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Job Experience: Experience of 4 years

  • School Principal School Headteacher

    School Principal School Headteacher

    We seek someone with the vision, expertise and experience that will lead the school, build on its outstanding quality and reputation, and continue to develop its leadership and national standing.
    Job Purpose: Reporting to the chief executive the incumbent will serve as the team leader of the school and implement the educational objectives of the institution so as to yield the highest standards of student achievement and academic excellence.The incumbent will also provide effective instructional leadership and build constructive relationships with parents and other education stakeholders.
    Job Responsibilities:

    Maintain an appropriate education philosophy through professional leadership, counselling and motivational expertise which secures the institutions success so as to attain the ultimate education goals and objectives of the organization.
    Responsible for all areas of curriculum and instruction by shaping a vision of academic success for each learner.
    Assess and identify capacity gaps in teaching and support staff and organize for training and development opportunities.
    Prepare and supervise the preparation of reports, records, lists, and other paperwork appropriate for the effective administration of the school.
    Provide leadership in guiding the various co-curricular activities and school based events and external activities including school trips, competitions among others.
    Maintain high standards of student behavior and apply appropriate behavior modification interventions when required.
    Build a strong and cohesive culture supported by effective, consistent systems and structures.
    Grow the leadership engine through coaching and providing the middle management team with greater leadership responsibilities.
    Set targets and goals for school staff through a participative process and develop strategies that will enable them to achieve these objectives.
    Continually evaluating existing progress and practices, and curriculum content to ensure they are met satisfactorily.
    Participate in the recruitment and evaluation of the school’s academic staff in liaison with the HR Department.
    Build effective relationships with parents, education partners and external stakeholders through effective communication to allow for appropriate and timely sharing of information.

    Qualifications 

    Must posses a bachelor degree and or diploma in Education related degree.
    Must have a minimum of 4 years demostratable management experience.
    Proven leadership ability in school administration, curriculum interpretation, staff development, classroom instruction ,lesson plans and student assessment.
    Excellent IT, interpersonal and communication skills that enables open communication with parents teachers and learners.
    Female candidate are encouraged to apply.

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  • Regional Communications Manager

    Regional Communications Manager

    To oversee the development and implementation of a communications and brand management strategy for FilmAid in East Africa and to provide expert external communications advice for donors, partners and allies in East Africa in liaison with FilmAid International.
    Job Responsibilities

    Oversee the planning and implementation of all external communications activities.
    Develop and disseminate an annual communications plan in support of FilmAid’s annual program and development goals.
    Coordinate the development, production, distribution and analytical analysis of all external communications content.
    Leverage analytics to inform strategy, improve content engagement and extend the brand reach of the organization.
    Improve upon internal processes for coordinating content production and delivery from the field, under the guidance and direction of the Creative and Content Director.
    Ensure brand guidelines and the vision, mission and values of the organization.
    Grow the reputation of the Organization and visibility of the Brand
    Support the communications strategy and communications needs of FilmAid International’s headquarters in New York.
    Ensure all communications systems are working effectively in collaboration with the international team in US
    Work collaboratively with FilmAid HQ to update the external communications strategy and workplans for the year and jointly produce marketing materials for promotional and fundraising campaigns.
    Manage and oversee the implementation of FilmAid Kenya’s first Branding Guide and Communications Strategy
    Develop succinct communications messaging around complex humanitarian and development issues, including issues affecting health, education, protection, the environment, and other issue areas that affect FilmAid’s beneficiary population.
    Work with the FilmAid International’s communications team to research, document, proofread, and publish articles for multi-platform distribution (web, social media, mobile).
    Boost the Organization’s communications impact across the media spectrum to increase awareness and recognition of the humanitarian and development impact of FilmAid Kenya and in the region and engage our various audiences.
    Maintain and update the FilmAid Kenya website and all communication database systems including Mailchimp.
    Produce and publish email campaigns and monthly newsletters.
    Manage media relations: Set up media guidelines, organize media excursions, brief the media and ensure positive publicity of FilmAid.
    Plan, design and manage communication around events to promote and expand the visibility and the work of FilmAid in Kenya as well as encourage responsible reportage on beneficiary communities, with a focus on creating platforms for independent advocacy (such as the Olympics project in Kakuma Refugee Camp that was covered internationally).
    Lead advocacy through communications on beneficiary protection issues such as SGBV and other pertinent protection issues with various stakeholders including donors.
    Provide expert external communications advice for donors, partners and allies in the U.S./European/East African communities.
    Champion Ambassadorship through leveraging internal and external communication opportunities to inform, engage and inspire our internal publics and external stakeholders
    Monitor and evaluate the impact of our communication on the Organization’s reputation.
    Work closely with Creative & Content staff to ensure products maintain high quality for international communications purposes.
    Develop & manage a partner resource index detailing partner contacts (Donors and other key stakeholders), stakeholders in each area of FilmAid’s program response, program support cycles, networks, affiliations and resources to anchor the program development strategy.
    Provide ongoing capacity building and support to all FilmAid Staff on partnership engagement and external communication strategies.
    Identifying, establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with refugee communities, donors, international organizations, NGOs, civil society actors, and other stakeholders.
    Contributing to FilmAid’s organizational strategic thinking and organizational growth strategy, working with Country Director, Program Director, HQ and other country programs
    Hire and manage partner engagement and external communications staff and media consultants
    Represent the Country Director in agency meetings and other meetings as need arises
    Under the guidance of FilmAid policy and partnerships agreements, develop Memorandum of Understanding guidelines and documents for working with partners through in-kind partnerships.

    Qualifications 

    Bachelor of Arts in Communications, International Relations, Content production and / or any other relevant discipline.
    At least 4 years work experience on humanitarian or development sector managing external communication and partnership.
    Relevant experience working for a media company in PR, content strategy, or marketing.
    Highly developed website management skills and a minimum one year experience managing an INGO’s website and other digital media communication platforms.
    At least one year experience being producer for external communications materials including video and print for an international agency.
    Well developed creative skills in one or more of the following areas graphic design, videography, photography and editing.
    Highly developed communication skills and excellent command of English language, both written and spoken.
    Excellent analytical, decision-making, interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills.
    Commitment to humanitarian principles, including CHS and CDAC standards and values as well as Sphere standards.

  • Management Accountant

    Management Accountant

    Job Responsibilities;

    Operation and maintenance of financial records for various group companies.! Preparation and analysis of management accounts.
    Preparation of statutory accounts.
    Monitoring roll-out of control and operational systems to Group companies.
    Liaison with financial accountants in Group companies to ensure full compliance.

    Qualifications 

    Fully qualified CPA(K) or ACCA aged not more than 35 years.
    Upper Second Class degree in a relevant discipline.
    Four years’ experience in audit and/or finance function with a reputable, regional organisation.
    Experience with a Quality Management System and an ERP System will be an added advantage.
    Be self- motivated, disciplined and effective team player.
    Excellent written and spoken English, good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
    High integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.

  • Head Accounts

    Head Accounts

    Job ResponsibilitiesManagement Accounting: to ensure the preparation of the monthly management accounts and day to day management accounting responsibilities including month end processes.Monitoring Reports: to prepare monthly management reports for budget holders.Statutory Accounts: Liase with the external auditors towards the preparation of the annual statutory financial statements and related notes.Monitor budget utilization by different budgets.Accounting Transactions: to ensure that the accounting transactions are recorder properly in the accounting software and are up to date at any one time.Balance Sheet Reconciliations: to perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations as appropriate and on all items of the balance sheet to ensure accuracy and completeness.Tax returns: to oversee the preparation of all tax returns and to ensure that tax planning measures have been put in place and are being implementedTax audits- to take lead in all tax audits across the region and guide the company on all atters arising during the audit.Chart of Accounts: to ensure that the chart of accounts is properly organized.Financial Support: to provide financial support to departments, teams and budget holders as appropriate.Work allocation: ensuring that work is adequately distributed amongst the accounts department team members.Management: Oversee the operations of the accounts department to ensure maximum productivity while at the same time maintaining staff motivationOther duties commensurate with the grade, as may be requested by the management from time to time
    Qualifications

    Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Option)CPA (K)
    4 years’ cumulative experiencePreviously held a managerial position

  • Sales Executive

    Sales Executive

    Salary 50-60k
    Reporting to: Business Development Manager
    Responsibilities 

    Work closely with Sales Reps to design, implement, analyze and deploy new business processes
    Manage partner relationships to increase business and identify new opportunities for company partnerships
    Track all business development activities, analyze quarterly progress and suggest new strategies based on findings
    Work alongside Sales Reps to ensure specified territory is managed and effectively run
    Build and maintain successful relationships with partners
    Expand market intelligence

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business, Marketing, or a technology field. Successful related work experience in the Security Systems Professional Services industry may substitute.
    4+ years prior work experience in Sales, Business Development or related positions
    Knowledge in one or more of the following industries:  Security Systems, IT Hardware, or Consulting.
    Ability to call confidently on the highest-level decision makers in an organization for each represented area; for example, Architects, Electrical Consultants or Project Manager.
    Exceptional communication, presentation, follow-up, negotiation, and closing skills
    Demonstrated results in meeting Sales quotas or Business Development goals
    Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    Excellent written and verbal communications skills
    Experience using CRM software to track and analyze sales metrics
    Experience leading and motivating a team and driving results
    Knowledge of the sales process with the ability to understand and interpret customer needs using fact-finding to identify sales opportunities

    Preferred Qualifications

    A high level of passion to succeed and a strong level of self-motivation
    An effective team player with a strong work ethic
    Working knowledge of the Security System Industry and IT Hardware Solutions
    Experience with training and staff development

  • HR Assistant

    HR Assistant

    Requirements

    Maintains statistics and runs reports from different systems, such as ACHIEVE reports, staff data, gender for all categories of staff, geographical distribution, and recruitment.
    Maintains data on completion of mandatory training courses, updates progress report on group and individual training.
    Assist in the recruitment process: drafts requisitions in TMS based on the JDs, contact shortlisted candidates for written test and interviews and administer these. Sends regret letters to unsuccessful candidates.
    Drafts HR letters for banks, security service, etc., for newcomers, and non-standard HR certificates.
    Maintains personal files, both hard copy and electronical (OSF).
    Serves as back up for leave and vendor management.
    Management of Appendix D cases; ASHI enrollment, override, interface with retirees.
    UNLP issuance, renewal and cancellation.
    Performs other duties as required

    Qualifications

    Completion of secondary education. Training in Human resources field is desirable.
    Four years of experience in clerical and/or administrative work, preferably in HR area.
    Excellent computer skills
    Strong customer orientation
    Fluency in English
    Integrity
    Communication
    Working with People
    Drive for Results

  • QA Automation Engineer

    QA Automation Engineer

    Were looking for a QA Automation Engineer who happens to have a passion in testing and quality assurance. You will help plan, estimate, coordinate, and automate testing activities for our financial platform that is serving millions of users across the world. You will also work with product managers, developers, and customer service agents to ensure that quality issues and defects are appropriately identified, documented, tracked, and resolved.
    Responsibilities:

    Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
    Perform thorough regression/smoke tests before code deployments
    Design, develop, and execute automated test harnesses around Android application and Backend APIs
    Write scripts and perform load tests against Backend servers
    Contribute to continuous integration and continuous deployment
    Work with customer service, product, and development teams to identify and track bugs
    Review requirements specifications and provide timely and meaningful feedback

    Requirements:

    Experience – 4+ years experience in Software Engineering in Test role, deep knowledge of Automation
    Detailed oriented – keen eye for details ranging from copy to pixels. Ability to communicate those details to others and translate to specs
    Team player – enjoy working closely with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams
    Initiative – highly motivated and self-disciplined. You can work independently and be productive
    Startup ready – Excellent ability to prioritize and communication in a fast pace environment

    Preferred Skills & Requirements:

    Experience working in Agile development process (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban)
    Experience building test automation (Java, TestNG, Robolectric, Espresso, Appium, AWS Device Farm, Jenkins, Shell Scripting, Linux, Mac OS)
    Java – 2+ years writing production Java code
    Computer Science degree
    Experience working closely with remote team members in different timezones

  • Advocacy Communications Manager, Youth Advocacy Project Deputy Director for Outreach, Youth Advocacy Project

    Advocacy Communications Manager, Youth Advocacy Project Deputy Director for Outreach, Youth Advocacy Project

    Job Summary
    Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.
    Job Description
    Amref Health Africa is the continent’s Leading health development organisation, founded and headquartered in Kenya. Our vision is lasting health change in Africa. As we celebrate 60 years of progress with the Launch of our new five-year growth strategy, we are seeking an experienced and ambitious Advocacy Communications Manager, Youth Advocacy Project. Amref Health Africa began 60 years ago as the Flying Doctors of East Africa to provide critical medical assistance to remote communities in East Africa. Today, Amref Health Africa works with the most vulnerable African communities through its country programmes in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and its Southern and West Africa regional hubs. With its Laboratory, clinical outreach and training programmes, Amref Health Africa reaches more than 35 countries across the continent. The organisation’s work is supported by 11 offices in North America and Europe.
    Project Department: Amref Institute of Capacity Development Location: Nairobi, Kenya
    Main Purpose of the Job:
    The Youth Advocacy Project is a two-year initiative of Amref Health Africa and the Advocacy Accelerator to support increased capacity and action by youth across Kenya to advocate for their gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) priorities to be reflected in government policies and actions. The project is seeking a hands-on Advocacy Communications Manager to deliver the advocacy communications capacity-strengthening and communications functions of the Youth Advocacy Project. The Advocacy Communications Manager will report to the Project Director and will partner closely with the Advocacy Accelerator and other internal partners to carry out his or her responsibilities.
    Principal Responsibilities

    Advocacy communications capacity strengthening

    Identify cutting-edge training content, tools and publications on advocacy communications
    Develop youth-friendly advocacy communications curriculum and training suite for the youth
    Lead the dissemination and uptake of training modules by youth advocates on the Youth sub-site hosted by Advocacy Accelerator, and hold related webinars
    Provide direct support to youth advocates in developing and implementing their advocacy and communication campaigns in line with project priorities (Gender & SRHR)
    Lead the development and review of supporting policy advocacy and communication materials including blogs, key messages, issue briefs, etc.

    Project Communications

    Develop guidelines to manage communication with internal and external partners such as the youth networks, media
    Serve as a connector and facilitator of partner engagement with media at the county and national levels
    Manage and coordinate consultancy services relating to communication activities.
    Develop and oversee the implementation of the project’s communications strategy.
    Ensure relevant project content is captured and shared on appropriate internal / external platforms and channels to enhance the visibility of the project and youth organizations.
    Co-ordinate the communications working group consisting of various technical leads/units within Amref (Amref Communications, LEAP,
    Enterprise, developers, and the public relations agency)

    Digital and Social Media Management

    Support the development of the Advocacy Accelerator youth sub-site
    Implement an online outreach strategy that will ensure the participation of the youth in the Youth sub-site hosted by the Advocacy Accelerator
    Use Advocacy Accelerator and Amref Health Africa online and social media outlets to reach youth advocates with resources and remote trainings
    Assist in the management of youth grantee profiles on the youth sub-site Manage (edit) and coordinate posting of relevant data of youth on the youth sub-site Event management
    Develop strategy and guidelines of events for the project
    Provide technical support in planning, participation and visibility of the project in key events.
    Organize country-wide national youth mobilization day in Nairobi Documentation
    Develop and implement documentation plan for the project

    Knowledge Management

    Manage the distribution and dissemination of relevant knowledge products during events including launch campaigns.
    Produce/update briefing notes, concept notes, issue notes, fast facts, toolkits and other advocacy products to strengthen the community of learning and practice on gender and SRHR issues.
    Develop and maintain mailing lists and/or database of contacts related to the project.
    Facilitate creative strategies that will encourage sharing and learning amongst youth advocates on best practices and experiences.

    Required Qualifications Education and Knowledge

    Strong understanding of Kenyan context, with a focus on advocacy communications with and for youth.
    Understanding of advocacy communications skill and resources for engaging with policymakers to bring about policy change.
    Experience working on advocacy communications capacity building.
    Fluency in Kiswahili

    Desirable Qualifications:

    Master’s degree or post graduate degree in communications, public relations, or other field relevant to advocacy communications.
    Experience in advocacy communications to support policy change on topics including gender and/or SRHR.
    Experience training youth in communications for advocacy.
    Priority will be given to youth applicants
    Experience At least 5 years of experience in advocacy communications in Kenya.
    At least 4 years of experience working with youth.

    Skills

    Proven written and verbal communications skills
    Be hands-on on both managerial and operational tasks
    Training and capacity strengthening skills
    Ability to work with a range of different partners and stakeholders
    Ability to prioritise and multi-task
    Ability to exercise confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with diverse groups of people
    Public relations skills
    Problem solving
    Competences

    Passionate about youth in all their diversity.
    Strong and passionate commitment to advocacy communications in the Africa region with a specific focus on youth.
    Ability to work and report to multiple partners.
    Understanding of political contexts internally and externally.
    Tactical and strategic abilities.

    Environmental Conditions

    Corporate Policies, Systems,

    Procedures and Methods
    Knowledge of organisation policy

    Work Environment

    An office space in Nairobi within Amref Health Africa headquarters
    Ability to travel at least 30% time.

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  • Marketing Manager

    Marketing Manager

    Job Description
    We seek to recruit an aggressive, confident, fluent, mature and creative Marketing Manager to manage all communications, both internally and externally on full time basis.
    Job Responsibilities

    Plan, prepare and present persuasive approaches and pitches to potential corporate clients
    Use an existing network of company contacts to generate new business
    Embrace proactive management of strategy, plans and execution.
    Develop and implement a marketing strategy to acquire more registrations for training.
    Research and identify the needs of corporates and customize packages best suited for them.
    Identify and grow opportunities within assigned territory achieving set sales targets
    Attend corporate client meetings
    Grow and retain existing corporate accounts by presenting new solutions and services to them
    Follow up on potential clients and close sales
    Daily status reports on client meetings and sales strategy
    Maintain effective internal communications to ensure that all relevant company functions are kept informed of marketing objectives.

    Qualifications

    Should have a marketing related Degree and a master degree in marketing, public relations or international relations.
    At least 4 years’ experience in marketing a consultancy firm working with public sector and not for profits clientele.
    Experience in the areas of digital marketing (mass emails, social media, SEO/SEM, blogging in any fast paced company).
    Excellent networking and prospecting skills.
    Knowledge of international business.
    Experience in managing a team and performance management systems.
    Experience in using and coordinating the use of a CRM.
    Excellent planning and organizational skills.
    Ability to training and coach staff.
    Self – motivated, Confident and outgoing personality
    A Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
    Should be able to comply with daily reports.