Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

  • International Expansion Manager

    International Expansion Manager

    Why SunCulture?
    This is a unique opportunity to have a seat at the table in one of the fastest growing technology startups in Africa. SunCulture won the FT/IFC Transformational Business Award in both Excellence in Transformational Business and in the Food, Water, and Land Category in 2018. SunCulture has also recently been recognized as a Bloomberg New Energy Pioneer and named in London Stock Exchange’s inaugural ‘Companies to Inspire Africa’ report. SunCulture’s CEO is recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 and Top Conscious Business Leader.
    About the Role
    SunCulture is looking for an International Expansion Manager who will be responsible for setting up and managing new market pilot team and operations. This includes building new market expansion operation strategy, goals and pilot hand over process.
    Detailed Responsibilities

    Pilot Operations

    Plan and set up new market pilots. This includes pilot scope, HR, admin, operations, budget, legal, timeline, partners, goals
    Identify and setup IT/software needs in collaboration with the Kenya IT team
    Manage new market expansion pilots. This includes HR, partners operations, budget, monitoring
    Build reporting structure to ensure all OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are being measured and shared in a clear and efficient way
    Create handover process and timelines dependent on the new market needs

    Market and Team Expansion

    Formulate a new market expansion pilot strategy, with the business development team
    Work with business development team to increase visibility of SunCulture to drive more sales
    Identify the new market HR needs and ensure they are in line with partnerships and 3rd party contracts
    Ensure the teams training needs are efficiently met
    Build management and reporting structures
    Ensure the new market expansion team have clear goals and directions
    Efficiently monitor the new market expansion teams both onsite and remotely

    Leadership

    Maintain an effective working work relationship with team members and other departmental heads
    Ensure all your team members have OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) that they are aligned with the collaborating teams OKRs and give updates on project progress on a weekly basis
    Collaborate with the other project team members to set project objectives and development goals

    Desired Candidate Profile
    Does This Sound Like You?

    You have 3-5+ years of management experience
    You are an experienced traveler, preferably in rural Eastern Africa
    You have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken with the ability to interact freely with key stakeholders
    You have a passion for project perfection and proactive in decision making
    You are an independent thinker, able to thrive in a fast paced dynamic environment
    You have in-depth knowledge of the industry and current trends adaptable for SunCulture
    You have the ability to handle pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects at the same time
    You are organized and an expert in time management
    You thrive in resources-constrained environments with discretion in using departmental budgetary allocation
    You are an agile trainer capable of training and being trained and be very resilient and flexible

  • Terms of Reference for the Link NCA Statistician- Somalia.

    Terms of Reference for the Link NCA Statistician- Somalia.

    Operational objectives- What do we expect from this Link NCA in terms of operational outcomes.
    The objective of this study will be to identify drivers to malnutrition (wasting and stunting) as well as levers and barriers of resilience. The study specifically aims to:

    Determine the prevalence of undernutrition.
    Understand how the wasting and/stunting in this population and its causes changed

    Over time due to historical trends,
    seasonally due to cyclical trends,
    due to recent shocks.

    Have a better understanding of communities’ own perceptions and knowledge about under-nutrition and its drivers.
    Identify under-nutrition pathways and associated risk factors: Description of local mechanisms which lead to under-nutrition and their interconnections.
    Identify of vulnerable groups to major risks factor to undernutrition.
    Define local community perceptions on risks, shocks and resilience’s capacities.
    Identify barriers and levers/boosters associated with resilience capacities
    Formulate an action plan to (re)design activities according to the study results

    NCA data analysis
    This is a short term assignment (Maximum 30days) which will be broken into two phases. Phase one will be conducted during the initial phase (Secondary data analysis) and the second phase will be done after field data collection is complete.
    The Link NCA data analysis is more comprehensive with the use of a mixed method approach to identify statistically risk factors associated to malnutrition outcome using secondary datasets (SMART Surveys datasets or any survey including anthropometry variables). Quantitative datasets including anthropometric variables will be analyzed alongside qualitative data gathered from secondary data review (SMART report and published articles, DHS reports, data on rainfall, temperature, food security, livelihoods, epidemics etc.). The second analysis will entail a detailed analysis data from the risk factor survey to include triangulation from the qualitative data collected in the process.
    The objectives of statistical analysis

    To identify the risk factors associated with global acute malnutrition in the Link NCA studied area. (Annual GAM trends with rainfall, yield, fertility rates, temperature, epidemics or any indicators of shock).
    To identify the risk factors that are associated with stunting in the Link NCA studied area. (Annual chronic trends with rainfall, yield, fertility rates, or any indicators of shock)
    Seasonal GAM prevalence’s trends over a year (using SMARTs survey for the past 20 years)
    GAM prevalence’s trends in regards to area differences.
    Produce analysis report.

    Key analysis Activities
    Reporting to the NCA analyst, the statistician will conduct the following analysis among other responsibilities assigned:

    Check for consistency in variables across surveys (if multiple available) and recode variables as necessary.
    Re-run the ENA software to ensure that WHO Z-scores were calculated in a consistent way and outliers are excluded using the same criteria.
    Ordering and merging data bases and data sets and creating new variables to define the year, season and geographical area where each survey was conducted.
    Use descriptive statistics to summarize all variables in the survey which include: frequencies for categorical variables, calculations of the mean, standard deviation, and range for all continuous variables.
    Classify all continuous variables into categorical variables to facilitate an easier interpretation of results.
    Conduct logistic regression, linear analysis and trends test to identify risks factors associated with undernutrition.
    Analyze secondary data (data on rainfall, temperature, food security and livelihoods variables, epidemics data, sex of the children, fertility rates, water access indicators, IYCF indicators, and gender qualitative data) to identify potential causal risks factors on annual, seasonal and regional characteristics associated with undernutrition.
    Run separate bivariate regression models with each of the variables with bivariate regression models control for the region, year, and geographical area of the survey.
    Estimate odds ratios for each level of the categorical variable and a test for trend to estimate a p value for the overall significance of the variable.
    Report results in tabular form to allow for comparison of the change in association when other variables are controlled for.
    Supporting NCA analyst in presentation and interpretation of NCA statistical results and
    Conduct any other roles requested by the NCA analyst.

    Required qualifications

    An advanced University degree (Master’s degree ) in Statistics, Public health, or any relevant quantitative discipline;
    At least 3 to 5 years’ Experience using data to support research efforts, strong levels of data literacy and solid ground in multivariate analysis, conducting association analysis among other statistical analysis.
    Conversant in using statistical packages such as EPI info, STATA, R, and related programs;
    Knowledge on a wide range of Health and Nutrition and Resilience programs and how other sectors affect nutrition outcome.
    Excellent writing skills and good interpersonal and communication skills.
    Excellent, proven skills in developing analytical, technical and informative materials.
    Ability to work in a team.
    Fluency in English both written and spoken.

  • Finance Manager

    Finance Manager

    Job description
    The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the Financial, System and Management Accounting function for PEAK DMC East Africa which meets the requirements of the General Manager (GM), PEAK DMC Global and other regulatory authorities within East Africa (largely Kenya & Tanzania). As well as being responsible for the performance of any Finance staff, the Finance Manager contributes regularly to the overall direction of PEAK DMC East Africa by being part of the DMC’s Management Group.
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Degree level qualifications or higher
    CA or CPA or equivalent with 3-5 years post qualification experience
    Experience and knowledge of complex accounting packages
    Practical general finance and accounting experience in a foreign invested business
    Practical general finance and accounting experience in Kenya
    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

    For a downloadable job description and application details, please visit our company website via the link above. Applications close 12 December, 2018.

  • Manager Finance – Africa

    Manager Finance – Africa

    Job Summary
    Direct responsibility for BU Finance function. Business partnering with GM in all operational and strategic decision making. Facilitate structured BU business reviews. Actively support BU Annual Business Planning exercise in accordance with Corporate guidelines. Continuously monitor key business performance metrics. Lead/support cross functional BU/Corporate initiatives. Ensure financial discipline. Strengthen internal controls. Build a high performance Finance team.
    Reporting Relationship -Direct: to GM
    Dotted line: to Director Finance
    Qualifications & experience

    Professional qualification – CAwith 5-10 years relevant experience of which at least 3-5 years as Mgr Finance of medium/large sized FMCG businesses (multi-product/multi-location) in Africa.
    Domain expert knowledge and relevant experience of financial accounting, business analysis, business planning, forecasting, costing, treasury and taxation.
    Business focus; exposure to business partnering and strategic decision making.
    Hands-on exposure to Oracle, SAP or other major ERP.
    Highly analytical, commercially oriented with good grasp of numbers.
    Effective communication and presentation skills. Ability to interact with Board/Senior Management.

    Key responsibilities

    Business partnering with GM in all operational and strategic decision making. Drive day-to-day business performance through analysis and monitoring of key business performance metrics. Facilitate structured business reviews.
    Actively participate in development of BU 3-year Strategy Statement and Annual Business Plan as per Corporate guidelines.
    Monitor and ensure development of business intelligence and key business metrics including margin control, brand/customer profitability, product costing, CMI/TMI spends, SKU rationalisation, NPD, MTM etc.
    Lead/actively support cross functional cost saving/ optimisation, efficiency improvement, revenue/margin maximisation and other BU initiatives.
    Ensure financial discipline and working capital management. Ensure availability and optimum utilisation of bank facilities in co-ordination with Corporate Treasury. Monitor capital expenditure. Ensure strict credit control.
    Continuously monitor foreign currency, interest and counter party risks. Help devise risk management strategies.
    Critically examine and help strengthen existing BU systems, workflows, procedures, policies and controls.
    Ensure compliance with applicable laws. Independently handle BU statutory audit and facilitate internal audit.
    Maintain cordial relationship with Government agencies, banks, auditors, legal firms and key business partners.

  • Teachers 

Deputy Head Teacher

    Teachers Deputy Head Teacher

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and enterprising individuals to join us as teachers

    2 Teachers required for Lower Primary – Grade 1-3
    2 Teachers required for upper Primary with strengths in Languages, English and Kiswahili

    Qualifications

    The successful candidates will have a minimum of P1 certificate in Education with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position. Certificate/Diploma in Leadership, Guidance and Counseling or any other relevant course is an added advantage.
    A mature Christian who is supportive of the beliefs, calling and vision of Beacon of Hope. He/she must be an effective team player that works collaboratively and effectively with others and passionate about learning and teaching

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  • Secretary(urgent) 

Personal Assistant (readvertisment)

    Secretary(urgent) Personal Assistant (readvertisment)

    Job Description

    The incumbent should have the following qualifications.

    Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Excel
    Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Secretarial, administration,Front office or related.
    At least 3-5 years’ of experience in a similar role in a busy work environment.
    Must demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
    A people person and highly personable.

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  • Tax Analyst

    Tax Analyst

    Job Description
    Would you like to apply your education and skills in exciting and relevant ways from day one? Are you passionate about data analysis to drive strategy in a substantial way? If so, we have the perfect role for you.
    This Is a Unique Opportunity To Obtain Insights Into The World Of Finance Through a Dynamic Consumer Goods Company And Benefit From
    Business topics at the heart of today’s news – Evolving channels (Discounters, E-commerce), competition, and customers’ reality makes working in a consumer good’s business dynamic every single day.
    Recognized Financial leadership – Our finance people are part of every multi-functional team and are the key actors in Business Development and decision-making.
    Responsibilities as of Day 1 – You will have total ownership from the beginning and will work on very concrete projects. Whether it’s external negotiations with customers, crafting new marketing / sales plans or improving productivity of logistics, you will feel your impact.
    Continuous mentorship – We work with passionate people and like to give both formal training as well as day-to-day coaching. Your interactions with a Brand Manager will be important here.
    Dynamic and respectful work environment – Our employees are at the core of everything we do. We value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance.
    About The Role
    As a Tax Analyst, you will work in the finance department with representatives from various other functions. Within these teams, you will find collaboration among team members and an environment where everyone’s opinions are valued and encouraged to be shared.
    Our focus is to win as a team with everyone’s strong individual contributions.
    Your Role Consists Of

    Day to day tax mentorship on operations of the Legal entity lead and execute all tax filings pertaining to the entity.
    Leadership and execution to transfer pricing for our legal entity.
    Ensure full adherence of the legal entity to P&G defined business model.
    Provide input to external engagements with tax and customer authorities
    Closely collaborate with external tax consultant company.

    Qualifications
    What are we looking for:

    We require 3-5 years relevant experience providing financial leadership in Leading Audit Companies, with specific focus on corporate tax in Kenya.
    Have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field

  • Deal Manager

    Deal Manager

    Job description
    The Deal Manager leads and manages the contracting process end-to-end for strategic, complex transactions that meet regional criteria requiring Deal Manager involvement. The Deal Manager sets the overall direction for his/her assigned managed deal(s) and is responsible for the successful execution of the contracting process, ensuring consistency and adherence with Oracle strategy, commitments and goals as well as compliance with Oracle policies and procedures.
    The Deal Manager facilitates and co-coordinates discussion amongst Sales and multiple Oracle functional stakeholders (i.e. Deal Specialist, RevRec, Finance, Legal, OFD, Business Practices, Migrations, Order Management, etc.) to reach agreement on contracting terms in order to solve complex contracting scenarios and meet the specific needs of his/her assigned managed deal(s).
    The Deal Manager may work in a multi-cultural environment and cover multiple countries and/or lines of business. The work is fast-paced and seasonal in nature, corresponding with Oracle’s quarterly and annual fiscal cycles.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Work proactively with Sales and functional stakeholders, (i.e. Deal Specialist, RevRec, Finance, Legal, OFD, Business Practices, Migrations, Order Management, etc.) to develop a realistic close plan for his/her assigned managed deal(s) including identifying key milestones, anticipating potential issues and identifying resolutive actions to be taken.
    Provide advice to Sales by identifying applicable Oracle policies as they relate to specific contract terms, relevant for the assigned managed deal(s); advising Sales on the appropriate contract terminology for the deal.
    Articulate to Sales the rationale behind Oracle policy and contract terms to assist them with Customer negotiations. Know when to defer to functional stakeholders (i.e. Deal Specialist, RevRec, Finance, Legal, OFD, Business Practices, Migrations, Order Management, etc.) during Customer negotiations.
    Advise Sales on the appropriate terminology to include in approval requests to ensure that the contract term requests are clear and unambiguous; allowing Oracle approvers to make informed decisions and Deal Specialists to successfully and efficiently draft the final contract.
    Facilitate internal discussions amongst functional stakeholders (i.e. Deal Specialist, RevRec, Finance, Legal, OFD, Business Practices, Migrations, Order Management, etc.) to reach practical business solutions to complex contracting issues, and provide such functional stakeholders with any contract documents necessary to ensure a thorough evaluation of issues.
    Collaborate with and provide guidance to the Deal Specialists responsible for drafting the managed deal(s).
    Complete final review of the contract documents prepared by the Deal Specialist to ensure that all contract terms have been appropriately approved by Oracle and the contract reflects all negotiated commitments before releasing the contract to Sales.
    Proactively manage the deal close plan, facilitating involvement and commitment from all parties until the contracting process has concluded.
    Other responsibilities as may be deemed appropriate by Oracle management.

    REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

    3-5 years of experience in contracting environment
    Proficient in Email, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and analytical communication skills.
    Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment under pressure
    Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task, and prioritize when required
    Organized, detail oriented, and time management skills
    Prior experience in high tech industry, consulting, or professional services industry preferred
    BA/BS degree in Business; Business Administration /Law degree or equivalent
    Sounds Like You? We Want To Hear From You! What’s In It For You? When You Grow, We Grow!

    At Oracle, our success starts with people who make it happen – our employees. Therefore, Oracle is committed to providing you with the rewarding career development you’re seeking, but also with unmatched benefits that help you get the most out of your career and your life.
    WHAT MAKES #ORACLETALENT?

    A network of Talented and motivated colleagues striving to excellence.
    A stimulating environment where you create your own career path.
    Professional development, training, and tools that enable you to grow.
    Flexibility to balance your life and your career, and enjoy both to the fullest.

    Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

  • Livelihood Officer 

WASH Officer

    Livelihood Officer WASH Officer

    The Livelihood program aims to increase Community resilience to disaster risk. It aims to critically analyse the vulnerability of the community and communally manage their disasters among them using community based solutions and resources.
    Roles 
    The duties of the Livelihoods officer include:

    Planning, execution and finalizing projects according to the given timelines and within budget.
    Acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third party contractors or consultants in order to deliver the project according to plans.
    The Livelihood officer will also see to it that the project objectives are met and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
    Develop and share regular monthly and quarterly work plans with all team members involved in the project through effective communication.
    Develop and share regular monthly, quarterly and annual reports in a timely manner with the project team and other stakeholders
    Carry out continuous monitoring and overall reporting of the project progress in the field to the program manager
    Prepare quarterly procurement plans for all items, equipments and services needed in the project and advice accordingly
    Ensure donor regulations are adhered to and that necessary administrative, financial and implementation controls are observed and documented appropriately
    Develop and share project information with Donors, stakeholders and project team appropriately upon request
    Build, develop and grow any contacts or relations critical to the life of the project while being a direct representative of the organization in various project forums and networking levels
    The Livelihood officer should support any internal or external monitoring and evaluation exercises of the project

    Qualifications

    At least an undergraduate degree holder in Development studies, community development, Social works or related fields.
    At least 3 to 5 years work experience in a similar position
    Knowledge and understanding of specific community engagement and context
    Possession of skills in PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) as well as strong community facilitation skills
    Competent computer skills in MS Word, excel and Power point presentations and proficiency in presentation skills
    Competent report writing skills
    Attentive to detail with strong analytical and observation skills
    Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
    Excellent report writing skills
    Team player

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  • Senior Communications Officer

    Senior Communications Officer

    Job Summary
    The Senior Communications Officer (SCO) will provide communications advice, guidance and implement communications plans for Act! specifically ensuring that the right communications resources are sought, developed and distributed to the relevant audiences. The role will build a progressive communications culture that supports ACT!’s Strategic objective on creating an integrated organization with a strong brand identity, shared across all staff and programs.
    Key responsibilities
    The main roles and responsibilities of the Senior Communications Officer will include but not be limited to the following:
    Communications Design

    Collaborate with management and program teams to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on Act! target audience and budgets.
    Establish the credibility of communications as a management discipline.
    In partnership with the ICT function, ensure Act! is at the forefront of all communications technology.
    Ensure quality implantation of the Act! brand by nurturing the communications skills of staff to express themselves simply, clearly and powerfully.
    Provide relevant communications training and mentoring to the program teams and implementing partners.

    Documentation and Publications

    Produce compelling success stories, press releases, internal newsletters, annual reports, presentation materials and other communications products and publications.
    Undertake photography and dissemination of photographic materials to speak to Act!s programming requirements.
    Provide videography and documentary support including idea generation, conceptualization and implementation.
    Provide quality control on all communications with Act! partners.
    Design and layout of project documents including brochures and ensure Act! branding guidelines are adhered to.
    Coordinate the production, collation and editing of Act! web articles as well as relevant organization’s publications such as newsletters, annual reports.
    Ensure regular updating of Act! website content and social media pages in liaison with the IT manager.

    External Communication

    Develop strong media relations with key local and international media to promote Act!s profile.
    Participate in communications planning and briefing for example during press conferences and media interviews.

    Program Communication

    Provide support in communication strategic planning for each project.
    Develop communication plans, including implementation plans, work plans and schedules across the three Act!’s programs.
    Represents Act! at meetings within the areas of operation, the wider network and beyond as directed.

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning

    In liaison with the Monitoring and Evaluation team develop a sound system for monitoring of Act!s communication strategy.
    In liaison with the MERL and programme teams support the tracking and reporting of outcomes.
    Participate in and contribute to quarterly and other scheduled programme performance review meetings.
    Edit organizational bi-annual, annual and annual performance reports.

    Capacity Development

    Develop training and mentoring plans on communication for Act! .
    Provide technical guidance and support to the Capacity Development team on communications standards.
    Provide technical support to the program teams for capacity development in communications for partners.

    Networking and representation
    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with media and maintain a media database, and partners.

    Implement a broad based communications market strategy for Act!s platforms and key competencies.
    Negotiate collaboration with the media with regards to press coverage and adverts.
    Attend external meetings and other Advocacy related gatherings through which Act! can profile our work.
    Represent the program and Act! in meetings as delegated by supervisor.

    Qualifications, Experience & Personal Requirements
    The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in their job are:
    Academic qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field.
    Masters degree or equivalent would be an added advantage.

    Professional Qualifications

    Post graduate qualifications in Mass Communication / Journalism.
    Qualifications in program/project design.

    Experience in years and indicate level of experience

    At least 3-5 years’ substantive experience in development communications.
    Experience in managing USAID related program will be an added advantage.

    Essential competencies

    Excellent written and oral communications skills.
    Strong analytical, editorial and report writing skills as well as excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
    Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimal supervision.
    Willingness to travel extensively within the country, work extended periods in the field and interact effectively with partners and willingness to learn new approaches.
    Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment and with partners at all levels.
    Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
    Knowledge in photography and videography including editing skills are added advantage.
    Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems and social media platforms.
    Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop) are added advantage.