Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

  • Assistant Manager-Settlements SAP Basis Bank Applications Specialist BPM Specialist Senior Database Administrator Security Engineer

    Assistant Manager-Settlements SAP Basis Bank Applications Specialist BPM Specialist Senior Database Administrator Security Engineer

    Job Purpose Statement

    Accountable for facilitating achievement of the department’s goals by ensuring that a cost effective high quality service is provided to our customers by effectively controlling tasks within the operations section.
    Responsible for actual accurate settlements of cash, securities (Equities, Private Equity, Property, Offshore Investments, Derivatives, Fixed Income and Money Market instruments) while ensuring that all transactions are settled in convention with the market rules, directives and procedures.
    Deal with Clients, Fund Managers and Administrators telephonically, via SWIFT and email ensuring all transactions are settled according to SLA’s and relevant systems are updated.

    Ideal Job Specifications
    Academic:

    A Business related degree or equivalent professional qualification.
    Basic I.T & Accounting Qualification

    Professional qualifications would be an added advantage:

    CMA Securities Industry Certification (CISI).
    CPA OR CFA

    Desired work experience:

    Minimum of 3 – 5 years experience in Custodial Services/Securities Services Industry

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  • Human Resources Manager Human Resource Assistant Senior Finance Manager Grants and Partnership Manager

    Human Resources Manager Human Resource Assistant Senior Finance Manager Grants and Partnership Manager

    Job Description

    To serve as the focal point for the delivery of all Human Resources Services to the Kakuma field office.

    Responsibilities:

    Talent Acquisition

    As the assigned recruiter for the field office:
    Coordinate recruitment of functional, administrative and support level staff at the field office levels for standard and Just in Time recruitments.
    Coordinate internal mobility strategies for internally recruited staff.
    Serve as the HR panelist for recruitments and support all localized recruitments.

    Talent Management

    Ensure the appropriate on-boarding and transition processes for all staff based at the field offices.
    Coordinate all performance management processes for all field-based staff.
    Provide a supportive and advisory role to all line managers for any corrective/ disciplinary action.
    Manage the exit process for all field-based staff.
    Track approved professional development and career pathing objectives for field staff.
    Support Compensation and Benefit strategies by coordination of localized salary surveys at least once. every two years, and raising any challenges posed in talent retention based on compensation and benefits provided.

    Services and Administration

    Directly supervise the field based HRO to:
    Monitor all types of leave and absenteeism for each staff member on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis as appropriate.
    Maintain up-to-date records for: Personnel files, Recruitment, Leave, Training, Performance Management, Benefits, Payroll and Timesheets
    Ensure that all field-based staff are duly registered on the payroll, with service providers for benefits; are registered with the statutory bodies.
    Ensure that as they exit, all field staff are appropriately managed in the exit process for the end of their tenure with the organization.
    Provide the HR Manager Talent/ HR Manager Rewards & Business processes with regular updates on relevant status changes for staff in the Kakuma field location.

    Employee Relations

    Support staff and supervisors through the management of any grievances and disputes.
    Train staff through monthly staff meetings.

    HRIS

    Maintain all talent acquisition and management processes on Cornerstone, manage HRIS information on Workday, and process incentive staff payroll on Paymaster and provide any support needed on Integra system.

    Reporting

    Provide weekly/monthly reports to the HR Manager Talent/ HR Manager Rewards & Business processes on the status of;
    Personnel files; Recruitment; Leave; Training; Performance Management; Benefit; Payroll; and Employee relations issues.

    Qualifications

     

    A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, or Business Administration; An alternate  Bachelor’s degree with a PGD in Human Resources Management is also acceptable
    At least 5 years continuous practice in a similar position, with at least 3 in a supervisory position
    Certified as a HR practitioner as per IHRM Act
    Similar experience with an INGO will be an added advantage.

    Knowledge

    Demonstrated knowledge of the National Labour requirements – Employment Act, WIBA, OSHA, NITA, RBA, NHIF, NSSF, PAYE
    A good understanding of compensation and benefits strategies
    Above average competency with MS Office Suite
    Experience in use of payroll packages.

    Demonstrated skills in:

    Supervision of staff; Team Building; Organisation; Time Management; Excellent Verbal and Written Communication in English; Analytical reasoning; Conflict resolution; Positive Interpersonal interactions; Negotiation; Report Writing and Cultural and Diversity Sensitivity.

    Demonstrated Ability to:

    Work independently
    Work within tight deadlines
    Work within a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment
    Manage a project.
    Exercise flexibility in the role to accomplish goals.
    Work in a climatically challenging environment
    Work in a conflict/post-conflict environment is an added advantage.

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  • Communications Officer – School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM)

    Communications Officer – School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM)

    Job Summary

    Using communications best practice, creativity and a dynamic approach, the Communications Officer plans, develops, implements and evaluates communications plans to support the goals and priorities of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, East Africa and AKU’s social impact. Using a keen understanding of our targeted internal and external audiences, the incumbent takes a solutions-oriented approach to addressing gaps and challenges in internal and external communication efforts. The Communications Officer maps stakeholders and demonstrates the value and impact of SONAM through speeches, news releases, op-eds, newsletters and articles for use internally on AKU’s digital and print channels and externally in events, traditional media and social media platforms. The incumbent provides broad-based and project-specific communications advice to SONAM staff and faculty, supporting them to develop key messages and make informed decisions. The incumbent collaborates with the broader AKU Office of Strategic Communications to ensure integration in messaging and tactics and to leverage synergies and will report directly to the Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery in East Africa (SONAM).

    Responsibilities

    Support the development of an effective, dynamic and comprehensive internal and external communications plan. 
    Address gaps in communications with proactive, creative and resourceful solutions.
    Build strong relationships with formal and informal leaders in SONAM.
    Support communications and marketing for SONAM academic programmes. 
    Work with faculty to make their research relevant in the mainstream, including op-ed pieces.
    Work closely with AKU’s Office of Strategic Communications to manage web and social media communications.
    Store, sort and maintain database of stories, op-ed and photographs on the shared drive.
    Track effectiveness of SONAM communications tactics and channels, responding to the feedback and experience of stakeholders to continuously improve.
    Understand and optimize trends in communications and communications best practice.
    Coordinate logistics with communications department for on-site/off site events and promotions.
    Research, write and edit compelling stories related to SONAM for internal and external use and promotion.
    Understand the differences between writing for print, digital and social channels and use that to tell compelling stories.
    Align significant communication plan with the global communication strategy.

    Requirements

    Degree in Business, communications, journalism, social sciences or equivalent from a recognized university. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
    Three to five years’ experience in communications, marketing, media relations, public relations or related field.
    Demonstrable experience creating successful communications plans.
    Demonstrable experience with communications best practice is essential.
    Understanding of stakeholder engagement.
    Experience in brand building, required.
    Demonstrable experience with digital and print communications.
    Excellent writing and editing skills.
    Event management experience.
    Knowledge of web content management is an asset.
    Knowledge of the media industry with contacts within various media organizations.
    Working knowledge and understanding of the value of storytelling in print, digital and social media channels.
    Flexible, takes initiative to leverage opportunities and tackle challenges.
    Confident, with a positive attitude and works as part of a team and independently; and
    Builds and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders.

    Send an application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and names of three referees, to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email:  hr.universityke@aku.edu Please quote the position title that you have applied for.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Applications should be submitted latest by August 25, 2023

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  • Project Officer (WASH) Marsabit WASH Assistant

    Project Officer (WASH) Marsabit WASH Assistant

    Duties and responsibilities

    Participate in preparation of project work plans, designs and implement them within the stipulated project timeframe.
    Provide technical support in WASH technology designs and use to support improvement of safe and affordable water and sanitation and good hygiene practices in the project target areas.
    Participate in community design sessions for appropriate WASH design options based on local contexts.
    Supporting training of community on solid waste management which entails safe disposal of waste, reduction, reuse and recycle.
    Effectively implementation as per the provided project budget.
    Actively participate in all field meetings, deliberations, project site visits and workshops which address or are related to project activities.
    Prepare field project progress reports and ensure timely submission.
    Document project reports, project ideas, meaningful/case stories of change and lessons learnt.
    Training of community to create awareness and sensitize for community ownership of the project.
    Contribute to rapid assessment, baseline surveys and monitoring and evaluation of project (s) to ensure achievement of desired project outputs.
    Oversee mapping, selection and repair of selected water sources/facilities.
    Supervision of construction works and ensuring quality construction/rehabilitation of WASH infrastructure by contractors.
    Support in managing relationship with communities and other local stakeholders.
    Participate in planning for commissioning of complete WASH facilities.
    Ensuring adherence to legal requirement, health and safety requirements.
    Support nexus approach between WASH, energy for water pumping and treatment and agriculture.

    Protection mainstreaming- Promoting of and adhering to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy and guidelines (for site residents, ACTED staff, partner agencies, casual labours etc).

    Qualifications/Skills Required

    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Development studies, Social science, Water and Sanitation or other relevant discipline
    3-5 years WASH management experience in Donor Funded Projects
    Demonstrated experience in WASH management in an NGO/INGO is highly preferable.
    Able to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines
    Good numerical, report writing and administration skills; committed to consultative and servant-minded leadership; able to set clear objectives for staff and to delegate; able to enforce procedures
    Good understanding of SPHERE and other international standards.
    Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards
    Ability to train, mobilize, and manage national staff
    Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure
    Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
    Good inter-personal skills, commitment, motivation and demonstrated ability to establish effective work relations at all levels,Computer literate and with excellent IT Knowledge.
    Strong people management and leadership skills;
    Excellent communication skills.
    Experience in providing inputs to proposals and donor reports.

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    Qualified Kenya Nationals with the required skills are invited to submit their applications by 17/08/2023, 05:00PM to kenya.jobs@acted.org with the subject line: APPLICATION FOR PROJECT OFFICER_MARSABIT accompanied with:Cover Letter and CV must be shared as a single PDF document i.e with the Cover Letter being on the first page and CV starting on the next page, detailing 03 work referees and their day time contacts. Please do not attach any other documents while sending your application. If required they will be requested at a later stage.Applications failing to respect the criteria above will not be considered.Please note:

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  • Finance & Operations Manager

    Finance & Operations Manager

    Yoli is a comprehensive HR consultancy that is specialized in HR advisory services and recruitment. Our client in the Manufacturing Industry is looking to recruit a qualified candidate to fill the position of Finance & Operations Manager.

    Key Responsibilities

    Develop and implement  Operations and HR policies, procedures, systems in order to streamline processes
    Adopt communication channels that ensure fast and effective flow of communication to support business operations
    Oversee facilities services,utilization  and maintenance activities for all equipment
    Forecast requirements: Prepare and monitor annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances and  initiate budgetary adjustments
    Vendor management: Manage relationships with key  stakeholder such as operations vendors, utility and local government agencies, track vendor pricing, rebates and service levels to ensure compliance with signed contracts
    Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment 
    Employee management:  Manage end to end HR operations from recruitment through to exit. ( recruitment, performance management, discipline, payroll, training and exit)
    Casuals Management: Monitor casuals intake and oversee approvals
    Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, purchase new materials, receiving products and liaise with vendors
    Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures that comply with legal regulations
    Serve as the primary point of contact on customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents and mishaps on-site. 

    Key skills and competencies

    Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business  Administration or related field
    3 years prior experience in Finance and Operations
    Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
    Experience in manufacturing Industry/ Factory setting
    Experience and ability to influence positively and lead a team
    Self starter who works well with minimal supervision
    Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
    Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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  • Carbon Marketing Officer

    Carbon Marketing Officer

    About the role

    BURN is seeking a Carbon Marketing Officer who will be responsible for developing and maintaining an array of marketing materials for the company’s Carbon business. This role will help to establish the company’s approach to ongoing content collection/ creation for its Carbon business as well as maximizing this content across various formats, including BURN-owned or industry events and digital platforms (mainly LinkedIn).  
    The ideal candidate will have experience contributing to the Marketing function within a nimble, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment as well as familiarity with communicating complex environmental/ social issues. This role requires a blend of skills across project management, client services, asset development and marketing execution.  

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Responsible for the full suite of BURN’s Carbon marketing assets, including one-pagers/factsheets, impact reports, PowerPoint presentations, videos, web pages, etc. 
    Partner with the Carbon Sales team to understand ongoing and new marketing needs 
    Partner with the Creative/Design team to brief in and develop necessary marketing materials as well as be able to work independently to design/deliver marketing materials, when necessary  
    Manage relationships with each in-market manager to regularly capture regionally relevant photo/video content and maintain a data bank of facts & figures.  
    Quickly deliver the most urgent Carbon marketing deliverables while building a process for long-term needs/ongoing content collection  
    Collaborate with BURN’s network of Carbon partners to support their marketing needs. 
    Planning, organizing, and conducting business meetings and events such as conferences, seminars, and workshops ensuring the brand is well represented. 
    Translate marketing content into paid/organic content for BURN’s LinkedIn 
    Monitor and report on trending content in the Carbon space on LinkedIn and position BURN for continued growth on the platform.  
    Establish and manage BURN’s Carbon newsletter, creating an overarching plan for consistent execution and high-quality audience engagements & growth.  

    Skills and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree – ideally in marketing or communications  
    Ideally at least 3-5 years of experience in a relevant role  
    Experience working for a non-profit or social enterprise is desired.  
    Experience with marketing to investor/donor audiences in the Global North preferred.  
    Experience developing and writing content/ copy including creating or collaborating on one-pagers/factsheets, impact reports, PowerPoint presentations, short/long-form videos and web pages. 
    Knowledge of the carbon markets and environmental/social issues is desirable. 
    Experience working with a Creative/Design function (completing briefs, helping to project manage work) 
    Graphic design skills are desirable.  
    Process-orientated with strong time-management skills. 
    Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English. 
    Excellent interpersonal skills and influencing skills. 
    Willing to do the necessary tasks with a positive attitude.  
    Demonstrated ability to change course as required.  
    Highly motivated, energetic self-starter who takes ownership and works independently.
    Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
    A passion for BURN’s mission

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  • Project Officer (WASH)

    Project Officer (WASH)

    Duties and responsibilities

    Participate in preparation of project work plans, designs and implement them within the stipulated project timeframe.
    Provide technical support in WASH technology designs and use to support improvement of safe and affordable water and sanitation and good hygiene practices in the project target areas.
    Participate in community design sessions for appropriate WASH design options based on local contexts.
    Supporting training of community on solid waste management which entails safe disposal of waste, reduction, reuse and recycle.
    Effectively implementation as per the provided project budget.
    Actively participate in all field meetings, deliberations, project site visits and workshops which address or are related to project activities.
    Prepare field project progress reports and ensure timely submission.
    Document project reports, project ideas, meaningful/case stories of change and lessons learnt.
    Training of community to create awareness and sensitize for community ownership of the project.
    Contribute to rapid assessment, baseline surveys and monitoring and evaluation of project (s) to ensure achievement of desired project outputs.
    Oversee mapping, selection and repair of selected water sources/facilities.
    Supervision of construction works and ensuring quality construction/rehabilitation of WASH infrastructure by contractors.
    Support in managing relationship with communities and other local stakeholders.
    Participate in planning for commissioning of complete WASH facilities.
    Ensuring adherence to legal requirement, health and safety requirements.
    Support nexus approach between WASH, energy for water pumping and treatment and agriculture.

    Protection mainstreaming

    Promoting of and adhering to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy and guidelines (for site residents, ACTED staff, partner agencies, casual labours etc).

    Qualifications/Skills Required

    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Development studies, Social science, Water and Sanitation or other relevant discipline
    3-5 years WASH management experience in Donor Funded Projects
    Demonstrated experience in WASH management in an NGO/INGO is highly preferable.
    Able to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines
    Good numerical, report writing and administration skills; committed to consultative and servant-minded leadership; able to set clear objectives for staff and to delegate; able to enforce procedures
    Good understanding of SPHERE and other international standards.
    Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards
    Ability to train, mobilize, and manage national staff
    Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure
    Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
    Good inter-personal skills, commitment, motivation and demonstrated ability to establish effective work relations at all levels,Computer literate and with excellent IT Knowledge.
    Strong people management and leadership skills;
    Excellent communication skills.
    Experience in providing inputs to proposals and donor reports.

    Qualified Kenya Nationals with the required skills are invited to submit their applications by 15/08/2023, 05:00PM to kenya.jobs@acted.org with the subject line: APPLICATION FOR PROJECT OFFICER_WASH accompanied with:Cover Letter and CV must be shared as a single PDF document i.e with the Cover Letter being on the first page and CV starting on the next page, detailing 03 work referees and their day time contacts. Please do not attach any other documents while sending your application. If required they will be requested at a later stage.Applications failing to respect the criteria above will not be considered.Please note:

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    kenya.jobs@acted.org

  • Economic Recovery Assistant – Digital Trainer Protection Assistant – Psychosocial (Behavior Modification) Protection Officer – GBV Response

    Economic Recovery Assistant – Digital Trainer Protection Assistant – Psychosocial (Behavior Modification) Protection Officer – GBV Response

    Overall purpose of the role: 

    The Economic recovery assistant – Digital trainer will support the Digital Learning program by providing high-quality face-to-face mentorship access to on-demand digital skills across the three refugee camps, provide online work linkages to online freelancers, work closely with the partner trainers and mentors in training and assessing participants before onboarding to work platforms. Train ICT skills in Microsoft productivity software and ICDL, online collaboration tools, and user support in opening and operating on-line job accounts for clients. She/he will provide financial literacy and life skills trainings to the trainees

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    Project Management and Development: 

    Participate in mobilization and enrolment of digital learners. 
    Work closely with the partner trainers and mentors in training and assessing participants before onboarding to work platforms.
    Participate together with the digital team to prepare training manuals.
    Establish and Maintain the digital training database.
    Keep inventory of all the ICT equipment’s under your supervision
    Support needs assessment and propose new ideas to improve the digital learning and on-line jobs for youth.

    Mentorship;

    Support high-quality face-to-face mentorship access to on-demand digital skills across the three refugee camps.
    Provide online work linkages to trained freelancers.
    Support the freelancers in bidding for online work and offer assistance when required.
    Support acculturation, priority setting, networking, career planning, and counseling related to the individual’s (mentee’s) identified goals toward advancement in their freelancing career.
    Support freelancers in client engagement and contract management strategies
    Watch out for trends on the online platforms and advise the program team on ways to align implementation
    Support knowledge sharing, with other experienced freelancers in the local and international market, both offline and online.

    Monitoring and Reporting

    Record learner’s attendance details.
    Keep a database of those trainees already working online and track their progress for success stories sharing.
    Record earnings by on line job clients and report to your supervisor
    Submit weekly/monthly project updates to the digital learning officer

    Planning and Budgeting

    Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly plans and share with your supervisor with the aim of implementing them
    Training Digital Learning Skills
    Plan and implement active learning for the students in relation to the stipulated syllabus.
    Training the trainees on freelancing ethics including privacy and confidentiality safeguards between freelancers and clients. 
    Formulate a suitable scheme of work, lesson plans, and record of units covered for various kinds of innovative Digital Skills training undertaking.
    Continuously evaluate students, maintain performance, and provide feedback to learners during their learning period
    Participate in mobilization and enrolment learners.
    Provide IT Support in the IT lab center assigned to you.
    Working with stakeholders in delivering various Digital Skills to the learners
    Provide counselling and social development mentorship to learners.
    Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    Experience and technical competencies 

    At least a Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, BBIT, Community Development, or any other related field.
    Three-year previous experience in teaching youth in a school/college / Vocational training institution setting
    Excellent skills in written and spoken English
    Experience in working with underprivileged youth. 
    A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance.
    A minimum of 5 proven years of freelancing and the digital economy. 
    Experience working online and bidding for online jobs
    Experience in digital creation, innovation, and problem-solving
    Goal-oriented with the ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision.
    Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
    Ability to tolerate diverse cultural, educational and religious diversity in the workplace

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