Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 4 years

  • Advisor- People & Culture

    Advisor- People & Culture

    Job description
    Achieving A&K’s ambitious strategic priorities will be complex and challenging. Its continued success will be dependent on building and retaining a world-class team. The successful candidate will offer HR Business Advisory work as well as co-lead the implementation a talent management suite. This will be a fixed term contract, initially for ONE YEAR with possibility of extension. He/she will be a trusted People advisor to our internal clients and should be able to support the implementation, training and adoption of the talent management system. This will include uploading clean data into the system and ensuring the functions of the system are well aligned to efficiently meet the needs of AKI.
    The role will report to the Manager of P&C. It will also involve coordinating closely on people matters with other senior stakeholders including the A&K’s Partners, head of P&C, the senior management team as well as a range of advisers and support providers.
    In more detail, the areas of responsibility include:

    HR Advisory Support

    Provide support to the recruitment, on boarding, employee engagement, training, performance management and separation processes.
    Act as a trusted advisor to our internal clients on adhoc P&C matters.
    Assist in creating the relevant P&C people analytics dashboards.
    Support the integration and regionalisation of best practices across AKI.

    Special projects

    Following direction from the vendors project lead, create the data needed and ensure it is uploaded as per the vendors requirements.
    Assist the P&C team to populate clean data in the correct format required by the system.
    Work together with the project lead to ensure the system is correctly configured and processes are mapped accordingly.
    Work with the P&C team to formulate recruitment databases that will cover requisition management, candidate management, offers, onboarding and career centre development.
    Work closely with the head of P&C to ensure the automation of the performance management system and process.
    In liaison with the manager of P&C, ensure the learning management, career development & succession planning modules are uploaded- at the right time.
    Champion staff trainings and act as the system administrator.
    Support the roll out of the talent management system across AKI.

    The role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Experience and personal qualities
    This role will require a high calibre and experienced HR professional with the highest levels of ambition and commitment.
    The following experience is preferred:

    Bachelor Degree in Business, Psychology, HR or a related field from a recognised institution.
    At least of 3-4 years of relevant work experience.
    Experience as a HR Manager or a HR Business Partner/ Advisor in a Professional services firm.
    Experience offering advisory or practice support across all areas in the HR value chain.
    Working in an organisation that has a Human Capital Management system. Preferably SAP, Oracle or Deltek.

    The following personal qualities are preferred:

    Ability to deal well with ambiguity, including excellent flexibility and adaptability.
    Firm commitment to the highest standards of quality.
    Excellent planning and organisational skills.
    Tenacious go getter with high analytical rigour.
    Ability to learn quickly in a highly dynamic and fast-moving environment.
    Excellent emotional intelligence, team skills including empathy, awareness and the ability to develop highly collaborative relationships.
    Courageous and able to challenge with credibility and sensitivity.
    Action-orientated and innovative.
    A commitment to A&K’s behaviours.

  • Digital Marketing Manager HR Consultancy IT Manager National Route to Market Manager Real Estate General Manager Risk & Compliance Manager Executive Sous Chef Security Firm Store Manager Legal Manager Procurement Manager Group General Manager Printer Operator

    Digital Marketing Manager HR Consultancy IT Manager National Route to Market Manager Real Estate General Manager Risk & Compliance Manager Executive Sous Chef Security Firm Store Manager Legal Manager Procurement Manager Group General Manager Printer Operator

    Our client is currently seeking to fill a position of a Digital Marketing Manager to develop, implement, track and optimize our digital marketing campaigns across all its digital channels.
    Responsibilities

    Plan, execute and oversee all the social media strategy for the company web marketing database, email, social media and display advertising campaigns
    Plan, build a, maintain and managing digital marketing campaigns
    Assess and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns, and assess against goals
    Managing online brand and product campaigns to raise brand awareness.
    Identify trends and insights, and optimize spend and performance based on the insights
    Plan, execute, and measure experiments and conversion tests
    Collaborate with internal teams to create landing pages and optimize user experience
    Utilize strong analytical ability to evaluate end-to-end customer experience across multiple channels and customer touch points
    Collaborate with agencies and other vendor partners
    Evaluate emerging technologies.
    Developing strategies to drive online traffic to the company website.
    Tracking conversion rates and making improvements to the website.
    Responsibility for planning and budgetary control of all digital marketing
    Evaluating customer research, market conditions and competitor data.

    Requirements

    Degree/ Diploma  in Business  related field
    3-4 Years  working experience in digital marketing

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  • Tech Operations Lead

    Tech Operations Lead

    Job description
    The Tech & Operations Lead is responsible for coordinating the technical development of new tools and operational processes for new products created by the MicroEnsure Labs team in Kenya and as required, in other MicroEnsure countries.
    Prior to product launch, this role will design and build data collection tools and outline technical requirements for any needed app, database and web development. You will support early market tests by helping to build simple pre-launch tools and processes. As products launch, you will optimise business processes, improve technological tools and organise, manage, and administer the data generated by live products. Operationally, you should ensure robust data collection and error checking, produce reports to measure Key Performance Indicators and ensure financial accuracy. Technologically, the job will entail outlining technical specifications for apps, mobile web and cloud databases, managing quotes, testing technology prior to launch, identifying and tracking bugs and coordinating updates and improvements to the tools we create. The products and tools developed by the Tech and Operations Lead should be customer-centric, drawing on direct and in-direct input from potential end-customers.
    The ideal candidate should have a high level of integrity, a strong eye for detail and be a proactive problem solver.
    Key Responsibilities Include:

    Participate in and sometimes lead product development efforts
    Develop and implement procedures for monitoring the operational effectiveness of the business
    Design data collection methodology for Labs projects
    Develop technical specifications and requests for proposal for mobile and mobile-web applications as well as cloud-databases and portals to access the data.
    Liaise with development resources on project management
    Monitor and report on product performance
    Develop and maintain documentation for operational processes and procedures.
    Advise on technical requirements and clearly explain and justify technical components necessary to implement Labs projects
    Obtain, manage and assess quotes for professional technical development

    Qualifications & Skills

    4-year degree qualification required, preferably in a subject related to math or computer sciences
    At least 3 years’ work experience, preferably in an international organisation
    Experience in developing and improving operational delivery processes
    Ability to perform business analysis by utilizing operational, financial and other data
    Understanding of technical infrastructure for mobile phone and mobile web applications.
    Knowledge of coding basics and limitations of software
    Ability to clearly define algorithms for technical specifications to pass on to a developer.
    Experience working on development of mobile phone and web applications as a developer, collaborator, or manager.
    Working knowledge of databases and database management tools.
    Coding / software development experience a plus: Java, HTML5, Android and iOS, SQL, MySQL, AWS preferred
    Ability to work autonomously and take initiative; demonstrate self-motivation and energy, work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
    Extraordinary interpersonal and communications skills, especially with customers and in customer service situations.
    Flexibility: willingness to work long hours, nights or weekends in order to make the project a success.
    Grit and persistence in trying to test our new products and the ability to not be discouraged.
    Experience working cross-culturally, and on tools or products for both a local and international user base.
    Proactive and inherently motivated to do your work, and do it well.
    Willingness to work as a team member with people across geographies and cultures
    Fluency in spoken and written English essential, local language knowledge preferred
    Expert knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel

  • IT Sales Executive

    IT Sales Executive

    Position Summary
    The candidate should have enterprise solution sales experience in manufacturing, retail and distribution. The person in this role will be relied upon to maintain and grow current client accounts as well as aggressively pursue new business. This role will have uncapped commission and there is a lot of opportunity for success.
    Responsibilities

    Understanding customers’ diverse, specific business needs and applying product knowledge to meet those needs
    Cold-calling to create interest in products and services, generate new business leads and arrange meetings
    Identifying and developing new business through networking and courtesy and follow-up calls
    Preparing and delivering customer presentations and demonstrations of the software, articulately and confidently
    Marketing and promoting a portfolio of products by writing and designing sales literature and attending industry events
    Maintaining awareness and keeping abreast of constantly changing software and hardware systems and peripherals
    Developing effective sales plans using sales methodology
    Providing technical advice to customers on all aspects of the installation and use of computer systems and networks, both before and after the sale
    Advising on software features and how they can be applied to assist in a variety of contexts such as accounting, manufacturing or other specialist areas
    Meeting sales targets set by managers and contributing to team targets
    Networking with existing customers to maintain links and promote additional products and upgrades
    Handling hardware or software problems and faults and referring on to specialist technical colleagues
    Responding to tender documents, writing proposals, reports and supporting literature
    Managing workload to organize and prioritize daily and weekly goals
    Contributing to team or progress meetings to update and inform colleagues

    Requirements

    Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in software solution sales in East African market
    Must be self-motivated to drive the business growth
    Must have good communication & presentation skills
    Be the bridge between clients and delivery team

  • Structural Engineer Legal Officer Procurement Manager Tour Consultant

    Structural Engineer Legal Officer Procurement Manager Tour Consultant

    Ref No 3293
    Duma works is looking to recruit a Structural Engineer for Esto Africa: a reputable Real Estate Development firm in Kenya.
    About the Job
    Esto Africa , a real estate consultancy and construction firm, seeks to recruit a competent, highly motivated and resultoriented individual for the position of Structural Engineer who will be responsible for analyzing, designing, planning and research structural components to achieve design goals and ensure the safety and comfort of users or occupants
    Responsibilities

    Providing structural design and supervision inputs in respect of projects undertaken by the company
    Production of design using AutoCAD or any other computer programs as necessary
    Preparation and production of project reports
    Undertaking in-house design reviews,Liaising with clients and other consultants in the course of the project,Preparation of contract documents and any other related documents
    Supervision of employees/ trainees who may be placed under your guidance, Attending to site inspections and site meetings

    Qualifications

     Bachelor’s degree in civil and structural engineering
    At least 3– 4 years relevant work experience in structural design and detailing of building structures
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Demonstrates sound work ethics
    Proficient in AUTOCAD/ARCHICAD

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  • Mechanic Job

    Mechanic Job

    Job Description
    Roles & Responsibilities:

    Examine vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately
    Examine vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair maintain and upgrade
    Conducting routine maintenance work to ensure vehicle functionality and longevity
    Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner & performing preventive maintenance
    Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems
    Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
    Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
    Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users
    Keep logs of work and report on issues

    Minimum Requirements

    Diploma in Mechanical Engineering preferably Automotive Engineering
    3 – 4 Years’ experience in reputable company with proven experience as auto mechanic
    Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles
    Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods
    Valid driving license
    Mature, flexible and able to work with minimal supervision.
    Good interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Emergency Preparedness Specialist

    Emergency Preparedness Specialist

    Job description
    Requisition ID: req1126
    Sector: Emergency ResponsePROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
    The IRC is one of the first humanitarian organisations to bring together specific disciplines involved in violence prevention and response (VPR) in conflict affected settings to ensure collaborative and still specialized support to survivors and those at risk of violence. Over the past 20 years, the IRC has pioneered and implemented programs that prevent and respond to violence against women and children, as well as other vulnerable groups in refugee settings and in other conflict-affected contexts, making the IRC a global leader in this field. The IRC presently implements programming in partnership with local communities to meet the safety, health and psychosocial needs of women, children and others experiencing violence, exploitation and abuse in contexts of conflict and displacement. The IRC manages VPR programmes in 26 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Haiti, with funding from governments, the UN, foundations, and private donors. Since 2010, the IRC has been building its work with local partners to advance emergency preparedness and emergency response capacity in the field, specific to the response to gender-based violence (GBV).The VPRU Emergency Preparedness Specialist supports an initiative that brings together women’s rights organizations, activists, academics, community-based organisations, non-governmental organisations, and regional civil society networks to ensure women and girls are protected from GBV in emergencies. This will be achieved through:Strengthening the technical and operational capacity of women’s rights organizations and networks to prepare and respond to GBV in emergencies.Supporting women’s rights organizations and network to actively contribute and influence global humanitarian policies, strategies and funding decisions.Promoting good practices, learning and information sharing among GBV preparedness and response actors and networks.In this role, the VPRU Emergency Preparedness Specialist coordinates with and ensures that the priorities of local and regional partners drive the initiative’s work, while also overseeing development of technical resources and the organization of field-based and remote capacity strengthening. The VPRU Emergency Preparedness Specialist will travel to East Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia to support the initiative and local organizations that are part of GBV response and prevention in crises.
    The VPRU Emergency Preparedness Specialist is a member of VPRU and reports to the VPRU Deputy Director for Emergencies.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Supporting local GBV expertise and emergency response to GBV
    Organize and lead GBV Emergency Preparedness and Response Training of Trainers (ToT) for NGO network staff and member organizations;
    Oversee the further evolution of the IRC’s GBV Emergency Preparedness and Response training package to include materials covering inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that training participants are equipped to design and lead programming for women and girls of different age groups and abilities, ethnic or religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc.;
    Using new materials on inclusivity and diversity, as well as IRC materials on context-responsive approaches to GBV programming in emergencies (e.g., mobile service provision, urban approaches, etc.), organize and carry out deep dive workshops for NGO Network staff and members;
    Support and reinforce strong eye-to-eye collaboration with NGO Networks and support their work cascade the trainings and deep dives out to network member organizations operating in refugee recipient locations and conducting programming for women and girls, and/or providing GBV prevention and response services;
    Ensure the monitoring, documentation and dissemination of learning on supporting local GBV expertise and emergency response to GBV.
    Accountability to women and girls in humanitarian response
    Ensure – through program design and practice, team capacity and behavior – that the people the IRC serves drive our action, are part of the design and implementation of programs, and that their access to services and programs is meaningful and safe;
    Support the IRC’s Women at Work in Emergencies Network, in close collaboration with the Emergency Unit and the Gender Equality Unit.VPRU emergency preparedness and response priorities
    Work with VPRU in the development of emergency preparedness and response strategies and tools;
    Communicate new approaches and best practices in the localization of emergency response work.
    Compliance and grant management
    Ensure compliance with IRC policy and procedures throughout the program team and activities;
    Prepare high quality and timely donor and management reports on grants and sector activities;
    Contribute to the development of VPRU proposals and budgets for international donors, and work in close collaboration with IRC grants and finance staff to finalize proposals and respond to any requests for additional information.

     
    Key Working Relationships:
    Position reports to: VPRU Deputy Director for Emergencies
    Position directly supervises: N/A
    Indirect reporting: N/A
    Other Internal and/or external contacts:
    Internal: Regular relationships with VPRU country support TAs; VPRU Ops team; the Emergency Unit Deputy Director for Emergency Preparedness, and his team; and Regional and Country teams, as relevant; and the Gender Equality Unit.
    External: Relationships with local and regional civil society networks, including three NGO Networks: GBV Prevention Network, the Strategic Initiative for the Horn of Africa (SIHA), and Protection in Practice, which will collectively represent over 580 organizations and individuals from across the Horn, East and Southern Africa, the Middle East and East and South Asia.
    Job Requirements:

    University degree and technical accreditation or equivalent
    At least 3-4 years of experience developing and managing GBV programming in humanitarian contexts
    Demonstrated ability to work effectively with agencies, local governments and community leaders and develop multi-stakeholder support for humanitarian priorities and advocacy initiatives
    Demonstrated ability to identify creative and appropriate solutions for the populations affected by crisis, considering factors including the context and an individual client’s developmental stage, gender and status
    Experience managing large, complex donor funded programs and grants, including staff management, budget oversight, monitoring and evaluation systems, and technical input to proposal-budget development and donor reports
    Experience working directly or in partnership with other VPRU technical fields – Child Protection and Protection/Rule of Law – is not required but is an advantage

    The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

  • Learning Design Associate Brand & Admissions Manager Facilities Supervisor

    Learning Design Associate Brand & Admissions Manager Facilities Supervisor

    Job description
    Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Learning Designer for our Primary School. As a Learning Design Associate, you will revolutionize the way 21st-century skills and knowledge are developed in African schools. You will be a central member of the team that will develop the learning model that we will use in our schools in Kenya and South Africa. This is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who shape the African Century.
    About The Role
    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    Use themes, big ideas, Cambridge Curriculum, and Kenyan National Curriculum to create the day by day overview of lessons.
    Create year-long Scope & Sequences for your subject areas and grade levels
    Create detailed, inquiry-based lesson plans using Reggio Emilia approach, blended learning, and small-group instruction
    Create materials that go along with each lesson
    Create a full unit’s worth of material that culminates in Project Based Learning
    Work with the Team Lead and classroom teachers to revise lessons after they have been taught.
    Work with learning designers in Humanities and Math/Science to create integrated projects and investigations
    Create strong assessments/rubrics/continuums/checklists that allow each teacher to evaluate students
    Create assessments that infuse multiple assessment methods (Common Core, Creative Curriculum, Cambridge, etc.) into the questions (upper primary).
    Receive professional development on the Nova Model of Learning Design, integrated curriculum design, STEAM, Project-Based Learning
    Additional responsibilities as assigned by your manager
    Respond adequately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.

    About You
    Skills and Qualifications required:

    You have 3-4 years of experience in a rigorous, high-expectations early primary setting
    You have a track record of developing creative and rigorous curriculum that has led to distinctive learning outcomes and can demonstrate this through example products and references
    You have a desire to further develop your curriculum development skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth
    You have strong writing skills and are able to use those to create lessons that will help people learn it while being engaged and interested
    You are driven by data and can use data from student assessments to strengthen lessons and spiral in key skills
    You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

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  • Sales Account Manager

    Sales Account Manager

    Job description
    Key Responsibilities:

    Responsible for Sales Strategy
    Drive the sales efforts intended for to the corporate market at the same time build a Sales force that maximizes revenue growth within the company.
    Responsible for Individual Targets
    Responsible for Sales through Partners, Telcos, ISPs, Enterprise and Broadcasting, Government etc
    Manage partners directly and through the Channel Development Manager
    Work with team to device sales drives that focus on long term commitments and advance payments
    Develop new sales efforts by creating new business opportunities and convert them into profitable revenue.
    Drive business opportunities up market by focusing on key products and vertical segmentation.
    Ensure Sales Teams achieve revenue and P&L targets by shaping structured prospecting tactics, strategies and Market territory coverage. Design product, pricing and promotion solutions in concert with offer management, product, marketing and network planning.
    Responsible for marketing and promotion activities.
    Create and maintaining accurate account plans and reviews with senior level management.
    Provide leadership to sales management individuals on a daily basis
    Responsible for managing quotation, proposal tender and submit them to customers
    Develop and create new business partners within the country and outside across Africa.
    Provide effective leadership and motivation to the team, instilling a culture of commitment and accountability.
    Ensure that necessary skills are in place to meet the growing demands.
    Full responsible for P&L within the organization
    Manage key strategic accounts (above $1,000/month) to closure
    Manage the team to ensure that all leads are pursued with relentless vigor
    Work with team to offer special comprehensive communication solutions
    Work with team to develop, package and market specific services that will boost our standing in the market
    Timely weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports

    Education:
    Degree in Telecommunications or Business Management Fields from a recognized University.
    Key Competencies:

    Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with ability to develop and sustain effective team work.
    Capable in team building with good track backed with good human resource management skills.
    High level of leadership skills and sophisticated analytical skills combined with excellent interpersonal skills.
    Prefer experience as a successful General Manager in a telecom complex environment with enterprise corporate market sales management, operations, people management experience and owning the customer experience in managed local and internal market areas.
    Should be able to exhibit self-motivation and the ability to work effectively and efficiently even under high pressure;
    Excellent interpersonal skills with high degree of management and advanced analytical skills
    He/She must be persuasive with high level of diplomacy and capable in organization and lead a professional team.

    Experience
    At least 3-4 years’ experience at senior management level preferably in telecommunications industry