Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

Strategic Vendor Services Manager

About the role
As a Strategic vendor services associate at Jumia, you will be responsible for the regional end to end management of one of our key partners; with the objective of growing and transforming the business. This position is currently one of the positions where Jumia Group is investing the most to grow the pool of talent. We expect the best performers to be the next wave of key account managers, head of categories in the company.
You will focus on managing a single key partner across multiple markets – from the very essence of marketing & commercial, to operations or even co-organization of Jumia key commercial events, your scope will provide you will all levers to drive your Brand toward the right direction.
This role is for top performers looking for close collaboration with senior commercial leaders to help accelerate their commercial careers.
Responsibilities
Market Scope: Kenya, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana & South Africa.
Stock Availability: Ensuring full assortment agreed with Jumia is live on the website at any given moment in time
Inventory Management: Schedule inbound + RTV to ensure optimal stock rotation in Jumia Warehouse.
Content: Ensuring content of each product is up to the brand’s (and Jumia’s) Standards.
Marketing Execution: Following up on the execution of the marketing plan agreed with the brand and deliver on demand proofs of executions –perform ROI analysis, gather data for specific campaigns.
Data: Provide regular analysis on the performance of the brand based on the brand report.
Jumia Mall: Make sure sliders are updates, store is live, SKUs are tagged, all links work properly etc…Act as a curator for the brand’s store.
Finance: Follow-up and support on payment and reconciliations.
Qualifications
3-5 years FMCG experience ideally from a multinational and with regional experience.
Languages: English – French would be a nice to have.
Action oriented and performance driven
Strong management and inter-personal skills
Good analytical and data management skills
Ability to anticipate, structure and organize
Well organized and very detail oriented
Resistant to stress
Autonomous
Finding simple solutions to complex problems
What We Offer
A unique opportunity in implementing and executing new ideas for a thriving e-commerce business
The opportunity to work with professional and dynamic teams in and outside your local country
An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation

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africainternetgroup.peoplehr.net

October 28, 2024
Legal Officer

INDUSTRY MANUFACTURING
SALARY NEGOTIABLE
Duties and Responsibilities
Read, edit, draft and interpret all company documents, letters and contracts
Attending Courts cases for the company
Conducting negotiations with a view to settling potentially litigious matters in the best interest
To effectively monitor the on-going litigation cases in the firm including adherence to the internal processes
Working with as a trusted legal advisor while advising and promptly updating directors on their cases and the developments of the law
Developing lasting client relationships and actively building on experiences that support the company
Preparations of quality legal pleadings in line with given instructions and within the set timelines as well as observing and managing the processes
Offering legally sound advice to the company in regard to various transactions or cases in the company
Advising the company competently and confidently on the technical aspects of a wide range of matters particularly in corporate, commercial disputes and staff matters
Research on diverse range of assigned issues, documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures;
Key Competencies:
LLB Degree from a recognized University
3-5 years’ experience as a company legal officer especially manufacturing set up
Should have analytical skills and with a good judgement
Should have sound drafting skills with exceptional accuracy
Should be up-to-date in knowledge on relevant company laws
Should have strong communication and inter-personal skills both verbal and written

Qualified candidates should send their CV’s quoting relevant skills, qualifications and experience to careers@britesmanagement.comInterviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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careers@britesmanagement.com

October 28, 2024
Decentralized Procurement Specialist

General Summary:
The Decentralized Procurement (DCP) Specialist will support the DCP Integrated Supply Chain Manager to develop and improve the quality and efficiency of the supply chain process for commodities within the DCP scope and deliver business results by performing agreed duties and responsibilities.
The DCP Specialist supports and mentors the DCP procurement specialist teams in their the day-to-day procurement tasks: receive requisition orders (ROs) from clients, confirm product specifications, complete procurement requirements evaluation, run and evaluate sourcing events, obtain sign off from clients on finalized ROs, draft, review and execute subcontracts or purchase orders (POs) for execution with vendors, monitor shipments to delivery, process vendor payment requests internally and ensure complete and timely filing. The DCP Specialist is particularly focused on providing support in the ARTMIS modules, in line with the procedures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
DCP countries
Provide support to DCP teams as they perform their day-to-day work with a focus on the ARTMIS modules, in line with the procedures.
Serve as a subject matter expert for ARTMIS – the end-to-end procurement system that GHSC-PSM uses – particularly for processing ROs from inception to fully executed contracts.
Ensure that all countries maximize the use of all ARTMIS functionalities, so as to minimize or eliminate any parallel paper-based systems.
Serve as a subject matter expert for SharePoint, providing guidance for correctly tagging documents and monitoring adherence.
Clearly communicate approved policies and procedures and assist in sharing guidance, developing and updating job aids, providing training and mentoring, and troubleshooting and resolving issues.
Participate in relevant technical and management meetings (online, where possible) and disseminate relevant information to DCP teams.
Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures and correct data entry for each country, define gaps and corrective and preventive actions with DCP Integrated Supply Chain Manager.
DCP regional procurement capability
Manage procurements for countries assigned to the DCP regional procurement capability pilot, execute procurement from beginning to end in collaboration with recipient country.
Receive ROs from clients, confirm product specifications, complete procurement requirements evaluation, manage and evaluate sourcing events (under long-term agreements and one-offs), obtain sign off from clients on finalized ROs, draft, review and execute subcontracts or POs for execution with vendors, monitor shipments to delivery, process vendor payment requests internally and ensure complete and timely filing.
DCP strategy
Support DCP Integrated Supply Chain Manager in evaluating, developing and implementing the DCP sourcing strategy.
Assist with rolling out the sourcing strategy to the DCP countries, and guide countries during the RFx, evaluation, contracting and implementation phases.
Identify and further develop opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness of the process and system.
Other
Resolve problems and respond immediately to urgent requests, developing solutions that meet the client’s needs.
Maintain relationships with internal units, including the Management Information System, Risk and Audit teams.
Participate in internal and external meetings as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of procurement experience on USAID-funded projects, preferably in the medical or clinical laboratory technology fields or a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably on USAID-funded projects.
CIPS, CPSM, or other relevant procurement certification preferred.
Solid understanding of USAID and other Federal Acquisition Rules.
Strong experience executing and managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
Technical product knowledge in HIV/AIDS or lab technology.
Experience working with global partners and countries in assessing and designing improvements to processes and procedures.
Experience remotely managing field-based teams preferred.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in English, and lead presentations, trainings, and effective meetings.
Strong knowledge of MS Office applications.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated integrity, independent thinking, judgment, and respect for others.
Strong attention to detail.
Foreign language fluency (French) desired.
Ability to travel and work within Africa for one to two weeks, potentially several times per year.
Supervision: The DCP Specialist will report to the DCP Integrated Supply Chain Manager, who is based in the USA

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their updated CV and cover letter to DCPrecruitment@ghsc-psm.org by June 29, 2020.

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DCPrecruitment@ghsc-psm.org

October 28, 2024
Senior Financial Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE
For Pawame to make evidence-based business decisions, we must understand any risk the business may be exposed to, our financial condition, and the trends that might impact the organization. The Financial Analyst will turn that information into actionable intelligence that the CEO and the management can use to make decisions.
The Senior Financial Analyst must be detail-oriented and strategically minded. The individual’s responsibilities will include assisting with financial planning and budgeting processes, analyzing financial statements and reports, developing financial models, preparing projections, and performing research and analysis in support of the senior leadership decision making.
KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
Financial Planning & Analysis

Develop, maintain and control a detailed corporate financial model.
Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models.
Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account the company’s goals and financial standing. Maintain alignment between the financial model and the business plan and budgets.
Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
Advise the CFO on, and drive implementation of, business and financial strategies to aggressively drive profitability and optimal financial performance.
Effectively identify, communicate and support in managing potential future risks.
Works closely with product development, marketing, new business development, and other project teams in evaluating the viability of moving to new markets, introducing new products and setting up new systems.

Provide informed financial data in all aspects of investment portfolios to ensure profitability

Analyzing & monitoring of the impact and financial performance of existing investments including those of products, process enhancements, campaigns and geographical expansions.
Prepare monthly profitability reports to provide more analysis of the business revenue, cost centers and investments.

Business planning & analysis

Control and evaluation of monthly operational and capital expenditure to ensure business plan objectives are met.
Perform Analytical assignments on business cases developed by various departments to assess the financial impact of their investment and budgetary decisions against the financial performance of the business.
Preparation of periodic (Daily, Monthly & Quarterly) reports to enable management to evaluate performance and take appropriate action.
Conduct budgeting trends and variance analysis.

Ensure compliance with external stakeholders

Create regular reports on financial and other covenants as required under the external obligations of the Company.
Oversee, together with internal finance team, the adherence of various processes to ensure integrity of reports and data and issue early warnings to CFO/other Senior team members on the foreseeable compliance issues.

KEY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIP & INTERFACES
Corporate Development

Working with the Corporate Development team in the analysis and closing of project finance transactions, including term sheet development, negotiation and assisting in due diligence processes.

Procurement & Supply Chain

Work with the Procurement & Supply Chain team in creating boundaries for new product negotiations.

Portfolio Management

Support in setting forth policies on customer qualification, re-financing and other aspects of portfolio health management.

Sales & Field Operations

Give estimations of how many sales are needed in order to generate revenue or break even.

Requirements
Required Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent business experience

Preferred Education
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
Required Experience

3+ years of progressive responsibility and track record of success working as a financial analyst in a major company, financial institution and/or accounting firm.
Good experience partnering with cross functional executive teams.

Preferred Experience

5+ years of progressive responsibility and track record of success working as a financial analyst in a major company, financial institution and/or accounting firm.
Good experience partnering with cross functional executive teams.

Technical Requirements

Financial acumen: Expert in the understanding and application of theoretical and practical approaches to finance and financial management.
Analytical ability: Demonstrate the ability to analyze financial data/reports and produce actionable insights that drive business performance generally and in specific problem areas.
Conceptual Thinking: Ability to analyze hypothetical situations or abstract concepts to compile insights and apply them to give suggestions.
Ability to think strategically, i.e.:

To think about a complex system in a holistic, integrated fashion.
To link strategy to implementation and develop strategically-focused plans.

Business strategy and planning skills.
Ability to bring structure to unstructured problems or situations.
Strong general management skills
Expert in excel & preferably with ability to work with Xero.
English fluency.
High proficiency in financial modelling.
Strong quantitative and analytical competency.

Behavioral Requirements

Leadership: Proficient leadership skills and ability to motivate diverse cross-functional teams without having direct authority over them
Organization: Strong organizational skills with structured, systematic approach to financial and business management, an eye for detail and dependability with a strong sense of accountability.
Entrepreneurship: Energetic self-starter who demonstrates strong resourcefulness and personal initiative. Requires little hand-holding to deliver complex tasks. High level of energy and motivation
Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills. Comfortable presenting to senior management and large groups.
Flexibility: Adaptable and comfortable in fast-changing start-up environment. Comfortable in uncertain and/or ambiguous situations. Fast learner. Willing to contribute in areas beyond formal job description.
Cross-cultural skills: Ability to operate effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
Uncompromising integrity.

Benefits

At Pawame, we are a diverse team of highly energized local and international people, committed to listening to the needs of our consumers in the rural populations in East Africa without access to clean energy. Everyone from our intern to the founders contributes to our success in different ways.
Every team member in Pawame has the same drive and excitement towards achieving our goals. Working hard and being creative are synonymous in our startup life.
You will have the opportunity to directly impact low-income off-grid consumers, dramatically improving the lives of many families.

October 26, 2024
Re- Advertisement – Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – (EU Gender and Humanitarian Project) Re-advertisement- Project Coordinator – EU Gender and Humanitarian Project

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M & E Officer) undertakes to set up all monitoring and evaluation systems of the EU Gender project. The position supports monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project; assist in coordinating across the available components of the Project to ensure effective implementation of M&E/MIS; assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.
KEY TASKS

Support all M&E initiatives including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities, and contributing to staff capacity building initiatives as necessary
Provides monitoring and evaluation (M&E) services and documentation of EU Gender project results
Support EU Gender project coordinator and management in reviewing donor reports to ensure high quality reports are submitted on time
Assists management in establishing log frames, M&E work plans, and targets throughout project implementation
Review and analyze weekly reports to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and to enhance quality of reporting
Develop and strengthen planning, monitoring and evaluation procedures
Monitor all EU Gender project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving the projected outputs
Develop output, outcome and impact indicators for the project success
Monitor the sustainability of the project’s results
Provide feedback to the management on project strategies and activities
Suggest strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying shortcomings in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such shortcomings
Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities
Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system
Develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project
Routinely monitor the programme implementation and performance of EU grants both at country and Africa Regional Office levels
Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to management
Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist management in preparing relevant reports
Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project
Assist in project coordination to ensure effective implementation of M&E systems
Undertake other related duties in accordance with instructions from the EU Gender project management.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Public Health, Health Economics or related field of study.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

3-5 years’ Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation.
Ability to produce high-quality briefs and reports in English (and French).
SKILLS
Bilingual (French and English)
Good project management skills
Good project/programme monitoring and evaluation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills – articulate, tactful and diplomatic
Good research, analysis and report writing skills
Good written communication skills
Good organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines
Good budgeting and financial skills
Excellent IT skills – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willing to take initiative
Willing to travel extensively, at country level and internationally
Subscribe to IPPF’s vision and values including respect of diversity, inclusiveness, social justice and accountability.

*Salary will be negotiated depending on the candidate’s experience and skills for the position.

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October 26, 2024
Communication & Social Media Coordinator

Our client, a film production company, is hiring a Communication & Social Media Coordinator to join their team.
Job brief
The job holder will administer the company’s social media accounts. Responsible for creating original text, managing posts, responding to followers and managing the company’s image in a cohesive way to achieve the marketing goals.
You are expected to be up-to-date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends. Ultimately, you should be able to handle the company’s social media presence ensuring high levels of web traffic and customer engagement.
Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day management of campaigns and ensure brand consistency
Manage and facilitate communication and social media communities by responding to newsletters, social media posts and developing discussions
Facilitate scaling specific campaigns and company awareness through various social media channels
Create and implement communication and social media strategies monthly.
Generate and submit consistent reports.
Ensure consistency in copy through tone, voice and terminology
Supervise all aspects of social media interaction between film teams and the company to ensure alignment
Create actionable plans to both grow and maintain followers through popular social media platforms e. g. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, YouTube, Tik Tok etc.
Form key relationships with different players in the film space across the social media platforms

Qualifications

3-5 years of social media management experience
Professional certifications in Google Analytics and Fundamentals in Digital Marketing is preferred
Proficient using multi-social posting programs
Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites
General knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and internet ranking for web content
Relevant experience determining a target audience and how to cater to them
Strong understanding of marketing strategy and how to effortlessly utilize these concepts throughout various forms of outreach
Strong content creation skills
Excellent communication skills and be able to express the company’s views creatively
Availability to work long hours, evenings and weekends while working on a campaign or strict deadline.

October 26, 2024
Sorting Plant Supervisor

Summary of Role
TakaTaka Solutions is looking to recruit a Plant supervisor who will work on ensuring that sorting operations, storage procedures and machinery maintenance are adhered to at all times. The candidate will report to the COO.
Responsibilities

Managing of all aspects of the company’s waste sorting sites (‘mixed recovery facilities)

Stock management (incoming= sorting=storage=exit)
Sorting quality
Baling quality
Storage system

Management of all staff at the sites
Operational efficiency & improvements

Skills

Ability to supervise non-technical staff
Ability to follow the given plant process structure
Highly reliable and diligent
Must also have good skills in maintenance planning to ensure that plant equipments are
available all the time.
Good communications skills

Experience:

BSc/Diploma in Electrical And/or mechanical and/or other relevant field
Background in production (or alternatively maintenance)
At least 5 years experience, 3 of which must have been in a supervisory role.
Experience in people management, process management and basic machinery maintenance.
Experience in a factory/industrial setting as a production or related supervisor is a must.

October 26, 2024
DevOps Full Stack Engineer Contractor

Description
We are pleased to announce the following Contractual Position in the Digital IT Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Brief Description
Reporting to the DIT Operations Manager, the position holder will be responsible for availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring, emergency response, security and capacity planning.
Key Responsibilities

Building software to help operations and support teams. This entails proactively building and implementing services, including end to ed monitoring, scripting and automation, modern tooling and maintenance software
Providing software-related operations support, including managing level two and level three incident and problem management
Creating prototypes, designing and building modules and solutions in an iterative agile cycle, develop, maintain, and optimize the business outcome
Estimating user and technical stories, designing and developing code, writing and executing unit and integration tests, and supporting testing of deliverables against user and technical story acceptance tests
Performing peer reviews, collaborating with architects and other developers to produce “just enough” design, and ensuring that enough technical documentation and training is provided for reference and operational support
Documenting “tribal” knowledge and constant upkeep of the playbooks and runbooks to ensure teams get the information they need right when they need it.
Managing technical debt as part of daily activities
Developing and executing automation scripts and maintenance jobs
Conducting peer reviews and maintaining coding standards
Managing incidents as level two and level three support
Managing problems as level two and level three support
Estimating user and technical stories to help inform and prioritize backlog
Designing modules according to user stories, UX/UI designs, and technical stories
Developing solutions according to module designs and deploy using delivery pipeline
Developing and execute unit and integration tests; support testing against user and technical story acceptance tests
Reviewing design and architecture to guarantee service availability, performance and resilience

Qualifications

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field
Three to five years of work experience in programming and /or systems analysis applying agile frameworks
Experience working with agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, LSD, and FDD
Experience working with multiple programming and markup languages, such as Android, IoS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Ruby, SQL, XML, JSON, YAML, and Python, and paradigms such as object-oriented-, even-driven-, procedural-, functional-, and declarative programming
Strong knowledge of software architecture principles
Experience working in cloud-native environments
Professional experience and knowledge of the Telecommunications industry preferred
Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) preferred
Competency in UX/UI principles and practices preferred

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS ON CONTACT BASIS WHICH WILL RUN FOR ONE YEAR.

October 26, 2024
Technical Assistant, Youth

The Technical Assistant-Youth, under the supervision of the Senior Technical Officer, Youth and Gender, and working closely with the Technical Officer – Youth, will work with other project teams and relevant government agencies, technical working groups, youth groups and other community based organizations to create demand for reproductive health services and mobilize youth to obtain those services from public and private facilities as well as community based agents. He/she will support the achievement of all the deliverables of the integrated FP/RHMCAH activities of the youth work stream through contributing to work planning as well as monthly and quarterly reports.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support social mobilization efforts of youth and adolescents through community structures to effectively participate in health programs.
Plan, execute and support youth engagement activities at the community level and ensure proper documentation and report as per the Afya Uzazi mandate
Support the implementation of the Youth Champions model to implement age appropriate Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) sessions targeting out of school youth and providing FP information, products and referrals
Support the progress of integration of SRH into WASH and Nutrition School Health program
Facilitate capacity building and linkages for youth and adolescents on viable empowerment initiatives.
Coordinate effective networking & collaboration within and beyond communities within Afya Uzazi project implementation sites for learning and leveraging on youth and adolescent health and development
Work closely with the respective County MoH, MoE, Department of Gender and Youth to further create linkages for youth programming, interventions and services
Coordinate the implementation of the youth intervention activities as per Afya Uzazi mandate
Provide timely and quality activity progress reports as required
Coordinate community relations to promote Afya Uzazi youth intervention activities
Take up any other assignments as may be delegated by the supervisor and the project management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A diploma in Community Development, Development Studies, Community Health, Public Health or Project Management
A degree in social sciences with will be an added advantage
3 – 5 years’ experience in implementing youth and adolescent SRH programs
Experience working with the ministry of health community structures is desirable
Hands on experience implementing youth and adolescent SRH and empowerment initiatives
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent community mobilization skills
Self-motivated, innovative, proactive and self- directed
Good organizational and planning skills
Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite.

October 26, 2024
Manager, ICT Risk

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities
Position scope:
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting risk identification and management process across all aspects of Information Technology for the Bank, updating the executive management on the results of the risk assessment and making recommendations for mitigations to protect the Bank systems or cover potential financial losses.
Key responsibilities:

Develop and implement an ICT Risk Management Framework
Conduct system vulnerability tests in line with Bank policies and global standards and report to management on vulnerability and protection against malware and hackers
Identify and assess risks, design mitigation controls and monitor the risks till closure
Clearly document and define risks and their potential impact alongside the statistical probability of such an event, and identify systems affected by the defined risk
Develop ICT risk management guidelines to be used by all Divisions of the Bank
Conduct system penetration testing for various stages of the system development lifecycle to ensure integrity, availability and assurance of the systems and technical processes
Perform a review on compliance with ICT security policies across the technology ecosystem
Evaluate security policy, processes and procedures for completeness and assess its applicability
Work closely with business by identifying risks in products that use digital platforms
Conduct fraud assessments on technology platforms as per fraud risk management policy
Keep abreast with current advances in all areas of ICT security
Continuously evaluate communication security, data vulnerability, business continuity; and examine employee compliance with security controls and deficiencies

Position requirement
Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer related field
3-5 years of related experience with an emphasis on ICT Risk
Masters’ degree would be added advantage
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or equivalent preferred;
Ability to conduct data mining, data analysis and reporting
An intermediate understanding of networking concepts
Intermediate understanding of security appliances including but not limited to Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Firewall, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems;
Analytical, objective and ability to describe complex technical concepts and ideas in non-technical terms.
Good communication & interpersonal skills

October 26, 2024