Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 1 – 2 years

  • Debt Capital Markets Analyst

    Debt Capital Markets Analyst

    About the Role

    Apollo Agriculture is seeking a Debt Capital Markets Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to join a technology-led and data-driven scaleup that’s changing the lives of smallholder farmers in Africa, starting in Kenya, and included into Norrsken Impact100 list. As a Debt Capital Markets team member, you will play a key role in developing Apollo’s Debt Financing Programme. Your role will have a direct impact on widening Apollo’s impact to millions of farmers by attracting quality lenders and developing strong relationships with strategic financing partners varying from impact lenders, governments-backed development institutions to commercial banks and financing fintechs.  
    The role is based in Nairobi reports to the CFO.

    Your Responsibilities:

    Support DCM team with origination, structuring, analyzing, and execution of debt financing facilities
    Supporting due diligence processes with existing and prospective lenders
    Collaborate with Investor Relations & Sustainability, Finance, Credit & Operations teams to provide a capital markets perspective into FP&A and business strategy processes
    Develop and maintain the processes and technology infrastructure in place to support the capital markets function
    Monitor loan agreements to ensure ongoing compliance
    Maintain DCM internal databases
    Identify opportunities for process improvements
    Participate in grant applications and Company fundraising processes

    Requirements:

    A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in commercial, corporate or investment banking, impact lending, fundraising, scaleups, fin- or ag-tech. 
    Understanding of finance, financial statements, and financial analysis
    Diligent with a high attention to detail
    Ability to analyze and interpret data
    Comfort working with Google Suite & MS Office (word, excel)
    Natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills 
    Open-minded, flexible, excited to learn with a go-to and no-job-too-small attitude
    Team player
    Bachelor or Master’s degree 
    Passion for Apollo’s mission

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  • Debt Collections & Recoveries Officer

    Debt Collections & Recoveries Officer

    Reports to: Team Manager

    Department: Operations

    Start Date: Immediately

    JOB SUMMARY

    The overall objective of this role is to follow up on non-performing loan accounts and implement a recovery action plan to achieve timely and maximum loan recovery.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Reporting to Team Leader, Debt Recovery Officer will:

    Monitor allocated portfolio of delinquent loans facilities and determine appropriate collections strategy within pre-determined policies, guidelines and regulation.
    Perform various duties on assigned accounts such as recording, verification and validation of customer’s details as received from clients.
    Advise customer on ways of clearing their debts while communicating with them on the importance of paying their debts and consequences of non-payment.
    Resolve and mediate disputes between customers and principals/clients.
    Locate and notify customers on defaulted loan accounts by mail, telephone, or scheduled visits in order to recover payments.
    Prepare approval requests for negotiated settlements and follow up until account is fully settled and the balance paid off.
    Maintain and prepare monthly collections reports, updates and status.
    Initiate demand and reminder letters to all defaulting customers and review all credit accounts for proper documentation and monitoring.
    Initiate the clearance process on cleared debts once you receive payment proof and have the same shared to relevant clients.
    Provide customers with their correct account details e.g. loan balance and account numbers.
    Maintaining data integrity and keep customer details confidential.
    Responding to all customer correspondences via e-mail, telephone and postal mail.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Possession of a Diploma in any field from a recognized institution with at least 1-2 years’ experience in Debt Collection/Credit or Sales and Marketing.
    Diploma in either Banking/Credit management background will have an added advantage.
    Demonstrate a clear understanding of recovery processes with sound understanding of debt recovery process and techniques.
    Should have strong analytical power, good problem-solving skills and ability to work under immense pressure.
    Must have ability to translate and apply Credit knowledge to improve positive results in negotiations with clients.
    Excellent written and communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups of people.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@finleyltd.com using the position as subject of email.

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    careers@finleyltd.com

  • Community Service Assistant

    Community Service Assistant

    Job purpose

    Community Service Assistant (CSA) position is primarily field based position which plays an important role as an interface between Dispensers for Safe Water and communities served with dispensers. This position ensures a sufficient and uninterrupted supply of chlorine and service & maintenance of the installed chlorine dispensers. This in turn enables the community to successfully access and use the dispensers throughout for improved community health.

    Duties and responsibilities

    Conducting dispensers hardware service and maintenance through regular spot checks to ensure proper functioning
    Installing chlorine dispensers whenever necessary, in line with the organization’s protocols/specifications and guidelines.
    Delivering chlorine to various chlorine dispensers located at water points by use of motorcycles.
    Ensure safe handling and accountability of chlorine and dispenser stocks in the store/office and to the designated sites.
    Proper Record Keeping by completing relevant forms/documents/records that are important in inventory
    Engaging the target community to promote dispenser usage and handle any/all possible challenges and report the same to the supervisor.
    Collecting all field data for program assessment and accountability, by use of smartphones
    Maintaining good integrity and stewardship of the Organizational assets assigned to you for work execution

    Key Performance Indicators

    All assigned dispensers must remain functional in usable condition all the time.
    Maintain an uninterrupted supply of chlorine to all assigned dispensers throughout the year.
    Maintain good rapport with the target community, ensuring it is well engaged and embraces the chlorine dispensers and keeps using these for improved health.
    Ensure Program data is collected within the provided guidelines and shared with the supervisor for the next action
    The dispenser empty rates and all noted/reported dispenser issues are addressed within the stated timelines.

    Requirements
    Qualifications

    Minimum Certificate in, community work, Social work, project management, communication or equivalent.
    Certificate in computer skills in MS Office suite
    Stock management experience/qualifications are an added advantage
    1-2 yrs experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
    A must Motorcycle riding skills/experience with a valid Class A riding license from a recognized driving school.
    The applicants should be fluent in English, Kiswahili.
    An understanding of the local language is desired.

    Required Competencies and Attributes

    Excellent communication skills and good public relations
    High-level discipline and good character while engaging with the community and their leaders, program teams and managers.
    Community service attitude/ Passion to work in a rural community setting
    High level of integrity and stewardship
    Team work. Embraces teamwork and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a teamwork environment as a team champion
    Good computer skills, data entry and management skills
    Attitude. Positive attitude to work and to development in a fast-paced work environment

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    apply.workable.com

  • HR Assistant, HR Administration Specialist, Internal Audit Quality Advisor, Outreach Administration Office

    HR Assistant, HR Administration Specialist, Internal Audit Quality Advisor, Outreach Administration Office

    Key Responsibilities:
    The incumbents will offer seamless support towards the provision of HR functional support.  This will include but not limited to:

    Meeting scheduling – handling bookings, minute taking, participant confirmations.
    Drafting all HR related correspondence using prescribed templates.
    Support in administration of medical benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
    Processing of resignations accepted at departmental level.
    Support in sending triggers to Departments to facilitate preparation of contract extensions/conclusions as and when required.
    Assist in ensuring timely confirmation of new staff on completion of probation.
    Timely enrolment of benefits in line with institutional policy.
    Provide support in processing pension/provident fund withdrawal forms to Jubilee Insurance.
    Ensure that clearance forms and final letters are sent to finance in a timely manner to facilitate payment of final dues.
    Provide support in responding to leave queries/troubleshooting.
    Record management – filing HR correspondences on physical files and DOC-IT
    Updating HR Quality Variance Reports before the 5th of the following month
    Support in processing monthly pool forms
    Support in primary source verification of academic certifications for new employees
    Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications, experience, and skills required

    Diploma/Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
    1 – 2 year’s HR administrative work experience in a busy HR set up
    Working knowledge of the Kenyan labor laws
    Proficiency in MS office packages
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Demonstrated excellence in organizing priorities.
    Good customer service
    Good analytical skills
    Ability to work under pressure.
    Demonstrated ability to preserve confidentiality.

    Closing Date: 16/07/2023, 7:59:00 PM
     

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  • Waiters and Waitresses

    Waiters and Waitresses

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Promptly welcome and receive guests.
    Ensure members and guests are escorted to their tables and issued with a menu.
    Ensure efficient turn-around of orders.
    Ensure all customers are catered for equally.
    Ensure all users are billed according to their orders.
    Frequently clear utensils from tables and service areas.
    Prepare and dress tables as per the required Club standards.
    Ensure that utensils placed on tables are clean and in good condition.
    Assist in setting up of the buffet tables.
    Report any breakages of equipment.

    Required Qualifications and Experience

    Diploma in Hotel and Catering management.
    Certification in food and beverage course.
    A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a busy establishment.

    Personal attributes & Functional Skills

    Strong customer service and team working skills.
    The flexibility to work shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
    Physical stamina to stand long hours on your feet.
    Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
    Customer service skills experience.
    Excellent planning, and time management.
    Ability to build and maintain relationships with both staff, guests, and members.
    A great sense of urgency in execution of tasks.

    Interested external applicants should send their updated CVs and application letters to recruitment@karen.or.ke by 5:00 p.m. on 31st July 2023 with the email subject being Waiter or Waitress. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    recruitment@karen.or.ke

  • Youth Engagement Assistant- Kakuma Youth Engagement Officer- Kakuma

    Youth Engagement Assistant- Kakuma Youth Engagement Officer- Kakuma

    About the Role:

    The primary purpose of the Youth Engagement Assistant role is to assist in the development, and implementation of youth engagement activities, programs, services, and events designed to address the identified needs, interests, aspirations and challenges of young people in Kakuma. Kalobeyei Settlement and surrounding host Community.

    The role will work collaboratively with and report to the Youth Engagement Officer

    Position Competency Profile:

    Program Design and Delivery

    Assist Youth engagement officer in implementation of youth engagement activities designed to address the identified needs, interests, aspirations, and challenges of young people in the Kakuma refugee camp, Kalobeyei settlement, and surrounding host community. In particular Community- level activities, workshops, training, events, projects, and other relevant activities that relate to peaceful coexistence and social cohesion.
    Undertake and facilitate regular engagement with young people, their families and community to ensure young people actively lead decision-making, planning and implementation of Youth Engagement programs and other programs as relevant.
    Work with partners in creating awareness on peaceful coexistence and social cohesion.
    Work with the Youth Engagement Officer to partner and foster joint initiatives with local youth/ community CBOs & Refugee youth- Led Organizations to support the planning and delivery of youth engagement activities.
    Assist in organizing programmatic field visits by donors, partners or FAK’s senior management from Nairobi.
    Keep up-to-date with all ongoing projects at field level and work closely with field refugee staff and Program team to ensure updated work plans and successful coordination and implementation of youth engagement activities.
    Assist in weekly and/or monthly update reports on all ongoing projects, including updates from specific departments, and submit to Youth Engagement Officer.
    Assist the Youth Engagement Officer and other Programs Officers in keeping an up-to- date information management and filing system for ongoing projects, as required.
    Work closely with operational staff, including procurement, to ensure all activities have requisite materials and support to deliver youth engagement projects within strict deadlines.
    Support the youth engagement outreach facilitators and Data clerks to identify and address support needs and challenges to project delivery.
    Support the Youth Engagement Officer and Snr. Programs Officer in incorporating programmatic learning into activities at the field level to ensure that best practices and challenges are incorporated into continued activities.
    Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information that he/she may have access to in the execution of his/her duties.
    Ensure implementation of FAK’s safeguarding, anti-fraud and community feedback mechanisms at the community structures level.

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree and/or Diploma in Social science, Community Development, humanitarian/development work, programme management, communication or relevant related field
    1-2 years of experience with a local or international NGO in similar capacity
    Experience working with young people, and proven ability to gain their respect and engage them in a range of activities, and a demonstrated ability to respond appropriately to sensitive situations
    Current and relevant knowledge of issues affecting young people in Kakuma Refugee camp, Kalobeyei settlement and surrounding host community , and understanding of strategies to address these issues.
    Project management experience in innovative community development, including program design, implementation and evaluation skills are desirable
    Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
    Group facilitation skills and demonstrated ability to work positively with difficult-to-engage young people
    A high level of computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office, and competence in social media; the ability to create engaging digital content desirable is an advantage
    Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and with limited supervision
    Demonstrated experience in one of the following is desirable – creative industries (arts, music etc), sports, Peace building or another specialized field.

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    Interested and qualified persons with the required experience are invited to submit their applications with Cover Letter, CV, and 3 references to jobskenya@filmaid.org on or before 14th July 2023 and clearly indicate on the subject line ‘Youth Engagement Assistant.’Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.FilmAid Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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    jobskenya@filmaid.org

  • CSS Executive SMB Executive Senior Executive ,RMS Sales

    CSS Executive SMB Executive Senior Executive ,RMS Sales

    Job Responsibilities

    Attend client meetings with Senior Managers to understand client business needs and assist them in sales activities in costing projects and building high quality proposals designed to achieve client business objectives
    Be able to build professional reports and compelling presentations and deliver those with impact
    Build and maintain ongoing relationships with key stakeholders within our client organisations
    Drive client satisfaction by providing insights and actionable recommendations in reports and presentations and by providing value-added analyses and response to special requests

    Scope

    Budget Responsibility: Minimal
    Key interface relationships (internal and external): Client service teams / Data Acquisition
    teams, Measurement Science
    Number of employees managed: None
    Number of employees indirectly managed: None
    Number of third-party employees (contractors/outsourced) managed: None
    The role is global/regional/ local: Regional, East Africa

    Role Requirements

    Essential Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Marketing, Economics or a business related field
    1-2 years’ experience in Market Research
    Knowledge of basic statistical concepts e.g. mean, standard deviation, sampling, significance testing
    Ability to create a story and create insights using data and analytics
    Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
    Excellent communication and presentation skills
    Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
    Be self-motivated, adaptable and proactive – no two days are the same in this role!
    Experience in writing questionnaires

    Preferred Requirements (Added Advantage)

    Knowledge of multivariate analyses – e.g. correlation, regression, factor analysis
    Experience using analysis software such as R, SPSS
    Working knowledge of PowerBI

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  • Community Support And Expansion Representative Territory Sales Manager- Thika

    Community Support And Expansion Representative Territory Sales Manager- Thika

    Overall Responsibility:

    This position is responsible for implementing market expansion strategies as well as building and sustaining key relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including key state officers, local government officials, police stations, court summons, community leaders, organized community groups members, customers and potential tower hosting building owners including their caretakers. The role’s goal is to ensure that all building contracting activities are done as per process and early enough to support tower, MTU, Uko poa! service and other network works for smooth and efficient network launch

    Financial:

    Lowest overall costs of network infrastructure per network Distribution point.
    Follow up on theft cases, successful arrest and low cost strategy on reducing theft cases
    Lowest cost poa:street location acquisition
    All landlord payments are on time, with 100% uptime

    People:

    None direct reports, the role will involve managing communities, landlords and security entities relationships is paramount

    Key SMART Results for A-Player

    Ensure a final “Go/No Go” market assessment in any new areas to ensure all desktop, technical and research based analysis is complimented with on-the-ground validation- End 2023
    Understand and communicate the “informal community dynamics” by getting deep into each community and their leaders and understanding the challenges and opportunities for poa!- End 2023
    Ensure the lowest cost per tower commercial deals for all deployments of network by negotiating within the constraints set by the company to ensure the best value commercial deals for the business at all times both on the supplier and customer side- End 2023
    Ensure that all major Sambazas in a new community are identified, known and conversations have been held with all about wholesale provision of capacity to them. Preferably sign at least one Sambaza before handover to the sales team- End 2023
    Accurate and daily periodic performance reporting of network expansion activities including findings and insights that shape expansion strategies-End 2023
    Ensure a 7 hours SLA turn around for all tickets including reporting matters physically to the police stations- End 2023
    Identify strategic high traffic areas and contract businesses in the areas for Street Wi-Fi service- End 2023
    Ensure successful negotiation (within the constraints set by the company),acquisition and contracting of a minimum of 60 buildings per month in your assigned network for successful-End 2023
    Achieve zero conflicts and misunderstanding with the communities we serve and other third parties by ensuring 100% compliance to the written down community engagement processes and procedures -End 2023
    Identify community group provision of services (e.g. free internet to police stations, chiefs camp and Nyumba kumi groups) in place with the relevant parties. Ensure poa! has a number of community organizations in place and installed with poa! services as
    directed by the community support to help with cases in communities we serve- End 2023
    Achieve zero network down time as a result of community related reasons e.g. towers running out of tokens for power etc-End 2023
    Work collaboratively in events, monitoring and building relationships with community stakeholders and influencers within the assigned network – End 2023

    Level of Management Experience Required (Mandatory & Nice to Have)

    A minimum of 2 years experience working in low income communities preferably on community projects and field sales assignment.
    A minimum of 1 year working with customer support both online and on the ground.

    Core energy required for this position (e.g. Sirdar Profile Type)

    Preparing for scale up

    Department stage of development where this role sits

    Extrovert / Hustler / Negotiator

    Key Competencies Criticality (H, M, L)

    Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively-H
    Poarean attitude – Has POA values all over them-H
    Be a self-starter capable of taking on a role with minimal supervision and guidance and delivering them through to a successful conclusion-H
    Excellent negotiation skills-H
    Knowledgeable in how local authority, government and communities run their affairs with an appreciation of minimum legal requirements affecting relationships of the role-H
    Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to own and manage both internal and external communication-H

    Mandatory Criteria if Any with no exceptions to hire.

    Must have worked in fast growing tech services sector with not less than 2 year experience in market expansion and community related work – new market acquisition, market analysis and research
    Must have a minimum of a college Diploma qualification and above
    Field work experience in operating with informal communities

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  • Process Operator

    Process Operator

    Key Purpose Statement

    The primary role of the process operator is the operations of the process area according to work instructions, execution of destructive or non-destructive quality checks, and carrying out of autonomous maintenance. The process operator has a primary focus on the quality control activities of the team.

    Key Duties & Responsibilities    
    Operating and Process Control

    Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards.
    Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice.
    Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify and resolving problems or opportunities timeously.
    Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and completing all short interval control documentation.
    Resolving out of control situations.
    Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages. Appropriate problem solving approaches, as detailed in the problem solving work practice must be followed.
    Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices.
    Identifying and correcting unsafe work practices.
    Carrying out flavour and size changeovers according to the work instructions.
    Maintenance of Plant and Equipment
    Carrying out deep cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the maintenance planner.
    Carrying out autonomous maintenance activities according to the work instructions, and following the maintenance schedule.
    Conduct breakdown maintenance tasks.
    Supporting the process artisan in carrying out maintenance on shift.

    Quality Control and Analysis

    Carrying out quality checks and analysis as per the quality procedures.
    Recording the results of quality checks on the relevant documentation or information system. The references to the required documentation or information system are contained in the quality procedures.
    Calibrating required quality control equipment according to work instruction and requesting assistance from the core lab where required.
    Conducting trends analysis on quality data to identify problems and opportunities timeously.
    Identifying and correcting identified quality problems using the appropriate techniques. If they are unable to resolve the problem themselves, it must be escalated to the team leader for further direction.

    Communication

    Communicate effectively in the work place.
    Actively participating in shift meetings, asking questions and contributing suggestions.
    Making use of the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.
    Fully understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions.
    Making use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift handover books) to stay informed and inform others of issues.

    Problem solving

    Applying the appropriate situational problem solving techniques (e.g. 5Why, quick fix routines, OPL’s (One Point Lessons) etc.) to identify and correct the problem.
    Where the process operator is unable to resolve the problem, involve fellow team members or escalate to the team leader or process artisan if necessary.
    Provide information for and participate in situational and systemic problem solving as required.
    Where problems have been resolved, verify that the problems have been eliminated.

    Continuous Improvement

    Using run / control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process.
    Using short stop analysis, Pareto charts and other tools seek to identify opportunities to simplify activities.
    Where improvement opportunities have been identified, these must be recorded on the team gap list. The process operator should involve other team members in evaluating opportunities and call in specialist resources to assist if required.

    Qualifications
    Minimum Requirement

    Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Food Science or relevant field.

    Work Experience

    Minimum 2 years of experience in FMCG industry.
    At least 1 year experience in a similar role.

    Knowledge

    All aspects of packaging operations and process controls 

    General    
    Competencies

    Ability to be a creative roblem solver.
    Innovative.
    Ability to work in teams.
    Understanding of application of WCM foundational practices.
    Troubleshooting skills.
    Quality control practices and principles.
    Bottling principles and processes.
    Product handling knowledge.
    Computer knowledge.
    Understanding of SHE policies and procedures.

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    ccba.erecruit.co