This is an exciting role and one that is squarely positioned both at the heart of Living Goods’ strategy, and at the leading edge of our drive towards transformative change.
Senior Manager Job Key Responsibilities
Manage the formulation, implementation and evaluation of Living Good’s Kenya advocacy and influencing strategic plan to inform and influence policymakers, decision-makers, thought leaders, advocates, and influencers in Kenya.
Work closely with the wider Living Goods team to identify strategic advocacy and communications opportunities and approaches that achieve our objectives.
Provide project management support across advocacy and policy-related activities in Kenya and prepare work plans for assigned focus areas in conjunction with other team members.
Support community health advocacy, policy development, and planning by offering technical assistance in national and county government strategic and annual planning processes.
In partnership with the Global Director of Communications, develop and disseminate communication materials to target stakeholders, including position papers, annual reports, press releases, case studies, best practice documents, and national and county government reports.
Oversee event planning and coordination, including advocacy board meetings, outreach meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Identify and secure conference and speaking opportunities for Living Goods and others who may speak on Living Goods’ behalf.
Develop productive internal and external relationships with health specialists and global advocates, and allied public and private partners to achieve our advocacy goals in community health.
In partnership with the Global Director of Communications, develop and disseminate communication materials to target stakeholders, including position papers, annual reports, press releases, case studies, best practice documents, and national and county government reports.
Qualifications for the Senior Manager Job
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in advocacy, policy, or communications, preferably public health or development related.
At least 2 years of professional experience in Kenya at a senior level.
Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with government personnel, NGO partners, and international organizations.
Strong relevant professional networks in public, UN, donor and NGO sectors.
Experience developing and implementing advocacy strategies and creating and producing versatile communications products that target policymakers or decision-makers.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at various levels of organizations.
Experience working with external service providers.
Superior writing skills with the ability to translate complex issues into a level appropriate to general population and policy makers.
Excellent publication skills that include proof reading, copy editing, and formatting. Design experience a plus.
Knowledge of policy and policy making processes at county and national level.
Understanding of the complex strategic planning in nonprofit and government environment
Advanced degree in a related field.
Fluency in English and Swahili.
Expert computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Job Experience: Experience of 2 – 5 years
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Advocacy, Senior Manager
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Site Supervisor Telecom & Electronic / Electrical Engineer Project Manager FTTx Roll-Out Manager Fibre Optic Network Designer AutoCAD Draftsman Senior Accountant
Principal Accountabilities:
To Enforce health and safety on site for the team and the third parties
To Ensure quality and adherence to technical specifications
To ensure designs are followed during implementation
To Assist in site surveys
Able to use Google maps/earth
Able to understand engineering drawings
To Make acceptance tests with teams
To Keep daily site diary records
To Report daily with pictorial evidence, sketches and excel sheets
To Keep records on material usage
To Forecast and make implementation plans including transportation of material
Focused on project timelines and related implications
Qualifications, Experience and knowledge: • Diploma in Telecommunications / Electrical / Electronics / Civil Engineering • Hands on field experience as a technician • At least 5 years’ experience in fibre optic related projects as technician • At least 2 years’ experience as site supervisor for fibre optic related works including civil works, cable installation, splicing • Certified by KPLC for working on poles under live conditions • Certification in telecom or electrical – outdoor works • Knowledge on fibre optic cables and related accessories • High level proficiency with Microsoft office – Excel, word, power point, project • Holder of valid driving license
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Key Accounts Executives
Key Accounts Executives Job Responsibilities
Monitor the sales force effectiveness operations, process and project excellence.
Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the salesforce by utilizing database tools, services and data to help make the team more successful.
Occasionally travel to the field to understand the real-world environment for the tools, understand and be the “voice of the customer” with vendors.
Ensure all the data complies with legal regulations.
Ensure the information is protected, backed-up, and the database is performing sufficiently.
Show initiative and investigate and inform the right people in the organization when issues arise, with tact and professionalism.
Build databases where necessary and report information in clear, concise ways with actionable recommendations where appropriate.
Monitor data entry procedures and be a resource for troubleshooting for the sales force.
Develop tools and mechanisms that will act as resources to make the sales force more successful, and accountable where they fall short of set targets.
Baseline, measure, set and track KPIs, adjust and execute just abot everything.
You are responsible for the performance, integrity and security of a database and your job includes updating existing databases and building new systems for fresh information. Develop a user friendly structure for organizing the data and building a test system to iron out any ‘bugs’. Experience in a sales-oriented organization and exposure to FMCG or pharmaceutical sales. Experience with application development, wireframes, data mapping, and database development, including storage requirements, performance monitoring and data protection.
Training experience and performance reporting for other people in the business for the salesforce team and senior management for decision making. Ability to multi-task and work under tight and/or shifting deadlines; ability to prioritize tasks based on business impact and manage time appropriately within a fast-paced environment; flexibility and ability to adapt to change will be important.
Demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate with other team members in order to foster a positive, high-integrity, success-driven team spirit and entrepreneurial culture within the company. Experience taking new initiatives from strategy to implementation is required. BBIT degree, CISA, and any other certifications will be an added advantage. 2-5 years in systems monitoring and implementation. Any experience in a pharmaceutical company will be an added advantage.
Requirements for the Key Accounts Executives Job
Basic diploma or degree in Business or Biological Sciences
High motivation and ability to take up new challenges.
Excellent planning, communication, negotiation and selling skills.
Strong organization, time, communication and management skills.
Excellent soft skills set and most importantly people skills.
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Warehouse Supervisor Packing Officer Human Resource Assistant Delivery Support Officer
Responsibilities for the Warehouse Supervisor Job
Overseeing the inbound and storage of incoming items.
Processing orders and planning the dispatching of products.
Setting aside storage areas for new SKUs.
Planning cycle counts and overseeing stock control and processing orders.
Recruiting, disciplining and training staff.
Ensuring security arrangements are in place together with security manager.
Ensuring products are stocked correctly and safely.
Motivating, organizing and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.
Training staff and monitoring their performance and progress.
Ensuring quality, delivery and budget objectives are met.
Briefing team leaders on the issues.
Ensuring the health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment.
Control and manage inventory.
Supervise warehouse employees and oversee daily operations.
Perform general maintenance of machinery used in the warehouse.
Inspect condition of tools and equipment.
Enforce all company rules and regulations.
Ensure a high degree of detail and focus on every job.
Manage customer service requests promptly and resolve issues quickly.
Report issues affecting the warehouse and staff to top management
Warehouse Supervisor Job Requirements
Bachelor degree or above;
Specialized in warehousing and fulfillment center of an e-Commerce company before
2-5 years working experience in a similar position in an e-Commerce company
Very strong personality and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A good team player.
A good leader with people management and time management skills.
High level of commitment to duty, and discipline.
Demonstrable ability to put customer interests first.
Strong focus on impact.
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Junior Urban and Regional Planner Junior Urban Planner Senior Planner / Project Coordinator Senior Regional and Metropolitan Planner (consultant) Secretary to the UN-Habitat FSCP Steering Committee
OBJECTIVES
The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical inputs on urban planning and design and to contribute to the development of a new generation of transformative projects in partner cities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The consultant will work under the direct supervision of FSCP LAB Head Quarters Coordinator, the overall supervision of the leader of Regional and Metropolitan Planning Unit and the Outcome 2 Activity Coordinator.. . She/he will mainly contribute to the implementation of the regional and territorial component in the FSCP activities by performing the following tasks:
Support the FSCP Head Quarter LAB planning team in the development of the following tasks:
Drafting and integrating regional and national levels inputs for 17 city profiles.
Support to up to 1 regional;/national level demonstration project from a regional and metropolitan planning perspective
Support to up to 12 rapid planning studio workshops from an integrated city, region and national policy and planning perspective
Undertake review regional and city plans, strategies and reports to ensure that regional and national dimensions are adequately covered and interlinked;
Review of proposals and design prepared by local planners for various pilot cities.
Develop critical analysis of existing planning documents and instruments.
Provide inputs to guide or facilitate the delivery of relevant urban legislation reviews and financial mechanism in view of plan implementation and planning processes support.
Develop and organize participatory, multi-stakeholder processes tailor made for the projects in a specific context.
Take eventually part in field missions in collaboration with UN-Habitat’s regional and country offices.
Participate in UN-Habitat missions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and attend other relevant meetings and conferences.
Support the UN-Habitat Office in Riyadh and the Project Steering Committee in the urban and territorial planning activities related to the FSCP.
Support the Integrated Rapid Planning Studio preparation and execution in 12 cities from the regional and national perspectives.
Undertake other activities that would support the work of FSCP
EXPECTED OUTPUT
The consultancy will focus on enhancing the regional and national levels planning in developing 17 city profiles and the demonstration project through different methodological approaches.
4 types of outputs are expected: 1 Demonstration project at regional or national level
5 Concept Plans
Draft sections relevant for urban regional and territorial planning in the City Profiles
Support to HQ Lab coordinator in the integration of different teams’ inputs
Preparations and follow up for validation workshops
12 Rapid Planning Studios (3 in 2017)
Preparations and follow up for RPS workshops at the city-region or regional scale
17 City Profiles (8 in 2017)
Draft integrated city profiles (integrating inputs received at all planning levels and from different teams including economy, legal, CPI in addition to planning)
Develop policy recommendations for improving planning and design
Draft and review sections relevant for regional and territorial planning in the Table of Contents. Output production will be documented regularly through interim reports covering the tasks above and one final report, summarizing the work done and presenting all outputs in electronic and hard copy format. Daily presence in UN-Habitat offices is expected.
Required skills:
Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to urban planning and design. Strong analysis of urban form, urban systems, underlying social, legal and financial mechanisms and the political context. Ability to develop strong graphic materials (concept plans, diagrams, street sections) as well as substantive reports. Knowledge of urban development issues. Ability to observe deadlines and achieve set goals. Ability to work and deliver under pressure.
Communication: Excellent written and oral presentation skills in English. Excellent capacity to produce and manipulate graphic documents and drawings. Good presentation skills. Ability to communicate complex interventions in a clear language and convincing narratives. Sketching capabilities to effectively communicate in workshop settings and teams.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve agreed goals.
Planning and Organizing: Ability to prioritize activities and assignments and to easily switch between different projects.
Creativity: Strong conceptual thinking. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches, takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”, and offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. Can easily develop clear plans in contexts with limited information and datasets. Finds ways to extract and combine data and information to create base maps. Is both able to reduce complexity as well as sensitive to specific urban form and the landscape.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Minimum advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Urban or Regional Planning, or related field that is relevant for sustainable urban and regional development. Experience in neighbourhood scale planning will be considered an advantage. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience: Between 2 to 5 years of experience in urban planning and design with direct proven experience in drawing and preparing plan graphical material using computer assisted design tools. Strong writing and text editing skills in English required. Good hand drawing / sketching of macro-scale plans is an advantage. The candidate has a portfolio of plans and designs of which he/she is the author. Urban and Regional planning experience in Arab countries and/or planning in contexts of water scarcity and extreme weather conditions will be an advantage. Technical Knowledge:
Urban planning contemporary approaches.
Excellent writing skills, in English are required.
Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage
Research and analytical skills combined with good drafting and drawing skills
Ability to manipulate graphic material and production of complex urban planning documents
Able to work independently and as part of team and deliver on time under pressure.
Language Skills For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required. Although not a requirement, knowledge of Arabic will be an advantage.
REMUNERATION
Payments will be on outputs basis, subject to satisfactory delivery of agreed outputs and targets within the consultancy work plans. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement
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Executive Personal Assistant Head Of Sales Human Resource Manager Consulting Marketing Expert – FMCG Industry Group CEO – Civil Construction and Transport
Job Description
Assist primarily the Executive Director with organizational, financial and personal administration on a daily basis
Be friendly and personable while managing heavy communications and calendar scheduling (requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants, as well as consultants, clients, co-workers and the general public) to coordinate various complex meetings
Prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner
Lead short-term projects and initiatives as requested by the Executive Director
Respect the need for confidentiality and sensitivity of information **
Have a proven ability to exercise good judgment in recognising the scope of authority
Assist the Executive Director with all other related assigned tasks
Assist other Directors as delegated by the Executive Director
Chase responses to requests and emails to/from the Executive Director
Maintain and present the Executive Dashboard and other reports on a timely manner
Work with the Executive Director to manage his calendar and schedule (board meetings, donor meetings, conferences, regional office visits) including coordinating Executive Director’s global and domestic travel itineraries
Ability to analyse data and proficient with Word and Excel***
Ensures that key dates and events are highlighted to the Executive Director ahead of time
Prepare materials, packets and presentations for Executive Director’s meetings, senior management team meetings, off-sites, and all-staff meetings
Organise the logistics of board meetings and other key internal meetings
Coordinate and distribute notes at management meetings as requested
Organise and arrange venues for all other meetings requested by the Executive Director
Maintain records of decisions and ensure action items are clearly recorded for the Executive Director
Organise documents for signatures of Executive Director and members of executive staff related to the relevant projects
Keep accurate records and files at all times and as appropriate
Update and maintain database of executive key contacts
Assist with special projects and reports as required as the Executive Director
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
MBA or Bachelor’s degree required
2 -5 years work experience in administrative and personal assistant roles at the executive level with understanding of commercial business
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and quality
Well spoken and articulate with ability to present data to Directors
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments
Ability to compose and edit written materials, translation experience is a plus
Ability to work easily and effectively with a wide range of people
Able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities at once; ability to meet deadlines
Attention to detail and ability to exercise sound judgment
Ability to travel at short notice if needed
Possesses time/organization/stress management skills
Strong commitment to Company’s goals and missions
A responsible attitude to all aspects of the work
Demonstrates solid work ethics, integrity
Proficiency with MS Office Suite especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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Credit Control Manager
Job Details
Roles:
In charge of the credit granting process,
Performing periodic credit reviews of existing customers, and
Assessing the creditworthiness of potential customers, with the goal of minimizing credit risks.
Key responsibilities:
Develop best practices in credit management and constituently improve credit control processes and procedures.
Manage team performance and lead the team to meet set targets.
Maintain minimal credit risk and reduce overdue amounts to ensure best possible cash flows.
Manage and providing accounts receivable forecasting and periodic reporting.
Requirements:
Minimum degree in a business field acquired from a reputable university.
Diploma in Credit Management.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in MAINLY credit management and in a debt collection role.
Minimum 2 years managing a credit department of at least 10 people.
Good customer care skills.
Effective communications skills.
Experience in working with targets on collection.
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Plant Mechanic Plant Electrician Warehouse Storekeeper Fuel Discharger Auto Mechanic Warehouse Officer
Reports to: Workshop Officer
Staff reporting to this post: N/A
Liaises with: Plant Electrician, Auto electrician and Mechanics
Duty Station: Kakuma, AAHI Office
Job Summary: The Plant Mechanic will be performing general maintenance, installation, servicing and repairs of varied range of generating sets; generators control systems and associated equipment.
The role will ensure safe keeping and maintain safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to himself as well as the others.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The General Maintenance, Servicing and Repairs of all Electrical equipment, generators and other electrical components.
To carry out preventive maintenance, service and repair of compounds and boreholes generators including minor and major overhauls of mechanical & electrical components.
Skilled in wiring and installations, servicing, repairing and maintenance of diesel and petrol driven generators ranging from 4KVA to 550 KVA units or higher.
To carry out fault diagnosis, repair and perform general maintenance on all generator equipment and adjustments of engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and installations.
Troubleshoot equipment and service generator components including alternators, wiring harnesses safety devices, shutdown switches, and battery systems.
Responsible for repair, maintenance of generators mechanical and electrical accessories.
Overhaul and repairs of engines, electrical accessories and other mechanical components.
Will carry out major repairs, breakdown of generators mechanical, electrical and accessories in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Will keep proper records of maintenance and repair carried out in each generator and prepare a list of items for preventive maintenance and electrical installation and submit to superior for follow up.
Skilled in understanding schematic diagram and lay out of all electrical aspects of generator installation, including connecting generator to the electrical systems of the residences and offices in clean and tidy manner and with evenly distributed voltage
Will write down on each generators file- repairs carried out for future reference this covers, types, model, brand, KVA, make. Will report any time when the unit is due for servicing
Will ensure that liquid solutions are topped up added or filled only at the right quantity.
Ensure safekeeping and safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to himself as well as the others.
Maintains maintenance records for, Gensets and other electrical equipment for easy verifications and reference reports that may be required.
Will ensure maintain proper use of tools, equipment and proper safe keeping and orderliness of the working area.
Will attend routine maintenance, servicing to the gensets, pumps and equipment others and will check for any signs of crack or loose fittings, leaks, or worn out parts.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
Recommend, develop, and perform preventive and general maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power-washing and vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, and changing filters.
Knowledgeable on operation and maintenance of the hybrid solar and diesel water pumping systems at the boreholes in the camps
Be prepared to travel on frequent basis from Logistic base or field offices to fulfill the tasks outlined in this job description.
Will perform and carry out other duties/ jobs that may be assigned from time to time as normal routine duties
General
Tasks
Skilled in understanding schematic diagram and lay out of all mechanical and electrical aspects of generator installation, including turbochargers, fuel injection equipment and update Genset and other assets repair schedule.
Assist in identifying needed tools or equipment for future needs. Records each job time performed on the time sheet and job carried out to each job.
Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
Knowledge in computer literacy / data processing (Word, Excel, Access)
English read / written / Spoken
Professional experience
At least 5 years proven work experience in operation and maintenance of diesel-run generators and other electrical equipment in a busy workshop or institution
Experience in repair, maintenance and installation of generators and electrical pumps (boosters & submersible), wiring and repair of electrical control panels, commissioning, surveying, and pre-delivery inspection, and load designing.
Experience in boreholes equipment, retrieval and installation of submersible pumps, knowledge in bore drilling/development is an added advantage.
2 years experience of working with INGO in a similar capacity will be an added advantage
Other knowledge, additional competences
Ideally, a knowledge of spoken/written language widely used in the country
Sensitivity in handling and disposing of documents which may be important
Reliable and good organisational skills.
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Assistant Finance Manager Finance Manager Stores & Logistics Manager
As Assistant Finance Manager, you will ensure the accuracy of stocks, accounts payable, prepayments, and creditor/accruals accounting records and provide periodic reports to the Finance department.
Specifically, He/She will be responsible for performing the following KRA’s to the highest standards:
Key Result Areas
Assist the Finance Manager by providing full and accurate forecasting and budgeting proposals within the hotel and in other areas where required.
Provide timely and accurate financial statements.
Ensure all financial regulations are met, through the maintenance of adequate systems of internal control.
Assist the Finance Manager in preparing capital reviews as required by the General/Hotel Manager and/or accountancy and Finance department.
Train and develop the Finance Team Members and ensure succession plans are in place.
Develop financial awareness of different hotel and resort management teams
Ensure timely preparation of payroll and reports to ensure payments to associates
Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, deducted, collected and/or accrued. Ensure timely remittances to the relevant tax office(s).
In consultation with Finance Manager, coordinate compliance of internal control and embrace recommendations from internal and external auditors.
Support Managers with costing process
Manage foreign accounts and ensure that foreign currency holding levels are maintained at an optimal standard that enables the company to meet spending commitments.
Implement performance standards for departmental staff
Maintain relationships with the company’s banks, suppliers and other service providers so as to ensure that the company receives timely, quality and cost efficient services at all times.
Analyse variances, explore potential problems with Department Heads and identify solutions.
Key Performance Indicators
Timely and accurate generation of key reports for the GM in consultation with Finance Manager in compliance with the reporting calendar.
Business has sufficient cash to meet its obligations, at all times and excess cash invested profitably.Bank relations managed efficaciously.
Accurate and up-to-date accounting records that comply with set accounting standards as prescribed by management,
Realistic budgets compiled and budget variance monitored to ensure that (unapproved) variance is maintained under approved levels.
Cost reduction targets met and/or exceeded
Financial systems work efficiently and support information management, communication and reporting.
Management accounts prepared and analysed for the management team on monthly basis
Costing templates prepared for new and existing products
Job Specifications
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Degree in accounting or financial management.
CPA (K) or the equivalent
5 year experience in Finance and accounting
2 years’ experience from the hospitality industry
Knowledge of tax laws and regulations
Experience in planning, budgeting and costing
Experience with Oracle hospitality systems (Opera, MC, Sun, etc) is a must.
Competencies
Financial planning and management
Financial accounting
Development of policies and procedures
Budgeting and budgetary control
Decision making skills
Problem solving skills
Costing and reporting skills
Strong analytical skills
Honest and reliable
Work organisation and co-ordination skills
Staff management, development and discipline skills
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