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Job Experience: Experience of 4 years

  • IT Project Manager

    IT Project Manager

    Job Description

    We are Avechi are a startup ecommerce platform looking for an IT Project Manager to manage and actualize to our many software project goals. This highly collaborative role will need you to work closely with all departments, including creative and technology teams, in order to deliver quality solutions to our customers.
    Most important, you must have a startup mentality thus be willing to persevere, take ownership and to build things from scratch
    Responsibilities

    Simultaneously manage multiple e-commerce/IT projects of varying sizes with a global, cross-functional team using various development principles.
    Create project timelines, and manage creative, development milestones and deliverables.
    Manage resources for each assigned project to ensure that the project remains on schedule.
    Perform requirement analysis and prepare specification document.
    Conduct daily/weekly/monthly status meetings with project teams.
    Perform risk analysis and identify issues during the project life cycle.
    Manage all project tasks and communication with the project team.
    Manage and execute multiple projects at one time.
    Will work on more than one e-commerce platform.
    Work as a team player with ability to lead a cross-functional project team.
    Provide functional direction to programmers and analysts on assigned work.
    Drive to keep updated with current web technologies and trends.
    Prepare project proposals with the ability to plan and prioritize work items, create cost estimates, and create a project schedule.
    Effectively balance the needs of the client, as well as the needs of the agency and internal teams.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree required.
    Minimum of 4 years’ experience leading software development projects within a technical environment.
    PMP certification a plus
    Experience leading the development of web platforms
    Experience leading projects in a development environment
    Experience with the Magento or any other web platforms preferred.
    Experience working directly with creative team members and development engineers.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    Must be incredibly detail-oriented.
    Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
    Technical knowledge of various technologies, such as: PHP, HTML, CSS, Node JS, MYSQL etc

    Email title:
    HJJ/567: APPLICATION FOR IT PROJECT MANAGER AT AVECHI

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  • Brand Manager-Skin Cleansing

    Brand Manager-Skin Cleansing

    Job description
    MAIN JOB PURPOSE
    Plays a key role in the development and implementation of the integrated Brand Marketing Plan to achieve short and long-term business goals. Build productive working relationship with Customer Development, CMI, regional category team Finance and Supply Chain to manage the brand’s day to day operations.
    Job Summary

    Development of the Brand Marketing Plan by developing and understanding of the drivers of brand growth and brand health and identifying key issues and opportunities
    Execution of the integrated activity schedule ensuring consistency with Brand Key Vision and Brand Vision Plan including communication strategy
    Accountable for the analysis of brand performance and brand health by constantly evaluating performance of national support activities and in-store implementation against measurable objectives (Score Card and Brand Quarterly Tracker).This includes the monitoring of progress against key trial and awareness measures, quality of in-store support, distribution and availability per channel, that is, place, pricing and promotions in-store and initiating measuring the effectiveness and ROI of key activities.
    Identifies solutions and make recommendations to improve effectiveness based on performance monitoring.
    Delivers specific brand projects eg. co-branding with a major retailer.
    Monitors budget spend and provides timely communication to relevant stakeholders on overspend / cash availability

    Key Requirements

    Bachelor Degree, Post graduate business degree preferred (MBA)
    Preferred 4 years’ experience in marketing
    Preferred FMCG experience
    Project Management skills
    Customer Marketing exposure

    Location
    Kenya-Nairobi-Nairobi-Nairobi

  • Information Security Engineer

    Information Security Engineer

    Job Description

    REF: ISE/7/9/2018
    Job Summary:
    The Job holder will be part of the bank’s management team and will be responsible for  safeguarding the Bank’s computer networks and systems. The role will plan and carry out security measures to monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from infiltration and cyber-attacks.
    Key responsibilities:
    The Incumbent will report to the Senior Manager – Information Security and will be responsible for:

    Implementing the Information Security Plans and Policies
    Implementing security standards and best practices for the organization, and recommending security enhancements to management as needed.
    Developing strategies to respond to and recover from security breaches.
    Reviewing firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect organizations’ sensitive information.
    Assisting computer users with installation or processing of new security products and procedures.
    Conducting periodic scans of networks to determine existence of any vulnerabilities.
    Conducting penetration testing, to simulate cyber-attacks on systems to highlight any weaknesses that might be exploited by a malicious party.
    Forming part of the incident response team that investigates security breaches
    Designing secure networks, systems and application architectures

    Qualifications and competencies

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or an Equivalent from a recognized institution.
    A security certification including but not limited to CEH, CISA, CISM, CCNA Security, etc.
    At least 4 years relevant experience.
    Significant practical knowledge in the following areas:

    Unix, Linux, Windows, operating systems
    Well-known networking protocols and services (FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, LDAP, etc.)
    Exploits, vulnerabilities, networks and network attacks
    Packet analysis and Regular expressions
    Database structures and queries

    Direct experience with anti-virus software, intrusion detection, firewalls and content filtering
    Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies and methods
    Knowledge of disaster recovery, computer forensic tools, technologies and methods
    Experience in planning, researching and developing security policies, standards and procedures
    Professional experience in a system security administration role supporting multiple platforms and applications
    Ability to communicate network security issues to peers and management
    Ability to read and use the results of mobile code, malicious code, and anti-virus software
    Strong understanding of endpoint security solutions to include File Integrity Monitoring and Data Loss Prevention.
    Understanding of common network services (web, mail, FTP, etc.), network vulnerabilities, and network attack patterns
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate: write clearly and speak authoritatively to both business and tech audiences
    Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues
    Strong planning and organization skills;
    Keeping abreast with latest technology and ability to learn new technologies and concepts quickly
    Ability to operate within 24 Hour shifts as and when required

  • Packaging Supervisor

    Packaging Supervisor

    Job Description
    Duties & Responsibilities:

    Carrying out correct execution of production batch records and preparation of production variance reports
    Maximize production personnel capabilities and implement procedures to improve efficiency.
    Ensure that SOPs, cGMP Practices are implemented and followed by all employees at departmental level.
    Work hand in hand with the production manager to develop, implement and maintain operator training programs
    Checking the suitability and quality of materials during the production process through to the final quality check and dispatch.
    Conduct regular performance feedback to employees and senior management.
    Managing production personnel to ensure that safety and quality compliance are prioritized for manufacturing goals during scale-up/demonstration as well as commercial manufacturing.
    Any other work assigned by production manager.

    Requirements and Qualifications

    Bachelor of Sc. Chemistry
    Over 4 years’ progressive experience in the same position
    A team player.
    Ability to work under pressure.

  • Marketing Manager

    Marketing Manager

    Job Description

    Division: Regional and Product Marketing
    Department: Marketing
    Reports to: COO
    Work station: Head Office
    Works with: All Departments
    Job Purpose: Develop marketing strategies, initiate implementation of action plan, monitor effectiveness of actions and drive the achievement of target of brands in charge, and in total of RDD by creating synergy among brands and initiating East African marketing activities together with Marketing team members to realize better/ideal brand position in the market
    Main Responsibilities of the Job

    Initiating the development and implementation of marketing strategies for RDD Product Units’ brands together with respective teams in line with the overall strategic objectives of the company to facilitate achievement of sales targets for the brands
    Manage development and usage of the marketing budget for brands in charge to ensure the allocation of sufficient funds for successful implementation of the marketing strategy
    Monitor and control the utilization of the marketing budget in order to support efficiency in the management of costs through successful claims
    Train and assure customer service experience is adhered to across all offices. Monitor partner concerns and complaints and manage them
    Initiate the update and marketing of the RDD website and digital medias to enhance visibility and traffic in support of e- commerce and brand awareness of Business units and products
    Initiate implementation of brand surveys as well as market intelligence and feedback to ensure timely availability of information critical for the development of respective brand strategies
    Review and submit reports on the implementation of the marketing strategies and work plans to ensure performance of the department is monitored in a timely manner (weekly and monthly)
    Guide the respective team in the development of marketing and promotional materials to ensure the materials meet high quality standards and are delivered within acceptable timelines
    Oversee preparation for and initiate rolling out of new product launches to meet set targets
    Conduct periodical reviews of the marketing plans in liaison with the COO, Country Manager and Product Manager to ensure the plans are aligned with the RDD marketing strategy
    Initiate and nurture relationships with all stakeholders to ensure to support the growth of RDD customer base
    Initiate marketing campaigns with sales activities to create synergies between marketing and sales
    Initiate channel marketing strategies and activities to enhance the awareness of the brands in charge for increased leads and sales
    Initiate the development and implementation of the social media strategies for all the product brands to create an online presence of the brands, and to ensure alignment with the overall business strategy
    Initiate customer engagement in the social media platforms for all the RDD brands to enhance the customer experience for the RDD customers
    Develop and implement a framework for reporting on the return on investment for the various marketing initiatives undertaken by RDD to ensure timely adjustments on marketing strategy are done for maximum impact
    Coordinate internal communication of marketing objectives to ensure all relevant internal stakeholders are well informed for the department to be fully internally supported (work with HR)
    Source for suppliers and agencies to handle the planned marketing activities for the brand as per the marketing calendar to ensure timely delivery by the suppliers
    Organize the production of branded items to assist in the timely delivery of the materials as required
    Coordinate the management of giveaways and brand materials on behalf of the teams to ensure the marketing materials support the sales effort in a timely manner and within budgets.
    Write a report after every marketing activity on the events undertaken for appropriate action to address gaps, and to enhance improvement on future plans
    Maintain the visitors book (Database), inquiry management and hot customer management after marketing events, and distribute leads to sales teams for follow up.
    Assist with concept creation and the implementation of marketing promotions and advertising campaigns for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in the marketing process.
    Support the planning and execution of customer focused events for both internal and external customers for timely and quality communication
    Provide support to the marketing teams with day to day marketing strategy implementation activities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the marketing process.
    Provide administrative brand support to business units including procurement/finance and distribution of promotional items and timely payments of suppliers, to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation of marketing strategies and plans by the business units
    Track competitor activity in order to stay informed on market changes as well as marketing strategies employed by the competitors, to ensure the marketing strategies developed are competitive
    Conduct market search on brand perception and reputation to assist management develop marketing strategies that are customized to each Product brand
    Establish and track the relevant political, regulatory, economic, socio economic, technological and industry market trends in order to provide information to management that assists make informed decisions that ensure RDD brands are competitive.
    Analyze consumer data and report on marketing trends, to integrate the information in marketing plans and strategies for the product
    Delegate and manage team members to work towards departmental goals and objectives through synergy and positive attitude while meeting deadlines
    Carry out claims with team of approved Vendor MDF budgets as advised by COO, Product Managers or company’s needs. Use vendor MDF guidelines to implement in a timely manner with all necessary internal approvals.
    Any other roles requested of you and the marketing department such as new projects and initiatives

    Knowledge, Skills and Experience
    Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role

    Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Business/Communications or relevant field from a recognized institution
    Additional Diploma or Certificate in relevant field

    Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role

    Four (4) years working experience in a relevant field from a reputable organization.

    Working Relationships
    Internal customers

    Sales team, Country Managers, Product Managers
    Finance and Procurement

    External Customers

    Suppliers (Agencies, Media Houses, Event Organizers)
    Product Vendors and resellers

    Competencies
    Technical

    Thorough knowledge of PR, communications, advertising or marketing
    Computer literacy
    IT industry awareness
    Knowledge of the current state of affairs both local and international
    Business to Business focused marketing
    Creative eye and basic designs skills and tools use
    Basic information of RDD products and specifications

    Functional

    Report writing
    Presentation skills
    Marketing Strategies
    Budgeting
    Research
    Organizational skills

    Behavioral

    Integrity, analytical and numerical skills
    Performance Management and team building
    Professionalism –maintains a professional approach based on ethics and RDD values
    Integrity and honesty and ethics- Maintains ethical practices and integrity to ensure RDD is not exposed to reputational risk especially with vendors and resellers
    Conflict management and customer service
    Communication Skills
    Customer orientation-is customer focused striking a solid balance between external and internal customer orientation
    Resilience –is able to withstand strategic and operational challenges
    Emotional Intelligence-manages emotions in a mature and composed manner as expected of a leader
    Always looking out for problems to solve and come up with initiatives that are beneficial to the company

  • Senior Legal Officer Systems Administrator

    Senior Legal Officer Systems Administrator

    Overall Purpose
    Will have the responsibility of working together with the Head of Legal in providing legal and company secretarial services to the Company.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Provision of internal legal advice to NSE on its operations, and initiatives and make proposals for changes in the existing Capital Markets Laws, Regulations, Rules and Guidelines, as necessary.
    Draft and engage with various regulators on regulations, rules and guidelines required to facilitate NSE operations and initiatives;
    Negotiate, review and drafting of agreements with service providers and various stakeholders;
    Maintain the Company’s Contracts Register;
    Carry out legal research and provide support in making appropriate recommendations to the Board and Management of NSE;
    Provide updates and legal opinions to the NSE Board, Management and Staff as appropriate on legal developments affecting NSE’s operations;
    Maintain an up to date legal framework (e.g. regulations and rules) of the NSE and ensure upload on the NSE Website;
    Assist in ensuring that the company’s Intellectual property is protected and up to date with the relevant registries;
    Coordinate and support external legal counsel engaged by NSE to provide legal services and ensure timely delivery of services by external counsel;
    Assist in effectively managing any dispute resolution that the company may be involved in;
    Assist to prepare NSE Board and Committee Papers in a timely fashion and assist in various company secretarial tasks;
    Coordinate the development of status reports on the company’s compliance with applicable laws and ensure regulatory compliance, in liason with the Risk and Compliance Department; and
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Minimum qualifications and desired skills

    Bachelor’s degree in Law. A Master’s degree in a relevant area will be an added advantage
    Minimum four (4) years’ post qualification experience. Experience in the financial services sector will be an added advantage.
    Experience in company secretarial practice is preferred.

    Key Competencies

    Knowledge and experience in corporate and commercial law.
    Knowledge and exposure to finance sector laws, regulations, rules & guidelines.
    Ability to prepare contracts and various relevant legal documents.
    Experience in legislative drafting.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    A positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.

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  • Training Coordinator

    Training Coordinator

    Job description
    About the role
    Alibhai Shariff & Sons LTD are looking for a Training Coordinator to lead their Center of Excellence through hosting effective training and skill enhancing programs. The key role is to oversee skill development at the Center of Excellence. The individual should have experience with various training methods, including on-the-job coaching, mentorship programs. He/she should be familiar with the instructors, equipment and educational material requirements for each training project.
    Responsibilities:

    Managing, designing, developing, coordinating and conducting all training programs.
    Mapping out training plans and schedules, designing and developing training programs to cover the needs for the center of excellence.
    Choosing appropriate training methods per case.
    Marketing available training opportunities to potential candidates and providing necessary information.
    Mobilizing the specific trainers and communicating on the training schedules and planning for all training locations.
    Developing new necessary training programs, developing and expanding the center of excellence as well as upholding and ensuring all training standards are met.
    Use known training principles and stay up-to-date on new training methods and techniques.
    Assess instructional effectiveness and determine the impact of training on candidate’s skills.
    Design, prepare and order educational aids and materials Partner with internal stakeholders and liaise with experts regarding instructional design.
    Gather feedback from trainers and trainees after each session
    Maintain updated curriculum database and training records
    Manage and maintain in-house training facilities and equipment.
    Research and recommend new training methods.

    Requirements:

    4 years’ experience as a Training Coordinator, Trainer, Training Facilitator or similar role.
    BS degree in Education, Training, HR or related field
    Hands-on experience coordinating multiple training programs in a corporate setting.
    Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate).
    Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
    Strong communication skills and MS Office proficiency.
    Familiarity with traditional and modern technical, electrical, welding and woodwork training methods and techniques is an added advantage

  • Marketing Manager

    Marketing Manager

    Job description
    Taxify is one of the fastest growing startups in the world with over 10M happy customers in 25+ countries, from Europe to Mexico to Africa. We’re building a ride-hailing app to connect millions of riders and drivers around the world to make travel easier, quicker and more reliable.
    We are looking for a Marketing Manager to join our team and support all of the East Africa region.
    Let’s build the future of transportation together!
    What You’ll Be Doing

    Defining and communicating our brand values
    Creating a marketing & PR strategy
    Coordinating dozens of online and offline campaigns
    Working with our designers to create marketing materials
    Analysing tons of data & user feedback to improve conversions
    Running events and parties
    Talking to customers and media

    Desired Skills and Experience

    Know your C-s (CPM, CPC, CPI are part of your everyday vocabulary)
    Have excellent spoken and written English
    Have 4+ years of international marketing experience
    Be super organized and motivated
    Have excellent presentation skills
    Have remarkable entrepreneur skills and experiences
    Believe in metrics and be data-driven
    He passionate about new technology and ridesharing