Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

  • Minigrid Sales Engineer-Tanzania

    Minigrid Sales Engineer-Tanzania

    Job description
    Job Purpose

    Reporting to the Economic Development Vice President and working in cooperation with Access to Energy Team and Country Teams.
    Responsible for Selling Mini Grid opportunities for Schneider Electric’s from all Bus, including the development of partnerships on Mini Grid in your zone of responsibility and support in financing research to these partners.
    Familiar with all aspects of partnerships, funding research and project development including the ability to manage projects with different stakeholders at all levels, as well as create project description and commercial offers.
    Passionate about sustainable development, concerned about poverty issues, have an understanding of the importance of trained disadvantaged people in energy field for the development of developing countries.

    Key areas of responsibility

    Selling of Mini Grid Projects in Africa
    Sell, and ensure good Eexecution and deployment complete projects to time involving many stakeholders
    Sign-up Partnerships
    Development of strategic partnershipsDonors and financing research (Apply for and seek out channels and new partners to raise funds applying to Africa electrification.
    Develop partnership with Financers and Local Government (Rural electrification agencies)
    Building upfront network of diversified investors, from Grant, to concessional loans to Commercial BanksBuilding upfront network with the Rural electrification agencies and the different government implied in development of rural electrification.
    Business Development
    Look for new opportunities, new business models, new participation in developing a network of local companies to become Micro Grid Operators

    Role requirement

    University degree
    3 to 5 years of work experience in sales and project management.
    Basic Knowledge and experience in energy management and renewable energy is a plus.
    Fluent in spoken and written English.
    Ability to work and contribute as an effective team player in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
    Able to travel to rural areas in Africa
    Developed interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers of various technical abilities, including experience working with contractors, consultants, and sales staff as required.
    Ability to self-manage, multi-task and learn new skills quickly.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skill.
    Entrepreneurial Spirit and Innovative thinker

  • Brand Manager

    Brand Manager

    Brand manager will be responsible for analyzing, aligning and planning how that brand is perceived in the market.
    Tasked to define the brand, positioning the brand, and delivering the brand value consistently across all channels.
    Key Responsibilities

    Coordinate and manage the brand requirements with agency partners.
    Develop custom brand management plans for all in-store communication.
    Assist in the design of retail packaging as well as the creation of in-store marketing displays.
    Maintain contact with vendors and distributors to get critical input on how product design and implementation can be improved.
    Work closely with several advertising agencies to manage brand marketing campaigns.
    Analyze how our brand is positioned in the market and crystallize targeted consumers insights.
    Take brand ownership and provide the vision, mission, goals and strategies to match up to.
    Translate brand strategies into brand plans, brand positioning and go-to- market strategies.
    Lead creative development and create motivating stimulus towards the brand to get targeted population to “take action”.
    Align the company around the brand’s direction, choices and tactics.

    Job Requirements

    Proven working experience of 3-5 years as a brand manager
    BS/MS degree in marketing or a related field
    Sales experience will be an advantage
    Ability to come up with designs for in-store concepts
    Must have experience in branding
    Drive for results and leaderships skills
    Excellent understanding of the retail brand management needs
    Highly creative with ability to think out of box skills
    Ability to work within short timeliness without compromising on quality
    Comfortable working with numbers, metrics and spreadsheets
    Excellent command of the English language

  • Assistant Media Manager

    Assistant Media Manager

    MAIN JOB PURPOSE:The Assistant Media Manager assumes ultimately, responsibility for the development and execution of the Media strategies within East Africa and in the context of all Unilever’s categories. The role includes active leadership, dynamic management and operational involvement in the Media value chain and acting as a strategic business partner to various senior stakeholders.JOB SUMMARY

    Develop and execute an environment-relevant Media strategy in specified market/s that actively helps deliver on the country and category ambitions and objectives.
    Manage and oversee day-to-day and operational relationships with our Media agency and Digital agency partners as well as Media Owners and Publishers where required.
    Act and be regarded as the ‘Subject Matter Expert’ and ‘Trusted Advisor’ working closely and in ongoing consultation with various country and category marketing teams as well as regional and global media teams; and organisational leadership.
    Consistently drive the development and execution of channel ideas, furthering brand engagement with consumers in highly relevant, effective, cost-effective ways.
    Actively engage, lead and leverage our internal and external partners and stakeholders to foster a culture of agility and hyper-responsiveness in developing media/channel strategies that deliver brand, category and business growth.
    Support development of brand engagement ideas, specifically provide and use local country consumer / media insights. Integrate and execute these brand ideas across communication platforms.
    Lead our ongoing focus on delivering Effectiveness and Efficiency by consistently evaluating / measuring the effectiveness of media investment and optimising the brand communication / engagement / conversation based on insights from data analytics, with an emphasis on “real time” campaign management.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    Relevant Tertiary Qualification, i.e. Bachelors’ Degree
    3 – 5 years of relevant experience (Media Agency or Marketing role in a Medium to Large corporate environment)
    A strong technical understanding of Media Strategy, Planning and Buying Processes (Traditional Media specifically. Digital Media planning and execution experience is advantageous)
    Digital Media and Marketing Understanding and Capability
    Media Value Chain Management
    Budget-setting and management (including ‘trade-offs’, ‘sacrifices’ and consequence analysis and ‘alternatives-design’)
    Deep Brand and Consumer understanding
    Data interpretation leading to actionable insights
    Stakeholder management and consultation (internal / external & at all levels)

  • Senior Officer CVM Campaign

    Senior Officer CVM Campaign

    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Consumer Value Management Department within the Consumer Business Unit 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 Senior Manager- – Campaign Management & Capabilities, the role holder will be responsible for driving the CVM (Customer Value Management) strategy though management and execution of Safaricom’s One to One customer marketing efforts, innovating and implementing campaign management tools and ensuring extraction of business benefits from the campaign management capabilities.
    Job Responsibilities

    Timely design, scheduling, planning and execution of BTL marketing campaigns;
    Assume responsibility for accurate campaign configuration to ensure maximum benefit;
    Be accountable for all campaign outcomes and should regularly communicate these outcomes with key stakeholders;
    Ensure adherence to customer contact strategies and
    Ensure campaign program outcomes can be tracked and accountable for correct configuration of campaign tracking mechanisms.

    Requirements

    Degree in Business, Statistics, Finance, IT or Computer Science;
    Deep understanding of Telco billing, data mining and reporting and campaign management tools like NEON, UNICA Campaign, OBIEE, PL SQL, OBIEE, Tableau etc;
    Very strong focus on Customer insights and proven ability to combine numbers and analytics to understand, predict and influence customer behavior;
    At least 3 to 5 years Telco experience, with at least 2-3 years running Below The Line marketing actions and campaigns in a Telco environment;
    Strong awareness of market trends, competitive impacts and market opportunities;
    Achievement oriented, innovative and creative;
    Strong interpersonal, people and communication skills;
    Highly organized, conscientious and detail oriented and
    A high flair for numbers is a must.

  • Project Coordinator-Supply Unit

    Project Coordinator-Supply Unit

    DESCRIPTION
    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.
    REQUIREMENTS
    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 contexts.
    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.

    BENEFITS
    Action Against Hunger values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. These include but are not limited to: –

    Health Insurance
    R&R Breaks
    Paid annual leave (vacation)
    Training opportunities
    Child allowance

    For an all-inclusive list of benefits check the Action Against Hunger Website

  • Data Entry Clerk Research Assistant Supervisors Research Assistant

    Data Entry Clerk Research Assistant Supervisors Research Assistant

    Afya Uzazi Program is looking for individuals to support entry of data collected from routine registration of pregnant women and conduct double entry of MOH data from facilities across 6 sub-counties in Nakuru and Baringo sub-counties. This exercise will be conducted for four days in each month within Afya Uzazi Program office in Nakuru.
    Temporary Data Entry Scope of Work

    Review and sort paper-based data collected forms
    Transfer data from paper formats into computer files using DHIS2 database system and other softwares
    Conduct data validation at the end of each day
    Retrieve data from the database as will be requested by the supervisor
    Maintain data entry requirements by following program techniques and procedures
    Protect confidentiality and security of the data
    Observe and adhere to FHI 360 Code of Ethics
    Any other duties as may be required by the supervisor

    Reports to
    Technical Officer – Data Management and Management Information Systems
    Requirements

    Proven experience in undertaking data entry for international NGOs
    Experience in utilizing DHIS 2, Epi info, Epi-data or SPSS for data entry
    Good command of English language – both oral and written
    Be able to work with professionalism and minimal supervision
    Good attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
    Basic skills in data analysis using Ms Excel, SPSS, STATA, SAS
    A Diploma holder with 3-5 years of relevant post-graduation experience; or a Degree holder with 1-3 years of relevant experience.

    This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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  • Lab & Operations Manager

    Lab & Operations Manager

    Job Description
    Lab and Operations Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the lab, implementation of the process and controls, achievement of targets & KPIs, preventive maintenance of the equipment, technical training of the lab staff, inventory management and controls as well as any specific objectives given by the management. This position will report to the Managing Director of Essilor for East Africa region.
    Responsibilities:

    Handle full spectrum of lab functions/production i.e. Surfacing, Coatings, Glazing, QC.
    Responsible for timely delivery of jobs in terms of the agreed turnaround time.
    Set process flows and ensure adherence.
    Achievement of daily, weekly and monthly KPIs and targets.
    Responsible for timely and correctly ordering of all Inventories of lenses, consumables, final packaging materials to ensure continuous availability.
    Ensure preventive maintenance of all the lab equipment in terms of the servicing and maintenance schedules provided by the supplier or technical teams.
    Set up periodic training of technical staff for them to understand the process and to keep abreast with new technology and products.
    Assist sales and CS team to understand to understand technical aspects in ordering and specifications required to ensure inflow of correct orders in the lab.

    Requirements:

    Bachelors Degree or Diploma engineering or related fields.
    Min 3-5 year’s relevant experience in an Optical Surfacing Lab.
    Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact with all levels.
    Good MS Office skills particularly strong capabilities in MS Excel.
    Able to work independently and highly meticulous.
    Strong analytical skills with ability to support and interact at all levels of organization.
    Fluent in English both written and spoken.

    KPIs

    Timely and Quality delivery on daily output of jobs
    Monthly reports on volumes, operations and yields.
    Yields to be in line with Essilor standards
    Minimizing breakdowns and operational efficiency by periodic maintenance of lab equipment and ancillary machines.
    Monthly closing Binder with Signed off BS Reconciliations

  • Design Researcher

    Design Researcher

    IDEO.org Nairobi has an opportunity for an experienced Design Researcher who’s curious, inquisitive, and adept at uncovering human needs and translating them into opportunities for design. As part of a multidisciplinary design team, you’ll be responsible for planning and conducting qualitative research with diverse communities, and then helping to develop solutions to the needs you discover.
    Great design researchers come from a number of diverse backgrounds—like anthropology, journalism or psychology. The most important qualification is that you have professional experience connecting deeply with a variety of people, crafting interview questions, and translating what you learn into clear lessons, strategies, and action plans.
    You will:

    Build empathy for the people we’re designing for through first-hand conversations, leading your team through fieldwork to explore how people behave—their challenges and aspirations
    Create research plans, identify the right questions to ask, and collaborate with other designers to find creative ways to answer them
    Ensure that our research follows IDEO.org’s and our partners’ ethical guidelines at every step of the process and make sure that all research activities are performed with utmost respect for participants
    Explore analogous experiences in other fields as design inspiration, bringing diverse perspectives to each project
    Employ a variety of traditional and non-traditional research methods, including interviews in people’s homes and on the streets, shadowing participants, participatory observations, expert interviews, and even putting yourself in the shoes of the people you’re designing with by trying out how it feels to perform an activity or experience a situation the way they do.
    Lead the analysis of data collected in the field (a process we call synthesis). This will include debriefing and discuss user feedback with your teams—collaborating to turn research into potential directions for design.
    Share compelling stories from the field to inspire teams and our partner organizations, paving the way for smart and passionate design.
    Clearly communicate complex concepts to a variety of audiences
    Contribute to IDEO.org culture.

    Relevant experience and mindset:

    You can demonstrate a strong portfolio of professional work and, articulate the choices you made throughout a project
    You have 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
    You’re passionately curious, attuned to human behavior, and comfortable operating in any environment—from an informal settlement like Kibera to the national Ministry of Health.
    You’re excited about rooting great design in human needs, motivations, and behaviors
    You have demonstrated experience planning and leading research activities, such as interviews, group sessions, and observations.
    You can add a unique perspective to your research and to our teams, such as writing & storytelling, strategic thinking, or business design.
    You’re able to work in diverse work cultures and comfortable with non-hierarchical organizations.
    You’re able to switch seamlessly between self-directed independent work and highly collaborative teamwork.