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  • Technical Project Manager

    Technical Project Manager

    Job description
    Purpose
    To develop and implement mobile, facility and enterprise technology solutions that support the real time exchange of information from a local to national scale. This includes creating child vaccine systems, integrating electronic medical record systems, exchanging vital health information and supporting the coordination of national health programmes.
    Responsibilities

    Work everyday with the engineering team leads, project managers and designers to develop the right technical solutions across multiple platforms to meet the implementation needs.
    Support the day-to-day technical project management needs of the engineering team, making decisive decisions, responding to requests within one business day and asking for help when needed.
    Write software specifications, manage project execution, review UI/UX wireframes and mockups, and define product roll-out strategy, including writing product development timelines.
    Convert high level project goals to ticket level tasks with a detail that can be executed by our engineering team.
    Judiciously document and communicate project activities, plans and decisions, ensuring team members at different levels know their role and are supported to execute their assignment.
    Work with clients/partners to define the problem they are trying to address and design an appropriate technology solution. This often involves travel to the partner site.
    Lead the processes of project scope definition, objectives and functional requirements, including writing project proposals and budgets, while involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
    Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget at the highest attainable quality standards.
    Identify project and technical risks early, raise them with our team and work together on mitigation strategies.
    Actively engage with team members offering to assist if your skills can contribute to the project.
    Develop and maintain industry leading technical understanding to translate program requirements into technical requirements, communicate and work closely with our engineers.
    Communicate project progress in a timely manner to Ona’s senior management team and project stakeholders.
    Attend stakeholder meetings, workshops, and conferences and present Ona’s products and work to diverse audiences (health, technical, etc).
    Analyse user feedback and ensure the technical solution continuously improves and optimizes client satisfaction.

    Capabilities

    Self-starter who is motivated to move the team and project ahead without direct instruction.
    Able to take big, sometimes nebulous, projects and tasks and break them down into granular details that can be accomplished by the engineering team.
    Able to prioritize dozens of high value tasks across multiple projects simultaneously, in an environment where priorities are constantly changing. Able to stay organized and deliver in this environment.
    Ability to communicate accurately, clearly, and effectively in written and spoken English.

    Key Requirements Essential

    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, e.g. computer science, IT, economics, social science, engineering, etc.
    At least 4 years of experience on a software development team, including 2+ years ideally leading technology solutions development teams.
    Experience configuring and implementing widely-adopted, open source data and information platforms (e.g. OpenSRP, Ona.io, ODK, OpenMRS, DHIS2, RapidPro and OpenHIE).
    Comfortable working in Linux environments, running web servers, testing Android APKs and triaging problems.
    Able to read and understand the logic and flow of software written in Java (server and Android), JavaScript and Python.
    Proficient in SQL
    Knowledge and experience working with agile methodologies.
    Willing to travel globally (potentially up to 20-30% of time).
    Knowledge of project management tools a plus (e.g. GitHub projects, Harvest, Trello, JIRA).

    Desirable

    Background as an engineering team lead, manager or ability to demonstrate competency at that this level.
    Experience implementing one of the abovementioned technologies in a large scale project.
    Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
    Interest and deep familiarity with ICT4D.
    Technical experience in docker and document data storage solutions (CouchDB, Cassandra, MongoDB, DRUID or Hadoop).
    Ability to speak French or other languages.
    Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Public Health, Engineering, etc.

  • Retail Product Marketing Engineer Contractors Sales Specialist – Kenya

    Retail Product Marketing Engineer Contractors Sales Specialist – Kenya

    Schneider Electric has a great opportunity for the right person to join our team as a Retail Product Marketing Engineer in our Kenyan office with the main responsibility of managing its offers’ portfolio and offers’ introductions and accountable of the growth and profitability.
    Job Purpose

    Understand and shares Offer Strategy with the Business Unit to adapt and execute it locally
    Master the Offer knowledge and the Offer environment
    Support Sales Offer strategy execution
    Collect and give to the Business Unit all Business information
    Take part in Sales, Inventory & Operation Planning (SIOP²) process.

     Key Accountability

    Understand and shares Offer Strategy with the Business Unit to adapt and execute it locally:

    Manage and develop his/her offer portfolio.
    Manages or supports the launch of new offers over time, to encourage growth of market
    share and compatibility with needs, guaranteeing achievement of goals.
    Implement the Marketing Mix (Product, Place, Price and Communication adapted to the
    offer
    Guarantees profitability of the offer (price, mix, etc.)
    Is responsible of the pricing positioning and consolidated margin (CCO) optimization
    for the whole offer sold in the entity.
    Lead the traceability initiative for the country.
    Drive an execution plan to transform Install base traceability data into business generation
    opportunities, feeding sales teams””

    Master the Offer knowledge and the Offer environment:

    Is in charge of market measurement, evolution analysis and relevant action plans.
    Monitor the competition and analyses competitors offer positioning at entity level (strategy, marketing mix, …).
    Usually participates in country standardization committees.

    Support Sales Offer strategy execution:

    Provide the elements required to support the offer and builds the relevant action plans.
    Contributes to define and implement all necessary action plans to boost the offers (especially Solution offers and prescription).
    Ensure that all relevant resources are properly trained concerning the offer sold in the entity and have the right tools/methodologies.
    Organize the Sales and customers trainings
    Help Businesses generate leads

    Collect and give to the Business Unit all Business information:

    Contribute to the specifications of new offers and offer adaptations with Businesses.

    Take part in Sales, Inventory & Operation Planning (SIOP²) process

    Contribute to the Sales Forecast”

    Job Requirements

    More than 4 years’ experience in Sales, Marketing or Product management
    Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Control, Automation Engineering or related field
    Strong offer knowledge and management; business acumen
    Strong analytical ability, organizational skills and project management skills
    Can work well under pressure, initiative, customer focus & good interpersonal skills
    Good command in English, both spoken and written & computer skills

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  • Project Manager- Nutrition

    Project Manager- Nutrition

    Purpose of the Position:
    To provide programmatic and technical management in successful implementation of MNCP grant aimed at contributing to improved children wellbeing outcomes within the project area.
    To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Project Management 40%

    Ensure project activities and implemented as per project budget, scope and schedule
    In liaison with project accountant initiate monthly review of project work plans and budgets to ensure project in on track
    In liaison with project accountant ensure project costs are charged and reported in time
    Ensure project implementation is within ±10% every month
    Lead the development of tools to ensure project implementation is on track among them: Detailed Implementation plan, and work plans
    Provide leadership to staff for delivery of results
    Ensure quality, reporting and documentation of the results
    Provide leadership on planning and implementation of the nutrition grant project
    Ensure that nutrition interventions are integrated with other projects in the programme
    Ensure effective integration of gender, child protection, disability, Christian commitment and advocacy into nutrition grant

    Design Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation 25%

    Lead the development of the design and ensure compliance to WVK, GoK and donor guidelines and standards
    Contextualize/adopt design guidelines and utilize at the Project/ADP level
    Ensure timely mobilization and effective communication with communities and stakeholders during baselines and evaluations
    Ensure integration of sustainability planning in the project design
    ·Ensure timely development and submission of quality reports (weekly to biweekly sitreps, monthly management reports, Semi-annual Annual in line with WV/donor reporting guidelines.
    ·Liaise with National Office Technical Specialists for the technical aspects of the project design
    ·Ensure monthly monitoring of project indicators and facilitate regular reflections on monitoring practice to make improvements
    Ensure monthly updating of project outputs in reporting systems: Horizon, community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and Health Information System(DHIS)
    Contribute to evaluation planning, support data collection, analysis and interpretation of nutrition data
    Facilitate dissemination and use assessments and evaluations findings and lead the implementation of recommendations
    Analyze and utilize nutrition data from MOH Health Information and CMAM and Systems take appropriate programming decisions
    Coordinate surveys and assessments conducted within the project area
    In collaboration with project team identify, document and disseminate promising practices on nutrition within the grant
    Convene forums for sharing and learning while involving project stakeholders.
    Support Ministry of Health monitoring and evaluation systems

    Engagement & networking 20%

    Represent WVK in nutrition stakeholder meetings county and sub-county levels key among them county
    In liaison with county health team lead the county nutrition technical forum and county multi-stakeholder forums
    Engaging with county executive, county legislature, ministry of health as sub-county or county level to influence resource allocation nutrition
    Map resource mobilization opportunities at local level and develop concepts and proposals in collaboration with regional and national office teams.
    Ensure close working collaboration with key Government line ministries and other likeminded partners.
    Capacity Building 10%
    Identification and sharing of capacity building gaps among nutrition project staff and partners
    Lead the capacity building initiatives for staff, communities and partners to enable them effectively advocate for and implement project interventions.
    Ensure ongoing coaching and mentoring of project staff and MoH staff to be able perform achieve results.

    Other 5% Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
    The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

    Bachelors’ degree in Nutrition or its equivalent.
    Must be registered with the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute.
    A minimum of 4 years’ experience in nutrition programming at community level, two of which must be in a supervisory level.
    Good understanding of Ministry of health systems, nutrition programming, standards and guidelines
    Experience working with Ministries of Health structures at county and national levels and networking with other partners
    Must have good oral and written communications and relationship skills
    Ability to take initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision
    Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint), Skype, etc.
    Must be willing to perform other duties as required
    Familiar with current nutrition programming

  • Resource Mobilization Officer

    Resource Mobilization Officer

    The Resource Mobilization Officer is responsible for building an increasingly, diversified network of supporters, including institutional, corporate, donors / partners as well as other philanthropic institutions / individuals who believe in the work of Bible Translation and Literacy.
    Responsibilities

    Developing, implementing and monitoring fundraising strategies that includes yearly targets to meet the costs of the current and future programmes.
    Approaching and raising funds from companies, trusts, partners/donors, and foundations within Kenya.
    Conducting research on potential donors/partners such as trusts, foundations, companies and high net worth individuals, etc., finding a match with partners whose philanthropic or funding criteria match the organization’s, or its partners vision and activities.
    Raising awareness of BTL and its work nationally.
    Assisting in the preparation of project proposals for corporate and other funding agencies.

    Job Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Institutional Fundraising, Marketing, Business Development, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, or Business Administration.
    Minimum four years of demonstrated experience in developing fundraising strategy and institutional fundraising.
    Experience in writing winning fund raising appeals to companies, trusts, partners / donors, and foundations is essential.
    In-depth exposure to the use of various media platforms such as print, electronic / online, and social media, for communication and brand building is desirable.
    Prior experience / understanding of the development sector, is essential.

  • Plant Operator

    Plant Operator

    The purpose of this job is to provide leadership to operate the machine, and prepare shift operations to achieve production targets along with quality and other specified goals.
    Job Responsibilities

    Development of a broad and deep knowledge of machine equipment and support for the smooth functioning.
    Work closely with other plant operators to ensure production and shift handing over are done effectively.
    To ensure effectiveness of all processes internal and external.
    Provide timely, accurate and complete reports for the shift to engineer
    Motivate and ensure high performance from the team during the shift operation.
    Actively participate in the plant improvement activities
    Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures for the working processes
    Maintaining the shop floor clean & hygienic by participating in 3’s Patrols.
    Ensure quality control of all company production output during the shift operation.
    Ensure all statutory compliances during the production process.
    Support engineers in machine downtime to rectify the problems.
    Working with enthusiasm to overcome the errors and indulge in increasing the efficiency of machine.
    Working safely, and creating & maintaining the safe environment to others.
    Other duties as assigned by the management.

    Qualifications

    Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution
    Exposure to handling PLC especially Allan Bradley and HMI (Human Machine Interface)
    Work experience of at least 4 years in a manufacturing set-up
    Good knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
    Team player with good attitude towards work and colleagues.

  • Human Resource Executive

    Human Resource Executive

    Job Responsibilities

    Assist in recruitment & induction  process accordingly
    Assist in maintaining organizational work structure by updating job requirements & creation and maintenance of job descriptions for all positions;
    Reviewing & updating job descriptions for all positions regularly
    Work closely with departmental heads on Performance management and improvement systems.
    Take part in Organization development.
    Liaising with all government agencies to ensure adherence to compliance laws and regulations
    Ensure statutory compliance by timely filing of statutory deductions to the various statutory bodies i.e. PAYE, NHIF, NITA, NSSF & HELB;
    Communicating and explaining the organization’s HR policies to the employees
    Developing, maintaining  and continuously updating various departmental records and reports to facilitate decision making by management;
    Preparing and submitting all relevant HR letters/documents/certificates/ attendance as per the requirement in consultation with the management
    Handling all employee inquiries & grievances

    Requirements

    Bachelor degree in Human Resources Management
    4 years of experience in an HR experience in the manufacturing environment
    Member of the IHRM
    Knowledge and experience in employment law, & CBA negotiations

    Salary: KES 50,000.00 Basic Gross

  • IT Service Delivery Manager

    IT Service Delivery Manager

    Pevans East Africa Limited is looking for a highly motivated IT Service Delivery Manager.
    The main role will be to define and ensure that IT services are delivered in accordance with set and agreed guidelines, managing the service lifecycle and supervising the service IT team, specifically, he/she will:
    Key responsibilities

    Monitor analyze and report on service delivery metrics and overall performance.
    Coordinate planned changes in liaison with relevant departments such as customer service and operations.
    Maintain relationships with technical teams, IT, and business partners. Communicates on major service outages/escalations.
    Manage service delivery teams and individual objectives, performance and development. Develops and operates a broad set of service level management tools
    Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to reduce the impact of related incidents on IT service to ensure standard processes and procedures are adhered to, and to improve IT service operations.
    Create standardized procedures in IT service change management for Systems, Database, Networks and Middleware
    Advocate the use of effectiveness measures in demand analysis for proposed IT service changes.
    Provide insight into developing solutions for infrastructure changes in IT service.
    Contribute to the establishment and use of best practices in IT service change management.
    Elaborate on industry trends and directions in IT service change management.
    Lead the charge in Managing Projects incidents, configurations, and problems and ensuring that projects deliver value to the business.
    Implementing continual service improvement initiatives that lead to a more stable and reliable IT platform

    Job Qualifications

    Experience in leading large ITIL based management projects
    At least 4 years working experience in a similar role
    Experience in CSIP and SIP
    Experience in change management -Drive ITIL processes in a rapidly changing environment
    ITIL expertise in leading complex ITIL service delivery projects and implementing new processes and solutions
    Service life cycle
    Design of new services
    Integral service design

    Education

    Degree in IT
    Advanced ITIL qualifications

    Skills

    Excellent knowledge of IT systems and tools
    Excellent people management skills
    Client focused
    Excellent managerial skills
    Process driven

  • Branch Manager Legal Manager

    Branch Manager Legal Manager

    Job description
    Minimum Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree as a minimum, Master’s degree will be an advantage.
    Minimum of 4 years in Banking Branch Management or a similar role.

    Job Responsibilities:

    Business Growth

    Cascade the sales targets to branch staffs.
    Identify and implement action plans and regularly track and review performance to ensure the achievement of the set targets cascaded down by the Zone Manger and business growth objectives.
    Meet regularly with the branch customers including important/ high net worth customers in order to assist in the growth of business
    Manage the product portfolio of each line of products and control the cost and profitability of the branch.

    Customer Service

    Maintain high levels of customer service of all front office functions such as Cash Management, Remittances, drafts, Account opening/ inquiry & maintenance, sales and after sales by efficiently abiding to the process and by reducing customer waiting time and service time.
    Promote high level of customer service culture among the branch staffs for potential acquisitions.
    Service Quality & Business Operations Control
    Attend all audit requirements and strive to have a null /low risk audit rating and ensure that all the branch operations are in accordance to the established Bank’s policies, operating manuals, service quality standards and code of conduct for smooth workflow, high service quality, and low level of operational risk and report any deviation to the management.
    To maintain a low risk level of cash difference by following diligently the process set by maintaining detailed accounting records of daily cash flow as well as regular review of daily MIS reports, checking notes, denominations & security items in order to ensure accurate delivery of cash to customers.
    Monitor continuously customer complaints and mystery shopping results and recommend necessary measures and initiatives to improve the score and to ensure high customer satisfaction
    To ensure a high level of safety & security measures are in place as well as to maintain a proper communication with the police department whenever it is required.

    Internal Process

    To lead any branch projects jointly with the Zone Manager (Service Quality Programs, Process changes, sales… etc) and support the launch of new products and services as per the consumer banking business plan.
    To maintain an accurate archives file for all branch transaction records, vouchers, stationary reports…etc.
    Follow up on various cases with all the concerned stakeholders such as customers, internal Bank’s departments in order to ensure 100% closing mandates.

    Training & Development

    Analyze the training and development needs of staff and nominate them for an appropriate training courses in order to close the skill gaps and ensure that all staff are well trained and fully aware of DIB products and services, policies and procedures.
    Build and maintain effective communication skills with branch’s staff by conducting regular staff meetings and discussions in order to have a high level of staff engagement and Job satisfaction.
    To ensure proper staff management in terms of annual leave, performance appraisal, two days off as well as to ensure a proper resources allocation in order to meet the branch business requirements.

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