Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

Sales Executive

They are looking for a high-performing Sales Executive to help them meet their customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping their company competitive and innovative. You will be responsible for maximizing our sales team potential, crafting sales plans and justifying those to plans to the upper management.

Responsibilities

Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence
Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns.
Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
Negotiate and close deals and handle complaints or objections
Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences
Collaborate with team members to achieve better results
Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams

Requirements

Degree in Business Administration, sales and Marketing or related course.
3-5 years of experience in a similar role consistently meeting or exceeding targets
Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences
Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
Strong business sense and industry expertise
Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills

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www.crystalrecruitment.co.ke

November 2, 2024
Impact Partnership Coordinator

Overview
To coordinate, facilitate, and technically support the work of CIFOR-ICRAF and its consortium partners in their joint role as an Agriculture/Agri-food Systems and Climate Action Impact Partner Organization (IPO) while ensuring integration and synergy with wider Q4I and CIFOR-ICRAF initiatives.
Duties and responsibilities

Coordinate the consortium and donor relationship.
Coordinate consortium partners on inputs required to plan work, design budgets, or deliver on assignments.
Monitor and provide periodic updates on assignment progress, while devising and implementing solutions to overcome emerging bottlenecks.
Lead in the preparation of budgets for key assignments internally and liaise with consortium partners to do the same.
Work with Finance to oversee and coordinate the overall IPO budget and that of CIFOR-ICRAF, while liaising and coordinating with the finance staff of the consortium partners as needed.
Support the delivery of selected assignments, either through literature review, reviewing draft products, engaging communication experts, or participating in such assignments directly.
Coordinate with relevant projects within CIFOR-ICRAF to ensure mutual learning and strategic alignment.
Support proposal development where opportunities arise.

Other Responsibilities.

Identify and mitigate potential risks within your work area.
Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant Country laws.
Participate in (insert team as appropriate) projects as may be required

Education, knowledge and experience

Master’s or equivalent in experience.
At least 5 years of experience, ideally in the international development sector in general and in the agriculture and climate change sectors in particular
At least 3 years of project management experience, particularly in projects involving multiple partners and in financial budgeting and management.

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worldagroforestry.org

November 2, 2024
Medical Advisor

The position
As a Medical Advisor you will be responsible for providing proactive medical support to new business opportunities and strategic objectives for the affiliate.
Your Main accountabilities will be:

Reviewing of medical educational and promotional material for scientific accuracy, currency, and relevance, providing training to employees and Health Care Professionals, providing medical guidance to the Sales, Marketing and Market access departments in terms of treatment guidelines and current clinical practice, providing support and guidance on pharmacovigilance matters and providing medical information to customers as required.
Providing training and educational activities for Health Care Practitioners.
You will further be responsible for managing the relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, as well as be the point of contact for all medical enquiries and scientific matters. Other primary medical responsibilities include publication planning and implementation.
You will demonstrate good communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders for the successful implementation of your main responsibilities.

Qualifications

The candidate will have minimum of University Degree in Medicine – MD, be a qualified medical doctor who has completed their internship, community service and worked in a clinical environment.
3-5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry
Must have English language in a fluent level.
Interest in Diabetes, Cardiovascular and Endocrine Disorders is desired.
The candidate must demonstrate computer skills (Excel, Word, and Power Point) and two years of experience as a Medical Advisor in the Pharmaceutical Industry will be considered an advantage.
A Master’s Degree in Public health or Health Economics will also be an advantage.

Important skills to work in this position are:

Strong analytical skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate Cross-functional Collaboration and Team Work.
Good Decision-making and problem-solving ability.
Demonstrate agility in ways of working, be self-motivated and results-oriented.
Great communication (verbal and written);
Good planning and organizational skills, project management skills.

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ordisk.com

November 2, 2024
Senior Technical Officer – Adolescent Nutrition

About the Role

As a Technical Officer – Adolescent Nutrition, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the planning, implementation, and monitoring of our adolescent nutrition program. You will provide technical assistance, quality assurance, and coordination across various aspects of program development, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and project management. Your expertise will be crucial in advancing our mission to improve the health and well-being of adolescents in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver technical advisory inputs for program and research planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment, and reporting.
Provide technical support and quality assurance to Nutrition International staff and partners, addressing challenges during program implementation.
Support the development of program components and Terms of Reference, considering gender equality issues and informed by gender analysis.
Engage in stakeholder mapping and development of a stakeholder engagement plan to ensure meaningful involvement in the adolescent nutrition strategy.
Coordinate regional technical briefings and communications to partners, fostering networks and collaboration for best practice sharing.
Review, analyze, and synthesize regional policies and data related to adolescent nutrition, contributing to evidence-informed decision making.
Manage project budgets, reports, and consultant recruitment and onboarding.

About you:

Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Human Nutrition, Sexual and Reproductive Health, or related field.
Qualification or training in Adolescent Health and Nutrition is desirable.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Public Health and Nutrition in the Africa Region.
At least 3 years’ experience in Adolescent and Women’s Health and Nutrition programs or related fields.
Strong understanding of gender equality issues and experience in regional and international development work.
Fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of French languages is desirable
Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills.
Proficiency in data analytics and understanding of public health indicators.
Commitment to teamwork, networking, and negotiation skills.
Problem-solving and innovative thinking.
Strong project management skills.

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portal.dynamicsats.com

November 2, 2024
Head of HR Learning, Development and Performance Manager

Main purpose of job:

The British High Commission (BHC) Nairobi is a large, complex and diverse organisation of around 400 people, including diplomats and country-based staff. As well as managing all aspects of the UK-Kenya bilateral relationship, BHC hosts most staff working for British Embassy Mogadishu and several staff with regional remits.
The Head of HR will lead an expanded HR function in support of every team working on the BHC platform. They will oversee delivery of high quality HR services from recruitment to retirement to almost 300 country-based staff. They will also provide an effective business partner function to managers and team leaders. Their principle objective is to ensure BHC gets the most out of its staff, and that staff get the most out of their time at BHC.
The Head of HR is a new position, replacing a combined HR/finance role, and reports to the Director of Corporate Services. It has the potential to improve materially the impact of BHC and the experience of those who work here. The successful candidate will be committed, dynamic, energetic, compassionate and efficient – with a solid track record in HR management.

Roles and responsibilities:
The Head of HR will:

Be accountable for delivery through their team of quality, efficient HR services;
Act as a business partner for managers and team leaders who need HR support;
Liaise regularly with the FCDO’s regional corporate services hub in Pretoria, which undertakes some transactional services on BHC’s behalf (including recruitment logistics), as well as offering advisory services;
Cooperate with the People Committee on various people-related initiatives to make BHC the happiest, most rewarding workplace it can be, supporting various thematic staff champions, and learning from best practice;
Cooperate with various colleagues on initiatives (led by HQ and locally inspired) to promote and organisational culture that is in line with our values;
Lead BHC’s efforts to stamp out bullying, harassment and discrimination and to promote fair and respectful treatment of staff;
Keep up-to-date with changes to Kenyan labour law, and UK best practice, to ensure BHC remains compliant;
Coordinate regular reviews of terms and conditions of service for country-based staff;
Lead on complex or sensitive individual casework, including HR-related legal cases;
Act as the key point of contact between BHC and its staff, specifically through cooperation with our country-based staff association.
Maintain and report on HR metrics, including for BHC’s Executive Committee;
Apply innovation and continuous improvement principles to ensure that the team is delivering as effectively and efficiently as possible;
Lead on pay issues with the Corporate Services Director and Head of Finance, including the process of annual pay settlements and performance-related pay;
Manage HR-related contracts (specifically medical and pension provision for country based staff), maintaining good working relationships with providers, and leading on procurement when contracts come up for renewal;
Manage the HR team, including supporting team members’ personal and professional development, allocating tasks, and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across all HR functions;
Perform a role in BHC’s crisis preparations.

Resources managed:

1 x Learning, Development and Performance Manager (also Deputy Head of team) (grade EO)
2 x HR officer (grade AO)

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

In depth knowledge of Kenyan employment law and HR sector in Kenya;
At least 5 years’ experience working in HR, with at least 3 years in a management role;
Holder of Certified Human Resource Professional – (CHRP -K) qualification;
Full member with a valid practising certificate from the Institute of Human Resource Management
Experience of HR in an international context (eg at an Embassy, international company/organisation, or overseas);
Bachelor’s degree in HR management. Masters in related field will be an added advantage;
High quality written and verbal communication skills;
Good working knowledge of MS Office products.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Understanding of, or experience of working in, HR in the UK or UK government.

Required behaviours

Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Leadership, Communicating and Influencing

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November 2, 2024
Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

To ensure all machines are serviced as indicated on the preventive schedule and job cards are well filled and filed.
Check on the existing projects and ensure they are completed on scheduled time.
Assist in Controlling and adjusting machine settings.
Attend to breakdown and have the user fill out the breakdown form before the commencement of service/repair and after the work and machine/equipment are handed over.
To ensure cleanliness in the workshop and service workstation.
Ensure the observation of hygiene and food safety management during servicing/ repair of the machine.
To make sure that the machines are running at the optimum speed and to deliver quality output.
To periodically monitor the machine and equipment to ensure it is running at optimum speed.
To coordinate with the technical supervisor by ensuring minor and major servicing of machines carried by external contractors is done as per the scope of the contract.
Monitoring inspection and calibration of machines and equipment is valid and reporting to the technical supervisor when need be.
Test operation of machines according to the testing schedule.
Carrying out mechanical load balancing and stabilization.
Carrying out drawings for ACR using AutoCAD.

Qualifications

Degree/Diploma or Certificate in electrical and electronic engineering or Mechanical engineering.
3-5 years of working experience in an FMCG company
Troubleshooting
Able to interpret electrical and pneumatic diagram
Knowledge of PLC and communication protocols like Profibus, and ethernet.

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www.linkedin.com

November 2, 2024
Senior Project Manager – Project Based

Description
Our Data Insights team combines Asoko’s authoritative company dataset with tailored insights relevant to the continent’s most active investors such as British International Investment, WorldBank / IFC and commercial PE firms.
Projects are tailor-made, yet follow a systematic approach bringing together Asoko’s tested data collection processes as well as our pan-African network of project-based analysts and domain experts.
The Senior Project Manager manages project delivery from initial design through to client completion. He/She will be directly responsible for overseeing all moving parts of the project, ensuring deliverables are met, clients are regularly kept up-to-date and management is briefed.
Particular responsibilities include

Lead on project research design including establishing the overall work plan and scope of work for individual team members.
Oversee the day-to-day management of client projects with the designated project team including problem identification and mitigation along critical paths of execution.
Lead on project execution including review and timely delivery of pre-agreed milestones and client deliverables, ensuring quality assurance of data and research findings.
Working with Account Manager to manage client communication from project inception through project completion.

Requirements

5+ years experience in an operational role within a consultancy environment, preferably investment advisory, strategic consultancy, market research or related areas. Ability to demonstrate tangible success
3+ years experience in direct client exposure including presentations, status reporting and conflict handling
Great at solving problems, multitasking and managing remote resources
Looking to accelerate career growth by direct exposure to Asoko’s leadership as well as Senior Executives at client firms across a wide number of countries and sectors.
Africa exposure and interest are a must
Availability for up to 3 months per project
Excellent English fluency (spoken and in writing) is a must, French considered a strong advantage
Start-up experience is a bonus

Benefits

Project-based, competitive to Africa-based Senior consultancy roles

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apply.workable.com

November 2, 2024
Advanced Excel Specialist Training Lead – WASH

Key Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and modifying data infrastructure to accelerate the processes of data analysis and reporting
Reviewing presentations, manuscripts, graphs, and tables to ensure accuracy and quality
Developing standards of operation when handling and archiving data
Maintaining data management plans and instructions for operating complex business systems
Overseeing the integration of new technologies and initiatives into data standards and structures
Evaluating the design, selection, and implementation of database changes by comparing them with business requirements and design documents

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, advanced Excel or a related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years Working Experience Advanced Excel Specialist.
He should have good knowledge of different Excel Formulas.
He should have knowledge of Macros.
Thorough Knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets.
Should know Pivot Tables.
Demonstrable social economic impact in rural areas.

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November 2, 2024
Project Manager, Brain and Mind Institute Program Navigator, Outreach and Study Development Lead – (Re-advertisement ) Dietetics Technologist, Dietetics

Job Summary
As part of a Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative funded project titled “Cultural Adaptation and Validation of Cognitive Tests, Functional Assessments, and Biomarkers in People with Dementia Project”, this position will support the Principal Investigators to carry out the project aims. A culmination of assigned tasks will ensure that the project adheres to ethical guidelines and regulations; required number of research participants are recruited, consented, and followed up; data collected is clean, kept private and confidential.
The initial contract will run for one and a half years.
Responsibilities

Preparation of tools including adapting, translating, pilot testing, and calibrating research tools;
Streamlining the data collection tools within the preferred electronic platform;
Mobilisation of study sites and key people in authority within the preferred research sites;
Locating, recruitment and consenting of study participants;
Planning and monitoring of research activities by students;
Administration and scoring of neuropsychological interviews, tests, and questionnaires to participants;
Timely, preferably daily, submission of all data collected;
Retrieval of secondary data from electronic health records for input into study database;
Cleaning, reviewing, and entering data into study database;
Summary analyses, reporting and storage of data in private and confidential manner;
Ensure study supplies are stored safely and accounted for including any monies allotted to study activities;
Ensure compliance with ethics and study protocol, including policies and regulations related to safety, privacy, and confidentiality;
Prepare basic field reports for review by the project coordinator/leads;
Develop and monitor a study risk register as per AKU’s Audit guidelines.
Work with project leads to initiate reporting of research experiences and outcomes as well as expenses incurred as required by ethics and funders among other interested persons;
Liaise with project leads to ensure all project assets are accounted for;
Participate in research dissemination activities (presentations, publications, etc.) and
Any other related responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

Master’s level training in a related field (i.e., Biomedical Sciences; Neuropsychology, Psychometrics, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Public Health);
Completion of doctoral level coursework and clinical training is an advantage;
3-5 years of experience in research with preference for managing multi-component projects;
At least 1 year of experience in field data collection preferably in community and hospital settings;
Educational or experiential knowledge of psychological and neuropsychological test administration in aging populations and psychometrics;
Experience in using SPSS or any other quantitative statistical software;
Academic exposure and interest in neuroanatomy and brain-behaviour relationships is an advantage;
Peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or other records of scholarly output;
Keen ability to work independently, show initiative, and take ownership, as well as a natural problem solver with a goal-oriented mindset;
Excellent inter-personal relationship with ability to work well with study participants, colleagues and full spectrum of academic staff from trainees to senior faculty members and researchers, located in different geographic zones; and
Ability to work within short deadlines even outside normal working hours to meet targets.

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November 2, 2024
Senior Accountant

Primary responsibilities:

Maintain accounts for the company and any subsidiaries or countries we operate as per international financial reporting standards (IFRS and IAS) and ensure high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Perform month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations for various balance sheet and income statement accounts
Perform financial statement analysis and document meaningful explanations for fluctuations
Performing risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments
Ensure all accounting processes are streamlined and in accordance with the respective jurisdiction.
Recommending changes in policies or procedures (technical and operational) that will improve financial performance
Processing payroll and any external payments on time as per company calendar
Liaise with external auditors to facilitate quarterly and annual audits and implementation of all their recommendations in our books
Forecast monthly and quarterly cash requirements for the business and prepare/update periodic budgets for the different departments and any company activities or projects
Provide strategic decision making based on accounting reporting to always ensure cost management and revenue optimization strategies
Collaborate with finance and credit operations team for investor reporting, covenant compliance, budget variation, financial statements analysis
Reconcile transactions and bank statements
Liaise with all other business units to challenge the status quo, implement new ideas, investigate and implement more efficient solutions and treasury processes
Monthly or Quarterly Follow up and invoicing with suppliers or service providers to ensure timely payments to/from them
Updating Liquidity models across all our portfolios and institutional lenders
Unit of economics across all portfolios and providing recommendations on areas of optimisations of costs
Understanding of how new related finance laws and regulations affect our business and suggesting ideas or approaches that we need to implement to comply with those laws in a cost effective manner
Knowledge transfers and mentorship to the Junior Accountants.
Any other tasks assigned by the CFO or CEO or COO

Your skills and experience:

At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 3 years with a high growth startup/company.
Lateral experiences within a corporate finance, investments & transactions, or Fintech comparable role will be favored.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Advanced knowledge of online QuickBooks or other related accounting software or tools
Sound analytical skills and advanced skills using Microsoft Excel.
Strong understanding of IFRS
Good understanding of local taxation in KE / prior experience dealing with KRA Audits/Requests
Professional qualification: CPA or ACCA or CFA certified or an equivalent certified
Added advantage: experience in Fintech or East African Banking industry
Added Advantage: Fintech or Lending/Credit Background

Your personal characteristics

Intrinsically motivated by the mission of Pezesha Africa
Results-orientated and pragmatic with exceptional quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail and integrity
Independent thinker and worker who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities
Accepts constructive criticism positively
Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself
Tech savvy who embraces new software and online tools and is personally interested by tech-enabled solutions
Effective and Efficient in managing and communicating with team members and stakeholders based remotely or in different timezones.

Please send a single pdf file containing a brief and bullet-pointed cover letter and your CV on the subsequent page(s) with “REF: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 2023” as the subject of your email to jobs@pezesha.comThe applicants who do not indicate THE REF NO and job title will be automatically disqualified.

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November 2, 2024