Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 4 years

  • ICT Graphic Design

    ICT Graphic Design

    Background
    AKF EA has been contracted by UNICEF East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) and West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO) to;

    Develop, through a Human Centred Design Process, ICT for Learning process and toolkit to enable national and sub-national governments and schools to develop a deeper understanding of their current ICT capability and develop solutions to prototype and then implement
    Translate these documents into French and Portuguese
    Finalise a design for all tools and documents to enable these to be attractive and user friendly

    To date, AKF have completed the first deliverable and are in the process of translating the documents. AKF seeks the services of a consultant or organisation to work with AKF colleagues to create a design for the completed documents so these can be used across all 45 ESARO and WCARO countries by UNICEF, government, development partners, and schools. The consultant or organisation will be required to work remotely to:

    Develop a selection of prototype designs for AKF and UNICEF colleagues to feedback on
    Incorporate feedback into the draft design
    Finalise the design for all tools and documents in English, French, and Portuguese

    Consultant scope of work
    It is expected for the consultant or organisation to:

    Develop a minimum of three prototype designs
    Finalise an agreed design
    Apply the design to all tools and documents which include MS Word, MS Excel, and PDF
    Includes 12 tools for which there are between 1-3 documents per tool and an average of 15 pages per document

    Key deliverables
    Finalised design documents in English, French, and Portuguese
    Work Plan
    Activity and Deadline
    Submit minimum of three prototype designs – 15th May 2020
    Submit final draft design – 29th May 2020
    Submit all final documents in English, French and Portuguese – 12th June 2020

  • Senior Analyst, Scored Lending

    Senior Analyst, Scored Lending

    Job Details
    Risk Management: Understanding all risks – from the economic to the political – that could affect our global business, and offering guidance to all parts of the bank.
    Job Purpose

    To source and transform data into information as input into effective credit portfolio insights and analytics for allocated PBB products/segments for the credit lifecycle for scored lending (e.g. originations, account management, collections) in line with PBB objectives.
    To automate relevant production reports to improve the reporting, data extraction and information preparation processes.

    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Business Requirements

    Sources appropriate data and prepares meaningful and accurate management information (MIS) for allocated portfolios to support Business, Operational, Credit and Finance Reporting.
    Collects and collates the appropriate data for report generation.
    Conducts in-depth analysis of user needs and prepares the appropriate reporting where required (based on urgency and priority)
    Executes all new reporting requirements.
    Provides the necessary big data where required based on business requirements.

    Data Transformation and Reporting

    Validates data accuracy by performing standard reconciliation – remediates any data discrepancies or escalates for assistance where required.
    Optimises current reporting processes and provides input into the development of reporting processes to meet timelines.
    Automates relevant production reports to improve the reporting, data extraction and information preparation processes through using appropriate scheduling toolsets.

    Reporting and Analytics process

    Extracts, stores, manipulates, processes, analyses and provides information for standardised and bespoke reporting.
    Continuously monitors and tests processes and data to detect errors in order to improve reporting efficiencies.
    Interprets data into information following collation of large sources of disparate data.
    Writes SAS/SQL coding in line with reporting requirements and as far as possible implements automated scheduling.
    Adheres to timelines for new and existing reporting requirements.
    Stays abreast of all changes of how the Customer Decision Engine (CDE) works to qualify and non-qualify customers for lending limits.

    Trend Analysis

    Analyses portfolio trends and any changes thereof followed by a detailed investigation to determine the root cause – extracts the relevant account level data as input into portfolio reporting.
    Identifies and highlights data quality issues that affect the accuracy of insights and analytics.
    Keeps up to date with insights and analytics best practice to ensure new and improved designs and products provide improved value to stakeholders.
    Identifies and reports any portfolio risk appetite breaches across the countries.
    Prepares reports on ROE portfolio performance.
    Reconciles all the daily/weekly/monthly reporting outputs and resolves any issues identified (such as operational issues).

    Governance

    Adheres to approved toolsets when setting up portfolio management reports.
    Adheres to data governance principles as prescribed by the Enterprise Data Office (EDO).

    Knowledge sharing

    Upskills country stakeholders on principles of data extraction, transformation and visualisation.
    Shares knowledge and information on data coding with the Country and Head Office Teams.
    Tracks usage of measurement tools created.

    Stakeholder Management

    Proactively communicates the progress of delivery of reporting requirements, where necessary.
    Discusses and negotiates timelines on reporting requirements (as it pertains to data) whilst ensuring regular standardised monthly requirements are still delivered (i.e. data extraction, manipulation and visualisation) and seeks line management approval where required if SLA’s could be breached.
    Manages and resolves escalated queries regarding data anomalies that are detected that impacts accuracy of reporting.

    Preferred Qualification and Experience

    A degree in business commerce or risk management or degree with a statistical focus e.g. BSc. SQL/SAS/Qlik proficiency is essential.
    3-4 years experience in credit data analytics within a personal and business banking environment with specific focus on the credit life cycle. Experience in (preferably credit) data exploitation and business intelligence development and implementation. Experience in the extraction, transformation and visualisation of data using bank approved toolsets e.g. SAS / SQL / Python / Qliksense.

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise
    Behavioural Competency

    Interpreting Data
    Examining Information
    Checking Details
    Documenting Facts
    Team Working
    Completing Tasks
    Meeting Timescales
    Understanding People
    Interacting with People
    Exploring Possibilities
    Producing Outputs
    Taking Action
    Upholding Standards

  • Project Coordinator

    Project Coordinator

    Department:  Sales
    Position reports to: The General Manager
    Job Purpose Summary
    Objectives will be set under three parameters:

    Performance and Quality
    Budget
    Time to Completion

    Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

    Develop  project plans and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility is done
    Monitor the quality to customer and stakeholder.
    Research market trends and advice management
    Develop specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with the goals and objectives of the project to ensure successful implementation and turnover of the process
    Establish effective project communication platforms and timelines, and ensure their execution.
    Coordinate relevant team members to ensure all projects are focused on specific deliverables and schedules. Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
    Meet with project team members to identify areas of improvement and resolve issues.
    Identify and  design risk mitigation plans of action
    Report on project progress, offer viable solutions and opportunities as they arise
    Ensure effective allocation and availability of resources, Manage resources to make sure the schedule is on track
    Oversee and document  all incoming and outgoing project
    Submit project deliverables and ensure that they adhere to quality standards.
    Facilitate change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.

    Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

    Must be a Diploma/Degree Holder in Project Management and planning
    At least 3-4 years’ experience in an F.M.C.G company.
    Strong understanding of market dynamics and requirements

    Person Specifications:

    Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills
    Must have leadership and managerial skills
    A passionate, self- motivated, energetic, creative and enthusiastic team play who is change oriented
    Build trust, drive execution, foster innovation, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity
    Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationship with all support departments
    Ability to work under pressure.

  • Field Sales Executive

    Field Sales Executive

    Job description
    Seeking an experienced field sales executive to attract new clients, win new accounts, and maximize profitability within his or her sales territory. Candidates will work prospects through the entire sales cycle, including developing new leads, educating prospects, and turning interested shoppers into long-term customers. Monthly salary paid will be inclusive of a retainer and commission.
    Responsibilities

    Close new deals at a high rate
    Build relationships with existing customers
    Cultivate new leads within the sales territory
    Travel throughout the territory and visit customers on a recurring basis
    Manage multiple accounts simultaneously
    Maintain records of all sales leads and/or customer accounts
    Represent the brand during all customer and prospect interactions
    Provide a concise description of the products and services to the customers and also drawing attention to the benefits
    Monitor the company’s industry competitors, new products, and market conditions, including prices of products and the demand.
    Totally focus on increasing the business by making various sales targets and estimating sales targets

    Qualifications

    Bachelors’ degree in sales and marketing or related field
    3 – 4 years proven work experience as a salesperson
    Should be competitive and confident
    Should be able to take initiatives and work on their own to achieve targets.
    Be a good team player.
    He/ She should be excellent with both verbal and written communication.
    Should have good knowledge of the industry and should be good with numbers to be able them to work on financial reports.

  • HR Coordinator

    HR Coordinator

    Position Overview
    As HR Coordinator you will provide local HR support in Kenya as well as support other countries within East and Central Africa (Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe) in close cooperation with the Associates Experience Center in Warsaw, Poland.
    In this role you will be expected to act as the local face of the Associates Experience Center and serve as its ambassador in local markets to ensure that the operating model of the Associate Services is followed.
    Key Responsibilities

    Education and Support for Employees: Educate associates on the Associate Services Operation model to ensure that they are confident in using the HR tools and processes.
    Employee Records Management: Employee personnel files and records management and administration for the business unit, to meet statutory requirements for government inspection and audits. Create and archive HR files in accordance with legal regulations and ensure a classification and identification process for access for auditing purposes as needed. Provide data and documents for audits as required.
    Wet Signatures: Coordinate getting wet signatures for contracts and other HR-related documents in East and Central Africa against the chart of authority.
    Learning/Training Administration and Coordination: Provide ‘on the ground’ support for training delivered locally, in cooperation with Coca-Cola University/Talent & Development Manager (distribution of training materials, ensuring correct set-up of the venue, ordering catering and providing local assistance to the training facilitators, PO creation).
    Mobility Administration: Provide support to the in-bound assignees with locally required documents (such as visa or work permit) and forms in cooperation with the Mobility team and the vendor.
    Compensation & Benefits On-site Coordination: Provide support to the C&B team in any related local activities, to make sure that the benefits programs are managed and maintained according to the plans and according to the local legislation. Provide administration support for leave management and service awards process.
    On-boarding: Collect all necessary documents from new hires and make sure the documents have been filled in and signed as required by the local rules or legislation. Organize and deliver an on-boarding session for new hires regarding local rules, local benefits, HR support model etc.
    Separations: Support local separations process for any required local activities in close cooperation with Separation Analyst, ER and other Associate Services functions. Oversee and ensure the separation checklists are gathered and sent to respective HR team prior to the final separation date.
    Coordination of Temporary Staff: End-to-end coordination and providing administrative support for temporary staffing in close cooperation with external agencies and managers.
    Coordination of Interns and Graduate Trainees: Recruitment, coordination of the payroll cycle, preparation of calculations, new hire and termination documents.
    Other HR Administration: Prepare reports as required by local authorities and headcount reports for the BU. Purchase Order creation and invoicing administration for HR related activities, preparation of reports and calculations, org charts updates etc.
    Support Local Initiatives: Provide support to locally driven initiatives for Employee Engagement.

    What You Need To Be Successful

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources / Social Sciences or a related field or equivalent related work experience
    HR Generalist background and/or experience in shared-services organization desirable
    3-4 years of experience in HR administration/generalist roles
    Organized and logical and professional in communications with others
    English (oral and written) communication fluency essential
    Focus on timely and consistent execution with quality, strong attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and prioritize
    Being a change agent – ability to live with and manage ambiguity
    Curiosity and continuous learning and process Improvement mindset and delivery
    Continuous networking with colleagues and clients
    Cross-cultural sensitivity
    Experience in case management tools usage will be an advantage

  • Jems Help Desk User Support Assistant – French & Portugese

    Jems Help Desk User Support Assistant – French & Portugese

    Reporting to the Senior Software Engineer, the Help Desk User Support Assistant is responsible for JEMS support and training of JEMS users in all Jhpiego country offices and specifically to the French and Portuguese-speaking country offices.
    Responsibilities:

    Provide first level user support to JEMS global users across different time zones
    Open, categorize and transition tickets to the various stages to closure in JIRA
    Provide remote support to global users to sort out JDR related issues on their machines.
    Differentiate enhancement requests, system bugs, client requests and escalate them appropriately
    Maintain a log or documentation of system and training gaps to help improve the system; maintain the lessons learnt log and the FAQ site
    Assist the development team in setup and testing of new countries and modules
    Write user documentation and other help-related materials in English, French and/or Portuguese
    Provide remote JEMS training support to global users using skype and other media platforms
    Maintain new country test scripts by improving them and filing them per ISTS process and procedures.

    Required Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science or related field
    Three years’ experience in help desk support of Enterprise Systems, customer service and user training.
    Must be able to speak and write in English and French/Portuguese.
    Knowledge of computer operations, data analysis, database management, and technical support
    Knowledge in the use and support of windows operating system and other OS’s.Knowledge in the use and use of various internet browsers
    Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of deadlines.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate with senior management, technical staff, as well as non-technical end users
    Excellent computer proficiency particularly working with Office 365
    Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
    Willing to work outside prescribed work hours, especially during peak periods

  • Cost Accountant

    Cost Accountant

    MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
    Creating and adjusting bill of materials for all KML products in SAP, ensure accuracy of prices of materials, finished and semi-finished products, ensure accuracy of Standard / Lean and Final product costing.
    KEY DELIVERABLES FOR THIS POSITION

    Ensure accuracy of product costing.
    Monitor actual v/s budgeted Consumption of Materials and other variables for control purposes.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Executing the departmental strategy through processes and procedures/standard achieve the institutions objectives
    Monitor Consumptions of Materials and Variances thereof for adjustments to reflect actual usage
    Monitor and verify raw material costing to ensure correct material prices and product costs are maintained and updated in the system for correct and timely management reports.
    Period End Closure related to Production
    Timely and accurate footwear profitability reports quarterly
    Timely and accurate product Costing, simulations and analysis for the division to enable correct decision making by management
    Creation and adjustment of BOM’s in SAP

    Benchmarking and implementing best practices in manufacturing & respective areas of worK
    Implementing product quality, customer & Service Excellence and Change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture

    Academic Qualifications
    Diploma in business related field
    Professional Qualifications
    CPA part I
    Job / Functional Skills

    Financial management
    Analytical and decision making skills
    People management
    Budgeting and financial planning
    Reporting and Presentation skills.

    General Skills

    Teamwork
    Communication Skills
    IT skills
    Time Management

    Behavior

    Customer centric
    Ownership
    Continuous improvement
    Leadership

    Experience
    At-least 3-4 year(s) relevant experience

  • Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Consultancy Services of “Database Management system

    Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Consultancy Services of “Database Management system

    The Scope of Consultancy Services for “Database management system ” involves the following;
    The selected consultant is required to develop a software system / methodology to be used to digitize the collection of data by field agents:

    The system should be availed in an online setup with accessibility from the internet.
    The system should support different methods of uploading / capturing data as obtained by field agents including but not limited to:

    Capture via computer devices (Web)
    Capture via Mobile devices (SMS / App / WAP).
    Storage of manually filled forms in a digital format i.e. Images for audit purposes.

    The system should provide a mechanism to design field forms for use by agents.
    The system should have a simple and intuitive front end design.
    The system should have a backend to enable admins setup frontend enabling configs
    The system should have automated backup and high availability mechanism.
    The consultant will provide support/training/updates for the life of the system based on contractual agreements.
    The system should generate the necessary alerts to system users.
    The consultant is expected to advise JCCP on the proper hardware and software to adopt to ensure smooth running of the system capabilities.

    Deliverable and Time Frame
    Deliverable
    Time Frame

    Requirements gathering- 2days
    System design and presentation to JCCP. Proposal review and contract agreements.- 4 days
    System development- 30 days
    System testing against requirements- 7 days
    System implementation- 3 days
    User training and on-boarding (field and office)- 3 days
    System maintenance- infinite
    Total- 49 days**

    Consultancy payment
    This will be a fixed term contract with payments based on certified satisfactory deliverables. The 1st Installment of 70% fee payment will made upon submission of approved designing of the “Database management system” and adoption of engagement contract. The final 30% payment made upon satisfactory completion and submission of the final materials. The design will be satisfactory after meeting the requirements of JCCP.
    Required Experience

    Experience in system design preferable web applications.
    Experience in dealing with NGO and especially in interpersonal interaction programs.
    Conversant with the latest system design and data analysis methods.
    Previous works on similar projects is an added advantage

    Eligibility
    The interested consultant should submit the following documents;

    Tax compliance certificate.
    Personal Pin Number.
    Curriculum Vitae.
    Samples of past work.

  • Finance Associate

    Finance Associate

    Position Overview
    The purpose of the position is to provide financial management support to UAF-Africa financial operations, including and not limited to accurate budgets development, grant administration, preparation of management reports, cash flows and statutory compliance, oversee the implementation of the finance system, policies and procedures under the direct guidance of the FOD.
    Specific Responsibilities

    Financial Management Support
    Preparation of payment vouchers upon validation of the underlying documents;
    Updating QuickBooks;
    Carrying out monthly bank reconciliations;
    Filing monthly returns such as PAYE, NSSF, NHIF etc.;
    Agent to the bank i.e. taking wire instructions and other letters to the bank, cashing cheques and depositing cash refunds;
    Coordinating with HR to ensure timely preparation of payroll and other staff entitlements;
    Co-signatory for payments within set limits.
    Programmes and Administrative Support
    Grants administration – timely voucher preparation of sub-grants awarded and informing the grantmaking team;
    Provide logistical support for travel, participation at meetings and various bookings for convenings, and staff retreats;
    Sourcing office supplies and services;
    Monitor the work of the Administrative Assistant in ensuring the smooth running of the Nairobi office and staff working virtually across the African continent;
    Ensure updating of the fixed assets register & office equipment list, and ensure safe use/custody;
    Ensure all Fund’s equipment and assets are fully insured at all times.
    Financial Operations and Management
    Maintenance of documented accounting policies and procedures;
    Compile management reports that include funding trends analysis, risks analysis, budget variances,
    Compute various financial reports in a timely way and in the required format.
    Liaise with the external auditors for project audits and institutional audits, and implement audit recommendations
    Ensuring compliance to statutory regulations e.g. NGO returns
    Funds Management
    Assist the FOD to forecast cashflow position and available funds for investment activities;
    Monitor the budget and ensure that there are sufficient funds for planned program activities as assigned by the FOD;
    Monitor for variances, and advise the FOD accordingly;
    Monitor cash/bank balances for effective reporting.
    Budgeting
    Assist with preparation of our annual budget, proposal budgets and donor financial reports.
    Other Responsibilities
    Providing periodic reports for internal/external communications to the team and other stakeholders;
    Assisting the Finance & Operations Director to prepare finance reports for presentation to the Board as and when required;
    Maintaining open and fluid communications with all vendors and contractors;
    Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Finance & Operations Director.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies/ Accounting or equivalent
    CPA (K)

    Skills and Experience

    3-4 years relevant work experience;
    Budgeting and financial management skills;
    Working knowledge of feminist and women’s rights organisations and movements;
    An appreciation of gender equality and women’s rights issues, particularly in the African settings;
    Ability to interface sensitively with people from various social, economic, political, cultural and religious backgrounds;
    Familiarity with grantmaking is an added advantage;
    Experience working with Quickbooks software an added advantage;
    Good communication skills;
    Strong problem- solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis;
    High level of integrity and commitment;
    Passionate about UAF-Africa’s mission, committed to teamwork, and achieving results through effective teams;

    Work Environment

    This is a regional position that involves some national and regional travel;
    UAF-Africa is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices;
    In order to build the strongest possible workforce, UAF-Africa actively seeks a diverse applicant pool;

    The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

  • East Africa Agronomist

    East Africa Agronomist

    We are looking for a driven, creative and independent person to join a high-performing, flexible team as an East Africa Agronomist. You will support PAD agronomy operations and scale-up activities in Kenya and East Africa by strengthening PAD agronomy expertise and by developing the content of PAD mobile information campaigns.
    Responsibilities
    The East Africa Agronomist will be responsible for the following main tasks:

    Provide overall agronomy expertise and information to the PAD teams in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and any new East African countries where PAD may expand to;
    Develop, refine and revise agronomic content of mobile information campaigns implemented by PAD or by PAD’s partners (including Governments, NGOs, etc.);
    Gather and compile scientific evidence on key agriculture topics to better inform the design of mobile interventions in PAD countries in East Africa;
    Support on-going projects in Kenya (MoA-INFO SMS platform, One Acre Fund projects), in Rwanda (One Acre Fund projects), Uganda (UCAT project), and Zambia;;
    Support any new projects that may require agronomic expertise in East Africa;
    Support and supervise PAD Agronomy Associate in Kenya as well as other (junior) agronomist staff within the team, including interns;
    Provide support in managing relationships with existing partners across multiple projects; and
    Support partnership development activities by identifying and meeting potential partner organizations in East Africa.

     
    Qualifications and experience

    Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy or a closely related field
    Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
    Fluency in English. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
    Strong experience in agricultural extension work and farmer-facing trainings
    3-4 years’ experience working with smallholder production systems in the tropics/subtropics
    Strong interest in and commitment to PAD’s mission to leverage technology to improve the lives of the poor at scale
    Ability to work under time pressure, solve problems creatively and work in inter-disciplinary environment
    Willingness to travel to project sites and conduct field work.
    Experience working on agricultural programs and developing content.
    Previous work experience in developing countries.

     Position details

    Full time
    Start date: January 2020
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya
    Compensation: Commensurate with experience

    To apply, please visit the PAD website and use the online application form. The job position will be reviewed on a rolling basis and open until the position is filled.