throughout the Andela Fellowship
Support the development of budgets, cost projections and analyses to ensure cost effectiveness.
Regularly report progress to department leadership and assess opportunities to improve or pivot.
What makes you a great fit for this role:
The ability to be located in Lagos, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya.
2-5 years building and shipping software products with a DevOps perspective
Deep understanding of software development with experience in any 2 of the following languages: Golang, Javascript, Java, PhP, Python, Ruby
Deep understanding and experience of DevOps tools and environments like Unix, Bash, Chef/Puppet/Ansible/Bosh, AWS ecosystem, Jenkins/CircleCI/ConcourseCI, New Relic
Experience setting up Vagrant or Docker
Experience setting up and managing a continuous integration or a continuous delivery process
Experience working in an environment that enforces pair programming and other craftmanship practices
Experience supporting the learning and development of technology professionals through face to face and asynchronous interactions.
Highly collaborative with experience building rapport, confidence and trust among all team members.
A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field.
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.
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Team Lead, DevOps
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Key Accounts Manager
The successful candidate will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining long term key customers by comprehending their requirements.
The ideal candidate will be apt in building strong relationships with strategic customers, identify needs and requirements to promote the company’s solutions and achieve mutual satisfaction and negotiate with the client to obtain a win-win solution for both parties.The goal is to contribute in sustaining and growing our business to achieve long-term success.
Responsibilities:
• Develop trust relationships with a portfolio of major clients to ensure to reduce competition.• Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements.• Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives• Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner• Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams• Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust• Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships• Prepare regular reports of progress, forecasts, competitor activities, market share and team to internal stakeholders• Lead and manage a team to achieve set sales targets• Ensure branch level orders, stocks, promotions, displays, marketing initiatives are in place
Qualifications:
• Proven experience as key accounts manager within the FMCG industry.• 30 to 40 years.• Minimum 5 years experience.• Experience in sales and providing solutions based on customer needs.• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.• An aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels.• Excellent organizational skills.• Ability in problem-solving and negotiation.• B.Sc/BA in business administration, sales or relevant field. -
UNIX & Storage Engineer Anti Money Laundering (AML) Analyst
The Role
Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:
Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast responses to the various applications and databases running on the infrastructure stack. This includes systems logs, events and event correlation and maintaining performance statistics and setting baseline statistics
Monitor and manage the high availability components including powerHA, GPFS for mission critical servers.
Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans and ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning properly
Allocate and manage Data Storage Systems including SAN, NAS, Tape Libraries, etc and perform server/storage tasks such as systems design, capacity planning, maintenance, trouble shooting, and change control activities.
Take lead role in the various I.T. audits in providing necessary information and enforcing closure of audit, change management and compliance issues
Manage key I.T. risks for all servers, storage & backup sub-systems and ensure proper mitigation.
Take lead role in BCP and disaster recovery preparedness through periodic testing as scheduled, update of disaster recovery procedures and sharing the results with management
Team up with applications support, development and DBA team in the development, implementation, management applications, infrastructure, and monitor system health in order to proactively identify weaknesses and address them.
Create new LPARs using best practice, ensure compliance with IBM license agreements and maintain upgrades and critical patches
Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, including security standards, procedures & definitions and maintain all technical documentation relating to server/storage management.
Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure system integrity and security.
Establish and maintain business relationships with vendors, consultants and other outside entities providing services to the bank. monitor performance of the SLAs to ensure that the server 7 storage stacks gets maximum value from the services
Handle queries from application/DBA support, resolve problems in a timely manner and advice accordingly.
24/7 availability for support of the bank’s mission critical systems.
Continually monitor security events in the systems, take corrective actions and generate reports for management.
Keep abreast of latest security, legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities and plan proactive actions accordingly.
Skills, Competencies and Experience
The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field from a recognized university.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role with hands on experience in planning, systems analysis, design, support and development in server/storage/backup infrastructure.
A specialist in IT/ Engineering background with competences in EMC storage, Linux, IBM AIX, IBM DS8800, IBM TSM and project management.
Excellent knowledge of ICT system architectures, platforms and Infrastructure.
Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze and correlate complex data.
Good knowledge of various storage and server performance monitoring tools.
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues.
Excellent knowledge of the bank’s information security policy and the legal implications.
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Plant Accountant
RequirementsDesired Skills
Internal Controls and Auditing
SAP FICO integration to other modules
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Corporate, commercial and tax legislation
Local accounting law and principles
SAP FI-module
Budgeting & Forecasting
Proficient in Excel, Word and Power point and have working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems and I-tax.
Knowledge in accounting procedures in accordance to (country) accounting practices and the effective legislation.
Analytic skills and be able to recommend improvements in plant financial performance.
Strong knowledge on Kenyan tax laws and practices.
Good communication skills – written and verbal.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Good managerial and people management skills; strong team player.
Education
Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or equivalent.
Degree in Commerce or other related area.
Experience
Three (3) years progressive accounting/financial operations experience
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Postpartum Adolescent Contraceptive Study (PACS) Nurse
Responsibilities and Requirements
Recruit and enroll participants into the study
Collect data per approved Standard Operating Procedures and input into Android tablet system
Submit twice-weekly summaries of recruitment and enrollment into the study to the study coordinator
Participate in twice-weekly phone call with PI and rest of study staff
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Required
Registered Nurse/Higher Diploma in nursing
Excellent computer skills
Past research experience: At least one year
Held a previous position in Maternal and Child Health
Experience in Family Planning highly desired
Excellent communication skills: Must be able to communicate regularly with PI via email and Skype
Excellent skills with mobile technology
Language skills: fluency in English, Kiswahili, and Luo
Team player with ability to work closely with other study staff at the site
Salary: Short-term contract for 2 months with the possibility for a one-month extension.
50,000 KSH per month.Reports to:
Daniel Matemo Maina
Dr. John Kinuthia
Dr. Alison Drake
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Senior Business Development Associate
Purpose of the Role: Business Revenue Generation from the general insuring public. This entails formulating strategies for business growth and active selling.
The role also involves establishing and managing business relationships for business growth and ensuring high customer service standards are maintained in line with the overall Strategic plan.
Job Description: The Senior Business Development Associate purpose is to interact with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns and requests about the company’s insurance services – motor, medical, life and other general insurance.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for sales and business development via sales and business development to business clients.
Build relationships with key decision makers to create partnerships that promote collaboration in marketing, supply chain, operations, and sales.
Execute strategies for gaining new business and increasing business with existing customers by presenting how business development executives can add value to their business by becoming their primary supplier.
Qualifications and Experience:
Strong sales and negotiation skills
Excellent organization skills
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
Sales experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills
PC proficiency
Strong industry and market knowledge
University qualification, recent college graduates also encouraged
Desired Qualifications and Experience
Sales experience in the financial services industry with sales / targets
Relevant university qualification or its equivalent professional certification, added advantage
Previous experience: Over 1 year in proven financial services sales
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Hotel General Manager. Regional Service Manager Payable’s Accountant Human Resource Manager HR Business Partner
The successful candidate will be responsible to oversee a team of staff and take responsibility for the smooth running of the hotel, its occupancy levels and also its profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
• Effectively managing the daily operations of the Hotel.• Planning and organizing accommodation, conferences, workshops & mass feeding.• Promoting and marketing the business.• Managing budgets and financial plans as well as controlling expenditure.• Maintaining and understanding statistical and financial records for audit.• Setting and achieving sales and profit targets and bench-making.• Analyzing sales figures and devising marketing and revenue management strategies.• Recruiting, training and monitoring staff through their team leaders.• Planning work schedules for individuals and teams.• Supervising maintenance, supplies, renovations and furnishings.• Working closely with contractors and suppliers.• Carrying out inspections of property and services.• Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in hotel, business or hospitality management.• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience working for a three – star type of hotel.• Must possess strong leadership and motivational skills.• Strong oral / written communication skills.• Strong customer service skills.• Basic computing and filing skills.• Analytical and problem solving skills.• Very effective organizational skills.• Effective written communications skills.• Ability to interrogate procurement documents as well as LPO’s.
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Retail Operations Manager IT and System Support Technician
The ideal candidate MUST have above 4 years experience in retail operations management where they will be responsible for the management of all the retail activities as well as ensure that shops operating in the designated area achieve set income and profit targets
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all the performance issues within the shop are well addressed.• Effectively recruit, induct, lead, manage train and develop Shop Managers to agreed procedures.• Ensure effective management of all retail staff.• Develop corporate policies driving display, merchandising, pricing and grading.• Ensure all issues within the shops are addressed in the appropriate and timely manner.• Uphold the reputation and active promotion of the brand.• Communicate effectively with Retail Management, shop staff, and other members.• Manage the warehouse operation connected to the Retail Shops.• Develop and grow a customer focus commercial operation.• Undertake mandatory training as required by the company.• Monitor stock in each shop, ensuring there are adequate supplies.
Qualifications:
• Must have a Diploma/Degree in Sales and Marketing or related field.• Must have above 4 years experience in retail operations management.• Must be 30 years and above.• Must have people management skills.• Must be self motivated.• Excellent computer skills.• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.• Previous experience in the retail industry.
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Assistant Manager HR
Assistant Manager Job Key responsibilities
Implementation of employee relations strategy across KRA
Work with HR colleagues in development of integrated disciplinary solutions.
Implementation of the disciplinary policy and manage the administration of all discipline/grievance issues as per discipline /grievance procedures.
Work with line managers to ensure compliance to labour and government regulations relating to staff issues.
Liaise with Ethics and Integrity Department on disciplinary matters.
Liaise with key committees and internal/external bodies shaping future policy in areas of employee relations and policy.
Liaise with the Legal Department on cases arising from the disciplinary process
Enforce compliance with the Public Officers Ethics Act specifically regarding declaration of income, assets & liabilities.
Prepare disciplinary process impact assessment reports.
Coordinate and facilitate grievance procedures.
Maintain ongoing and closed staff discipline files.
Employee relations;
Industrial relations;
Disciplinary process management;
Qualifications for the Assistant Manager Job
A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Law or related field;
A Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management;
Membership to a relevant professional body;
Any additional qualifications in Employee or Industrial Relations would be an added advantage.
At least t h r e e (3) years’ experience in labour and employee relations management; and
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Senior Regional Programme Manager
For The Purpose Of The Vacancy, The Following Candidates Are Considered As First-tier CandidatesIOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Internal candidates
Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, CaboVerde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela(Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
External female candidates.
ContextUnder the overall supervision of the Regional Director and in coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialists for MAD and IBM, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the IOM component of the GIZ Better Migration Management Programme and for creating synergies with related regional project activities, including IOM’s Regional Mixed Migration program for the Horn of Africa. The overall Better Migration Management Project is a regional, multi-year, multi-partner project funded by the EU Trust Fund for Africa, and managed by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). IOM is one the main implementing partners for the project along with UNODC, Expertise France, Italian State Police, CIVIPOL and the British Council.This two year project will be implemented in the following countries – Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.The BMM programme takes a regional approach and aims to provide capacity building to improve migration management, in particular to prevent and address irregular migration, Page 1 / 4including smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings. The intervention logic is basedon four components: (1) support for policy and legislative development and harmonization for better migration and border governance (2) capacity building in the form of training, technical assistance and the provision of appropriate equipment to those implementing migration related policies; (3) support to the identification, assistance and protection of migrants in need; and (4) awareness-raising with regards to alternative livelihood options, including safe migration. Within the four components mentioned above IOM has a lead role in the following sub components of the project:Policy: Comprehensive national migration policies / strategies are adopted in line with international and regional frameworks on migration management.Border Management/Capacity Building: Governments have improved capacities in integrated border management in place, in accordance with relevant principles of international law.Protection: Mechanisms for identification and referral of Victims of Trafficking (VoT), refugees and vulnerable smuggled migrants are strengthened in the region; The availability of appropriate facilities providing specialized services to VoT and vulnerable migrants is increased in accordance with applicable international human rights standards; and Opportunities for voluntary return and reintegration are enhanced in the region, in full respect of applicable international standards and the non-refoulement principle.Core Functions / Responsibilities
Initiate and plan all IOM components of the BMM Project including coordinating effective implementation, analyzing needs and appraising the suitability of proposed actions. 2. Monitor and assess project activities, and take corrective or alternative action for improvement and success.
Support, guide, coordinate and liaise with IOM regional and country projects namely Regional Mixed Migration Project, Regional project supporting migration focussed National Coordination Mechanism and policies linked to IGAD.
Ensure synergies with other ongoing IBM and MAD country level projects.
Provide direction for the development and implementation of the IOM-BMM project in coordination with relevant country offices and the Regional Thematic Specialists. 6. Establish, develop and maintain partnerships as required at the regional level. 7. Maintain/establish strong partnerships and collaboration with all implementing missions, partners, donor and relevant stakeholders.
Ensure the sharing of information, and the collection of best practices. Ensure the reflection and integration of new modalities, policies and practices, and methods for evaluation in order to improve the effectiveness and appropriateness of project development and implementation. 9. Advise and guide country offices to develop and/or enhance working relationships with the national authorities, international organizations, and civil society actors relevant to the implementation of the BMM project.
Supervise and direct project managers and other programme staff; oversee and coordinate, as required, the recruitment of programming staff and consultants.
In liaison with the IOM Nairobi Regional Resources Management unit, exercise Page 2 / 4administrative, operational and financial management responsibility for the project. Ensure all reporting requirements are met including the submission of financial, interim and final reports and updates to the donor covering all IOM activities under the BMM project in accordance with IOM and donor formats.
Ensure appropriate coordination with and amongst respective RTS and information sharing within the Regional Office, IOM Brussels, RO Cairo and Country Missions involved in the implementation of projects.
Coordinate, organize and represent the Organization in donor and partner meetings, seminars and workshops as required.
Mobilise additional resources for IOM country offices. Provide substantive inputs towards the promotion of IOM’s image and activities in the region.
Participate in or lead field missions and other duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring and assessment, liaison with counterparts, and problem solving. Advise and guide project staff, donors, local authorities and other project partners in order to achieve project objectives.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications And ExperienceEducation
Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience. Experience
Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM project development, and management;
Demonstrated high level of expertise in the thematic areas relevant to the project – specifically IBM and MAD;
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;
Excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with government authorities, national and international organizations, and other project partners;
Ability to interpret information and identify and analyse problems;
Excellent report writing skills and level of computer literacy;
Experience of regional issues is a distinct advantage.
LanguagesFluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French or Arabic is an advantage.
Note: Appointment is subject to funding confirmation.Desirable Competencies
Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
OtherInternationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.