Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 2 – 5 years

  • Sales Executive

    Sales Executive

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth and achieve sales targets.
    Identify and prospect potential clients
    Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective marketing campaigns.
    Provide product demonstrations and presentations to clients.
    Prepare sales reports and forecasts.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
    2-5 year’s experience in a similar role
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    Highly motivated, with a
    proactive approach to sales and business development.
    Knowledge or interest in cloud infrastructure and digital solutions is a plus.

    Send your CV and portfolio to: info@angani.co
    Deadline for Submission: Friday, 29 March 2024

    Apply via :

    info@angani.co

  • Media and Communications Officer

    Media and Communications Officer

    Overview

    The post of the Media and Communications Officer works collaboratively with the Kenyan and the UK team. The post holder is accountable to the Programmes Manager and will focus upon delivering the outcomes in the Media and Communications plan alongside other Tushinde staff. He/she will be proactively involved in a range of media and communications activities including organising events, maintaining donor data and communications.

    Key responsibilities

    Develop engaging content for social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter ,Instagram, LinkedIn to communicate strategic messaging, advocate with, and influence stakeholders as well as increase outreach with targeted new audiences.
    Develop and execute the organisation’s social media strategy and measure the success of all social media engagements, etc.
    Work closely with the team to write, edit, design and distribute content, including case studies, press releases, website content, annual reports, fundraising posters/leaflets and other marketing material that communicates the organisation’s activities.
    Timely acknowledgements of donations,sending thank you cards and assist in preparation of donor reports
    Map out potential donors locally and internationally and contribute to bid writing for grant applications
    Maintain fundraising database and relevant documents.
    Contribute to visual and digital communications, including photo gathering and editing, during Tushinde events and field visits.
    Support capacity building of the Tushinde Children’s Trust team in effective communication and fundraising strategies.
    Organising and managing program photos in folders in Google drive.
    Ensure all marketing and communication materials align with the organisation brand standards.
    Custodian of all marketing and communication materials/assets i.e camera, banners, etc.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or related field.
    Minimum of 2-5 years’ relevant experience in a communications role.
    Experience working in a similar role in an NGO will be an added advantage.
    Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop, Canva, etc).
    Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
    Good time management and organisational skills.
    Proficient in Google products, content management systems, and social media platforms.

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a tailored covering letter to: jobs@ke.tushinde.org.uk**,** using ‘Media and Communications Officer ’ as the subject of the mail by 19th April 2024. The cover letter must show that you have given serious thought to working with Tushinde.

    Apply via :

    jobs@ke.tushinde.org.uk

  • QHSE Officer

    QHSE Officer

    Reporting to the production manager, you will oversee the safety, health environment, and quality assurance side of Lesaffre Kenya.
    You will develop, manage, supervise, and coordinate work systems to ensure that the production and services of the company meet  Lesaffre Group safety and quality standards
    You will report and document all instances of non-compliance.

    Key responsibilities :

    HEALTH & SAFETY

    Incident management, investigation and documentation
    Managing the implementation and Sustenance of Management Systems
    Managing the maintenance of the legal register through engagement of local authorities (KEBS, DOSH, NEMA, and County Government) on permits, licenses and analysis reporting.
    Serve as the management representative to communicate all requirements and any changes of management systems.
    Ensure required standards of health and safety are always maintained in the company premises.
    Monitor compliance with LK safety requirements through effective management of plant maintenance/monitoring, emergency responses, product stewardship, Permit To Work.

    QUALITY

    Control

    Perform the quality control tests on raw materials, environment, final product according to the control plan.
    Readjust with production, after validation with the formulator.

    Assurance

    Follow- up on calibration schedules of machines and equipment with the production responsible and in the laboratory.
    Act as a custodian of the organisation management systems – related documented and retained information.
    Act as a liaison between LK and certification bodies, regulatory bodies, other interested parties in matters related to certification audits, statutory audits/inspections and customer audits.
    Perform daily field presence to ensure hygiene, food safety and quality standards are met.
    Participate in a validation of new raw  materials/packaging supplier.
    Assist to handle all requests about non-conformities and deviations from suppliers.
    Manage consumer/customer complaint and customer satisfaction program.
    Establish corrective action plans and enforce implementation to reduce the number of customer and consumer complaints.
    Perform supplier audits
    Perform internal quality audits

    MANAGEMENT 

    Represent LK in sector bodies and technical committees KEPSA, KAM, KEBS, NEMA, DOSH etc
    Develop Quality and Food safety culture within the organisation, with training and awareness.

    REPORTING

    Daily record & report to line manager every occurrence of quality control deviations or any remarkable event.
    Identify issues and submit reports to the line manager on performance and progress.
    Monthly report to functional Africa Quality Manager and whenever it’s necessary.

    Qualifications

    After a bachelor’s degree in food processing or agro-industrial technology, you worked 2 to 5 years in production/industry, which gave you extensive knowledge of quality management and food safety including preparation, handling, and storage of food.
    Our future QHSE Officer must have the following skills :

    Soft skills:

    Hands on
    Problem-solving
    Attention to detail
    Teamwork
    Communication and interpersonal skills (feedback …)
    Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
    Organizational and leadership abilities
    Time-management abilities

    Competences:

    Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools
    Ability to choose an alternative course of action when necessary
    Ability to evaluate, discipline and motivate employees
    Fluent in English

    Apply via :

    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Education Specialist (Access to Education and Inclusion) P3

    Education Specialist (Access to Education and Inclusion) P3

    How can you make a difference?

    The Education Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programmes/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged, and excluded in society.
    The Education Specialist contributes to the achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results-based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

    Key Functions And Accountabilities
    Support to “access to education and inclusion” programme development and planning

    Support the preparation, design, and updating of the situation analysis for the education programmes to ensure that current and comprehensive data on education issues is available to guide UNICEF’s strategic policy, advocacy, intervention, and development efforts on education programmes.
    Help the supervisor set priorities, strategies, design, and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance programme management, efficiency, and delivery.
    Participate in strategic programme discussions on the planning of education programmes. Formulate, design and prepare programme proposals for the sector, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Programme and coherence/integration with the UN Support to Development and Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans, and competencies.
    Establish specific goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans for the sector using results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentation for programme review and approval.
    Work closely and collaboratively with internal colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies, and to determine national priorities to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
    Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and ensure integration, coherence, and harmonization of programmes/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

    Access to education and inclusion programme management, monitoring, and delivery of results

    Plan and collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators, and other UNICEF/UN system indicators to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence, and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector on education programmes.
    Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews, and annual reviews with the government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
    Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths, and weaknesses in programme management.
    Identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
    Actively monitor programmes/projects through field visits and surveys, and exchange information with stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems, and make timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
    Monitor and verify the optimum and appropriate use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative, and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures, donor commitments, standards of accountability, and integrity, ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
    Prepare regular and mandated programme reports for management, donors, and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

    Technical and operational support to “access to education and inclusion” programme implementation

    Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and country office partners and donors on interpretation, application, and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes, and best practices and approaches on education and related issues to support programme management, implementation and delivery of results.
    Arrange/coordinate the availability of technical experts with the Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely and appropriate support throughout the programming process.
    Participate in education programme meetings including programme development and contingency planning to provide technical and operational information, advice, and support.
    Draft policy papers, briefs, and other strategic programme materials for management use.

    Networking and partnership building

    Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, donors, and academia through active networking, advocacy, and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise, and reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results on education programmes.
    Prepare communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support fundraising for education programmes.
    Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions on education and related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNSDCF planning and preparation of programmes/projects ensuring organizational position, interests, and priorities are fully considered and integrated into the UNSDCF process in development planning and agenda setting.

    Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building

    Apply and introduce innovative approaches and good practices to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results.
    Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best practices in education management. Assess, institutionalize, and share best practices and knowledge learned.
    Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.
    Organize and implement capacity-building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results in education and related programmes/projects.

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

    Advanced University Degree (Master’s required) degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Public Administration/Policy, International Development, or other related or relevant field. Additional 2 years of relevant experience and an undergraduate degree can be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
    A minimum of five years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or education research is required.
    Experience working in a developing country is considered an asset.
    Experience working in education programme particularly focusing on access to education and inclusion portfolio is a must.
    Experience working in UNICEF is a must.
    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

    Technical Competencies
    Technical Competencies Must Be Demonstrated In The Following Areas

    Some understanding of the overall global development context, including issues such as poverty, climate induced emergencies and the impact of these factors on education and vice-versa; and integrated, multi-sectoral approaches to address such issues in collaboration with other sectors (including Innovation, Social Policy, Child Protection, WASH, and Social Behavioral Change within UNICEF).
    Knowledge of global developments in and managing the portfolio of « out of school children and adolescents » and international engagement strategies, including the application of the equity, gender and integration lenses.
    Some ability to support policy dialogue: translation of analytical findings and evidence into development programme and policy discussions around equity, access and inclusion (with a particular focus on children with disabilities) with partners, including government, development partners, CSOs, and academia in relevant areas. This includes experience in dealing with religious/ quranic schools.
    Some education and policy sector analysis capacity, including understanding of the core education data sets and indicators; tools for analysis of equity; determinants of student access and learning; budget, costing, and financial management in education systems; political economy; and education policy and strategic planning.
    Some programme management in education, including programme design, costing, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting.
    Good knowledge in designing programmes which aims at providing second chance to learning » through offering flexible, relevant, multiple and alternative pathways to education for the out of school children with clear pathways.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Accountant CSEA Assistant Medical Officer (Re-advertisement) Technical College Principal (Re-advertisement)

    Accountant CSEA Assistant Medical Officer (Re-advertisement) Technical College Principal (Re-advertisement)

    Position Summary:

    The position is responsible for processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial records, providing adequate accounting information, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures, maintain accounting controls, proper custody of financial records, and safeguarding the assets of the organization.

    Key Responsibilities:

    To oversee fair tender process for all outsourced service providers, Received sealed bids from suppliers which are dropped in the tender box
    To provide overview financial performance of the suppliers and be overall responsible for timely disbursement of the financial reports of the suppliers.
    Actively participate in resource mobilization and processing of Financial Transactions
    Analyze projects outputs and relevant findings for preparations of quality projects reports.
    Actively take part in Asset management, furniture and equipment
    Actively participate in processing of the various Financial Transactions as and when guided.
    Take lead in ensuring the BOH Banking services are carried out effectively and efficiently.
    Submit monthly and weekly management reports as expected.
    Compile, effect and make timely remittance of statutory deductions to relevant authorities by the due dates.
    Prepare financial statements and narrative for specific donor grant reporting and audit requirements in accordance with donor reporting timelines.
    Offer support in Financial Management initiatives such as preparation and monitoring of budgets, fixed asset register, accounting records, co-ordination and support of both internal and external audits

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in finance or relevant business field
    Must be a CPA (K)
    Has a track record of strong and proven experience of at least 5 years work experience, of which 2 years must have been in a similar position in a large and busy organization preferably an NGO.
    Strong analytical, report writing and auditing skills
    Strong coordination and interpersonal skills.
    Proficiency in Computer accounting packages
    Current knowledge of donor funding programs especially in community development projects and HIV/AIDS is desirable.

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  • Humanitarian Affairs Officer /Anticipatory Approach Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Deputy Pooled Fund Manager

    Humanitarian Affairs Officer /Anticipatory Approach Humanitarian Affairs Officer / Deputy Pooled Fund Manager

    Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer/ Anticipatory Approach will be responsible for the following duties:    

    Supports the regional scale-up and mainstreaming of the anticipatory approach, including through facilitating the revision of existing and the development of new coordinated anticipatory action frameworks.  
    Deploys to support emergency response, particularly in response to triggering anticipatory action frameworks, to ensure learning and integration of anticipatory approaches with early action, response, and recovery.  
    Supports regional mechanisms related to the anticipatory approach, including anticipatory action working group and other bodies as appropriate.  
    Monitors, analyzes and reports on the anticipatory approach, especially on the complementarity of disaster risk finance, humanitarian finance, IFI and climate finance.  
    Organizes and prepares studies on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues; organizes follow-up work, including interagency technical review meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues.
     Participates in large, complex projects, to include disaster preparedness or other missions facilitating an anticipatory approach; assists in the coordination of international humanitarian/emergency assistance for complex emergency/disaster situations and in ensuring the necessary support (e.g. staff, funding, specialized equipment, supplies, etc.); drafts situation reports to the international community, apprising of the situation to date and specifying unmet requirements of stricken countries.  
    Partners with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes, including anticipatory approaches, and help ensure that latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are aggregated, disseminated, and incorporated into these activities, including gender-related considerations.    
    Assists in the production of appeals for international assistance; supports and engages with OCHA-managed pooled funds, ensures the proper use and spending of donor contributions channeled through OCHA.  
    Provides capacity building support on anticipatory approaches and establishes and maintains contacts with government officials, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc.  
    Undertakes and provides support to technical assistance and other field missions, e.g. participates in field trips to undertake in-depth reviews of specific country coordination mechanisms.      
    Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc.  
    Serves as the primary focal point on specific topics or policy-related issues; keeps abreast of latest developments, liaises with other humanitarian organizations, donors, etc., ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms; provides information and advice on a range of related issues.  
    Reviews and provides advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.  
    Organizes and participates in work groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on anticipatory action and other humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters.
    Provides guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff.  Performs other duties as required.

    Competencies

     PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian, emergency relief assistance, and related humanitarian issues. Ability to identify issues, analyze, and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, work under pressure, and on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g., civil strife, natural disasters, and human misery). Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.  
    TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.  
    PLANNING  & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field.
    A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of (5) five years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related area is required.    
    Experience in developing or implementing anticipatory humanitarian action is required.    
    Experience in humanitarian financing, climate finance, or disaster risk finance is desirable.    
    Experience working with International Financial Institutions (IFIs) is desirable.

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  • Senior Finance and Operations Officer – Re-advertisement

    Senior Finance and Operations Officer – Re-advertisement

    What we’re looking for

    Natural Justice seeks a full-time Senior Finance and Operations Officer (SFOO)- East Africa Hub, to be responsible for the financial management and administrative operations, including procurement, asset management, processing and recording of all financial transactions, financial reporting to donors and the Natural Justice Kenya board, managing relationships with suppliers and partner organizations.

    Key Roles and Responsibilities

    Under the guidance and supervision of the Hub Director, and in close liaison with the CFOO, the SFOO shall perform the following duties:

    Leadership and strategic work planning

    Provide effective leadership and support to the staff within the department including mentorship, coaching, team building, on-the-job training to enhance employee performance and other leadership interventions.
    Develop and supervise the implementation of the finance hub strategy, including its deliverables, and annual plans, ensuring their alignment with Natural Justice’s overall program strategy.
    Participate in program meetings and regularly provide technical advice and clarifications on finance and admin/operations as may be needed, to staff, partners,
    affected communities and other relevant stakeholders.

    Financial management

    Manage the organization’s cash flow and update the Hub Director and CFOO accordingly.
    Timely submission of monthly and annual financial reports; maintenance of proper books of accounts.
    Process payroll and ensure timely online filing and payment of statutory deductions against payroll PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, HELB and Pension contributions is done as necessary.
    Ensure strict adherence and compliance to financial control systems, policies and procedures.
    Implement compliance audits, project audits in the hub including coordination with auditors.
    Ensure efficient payments and disbursements according to approved policy and procedures.
    Perform bank and vendor reconciliations and forward them to supervisor; Monitor all bank deposits and payments to ensure that balances are in keeping with transaction reports.
    Provide timely reports to the Natural Justice Kenya board when required.

    Budgetary Control & Audits

    Monitor budget implementation and expenditures, update the internal program and office expenditure sheet(s), provide monthly reports on the same and communicate outcomes to Hub Director for decision making.
    Assist in development of institutional and donor proposal budgets & facilitate external audit.
    Maintain and have a good understanding of all funder contracts and reporting deadlines, and provide direction on this to the Natural Justice team when required.
    Prepare donor reports and ensure their timely submission.
    Provide financial advice and support to community partners where required.
    Ensure that accounting, budget and audit controls and systems comply with the legal rules and regulations.
    Supplier management and office administration
    Ensure the smooth administration and operational running of the office, including day-to-day needs in the office and office building renovations.
    Manage relationships with all-Natural Justice suppliers, including ensuring contracts are completed and up to date and payments are made on time, and that ICT support, security and cleaning services are performing their jobs to the level required.
    Develop, maintain and implement financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency by all staff, including regularly sensitizing staff on the policies.
    Maintain internal control systems to ensure compliance with NJ policies.
    Provide oversight and management of transport coordination function to ensure optimal and efficient use of attendant resources.
    Provide support in staff salary reviews and updating salary scale policy and structures to ensure competitive Natural Justice salaries.
    Oversee, and in absence of the Administration Officer, carry out project logistics for meetings, workshops, conferences and travel.

    Asset Management and procurement

    Develop and maintain an up-to-date register of assets as per NJ policies.
    Manage general Natural Justice insurance policies, including asset insurance cover undertaking research and advising on market trends.
    Provide oversight on the procurement processes in the organization.
    Knowledge Management, partnerships and communication
    Keep and regularly update all work-related information on the SharePoint within the correct folders and, in particular, have the overall responsibility for storing all information in the finance folders.
    Maintain hard copies of all finance information and reports.
    Support the development of partnership documents (MOUs, etc.) where necessary.
    Seek opportunities for personal and professional development, particularly related to your specific areas of responsibility at Natural Justice

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following Accounts, Finance, Commerce, or related field from a recognized University.
    Relevant professional qualifications (CPA(K), ACCA).
    At least 5 years relevant work experience – 2 of which should have been gained in a busy finance and accounts environment, preferably in the CSO/NGO or private sector.
    Demonstrated experience in costing and cost control; Cash management; Taxation expertise; Financial reporting; budgeting and budgetary control.
    Computer literacy- understanding of data entry, basic computer skills and knowledge of databases.
    Experience in managing and supervising teams.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Citizen of Kenya or have authorization to work in Kenya.

    COMPETENCIES:

    The desirable traits and attributes include:

    A person of high integrity that will model Natural Justice’s core values.
    A strong commitment to the aims, objectives and values of Natural Justice.
    Highly motivated, pro-active individual able to work under minimal supervision.
    Strong analytical, statistical and Problem-solving skills.
    Honest, diligent and trustworthy.
    Ability to prioritize, act on initiative and meet deadlines.
    Reliability and attention to detail.
    Professionalism, strong work ethic, and personal initiative (“a self-starter”).
    Critical and analytical thinking.

    Please submit one properly labelled PDF document as an attachment, combining the application letter and CV with at least three professional referees (at least one of whom supervised you), via email to recruit@platinumadvisory.co.ke with ‘Senior Finance and Operations Officer (SFOO) as the subject line. Do not attach your testimonials or certificates.

    Apply via :

    recruit@platinumadvisory.co.ke

  • Director Prevention Programs (USAMRD-A) PEPFAR Program – All Interested Applicants

    Director Prevention Programs (USAMRD-A) PEPFAR Program – All Interested Applicants

    Duties

    Job Overview

    The job holder serves as the Director, Prevention Programs, overseeing and supervising HIV Prevention Services for the US Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa (USAMRD-A) PEPFAR program. The job holder is a Senior Public Health Specialist responsible for planning, formulating, analyzing, evaluating, and/or implementing policies for USAMRD-A’s public health programs for key and vulnerable populations, including all aspects of HIV prevention, including Adolescents Girls and Young Women (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS- Free, Mentored and Safe – DREAMS and Adolescent and Young People), Orphans and Vulnerable Children (including prevention and social protection to reduce vulnerability), high-risk clients (requiring Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis – PrEP), HIV prevention for military programs, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision – VMMC, HIV case-finding, and other prevention interventions under PEPFAR. The job holder liaises with the USAMRD-A treatment lead to ensure prevention efforts are present across the continuum of HIV care and treatment programs. The job holder provides technical assistance and guidance to the Kenya Ministry of Health, County governments and other national and international partners and collaborators. The job holder leads and manages a team of four contractors who provide technical direction and guidance to the Kenya PEPFAR program. The job holder is a Locally Employed Staff (LES) appointed to perform inherently governmental duties. Incumbent reports directly to the USAMRD-A PEPFAR Deputy Country Director.

    Qualifications and Evaluations

    Requirements:

    EXPERIENCE: 

    At least five years of public health experience in the management and delivery of HIV/AIDS services in Africa or other developing countries is required. These include:
    At least five years of mid-to-senior level experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating public health programs that involve coordination with MOH, policy makers, international agencies and implementing partners in HIV, STI or related infectious disease field is required.
     At least five years of experience in leading HIV prevention programs is required
    At least two years of leadership and management experience is required, providing work guidance, coordination and/ or direct supervision to staff on specific projects or programs.

    JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

    Comprehensive technical knowledge of HIV prevention and care; epidemiology and behavioral science; stakeholder engagement; and current public health issues and approaches especially in the African public health setting, is required. An in-depth knowledge of the range of programs, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to development and administration of national/international public health programs is required. Detailed knowledge of the host government health care system and structures (including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations) is required. Good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams and activities is required. Must be conversant with operational research methods and with data management programs. Must be able to produce high-quality written reports and technical presentations. Good working knowledge of overall administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of cooperative agreements/grants is required.

    Education Requirements:

    Master’s degree or host-country equivalent in medicine, public health, social work, nursing, or behavioral science is required.

    Evaluations:

    LANGUAGE: 

    English Level 4 – Fluent; written/spoken, including the ability to translate. (These may be tested)
    Kiswahili Level 3 – Good working knowledge; written & spoken. (These may be tested)

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

    Strong oral and written communications skills are required to develop and maintain effective, sustainable working relationships with national and international partners. Strong leadership skills are required to lead results-driven project teams and workgroups. Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches is required. This includes the development of evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis and reports. Intermediate user level of word processing, spreadsheets and databases is required. Strong skills in interpretation of program monitoring and evaluation data are required. Keyboarding skills that include both speed of at least 40 words per minute and accuracy are required.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

    Qualifications:

    All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

    Apply via :

    erajobs.state.gov

  • Technical Manager Business Development Executive

    Technical Manager Business Development Executive

    Job Description

    The Technical Manager will  be responsible for dealing with external service providers i.e. Electrical teams, plumbing, fitting, and masonry teams

    Roles and Reponsibilities:

    Contribute towards the development of processes, policies and procedures that guide the delivery
    property and facilities management services
    Contribute towards the development of a strategy for delivering quality and timely maintenance and facilities services for the headquarters
    Budget for the internal maintenance services, to ensure the timely allocation of resources required for successful implementation of strategy
    Monitor budget lines to implement strategies to enhance cost management
    Contribute towards the procurement planning process to ensure the timely purchase of maintenance of input
    Implement Health and Safety guidelines that check against the fitness levels of assigned facilities to ensure safety for clients and employees
    Establish monitoring and evaluation tools that check on the fitness levels for assigned facilities to test for the achievement of set standards, to ensure gaps are identified and addressed in a timely manner
    Undertake data analytics on repairs and maintenance work done to establish trends against which to improve on
    Undertake research on trends in construction to establish new tools/materials etc that will provide
    better value to the business
    Conduct regular checkups on existing facilities to identify and fix fittings before they become an issue
    Prepare and execute maintenance schedules for the assigned facilities to achieve proactiveness in the management of facilities
    Monitor the implementation of maintenance schedules to ensure timeliness in the process
    Coordinate team management for the function to ensure the availability of competencies required to deliver on the function mandate
    Coordinate the reporting process to ensure timeliness and quality in the process

    Minimum Requirements:

    Degree in engineering or related field
    5 + years of experience in facilities management in the Banking, Retail or Hospitality industry managing multiple sites and Construction/ Renovation or maintainance pojects
    At least 2 years leading strategy development and execution
    Experience in project management
    Experience in budgeting

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  • System Support Lead

    System Support Lead

    Role Purpose:

    The System Support Engineering Lead is pivotal in maintaining operational excellence, ensuring system reliability, and providing outstanding support to our global clientele. This role entails leading a dedicated team of support specialists, proactively managing system health, responding swiftly to customer inquiries, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Lead and empower a team of system support specialists, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and customer centricity.
    Act as the first escalation point, ensuring swift resolution of complex issues while maintaining high service levels.
    Utilize technical/coding skills to diagnose problems, automate routine tasks, and contribute to the development of system enhancements and integrations.
    Spearhead the maintenance and enhancement of our technical knowledge base, ensuring it is up-to-date and provides valuable resources for both customers and internal teams.
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement system improvements and integrations, enhancing overall service delivery.
    Oversee the management of our technical infrastructure, IT service management, identity management and incident management tools, ensuring robustness and scalability.
    Champion the development and implementation of policies and procedures to improve team efficiency, knowledge sharing, and customer satisfaction.
    Foster a culture of proactive problem identification and resolution, encouraging the team to think creatively about how to overcome challenges and improve system performance.

    Additional Responsibilities:

    Lead customer onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless integration experience.
    Foster strong cross-departmental collaboration to support continuous improvement and innovation.
    Actively manage customer relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and engagement.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
    A minimum of 5 years of experience with at least 2 in a leadership role within the financial services or payments industry, 
    Knowledge of Linux Operating Systems
    Familiarity with SQL, C#(.Net, .Net Core), and similar technologies preferred
    Demonstrate a profound understanding of technical and customer support dynamics.

    Skills and Competencies:

    Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to mentor, inspire, and elevate team performance.
    Advanced technical proficiency in cloud services, service desk, incident management tools, and software development practices.
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing strategic solutions.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on providing exceptional customer service.
    Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, innovative environment, managing multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and detail.

    Performance Evaluation KPIs:

    System uptime and reliability.
    Incident response and resolution metrics.
    Customer satisfaction scores and feedback.
    Effectiveness of knowledge base updates and usage.
    Success rate of change management and system improvements.
    Team performance and individual development milestones.

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