Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 2 – 4 years

  • Program Director

    Program Director

    Job Summary:
    Position is responsible for all aspects ensuring the safe operation of SP Mission Aviation Services East Africa (DC3TP, B200 King Air and Cessna Grand Caravan) aircraft ¡n support of its Christian relief and development work n East Africa.
    Key Responsibilities

    Directly responsible for the overall flight operations, maintenance, and administration of SP MAS East Africa:
    Develop, implement, and administer policies, procedures and processes as necessary to ensure a safe. reliable, and economical air transport services are provided to our customers:
    Lead and direct the aviation team as well as Kenyanization efforts and providing for training where necessary;
    Ensure proper, accurate reporting from all departments to appropriate agencies and SP leadership as required:
    Ensure a safe, regulatory compliant organizational culture while maintaining mission focus:
    Coordinate with local, national, and international government agencies and organizations such as FAA, KCAA, KAA to make sure appropriate manuals and policies are in place and adhered to:
    Align operations to support SP and other customer’s needs: be proactive to communicate and respond with them in a timely manner;
    Develop and maintain an annual budget: oversee financial processes, and control costs:
    Responsible for aircraft meeting a minimum 80% operational readiness rate by creating and executing staffing plan, maintenance plan and logistics plan;
    Attend devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers:
    Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues. vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and general public:
    Assess, manage and report critical physical, emotional or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.

    Education and Experience:

    Fifth Year College or university program certificate:
    or two to four years’ related experience and/or training:
    or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies required.

    Skills and Competencies

    Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups. and/or boards of directors.
    Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
    Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

  • Regional WASH Advisor

    Regional WASH Advisor

    YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO ENDING WORLD HUNGER BY . . .
    delivering the global technical strategy and informing the development and implementation of WASH interventions and initiatives in East Africa.
    KEY ACTIVITIES IN YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

    Oversee technical program quality in WASH interventions in selected countries.
    Inform global learning, capitalization and uptake of Action Against Hunger USA WASH programming and experiences.
    Offer technical support in WASH through identification, selection and orientation of technical field staff.
    Represents Action Against Hunger-USA in WASH sector external coordination, representation and communication at regional level.

    DOES THIS DESCRIPTION FIT YOU
    You’re an experienced humanitarian professional

    You have a Bachelor degree (Master’s Degree or higher preferred) in Water, Sanitation, Hygiene or a related field.
    You have a minimum of 4 years’ previous work in WASH programs with an international humanitarian organization, including at least 2 years of assignments in 2 countries besides the country of origin.
    You possess strong organizational skills and are able to pay attention to writing and reviewing detailed proposals and reports, as well as preparing and editing technical guidelines and training materials.
    You have experience working in humanitarian contexts, emergency and post-crisis, and familiarity with all steps of the Project Cycle Management.
    You have excellent knowledge of technical fields related to WASH.
    You have genuine interest in and commitment to the humanitarian principles of Action Against Hunger.

    You are very efficient leading processes

    You are highly organized & pay attention to small details.
    You are passionate about finding creative solutions & innovative approaches to long-standing & critical problems.
    You are excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload, diverse tasks and responsibilities, and also work calmly under pressure.
    You are self disciplined and can work autonomously making decisions with minimal guidance.
    You have experience working with diverse international teams and ability to communicate well in English, both written and verbal.

  • FC Risk and Control Specialist

    FC Risk and Control Specialist

    Job description
    Reports To: FC CARM Manager
    Context/Scope
    Diageo’s Business Shared Services aim to leverage the Finance Operating Model by supporting standard processes and systems with effective and efficient shared services across Diageo Finance and other service lines, provided by internal services regionally. Business services have an employee base of more than 1,000 FTEs providing various services from back office transactional processing to statutory reporting activities. It also encompasses a significant part of the group’s Financial Planning and Reporting activities and Treasury activities. Diageo Business Service (DBS) is increasingly playing a central role in governance and compliance for Diageo and has been charged by the CFO to be Diageo’s control exemplar accountable for the execution of control in shared services including SOX/ CARM compliance, irrespective of whether delivered from Budapest or elsewhere.
    Main Responsibilities Of The Role Are

    FC CARM Lead role is to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley s404 compliance through global Control Assurance and Risk Management processes.
    To lead the Control & Audit compliance agenda (mainly focusing, but not limited to FC related controls) within Diageo Business Shared Services
    To support the Management in delivering best-in-class control environment, increase control and compliance awareness and coordinate / ensure smooth delivery of internal control procedures.
    Provide management support during internal (GAR) and external audit (PWC)

    Dimensions
    Market Complexity
    This role is required to collaborate closely with stakeholders at various seniority levels across DBS organisation and stakeholders outside DBS such as Global Risk & Compliance team or internal & external auditors.
    Leadership and Functional Responsibilities and Capabilities
    Leadership

    Relationship building (business partnering)
    Communication and aware of impact the team leader has on others.
    Influencing – Knows how to make things happen in immediate environment
    Problem solving/ coordination – Identifies root cause of issue and potential solutions
    Deliver on promises – Leading by example on delivering results, ensures operational standards are met within his/her immediate responsibility.

    Functional

    Accounting Principles
    Managing Risks
    Internal Controls
    Analytical thinking – Analyse available information and trends and act accordingly.

    Purpose of Role
    The overall purpose of the role to provide control oversight and SOX governance over Diageo’s business shared services and support the Management in delivering best-in-class control environment, increase control and compliance awareness and coordinate / ensure smooth delivery of internal control procedures. In addition provide support to DBS Compliance and Ethics lead in delivering regional C&E activities.
    Top Accountabilities

    Support and hold to account DBS to achieve timely and flawless delivery of Control Assurance and Risk Management cycle steps:
    Ensure aligned and streamlined CARM methodology / communications structure / market reporting in DBS
    Support new migration/project pipeline

    Skills, Qualifications And Experience Required

    University/College degree in accountancy/finance/business
    Excellent English knowledge
    2 – 4 years audit (internal/external) and/or SOX experience which can be replaced by thorough shared service process understanding
    Strong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

    AutoReqId
    60491BR

  • Branch Manager

    Branch Manager

    He/she will be responsible for managing the day-to-day store operations, maintaining high store standards and conditions, and fostering a positive environment, which provides consistent fast, efficient, and friendly service ensuring a Total Quality Experience for both our customers and team members.
    Duties And Responsibilites

    Cash Management
    Inventory Management and Control.
    Ensuring the company meets all regulatory procedures by ensuring compliance with the terms of any licenses, medical certificates and fire certificate.
    Overall Profit and Loss (P&L) Responsibility for the business
    Able to perform all POS duties, front and back of house functions including opening and closing procedusres.
    Promotes and practices safe work habits, identifying and resolving potential safety hazards, operational inconsistencies and any team member or customer incidents.
    Maintains high cleanliness standards consistently throughout the store in the areas of store appearance, merchandise and equipment.
    Ensures that all Company recipes and procedures are followed, maintaining the highest quality and consistent product standards.
    Ensures that all team members are educated on our products and services.
    Ensures each team member has received proper training to perform their duties.
    General staff supervision.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Degree in Business Management or Business Administration or any other related field will be an added advantage
    2-4 years’ experience in restaurant operations, 2 years being in a managerial position
    Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
    Must have effective problem solving/decision making abilities.
    Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
    Restaurant management experience is an absolute requirement
    Skilled in creating analyzing and understanding reports/budgets.

  • Underwriting Assistant

    Underwriting Assistant

    Job description

    Review all applications for insurance – determine the profiles of risks presented to the company for insurance and assess their acceptability or otherwise;
    Prepare quotations as per authority matrix;
    Custodian of security underwriting documents e.g. Motor certificates;
    Conduct Risk surveys for small risks as per authority matrix;
    Prepare & issue certificates and cover notes where necessary;
    Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of policy documents including valuation reports, debit & credit notes & endorsements and authorizing them within agreed and set authority limits;
    Implement credit control policy and ensure that premiums are debited and collected as required;
    Assess the loss ratios and ensure that only quality business is invited for renewal;
    Review and communicate renewal terms, ensure renewal notices go out on time and follow up renewals to ensure high retention rate;
    Assist in facilitating training at the branch;

    Key Performance Measures

    STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE KPI’S
    INITIATIVES PERSPECTIVE KPI’S
    OPERATIONAL PERSPECTIVE KPI’S

    Working Relationships

    Internal Relationships

    The Branch Underwriting Assistant will be:
    Accountable to the Branch Operations Supervisor
    Required to liaise and work closely with the other staff members in Operations, Commercial and other Business Units.

    External Relationships

    Britam customers
    Reinsurance companies
    Insurance sector players.

    Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications Required

    Bachelor’s degree (insurance option preferred)
    Professional qualification in Insurance (ACII or AIIK)
    2-4 years’ experience in the insurance industry

    Essential Competencies

    Learning and Researching : Rapidly learns new tasks and commits information to memory quickly; demonstrates an immediate understanding of newly presented information; gathers comprehensive information to support decision 1. making at management level; learns from successes and failures and seeks colleague and customer feedback.
    Working with People: Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well.
    Applying Expertise and Technology: Applies specialist and technical expertise; uses technology to achieve work objectives; develops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development; demonstrates an understanding of different organisational departments and functions.
    Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations: Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; exhibits high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains own quality and productivity; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves projects goals.
    Following Instructions and Procedures: Follows procedures and policies; keeps to schedules; arrives punctually for work and meetings; demonstrates commitment to the organisation; complies with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
    Adhering to Principles and Values: Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates integrity; accepts diversity; display individual responsibility towards the community and the environment; models the organisational values during every day interactions.

  • Programme Coordinator, Migration and Displacement Initiative

    Programme Coordinator, Migration and Displacement Initiative

    Role Purpose:

    Provide a professional administration support service to the (remote) Global Migration and Displacement Initiative (MDI) team, with specific focused support to the Director.
    Oversee the day to day running and improvements of the MDI’s Resource Centre (Hub) and provide research support to Research Adviser
    Provide (primarily desk based) programme support to relevant MDI activities in East and Southern Africa
    Deliver high quality note taking and meeting management skills (essential)

    Qualifications and Experience
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Minimum 4 years’ experience in a development agency or similar, including
    Minimum of 2 years’ administrative experience, including designing and overseeing spreadsheets and accounts.
    Minimum of 2 years programmatic (humanitarian or development) or research related experience
    Experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with a strong attention to detail
    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
    Graduate level (or higher) qualification in a subject of relevance to the MDI and/or sufficient relevant experience in research coordination and support functions
    Sound judgement and an ability to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
    Ability to adopt a pro-active approach and offer solutions as appropriate
    Willingness to learn new skills and engage in other elements of the MDI’s mandate as requested
    Strong written and oral communication skills, fluent in English, with an eye for detail
    Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a broad range of people at all levels, across different cultures and to act with credibility, discretion, tact and diplomacy both within and without the organisation.
    Experience in supporting contract/project management; familiarity with packages (e.g., MS Project) would be an advantage
    Website design, maintenance, and usage monitoring would be a plus.
    Some development/humanitarian programme knowledge and first-hand experience is essential
    Interest/knowledge in migration and displacement issues/debate is desirable
    Experience in the coding, interpretation and analysis of research data is desirable.
    Maintain a calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
    Self- motivated with ability to work autonomously. MDI team members work remotely and the Director is consistently travelling, so there is limited face-to-face time with colleagues/line manager.
    Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children

    Disclaimer:
    Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

  • Financial Analyst

    Financial Analyst

    Job Description

    To deliver on the group finance function on monthly reporting, consolidation and analysis (financial and market analysis) for Cellulant Corporation.
    This role requires accounting and high analytical skills, keen eye for detail, controls/process oriented ability to work under minimal supervision; highly versatile with ability to work in a very rapidly growing and changing environment requiring resourcefulness and drive to deliver results.

    Job Responsibilities
    Reporting

    Maintain Group revenue and metrics reporting templates to ensure standardization of views, information and understanding across the Group.
    Consolidate, validate and analyze Group revenue and metrics reports.
    Continuous report improvement to provide relevant teams with relevant views and shorter report timelines for faster information, decision and action.
    Develop dashboards that report new initiatives in the business and provide analysis and insights to the management team that facilitate decision making.
    Ensure current and future revenue and metrics reporting requirements are implemented in the ERP & DWH.

    Group Finance

    Monthly close out procedures- ensure that all countries carry out and share month end close out procedures for review. Consolidation of the month end close out procedures and report on the risk areas to the Group Finance Manager. Implement weekly close out procedures for improved monitoring of finance policies adoption.
    Assist the Group Finance Manager in the consolidation of group accounts.
    Work with the group finance manager in the coordination of planning and budgeting process by; ensuring timely planning is done, the principles are understood and well-articulated in the plans with assumptions that are easy to understand and are achievable
    Ensure that the ERP is adopted into the business and that all areas financial and non-financial that affect numbers are implemented and utilized.
    Maintain up to date records for the entire group finance function.
    Follow up and ensure yearly audits and consolidation are done on time across the group; ensure financials are prepared in line with IFRS – assist with audit discussions where required.
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or any other related field
    Professional qualifications in CPA, CFA, ACCA or equivalent
    2 – 4 years of progressively responsible financial analysis & reporting experience, audit, preparation of financial statements, analysis of company accounts or equivalent experience.
    High level of competence in ERP.
    Advanced Ms Excel skills.

    Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

    Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures as well as financial sector operations
    Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to extensively analyze business reports.
    Has basic knowledge of applicable financial and accounting statutes and regulations.
    Interprets and applies laws, analyzes information, and evaluates the impact of policies, procedures and practices.
    Ability to effectively interpret financial information
    Good presentation and communication skills including the ability to write proper reports
    Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
    Interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
    Demonstrate the right attitude towards work and willingness to continuously learn
    Ability to maintain high standards of integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships
    Ability to treat individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender differences.
    Ability to work well in a team
    Ability to meet tight deadlines as well as work with minimal supervision
    Strong organization and analytical skills as well as keenness to details

    What do we offer you?

    When working at Cellulant*, you can expect to work on a diverse range of problems, with inspiring and creative colleagues. You will have ample opportunities for growth and career development, and we highly value continuous learning.
    We offer you a challenging position in which you will be rewarded for performance.

  • Investment Analyst

    Investment Analyst

    IFC is looking to recruit an Investment Analyst for its sub-Saharan Africa (“SSA”) Consumer Services team which is responsible for sourcing and executing investment transactions in the health, education, tourism, retail and property sectors. The Investment Analyst will report to the Head of Health and Education investments for SSA and will work primarily on sourcing and executing investment transaction in those two sectors while contributing as needed to other tasks such as contributing to cross sectors work and tourism, retail and property transactions. The role will see the Investment Analyst work closely with IFC’s Investment Officers, who are responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring and subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s investment projects. This position is expected to cover all sectors of the group, and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.Duties and Accountabilities:
    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    Create and review financial models and ensure consistency with financing agreements and relevant project documents;
    Analyze historical and projected financial statements;- Conduct industry and market research;
    Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements and other information submitted by clients;
    Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes;
    Work closely with IFC environment and social, insurance, technical, legal and treasury staff and external advisors to evaluate and process investment projects;
    Establish and maintain quality client relationships to ensure responsive client service and to enhance new business opportunities;
    Participate in investment negotiations; and
    Participate in the monitoring of investments in portfolio companies including quarterly reporting, compliance and tracking of development outcomes.

    Selection Criteria:

    Bachelor’s or equivalent degree, specialization in finance preferred;
    Experience at a top tier financial institution (2-4 years) with a proven track record, including experience creating financial models;
    Strong analytical and problem solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions;
    Ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries;
    Demonstrated teamwork skills;
    Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas;
    Ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure;
    Interest in development issues and working in emerging markets;
    and- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

    IFC values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of IFC member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Grant Writer

    Grant Writer

    Job Description

    The Grant Writer is primarily responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations, and will persuasively communicate Moringa School’s mission and programs to potential funders. Reporting to the CEO, the Grant Writer will assemble and submit grant requests, establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts, conduct prospect research, and maintain a calendar of submissions and other deadlines.

    Qualifications

    Responsibilities include

    Developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders;
    Assembling and submitting grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations;
    Establishing and maintaining personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts and program officers;
    Ensuring prompt acknowledgement of foundation gifts;
    Maintaining calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports;
    Conducting prospect research;
    Prioritizing projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals’
    Providing writing support for major donor and individual contribution letters and acknowledgements.

    Qualifications

    The successful candidate will be able to craft funding proposals in a clear and compelling manner.
    Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential.
    Candidates must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly-organized, and have experience using online databases and other sources to locate biographical, financial, and philanthropic information.
    A high level of computer literacy required, including familiarity with the Foundation Center database.
    Candidates must possess an ability to work well under pressure and the ability to seek and synthesize information and communicate in a compelling and succinct form.
    A solid understanding of budgets as they relate to proposals and grants, a Bachelor’s degree, and 2-4 years of relevant experience are required.

  • Temporary Graphic Designer Business Intelligence Associate Junior Internal Control & Compliance Associate

    Temporary Graphic Designer Business Intelligence Associate Junior Internal Control & Compliance Associate

    Temporary Graphic Designer Job Responsibilities
    Bring your own creativity to be a success in this role.
    Coming up with artwork as per agreed theme
    Setting the visual identity across a multitude of platforms ensuring we stay fresh
    Keep your designs relevant in an ever changing market
    Creating something amazing from nothing as the situation dictates.
    Contributing ideas and design artwork to the team
    Receiving briefs on daily projects and feedback on work done
    Qualifications for the Temporary Graphic Designer Job
    Basic qualifications in Design/ graphics/ IT
    2 to 4 years minimum design experience
    Excellent knowledge of design software e.g. Adobe Softwares
    Talented graphic designer
    A strong portfolio demonstrating skills, flexibility and styles both digital & print
    Excellent presentation and communications skills
    Organized enough to manage a busy and varied workflow and deliver on time
    Ability to work on a tight brief/ schedule
    Ability to think creatively and produce new ideas and concepts;
    Patient, fast, accurate and clean designer
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