Job Experience: Experience of 4 years

Country Director, Farmer-to-Farmer (KENYA and TANZANIA)

ACDI/VOCA is currently seeking two Country Directors to serve on the antipated Farmer-to-Farmer projects in Kenya and Tanzania. As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) program ACDI/VOCA will provide short-term technical assistance through highly qualified volunteers to support international agricultural development activities with an emphasis on improving private agricultural operations. Activities may relate to all aspects of chosen sectors from production, processing, range management, marketing, credit and input supply, as well as improved agribusiness management, environmental conservation and improved policy and regulatory issues. Flexible volunteer assignments outside of the core sub-sectors can be utilized as targeted of opportunities to expand F2F outreach. The project’s primary goal is to generate rapid, sustained and broad-based economic growth in the agricultural sector. A secondary goal is to increase the American public’s understanding of international development issues and international understanding of the United States and U.S. development programs. The Country Director will plan, develop, and manage all aspects of the F2F core Country Program.
Responsibilities

Responsible for overall administration and implementation of ACDI/VOCA F2F program.
Act as ACDI/VOCA’s F2F representative to donors and in-country agencies.
Develop strategies and priorities in accordance with ACDI/VOCA and donor’s strategic objectives.
Develop and maintain constructive contacts with USAID and other donors.
Reports to F2F headquarters project management staff on corporate and project matters.
Initiates contact with targeted host country organizations to assess need for short-term technical assistance through volunteer specialists.
Provides advice and guidance to requesting host country organizations to (1) define their immediate and longer-term needs for short-term, technical assistance from agricultural and environmental specialists, and (2) completes applications in detail and accurately defines and writes scopes of work for volunteer assignments.
Assesses viability of host organization requests made to ACDI/VOCA, considering priority of development needs, terms of reference and scopes of work for the proposed assignments, necessary background of potential volunteers, and willingness and ability of requesting organizations to provide necessary substantive staff and logistical support to the volunteer.
Secures commitment to in-kind and/or cash contributions on the part of requesting organizations.
Assesses results of work and recommendations of ACDI/VOCA volunteers through interviews with officials of organizations that requested ACDI/VOCA assistance.
Monitors project budget to ensure that expenditures are within approved budget parameters and assists F2F HQ management team in ensuring that all appropriate financial reporting requirements are met.
Establishes own travel schedule required to carry out duties.
Recruits, develops, and manages host country project staff in accordance with good management practices and in compliance with host country labor laws.
Contributes to the professional development and training of project staff.
Contributes to the project reporting, public affairs and coordination activities.
Recommends the appropriate contact to the donor/client for specific technical requests, questions and concerns.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in agriculture, international development or another relevant field.
Minimum eight years of relevant experience in Kenya or Tanzania required.
Proven leadership and management skills, including strong communication, planning, negotiating, and interpersonal skills. Ability to represent ACDI/VOCA before large audiences, build effective management and program teams, and negotiate with other donors, contractors, and host country organizations.
Ability to understand macro development issues and develop strategized policy recommendations.
Ability to analyze mixed issues and develop project specific recommendations and ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Working knowledge of PC based word processing and spreadsheets are required.
Fluency in English and host country language required.

Kenyan and Tanzanian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

October 25, 2024
Stores Controller

Location: Kagwe – Kiambu
Job purpose
To plan, coordinate and make reports on all raw materials/finished good stores’ activities of receiving, ware housing and issuing of stocks.
Job Responsibilities

Meets stores financial standards by providing monthly budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
Moves inventory by scheduling materials to be moved from stores; coordinating inventory transfers with related departments.
Ensure stock re-order levels are maintained to avoid stock run outs and oversupply of inventory.
Ensuring timely availability of quality and accurate data
Optimizing operations at storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements while instituting the FIFO method in dispatching of products.
Maintains inventory by conducting daily physical counts; reconciling variances; inputting data.
Ensure proper documentation for receiving of raw materials and finished goods from suppliers.
Ensure approved purchases documents are properly handled and maintained before they are channeled to Finance department for payment.
Ensure that the stores are cleaned and sanitized at any one time
Organize and undertake monthly stock taking processes in accordance with Company practice.
Responsible for receiving and inspection of all incoming materials and daily reconciliation with purchase orders
In charge of reorder levels of the raw materials
Supervise the staff in the Stores.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and supply chain management or any related field.
Minimum 4 years’ experience in stores control.
Highly analytical
Solid understanding of supply chain inventory management techniques and approaches.
Effective leadership skills
Excellent organization skills
High level of integrity

October 25, 2024
Pastry Chef

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Pastry Chef’s main function is to plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees responsible for the preparation and presentation of a broad array of cakes, pastries, desserts, petits fours and breads which meet customer expectations.
Villa Rosa KempinskiVilla Rosa Kempinski is a Five Star luxury hotel situated on Chiromo Road, the hotel is just a 5-minute drive to the city centre, and 20 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.The hotel boasts of 200 stylishly-designed and tastefully-decorated rooms and suites spread on 10 floors, 5 themed restaurants, varied conference rooms plus Kempinski
Key Responsibilities

Supervise all employees in the Pastry/Bakery kitchen
Create new pastry and dessert menus for all restaurant outlets and banquets, conduct tastings and presentations with photos and costing
Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in establishing culinary standards specific for Pastry/Bakery which meets the need of the target market.
Develop and maintain up-dated operations manuals for all food production and Stewarding sections and make recipes and maintain up- dated and accurate costing of all Pastry dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation
Supervise the Pastry kitchen staff in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel’s food and beverage standards and standardized menu guidelines
Inspect several times daily all food stores and refrigerated areas and suggest, where necessary, correct storage methods to comply with Health & Safety regulations, to avoid spoilage and ensure regular turnover of food items and give completed check lists to the Executive Pastry Chef.
Check food preparation, individual costs, quality, quantity inventories and portion control on a daily basis
Liaise with the Chief Steward in order to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained in all areas of the Pastry/Bakery kitchen, such as machinery and small kitchen equipment
Plan the duty rosters on weekly basis.
Ensure training needs analysis of the pastry staff is carried out and training programmes are designed and implemented to meet the needs
Work with Executive Chef in the preparation and management of the department’s budget
Assist in coordinating the preparation of the departmental annual budget
Control and monitor departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget
Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines.
Comply with all Kempinski company policies.
Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines.
Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
Any other duties that may be delegated by the management through the Executive Chef

Desired Skills & Qualifications

High School or secondary diploma required
Gastronomic education certificate or equivalent (apprenticeship/diploma/BA/Bsc)
Minimum 4 years kitchen experience
Minimum 3 years in a pastry kitchen role, preferably with a 5* Hotel chain
International experience preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Knowledgeable of food safety regulations.
Computer literacy
Good communication skills
Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment:
Able to work in a fast paced environment and can multitask
Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure

October 25, 2024
Head of Departments – Cytonn Technical College Alternative Investments Analyst Intern Operations Assistant – Hospitality Operations Analyst – Hospitality

Reporting to the Head of Academic Affairs, the Head of Departments will be in charge of providing strong academic leadership to both students and staff in their respective departments.
Responsibilities

Supporting and providing academic leadership in the department,
In consultation with other Head of Departments, harmonize departmental academic timetable,
Receiving and approving the lecturers’ schemes of work,
Receiving and analyzing records of work,
Supervising the curriculum implementation,
Ensuring that the department is well staffed,
Monitoring and tracking of new students’ enrollment,
Supervising the administration of examinations,
Analyzing examination results and performance,
Tracking the academic performance for students,
Effective management of all staff in the department,
Holding and minuting regular departmental meetings,
Taking part in the recruitment, selection and orientation of new staff for the department,
Organizing the relevant field academic trips for students,
Lecturing in respective areas of specialization, and,
Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time.

Requirements

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in either of the disciplines outlined above or other relevant courses,with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division or its equivalent
Possession of a Master’s degree in relevant disciplines will be an added advantage,
Must have 4+ years of teaching knowledge and experience, in a distinguished college. Experience as a Head of Department is an added advantage,
Demonstrate a good understanding of the Ministry of Education’s and TVETA’s college guiding policy,
Should have outstanding presentation, teaching, interviewing, problem analysis and listening skills,
Should demonstrate the ability to grow, support and develop young talents,
Strong computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word,
Ability to probe for, analyze and synthesize information, as well as express ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing,
Ability to make quick yet sound decisions,
Ability to work independently, problem solve, and be persistent, and,
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, self-driven attitude towards work, and commitment to the mission of the institutions.
Possess a minimum of B+ in KCSE or its equivalent

Learning Opportunities
The Head of Departments will be in charge of providing strong academic leadership to both students and staff in their respective departments

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October 25, 2024
Clerk Of Works

Reporting to the Head of Projects, the successful candidate will supervise construction on site under direction from the consultants.
Responsibilities

Interpreting contract documents on site;
Confirming and approving setting out of works on a daily basis;
Confirming work measurements on site and keep records;
Recording daily activities including plant on site;
Ensuring all project documentation and requirements are in place before and during construction;

Job Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies: –

Higher Diploma in building construction/civil engineering/quantity survey;
Minimum of Four (4) years of relevant experience;
Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice;
Must demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
Must demonstrate ability to multitask;
Must demonstrate commitment to operational effectiveness;
Should demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area;
Must have the ability to communicate for both written and oral communication;
Must be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to achieve goals;
Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages and Autocad.
Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate assigned goals;
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

October 25, 2024
Product Specialist -Structural Heart

Careers that Change Lives
Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to sell medical technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. Our expanding portfolio delivers measurable clinical and economic value – and opens doors. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare.
Join us for a career in sales that changes lives.
A Day in the Life

We offer you a position where you will be able to gain and maintain market share in the Structural Heart Therapies (Business) by promoting, selling and creating awareness and acceptance of Structural Heart Products- ECTs & HVTs within the East Africa territory comprising mainly Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda and Rwanda.
You will conclude sales calls to promote, sell and service Medtronic products and services to existing and prospective customers.
You will maintain a close working relationship with all Key Accounts for the SH business.
You will track competitive activity and implants/surgeries and provide monthly field intelligence reports on competitive activities, changes in markets, distribution and pricing, as well as input on customer preferences and product features.
You will attend required seminars and conferences.
You will manage all inventories within the defined sales territory.
You will drive market development activities
You will manage expenses.
You will implementation of marketing strategies.
You will execute Strategic Solutions required to increase access to CVG-SH therapies

Must Haves

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Medical Sales Market, preferably with Operating Room experience/knowledge
Relevant tertiary qualification
Strong knowledge and understanding of the current East Africa Market
Ability to plan, manage and execute projects within budget and on schedule.
Ability to identify, manage and improve marketing processes and derive commercial benefit.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be able to work in a team and a highly matric organization

Travel Required:

Willingness to travel extensively into East Africa
Must be in possession of a valid passport.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.

October 25, 2024
Debt Collector

Credit Controller main role is to ensure that the company debts are collected within the agreed timelines by implementing the set credit policies and procedures and ensure timely and accurate resolution of customer concerns and supporting sales team through timely provision of customer related information such as statements and credit notes.
Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to credit policy and procedures and manage the credit control, management and debt collection processes to ensure that collections are done on time and in full.
Ensure prompt and proper allocation of customers’ receipts.
Ensure debtors’ balances are correctly stated and statements promptly sent out to customers.
Prompt preparation of customer account reconciliations ensuring all variances are investigated and resolved.
Mitigate the company against credit risk by selling only to the acceptable risk categories by effective evaluation of new customers.
Timely preparation and posting of provision schedules to ensure the risk of doubtful debts is adequately provided for.
Compute monthly customer discounts and post credit notes for the discounts issued to the customers on time.
Ensure credit notes are timely posted and that customer account details are kept up to date.
Update and implement credit control policies and procedures
Ensure aged debtors are escalated to the legal department for action on time.

Job Qualifications

A Degree in Business Administration or Finance or its equivalent
CPAK, ACCA or its equivalent
Men are encouraged to apply
Conversant with Tally and other computer accounting packages
At least 4 years experience in Credit Control

October 25, 2024
Operations Associate Operations Business Manager Investments Analyst Internships Hospitality Operations Manager Schools Operations Associate

Job description
Responsibilities

Guidance on the research towards identifying the best locations to develop the institute and the analysis on the financial viability of developing the Institute on the locations Identified;
Develop and follow through on work plans towards the development and management of operations of the Institutes that have been approved for implementation by the Board;
Perform continuous and timely updates to the Business Manager and other stakeholders of Cytonn Institute of Building Technology on the progress on the development and operations of Cytonn School;
Developing and implementation of operational processes, procedures and manuals for the Institute;
Assist in the process of talent acquisition and personnel management; including the development of roles, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff;
Perform continuous research in the education sector to ensure that Cytonn’s investment decision and expansion plans in the sector are data driven; and
Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time

Requirements

Must have 4+ years in a high-performing professional setting working on demanding analytical projects; ideally having worked in a Junior Management role e.g. (Head of Operations, Growth and Expansion Manager etc.); Having worked in a setting of a similar institution is an added advantage;
A minimum of B+ in KCSE, or equivalent. At least a Second Class Upper Division Degree in Engineering, Building Technology, Business, Human Resource Management, or a related field is preferred
Must have relevant experience and passion for education;
Must demonstrate strong skills in research and analysis, organizational development, personnel management, and project planning;
Should demonstrate experience in financial modelling, planning and analysis related to educational institutions;
Should be flexible and able to multi-task; can work within a multi-cultural, fast-moving environment, while demonstrating resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people/systems;
Should demonstrate ability to cultivate and manage productive relationships with team members, public officials, other staff, and the community;
Demonstrate ability to express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing;
Strong computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
Ability to work independently, problem solve, and be persistent;
Creativity, entrepreneurial, and a self-driven attitude towards work;
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of the School;
Strong problem-solving skills, with a bias to a sense of urgency;
Basic knowledge of legal and regulatory issues governing educational institutions.

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October 25, 2024
Assistant Principal

Nova Pioneer is looking for an outstanding educator to serve as Assistant Principal and lead professional development for teachers at our first school in Kenya and South Africa. This is an opportunity to help create a transformative school model with the future of Africa’s youth at stake.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an exceptional individual to be part of the leadership team launching Nova’s second school, slated to open in January 2017. This school represents Nova’s first attempt to replicate its school model and to prove that it is possible to maintain an extremely high quality standard and to continue innovating as Nova grows. As Assistant Principal you will play a critical role in realizing this aspiration by leading teacher coaching and development at Nova’s second school and co-leading on school culture together with the Principal. Our tentative expectation is that the second school will be a boarding secondary school for girls.
Your single biggest responsibility in the school’s first year of operation will be helping the Principal establish an extremely strong and vibrant school culture consistent with Nova’s core culture principles. Over time, as this culture takes root, you will shift your primary focus to teacher development. Drawing on support from instructional leaders on Nova’s network team, you will create a professional development “machine” inside the school: deliberate practice routines and management habits that stretch team members professionally and give them higher quality, more intensive coaching than they can get anywhere else. You will build a pipeline of homegrown local teacher talent inside the school that produces master teachers and great instructional leaders over time.
Specific key responsibilities for the role include:

Work with the Principal to articulate a compelling short- and long-term vision for the development of the school’s culture and program
Set and model a consistent tone of highest expectations, joy, and growth mindset
Lead key school rituals as needed to model and ingrain culture
Quickly identify and respond to classroom/school culture or behavior issues
Serve as hiring manager for all instructional staff hires
Coach teachers through extensive observation and feedback
Supervise all professional development routines and activities across the school
Facilitate collaboration among teachers within/across grade levels and subject areas
Support the Principal in his or her own professional development—particularly as relates to instructional leadership
Collect, analyze, share and interpret internal and external school assessment data and ensure that data is used strategically to improve student academic performance.
Oversee planning, execution and analysis of intervention programs targeted at needs of diverse academic subgroups, whether remedial or enrichment.

ABOUT YOU

You have 4+ years of experience in a rigorous, high-expectations school setting including at least one instructional leadership role (e.g., department chair, grade level lead, teacher coach, etc.)
You are widely recognized as a highly effective teacher and can model what great, inquiry-based teaching looks like
You have a track record of improving other people’s performance through coaching and build uncommonly strong relationships
You have an exceptional ability to think strategically and yet you sweat the small stuff—people see you as unusually detail-oriented and conscientious
You are driven by data and know how to use data from student assessments to strengthen and differentiate student learning
You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback
You have a desire to further develop your learning design skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth

October 25, 2024
Temporary Drivers

Job Description
DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS
REPORT TO: ADMIN OFFICER
LOCATION: NAIROBI/KISII/MIGORI
PURPOSE:
The Driver will be responsible for operating and maintaining transportation vehicles with a focus on safety and staff courtesy.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain defensive driving and operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner;
Provide a communication link between customers and staff;
Assist passengers including handicapped in and out of the vehicle;
Operate ramps, lifts and securement devices as required;
Read and interpret maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service;
Present safety briefing to passengers prior to each trip departure;
Keep the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside;
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, vehicle maintenance, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records;
Fuel assigned vehicle and perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required;
Coordinate the schedule for vehicle maintenance with staff to minimize service interruptions;
Respond to accident or medical emergencies by notifying emergency, response providers, and carrying out First Aid pending arrival of emergency personnel;

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
Academic Qualifications:

High School Certificate Driver’s License and Defensive Driving Professional

Qualifications:
None Experience:

4 years’ experience

Skills

Extensive knowledge of the operations and features of assigned vehicle(s);
Basic automobile mechanical skills · Good communication and interpersonal skills;
Report writing skills and ability to read maps
Computer literacy

October 25, 2024