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Job Experience: Experience of 4 years

  • Branch Coordinator

    Branch Coordinator

    Job Description
    Reporting to the Regional sales Manager the Branch coordinator, through teamwork will be responsible for business growth, service delivery, compliance checks and ensuring efficient day to day operations of the branch.
    Key Duties

    Growing and managing a quality loan portfolio.
    Provide  leadership and coordination of all branch sales  activities
    Responsible for the overall branch sales target.
    Ensure quality and qualified sales representative are recruited.
    Do all the file compliance checks on the file as the first loan appraisal.
    Reporting and coordinating all branch marketing activities
    Implantation of the company marketing activities as per the cycle plan
    Responsible for general office administration activities.
    Achievement of branch profitability and cost control objectives
    Promotion & marketing of the Institution’s products and services
    Enforce implementation of laid down policies and procedures for Credit operations and staff discipline.
    Monitor loan assessment and files review for compliance.
    Ensure supervision, appraisal, coaching, motivation and development of all branch staff and recommending appropriate training needs.
    Prepare and submit  on time all the branch monthly reports
    Working with third party service providers to deliver superior service to all customers.
    Marketing intelligence and reporting to understand competitor activity in the assigned area.
    Ensure provision of high quality services to all customers in a timely manner.
    Manage relationship with all stakeholders to ensure positive image of the institution is maintained.

    Minimum Qualification & Experience

    Diploma/Degree in business/Finance/Social Science related field.
    Lending and relationship management experience to create a balance between credit risk /sales and customer service.
    At least three (4) years’ experience as a branch/unit manager in credit function of a financial institution handling Micro and SME clients/insurance company
    Have an excellent interpersonal, organizing and people management skills.
    Excellent communication and presentation skills, with outstanding reporting skills.
    High integrity and professionalism.

  • Senior Software Development Engineer

    Senior Software Development Engineer

    Job description
    Work as a senior software developer for European organizations. A Caspar developer is a passionate and talented developer with an entrepreneurial mindset. A Caspar developer believes he can always improve himself and the team.
    Some requirements we expect from our developers:

    Lifelong learners
    Leaders; take responsibility
    caretakers of their colleagues, their minds and body
    senior developers (+3 years of industry experience)
    capable of working under high pressure
    willing to work in a challenging environment

  • Talent Development Manager

    Talent Development Manager

    Job description
    Responsible for developing talent so as to align staff to the organization’s dreams through seamless service delivery. The role is key in delivering the Serena Hotels capacity building strategy.
    The Position will focus on Talent Development strategies and initiatives and requires the ability to participate in the strategic design of programs to address emerging talent needs in hospitality as well as their tactical and impactful execution.
    We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience in creating training solutions across the business where product and guest experience/ service is concerned.
    Some key tasks will include:-

    Facilitate documenting of operational standards
    Analyze training needs of the business and come up with effective learning solutions
    Assist in driving leading quality assurance program for the units
    Driving Talent development initiatives which support the development of our various talent pipelines
    Come up with training programs that expose staff to opportunities that develop their skills and competencies in preparation for further growth, development and taking up new responsibilities
    Implement training programs that will address the learning needs of targeted audience
    Managing E-learning programs
    Implementing and facilitation of leadership and people management programs
    Developing and implementing soft skills program for the business
    Implement programs that promote the organizational culture, business thinking and enhance our competitive advantage
    Developing and implementing technical skills development programs
    Equipping Trainers with required skills
    Ability to network with various partners and in particular hospitality training institutions and training providers to deliver learning solutions
    Managing performance planning and reviews
    Identifying skill gaps and developing mitigating solutions
    Assist business partners in recruitment and talent identifications

    Minimum academic qualifications:
    Diploma in Hotel management Degree in Hospitality Management or Degree in Social Science with practical training experience in a five star Hotel
    Experience required:
    4 years of work experience in operations in a 5 star property with a special focus on Training and development
    Skills and personal attributes

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively at multiple levels
    Demonstrated passion for training
    Professional integrity, self-confidence and critical thinking
    Ability to balance creativity and innovation with practicality and an eye for details
    Deep Knowledge of best and emerging practices in talent management.
    Deep Knowledge of Food and Beverage / Rooms division products and services is required
    Functional expertise in program design and facilitation
    Excellent IT user skills

  • Information Technology (IT) Officer

    Information Technology (IT) Officer

    PURPOSE:
    The post holder will be responsible for supporting ICT needs at the National Public Health Laboratory Services (NPHLS) in areas such as network administration; system security, development and maintenance of laboratory related information systems; user support training; inventory management and help desk support system among other roles.
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Carry-out analysis of ICT requirements, assist in preparing system specification by the users and recommend solutions to address user needs for Laboratory Information System and other information systems used by laboratories.
    Support in development of high performing applications (web, desktop and mobile applications) depending on the requirements definitions
    Enhance existing systems by analyzing business requirements, preparing an action plan and identifying areas for modification and improvement.
    Support in Integration of Laboratory Information System with other systems such as EMR, DHIS, data warehouse, etc.
    Contribute to development of innovative systems to facilitate delivery of service in the public health laboratory sector
    Monitor the performance of the ICT systems in and troubleshoot operational issues for corrective action
    Document all user requests and challenges, Investigate, determine possible solutions and implement them.
    Provide help desk support on ICT and coordinate resolution on the same.
    Maintain and track software licenses compliance for the application or system. Includes licenses for application as well as operating system, database, client, etc.
    Ensure that networks, systems and services are available to users and that information is processed and transferred correctly, preserving its integrity.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    The ideal candidate should have:

    Bachelor Degree and or Diploma in an area of Information Communication Technology (ICT) or equivalent.
    At least four (4) years’ experience in the ICT field.
    Experience in management of data bases and websites.
    Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation
    In-depth understanding and experience in application and system development
    Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.

  • Tobacco Leaf Processing Quality Compliance & Performance Manager

    Tobacco Leaf Processing Quality Compliance & Performance Manager

    Job description
    British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for a Tobacco Leaf Processing Quality Compliance & Performance Manager to join our team in Thika.
    The job purpose is to monitor the status of quality of tobacco leaf on receipt, stored or being processed, to ascertain that specific quality standards including infestation control are all along maintained and to provide accurate chemical analysis results for every grade of tobacco, to the satisfaction of domestic and export customers.
    Main responsabilities of the role include

    Keep all precision equipment in laboratory and quality control well maintained and constantly calibrated to ensure accuracy of all data.
    Monitoring the performance of all mechanical and electronic weighing scales in the plant to ensure their accuracy, proper calibration and maintenance by certified service providers in liaison with Ministry of Commerce (dept. of weights and measures) for government certification – a requirement for international trade.
    Take analysis of samples as per Leaf supplier manual and generate accurate physical/chemical analysis results and quality control information for optimum process control and production development. The results are also used by both management and customers as a tool for measuring performance.
    Maintain accurate records of quality experiments, tests and reports so that they are available for use by management and customers as a base for business transactions and reference.
    Plan and implement the adherence to safety standards in the quality and laboratory sections and in the factory as required by the BAT Safety Guidelines and government regulations in order to create safe working environment.
    Keep abreast of the developed new quality control procedures and technological changes and advise the company for continued business development and maintenance of a competitive edge in the tobacco industry.
    Monitor and carry out analysis on infestation levels while aiming to control infestation. This can be achieved by proper hygiene and chemical treatments while adhering to BAT global and Coresta fumigation standards.
    Monitor, carry out inspection of foreign matter in the factory, campaign and continuously create quality awareness so that the production personnel make high quality product free of any form of contamination. Give feedback to Leaf Growing team on NTRM levels for process improvements.

    Essential Requirements
    Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology or Laboratory Sciences.
    Experience

    At least four years’ experience, preferably in a busy process industry.
    Practical knowledge of analytical laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
    Exposure to statistical quality control techniques is essential and knowledge of implementation of TQM concepts an added advantage. Practical experience on handling testing equipment, is desirable.

  • Legal Officer

    Legal Officer

    Job description
    Job Purpose
    Manage compliance to legal requirements on company’s services and perform legal duties
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Drafts corporate legal documents and prepares case notes for review by the Head, Legal & Compliance
    Highlights legal implications on business activities and services rendered
    Supports Head, Legal and Compliance in providing corporate secretarial and regulatory services to the organization
    Prepares board and committee meeting materials and other regulatory filings for review by Head Legal & Compliance
    Conducts research on relevant statutes, rulings and precedents to be used as a basis for responding to legal opinions or preparing briefs
    Acts as the custodian of company contracts and other legal documents ensuring that these are current and enforceable
    Provides useful inputs in contract management and the formulation of deals
    Assists in the review of corporate documents, corporate material, corporate resolutions, side letters, and service agreements
    Supports communication with external parties on legal matters
    Maintains close liaison with external lawyers
    Prepares all relevant documents needed for filling statutory reports
    Makes recommendations for the prompt resolution of legal issues in order to avoid litigation proceedings
    Attends court proceedings whenever the need arises as assigned by Head, Legal & Compliance
    Liaises with relevant regulatory authorities as needed
    Assists in reviewing the company’s policies and procedures, corporate governance documents and files and research/regulatory library and filings
    Works to ensure protection of intellectual property across all units of the organization
    Maintains all legal documentation within the department ensuring proper filing and completeness
    Prepares monthly compliance report for Country and Group Management
    Carries out all compliance duties of the organization

    Academic Qualification(s):

    A Bachelor of Laws degree or its equivalent from a recognized University
    Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
    Professional Qualification(s):
    CPS qualification will be an added advantage
    Current Practicing Certificate
    Experience (Number of relevant years):
    4 years’ experience in a Corporate (technology field preferred) legal environment 2 years of which should be in a compliance field (a financial institution preferred)

  • Development Sales Manager

    Development Sales Manager

    Reporting to the Development Director, the Development Sales Manager will be responsible for ensuring development and performance of all sales activities in assigned market. The incumbent will also ensure that key relationships with company clients are maintained.
    Responsibilities

    Developing sales strategy for the market in line with company sales goals and profitability
    Broad leadership of development sales team
    Maintaining relationships with key clientele
    Preparing and maintaining department reports
    Initiating and coordinating development of action plans to penetrate new markets

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business or any other relevant discipline
    At least 4 years working experience in sales management preferably real estate sector
    Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams
    Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements
    Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Marketing Manager

    Marketing Manager

    As the Marketing Manager, your main role will be developing and implementing marketing and brand strategies for the Organization’s services, evaluate customer research, market conditions and competitor data in a bid to support the company’s positioning efforts.
    You are expected to have and gain knowledge of diverse business subjects such as sales and marketing.
    Responsibilities

    Responsible for developing promotional strategies and steering their implementation to generate quality leads for all sales segments.
    In charge of creating cost effective marketing and public relations strategy to position the brand and develop new and profitable customer relationships.
    Preparing and managing the marketing/branding and PR budget.
    Working with the graphic designer to design, execute and monitor all online campaigns.
    Developing and optimizing online marketing initiatives to drive customer acquisition; Establish the calendar of events for corporate and other event organizers
    Developing and managing content-based Social Media Management. Continually work on the Search Engine Optimization of the website. Managing Company’s website.
    Media buying. Presenting company in Media forums i.e. ability to present company in conferences, media etc.
    Reviewing new technologies and keeping the company at the forefront of developments in digital marketing.
    Organizing for activations for all sales segments.
    Attend client presentations and help prepare request for proposals/materials used to pitch new business or create awareness.
    Conduct market research to understand current market conditions and competitor information.
    Evaluate the productivity of the marketing events, effectiveness of all advertising and promotional campaigns and make recommendations for future.
    Monitor, review and report on all marketing activities on a weekly basis.
    Execute customer focused brand campaigns working together with the customer relations and sales departments.
    Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by your supervisor.

    Qualifications

    A Degree in Marketing or business related study.
    Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role/proven track record of good performance in the real estate industry
    Must have experience successfully managing and launching campaigns, singlehandedly /hands on.

    Skills Required

    Strong Product development skills.
    Strong targeted based marketing strategies.
    Ability to work with other departments
    Proactive, confident, ambitious and focused
    A team player and ability to work well with others.
    Strong interpersonal skills and a good communicator.
    Good planning and organizational skills.
    Ability to multitask and strong leadership skills
    Able to do presentations effectively
    Good negotiation skills
    Should have a drive towards keeping updated with trending information on real estate
    Ability to write documents in a professional style

  • Technical Writer

    Technical Writer

    Background
    The Somalia Stability Fund is a multi-donor1 fund working towards a peaceful, secure, and stable Somalia. It offers Somali stakeholders a source of multi-year funding that can respond to local needs and opportunities. Its aim is to provide sustained support over the longer term to local process of building stability in Somalia, and to help areas become stable over the medium-term whilst building their linkages to a national framework. The Stability Fund aims to contribute to enhancing stability in Somalia through the following programmatic outputs:

    Stabilisation: Strengthened social cohesion and community-government relations in target areas.
    State-Building: Better functioning, more accountable and responsive government institutions.
    State-building: Increased participation and representation of women and excluded groups in governance structures
    Conflict Prevention and Management: Communities’ vulnerability to conflict has been reduced by addressing grievances, tackling drivers, and supporting critical actors for peace-building. The SSF is guided by key principles of local ownership and sustainability. It is committed to high-quality programming. The key implementation principles for SSF II include:
    Root causes – SSF will invest in tackling the structural drivers of conflict, striking a balance between supporting short-term stability and creating the conditions for long-term stability (e.g. deepening popular participation and gender quality).
    Context-appropriate – SSF strategy and programming will be based on regular analysis and scenario-planning, ensuring a flexible and adaptive approach which responds to changes on the ground.
    Engage with the politics – the Fund will use project funding to build confidence in political processes and underpin the agreements that come out of them. 1 SSF is funded by UKAID, KFW, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Norwegian Ministry of Affairs and European Union
    Learning and adapting – SSF will develop a learning agenda which supports the iteration and adaptation of strategy and programming in line with emerging evidence and lessons.
    Coalition-building – SSF will work in coalition with a range of actors to pursue policy objectives and use diverse fora to share SSF learning and encourage a commonality of intent.
    Local ownership – SSF will ensure alignment with government priorities and regular engagement; while maintaining a strong focus on community engagement and responsive delivery.
    Geographic targeting – SSF will focus resources at the FMS and district level, ensuring a broadly equal allocation of funds across FMS, with potentially higher resources for the newer states of Galmudug and Hirshabelle.
    Gender and conflict sensitive – SSF investments will aim to positively address conflict dynamics and shift gendered power relations to promote women’s empowerment.
    Partnership approach – SSF will forge delivery partnerships with government, the private sector and civil society, ensuring government visibility.
    Catalytic approach – SSF will seek to test new models and approaches and catalyse other development partners to enter new areas and take over from SSF.
    Risk management – SSF will take a balanced portfolio approach to risk, ensuring high risk projects are balanced with lower risk projects.

    Purpose
    The role of the Technical Writer is to provide support to the Knowledge Management and Communications Unit (KMCU) and Investment Management Unit (IMU) in drafting and quality assuring key technical documents and reports (including but not limited to Quarterly Reports, Annual Reports, Handbook, Business Cases, Decisions Memos, Calls for Concept Notes/Proposals, Logframes, Workplans, Risk Register, Evaluation Reports and Investee Reports) and support the Procurement Management Unit to prepare, release and evaluate tenders in order to select investments and investees based on established criteria
    Key Tasks and Responsibilities
    Under the supervision of the SSF Team Leader / Knowledge Management, Evaluation and Learning Manager (KMEL), the Technical Writer shall:

    Support production of Quarterly Reports alongside KMEL Manager & Team Leader
    Support production of Annual Reports alongside KMEL Manager & Team Leader
    Lead annual update of the SSF II Handbook
    Support the IMU in the development and quality assurance of Business Cases, Decision Memos, Calls for Concept Notes/Proposals.
    Support the IMU in the preparation of tenders for Calls for Concept Notes/Proposals for new activities
    Participate in evaluation panels for procurement processes (Calls and Direct Procurement)
    Support the IMU and investees in the preparation of key investee documentation, including logframes, sustainability plans, workplans, etc.
    Support IMU and KMCU in robust risk management of investees
    Support IMU and KMCU in robust monitoring and evaluation of investees

    Person Specification
    The Technical Writer should have knowledge of SSF’s technical areas including governance, stabilisation and conflict mitigation and should be able to demonstrate his/her past experience working in fragile and conflict affected environments.
    Education

    Master’s degree in social science, political science, journalism or other relevant fields.

    Competencies

    Strong analytical skills
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Ability to edit and produce written products (including technical reports, procurement documents, communication products) of a high-quality within short timeframes.
    Experience working in close collaboration with team members including support and training to national staff.
    Able to produce good results under pressure/tight deadlines
    Strategic thinking and effective communication – a proven track-record of assimilating and communicating complex information quickly
    Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and learning in development projects, including understanding output, outcome and impact assessments

    Experience

    A minimum of 4 years experience working in positions involving the production of high quality written products.
    Prior experience working in conflict or post-conflict countries
    Excellent analytical skills
    Excellent organisational and time-management skills
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Experience in Somalia is desirable but not required.

    Language Requirements
    Outstanding English language writing skills is required.
    Salary Range
    £40,000 – £60,000 gross per annum depending on experience