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Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

  • Human Resources Officer Administrative Officer (Budget and Finance), NOC

    Human Resources Officer Administrative Officer (Budget and Finance), NOC

    Responsibilities

    Provide guidance and advice to hiring managers on job design, language, skillsets, and levels.
    Identifying upcoming job openings in coordination with client offices.
    Guide Hiring Managers in developing an effective sourcing strategy and outreach initiatives to attract the right talent for available positions.
    Monitor applications and check the rate of candidates that match the hiring manager’s requirements and monitor diversity and Inclusion dimensions of the candidates.
    Coordinate monitoring and compliance of the recruitment key performance indicators (KPI).
    Reviewing draft job openings, conducting human resources assessments of applications, and monitoring recruitment actions in coordination with client divisions.
    Reviewing recommendations on the selection of candidates by client offices with a view to ensuring conformity with UN staff selection system policies.
    Serving as ex-officio /secretary to central review bodies; preparing and presenting cases to these bodies.
    Advising Human Resources Assistants on recruitment related activities, including the preparation of job offers for successful candidates.
    Providing advice and support to managers and staff on human resources related matters.
    Keeping abreast of developments in various areas of human resources.
    Providing advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules, including exceptions to such policies.
    Supervising the work of the Human Resources Assistants in carrying out human resources administrative transactions, including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staffing tables, and processing of contracts.
    Overseeing the maintenance of filing systems.
    Preparing classification analysis of jobs in the Professional and General Service and related categories and provide guidance to programme managers on the application of classification policies and procedures.
    Perform other related tasks as requested by the Chief, Talent Acquisition Unit.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
    PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public or business administration, human resources management or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration or related area is required.
    Experience in the area of recruitment and staffing is required.
    Relevant work experience of at least three (3) years at a professional level with an international organization is desired.
    Experience in the classification of functions to determine the right level is desirable.
    Experience with PeopleSoft platforms, such as inspira or equivalent is desirable.
    Experience in Human Resources Management in the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable.

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  • Director Mombasa Campus

    Director Mombasa Campus

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Reporting to the Vice chancellor, the person will be responsible for the smooth running of Mombasa Campus. They will be required to undertake the following;
    Spearhead growth and development of the campus and the implementation of the University Strategic Plan;
    Coordinate the academic functions of the Campus;
    Coordinate and prudently manage financial and development activities of the Campus:
    Provide enabling environment for teaching and learning as well as recreation activities for students and faculty of the Campus;
    Provide periodic and annual progress reports to the Management Board; vi. Develop and implement strategies for resource mobilization and marketing; vii. Mentor, train & manage staff and their progress using performance management systems:
    Maintain efficiency and good order of the Campus and ensure proper enforcement of the statutes and regulations;
    Lead diverse work teams & develop organization-wide strategy for excellent service delivery:
    Develop and implement risk management framework of the campus;
    Establish and maintain effective internal and external communication, with highest standards of integrity, objectivity and rationale in execution;
    Develop strong global networks to position the University on the global map in partnerships with relevant Institutions and funding bodies;
    Any other duties as may be allocated by the Vice Chancellor.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants must have an earned PhD from a recognized and accredited University;
    Should have at least ten (5) years’ experience in academic/ research environment with at least 3 years’ administrative experience at senior level; Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
    High ethical and moral standards, integrity and professionalism;
    Have skills and capacity for determination, initiation and facilitation of development of relevant high quality market driven academic programmes; Have skills, capacity and determination to initiate and sustain linkages and networks for the promotion of scholarship:
    Have proven capacity to promote learning, teaching, research and development in a university setting:
    Experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization with proven results will be an added advantage.

    Interested candidates should send three (3) copies of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card or passport, and any other relevant testimonials.
    An electronic copy in PDF format to the Vice Chancellor through email address applicationsJuly2023@kemu.ac.ke
    Three hard copies marked as per the position should be sent to:
    The Vice Chancellor
    Kenya Methodist University
    P. O. Box 26760200 MERU, KENYA
    To be received on or before 18th July 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    KeMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Apply via :

    applicationsJuly2023@kemu.ac.ke

  • Consultant, Claims – General Insurance

    Consultant, Claims – General Insurance

    Roles and responsibilities

    Achieving Zamara’s ambitious strategic priorities will be complex and challenging. Its continued success will be dependent on building and retaining a world-class team.

    The job holder will be responsible for ensuring seamless service delivery to clients by offering support and assistance to general insurance policy holders. This will be done through the claims processes in accordance with company regulations and departmental standards of services whilst always maintaining cordial customer service.

    In more detail, the areas of responsibility include:

    Claims Management

    Requesting for claims documents, verifying, and updating the insured on any additional information required.
    Timely registration of claims data into the system, for ease of management and reference.
    Attending to client’s queries and resolving them soonest possible or escalating as per the escalation matrix.
    Timely dispatch of claims correspondences to the respective recipients.
    Reporting claims to the insurer within the set timelines.
    Analyzing claim documents shared by the client for completeness before forwarding to the insurance company.
    Ensuring service providers i.e motor assessors, loss adjusters, investigators, advocates etc. are appointed as per the SLA.
    Following up and ensuring payment refund to clients are settled as per the set SLA.
    Checking the underwriting file / policy document to determine scope of cover/charges that are eligible for reimbursement and advising the client accordingly.
    Engaging service providers to ensure speedy and smooth processing of claims.
    Forwarding Risk improvement recommendation to underwriting unit-based loss adjustment report and loss experience of a portfolio.
    Advocating for settlement of borderlines claims on a timely manner-Ex-gratia.
    Any other duty assigned from time to time.

    Experience and Personal Qualities

    Bachelor’s degree in business or insurance related to course.
    Diploma in Insurance or equivalent – ongoing
    3-5 years’ working experience in a similar role
    Good knowledge of insurance policies
    Team player
    Capacity to build Relationships
    Problem Solving
    Self-Driven
    Flexible to train
    Analytical Skill and keen in details
    Interpersonal and Communication skills
    Highest level of personal and professional integrity
    Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment

    If your career aspirations match this opportunity, please send your CV on LinkedIn on or before 12.00 pm GMT, Friday, 14th July 2023.

    Apply via :

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  • Family Counsellor

    Family Counsellor

    Job description:

    To develop and grow the counselling service in line with need. This includes developing referral criteria, appropriate assessment tools and interventions (individual, group and family) as well as consent forms.
    Develop a case management system in line with the existing system used by Social workers.
    To provide psychosocial support to selected / referred cases of high risk or cases in need of specialised psychosocial support or mental health interventions in the following areas (not exhaustive):

    HIV diagnosis and disclosure
    Drug & alcohol abuse
    Cases of GBV and SGBV and other abuse cases
    Psychological First Aid

    To provide technical support to all forums / groups, this includes youth forums, teachers meetings, community days.
    To attend the above forums / days / training as required.
    Develop appropriate referral pathways to external partners.
    To participate in needs assessments and project evaluations aiming at contributing to the development of the child protection programme strategy for the Tushinde community.

    Under the supervision of the Social Work Manager, and with assistance from the designated safeguarding lead on the Board of Trustees, the counsellor will coordinate with the Child Protection Officer a response to cases of children and vulnerable adults in need of psychosocial interventions.

    To provide peer support to fellow social workers.
    Provide training and supervision to the team (and community based structures) on the techniques and management of children, vulnerable adults and their families with basic psychosocial and mental health concerns.
    Offering trainings, information and support to youths and ensure they access the right support to address concerns or challenges
    Recommending and sometimes making decisions about the best course of action for a particular youth or family
    To provide monthly / quarterly reports to the Social Work Manager and Executive Director
    To provide specialist HIV counselling (individual and group)
    With the help of the Social Work Manager, conducting interviews with individual youth to assess and review their situation with use of My Star Tool
    To support the development of intervention criteria for the psychosocial cases and design appropriate technical responses to psychosocial and mental health cases.
    Conduct individual mental health assessments, document case notes, referrals, and interventions, prepare monthly activity reports, and contribute to funder reports, as needed.
    Liaising with the Social work department team and programmes department team to identify youths in need of counselling support and to ensure confidential records regarding the youth are well managed.
    Perform any other duties assigned by the Social work manager and/or Executive Director.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology or a related field.
    3-5 years of work experience as a counsellor, clinical psychologist or psychologist
    3 years experience working with children and adolescents
    Must have exceptional attention to detail.
    Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize. Must be a self-starter and driven.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.
    Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google products.
    Must have a passion to work with vulnerable children, youth and adults.
    Must be able to work in a challenging environment.
    Must be conversant with child protection policy
    Must possess excellent team leadership skills.
    Related Short courses will be an added advantage.
    Must have a certificate of good conduct.
    Fluency in English and Kiswahili both verbal and written

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a tailored covering letter to: jobs@ke.tushinde.org.uk, using ‘Family Counsellor’ as the subject of the mail by 21st July 2023. The cover letter must show that you have given serious thought to working with Tushinde.Please apply early; Tushinde reserves the right to recruit early should a suitable candidate be identified prior to the closing date

    Apply via :

    jobs@ke.tushinde.org.uk

  • e-Learning Coordinator

    e-Learning Coordinator

    Duties and responsibilities:

    To monitor and supervise user activities in the e-learning portal; ensuring that students are engaged in appropriate e-learning activities
    To provide front line support for ODEL students including basic ICT support and response to technical queries on the e-learning platform
    To provide front line support for tutors and learners for all ICT Based e-learning Platforms
    To assist learners in researching work and finding online resources through the university e-library
    To advise and assist students to identify their learning resource needs
    To provide a high quality level of customer service for all users on the use of the e-learning platform
    To assist in the collection of data for statistical reporting of the e-learning activities
    To participate in staff and students’ inductions in the use of the e-learning Platforms
    To participate in other activities related to e-learning services
    To promote and contribute to the development of e-learning and ICT Support Services

    Qualification
    Education, Skills and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
    Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Grade 9 and above in MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.
    ICT Certification in a relevant area of specialization
    Experience in managing or monitoring online learning in an e-learning environment will be an added advantage

    OR

    Higher National Diploma in relevant area of specialization or a professional qualification.
    5 years’ experience at Grade 9 and above within MKU or in a similar position in a recognized academic institution.
    ICT Certification in a relevant area of specialization
    Experience in managing or monitoring online learning in an e-learning environment will be an added advantage

    Apply via :

    recruitment.mku.ac.ke

  • Grade 1&4 Resident Maternity Cover Teachers (Tatu Day School)

    Grade 1&4 Resident Maternity Cover Teachers (Tatu Day School)

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    Key responsibilities for the role include:

    Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
    Plan and execute appropriate activities for the children each day according to the curriculum, schemes of work and lesson plans that meet the social, physical and emotional needs of the children.
    Developing, reviewing and updating schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the school curriculum in partnership with the Learning Design team.
    Setting assessments for subject areas/topics when requested or called upon
    Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
    Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
    Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling
    Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.
    Observe and evaluate each child’s progress and provide a written report to the Principal, other school leaders and parents.
    Monitor and keep record/ reports of the children’s progress and development
    Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests
    Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
    Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
    Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
    Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
    Assist in bus loading and unloading

    ABOUT YOU

    Skills and Qualifications required:

    TSC certification and Degree in Education/ P1 Diploma
    3-5  years of teaching experience
    You have good working skills with technology such as Word, Powerpoint and Excel
    You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
    You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity well.
    You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
    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.
    You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth

    Apply via :

    eer.applytojob.com

  • Area Sales Manager  - Nyeri Area Sales Manager  - Kiambu Customer Success Representative

    Area Sales Manager  - Nyeri Area Sales Manager  - Kiambu Customer Success Representative

    Company Description

    Homebiogas is the most cost-effective biogas solution for small dairy farmers in Kenya. By recycling cow manure into clean cooking energy and rich bio-fertilizer, farmers can cut costs on charcoal and chemical fertilizer, saving money every day. At Homebiogas, we believe that improving the lives of small dairy farmers will ultimately have a large impact on the future of Kenya. HomeBiogas is an equal-opportunity employer.

    Purpose of the role

    To achieve monthly and annual sales revenue and profit targets for the full range of company products and services in the assigned territories.
    Achieve monthly and annual sales and revenue targets in the assigned area
    Develop business and increase the profitability of the company in the defined geographic area by doing effective sales strategies and implementing sales tactics.

    Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

    Meet monthly sales and revenue targets
    Ensure maximum exploitation of business opportunities in the assigned region
    Develop, continuously review, and update regional monthly and weekly sales plans.
    Support the field sales team with effective planning and implementation of monthly, weekly, and daily work plans.
    Identify and source potential business opportunities to overachieve the set regional targets.
    Continuously train, mentor, and monitor the sales team to achieve and sustain a high level of efficiency and productivity.
    Monitor and improve the daily activities of the sales team.
    Enhance collaboration with support departments to ensure the successful implementation of field activities.
    Ensure that the sales pipeline remains optimized for continuous region target achievement.
    Support and enhance the use of the provided sales tools and processes to optimize team performance.
    Ensure compliance to the set company procedures including EH&S Best Operating Policy.
    Continuously undertake market intelligence and submit reports with insights and recommendations.
    Servicing of company’s potential customer base and maintaining good working relations at all levels with the target clients.
    Generate and receive inquiries, develop proposals, negotiate contracts, and secure business.
    Ensure that the sales pipeline remains optimized for continuous business growth.
    Effective use of CRM system.
    Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain a customer database.
    Submit weekly and monthly management reports, sales forecasts, and competitive market reviews to Country Sales Manager
    Monitor competitors’ activities and submit competitor info on a regular basis including annual competitor review submission.

    Must Have

    The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

    Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
    Oral and written English correspondence skills of a high standard
    Effective planning organizational and time management skills
    Analytical thinker and numerate
    Well-versed and knowledgeable on the local language
    Contractual and commercial experience is required
    Business development experience is required
    High level of commitment and loyalty
    Quality-oriented with attention to detail and capable of working to deadlines
    Proactive and hands-on person
    To always act as an ethical, moral, and positive agent of the company.

    Qualifications

    Education- bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing, agriculture, environmental study or any other related field of study
    Skills- Sales strategies Excellent Analytical skills, ability to work with minimal supervision, high sense of confidentiality and ability to meet set deadlines.
    Experience- Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar position in B2C in renewable energy or agriculture. Minimum 2 years which should be a Senior Sales Position and minimum 3 years leading a field sales team.

    Desired Behaviors

    Change orientation – describes how an individual identifies the need for improvement and change.
    Drive for results – a deep-seated inner desire to compete against standards of excellence and achieve “step changes” in business results.
    Compelling Communication – recognizing that clear communication is the key to understanding.
    Leading others – the ability to create a compelling vision of the future and to provide inspiration, clarity and direction.
    Customer Insight – the ability to understand the markets that customers operate in, to use this to identify underlying needs, and then to apply this in a way that gives Homebiogas a competitive advantage.

    Deadline: 18th of July 2023

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    If you meet the above qualifications, please send your resume to recruitment@homebiogas.com with the job title and region as the subject of your email .Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@homebiogas.com

  • Sales & Marketing Representative – Security

    Sales & Marketing Representative – Security

    About the Client:

    Our Client is a security company providing professional guarding and security services to residential properties. They seek to hire an experienced, self-driven and results oriented candidate to fill in the role of a Sales & Marketing Representative.

    Job Purpose:

    The Sales & Marketing Representative will be responsible with the role of identifying potential new customers and closing deals. He/ She will take complete charge of the sales, responsible for sales targets achievement and customer relations management.

    Qualifications and Requirements

    Diploma or Certificate in Communication, Marketing, Business or related field.
    At least 3- 5 years progressive Sales experience within Security Industry.
    Field sales experience particularly selling Guarding services.
    Must possess a Valid Kenyan driving license.
    Must have good knowledge of security services pricing.
    Must have an excellent knowledge of winning strategies within the security services industry.
    Must have a strong commercial and financial awareness and marketing focus.
    Must have a rich client database in the security and residential property market that can quickly be plugged in and will be a definite advantage.
    Must have a demonstrated track record of success in sales.
    Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Proficiency in Ms Office with working knowledge of digital marketing.

    Key Responsibilities and Duties

    Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies that ensures sustained business growth.
    Develop relationships at a variety of levels within prospect customer organization to create active sales pipeline.
    Responsible for managing the existing customer cross-sell products and services among the existing accounts.
    Craft compelling value proposition for the company services and propose to the management new, innovative ways of developing winning competitive positions.
    Analysis of the effectiveness of all marketing efforts.
    Managing and developing contacts, accounts, leads and opportunities.
    Any other duty assigned.

    Interested applicants should send their detailed CV and Cover Letter quoting the job title (SALES & MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE-SECURITY) as subject to reach us not later than 14th July 2023 to careers@italgloballtd.com. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

    Apply via :

    careers@italgloballtd.com

  • Senior Actuarial Analyst

    Senior Actuarial Analyst

    Roles and responsibilities

    Achieving Zamara’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 manage and provide actuarial consultancy services to a small portfolio of clients under guidance from a Manager.

    The role will report to a Manager.

    In more detail, the areas of responsibility include:

    Technical Expertise

    Responsible for managing a small portfolio of clients under the supervision of a senior resource across IFRS 17, reserving, pricing, capital management and strategic projects.
    Agree deadlines for projects and calculations with consultant and actuary and ensure the deadlines are met.
    Carry out data checks/analysis and prepare valuation and financial review reports for checking by actuarial consultant.
    Support and review work done by actuarial analysts.
    Adhere to compliance with set processes and standards in the Division.
    Ensure delivery of high-quality output whilst working on a wide range of concurrent assignments.

    Client relations

    Accompany senior resource to client meetings and have greater involvement in terms of presentations and discussions.
    Initiate and support business development and client relations.

    Billing and debt collection

    Assist accounts with billing and collection of all pursued but uncollected debts.

    Professional development

    Develop expert knowledge of all the processes/procedures & systems used for individual calculations and valuations.
    Develop technical knowledge through formal and on the job training.
    Initiate a project and work on it to completion.
    Take ownership on research initiatives and participate in R&D projects.
    Contribute to the actuarial profession in Kenya.

    Experience and personal qualities

    The following experience is preferred:

    3-5 year’s work experience in the insurance domain
    Proven experience in a similar environment together with strong capabilities and ability to communicate with impact
    Degree in Actuarial Science or related field.
    Good grasp of system application
    Strong knowledge of insurance/pensions industry
    MS Office with focus on Excel Skills.
    Comfortable with different actuarial valuations methods and techniques
    Basic programming skills
    Knowledge of FIS Prophet preferred

    The following personal qualities are preferred:

    Analytical thinking
    Teamwork
    Excellent time management skills
    Supervisory and mentoring skills
    Innovative and proactive
    Strong business sense
    Responsible and accountable
    Client facing skills
    Excellent oral & written communication skills.
    Responsible & accountable.

    If your career aspirations match this opportunity, please send your CV on LinkedIn on or before 12.00 pm GMT, Monday, 10th July 2023.

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