Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 4 years

  • Financial Accountant

    Financial Accountant

    Job Description 
    CrossBoundary is recruiting a fixed-term Financial Accountant for a period of six months.
    The duties of the Financial Accountant will revolve around ensuring that the business is operating effectively and efficiently. Main responsibilities will include managing accounting records, evaluating, and managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulations, publishing financial statements, overseeing accounting operations, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditure, forecasting revenue, coordinating auditing processes, and ensuring accuracy of financial information. The controller will work directly with the Finance and Operations Manager and management team to dynamically run the business both locally and internationally.
    Who We Are
    CrossBoundary operates in frontier markets that also hold immense investment opportunities. The chosen candidate will play an important role in a unique team with the opportunity to have a transformational impact on the renewable energy landscape in Africa. Team members come from diverse backgrounds, but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action.
    Who You Are

    You are a self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change within emerging markets
    You have a background in accounting for businesses who operate in Africa
    You possess excellent attention to detail, but are solution-oriented and able to operate in environments that are constantly changing
    You are comfortable managing multiple work streams simultaneously, and can prioritise and effectively deliver on tasks within the deadline 
    You are interested in leveraging automated systems/ platforms to streamline processes  

    Primary Responsibilities

    Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting including monthly closings, monthly/ quarterly financial statement preparation, financial and statutory audit, general ledger, fixed assets, accounts receivable and accounts payable

    Ensure all transactions are recorded and coded accurately in Sage X3 

    Perform bank reconciliations
    Perform intercompany reconciliations 
    Prepare consolidated accounts 
    Prepare tax returns 

    Liaise with the accountants in country to ensure local accounts are prepared timeously and accurately 

    Review and approve local tax submissions 
    Review local accounts 

    Prepare monthly invoicing run 
    Process weekly payment runs
    Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
    Maintain asset register 
    Prepare payroll 
    Assist with providing information to external auditors for the annual audit
    Assist with opening of new entities in new geographies 
    Assist with opening of bank accounts 
    Assist with other administration/ operational functions
    Ad Hoc duties and support to the broader team 

    Qualifications
    Ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
    Certified public accountant (CPA, K) or ACCA qualification
    3 –4 years’ post qualifying experience

    Apply via :

    crossboundary.applytojob.com

  • Team Leader, Asset Management Operations

    Team Leader, Asset Management Operations

    Job Purpose 
    The role holder is responsible for all the operational aspects of the Asset Management business in relation to the management of all clients’ accounts and update of the asset management core operating system and ensures compliance with the department’s standard operating procedures for all transaction processing and execution. S/he holds the primary responsibility for ensuring transactions are settled and completed and that all documentations are in place and properly stored.
    Key Delivarables 
    Client Servicing  

    Act as the primary interface between the investment department and all internal and external counterparties (Internally; Fund Accounts, Benefit Payments and Contributions Processing departments, and externally, all transaction counterparties and custodians)
    The Investment Operations Officer ensures compliance with the department’s standard operating procedures for all transaction processing and execution
    S(He) has primary responsibility for ensuring transactions are settled and completed and that all documentations are in place and properly stored
    In addition, the Investment Operations Officer is responsible for day-to-day administrative duties of the department e.g. maintaining and updating credit rating register, corporate actions register, Service Level Agreements with counterparties, portfolio exposure limits, counterparty exposure limits etc
    SLA monitoring and corrective/improvement actions tracking
    Confirm all previous day’s transactions and other expected inflows across all funds; advice portfolio management team as appropriate
    Maintain investment team archives; ensure all transaction justifications, instructions and confirmations are prepared and received when due and are filed correctly and easily retrievable
    Follow up outstanding issues and handle customer’s enquiries in a timely and professional manner

    Risk Management

    Proactive identification and mitigation of risks and issues relating to the operational aspects of the Asset Management business
    Track and report on actions identified
    Required follow laid-down regulations, policies and procedures as well as operate within system parameters and internal controls at all times

    People  

    Develops and maintains an open communication channel with the team and supports staff to foster greater co-operation and teamwork
    Ensures alignment to the P&C standards with regards to all employee-related matters for own team
    Embraces all areas of the Bank’s Equality and Diversity agenda
    Determines and guides performance in consultation with P&C Business Partner, and in alignment with SBG guidelines

    Governance Risk, Regulatory, Prudential and Compliance

    Maintain awareness of current and future legislative regulations to ensure timeous and appropriate product compliance
    Maintain awareness of the Group’s policies and procedures to ensure operational product compliance

    Business Efficiency

    Assists with the resolution of operational issues for the Asset Management business
    Identifies business challenges and drive process efficiencies to improve service delivery and TAT in line with set Service Level Agreements

    Qualifications
    Minimum Qualifications

    Type of Qualification: First Degree
    Field of Study: Business Commerce

    Experience Required
    Settlements
    Operations
    3-4 years experience in a busy operations processing environment with specific experience in processing of investments related client transactions
    Additional Information
    Behavioral Competencies:

    Articulating Information
    Checking Details
    Documenting Facts
    Embracing Change
    Following Procedures
    Generating Ideas
    Interacting with People
    Interpreting Data
    Managing Tasks
    Meeting Timescales
    Producing Output
    Upholding Standards

    Technical Competencies:

    Data Analysis
    Data Management (Administration)
    Deal or Trade Life Cycles
    Exception Handling
    Local Market Knowledge
    Product and Services Knowledge

    Apply via :

    www.standardbank.com

  • Analyst Data Science

    Analyst Data Science

    Position Summary

    The Data Scientist is an Analyst level role in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) team and positioned within the Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) business unit. VCA primarily provides data driven consulting services to Visa clients globally.  We are seeking an innovative and analytical thinker to execute on our data-driven strategies for the SSA sub-region. As a Data Scientist, you are expected to generate data and business insights, develop predictive and prescriptive models, context-based prototypes, and high impact storyboards to promote a data-driven strategy and solutions approach for Visa and its clients. The role is based out of our Nairobi, Kenya office and is hybrid in nature requiring at least 50% physical presence in the office.

    Principal Responsibilities

    Serve as an analytics expert in designing, developing, and implementing best in class analytic solutions.
    Create and deliver powerful insights from data through better visualization and storyboarding.
    Collaborate with internal and external partners to fully understand business requirements and desired business outcomes.
    Demonstrate execution proficiency in handing multiple medium-to-large analytics projects in a team environment that includes the rest of the Data Science team.
    Draft detailed scope for assigned projects, addressing suggested methodology and analytics plan.
    Execute on the analytics plan with appropriate data mining and analytical techniques.
    Perform quality assurance of data and deliverables for work performed by other Data Scientists and self.
    Ensure all project documentation is up to date and all projects are reviewed per analytics plan.
    Ensure project delivery within timelines and budget requirements.
    Build on team’s analytical skills and business knowledge.
    Enhance existing analytics techniques by promoting new methodologies and best practices in the Data Science field.
    Provide subject matter expertise and quality assurance of complex data-driven analytic projects.

    Qualifications

    Post-graduate degree (Masters or PhD would be an advantage) in a Quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Operational Research, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or equivalent.

    Professional Experience

    Minimum of 3-4 years of analytics expertise in applying statistical solutions to business problems
    Experience working in one or more of the Card Payments markets around the globe would be a distinct advantage.
    Good understanding of the Payments and Banking Industry including aspects such as consumer credit, consumer debit, prepaid, small business, commercial, co-branded and merchant payment solutions.
    Good knowledge of data, market intelligence, business intelligence, and AI-driven tools and technologies.
    Experience planning, organizing, and managing multiple large projects with diverse cross-functional teams.
    Demonstrated ability to incorporate new techniques to solve business problems.
    Demonstrated resource planning and delivery skills.

    Technical Expertise

    Expertise in distributed computing environments / big data platforms (Hadoop, Elasticsearch, etc.) as well as common database systems and value stores (SQL, Hive, HBase, etc.)
    Ability to write scratch MapReduce jobs and fluency with Spark frameworks
    Familiarity with both common computing environments (e.g. Linux, Shell Scripting) and commonly-used IDE’s (Jupyter Notebooks); proficiency in SAS technologies and techniques
    Strong programming ability in different programming languages such as Python, R, Scala, Java, Matlab, C++, and SQL
    Familiarity with solution architecture frameworks that rely on API’s and microservices
    Familiarity with common data modeling approaches, and ability to work with various datatypes including JSON, XML, etc.
    Ability to build data pipelines (e.g. ETL, data preparation, data aggregation and analysis) using tools such as NiFi, Sqoop, Ab Initio; familiarity with data lineage processes and schema management tools such as Avro
    Proficient in some or all of the following techniques: Linear & Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, Random Forests, K-Nearest Neighbors, Markov Chain Monte Carlo, Gibbs Sampling, Evolutionary Algorithms (e.g. Genetic Algorithms, Genetic Programming), Support Vector Machines, Neural Networks, etc.
    Expert knowledge of advanced data mining and statistical modeling techniques, including Predictive modeling (e.g., binomial and multinomial regression, ANOVA); Classification techniques (e.g., Clustering, Principal Component Analysis, factor analysis); Decision Tree techniques (e.g., CART, CHAID)
    Deliver results within committed scope, timeline and budget
    Very strong project management skills and experience
    Ability to travel within the SSA and CEMEA Region.

    Business Experience

    Results-oriented with strong problem solving skills and demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
    Good business acumen with a trackrecord in solving business problems through data-driven quantitative methodologies. Experience in payment, retail banking, or retail merchant industries is preferred
    Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible style
    Very detailed oriented, is expected to ensure highest level of quality/rigor in reports and data analysis
    Proven skills in translating analytics output to actionable recommendations and delivery  
    Experience in presenting ideas and analysis to stakeholders whilst tailoring data-driven results to various audience levels

    Leadership Competencies

    Demonstrates integrity, maturity and a constructive approach to business challenges
    Role model for the organization in showcasing core Visa Values
    Respect for the Individuals at all levels in the workplace
    Strive for Excellence and extraordinary results
    Use sound insights and judgments to make informed decisions in line with business strategy and needs
    Leadership skills include an ability to allocate tasks and resources across multiple lines of businesses and geographies. Leadership extends to ability to influence senior management within and outside Analytics groups.
    Ability to successfully persuade/influence internal stakeholders for building best-in-class solutions.
    Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible style.
    Exhibits intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning

    Apply via :

    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Inventory Auditor

    Inventory Auditor

    As a Stock Auditor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and efficient management of inventory and stock levels within our branches. You will be responsible for conducting stock audits, verifying inventory records, reconciling discrepancies, and providing insights to improve inventory control processes. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

    Conduct regular stock audits to verify physical stock levels against recorded data.
    Perform accurate and detailed counts of stock items, ensuring adherence to inventory control policies and procedures.
    Compare physical stock counts with inventory records, identifying discrepancies, and investigating potential causes.
    Reconcile any discrepancies through appropriate adjustments and documentation.
    Analyze stock data to identify trends, patterns, and potential issues. Generate reports and provide insights to management regarding stock accuracy, shrinkage, slow-moving items, and other relevant inventory metrics.
    Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of stock audits, adjustments, and inventory reports.
    Identify areas for process improvement in stock management, including the implementation of more efficient inventory control procedures.
    Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to propose and implement enhancements.
    Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices related to stock management and auditing.
    Maintain high levels of accuracy and integrity in all stock-related transactions and reporting.
    Utilize stock control systems or inventory management software to record stock movements, update inventory levels, and generate reports.
    Familiarize yourself with the features and functionalities of the systems to maximize efficiency.
    Work closely with other teams, such as purchasing, warehousing, and finance to facilitate accurate stock recording and reporting.
    Communicate effectively with team members to address stock-related issues and ensure smooth operations.
    Identify potential stock losses due to theft, damage, or other factors.
    Report any security concerns or incidents to appropriate personnel and participate in implementing preventive measures.
    Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to stock auditing and inventory control.
    Seek opportunities for professional development to enhance knowledge and skills in stock management.

    QUALIFICATIONS.

    Diploma or degree in PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN.
    3-4 years of proven experience in STOCK AUDITING, preferably in a retail or warehouse environment.
    Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
    Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
    Proficient in using stock management software and inventory control systems.
    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    Physical stamina to perform physical stock counts and lift/move stock when necessary.
    Knowledge of retail operations and stock management best practices.

    Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through www.snapstartalent.com/citywalkkenya or to jobs@citywalk.co.ke

    Apply via :

    jobs@citywalk.co.ke

  • Communication Advisor – Cell 5

    Communication Advisor – Cell 5

    MAIN FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSABILITIES

    The CA core role is to advise the Operations staff on strategic communications based on a good understanding of the context of countries within their portfolio, MSF’s operations and the dynamics of the communications environment relevant to the portfolio. The CA guides and supports field communication teams who are working closely with missions in developing & implementing communication strategies and plans aimed at achieving operational priorities and objectives. S/he also supports field communication teams in addressing communication needs and requests relayed from the MSF movement. And s/he contributes to achieving MSF’s social mission of bearing witness (temoignage) and speaking out outlined in our strategic communication orientations.

    Communications Strategy

    Together with the team in the cell unit and, jointly with the field coms teams working with the missions, assesses communication needs and priorities in order to advise and support in defining and designing a communication strategy and plan of activities to meet the objectives for each country/project;
    Advises and works with the cell, the mission and advocacy/humanitarian affairs colleagues, as needed, on MSF’s public positioning linked to the operations and to the issues identified as priorities where we operate; contributing to bearing witness (temoignage), drawing attention, alerting, mobilizing and/or denouncing on situations and conditions of populations we are assisting, as well as to ensure transparency and accountability towards our different stakeholders at local, regional and  global levels
    Works closely with the operational colleagues at both HQ and field levels to define the communication objectives and messaging and based on the targeted audience, propose the most optimum way in terms of format and channel to ensure the relevance and impact of the communication;
    Advises and supports field communication teams in implementing and assessing impact of communications strategies;
    Works closely with the OCBA Digital Advisor for operational communications to ensure operations and field communications teams engage in proper analysis of digital needs and integrate them in the overall communication strategies and plans as well as properly equip them to address these specific needs;
    Coordinates with CAs from other Operational Centers covering the same portfolio of countries to inform and understand each other’s priorities, strategies and plans, collaborate when possible on joint initiatives and enable intersectional field communication resources to implement our respective activities;
    Works in collaboration with Advocacy Managers/Humanitarian Affairs Officers (HAOs), members of OCBA’s reflection and analysis team (ARHP) to support advocacy efforts on topics and issues at stake in the countries covered according to the needs;
    Works in collaboration with the communications hubs based in the region to identify opportunities of media and digital engagement at international, regional and local levels and reinforce overall the implementation and impact of the communication strategies defined for the countries in the region.

    Communication Assessment, Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting

    Ensures with the support of the field communication resources, digital advisor and regional communication hubs as needed that the communication landscape (traditional and digital) is integrated in the context analysis of the country and is regularly updated (through the country communication framework, digital assessments);
    Ensures with the support of the field communication resources and digital advisor that monitoring is in place and is relayed to the operational colleagues;
    Keeps abreast of the public discourse, debates, narratives around the countries/projects/issues of the portfolio to advise Operations on opportunities for public positioning that would contribute to achieving operational objectives;
    Contributes to assessing risks identified by operations and advises on the role and potential impact of public positioning in mitigating those risks;
    Follows and analyzes the changing communications environment particularly on audience, segmentation, consumption of media, tools, timing, platforms, dissemination, etc.
    Supports field communication teams in assessing and reporting back on impact of coms initiatives by engaging relevant regional communication hubs, partner sections, IO depending on the targeted audience to gather their respective feedback;
    Overall contributes to reporting on OCBA’s operational communication unit’s goals and metrics linked to OCBA’s strategic orientations.

    Media management

    Advises and supports field coms teams in their media dissemination strategies including identification and segmentation of audience, deciding on choices of channels and types of content, as well as engaging relevant colleagues in the movement to optimize impact of communications. This includes proactively connecting the field and the region-based communications hubs as well as partner sections to maximize impact of the communication.
    Maintaining a network of media representatives following their relevant contexts and issues and facilitating exchanges between them and cell/field colleagues;
    Identify partnership opportunities with media in collaboration with MSF Spain’s media unit and that of other partner sections or regional hubs for communication initiatives (production and dissemination);
    Supports, facilitates and manages as needed with the field communication teams direct media requests and those from the movement, including field visits;
    Closely monitors the way contextual evolutions/MSF operations are reported in the media for each country/project to alert Operations and other CAs anytime an issue might/has come out in the media and provide guidance on how to handle it, together with Field Communications.

    Crisis Management

    Provides strategic advice to the desk and supports field coms teams in ensuring monitoring is in place, coms strategies (incl. scenarios, coms responses) are in place and relevant material is produced and shared for both internal and external communication;
    Acts as a key member of crisis incident management team when put in place;
    Contributes to crisis management related reviews and trainings

    Field operations & communications support

    Provides direct comms support through regular field assignments to the projects as needed (emergency, priority dossier, gap-filling…) and, together with the Field Communications resources (if in place), carry out field visits to assess communication needs, better understand the communications/media environment, define communication priorities with the field and coordination teams and support in developing key documents and material (e.g. a Country Communications Framework).
    Briefs and debriefs expatriates going to/from the field about MSF´s communications practices, guidelines, expectations and activities;
    Participates in the conception, preparation and implementation of communication training modules for both field operations and communications staff;
    Provides media/communications training to key spokespeople in the field and conduct information sessions on the role of communications to local staff, if Field Communications staff is not in place;
    Supports recruitment of Field Communications staff and provides induction about MSF’s communications practices, guidelines, expectations and activities;
    Advises and supports field coms teams by establishing concrete objectives, assisting them in prioritizing their workload, providing guidance and training, conducting appraisals & debriefings at the end of their assignment as well as supporting them in the implementation of their work as outlined in the earlier points;

    Content Production

    Oversees the production of communications materials gathered by field communication resources or directly by him/her (from field assignment), for the various audiences and channels targeted;
    Ensures that communications initiatives are made with proper preparation, implementation and dissemination (e.g. communication initiative framework, dissemination strategy, etc.) by engaging relevant colleagues (Creative Content Unit, relevant regional hubs or partner sections); 
    Ensures that communications strategies, action plans and materials, including those created by Field Communications teams, are consistent and compliant with MSF´s identity, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion guidelines and ethical standards;
    Works closely with the Creative Content Unit, relevant regional comms hubs or potential external partners, to jointly define and develop creative projects on OCBA’s operational comms priorities; 
    Contributes to- content for various MSF internal and external publications, such as the annual International Activity Report, newsletters, etc.;
    As needed, and in close coordination with Creative Content Unit and field comms teams, occasionally collects material (stories, digital content, photos, videos, etc.) and contributes to the production of content for external dissemination.

    Coordination, Back up & On call

    Participates in the relevant cell and operational meetings as needed;
    Participates and engages regularly with other communication colleagues from other sections covering same portfolio (regular calls, meetings); 
    Participates in the regular operational communication team and wider communication department meetings;
    Meets regularly and coordinates production of content with members of the Creative Content Unit;
    Covers temporarily for other team members or upon request of the Head of Operational Communication on other countries or topics;
    S/he is “on-call” for emergency communications some weekends and evenings.

    SELECTION CRITERIA

    Degree in communications, journalism, political science or other related degrees;
    Minimum four years of professional experience in communications/ advocacy/ humanitarian affairs with an international NGO;
    Knowledge and understanding of the media landscape internationally and regionally;
    Proven skills and experience in digital engagement and social media;
    Field experience with MSF or another humanitarian organization – highly desirable;
    Direct experience and knowledge of the region of the portfolio and its different political/humanitarian stakes;
    Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading in English / French and main language of the region. Knowledge of other languages of the region is an asset;
    Good understanding of humanitarian interventions, their principles and ethics;
    Track record of developing successful communication strategies;
    Experience in production of communications tools (written, digital and multimedia);
    Ability to analyze and synthesize complex and sensitive material accurately to produce content.

    Others

    Ability to handle a large volume of work and know how to prioritize ongoing vs. immediate needs appropriately;
    Strong capacity to deal with stress and short deadlines;
    Availability to travel to unstable contexts with very short notice;
    Possibly spends around 20-30% of his/her annual working time in the field.

    Apply via :

    s.org

  • Talent & Culture Manager Hotel Operations Casual

    Talent & Culture Manager Hotel Operations Casual

    Job Description
    Main Duties:

    Organization of HR administration & HR planning for all departments of the Hotel.
    Compilation of and adherence to financial budgets within payroll.
    Organization and monitoring of all administrative affairs within the HR department.
    Supervision of training activities within the Hotel (skills training & general training).

    Other Duties:            

    To assist in the building of an efficient team of ambassadors by taking an active interest in their welfare, safety and development. Ensure you encourage them to maintain good relationships with their colleagues and all other departments.
    To ensure that all ambassadors report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform/attire and nametag at all times. And to ensure they maintain a high standard of personal and hygiene and adhere to the hotel and department appearance standards.
    To ensure that all ambassadors provide a friendly, courteous and professional service at all times.
    To assist in the training of ambassadors ensuring that they have the necessary skills to perform their duties with the maximum efficiency and in the most productive manner.
    To supervise the ambassadors within the department, ensuring that the correct standards and methods of service are maintained as stated in the Hotel and Department Operations Manual.
    To ensure that the Department’s operational budget is strictly adhered to and that all costs are controlled and expenditure approved.
    To ensure that you and all the employees read the hotel’s Ambassador Handbook and have an understanding of and adhere to the hotel’s rules and regulations and in particular, the policies and procedures relating to Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
    To comply with local legislation and be conversant and act in accordance with any such matters relating to your department.
    To respond to any changes in the department as dictated by the needs of the industry, company or hotel.
    To be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capability as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments/areas if required, to meet business demands and guest service needs.
    To attend training and meetings as and when required.
    To conduct and/or contribute to regular Departmental Communication Meetings.
    To ensure rosters are posted and timesheets submitted on time.
    To ensure that all ambassadors are treated fairly and consistently as outlined in their terms and conditions of employment, local legislation, and company / hotel policies and procedures.
    To undertake duties of the Duty Manager as dictated by the Hotel’s Duty Managers Roster.
    Administration, ambassadors’ organization, hiring, remuneration, dismissal, General tasks.
    Management of ambassadors’ personal files, on the basis of incoming, hiring, transfer, promotion, resignation and other modification data.
    Compiles the operational staffing schedule / manning guide in co-ordination with the GM.
    Compiles accident statistics and handles all relevant accident reports.
    The Director of Talent & Culture shall designate executive positions that cannot be staffed by him/herself in the manning guide.
    He/she shall administer copies of qualifications for all executive positions.
    Updating of Talent & Culture manuals, salary, bonus, workbooks, etc.
    Is familiar with regulations and Talent & Culture guidelines issued by regional or corporate administration and ensures that they are applied accordingly.
    Strict adherence to legal regulations and work permit of ambassadors.
    Follow-up job application correspondences and ensure proper answering and filing of all documents, applications adverts, etc.
    Co-ordinates and initiates yearly performance evaluation for all ambassadors.
    Organizes monthly, quarterly and long service awards in good time as per policy.
    Monitors the insurance administration, notifies superior in case of deviation or irregularity.
    Monitors ongoing information of Talent & Culture with changes and other news of the city.
    Ensures proper job descriptions are available for all functions, continuously adapts them in co-ordination with relevant supervisors to operational requirements.
    Ensures proper filing of work procedures, operational rules and adapts them to new situation and requirements whenever necessary.
    Is responsible for recruiting in co-ordination with the various Department Heads.
    Analyzes the working atmosphere and discusses possible improvements with the Department Heads and supervisors and submits to GM.
    Supervises adherence to remuneration guidelines and discusses any deviations with GM.
    Surveys remuneration and social benefit policies of other competitors and compares them with our policies, on a yearly basis.
    Counseling of ambassadors in personal and professional matters.
    Conducts resignation interviews with all resigning ambassadors to establish reason patterns for resignation.
    Co-ordinates and supervises all kind of internal training of the Department Heads and supervisors.
    Ensures that departmental training schedules are established in advance every six month.
    Co-ordinates training activities with regional or corporate training departments.
    Ensures the general orientation during the introduction of new ambassadors.
    Organizes social and leisure activities in co-ordination with Department Heads for the ambassadors.
    Organization, supervision and maintenance of ambassador accommodation i.e regular inspection tours, sees that repair and improvement work is carried out, ensures inventories are taken and controls made upon check-in / check-out of ambassador rooms.
    Maintains good co-ordination and information with the Director of Finance/Paymaster.
    Establishes monthly reports according to requirements.
    Maintains a monthly overview of vacation and public holidays balance for all ambassadors and delivers a monthly consolidated summary to the relevant supervisors.
    He/she is familiar with all related company documentation and especially with the relevant Standards Manual for his/her field of responsibility.
    when required.

    Qualifications
    For this role as a Talent & Culture Manager, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

    Bachelor’s degree preferably in Human Resources Management or relevant field.
    Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Higher Diploma in HRM or equivalent.
    Professional certification in Human Resources Management/Membership with IHRM.
    At least 3-4 years’ work experience as an HR Manager.
    In-depth knowledge of Kenyan labor laws.
    Good interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
    You have management experience and are a strong leader.
    Previous experience working with hotel property management systems strongly preferred.

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  • Area Head of Customer Implementation

    Area Head of Customer Implementation

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Project Organisation and Planning:

    Develop a clear Project Charter for approval with an understanding of the Customer’s / Internal needs for each Project based on the Solutions signed off by the Customer/internal stakeholders in part of the opportunity win or any other assigned projects
    Drive the on-site setup and establish key operational processes readiness before Operations Go Live with internal stakeholders and Customers. It includes storage solution setup, WMS (Warehouse Management System), TMS, WCS, Business Requirements, Procurement, Testing, Recruitment, external vendors and Operational KPI activities
    Formalize Project Team organisation and work closely with Project Sponsors to achieve project objectives in a timely manner. Facilitate the Project Steering Committee Meeting for critical decision-making and escalation if any
    Develop and maintain project plans to include all systemic, operational, and customer requirements. Drive tasks to ensure that each project is completed promptly and meets the company and customer expectations using the global framework

    Project Execution & Communication:

    Manage multiple projects concurrently and reach out to the appropriate decision-makers and task owners on time to keep tasks on track. Actively seek to avoid delays to project progress by facilitating regular meetings to review progress, open issues and risk logs with project team members.
    Provide clear project communication and publish timely weekly project status reports to all stakeholders
    Monitor and control the project with scope change approval and timely tracking of the financial budget to ensure the project is delivered on schedule
    Perform project lesson learned and conduct handover to Operations upon project completion
    Adopt Maersk Project Implementation methodology, toolkits and templates to implement projects to provide clear project visibility for Global Metrics reporting and performance measurement
    Represent the company’s interests and protect the company’s image with the customer, related vendors, and external parties. Actively build a good rapport with customers and external stakeholders
    Provide feedback and share best practices with Region/Global for future enhancement to our Implementation Processes and tools

    Organisation and Planning:

    Guide Area Implementation Managers who are driving the project quality and compliance improvements
    Ensure Area Implementation Managers are adopting standard implementation frameworks
    Develop and retain skilled implementation managers for the area

    Execution & Communication:

    Provide clear visibility of project status to internal and external stakeholders, remove roadblocks and impediments to meet timelines and customer requirements
    Share learnings and best practices across the implementation community
    Assist in reviewing and improving the implementation methodology including, but not limited to project planning, stakeholder management and project execution

    WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
    Someone with:

    Minimum 3 – 4 years of relevant project management experience within the Logistics & Supply Chain industry
    PMP or similar project management training or certification highly desirable
    Contract Logistics/Warehousing/Transport operations know-how, relevant working experience in a warehouse highly preferable.
    Stakeholders Management experience.
    Fluent in English.
    Team leading experience
    Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and presentation
    Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, and Word

    Apply via :

    www.maersk.com

  • Business Analyst

    Business Analyst

    ROLE DESCRIPTION

    We are looking for a Business Analyst (BA) who will be part of our customer’s digital team. The BA will be required to demonstrate their understanding of the insurance industry and have played a role in the integration between business and technology in the insurance industry. The BA will need to also demonstrate an understanding of development processes e.g., Software Development Lifecycle, as well as be very analytical with problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues.

    RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS – To be successful in this role, you need to have:

    Minimum of 4 years in the capacity of a Business Analyst working on small to large/complex projects.
    Minimum of 3 years working in the insurance/finance industry with a solid working knowledge of insurance terminology and general policy workflows preferred.
    Document business requirement specifications and user stories based on business requirements workshops and discussions.
    Document as-is and to-be business processes-based business discovery workshops.
    Create a backlog of features and user stories that will form the basis for solution development.
    Design and implement an overall test strategy.
    Develop functional test plans for user stories and features under development.
    Develop technical test plans for all solutions being developed.
    Participate in all agile ceremonies such as daily standup, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and sprint retrospectives.
    Review work done to ensure alignment with stakeholder requirements.
    Work closely with multi-skilled and cross-functional teams e.g., architects, developers, business SME
    Draft technical specifications
    Strong analytical capabilities as well as strong problem-solving skills.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical writing skills.
    Basic knowledge in generating process documentation.

    Apply via :

    goodinfo.breezy.hr

  • Advertising Key Account Manager

    Advertising Key Account Manager

    Key Responsibilities

    Operating as a point of contact for all Key account managers and clients for all matters JAS. Developing strong relationships with both KAM and the client to ensure continuous, returning and growing business.
    Planning for Key account JAS campaigns. Receiving briefs from KAM/ Key account clients, campaign strategy and planning, campaign negotiations
    Liaising with cross functional teams to plan, execute and report on campaigns in a timely and effective manner.
    Responsible for driving campaign KPIs through day to day campaign optimization and regular alignment with both ad ops, key account managers and client campaign KPIs

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree
    Minimum of 4 years’ experience
    Brand DNA sensitivity is a plus.
    3 – 4 years’ experience managing online marketing campaigns: multi-channel management, at ease with marketing KPIs and campaign budget management
    Enjoying data crunching and at ease with large data sets and multiple sources of info
    Enjoying working with multi-stakeholders

    Apply via :

    boards.eu.greenhouse.io