Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 2 – 3 years

  • Analyst, Financial Crime Compliance

    Analyst, Financial Crime Compliance

    Job Purpose 

    To conduct surveillance, analyse and investigate customers with respect to potential terrorist financing and money laundering related to bribery, corruption, and other predicate offences or other suspicious activity, based on System and Manual Alerts. This is essential to contribute to the assurance that business is undertaken in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties, or reputational damage to the organisation.

    Key Deliverables 

    Product

    Execute product related activities in line with the agreed policies, procedures, and service level agreements.
    Conduct in-depth analysis to ensure that the organisations’ products and services adhere to all relevant legislation and regulations.

    Risk, Regulatory, Prudential & Compliance

    Stay abreast of, identify and report / escalate on any new and emerging trends and typologies in the legislative and regulatory environment, any product issues or any risks.
    Conduct in-depth investigations into money laundering and terrorist financing activities, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) or Tip-Offs to identify potential risks for the Bank.
    Receiving of suspicious transaction reports and conducting a first level review with subsequent escalation to the Senior FCC Analyst for reporting to the Financial Reporting Centre.
    Capture accurate and detailed suspicious transactions report in Nice Actimize and the goAML system.
    Daily analysis on all positively identified persons/entities in relation to manual and systems generated alerts of suspicious activity in line with Anti-Money Laundering Control (AML) procedures.
    Ensure that all media sources (newspapers / internet) are reviewed daily to keep abreast with information on high risk customers and customers with adverse information.
    Analyse all matters relating to high-risk customers containing adverse information, complex and significant issues to line management for immediate action to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage to the organisation.
    Respond timeously to FRC requests and making sure that all required information and documentation are provided. Daily assessment of AML and reports for potential suspicious activity.
    Participate in reviewing Policies and Procedures on all relevant POCAMLA, CBK Prudential Guidelines and Money Laundering Policy and procedure manuals to ensure that these documents are always updated with the latest legislation requirements and operational procedures. Assist with the reviewing of internal rules, manuals, and policies within the Money Laundering Surveillance (MSL).
    Analyse potential money laundering and financing of terrorism risks associated with specific customers, products, jurisdiction and channels of delivery.
    Evaluate alerts presented on the various AML systems (e.g., Nice Actimize Watch List Filtering (WLF), RelyComply, Customer Onboarding and Insure Manager systems) in real time and/or in batch, by analysing such alerts against the information on the hit list within service level agreement.
    Completion of AML questionnaires for our Correspondents clients and Timely review and submission of Correspondent Requests for Information (RFIs)
    To actively participate in MLS projects and assist in testing of the new systems in the MLS space and assist with ad-hoc tasks, assume responsibility for special projects, participate in system testing and other activities required for the running of the MLS unit
    Maintenance of records related to AML/ CFT duties specified above including training records, supporting documents used to resolve alerts.
    Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports to the regulatory authorities which include the Financial Reporting Centre, Central Bank of Kenya.

    Technology & Architecture

    Understand the banking source and target systems and interpret the output in the surveillance, investigation & analysis processes.

    Client

    Execute client and stakeholder activities, both internal and external, in line with the agreed policies, procedures and service level agreements.
    Provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders & clients.
    Resolve queries regarding the analysis, information & reports

    Data

    Gather all sufficient and appropriate information from all available sources to ensure thorough analytics can be conducted.
    Capture findings and conclusions in the required reporting format and systems and prepare and submit outcomes as prescribed by relevant policies and procedures.
    Escalate all high-risk, complex and/or significant issues to the line manager to ensure these matters are dealt with timeously and as per the standards set out it in the relevant functional framework.
    Store and manage all information and data on the required systems, in the required format and for the required duration as prescribed by the relevant data model and in adherence with the policies and procedures.
    Deliver holistically on all the regulatory and internal reporting requirements. Compile reports covering findings, conclusions, recommendations and to inform next steps. Prepare statistics, dashboards, and information for both internal stakeholders and Regulators.
    Analyse all information related to alerts and/or instructions received, via any method or form, to detect possible money laundering; terrorist financing; sanctions breaches, exchange control contraventions and any other legislative breaches.
    Prepare statistics & other information as required for reporting, further investigation, or auditing purposes.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    Type of Qualification: First Degree 
    Field of Study: Finance/Accounting

    Other Minimum Qualifications, certifications, or professional memberships

    Professional course in Money Laundering e.g., Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), International Compliance association (ICA) and equivalent

    Experience Required
    Group Anti Financial Crime

    Compliance
    2-3 years
    Experience in the realm of Anti-Fraud, -Bribery, -Market Abuse-Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism Surveillance, Analytics and Investigation.
    Experience in bank processes, products, and systems.  Experience in dealing with different stakeholders at different levels both internal and external.

    Additional Information

    Behavioral Competencies:

    Articulating Information
    Checking Details
    Developing Expertise
    Following Procedures
    Interacting with People
    Interpreting Data
    Managing Tasks
    Meeting Timescales
    Providing Insights
    Taking Action
    Team Working
    Upholding Standards

    Technical Competencies:

    Compliance
    Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
    Fraud Detection and Management
    Legal Compliance
    Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
    Risk Management

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    www.standardbank.com

  • Program Assistant

    Program Assistant

    Overview

    The Programme Assistant reports to the Programme Officer. The employee assists the Tushinde Children’s Trust team with the programming functions including organising and coordinating various community events, workshops and meetings, data collection, analysis and reporting, assisting with report writing and minutes, budget preparation, procurement and any other duties as needed for programmatic implementation.

    Key Duties include:

    Programme planning and implementation.

    Provide administrative support so that various projects are completed on time and on budget.
    Support Programme Officers and Programme manager to organise and facilitate the Community Days, Boys and Girls Forums, Holiday Camps and other events, as needed.
    Support and advocate for children’s rights and help develop Tushinde programmes accordingly.
    Compile periodic programme reports.
    Facilitate community outreach awareness programmes.
    Assist in documentation of success stories to assess the effectiveness of the programme.

    Data Management.

    Support in data collection and analysis of all programme activities.

    Administrative support

    Maintaining crucial project documents, filling them and ensuring that all documents are accurate.
    Maintain an updated database and project schedules e.g staff training schedule, annual program activities e.t.c
    Organise regular meetings with members of main projects, take minutes and ensure follow up is carried through.

    Financial management

    Comply with Tushinde Children’s Trust financial procedure and maintain high standards of accountability in the expense of funds (due- time return of receipts etc.)
    Coordinate procurement of products and services from various vendors and suppliers as per the approved budgets
    Support timely budget preparation for events and activities under various donor budgets.

    Partnership

    Support in mapping relevant partners and stakeholders.

    Fundraising

    Mapping potential funders and donors to ensure continuity of programme activities.
    Perform any other duties requested by the Programme Manager and the Executive Director that are in the best interests of the sponsored child.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development studies,M&E, social sciences and any other relevant area of studies
    At least 2-3 years experience in a similar role
    Experience in project implementation.
    Experience in fundraising and/or donor reporting will be an added advantage.
    Good communication, presentation, training and report writing skills.
    Fluency in the English language,both written and verbal
    Must have exceptional attention to detail.
    Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to prioritise. Must be a self-starter and driven.
    Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.
    Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google products.
    Must have a passion to work with vulnerable children, youth and adults.
    Must be able to work in a challenging environment, i.e. informal settlements.
    Must have a valid certificate of good conduct.

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a tailored covering letter to: jobs@ke.tushinde.org.uk, using ‘Programme Assistant’ as the subject of the mail by 2nd March 2024. The cover letter must show that you have given serious thought to working with Tushinde. Please apply early; Tushinde reserves the right to recruit early should a suitable candidate be identified prior to the closing date

    Apply via :

    jobs@ke.tushinde.org.uk

  • Kenya: Subgrants Officer

    Kenya: Subgrants Officer

    POSITION OVERVIEW

    The Subgrants Officer will manage the day-to-day administration of subgrants and service contracts, including tracking budgets, payments, compliance, and modifications; build capacity of subgrantees in various areas including financial management and reporting, ensuring all procedures are followed and consulting with Internews Headquarters for information or financial issues regarding partners. The Subgrants Officer will support conducting Organizational Capacity Assessments (OCA) to implement capacity-strengthening strategies in response to identified capacity gaps.

    DESCRIPTION OF MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Work closely with the Project Director in drawing up workplans of subgrantees of KenSafeSpace project in Kenya.
    Manage a portfolio of subgrants, including developing budgets, tracking expenditures, and submitting reports.
    Conduct subgrant budget analysis and review budgets for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal financial requirements.
    Conduct needs assessments and organizational capacity assessments (OCA) of subrecipients.
    Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of institutional capacity action plan of each organization-support utilizing the outcome of the OCAs.
    Provide monitoring and oversight on subgrants, including financial tracking and progress towards deliverables.
    Maintain subrecipients’ activity tracking schedules for project development, field reports, site visits, and follow-up communication with funders.
    Ensure the procurement policy is strictly adhered to and ensure documentation of relevant procurement processes.
    Work closely with the regional finance team to support the project’s financial systems, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
    Elaborate monthly financial statements including bank and petty cash reconciliation for submission to regional office and Internews Europe.
    Ensure timely payment of suppliers and service providers subject to appropriate documentation.
    Ensure compliance with Internews and European Commission rules and regulations.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    At least 2 to 3 years of grants coordination/monitoring experience, strong EU grant management experience preferred.
    Experience in designing and implementing capacity building training for Kenyan CSOs. This includes strategic planning, organizational capacity development, financial and operational analysis, financial reporting, etc.
    University degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
    Excellent report-writing, oral, and presentation skills.
    Proficient in project narrative reporting, analytic and financial management skills.
    Understanding of and experience with the administration of European Union-funded grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and procurement.
    Excellent Information Technology skills (including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and project management systems).
    Ability to multi-task and proven organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
    Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.
    Experience with administrative systems of international NGOs required.
    Skilled in cooperative resolution of problems.
    Practical experience in establishing and operating participatory training programs.
    Must be self-reliant, resourceful, a good problem-solver, good-humored, and flexible.

    Apply via :

    KE-jobs@internews.org

  • Deport Maintenance Supervisor Customer Service Assistant Convenience Retail Accountant – 6 Month Contract

    Deport Maintenance Supervisor Customer Service Assistant Convenience Retail Accountant – 6 Month Contract

    Job Purpose:

    To maintain Depot equipment through effective planned maintenance, inspections, certification and equipment service programs, efficient spares management and prompt execution of breakdowns to ensure that equipment is in a sound state at all times and adhering to engineering standards under the HSE policies and guidelines and the Depot maintenance procedures and processes. 

    Key Responsibilities:

    Enforcement of the  HSEQ programs
    Equipment Planned Maintenance
    Equipment Inspections
    Equipment Servicing
    Equipment Certification, Calibration, and Testing
    Equipment breakdowns and installations
    Maintenance Reporting

    Requirements

    2- 3 years of proven working experience as a maintenance supervisor or similar role
    Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
    Professional Certifications (e.g. CMRP or HVAC certified) are preferred
    Strong technical knowledge
    Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations
    Understanding of budgeting and performance management
    Excellent planning and leadership abilities

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  • Finance Assistant

    Finance Assistant

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our team, focusing on reporting and compliance functions within the finance department. Working under the supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, adherence to regulatory requirements, and compliance with organizational policies. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, experience with financial reporting, and a solid understanding of compliance standards.

    Responsibilities:

    Financial Reporting:

    Assist in the preparation and submission of financial reports to internal and external stakeholders, including management reports, donor reports, and regulatory filings.
    Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
    Support the finance team in the month-end and year-end financial closing procedures, ensuring all accounts are accurately reconciled and financial statements are prepared in a timely manner.
    Assist in the development and implementation of reporting processes and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.

    Assist in Maintaining Financial Records and Documentation:

    Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including income, expenses, and transactions.
    Support finance team in consolidating and arranging of financial documents, making retrieval efficient and audit- ready.

    Support the Finance Team in Processing Invoices, Receipts, and Payments:

    Collaborate with team members to handle the timely processing of invoices from vendors and service providers.
    Verify receipts and facilitate the smooth execution of payment disbursements, maintaining a record of transactions.

    Data Gathering and Analysis:

    Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and information for reporting purposes.
    Support the Finance Manager in analyzing financial data and preparing variance analysis reports.

    Compliance Monitoring:

    Assist in monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, including but not limited to tax regulations, grant agreements, and funding restrictions.
    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and reporting standards.

    Audit Coordination:

    Assist in coordinating internal and external audits, including preparing documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
    Conduct regular reviews of financial transactions and records to identify and address any compliance issues or discrepancies.

    Process Improvement:

    Assist in the development and implementation of controls and procedures to ensure compliance with financial regulations and organizational policies.

    Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
    CPA II or equivalent qualification.
    Previous experience (2-3 years) in finance or accounting, with a focus on reporting and compliance.
    Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
    Demonstrated ability with quick books and other financial reporting software’s.
    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
    Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to NGO financial reporting.
    Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and documentation.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
    Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of financial information.
    Experience working in a non-profit organization or government agency with reporting and compliance requirements.
    Experience with grant management and reporting.

    Qualified applicants who meet the above qualifications are invited to submit a cover letter illustrating their suitability against listed qualifications. Provide a detailed curriculum vitae or resume with names and office emails of three referees (to be contacted for reference checks) and salary expectations to the H/R at: dorcas@cdtd.org Deadline for submission is 21st February 2024.
    Do not attach any other documents.
    Please note that due to the high volumes of applications, only short listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    dorcas@cdtd.org

  • Specialist, Digital & Self Serv Channels Manager, Sustainability

    Specialist, Digital & Self Serv Channels Manager, Sustainability

    Job Purpose 

    To provide first level user support across all IT Applications at both Branch and Head Office levels. In addition the Applications Support Specialists will monitor performance of IT Applications and escalate high impact issues to the Manager Digital Payments & Self Service Channels. 

    Key Responsibilities

    Provide first level support to all users at branch and Head Office

    Provide first level support to all users at Head Office and branches
    Log/report/escalate all application faults/incidents
    Review fault/incident logs to ascertain and address all system related issues
    Ensure all faults/incidents are resolved within agreed SLAS and escalate all high priority incidents to the Team Leader Electronic Banking Channels Support.
    Provide after-hours support in line with Service Level Agreements to ensure customer satisfaction.

    Installation, support and maintenance of Application systems

    Installation, support and maintenance of application systems.
    Conduct periodic checks on the installed application systems and produce reports as directed by line manager.
    Perform housekeeping/maintenance activities on Applications as directed
    Participate in project implementation as assigned as directed by the Team Leader Electronic Banking Channels Support.

    Monitor Application all Applications to ensure high availability of service

    Conduct periodic checks to ensure high availability of all application systems
    Identify shortcomings on the bank’s application systems and provide solutions to improve or rectify them according to business requirements
    Participate in all Disaster Recovery Testing and Simulation activities

    Adherence to the bank’s Information Security standards and risk management

    Carry out risk assessment on installed application systems and ensure that noted gaps raised and addressed timely
    Maintain adequate Information Security controls according to the Group standards. This includes
    (but not limited to):
    Password configurations/administration (refer to LAM policy) Privileged User and activities Reviews o Patching o Logical Access Controls (communication mechanisms)
    Implementation and adoption (within Branch, Department or Section) of all Compliance, Anti Money Launderin and Sanctions related requirements

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    Type of Qualification: First Degree
    Field of Study: Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

    Other qualification 

    Technology Certification i.e. ITIL, Cloud, Linux, Database would be an added advantage

    Experience Required
    Delivery Enablement

    Technology
    2-3 years 
    Systems Development
    Digital Channels Support i.e. Card Switch, ATMs, Mobile and Online Banking
    Database Administration e.g. Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL
    Systems Analysis

    Experience working in the Banking industry would be an added advantage.

    Additional Information

    Behavioral Competencies:

    Adopting Practical Approaches
    Articulating Information
    Checking Details
    Developing Expertise
    Documenting Facts
    Establishing Rapport
    Interpreting Data
    Managing Tasks
    Meeting Timescales
    Producing Output
    Taking Action
    Upholding Standards

    Technical Competencies:

    Application Knowledge for Support
    Application Support
    Data Analysis and Inference
    Documenting
    Risk Management
    Service Level Management
    Stakeholder Management (IT)
    Trouble Shooting

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  • Administrator, Middle School Principal Science Teacher, High School Secondary Educational Resource Services Teacher 8th and 9th Grade English Teacher 2nd Grade Teacher 3rd Grade Teacher Drama, Theater, Choir Teacher

    Administrator, Middle School Principal Science Teacher, High School Secondary Educational Resource Services Teacher 8th and 9th Grade English Teacher 2nd Grade Teacher 3rd Grade Teacher Drama, Theater, Choir Teacher

    Job Summary/Objective:

    The role of the WNS Middle School Principal is to provide instructional leadership and support for the teaching staff in the middle school. 

    Reports to:

    WNS Head of School

    General Responsibilities:

    Provide Spiritual Leadership to staff and students.
    Provide Instructional Leadership, ensuring academic goals of the school are met.
    Develop and facilitate leadership capacity among staff and students
    Manage school operations and resources in collaboration with the Field Leadership Team
    Work with the Field Leadership Team to develop an inclusive school community with Christ as our center.
    Work with school team for accreditation.
    Foster effective relationships with parents and the WNS Community.

    Qualifications:
    The candidate must possess:

    Evidence of spiritual leadership and maturity
    Current state or provincial issued certification; ACSI administrator certification
    Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum/Instruction
    At least 2-3 years of experience in a preparatory role
    Effective communication skills with parents, teachers, and students

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  • Digital Content Specialist

    Digital Content Specialist

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Monitor social media trends: Stay abreast of current trends and industry developments to identify opportunities for engagement and content creation.
    Content creation: Develop and produce creative and compelling content tailored for each platform, aligning with our brand identity and marketing objectives
    Manage social media platforms: Primarily Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Pinterest.
    Video editing: Edit videos for TikTok and Instagram channels, ensuring high-quality, visually appealing content that resonates with our target audience.
    Campaign support: Assist in the creation and implementation of social media campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and effective strategies.
    Meetings and collaboration: Attend scheduled meetings, providing valuable insights and inputs to enhance the overall effectiveness of the department’s activities.
    Other duties: Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of Department, contributing to the overall success of our digital initiatives.

    Knowledge Requirement

    A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or psychology.
    2-3 years’ experience in similar or related role.
    Passionate about mental health awareness.
    Proficiency in content development and social media strategy to assist in achieving department objectives.
    Excellent knowledge of social media management.
    Proficient in video editing tools like Capcut.
    Strong planning and organizational skills.
    Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
    Capability to manage and deliver on multiple priorities.
    Excellent communication and presentation skills.
    Strong problem analysis and solving skills.
    Attention to detail.
    Experience with Canva is a plus.

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    docs.google.com

  • Communications Officer

    Communications Officer

    OBJECTIVE

    FSD Kenya is seeking to recruit a communications officer (maternity cover) to join FSD Kenya’s multi-disciplinary team. The communications officer (maternity cover) will be responsible for providing support for activities relating to strategic communications, project communications planning and execution, and project management.

    THE ROLE

    Communications support and delivery

    Work with the communications team to implement FSD Kenya’s communications strategy.
    Support day-to-day communications tasks while ensuring that the FSD Kenya brand is adhered to and represented effectively.
    Support production of a wide range of communications material including marketing materials, e-newsletters, electronic media, reports, press releases, articles, brochures, videos, social media messages.
    Work with staff in the communication and promotion of projects, writing and editing of FSD Kenya website stories.
    Supporting the production of brochures, project briefs, media articles, drafting of op-ed type articles etc.
    Support development of FSD Kenya’s social media campaigns.
    Help with the editing of additional website content and information.
    Develop content including images and videos for website, social media channels, publications and other materials.
    Design communications and publicity collateral.

    Logistical support and project management

    Organise meetings, seminars, report launches and events.
    Coordinate media outreach, track media enquiries and coordinate responses.
    Coordinate PST meetings and ensure timely production of minutes.
    Track action points and send reminders in advance of subsequent meetings.

    Document, library and data management

    Ensure quality control in the storage and retrieval of documents.
    Ensure folders and files are created and named in line with FSD Kenya filing structure and naming convention.
    Ensure quarterly deliverables are keyed and updated on Knack and/or ERP

    Procurement support

    Where required support end to end procurement process for the Communications docket including raising PAFs, contracts and amendments, coordinate processing of payments and tracking budgets.

    Stakeholder management

    Maintain effective relationships with key project partners, vendors and contractors.

    CONDUCT OF WORK

    The communications officer (maternity cover) will work as a full-time member of the FSD Kenya team and report directly to the Communications lead. Given the core value of collaboration and cross-working, the communications officer (maternity cover) will support other colleagues including the CEO, COO, and other team members to achieve the programme objectives, ensure stewardship for the FSD Kenya’s resources and adhere to policies and procedures.
    Working arrangements will be flexible with the approach taken driven by the demands of the role. Communication and collaboration are of paramount importance to the FSD team’s effectiveness. Guidelines on effective remote working and flexitime are set out in FSD’s policies and procedures which should be strictly adhered to. Use of timesheet is mandatory and salaries will only be processed upon confirmation of updated timesheets by 20th of each month. Successful remote and flexible working requires liaison with operations and project team members and the full adoption of FSD’s technology-based communication tools.

    OUTCOMES AND DELIVERABLES

    The communications officer (maternity cover) will be responsible offering timely and efficient day-to-day support to the communications docket and across the programme. H/She will be at the front-line in assuring compliance with key policies and procedures avoiding wastage of resources and time. FSD Kenya is managed on a strongly results based approach and each person is expected to deliver specific annual targets agreed with their team members and to support the strategy and business plan. The communications officer (maternity cover) will be an integral part of the cross-cutting function and will work in collaboration with the rest of the FSD Kenya team to ensure the overall success of FSD Kenya objectives.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Mandatory requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, information science, marketing, finance, economics, social sciences, or other related fields.
    2 to 3 years’ experience in a communications role, having responsibility for a variety of communications activities.
    Outstanding communication skills, including excellent spoken and written English.
    Demonstrable copywriting/editing skills for web and publications.
    Demonstrable experience in managing business social media accounts.
    Excellent organisational and administrative skills
    Ability to work independently as well as in a remotely managed team.
    Ability to manage consultants and other suppliers to ensure timely delivery of work.

    Desirable

    Strong interest in design and layout skills for publications and evidence of experience of producing/coordinating production of finished product for print and web distribution.
    Experience in working with digital communications management tools such as MailChimp, WordPress etc.
    Knowledge/experience of the development sector.

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    e.com

  • IT Officer and PBX Administrator

    IT Officer and PBX Administrator

    Job Purpose/Mission

    Responsible for effective overall supervision of company’s Information Technology system administration through installation and configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure.

    Responsibilities

    Support and champion our Global IT strategy, with priority focus for Kenya.
    Support uptime, resiliency, and redundancy requirements for the Kenyan entity.
    Accountable for troubleshooting, technical support, diagnosis, and change management to maximise functionality and up-time of internal and third-party networks, hardware, software, applications, and other virtual environment infrastructure.
    Manage ERP Server with periodic updates, backup and overall Technical Support on ERP Solutions within the regional BU.
    Administration, and Supervising engineering of system administration related solutions for various projects/operational needs of EEA Kenya, Internal IT Systems and Infrastructure with consultations with the central team
    Support gap analysis of IT systems, staff, and vendors with recommendations and budget requirements to management.
    Overall performing of daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups in the country
    Ensure IT related assets are maintained and properly assigned.
    Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports by summarizing all the activities carried out within the IT section with a view to submit same to the superior for consolidation with other reports within the EEA Kenya
    Support evaluation, onboarding, and assess and report performance of IT vendors to management.
    Recommend and lead change management activities in Kenya that minimise service disruption impacts on internal users, including planning and cost-effective execution of office capacity increases.
    Ensure redundancy, resiliency, and identify dependencies for networking infrastructure and software applications.
    Management and administration of IT projects
    Adhere to global IT budget in coordination with local management.
    Help implement and enforce Information Security policies.

    Accountabilities

    IT Team Performance
    Enforcement of IT Data policy
    Quality of departmental service
    IT asset management
    S/he is accountable for adherence to the company’s IT budget
    S/he is accountable to check before approving all financial request

    Knowledge And Skills
    Experience :

    Minimum of 3+ years of experience in IT
    Experience supporting an IT helpdesk strategy.
    Experience working in a start-up environment.
    Experience in Budget Management, Performance and Team Management
    Excellent Analytical skills, Coaching Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Negotiation Skills and IT networking skills, troubleshooting
    Experience supporting implementation of company-wide IT solutions improvements
    Familiarity with Mikrotik Router board, Asterisk PBX / Telephony, database development and maintenance, major Operating System Clients (OSX, Windows, Linux) Server Monitoring Systems
    Experience evaluating and managing IT and network suppliers/vendors
    Excellent sense of urgency and time management with high organizational skills
    A passion for community for community development through sustainable renewable energy solutions is an added advantage

    Qualifications :

    Degree in IT/ BBIT/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering
    CCNA / MTCNA / CISA Certification are added advantages
    2+ years’ experience supporting IT, infrastructure, and network support teams, preferably for a global company with distributed offices & staff .

    Language(s):

    English
    Swahili

    Technology :

    Experience and Proficiency in Network Administration, PBX Management, ERP Systems, MS Office, Computers and Smartphones

    Apply via :

    jobs.engie.com