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  • Business Analyst Business Coaches/Consultants

    Business Analyst Business Coaches/Consultants

    We seek to hire a Business Analyst. He or she will be responsible for providing business analysis and  advisory services toclients . They will identify business strategy needs and gaps and provide solutions for the business. 

    Key Duties and Responsibilities 

    Conduct baseline assessments, market feasibility studies, and product development research
    Use data and data analysis to support decision-making and problem-solving
    Assess strategy gaps, determine solution options and approaches 
    Provide business advisory and analysis support to clients 
    Develop business proposals, concept notes and quality reports
    Support all aspects of client engagements from scope definition to delivery
    Conduct strategy training sessions, mentorships and coaching 
    Assist in project implementation & administration, creating and submitting reports on time. 
    Support in client communication in building and maintaining business relationships
    Contribute to revenue targets by identifying new sources of revenue and generating  leads 
    Follow up on client payments by checking contract milestones and delivery  of invoices after milestones 
    Develop quarterly blog articles and spearhead webinars

    Required Specifications

    At least 4 years’ experience working in strategic or management consulting  
    A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Banking Economics, or a related field
    Strong analytical skills. able to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information  
    Adept at researching, report writing and presenting findings 
    Attentive  to detail and accuracy 
    Demonstrates a good understanding of access to finance, general entrepreneurship concepts and strategy
    Knowledge of statistics, and experience using statistical packages  (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc)

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  • MBA Summer Consultant

    MBA Summer Consultant

    What You’ll Do

    Collaborate in cross-functional teams to address client challenges. 
    Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting results and driving implementation. 
    Collect internal and external information on relevant companies and markets. 
    Participate/conduct interviews with clients, companies in the sector and specialists in the subject under analysis, both inside and outside BCG 
    Collect and analyze information to draw insightful conclusions. 
    Participate in working meetings with clients to discuss ideas on work subjects and assumptions, progress reports, conclusions, and recommendations. 
    Any other related duties as may be assigned to you sometimes

    What You’ll Bring

    An MBA student admitted to a Top-University, with a proven track record of 4+ years of work experience prior to school. 
    Demonstrated leadership in diverse group settings and adaptability to evolving project landscapes. 
    Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail. 
    Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions. 
    Comfortable working in dynamic environments with different projects for you to work on. 
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and strong interpersonal skills 
    Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and adapt to changing environments.

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    careers.bcg.com

  • Research Lead

    Research Lead

    Major Responsibilities

    Lead IRC’s cost research portfolio, identifying key questions about the cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the IRC’s activities and developing research strategies to answer these questions.
    Develop a research agenda, scoping and coordinating new analyses and work plans to answer key stakeholder research questions. Lead ad hoc strategic analyses that feed into organizational decision making.
    Partner with research and technical counterparts to ensure the design of studies is appropriately targeted to our programs, targets, and learning priorities.
    Supervise Best Use of Resources staff, provide oversight of deliverables, conduct quality assurance on all analyses, and ensure projects are on track and following appropriate guidance.
    Develop evidence synthesis and lead strategic projects to inform organizational learning, and apply lessons from cost analysis to decisions about scaling and replicating effective interventions.
    Consult on evidence recommendations and support project leads to decide how cost research should be included in proposals.
    Collaborate on advocacy, identifying and scoping strategic partnerships, reviewing collateral, and building relationships.
    Contribute to fundraising for BUR team, including proposal writing for projects led by other teams.
    Serve as focal point in conversations with external stakeholders on costing methodology and results, and connect IRC teams with external sectoral researchers and technical experts for cross collaboration and learning.
    Create guidance and templates to improve overall research and methodology, including scenario tools, cost-efficiency models, methodology guidance, etc.
    Oversee research project reporting, including writing reports, delivering presentations, supporting communications staff, and contributing to broader BUR/IRC reports.
    Oversee portfolio contracting, budget, and finances, including leading the budgeting and planning for BUR staffing on cost research.
    For given focus area(s), lead research and technical assistance in the same capacity as a BUR advisor.

    Job Requirements
    Work Experience

    Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or a related field required; PhD strongly preferred;
    4+ years of similar work experience; preference for 1+ years in LMICs strongly preferred.

    Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

    One or more years of experience managing individuals and/or teams;
    Experience managing fifteen or more projects and/or projects in excess of $200k;
    Knowledge of evaluation methods, applications, and cost-evidence literature in LMICs;
    Demonstrated proficiency in spreadsheet-based data cleaning and analysis, data visualization, evidence interpretation; and statistical analysis software;
    Strong writing skills including demonstrated ability to write for non-technical audiences with an advocacy focus;
    Excellent speaking and presentation skills;
    Ability to work as part of a remote team across time zones, cultures, and contexts;
    Excellence communication skills, cultural sensitivity, flexibility, ability to improvise, team player;
    Commitment to IRC’s core values.

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    careers.rescue.org

  • Program Manager- Alumni Networks Head – Treasury Operations Project Officer- Renewable Energy, Blue Economy, and Marine Litter Manager – Salaries Processing

    Program Manager- Alumni Networks Head – Treasury Operations Project Officer- Renewable Energy, Blue Economy, and Marine Litter Manager – Salaries Processing

    Job Purpose:

    The Education and Leadership Development Pillar of the Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has been steadfast in its mission to provide educational opportunities to disadvantaged youth. Collaborating with partners such as the Mastercard Foundation and other development partners, initiatives like the Wings to Fly and Elimu scholarship programs have empowered over 60,000 beneficiaries with access to secondary school education, mentorship, leadership development, and comprehensive support. Upon completing secondary school, scholars seamlessly transition to the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), which continues to engage with them during their tenure at local and international universities and Technical, Vocational and Education Training (TVET) institutions. The ELP enriches scholars with professional development opportunities, including academic vitality, innovation, and entrepreneurship training, positioning them for success in the workforce upon graduation. 

    As the EGF expands its footprint, the role of the Program Manager – Alumni Networks emerges as pivotal in bridging the gap between alumni scholars and the organization. This role focuses on strategically engaging ELP alumni to boost collaboration, professional growth, and leverage alumni expertise and networks, thereby enhancing stakeholder relationships and maximizing the impact of Equity’s transformative educational initiatives for sustained success. 

    Key Deliverables:

    Alumni Outreach & Engagement  

    Responsible for developing a robust alumni engagement strategy.
    Strategically engage ELP alumni through interest hubs, County hubs, and specialized communities to enhance collaboration, active engagement, and professional development.
    Responsible for driving alumni engagement by creating value for alumni at all levels, including an alumni recognition program, lifelong learning opportunities or professional certification programs.
    Develop and implement alumni mentorship programs to facilitate personal and professional development for current scholars.
    Moderate the membership and participation of alumni in alumni Social Media pages including Facebook, WhatsApp Groups, LinkedIn, Instagram etc.
    Create and curating of content for the different social media pages and utilizing the social media analytics to track engagement metrics and optimize content strategy to increase alumni participation and interaction.
    Encourage alumni to share success stories, testimonials, or professional achievements on social media platforms to showcase the impact of the program and inspire current scholars. 

    Alumni Relations and Events Management 

    Organize alumni – led workshops or seminars on topics of interest, such as entrepreneurship, leadership, or industry-specific trends.
    Create online forums or discussion forums for alumni to connect and collaborate on projects or initiatives related to their areas of expertise.
    Responsible for planning and delivery of all alumni program and events such as reunions and networking events.
    Develop and distribute alumni newsletters or publications to keep alumni informed about relevant opportunities, events, and achievements within the alumni community and the organization.
    Assist alumni in becoming Brand Ambassadors for the program. 

    Alumni Office Administration 

    Act as a liaison between the Alumni Scholars Network and Equity Group Holdings Plc.
    Manage the Alumni Management System and use database insights to tailor communication strategies and engagement activities to alumni preferences and interests.
    Implement feedback systems to collect input on program impact and alumni needs.
    Ensure alumni programs comply with funding requirements to achieve the intended results.
    Manage risks associated with engaging alumni to enhance brand reputation. 

    ELP Transitions Support 

    Provide linkages that enable the smooth transition and inter-engagement of current scholars into the alumni network.
    Offer Human Resource support to potential employers in the recruitment and referencing of ELP scholars and graduates based on their expertise.
    Develop partnerships with external organisations to create internship, attachment & job opportunities for scholars and alumni.
    Together with the ELP Chapter’s team working with business partners and volunteers to provide interactive career-readiness opportunities for students to build their skills, explore career opportunities, and strengthen their professional networks.

    Qualifications

    A master’s degree is required. 
    Over 4 years of full-time work experience in alumni services, education, or youth services, and related fields.
    An alumnus of any of the EGF Education and Leadership Development programs.
    Proven track record of managing educational or alumni relations, including designing, implementing, and evaluating programs.
    Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for effective alumni and stakeholders’ engagement.
    Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with alumni at all levels.
    Demonstrated leadership, volunteerism, and mentorship competencies.
    A strong commitment to the mission of the ELP alumni program.
    A high degree of personal and professional integrity and a strong role model for youth.
    An enthusiastic and energetic individual, with a resourceful style and ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks and projects.
    Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
    Comfortable in a fast‐paced, changing, leadership environment.
    Excellent interpersonal, listening, written and verbal communication skills.

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  • Dean of Instruction and Learning (Athi Primary)

    Dean of Instruction and Learning (Athi Primary)

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    Key responsibilities for the role include: 

    Work with the School Principal to set the pedagogical vision of the school that is consistent with the Nova Instructional Model
    Work with the Principal to articulate a compelling short- and long-term vision for the development of the school’s culture for academic and teacher-based programs
    Set and model a consistent tone of highest expectations, joy, and growth mindset for learning
    Lead key school rituals as needed to model and ingrain culture
    Quickly identify and coordinate with the Deputy Principal to effectively respond to classroom/school culture or behavior issues to promote effective instruction and learning.
    Collaborate with the Deputy Principal to ensure new student adhere to the enrolment process (transfer of required academic records, student assessment, parent assessment and homeroom allocation)
    Serve as hiring manager and line coach for all instructional staff hires
    Coach new teachers and onboarding them in culture principles and academic and work expectations
    Coach teachers through extensive observation, feedback and academic walkthroughs
    Develop grade teams and coaches  
    Ensure professional teacher documents are created, collected and up to date
    Coordinate teacher designers to ensure curriculum expectations are met
    Coordinate school timetabling, including lessons and teacher subject allocation
    Coordinate assessment process, including acquisition, moderation, marking, score analysis and report cards 
    Coordinate termly teacher conferences/ progress meetings   
    Coordinate parent events/ meetings on various academic needs (academic nights, CBc capacity building, etc.)
    Lead all professional development routines and activities across the school, including termly teacher prep PDs 
    Facilitate collaboration among teachers within/across grade levels and subject areas

    ABOUT YOU

    Skills and Qualifications required:

    You have a TSC certificate
    You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education 
    A Masters in education/education management is desirable
    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 have rich and vast experience in school administration
    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.

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  • Awards and Compliance Manager Finance Assistant -Nairobi (Maternity Cover)

    Awards and Compliance Manager Finance Assistant -Nairobi (Maternity Cover)

    General Position Summary

    The Awards and Compliance Manager works under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Awards and Compliance Manager, working closely alongside the Chief of Party, Finance and Grants Manager, Consortium members and the Mercy Corps Finance team in Kenya. S/he will be based in Nairobi with significant travel to the field.

    Essential Job Responsibilities

    Program Management

    Work with the Partnership and Capacity Building Manager in identification, due diligence, and assessment of Local Implementing Partners in Mercy Corps operational counties, including preparation of partner agreements as per donor guidelines and requirements. 
    Support in the development and implementation of organizational capacity assessment tools geared towards the determination of LIP functional and programmatic capacities.
    Support the development and delivery of a joint capacity strengthening plan for sub awarded LIPs on financial, administrative, grants management and donor requirements for effective compliance and accountability.
    Lead accountability and compliance support for LIPs including development and implementation of regularized monitoring to ensure compliance with donor expectations and requirements.
    Ensure all LIP documentation, including financial reports is uploaded into donor/project/programme specific shared folders for documentation and action.

    Award Management

    Conduct pre-monitoring of grant applicants to evaluate financial and administrative systems, as needed.
    Monitor all approved grants and ensure timely financial reporting is completed.
    Consult program coordinators as needed for enhanced monitoring and evaluation exercises according to Mercy Corps’ best practices and compliance requirements.
    Support in the development of Mercy Corps’ resource tools for building capacity of local NGOs and CBOs.
    Identify linkages between projects from different sectors and different geographic areas.
    Ensure close communication with sub-grantees implementing projects.
    Identify potential problems during implementation of projects by the sub-grantees and make recommendations.
    Prepare progress reports on sub-grantees.
    Conduct financial and administrative training for sub-grantees.
    Conduct periodic audits of sub-grantees.
    Following audits and subsequent discussions with the Implementation Manager and Finance and Compliance Director recommend financial and administrative training activities for sub-grantees.
    Ensure that grant activities comply with Mercy Corps and partner internal policies and procedures, as well as Donor rules and regulations.
    Participate in the development and implementation of the program’s annual work plans.
    Ensure that field staff are familiar with grants management procedures.
    Ensure that sub grantee details are updated in Navigator.
    Any other duties as may be assigned.

    Compliance:

    Ensure that the program is executed in alignment with the prime award agreement and the applicable the donor regulations, staying abreast of changes in regulatory environment related to MercyCorps/donor/grant compliance; update Program procedures as necessary.
    Identify and communicate compliance risks associated with program implementation. Work with program teams ensure that program activities are designed to be compliant, while facilitating the achievement of the program objectives.
    Review the Program procurement and program transactions, contracts and other documents for compliance requirements and ensure these requirements are met.
    Prepare prior approval, waiver and other compliance requests to the donor. Assist subrecipients, as needed with subrecipient compliance requests to Mercy Corps.
    Prepare and maintain internal and donor compliance-related reports.
    Provide leadership and direction with regard to any grant or contract functions needed for the program’s success and to provide input on program functions.
    Ensure the compliance tracker is up to date and reviewed with the relevant departments on a monthly basis.

    Safeguarding

    Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work
    Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members
    Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options

    Security

    Ensure compliance with MCs security procedures and policies, financial reporting and management systems that ensure the safety and security of MC financial resources including cash assets and records.
    Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

     Organizational Learning 

    As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

    Accountability to Beneficiaries

    Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
    to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
    Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

    Supervisory Responsibility

    Finance and Grants Officers as may be assigned.

    Accountability

    Reports Directly To: Senior Awards and Compliance Manager
    Works Directly With: Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Finance and Sub grants team members, MC Kenya Finance team, other program teams and technical support from Mercy Corps office in Portland, Oregon and Edinburgh, Scotland

    Knowledge and Experience

    A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics or relevant field with at least 4 years work experience in Finance and Grants Management.
    Professional Accounting Qualification CPA(K).
    Must be able to work independently and show initiative.
    Previous work experience with an NGO in the area of community development is a plus.
    Report writing with the ability to make recommendations for improvement.
    Computer (MS Office), filing, and organizational skills.
    Good spoken and written English.
    Willingness to travel throughout the project areas.
    Experience with monitoring and evaluation.
    Previous experience developing and implementing projects internationally.
    Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred.

    REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

    Grants Administration

    Knowledge and application of best practices in grant management.
    Demonstrated knowledge of donor financial and management systems, regulations and reporting requirements. Evidence of ability to be creative and flexile within those requirements.
    Analytical capabilities with accounting procedures and processes for structuring projects.
    Knowledge of grants management software and information technology skills.

    Management and Communications

    Ability to communicate technical, budgetary and program details to staff, grantees and applicants.
    Ability to design and implement effective workflow processes and procedures.
    Capability to foster an atmosphere which recognizes and respects cultural and individual differences.

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  • .NET Software Engineer Senior .NET Software Engineer

    .NET Software Engineer Senior .NET Software Engineer

    Overview

    Cigna International Health is initiating a project to develop a cutting-edge global mobile solution to bolster the expansion of our health businesses across the globe. We’re actively seeking accomplished leaders to champion our vision and steer us towards building a mobile platform for serving Cigna’s customers all over the world.

    We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering to drive our front-end software development efforts in creating high-quality mobile solutions. The ideal candidate will engineer technical solutions, produce clean code, and ensure successful delivery of software solutions aligned with business goals.

    Responsibilities

    Technical Leadership:

    Be responsible for the output of multiple disciplines within Application Development.
    Implement software engineering strategy, ensuring that it aligns with the overall business and product objectives.
    Contribute to the definition of applications development policies, standards, and procedures.

    Project Delivery:

    Execute software projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
    Develop solutions using TDD or event driven methodology.
    Execute project plans and application designs to ensure projects are aligned with standards and IT strategy.
    Architecture and Development: Guide the design principles, and development processes to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient solutions, collaborating with other senior leads.
    Operational Efficiency: Implement DevSecOps to streamline processes, tools, and workflows to optimize engineering operations and enhance productivity.

    Requirements

    Experience: Proven experience (4 years) in a role within software development for commercial software products, with a strong technical background.
    Technical Acumen: Knowledge of software development methodologies, source code management strategies, design patterns, DevSecOps, automation, and best practices. Ability to translate non-functional requirements such as availability, flexibility, stability, ease of maintenance and security.
    Technologies covered: Experience of implementing software using Enterprise .NET technologies (.NET 5+), web based and desktop clients, application servers, relational and non-relational databases, testing strategies. Experience in building restful microservices is also required.
    Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
    Global and regulatory landscapes: Experience of working practices across multiple geographies and with regional nuances such as tax rules, regulatory interfaces, multi-currency, multi-language etc is an advantage.
    Aware of the concrete effects of architectural decisions – specifically microservice architecture – at the code level, in collaboration with other team members. 

    Desirable

    Microsoft .NET Core Certified
    Experience of using Jira
    Technologies: container-based services (such as Docker, Kubernetes), service-bus solutions

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  • Solution Architect/Developer

    Solution Architect/Developer

    Job Description

    This role is within the application development and support section of the ICT organization but specifically focusing on solution architecture and development with some support role.

    KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    ICT Architecture

    Design end-to-end technical solutions that align with business goals and technology standards
    Provide technical leadership on the best technical practices, methodologies, and frameworks ensuring that solutions adhere to architectural standards, security requirements, and regulatory compliance.
    Design and lead the Integration Strategy between various systems, ensuring seamless data flow and compatibility

    Provision of Technical support

    Provide expert-level technical support to development and operations teams during and after the deployment of solutions
    Train technical teams on solution architecture and provide knowledge transfer to ensure smooth handover and ongoing support
    Oversee the maintenance and updates of solutions to ensure they continue to meet business needs and performance expectations.

    Stakeholder Engagement

    Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
    Collaborate with business analysts, developers, Infrastructure, security and other architects to ensure a shared understanding of the solution.
    Articulate technical designs and concepts in a way that is understandable to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

    Execution of defined ICT service support programs

    Execution of ICT programs/ issues delegated or escalated to him/her from time to time.
    Assist in diagnosing and resolving technical issues that arise during implementation.
    Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for architecture, design, and deployment processes.

    SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

    Proficiency in designing complex, scalable, and reliable systems using various architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, serverless).
    Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including cloud architecture, deployment, and management.
    Strong knowledge of programming languages (especially., Java, Python, C#) and software development methodologies (especially, Agile, DevOps).
    Understanding of APIs, web services (REST, SOAP), and integration patterns for connecting disparate systems.
    Knowledge of relational (SQL Server, MySQL and Postgres) and non-relational databases (Cassandra), and data modeling
    Awareness of networking principles and security best practices, including identity management, encryption, and data protection
    Familiarity with DevOps practices, including continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, azure DevOps), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
    Proficiency in evaluating the financial impact of technical decisions, optimizing for cost-effectiveness.
    Awareness of industry-specific challenges and regulations that impact solution design, particularly in highly regulated sectors like finance or healthcare
    Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    Proficiency in working effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers
    Ability to develop a long-term vision for technology solutions that align with business strategy and goals.
    Willingness to adapt to changing business needs and evolving technologies
    Ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.

    KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

    4+ years of strong and demonstrated experience in software development
    Experience in web service/API development.
    2+ years of strong and demonstrated experience in solution architecture design
    Certification with Togaf and/or any software modelling tool such as archimate will be an added advantage

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science or equivalent.

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