Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 1 – 2 years

  • Software Developer

    Software Developer

    Details:
    The successful candidate will develop core software applications that are assigned from time to time. To maintain code of existing software applications. To participate in internal and external “think tanks” in regard to coding best practices and new technologies. The position will require close interaction with all departments within the organization.
    Reports to: HOD, Software Engineering
    Responsibilities:

    Develop core platforms using Open source technologies
    Develop backend internal tools
    Ensure that solutions will effectively meet business objectives while using innovative, performance oriented technology
    Collaborate with technical writers to create customer-relevant documentation
    Collaborate with systems support engineers to train customers
    Continuously monitor, evaluate and implement “Best Practice” for software development
    Assisting all teams within the Organization/Departments as required

    Skills & Experience

    B. Sc in Computer Science or equivalent
    1-2 years of experience
    MUST have knowledge and experience in using Python
    Good understanding of common network protocols. Knowledge of telecommunication protocols is a plus
    Good knowledge of Linux/Unix
    Data science experience a plus
    Experience with HTTP and RESTful applications
    Good Problem Solving and Critical thinking skills. The ability to identify problems/gaps and design alternative solutions.

  • Claims Analyst – General Insurance, Kenya

    Claims Analyst – General Insurance, Kenya

    Introduction…
    Reporting to the Assistant Claims Manager – General Insurance, the role will entail processing claims in an expeditious and professional manner thereby meeting the customer’s expectations and the overall departmental objectives.
    Minimum Requirements…

    Degree
    1-2 years’ experience

    Skills  and Competencies

    Computer skills
    Good Customer service
    Good Analytical Skills

    Job Specification…

    Records, registers and posts new claims and processes them within the set standards to ensure quality customer service is given.
    Set initial reserves for new claims and recommend reserve changes
    Close files as payment/recoveries are made
    Evaluate preliminary claim information and revert to broker or insured for more information where necessary to ensure that the correct information is documented for ease in processing the claim.
    Cross checks claim details (claim form) and other claim documents with policy specimen copies to ensure accuracy.
    Communicate to the customers through claim acknowledgement, update to intermediary/insured/claimant on claim status.
    Liaise with underwriting department by notifying them on risk improvement issues noted as well as reviewing of policy wordings on areas that need change in the policies.
    Assist in the determination of settlement amount and issue discharge vouchers for fully documented claims under instructions from claims manager/supervisor.
    Track claims by regularly updating the claims register to determine progress of the claim.
    Raise and record payment requisition vouchers, forwarding the requisitions to finance department and tracking the file to ensure that the cheque/credit note is received back for dispatch to the claimant within the stipulated period.
    Attend to reinsurance aspects of claims by ensuring that treaty and facultative reinsurers are advised of new claims affecting them, are regularly updated on the progress, and that recoveries are made on all matters.
    Promptly attend to customers complaints and inquiries

  • Finance Assistant

    Finance Assistant

    A financial assistant plays a crucial role in handling the day to day activities of the accounting and finance department.
    The role comprises a wide range of accounting duties and functions that need to be executed in an effective manner to support the smooth operation of the finance department.
    This job is mostly supportive in nature and it is responsible for carrying out the accounting duties accurately by applying various accounting principles.
    Key Responsibilities

    To process and oversee the work of financial transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivables, vouchers, etc., by thoroughly checking and correcting the accounting and other relevant financial records
    To provide support in preparing the financial reports in the accounting and finance system as per the instructions received from the seniors
    To maintain, update, and retrieve the financial information from the financial database and system
    To assist in the preparation of receipts and vouchers and their relevant formats, so that the financial details can be entered correctly in the accounting system
    To apply the basic accounting principles, knowledge, and techniques to analyse the variances, assist in the production of journals, and perform routine accounting activities
    To perform accounting computations and calculations accurately, and try to identify if there are discrepancies, and if there are any errors, try to resolve them

    Essential Skills and Abilities

    The ideal candidate should have good administrative and clerical skills, and should be able to follow instructions as given. He/she should be a good team player and should be able to work on deadline driven situations.
    Superior proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential as the candidate will need to handle huge data related to finance.The ideal candidate should be able to prioritize and organize your work to ensure that it is completely within the given time limit and have in depth knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting
    procedures along with a high degree of concentration and an ability to identify accounting discrepancies.

    Job Qualifications:

    A higher diploma or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university supported by knowledge in bookkeeping, accounting, or finance would be sufficient to be eligible for this post.
    Good math and computation skills to be able to make the calculations with good speed and accuracy.
    1-2 years working experience in a similar position.

  • Programme Analyst (Youth Programme)

    Programme Analyst (Youth Programme)

    BackgroundUN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.Premised on the commitment to ‘leave no one behind’, UN Women Youth Programme in East and Southern Africa Region seeks to strengthen, support and promote youth leadership and governance in all aspects of their life in the context of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The program aims at ensuring active, strategic and meaningful engagement, and full participation of the youth, with a focus on young women and girls, in order to support the implementation of the UN Youth2030 strategy and UN Women’s “LEAP” youth strategy. It will support and promote youth leadership by integrating and prioritizing youth, and youth agendas in all UN Women’s work and that of its partners.Reporting to Regional Director, the Programme Analyst provides programme support to the youth portfolio by contributing in the programme design, formulation, implementation and evaluation. The Programme Analyst supports the delivery of the Youth Programme in ESARO by analyzing results achieved during implementation and supporting appropriate application of systems and procedures. The Programme Analyst coordinates relationships with national partners and stakeholders, and the monitoring and reporting, and the finances and personnel of the portfolio.Coordinate The Youth Programme/PortfoliosDuties and Responsibilities

    Coordinate the overall Programme/Portfolio work plan development and implementation according to Strategic Note/ programme document;
    Coordinating targeted interventions to promote and support youth leadership and mainstreaming across ESAR’s thematic Pillars with a strong emphasis on promoting youth rights, effective participation and inclusion in governance and decision-making processes;
    Gather inputs and coordinate the preparation of work-plans, periodic narrative progress reports and expenditures status reports to the Programme Board and UN Women;
    Support Youth Innovations on SDGs including those bridging gender gaps;
    Establish systems for project planning, implementation and monitoring, in collaboration with partners;
    Record and maintain documents on relevant Programme activities, issues, and risks.

    Provide technical support to the implementation and management of the youth programme:

    Provide inputs to the annual workplan and budget as required;
    Coordinate and monitor the implementation of youth programme activities;
    Coordinate the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners;
    Review and coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
    Train partners on Results Based Management.

    Provide technical assistance and capacity development support to project/programme partners:

    Provide technical support to and technically oversee the implementation of programme activities with partners;
    Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and coordinate and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners as needed.

    Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project:

    Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and reporting on programmes and projects from the planning to the evaluation stages;
    Monitor the implementation of activities and the expenditure of funds; conduct regular monitoring visits, as required;
    Draft and provide inputs to annual and quarterly reports; coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
    Provide inputs from youth programme activities and results to Country Office/Multi Country Office/Regional Office reporting.

    Provide technical inputs to the management of people and finances of thematic area programme:

    Monitor budget implementation and programme activity expenditures and perform budget revisions when required;
    Provide inputs to financial reports;
    Oversee the work of Programme Associates and Assistants as needed.

    Contribute To Building Partnerships And Resource Mobilization Strategies

    Provide inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases;
    Provide inputs to relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles;
    Coordinate relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Youth Programme/Portfolio, raise potential problems and suggest solutions;
    Identify capacity building needs and support partners through technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives, as needed.

    Provide Inputs To Advocacy, Knowledge Building And Communication Efforts

    Provide technical inputs to background documents, briefs and presentations related to the Youth Programme;
    Coordinate and support the organization of advocacy activities and campaigns events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products;
    Provide inputs to the development of knowledge management products on the youth programme.

    CompetenciesCore Values

    Respect for Diversity;
    Integrity;
    Professionalism.

    Core Competencies

    Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
    Accountability;
    Creative Problem Solving;
    Effective Communication;
    Inclusive Collaboration;
    Stakeholder Engagement;
    Leading by Example.

    Functional Competencies

    Programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills;
    Knowledge of Results Based Management;
    Good budget and finance skills;
    Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings;
    Good analytical skills;
    Enhanced best practices and lessons learned documented and circulated.

    ExperienceRequired Skills and Experience

    At least 1 year of relevant work experience in development of programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building preferably related the field of youth programming;
    At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing complex and multi-component programme interventions with national partners;
    Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset;
    Experience in the use of ATLAS or related software is an asset;
    Experience in the providing operations support, including procurement, human resource and logistics is an asset;
    Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programmes and projects is an asset;
    Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset.

    Language Requirements

    Fluency in English is required;
    Knowledge of another UN official working language is an asset.

  • Work Place Banking Consultant – South Sudan

    Work Place Banking Consultant – South Sudan

    Job Purpose
    Signing up of scheme companies within the identified market opportunity especially within multi-national companies and government parastatals. Working with other corporate and commercial relationship managers to identify opportunities within their portfolios. Proactively growing/penetrating the existing workplace banking market. Develop key relationships with decision makers and key opinion leaderships within the scheme portfolio. Product presentation to sign up companies during on site activation in order to increase sales.
    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Sales

    Position the Workplace Banking products by presenting employees at company sites via group presentations, setting up bank days and or on site sales desks within agreed timeframes. 
    Provide sales managers with necessary information and statistics pertaining to sales activities. Must motivate and inspire the sales team allocated within the scheme companies as well as update the sales teams of any changes. 
    Monitor the sales performance of the allocated teams to the scheme portfolio and recommend changes (if any). 

    Gather competitive analysis and continually provide guidance of innovation of products offered.
    Business Growth

    Grow the WPB balance sheet through signing up new scheme companies and driving up the existing scheme book debit and credit balances through regular interaction with Company’s key contacts and driving the sales team. 
    Identify cross selling opportunities for the sales team.
    Work jointly with products and Coverage Managers to Structure customers offering based on need analysis. Recommend and defend price change requests

    Compliance

    Compliance with general banking and Credit policies and procedures.
    Ensure compliance with KYC requirements.
    Monitor that no sales are lost by ensuring the correct liabilities codes have been used when accounts are opened. 
    Complete disclosure to the customers in terms of accreditation, service fees, and commission. 
    Ensure that all signed companies have allocated limits and dully signed check-off agreements. 
    In the case where the companies are in breach of contract, ensure that legal is engaged to guide on immediate cause of action.

    Service Delivery

    Responsible for the End to end service delivery within the portfolio through the allocated sales consultants. 
    Ensure correct record maintenance on scheme portfolio at all times to prevent lost sales. 
    Ensure that any customer queries under the allocated portfolio within 48hours. 
    Ensure a good stable relationship with the companies’ key contacts by providing quality service and maintaining high visibility through regular courtesy calls and business lunch. 
    Management of all internal stakeholders’ queries and frequent feedback given. 
    Arranging financial management training for companies as part of value additions.

    Preferred Qualification and Experience

    1-2 years experience preferably in Banking or other related industry, with exposure to sales in the Affinity market.
    Proven sales track record in any sales and services industry.

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Selling skills and strong financial acumen to manage the overall profitability of the provincial business unit.
    Knowledge and understanding of market segmentation value propositions and customer profiles per micro market.
    Sales and service delivery benchmarks and standards.
    Knowledge of local competitor tactics, distribution channels and product offering.
    Knowledge of the banking regulations.
    Ability to review portfolio profitability and an understanding of the banks pricing model.
    Sound understanding of the economic dynamics that directly and indirectly affect banks operations and profitability Analytical.

  • Client Analyst – South Sudan GM Sales Manager – South Sudan

    Client Analyst – South Sudan GM Sales Manager – South Sudan

    Job Purpose
    Conduct ongoing research and analysis to enable the Relationship Managers to fully understand the clients’ business, context, and identify potential business opportunities for the bank.Interpret the research findings and analytics. Make recommendations regarding potential opportunities or risks so that the Relationship Manager is able to proactively identify solutions or mitigate commercial risks.
    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Client relationship management

    Compile and analyse information regarding sales activity and business pipeline.
    Interact and liaise with clients with the purpose of providing or requesting information, to assist in the deal execution and/or gathering critical information for the bank.

    Information Management

    Ensure that the client information is updated in all the relevant information systems, and when out-dated, liaise with clients to gather the updated information.
    Compile and analyse reports on client profitability, product profitability and provide input to the budget planning and performance management process.
    Responsible for the implementation and adoption (within Branch, Department or Section) of all Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions related requirements contained in policies, procedures and processes. This includes verification and confirmation of PEP approval as per the on boarding process.

    Client Deal Enablement

    Ongoing review of client base for potential High Risk clients.
    Develop and prepare credit paper for submission to the Product Credit Committee (PCC) in conjunction with Coverage Manager.
    Develop and prepare appropriate documentation to complete annual credit review in conjunction with the Coverage Manager.
    Act as escalation point for any identified risks to the Coverage Manager.

    Preferred Qualification and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in business or business related field.
    A post graduate business degree will be considered an advantage.
    1 to 2 years in the Banking, Financial Services or Business Consulting.
    Experience in conducting research and analytics, supported by strong computer proficiency skills.

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Seasoned Research skills
    Proactively identifies the need for, initiates, plans and manages research projects.
    Able to present findings and reports at important meetings (including external stakeholders or clients).
    Translates research reports into lucid and valid summaries and gives effective presentations on the findings.
    Conducts major and multiple research projects.
    Advises on the formulation and revision of the commercial plan in the light of research findings.

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  • Revenue Officer

    Revenue Officer

    Job Introduction:
    Reporting to the Revenue Administrator, ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition and billing through proper documentation as per laid down company procedures and policies.
    Role Responsibility:
    Revenue Recognition

    Work closely with Sales team to ensure that all revenue realized within the month are fully recognized in company financials for the period.
    Enhance accuracy in revenue recognition taking care of differed revenue relating to advance billing or partially realized revenue from ongoing projects are booked as per accounting standards.
    Follow up of accrued revenue documentation for billing with Sales / Operations team within 60 days from accrual date
    Monitor revenue billing progress and weekly escalate adverse variance to respective service line head and line manager with specific areas of concerns to be addressed with timelines.

    Billing

    Fast, accurate and timely billing data entry. 
    Periodic validation of billing data and accounting for all variances noted on a monthly basis.
    Invoice creation of appropriate billing.
    Monitor revenue inflow progress and weekly escalate adverse variance to respective service line head and line manager with specific areas of concerns to be addressed within agreed timelines.

    Customer Database Management

    Maintaining & updating customer’s revenue data in ERP daily to enhance accuracy in revenue reporting and billing.
    Regularly updates customer details (name, email, phone, vat exemption certificate) as soon as notification documents are received.

    Revenue Reports and Reconciliations

    Generation and circulation of sales reports daily/monthly.
    Performs a detailed reconciliation between service delivery and revenue recognition data in prescribed format before release of monthly revenue report.
    Carry out monthly revenue reconciliation between GL & AR.

    Contract Management

    Maintain new/amended contract billing schedule (sale orders) in ERP system.
    Monitor contract expiry dates and ensure that both customer and commercial team are notified in writing three months before expiry date.
    Work closely with Commercial team to ensure that expiring contracts are renewed one month before expiry.
    Draft renewal contract documents in three months and engage both commercial team and customers for authorization.
    Daily electronic / physical filing of contracts and other billing documents under assigned portfolio and ensure that proper filing sequence is maintained.

    Price Increase Implementation

    Ensure that customers price increases are implemented as per duly authorized price increase letters.
    Monitor and implement anniversary price increase as per contract on due date for the assigned portfolio

    Invoices Submission

    Validate e – invoices uploaded in invoice submission system with the generated ones from ERP for accuracy before release to customers.
    Timely submission of invoices to customers immediately they are generated.
    Address all queries raised by customers through invoices submission system within 48 hours from receipt.
    Submission of monthly e – statements to customers immediately invoices are submitted.

    The Ideal Candidate:
    Knowledge and Qualifications

    Degree in Applied Sciences ( Procurement / Business Information Technology / Computer Science / Mathematics / Statistics
    Certification in Procurement / Revenue administration  is advantageous
    Kenya market
    Kenya legislation

    Experience

    One to two years in revenue related assignment

    Technical Skills

    Financial Acumen
    Conflict Management
    Negotiation
    Microsoft Word – Intermediate level
    Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level (Advance level are advantageous)
    Microsoft PowerPoint – Basic level
    ERP system(s)
    Google suite of products

    Behavioural Skills – Support

    Understanding the organizational environment
    Understanding the organisation’s goals and objectives
    Dealing with changing circumstances
    Supporting and working with others
    Delivering objectives
    Dealing with complexity
    Acting professionally
    Deliver great customer service
    Sharing and co-operating

  • Clinical Officer

    Clinical Officer

    Reporting To: Project Coordinator
    Job Description:
    Purpose: Responsible for care and follow up for participants enrolled in research studies and non-research clients.
    Duties & Responsibilities:

    To screen patients and ensure that they are fit for the research study.
    Explain the research study protocol to the patients and administer consent to eligible clients.
    Provide medical evaluation, diagnosis and management for STIs, HIV and other co morbidities.
    Provide VMMC, EIMC and other minor surgical services.
    Collect biological specimens from patients, including but not limited to blood, urine and swabs.
    Collect socio demographic, behavioural and health information on paper and electronically as appropriate.
    To ensure proper study participants’ record keeping and accurate entry of data before and after study related procedures.
    Maintain regularly updated inventory of all instruments and consumables.

    Qualifications & Competencies

    Minimum Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognised institution.
    Registered by the Clinical Officers Council
    Training and certification in VMMC, EIMC, ART and STI Management.
    Prior GCP and Human subjects training is desirable.
    Minimum of 2 years working experience as an RCO.
    Minimum of 1 year in clinical research.
    Experience with VMMC, EIMC, and Antiretroviral therapy.