Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

Digital Manager

Your role : if we were to put the role in one line…we would say we are looking for a professional who would disrupt with digital…ie. an innovative out of the box thinker who has a firm grasp on the blurring boundaries between consumers,stores and brands. Has the wherewithal to “make a difference” in a crowded market. In a lean team you would be leading as the Brand Manager on Digital for the East & West Africa markets. Driving digital marketing excellence through the development and implementation of coordinated strategies across different online touch-points , influence brand likeability, penetration,loyalty. Evaluate effectiveness of campaigns and new marketing initiatives creating a measurable ROI. Long term Digital Communications Strategy Development and Delivery, Annual brand communication plans would come under you purview. Experience past or present with the Nigerian market is key for the role.
Candidate Profile:

Graduate + MBA preferably.
At least 3-5 years of experience either on the client or agency side .
Effective communicator
Experience in the consumer goods industry is a must have !
High Preference for Nigerian Nationals as the role oversees the key market for the client .

Managing Expectations:
At Mindfield we are driven by mutually agreed KPIs and service levels. Exceptional results can only be delivered when we understand both our key stakeholders clients and candidates. Keeping this in mind we would request that when applying for a role do take cognizance of the “must haves” to avoid disappointment. Sometimes positions take time to close and there could be delay in us responding to you but respond we will. Look forward to a long term relationship. …..Mindfield.. making a difference

October 23, 2024
Bakery Production Manager

Job Description

Purpose: The Production Manager is responsible for coordinating the activities instore bakery Production and monitoring procedures and standards to achieve consistent high quality products produced in an efficient manner. The production manager provides leadership for, and develops the abilities of, production leaders in the department.
The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring the best quality products, excellent customer service by maintaining regular quality audits, good manufacturing practices, compliance with local regulations (OSHA, Department of Health, etc.) and HACCP.
Duties and responsibilities

Develop and ensure production plans for all bakeries are in place
Ensure production target are achieved in the bakeries
Oversee quality assurance and consistency across all bakeries.
Set and develop hygiene standards and ensure compliance in the bakeries
Ensure good customer service is offered in the bakeries
Ensure there is product availability in the bakery, i.e. maintain at optimal capacity
Ensure that staff are in proper uniform and are well groomed
Ensure consistent and timely supply of ingredients to the bakeries from Head Office
Ensure machine repairs and service maintenance in the bakeries is timely done.
Develop sales promotion programs to attract more customers.
Enforce cleaning schedules for equipment and work area
Continually perform quality audits as well as equipment performance
Coordinate regular training on all staff for proper use of equipment, customer service and any other related training.
Any other task as assigned by the management.

Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Professional Qualifications

Diploma in food production

Experience

3 – 5+ years of hands on, management experience within a food production environment, preferably within the baking or related industry
Good working knowledge of bakery production equipment such as mixers, dividers, rounders, proofers, etc
Working knowledge of process controls and industry standards
A good understanding of working within a budget and meeting those goals.

Skills

Ability to resolve problems and jump right in to help
Good Organization and Time Management Skills
Ability to supervise and mentor
Positive and professional communication and customer service skills
Competent in computer knowledge – accustomed to working in an MS Office environment and competent in Excel

October 23, 2024
Business Development Manager Operations Manager

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
Reports to: Managing Director
Job Description: Vision Quest is looking for an exceptional individual to join our Business Development team at the Manager level. Based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel, the BDM will identify, establish, and maintain relationships with clients across East Africa. He or she will contribute to the business development of the firm which includes but not limited to proposal writing, client mapping and attending meetings.
Responsibilities:

Identify opportunities through desk research
Assist the Research Team on various aspects of projects, including playing a key role in select projects in order to gain valuable research experience
Review client Terms of Reference and other requests received to determine VQ suitability to respond
Liaise with the Head of Research & Quality Assurance and the Managing Director to Identify appropriate expertise to handle the tasks
Prepare high-quality proposals in response to TORs received (in close collaboration with subject matter technical experts).
Prepare appropriate yet competitive budgets to accompany proposals developed
Ensure high-quality proposals are submitted to clients ahead of deadlines.
Arrange and participate in proposal interviews with clients
Identify all potential partners, clients, and competitors in East Africa and establish a database for contact management
Establish contact with partners, clients, and competitors and represent VQ in introductory meetings to explain our unique selling points/competitive advantages
Maintain relationships with existing/new partners through routine contact
Assist in improving and maintaining new and existing business development resources (templates, CVs, promotional materials, databases, etc.)

Education requirements:

Master’s Degree in International Affairs, Anthropology, Political Science, International Development Studies, or another relevant social science topic.

Required relevant work experience: minimum of 3-5 years’ experience
Required skills:

English and French
Effective ability to pro-actively prioritize and meet strict deadlines
Ability to work independently and remotely with little oversight
Experience with grant writing or training in business development
Familiarity with research, including quantitative and qualitative research methods
Strong Microsoft Office and Internet research skills
Excellent communication skills
Experience preparing high-quality research proposals
A background in research or program evaluation will be an added advantage

Preferred (but not required) skills:

Experience living or working in Africa
Knowledge of the international development industry

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October 23, 2024
Livelihoods Team Leader

ABOUT THE JOB

The role of the Team Leader – Livelihood and Self Reliance and scholarship is to ensure development and implementation of the livelihoods programming in Dadaab/NEP, which is efficient, accountable and measurable. There will be some degree of travel within the camp complex and probably within the region and working with partner institutions. Key responsibilities include: Ensuring overall coordination of DRC’s livelihood portfolio, which includes business development/enterprise development training, operations of 3 community training centers, revolving fund operations, group savings & loans, microfinance linkages, micro value-chain development; Other roles include livelihood program coordination, overall coordination of DRC’s scholarship portfolio, which includes professional, technical and vocational training; and staff supervision/training/mentoring, and executing DRC’s NEP livelihoods strategy and contributing to tactical planning, livelihoods mainstreaming in the DRC Kenya program and development of new livelihoods projects in Dadaab. S/He is expected to be familiar with the international development agenda and to be aware of the operational issues related to general livelihoods, governance, and policy issues in the region.
This position will also require regular travel to project sites located in Lagdera, and Fafi Districts of North Eastern Province.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

To support the Kenya country programme in managing livelihoods program through the implementation of DRC’s Livelihoods and Scholarship training programs in Dadaab operations and its environs. This will include taking the lead and full participation on the livelihoods program assessment, project design, implementation and advocacy as well as representing of DRC on various livelihoods working groups and fora.

SPECIFIC TASKS

Supervise participatory needs assessments and identify appropriate livelihood interventions to increase incomes for the local and refugee communities and reduce poverty in the target areas.
Oversee business development skills and numeracy/literacy skills trainings among selected target groups in the region.
Oversee the field implementation of Group Savings and Loaning (GS&L) activities in local and refugee communities with emphasis on promoting group development through support, coaching, mentoring, regular feedback and identification of investment needs and opportunities.
Participate in the development and oversee the implementation of selected micro value-chains within the Dadaab program.
Participate in periodic program review and planning meetings; and external meetings as often as requested by the supervisor.
Play a key role in implementing the DRC scholarship policy to increase skills and knowledge in livelihoods security of displaced and host population households.
Support the development of the skills development component and ensure that lessons learnt are fed into the design of livelihood programs, donor responses and technical forums.
Provide technical leadership to ongoing skills development components with a focus on cost-effectiveness, building a solid evidence base and moving them to scale.
Through direct technical assistance provision, build the capacity of program and partner staff to identify, design and implement quality post-secondary education interventions.
Integrate multi-sectoral considerations into skills development programming, with a particular focus on linkages with health, education, and legal protection concerns.
Supervise management of Transit Centres to ensure adequate supply of water, maintain high standards of hygiene and ensure provision of meals to returnees.
Manage the flow of information in relation to preparation and issuance of cash assistance to returnees.
Promote collaboration and synergy between the DRC host community project (HCS) and the similar projects/groups in the Dadaab refugee camps.
Ensure the effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning processes for the livelihoods program.
Ensure project staff adhere to HAP Principles in day to day project implementation; participate in HAP audits.
Serve as the liaison with stakeholders and relevant Government of Kenya departments – from the location to divisional levels.
Assist in developing concepts and proposals for the Dadaab program. Take the lead on Livelihoods development and Scholarship/training activities.
Supervise and coordinate internal and external reports as requested by your supervisor.
Other duties assigned by the supervisor.

DRC CORE COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role, we expect you to be a positive, mature leader with experience in livelihoods program design and implementation. You are an effective people manager and enjoy working with teams of committed staff to build collaboration and capacity in support of country operations.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results in a fast-paced environment
Collaborating: You lead initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while setting high standards
Communicating: You listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and persuasively
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

ABOUT YOU

Minimum of five years spent with a humanitarian/development actor.
At least three years INGO/IO livelihoods program work experience.
Ability to train and convey information to livelihoods team.
Skills in micro-business/enterprise and value chain program design and implementation.
Prior experience working with county governments and other duty-bearers in the implementation of livelihoods interventions.
Working knowledge of MS Office and other relevant computer applications.
Able to adapt to changing program priorities and emergency priorities that may arise.
Budget management experience in NGO context,

DESIRED SKILLS:

Background in Livelihoods/Food Security Program design and implementation,
Fluency in English and knowledge to Somali Language is advantageous.

GENERAL

Commitments:

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC

CONDITIONS

Availability: As Soon as possible
Duty station: This a national position based in Dadaab.
Reporting: This position will report primarily to the Dadaab area manager with and also closely working with Head of Program at Nairobi.
Contract: 8months contract with possible extension.
Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of National staff.

October 23, 2024
Head Of Sales

Job Description

Sanergy is looking for a qualified Head of Sales for our Farm Star Sales, including EverGrow organic fertilizer and animal protein feed supplement.
About the role
Farm Star Sales team enables Sanergy to sell end products derived from treated organic waste.
The Head of Sales will lead the development and implementation of scaling sales strategies to grow agricultural products revenues by 20x in 18 months.
A typical day for you might include the following

Refine and implement scaling strategy to exponentially grow sales of the company’s agricultural products that include organic fertilizer and animal proteinby 20X in 18 months.
Design and implement growth initiatives across relevant sales channels to guarantee formulaic and sustainable scale up of fertilizer and animal proteinsales.
Support Assistant Sales Manager in day-to-day sales operations, including recruitment, training and ongoing support to individual sales reps, and ensuringsmooth operational support for sales, handling sales ops administration, and managing payment collections, with a view towards continuous improvement ofall processes.
Create and manage the sales budget, including revenue and margin targets.
Lead on developing, testing, and commercializing new market segments for organic fertilizer and animal protein.
Optimize all aspects of sales operations, including customer acquisition, distribution, payment collection, and after-sales service to maximize profitability.
Act as the face of the company in closing new business opportunities with high value clients.
Refine and implement strategies to improve customer retention.
Contribute on behalf of the end-product business unit to defining organisation-wide annual goals, giving feedback and setting sales and operation targets collaboratively

Skills and qualifications you’ll need

Degree or higher level education
Previous experience in significantly scaling up an existing business
>5 years’ experience in consultative B2B selling
>3 years’ experience in building and managing sales teams, preferably in direct sales with a clear track record of high performance
Previous experience in building a business from scratch or significantly scaling up an existing business
Aptitude for numbers and data-driven decision-making
Knowledge of agricultural inputs market for small and medium-scale farmers preferred or ability to learn technical knowledge quickly
Humility and interest in learning in-depth about a new industry, new product category, new sales process, and everything else that’s needed.
Coachable – a desire to learn, constantly improve, and act on feedback
Willingness to work outside of Nairobi and travel to support the sales team approx. 80% of the time.
Valid car driver’s license and min. 2 years driving experience
Sense of humour

Qualities you’ll need to fit in well among the Sanergy-Stars

A collaborative spirit that compels you to work beyond your team
A desire to understand and serve customers
A willingness to embrace diversity, integrity and empathy
An innovative approach to assessing and testing new ideas
An enthusiasm to achieve set targets and improve yourself professionally

The perks you’ll have

A holistic benefits package
Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth
A unique chance to tackle critical challenges of sanitation, economic empowerment and food security

October 23, 2024
Associate Counsel Country Growth Manager

Here at Tala, we are looking to hire a talented lawyer based out of our Nairobi office to help us manage legal operations in East Africa. The Associate Counsel will be responsible for a variety of matters including ensuring regulatory compliance, managing corporate governance, negotiating commercial contracts and addressing the unique matters in a global, growing startup. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced and collaborative environment. In this challenging position, you will report to our General Counsel and work closely with our Nairobi-based business team.
The ideal Associate Counsel candidate will have in house and FinTech experience and experience with handling a wide variety of commercial matters.
Responsibilities:

Manage regulatory compliance, corporate governance and other compliance matters in Kenya and Tanzania
Stay up to date on relevant laws and regulations and understand how they may affect our business needs as Tala continues to innovate
Support contract negotiation and collaborate with business teams on developing effective relationships with contractors and vendors
Maintain our contract management system and create management reports
Work with the US legal team on managing outside counsel
Work with our General Counsel on other special projects

Requirements:

Law degree
Three to five years of experience, two years at a FinTech or financial services company
Experience in consumer finance and financial regulation
Experience working on commercial contracts

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience operating in foreign markets, particularly within Africa
Experience working with US business partners or working in the United States
Experience working at a startup

We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse team with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We focus on hiring talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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October 23, 2024
Manager, Client Implementation and Channel Solutions

Job Details
Transactional Products & Services; This team is constantly working to extend our service capability and product range, consolidating our operations in established markets while expanding and extending in emerging markets. We divide our core capabilities into three product groups – Investor Services, Transactional Banking and International Trade Services.
Job Purpose

To manage the end to end solution, design and implementation of transacting platforms across digital and physical channels for TPS clients.
To ensure that the solution spans across Cash, Trade and Investor Services products
To ensure that all client service requirements are effectively executed through the operations teams To participate effectively within the TB CST’s to ensure client centric solutions and effective utilization of our channels.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Client Implementation Solutions
Accountable for Implementation planning within the CST to ensure client centric solutions:
Plan and execute with client and sector centricity
Ensure discipline of solutions by completing the client solution map
All implementations to be captured on team track
Accountable for utilization reports and tracking
Manage the Client Service Requirements with the Head Client Implementation & Service
Solution, execute and monitor to achieve the committed transaction volumes and associated fee income
Solution with driving digital volumes mindset
Business Perfomance and process Management
Proactively engage clients to understand their complete banking needs and respond to those with integrated solutions
Drive Execution Through The Adoption Of
Proactive engagement with clients to understand their solution requirements
Adoption of the Implementation Framework and Adoption of a Solution Mandate Document to effectively capture and respond to clients’ needs for all implementations
Co ordinate all client feedback and engage with stakeholders for potential incorporation into future enhancement initiatives, roadmaps and enhancements and monitor and drive utilization across all online and remote service channels to ensure optimal throughput
Develop an in depth understanding of our markets and sectors by executing through key sector value propositions ensuring that our roadmaps and initiatives are in line with market and client expectations
Consistently improve client experience through improving our accountability and engagement across the delivery value chain, improving our discipline of execution, assessing client experience through structured feedback and participation at key client experience forums at regional and country levels
Risk – Reinforce the culture of doing business the right way by proactive engagement and ongoing risk assessment
Reinforce the culture of doing business the right way by proactive engagement and ongoing risk assessment
Understand applicable risks including 100% adherence to all agreed controls including channel movement reports
Execute to the online cyber security framework
Ensure risk reviews and remediation plans are conducted across all remote services
Remediation of all audit findings by due dates
Complete all applicable risk related training
Business Operations: Focus attention and resources on initiatives that will get the basics right
Embed and hold each other accountable for a discipline of continuous improvement through:
Working across the value chain in country to identify the most critical process optimizations that will bring efficiencies to the client and bank
Aligning to the Standard Operating Models for Client Access where applicable to improve client experience and efficiencies
Continuously improving our Business Requirements skills to improve TAT’s and reduce defects Working closely with sales and client services to improve the way we manage queries
People and Culture: Prioritise the focus on developing our people and embedding the TPS Culture
Together with your line manager, articulate your individual learning plan and own the execution against the agreed plan
Use our Social & Ethical compass, augmented by commercial pragmatism, in decision-making
Sponsor a Compliance culture in everything we do
Lead by example, the values & behaviours we want our teams in-country to internalise and drive the Diversity and Transformation agenda
Raise the profile of TPS within the bank by ensuring appropriate participation in meetings such as CMF, Watchlist, NPLs etc.
Raise the profile of the bank externally and internationally/ in International forums

Where Leading a Team

Execute on the learning and development path for all Product staff and actions for execution in line with the Learning and Development model. Deliver against the learning and development plan to ensure a skilled, competent, high performing and engaged team members.
Drive and own Talent Identification and Management by identifying talent for development / reward and addressing threat to Talent Retention. Ensure succession planning for all Key roles, and ensure effective resourcing of all roles within the CA function.
Focus on consciously recognising performance through the reward and recognition framework and ensure open conversation around performance and link reward to clear business outcomes

Preferred Qualification And Experience

Business Degree
Tertiary qualification in either Financial, IT, Business or Engineering
3-4 Transaction Banking and leadership experience , including product knowledge across Cash, Trade and Investor Services
3- 4 Minimum work experience, with preferably 3- 5 years in financial services

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

Expertise on the specific client industry that is covered by the role
The ability to analyse business financial performance as well as competitor and external factors as it would apply to the people practice in the organisation
Knowledge and understanding of costing, budgeting and finance concepts and the understanding and application of related processes and procedures
Knowledge and understanding of the features, benefits and pricing of the products and services on offer to business banking customers.
The ability to review existing processes with the view to find better ways to execute tasks on a continuous basis.
Ability to assess client current product utilisation, client changing requirements with ability to up-sell, cross sell, advise product changes
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of risk management methodologies, tools, governance structures and regulatory requirements for good management of risk.Seniority Level

October 23, 2024
Automotive Sales Executive Manufacturing Sales Manager Personal Assistant Receptionist

Our client is a Kenyan manufacturer of motor bikes and they are looking for an experience and well-organized Sales Executive. The person will be tasked with creating awareness of the brand and push sales across the region.
Responsibilities

Conduct market research to identify selling opportunities and evaluate customer needs
Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, tendering, networking and social media
Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns
Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products / services
Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences
Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections
Collaborate with team to achieve better results

Job Qualifications

At least a Diploma in a business related field.
At least 3 – 5 years experience in the automotive industry
Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
Proven ability to achieve sales as per set targets
Ability to handle and resolve complaints from customers
Confident, presentable and aggressive
Aptitude in delivering attractive presentations
Excellent communication skill
Have a valid driving / riding license.

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October 23, 2024
Sales Development Executive

Job description
KEY DELIVERABLES

Deliver assigned sales target for the territory.
Manage and expand retail presence in the territory.
Maintain and Develop relationships with Key Accounts.
Building and categorization of architect and specifiers database.
Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards through distributors.
Managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock availability and control.
Sales Trainings and Workshops for distributor sales associates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Business:-

Market mapping which includes project mapping and competition mapping- distribution network, pricings, and marketing activities.
Identifies business opportunities by identifying prospects for sales options. Preparing of quotations following enquiry from customers.
Ensure specification of products in all key projects.

Retail Business:-

Managing existing distributors and formulate strategy for retail network in defined territories.
Ensuring product displays in showroom as per organization guidelines.
Implementation of sales trainings to shop floor associates.
Monitor stock levels with distributors and making key decisions about stock forecasting, availability and control.

Other:-

Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending service improvements.
Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
Maintains quality after sales service to customers through distributor’s technical support executive.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS
Internal/External Business Relationships

Work with Area Manager to formulate and implement the strategy for defined territory.
Work with Supply Chain for smooth logistics operations including availability and timely dispatch of goods to customers.
Work closely with the Marketing Team to ensure timely implementation of planned activities.
Work with the Retail Marketing Team for showroom expansions.
Work with Technical Team to effectively implement the after sales service model.
Contact consumers, trade partners, architects and builders to remain updated with the market trends, purchase cycle, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidate based in Nairobi (Kenya) would be preferred
Fluent in English, Swahili and other local varieties is advantageous
3+ Years experience in a Sales & Business development Executive roll
5+ Years Sales and Marketing Experience
Similar diploma to this role
5+ years Management experience
Experience in Managing Stock
Training experience would be beneficial
History of sales achievements

SALARY:
The tentative budget would be USD 20,000 – 24,000 annual.

October 23, 2024
Consortium Project Coordinator

Job Details
YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO ENDING WORLD HUNGER BY . . .
Leading the agency to manage supply chain under a DFID funder consortium, BRCiS (Building Resilient Communities in Somalia). The Project is also responsible to lead this supply project.
This position will be based in Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia.
KEY ACTIVITIES IN YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

Establish and ensure fluid and regular communication and coordination with all relevant sector stakeholders both in Nairobi as well as within Somalia.
Maintain close coordination with AAH International procurement section.
Establish close coordination with the existing, Nairobi-based Nutrition Cluster for Somalia, in close coordination with the Consortium Management Unit.
Together with consortium partners, lead the continuous identification of supply gaps and bottlenecks in country and establish a common strategy to address them.
Compile and submit timely reports.
Together with consortium partners, identify core advocacy concerns around supply and contribute key messages to the broader advocacy initiatives of the BRCiS, the consortium Lead Agency, donors and other relevant actors.

DOES THIS DESCRIPTION FIT YOU?

You have at least 5 years professional experience in humanitarian logistics, incl. land, shipping or air transport and logistics/transport operations.
You have at least 3 years’ experience in Project Management.
You have demonstrated professional experience working in a fast paced and complex humanitarian emergency context.
You have a high level of Integrity and Transparency.
You have knowledge of working in a consortium model.
You are highly organized & pay attention to small details. You take pride in planning not just the best-case scenario but also for multiple contingencies.
You have experience in emergency response.
You have strong organization and management skills combined with the ability to coordinate a diverse range of people and responsibilities.
You have the ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate and demonstrate good judgement.
You possess strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
You have effective multi-tasking skills with ability to coordinate and handle pressure/ stress well.
You are flexible, able to live and work in a stressful and insecure environment.
Previous experience in Somalia desirable.

October 23, 2024