Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 3 – 5 years

  • Product Manager (Ethiopian Market)

    Product Manager (Ethiopian Market)

    The Product Manager position presents an exciting opportunity manage/midwife the roll out and complete lifecycle (from development to improvement) of one of our cooking products categories.  
    This role will be responsible for all product-related matters but is not limited to product opportunity identification & evaluation, product development & design, product & innovation project management and product marketing. These four specific core responsibilities will have an associated team that will collaborate with this role and responsibilities will evolve throughout the duration of the position in line with the company’s product strategy.
    BURN has been developing, testing, and bringing to market new cooking products for 10+ years in Kenya. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a growing organization and contribute to a fast-moving company committed to improving economic, environmental, and social outcomes across Africa.
    Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

    Conducting market research to identify new product opportunities and evaluating the potential of existing products for innovation or renovation efforts.
    Developing a comprehensive product roadmap that aligns with the company’s overall product strategy.
    Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product introduction into operations.
    Managing the product development process, from ideation to launch, to achieve planned timelines.
    Documenting product development processes and creating new ones as needed to improve efficiency and consistency.
    Serving as a liaison between R&D, operations, and commercial business functions to ensure alignment on product goals and strategies.
    Analyzing and interpreting product performance data to inform product optimization and improvement efforts.
    Managing the product lifecycle, including product end-of-life decisions and exit strategies.
    Developing and executing product marketing plans, including pricing, promotion, and distribution strategies.
    Monitoring industry trends and competitor activity to stay ahead of market developments and identify potential threats or opportunities.
    Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and partners, to ensure successful product outcomes and collaboration.

    We expect:

    3-5 years of relevant experience, physical product/marketing management, New Product development and commercialization. An engineering background will be a significant plus.
    You will have to be a strong communicator, collaborator, a hands-on manager and have an ability to keep track of the all the moving pieces in your cross functional team and product management process. You have experience in managing and working cross functionally with diverse teams that might span different time zones.
    You are a product person; a people person and you know how to set priorities and coordinate with all stakeholders within and outside of the company to meet them. You are not shy to ask questions and are always striving to deliver the best results, considering the complexity of the system and its requirements.
    We offer: A role with significant responsibility and a compensation including benefits matching the level of the candidate.
    Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply

    Apply via :

    burnmanufacturing.applytojob.com

  • Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer

    Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer

    About the Role:

    Diamond Trust Bank is seeking a Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer to join our team of innovators and engineers. This role reports directly to the Lead DevSecOps Engineer and works closely with Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, Architecture, Infosec, and Data Science teams. The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter with the ability to make independent strategic decisions.

    As a Mid-level DevSecOps engineer, you will be responsible for deployments, infrastructure as code, and integrating security practices and processes into the software development lifecycle. You will work closely with development teams to ensure secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and deployments.

    Together, let’s create meaningful solutions that make an impact in the digital world.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Collaborate with development teams to integrate security practices and processes into the software development lifecycle.
    Create, maintain, and improve the core “Infrastructure As Code” that supports our development, UAT, and production systems.
    Design and improve automation that will let us scale and evolve systems by improving reliability and velocity using Terraform, Helmfile, Flux, and Tekton.
    Utilize Kubernetes (K8s) to manage containerized applications within the infrastructure, ensuring efficient deployment, scaling, and orchestration.
    Maintain and improve the core infrastructure by measuring and monitoring availability, latency, and overall system health.
    Practice sustainable incident response and blameless post-mortems.
    Troubleshoot and resolve incidents promptly to minimize downtime and impact.
    Track work-related tasks at every development stage and keep the team aligned with all code changes.

    Personal Competencies:

    Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    Attention to detail and commitment to security standards.
    Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
    Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    Skills & Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics).
    3 to 5 years of experience in DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code.
    Strong understanding of secure coding practices.
    Strong understanding of high availability and fault-tolerant systems, disaster recovery, and automation in the cloud.
    Expertise in container orchestration using Kubernetes.
    Experience with cloud provider APIs, best practices, and management (Azure and AWS).
    Experience with configuration tools Terraform, Helmfile, Flux, Tekton.
    Experience with monitoring tools OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana.
    Experience in one or more of the following: Java, Python, Go, React.
    Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and ability to conduct vulnerability assessments.
    Experience with security testing tools and processes.
    Strong understanding of CI/CD practices, including in-pipeline Code Quality and Security assessments such as SonarQube, VeraCode, and others.
    Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).

    Apply via :

    dtbk.dtbafrica.com

  • Senior Accountant

    Senior Accountant

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Responsible for recording, analyzing, and reporting financial data to ensure all business transactions are accounted accurately
    Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
    Maintaining accounts payable, ensure timely payment of invoices, confirming validity of the debt and gathering appropriate signatures
    Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
    Assist with reviewing expenses, payroll records, etc., as assigned
    Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
    Prepare Monthly and Yearly Tax Return 
    Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
    Perform Daily Bank Reconciliation
    Supervise and Manage the duties of Junior Accountants

    JOB QUALIFICATIONS

    BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
    With at least 3-5 years accounting experience
    Hands on experience with accounting software like Quickbooks, Zoho and etc
    Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
    Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
    Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
    Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
    With knowledge and experience on Kenya Tax Filling and Reporting
    Qualifications (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) are a plus but not required

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  • IT Associate

    IT Associate

    Objectives of this role

    Optimise the IT systems and infrastructure to increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve performance.
    Identify potential security risks and develop strategies in collaboration with the Digital Security team to mitigate them.
    Provide continuous support and guidance to ensure the company’s digital systems are properly maintained
    Collaborate with other teams to ensure the company’s technological goals align with its business objectives.

    Tasks

    Keep IT systems running smoothly and ensure users get the maximum benefit from them
    Install and configure computer hardware, operating systems and applications.
    Monitor and maintain network systems, troubleshoot and diagnose network problems, interface with the ISP to ensure network uptime.
    Provide support with technical issues in a face-to-face capacity, over the phone or via remote desktop software, helping staff members
    Design IT systems and networks ensuring the right architecture and functionality, test, evaluate and support new technology implementation, and train users in new and existing IT systems
    Revise existing systems and suggest improvements, efficiently manage complex IT projects and ensure delivery within agreed timelines.
    Set up new users' accounts and profiles and deal with password issues
    Respond within agreed time limits to reported issues and ensure an accurate documentation of issues is logged.
    Prioritise and manage multiple reported IT issues, ensure that the requisite assistance is provided within a stipulated time-frame
    Rapidly establish a good working relationship with other teams and practices.
    Record and maintain documentation related to IT systems and procedures to create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the company.
    Develop and foster relationships with vendors and other technology partners. Work hand-in-hand with the IT Team and share ideas accordingly.
    Stay updated with industry trends and technologies to ensure the company receive the best IT advice and support

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field.
    Candidates must have between 3–5 years cognate experience working as an IT personnel, preferably in a technology-based organisation.
    Strong knowledge of IT systems, including networks, servers, IT hardware/software applications.
    Must have hands-on experience managing a wide-range of network devices (routers and switches), such as Cisco, Mikrotik and TpLink.
    Proficiency in managing CCTV, biometrics (time & attendance), and access control systems.
    Good understanding of managing applications on Google workspace.
    Familiarity with the cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and data protection domains.
    Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with a problem-solving attitude.
    Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, ITIL Foundation) will be an added advantage.
    Experience with cloud computing and virtualisation technologies.
    Ability to lead a team, work independently or collaborate between multiple units.

    Apply via :

    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Facilities Officer

    Facilities Officer

    JOB SUMMARY
    The Facilities Officer will manage the daily operations and maintenance of the bank’s headquarters at Westend Building, Nairobi. Responsibilities include ensuring the facilities are safe and wellmaintained, managing vendors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You will be the primary contact for facilitiesrelated issues and escalate major concerns to the Commercial Real Estate Services (CRES) team.
    Key Responsibilities

    Facilities Management
    Preventive Maintenance & Repairs
    Health, Safety & Compliance
    Vendor & Contractor Management
    Budget & Resource Management
    Client Liaison & Reporting
    Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

    QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Property Management, or a related field.
    Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in facilities management, preferably in a corporate or commercial real estate environment.
    Knowledge of local health, safety, and environmental regulations.
    Experience managing vendors and contractors, with strong negotiation skills.
    Familiarity with building management systems (BMS) and energy management tools is an added advantage.

    SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

    Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Strong problemsolving abilities and attention to detail.
    Good communication skills with the ability to work with diverse teams.
    Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently.
    Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, preventive maintenance, and building systems management.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and facility management software.

    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

    A proactive approach to managing facilities and ensuring high standards.
    Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service mindset.
    Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
    This role provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that supports a key bank client.
    The Facilities Officer will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of the Westend Building while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.

    Apply via :

    hr@nwrealite.co.ke

  • Operations Assistant II Emergency Communications Readiness and Response Advisor

    Operations Assistant II Emergency Communications Readiness and Response Advisor

    JOB PURPOSE:

    The Operations Assistant position ensures that the Global Programmes & Resources (GPR) Team are able to deliver on its strategic priorities and contribute effectively to the WV Partnership’s Global Strategy by providing administrative support to the teams / sectors within GPR. The Operations Assistant will work with the staff across the GPR group providing support in areas of coordination, administration, scheduling, planning, on-boarding, and reporting.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    40% – Manage the administrative support for the operations of three teams within the Global Programmes & Resources group: Education, Child protection and other stakeholders.
    40% – Information management support in collaboration with Knowledge Management (KM) Advisor.
    10% – Procurement and Budget/Finance support to the broader GPR Team
    10% – Other duties as needed

    KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

    Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications, International Development, Leadership or other related fields.
    Excellent command of the English language, verbal and written communication skills.
    Proficiency in the following applications: Office 365 Applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, etc.)  Adobe Professional, Zoom, Mailchimp, Poppulo, or Canva.
    3-5 years of administrative support experience in a global, multi-sectoral and multi-national organization is strongly preferred.
    Strong organizational & follow-through skills; good analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
    Proactive attitude, ability to contribute to finding solutions and working to address supported teams’ needs.
    Excellent project management skills with keen attention to detail and focus on delivery.
    Experience with writing reports, summaries, briefs and newsletters.
    Proven experience with managing calendars and schedules, setting up & running virtual meetings, organizing & supporting in-person events across all time zones.
    Experience in working with diverse and multicultural teams; proven ability to communicate with people from various organizational levels.
    Resilience and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
    Diligence and ability to focus on repetitive technical tasks with the process improvement aptitude
    Solution-oriented and with ability to offer insights to carry out the job more effectively and efficiently

    PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:    

    Good working knowledge of document formatting, creating presentations, and webinar management.
    Experience in working remotely with geographically dispersed teams; strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
    Positive, can-do attitude with a strong inclination towards serving others and teamwork.

    TRAVEL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS

    This role is to be remote/home working. The person in this role must have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours (including early morning or late-night calls) when necessary to accommodate time zone differences between self and manager and other colleagues supported
    The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically or internationally up to 5% of the time

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  • Market Linkages Advisor

    Market Linkages Advisor

    The Market Linkages Advisors may have one or more direct report(s). A key success measure for this position is quantifiable improvements in first and last mile delivery business models which ultimately result in improved access and affordability of safe and nutritious food in a resilient food system.

    Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

    Identification of critical agri-intermediaries in the local food systems through systems analysis and strategy development

    Identify key constraints, bottlenecks, and opportunities along the value chains that limit the efficient and reliable delivery of products to consumers.
    Work closely with the Regional Implementation teams and Technical Integration teams to identify business and market opportunities within the local value chains
    Work with the Technical Integration team and grants team to design annual program statements and RFAs to source agri-intermediaries that are, or could be, providing critical functions in the market system
    Design innovative, market-based approaches that engage private sector actors (e.g., logistics companies, technology providers, financial institutions) to improve first mile and last mile delivery.
    Ensure the strategy is consistently aligned with the program’s overall objectives and contributes to the enhanced performance of local food systems.

    Inclusive Business Plan (IBP) and Inclusive Marketing Plan development

    Lead the development of IBPs/IMPs, by conducting research and analysis into agribusiness operating models, to identify existing challenges and opportunities, and design commercial models for greater support to smallholder farmers (e.g. training delivery, communications, credit finance etc)
    Identify potential capacity gaps within agribusiness management team and propose areas of training and support
    Present ideas and opportunities to agribusiness management and incorporate their feedback to develop commercially viable solutions
    Manage Technoserve fellows and third party consultants supporting delivery of IBPs (provide strategic direction, provide commercial and technical quality control of their output, and support in communicating the solution to key stakeholders)
    Manage IBP/IMP operations effectively (recruitment, timeline, budget, compliance)

    Multi-stakeholder dialogues, Business-to-Business Forums, Networking, Market Linkages

    Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including local government agencies, private sector entities, and community organizations that constitute local food system actors – at the national and county levels.
    Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues and workshops to foster collaboration, align interests, and develop coordinated food system investment action plans.
    Work with sector associations, and using market information, co-design business-to-business forums that bring together upstream and downstream actors, with an emphasis on developing new contracting or partnership agreements for the purchase of raw or final commodities

    Partnership Strategy, Origination and Investment Mobilization (pipeline development)

    Support the development of the LFS grants investment strategy to catalyze innovative solutions and incentivize private sector participation in enhancing the local food system.
    Contribute to the LFS’ grants program, including the support in the development of application processes, selection criteria, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
    Working with the regional teams, mobilize additional investment from the private sector, financial institutions, and other development partners to scale up successful interventions.
    With support of relevant technical leads and region implementation teams, coordinate provision of technical assistance (TA) to partners.

    Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

    Contribute to the implementation of the program’s monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track the performance and impact of the program’s interventions specifically drawn from agro-intermediaries.
    Analyze data, document lessons learned, and identify best practices to inform the ongoing adaptation and improvement of the performance measurement and tracking strategy.
    Actively share knowledge and insights with the broader food systems development community to contribute to the global evidence base.
    Produce monthly and quarterly agro-intermediary summary progress reports and for each individual grant that is under implementation.
    Additional tasks that may be assigned in an agile program implementation approach.

    Desired Qualifications and Experience

    Preferably a Master´s degree in agribusiness, agricultural economics, business administration, or a related field, with about 3-5 years of related experience  or a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years plus experience in a related field.
    Relevant experience in agribusiness development, market systems, or value chain strengthening, preferably in the East African context
    Experience with USAID investment mechanisms or private sector investment modeling and stakeholder engagement an added advantage.
    Strong understanding of the Kenyan agricultural sector and food systems, including the key actors, constraints, and opportunities
    Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing market-based approaches to address first mile and last mile delivery challenges
    Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and communication skills
    Experience in programs with grant or commercial investment mechanisms, and mobilizing private sector investment
    Proficient in data analysis, monitoring, and evaluation
    Strong compliance skill and attention to detail, with minimal supervision, able to prioritize and manage a high volume work flow.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relevant computer software skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
    Fluency in English; proficiency in Swahili is an advantage
    Willingness to travel extensively within Kenya
    The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to personal integrity.

    Apply via :

    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Graphic Designer Associate 2, Communications

    Graphic Designer Associate 2, Communications

    About the Position

    The Graphic Designer will lead and coordinate the development of visual content for ITDP’s communications efforts across African countries. This role involves creating graphics, designing publications, infographics, and marketing collateral, as well as supporting social media content. The Graphic Designer will collaborate closely with ITDP team members across the Africa region to ensure high-quality visual communication that effectively conveys ITDP’s mission, programs, and impact.

    The Graphic Designer will report to the Communications Manager and work with ITDP staff on various projects, including event marketing and social media campaigns.

    Responsibilities

    Design high-quality graphics, infographics, and visual content for publications, reports, and presentations using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
    Create marketing collateral for events such as banners, social media graphics, posters, and brochures.
    Develop and maintain brand guidelines and templates for consistent visual representation across all platforms.
    Assist in the preparation of social media graphics and other visual content to support blogs and newsletters.
    Implement visual design strategies that enhance ITDP’s communications across social media and other digital channels.
    Support the production of design materials for events, workshops, and campaigns, including layout and formatting of reports.
    Collaborate with team members to produce engaging and visually compelling storytelling content for ITDP’s website, proposals, and reports.
    Ensure the design and visual identity align with ITDP’s branding and communication objectives.

    Qualifications

    At least three to five years of relevant experience in graphic design, preferably in a communications or marketing environment.
    Excellent proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and other design software.
    Ability to distil complex information into visually compelling and clear designs.
    Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
    Experience in creating design materials for both print and digital media.
    Strong understanding of visual storytelling, branding, and content creation for social media.
    Proficiency in design tools such as Photoshop, Canva, and FIGMA, with a willingness to learn new tools.
    Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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    Interested applicants can apply by sending the following information to africajobs@itdp.org with the JOB TITLE  in the subject line: The position will remain open until filled. 

    Apply via :

    africajobs@itdp.org

  • Sales Assistant

    Sales Assistant

    We have opened an opportunity at our branch in Galleria shopping mall for an enthusiastic sales assistant with good administrative ability.
    Looking for a reliable person who would like a stable position, and is willing to stay for the long run. Initial training will be provided at our Kaunda Street store.

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