Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

  • Research Executive Consultant

    Research Executive Consultant

    Ref: BEC/HR/1/2019
    About the Job: We are looking for suitable candidate to fill the following position, based in Nairobi Kenya. The position reports to the director.
    Key responsibilities:

    Identifying and writing winning proposals in East Africa and regionally.
    Developing specific research mythologies, reporting and deliverables to each study.
    Developing and design of data collection tools in various platforms i.e. ODK, Kobo Enketo, Survey to go, Survey monkey, CSPro e.t.c
    Recruiting, training of data collection teams, budgeting and managing field works to ensure quality work.
    Support project planning and management of various new and ongoing projects.
    Data analysis, report writing, editing and preparation presentation each study conducted.
    Provide support to company business development goals.
    Manage each client needs and expectation for the project assigned.

    Qualifications

    Bachelors/ Masters in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Rural development..
    At least 3 – 5 years of experience involved in measurement, evaluation and learning including market research.
    Excellent skills in writing winning proposals in WASH, financial, child protection and Agricultural fields.
    Experience designing, conducting and managing impact evaluations.
    Experience in designing, conducting, and managing baseline, mid-line, and end line surveys including value chain analysis.
    Evidence of advanced evaluation design and advanced statistical analysis including multi-level modeling, propensity score matching, conducting power analysis for clustered evaluations and, fluency with a statistical software package desired.
    Strong data analysis (use of Stata, SPSS, Matlab), English report writing, and presentation skills.
    Able to effectively manage activities in a multi-cultural environment.
    At least five (2-3) years of supervisory experience
    Fluency in English required and fluency in Swahili is preferred.
    Experience working with INGO’s and government is preferred.
    Willingness to work within and outside Kenya;
    Experience working in East Africa is desired.

    Important

    Please submit evidence of writing skills ( 2 latest reports authored by the consultant)
    State expected consultancy fees per month.
    State evidence of availability.

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  • 1st Level Operations

    1st Level Operations

    Job SummaryWe are now looking for a 1st Level Operations professional. This job role is responsible for the coordination, support, management and execution of reactive maintenance activities to ensure that services provided to customers are continuously available and performing to Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance levels.ResponsibilitiesYou will support the following systems and functions: note, this role requires you to work in shifts as it is 24hour support

    Event management
    Incident management
    Remote site access control
    Legal request execution
    Billing operations
    Assurance support activities

    Key Qualifications

    Education: Academic degree, minimum on Bachelor level, in Engineering (IT, Telecom)
    Minimum years of experience: 3-5 years’ experience of deploy system test and lead testing team.
    Domain experience: area of expertise – Business Support System (BSS), Charging Systems
    ISEB/ISTQB software testing qualifications would be an advantage

    Additional Requirements

    Knowledge sharing & collaboration skills
    Problem solving & creative thinking
    Ericsson knowledge
    English skills
    Delivering results & meeting customer expectations
    Analysing
    Working with people
    Manage instructions & procedures
    Applying expertise & technology

  • 2nd Level Operations

    2nd Level Operations

    We are now looking for a Second Level Operations Specialist that will be responsible for the coordination, management, execution and reactive maintenance activities that require a higher level of support than offered by the 1st level Operations. This person shall ensure that the services provided to customers are continuously available and performing to Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance levels.
    Responsibilities:
    You will help with Assurance support activities

    Incident management
    Problem management
    System administration
    Billing operations

    Key Qualifications:

    Bachelor level, in engineering (IT, Telecom) or related field.
    3-5 years’ experience of deploy system test and lead testing team.
    ISEB/ISTQB software testing qualifications would be an advantage

    Additional Requirements:

    Knowledge of Managed Service telecom operations practice
    Knowledge sharing and collaboration skills
    Ericsson knowledge
    Excellent Communication
    Delivering results & meeting customer expectations
    Creating & innovating
    Applying expertise & technology

    Why is Ericsson a great place to work?
    Ericsson enables communications service providers to capture the full value of connectivity. The company’s portfolio spans Networks, Digital Services, Managed Services, and Emerging Business and is designed to help our customers go digital, increase efficiency, find new revenue streams, and create new user experiences. Ericsson’s investments in innovation have delivered the benefits of telephony and mobile broadband to billions of people around the world ensuring our solutions – and our customers – are at the forefront of innovation. We support networks that connect more than 2.5 billion subscribers. With over 100,000 employees and customers in 180 countries, we combine global scale with technology and service leadership. 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic is carried over an Ericsson network. And, our Technology for Good and Connect to Learn programs include creating technology that makes it easier to save lives, feed societies, bring technology to emerging markets and connectivity to remote areas, and grow businesses and prosperity.
    At Ericsson, we give our employees the freedom to think big and navigate their career, on a global scale. We create technology that helps others, from helping people enjoy their favourite content to helping people recover from natural disasters by enabling better communications between rescue workers. Your ideas and innovations can turn into achievements that impact society and change the world, creating new connections, new possibilities, and new capabilities. We find that Ericsson is at its best when we bring together the diverse skills of our people. Working across business areas, across cultures, across geographical borders, across technical disciplines. More often than not, across ground-breaking solutions. Next generation technology can be staggeringly complex. But the simpler it is to use; the more people benefit from it. Join us and help build technology that makes it simple to connect with information, business, societies, and each other.

  • Sales Engineer Project Manager Area Sales Representative

    Sales Engineer Project Manager Area Sales Representative

    They are looking for a talented, highly motivated and customer-focused Sales Engineer to join their company.
    Job Purpose
    To grow sales of compressed air equipment and systems by providing product application, technical and commercial support the Sales process, and end customers.
    Responsibilities

    Identify prospective customers by using business directories, follow leads from existing clients, and attend trade shows and conferences.
    Acquire and build up customers from industrial companies and dealers.
    Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs and to explain how specific products and services can meet these needs.
    Help or give recommendations to customers based on the customers’ needs, product specifications, and regulations.
    Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections.
    Follow up with customers to make sure they are satisfied with their purchases and to answer any questions or concerns.
    Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
    Identifies product improvements or new products by keeping up to date on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.

    Qualifications

    Bachelors or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, industrial engineering or Equivalent.
    Min of 3-5 yrs. In selling of capital equipment.
    Analytical and conceptual skills and proficient usage of selling strategies.
    Willingness to travel, enthusiasm & sociability.
    Excellent communication skills. Both written and spoken.
    Proficiency in MS office products.

    Our offer

    Systematic induction and periodical training.
    Optimal support by our motivated back-office.
    Job security and performance- related remuneration.
    Use of modern EDP tools (e.g SAP S/4).

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  • Finance Assistant – Kenya Program Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation – Kenya Office Program Officer, Behavior Change Interventions – Kenya Office

    Finance Assistant – Kenya Program Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation – Kenya Office Program Officer, Behavior Change Interventions – Kenya Office

    The main role and responsibility of this position is to provide support to finance officer in execution of Kenya program.
    The Finance assistant will be responsible for supporting in the financial and administrative management of grants to counties.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    Provide effective support to Finance officer overseeing budget execution and monitoring in line with NI policies and procedures.
    Ensure the accuracy of NI Kenya projects and contracts information entered in the Contracts Database and that all related milestones are kept up to date at all time by Program Officers.
    In liaison with the Finance officer, assist in the preparation and review of program and operational budgets.
    Process payment request and travel authorization forms for NI Kenya staff
    Support the Finance Officer in preparation of mid-month and end month corporate financial reports
    Manage Kenya Office petty cash
    Process and make payments using Mpesa Platform
    Effective cash flow management
    Other relevant duties as assigned from time to time.

    Supervisory Responsibilities: None
    Education / Professional Designations / Experience:

    Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with at least three to five years of working experience in finance, preferably in the development sector;
    CPA II or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

    Language Skills: Proficiency in English and Swahili Language.
    Travel Requirements: None
    Other Specific Skill Requirements:

    Interpersonal and people management skills
    Competent IT skills, i.e. Word, Excel advanced, and Outlook, knowledge of Great Plains will be an advantage
    Attention to detail
    Ability to work under minimal supervision
    Ability to work under pressure
    Multi-tasking ability with an analytical and methodical approach.
    High level of integrity, maturity and professionalism

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  • Talent & Resourcing Manager

    Talent & Resourcing Manager

    Job Description
    As the leading integrated facilities solutions provider in Africa and the Middle East, operating in over 28 countries, with over 40 000 employees, the Tsebo Solutions Group enables businesses to optimise their efficiency and productivity, and become more successful. We take responsibility of our customers’ non-core activities outside of their expertise, empowering them to focus on their core business. Our local expertise, global standards and innovative cross-divisional solutions, such as catering, cleaning, facility management and security, give us the edge to optimise our customers non-core operations, allowing them to enjoy reduced cost, risk and complexity.
    ATS currently operates in 25 African countries. We are in search of a seasoned Talent and Resourcing professional who will source competent skilled and management employees in line with countries ‘workforce plans and facilitate Talent management and Succession planning as per company systems and processes, building talent pipelines to meet future capability requirements, for the business.
    Duties & Responsibilities
    The key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

    Actively manage the recruitment process from start to end
    Building talent pipelines in line with business strategy
    Manage End to End Recruitment processes in accordance to policies and procedures
    Ensure timeous hire of competent staff that closely matches the job specification as per the recruitment process.
    Ensure Hiring manager capability with regards to talent management and recruitment
    Coordinate Talent management and succession planning for the business
    Support and participate in the execution of HR projects and interventions
    Provide integrated talent management solutions that ensure talent is effectively attracted, selected, developed, deployed and retained
    Implement EVp initiatives across the Africa region
    Assist managers in identifying and addressing talent and recruitment related problem areas timeously and recommend corrective action
    Manage reporting and project management to ensure all key stakeholders in the business are abreast with talent and recruitment initiatives

    Skills and Competencies

    Strong judgement and problem solving skills
    Excellent people skills
    Strong interpersonal and communicative skills (verbal and written)
    Attention to detail
    Client service orientated
    Sound knowledge of all labour related legislation.
    Computer literate – Applicant tracking system as well as HR Systems
    Excellent report writing skills

    Qualifications

    Matric and BComm degree in Human Resources
    3 – 5 years relevant management experience in Recruitment and Talent Management within an In house environment
    Proven working knowledge of HR and IR procedures
    Solid experience in the multiple experience in Kenya and the rest of Africa

  • Program Development and Quality Coordinator

    Program Development and Quality Coordinator

    NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION
    Under the guidance of the Regional Director in Nairobi, the Program Development Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of program development and quality assurance of programming in Somalia and Kenya. The main purpose of the position is to coordinate proposals, mobilize resources and ensure timely and quality reporting, as well as to build systems that facilitate and automate the processes behind program development and quality assurance. 70% of time for this position will be dedicated to mobilization of resources and 30% will be dedicated to quality assurance and reporting.
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Program & Proposal Development and Representation:

    Pursue new and routine resource mobilization opportunities for Mercy-USA
    Anticipate and assist in concept identification and development, and mobilize and lead proposal development teams
    Stay updated on donor priorities and calls for proposals, and advise the Regional Director on potential fund development opportunities
    Review and reconcile budgets, outputs and proposal narratives prior to submission
    Work closely with Finance, Logistics and Procurement and M&E departments in developing specific grant budgets and M&E plans

    Research and monitor donor strategies and regulatory information, and advice on emerging trends that could affect the programs.

    Establish and strengthen networks and build collaborative relationships with NGOs and donors

    Represent Mercy-USA at relevant external stakeholder meetings and take initiative to set up bilateral meetings with potential partners

    Program Quality & Donor Compliance

    Contribute to continuously improving internal grant management systems
    Maintain an updated database on the status of grant writing and provide regular status update reports to Regional Director
    Maintain program files and ensure copies of concept notes, proposals, contracts and reports are correctly filed
    Develop and maintain overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines
    Ensure that all program and support department staff are aware of requirements and conditions of grant agreements, including by providing a help-desk on donor related rules and regulations and delivering trainings
    Document, analyze, and share lessons learned from proposal writing, reporting and donor compliance processes
    Continuously apply learning, innovations and best practices from project evaluations, field visit reports and project reports (both internal and external, including other NGO and donors) to new proposals
    Ensure key controls are in place for effective management of funding portfolio and donor compliance

    Reporting

    Ensure timely preparation, review and provision of detailed and quality reports on program progress to donors
    Ensure success stories are systematically shared by the communications department and incorporated into donor reports
    Support monitoring and assist program teams with implementation or donor compliance challenges
    Facilitate information sharing and reporting with internal and external audiences

    JOB SPECIFICATION
    QUALIFICATIONS
    ESSENTIAL
    DESIRED
    Academic

    Master’s Degree in Development studies or related field in Social sciences (or, in lieu of a Master’s Degree: Undergraduate degree with minimum 5 years program development work experience)
    Professional qualification will be an added advantage

    Experience

    At least 3 years of program development experience in a similar position for a humanitarian or development organization
    Prior fundraising and proposal writing experience with international organizations and experience with humanitarian and development donor requirements (including Somalia donors, such as USAID/OFDA, DFID, UNICEF, WFP, Global Fund, SHF, UNFPA, EAC)
    Knowledge of the operational context and socio-political dynamics of Somalia and/or Kenya
    Prior humanitarian or development experience in East Africa

    Work related skills

    Strong coordination and interpersonal skills
    Strong analytical skills (data and financial)
    Native or full professional proficiency (written, oral and comprehension) in English, and experience in technical proposal writing and reporting
    Excellent computer skills (including Outlook, Word, Excel)
    Proven experience in networking with donors and partners to mobilize resources
    Demonstrated ability to mobilize and coordinate proposal writing teams to meet tight deadlines
    Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with partners
    Excellent planning and organization skills, self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision
    Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple tasks

    Personal attributes

    Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
    Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
    Communication – listens and communicates clearly and adapts to the audience
    Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programs
    Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
    Confidentiality—upholds confidentiality for sensitive information
    Reliability—be there for colleagues when they need support
    Professionalism—respect for others, sensitive to diversity and communicate to others respectfully
    Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others
    Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility
    Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
    Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of Mercy-USA
    Multi-tasking—ability to mediate in high-pressure scenarios with competing interests

  • Chief Librarian Assistant Director Finance & Administration Assistant Director, Human Resource Assistant Director- Technical Services Deputy Director – Technical Services Corporation Secretary Internal Audit I

    Chief Librarian Assistant Director Finance & Administration Assistant Director, Human Resource Assistant Director- Technical Services Deputy Director – Technical Services Corporation Secretary Internal Audit I

    GRADE 4
    Responsibilities 

    Participates in library development plans
    Prepares annual work plans and budgets
    Implements policies that relate to library matters
    Staff management (mentoring, duty allocation discipline, appraisal etc)
    Research on library matters
    Manages selection, collection, acquisition, organization and maintenance of library information materials and databases.
    Ensures daily stock management
    Ensures lending, reference and referral services are delivered in a timely manner
    Production of periodic reports
    Networking and partnership
    Participates in developing policies
    Quality assurance
    Oversees marketing and promotion of library services
    Ensure maintenance of a conducive reading environment
    Developing the use of Information Communication Technology
    Organize book events
    Source for donors/partners to support library activities
    Oversee reference and referral services
    Manage revenue collection and remittance
    Oversee Management of e- resources
    Perform duties that may be assigned from time to time by Management.

    Requirements

    Master’s Degree in Library Studies or information Science or its equivalent
    Five (5) years continuous work experience post-graduation, three (3) of which must be in Senior Management in a library set up.
    Demonstrated outstanding leadership, professional competence and administrative ability in thenoverall management of a library Function.
    Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
    Familiar with Government of Kenya’s Operational Procedures
    Proven knowledge of Information Technology
    Valid member of Kenya Library Association in good standing
    Other related skills and experience will be an advantage.
    Valid Certificate of Good Conduct

    Additional Skills

    Good Communication skills
    Good public and customer relations skills
    Good report writing skills
    Good management Skills
    Integrity

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  • Sourcing Specialist

    Sourcing Specialist

    Job description
    As the world’s cities grow more complex, people’s need to move easily becomes even more important. Enabling urban flow requires talent and ambition. Together at KONE, we create the new urban reality. Your career is a journey, and how you travel makes a difference.
    It’s time to make a move. Join our flow.
    KONE is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Sourcing Specialist to be based in our Nairobi, Kenya office. The Sourcing Specialist will have an integral part to play at KONE. The successful candidate will plan, manage and control the sourcing activities for KONE Kenya and conduct sourcing category management through detailed plans and will be the point of contact for suppliers assigned to their portfolio.
    Responsibilities

    Overall support to the KONE supply chain management through thorough market analysis
    Identification of local sourcing opportunities and mitigation of risk
    Identify and manage local material and service providers according to sourcing categories and plans
    To lead negotiations with local suppliers with a good understanding local supplier base
    To thoroughly execute local and regional supplier agreements
    Ownership of nominated contracts and audits on supplier quality
    Maintain contract validity and manage re-negotiation as needed and in alignment with categoryand sourcing strategy and ensure contract and pricing information in systems is up-to-date
    Arrange and conduct regular steering or review meetings with suppliers and drive resolution of suppliers challenges
    Continually manage supplier saving actions to reduce cost
    Ensure that KONE supplier segmentation specific processes are implemented to suppliers
    Conduct quality audits, scorecard and risk management solutions on suppliers

    Requirements

    University Degree, ideally Engineering or equivalent and MBA will be a plus
    Minimum 3-5 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain management or relevant technical sector
    Experience in a multinational and matrix organization
    High level of Ethics, Compliance and process
    Excellent communication skills
    Self-starter with excellent customer relationship skills
    Fluency in English is a must