Job Experience: Experience of 5 – 6 years

Kenya – Assistant Manager, Liner Services

Business Need / Purpose of Role
The Assistant Manager – Liner Service reporting to the Liner Service Manager, based out of Mombasa, Kenya shall be responsible to supervise, guide and lead the Liner container operations section of ISS at the location.
Objectives & Measurement – Key Responsibilities

Managing all the commercial aspects of the Line that ISS are representing.
Managing and being involved in all aspects of 3 departments (Container control, Sales and Marketing, Imports and Exports Documentation and Customer Service).
Preparation of reports as relates to Line activities such as KPI report, Monthly Revenue Projection report, Market reports etc.
Attending various meetings with Port Authorities, Maritime Authorities, Shipping Lines, Shippers Council, CFS Operators etc. on behalf of the Line.
Improving sales and achieving (through all effective means) bookings in order to increase the revenue for the department.
Ensure compliance with principals’ policies, practices and procedures in the ‘day to day routine’ in order to achieve smooth functioning of agency business.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Competent user of the Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Being able to communicate verbally/writing in a clear and concise manner.
Balance multiple tasks, changing priorities & operate within a deadline-oriented environment.
Good interpersonal relationship in managing people/sub-ordinates, planning, organizing.
Excellent attention to minute details.
Self-driven, organized, good communication skills.
Strong planning and coordination skills.
Strong Problem Solving & Analytical Skills.
Excellent Time Management Skills.
Having a global perspective and possess a progressive thinking skill.

Education, Qualifications, Certifications, and Licenses

This role requires a minimum of 5-6 years’ hands on experience within the Liner services division.
Having a good knowledge of customer base and their requirements.
Excellent knowledge of the local market shall be desirable.
Experience of working to pre-defined processes and procedures and delivering work in accordance with SLA (Service Level Agreements).
A valid Driving License shall be desirable.
A relevant and recognized academic qualification shall be required.

In return, we will offer you:
A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. At this instance, you will enjoy:

A place to grow your career – We’ll help you set big goals and exceed them.
Competitive salary package and performance-based bonus scheme
Premium medical health insurance coverage
Work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates.
Value Award celebration events

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November 5, 2024
Service Delivery Specialist

Job Description
The Service Delivery support specialist is responsible for effective execution of ITIL disciplines within the OMAR Central Technology – Service Engineering business . The successful candidate is responsible for proactively managing the delivery of IT services to enable business and strategic outcomes of a specific business segment or client area.
Experience with IT projects, vendor management, ITIL processes, software deployment technologies and customer relationships is an advantageous prerequisite.
Key Result Areas
The primary purpose of the Service Delivery support specialist is to support the smooth running of the OMAR Business applications and its infrastructure services. The role oversees a number of key IT Support functions within the OMAR Business. The IT operations processes will be followed namely; Incident, Problem, Service Request and IT Change Management. The second purpose is to assist in the maturing of all the ITIL disciplines. The individual will be responsible for achieving results through own efforts.
Key responsibilities:
Incident Management

Facilitate the recovery of all incidents with appropriate reporting and notifications to key Stakeholders.
Manage persistent incidents from Trend analysis and or Management Escalations
Proactively and effectively manage incidents to satisfactory resolution in a timely manner, ensuring minimal business impact, and initiate escalation procedure as appropriate
Provide input for Monthly MIS Reporting
Drive incident resolution to ensure they are resolved within SLA
Ensure incidents that require change are resolved as per requirement (before business impact

Change Management

Ensure changes meet requirements
Assist team with changes if required to ensure they meet SCMG/ QAG management, etc. requirements
Review changes to confirm
Weekly and Monthly Reporting
Attend CAB

Problem Management

Ensure resolution of problems within timelines
Attend Problem management forum
Weekly and Monthly Reporting
Drive RCA
Drive solution delivery of RCA outcomes

Capacity and Availability Management (where applicable)

Responsible for capacity planning with Technology owners
Pro-actively monitors all environments.
Complete daily system health checks
Ensure application monitoring – enablement and implementation

Service Request Management (where applicable)

Effectively manages BSR’s logged and drives completion .
Reporting and Documentation
Weekly and Monthly reports support BP reporting
Weekly stakeholder reporting (Incident/BSR)
Ensures Service Descriptions are updated
Ensure IT Recovery Plans are updated

Technical Consultation

Acquires and applies knowledge of business processes, procedures, policies and practices.
Provides technical advice and consultation to the business.
Leads others in technical initiatives across platforms/environments e.g. cost saving, timing

IT Service Delivery Management

Manage the multiple suppliers to give the optimal mix of flexibility, innovation, standard and consistent service.
Act as the custodian of IT service management processes and procedures to be deployed across the enterprise and ensure they are followed.
Play a pivotal coordinating role in all service management processes.
Stay ahead of the Curve on advanced global service management.
improvements, tools, processes, and practices.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the service delivery and
supporting technology teams
Act as the point of contact for all service delivery escalations e.g. Major Incidents and work across the value chain to ensure successful resolution.
Monitoring customer satisfaction ratings to identify emerging issues and to
implement remedial action.
Work within a DevOps environment, collaborate with development teams and ensure smooth transition of products into operations.
Ensure optimal use of Service Engineering technologies by technology teams e.g., Service Now & Dynatrace (where applicable)
CMDB ensuring clean & flawless datasets across the estate.

Role requirements:

Matric qualification
Appropriate IT qualification, ITIL V3 Foundation Certification would be hugely beneficial
5-6 years practical technical support experience. Broader knowledge across platforms.
A good understanding of any of (proof of experience) IT Maintenance and Support functions
Standby availability (after hours)
DR facilitation and roll-out management
Expedition of infrastructure upgrades
Monitoring enablement implementation and supervision
Must have IT Demand Management and IT Delivery Management experience.
Experience as an agile practitioner and knowledge or experience of other delivery methodologies e.g. Kanban etc.
Knowledge and deep understanding of ITSM – Information Technology Service Management
Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
Adequate stakeholder management

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November 5, 2024
Family and Community Participation Officer (Kisumu) – Kenya Primary Literacy Programme Family and Community Participation Officer (Mombasa) – Kenya Primary Literacy Programme Family and Community Participation Officer (Garissa) – Kenya Primary Literacy Programme Family and Community Participation Officer (Eldoret) – Kenya Primary Literacy Programme Family and Community Participation Officer (Nakuru) – Kenya Primary Literacy Programme Family and Community Participation Officer (Nanyuki) – Kenya Primary Literacy Programme Family and Community Participation Officer (Nairobi) – Kenya Primary Literacy Programme

Position Description

The Kisumu Family and Community Participation Officer will provide technical assistance and training in their region to Youth led organizations conducting effective after-school remediation programs for primary school learners and engaging families in support to learner learning and well-being.
The Family and Community Participation Officer will possess expertise in working with local youth organizations in support of children’s reading improvement and well-being, as well as in strategies to support family and caregiver engagement in reading and in identifying and addressing barriers to community and family level reading support. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills as well as the ability to collaborate in a highly effective manner with technical and operational counterparts within the project team, with grantee organizations and community members, with MOE and local government counterpart agencies, and other education sector stakeholders.

This is a full-time position based in Kisumu, Kenya and relocation costs will not be provided. The position has day-to-day reporting to the Regional Education Advisor and technical reporting to the Family and Community Participation Advisor.
The Family and Community Participation Officer’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Provide technical assistance to regional KPLP youth grantees in the development and implementation of effective, CBC-aligned after-school programs supporting learning remediation and learner well-being.
Provide technical guidance to regional KPLP youth grantee organizations in effective engagement of family and caregivers for learner well-being and reading support.
Support the implementation of child safeguarding procedures.
Collaborate with technical team members in the development and review of the implementing instruments for data collection.
Support the development of structured, simplified subset of games and activities based on the reading remediation approaches incorporating Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Universal Design in Learning (UDL and Universal Design in Assessment (UDA).
Support prompt collection and submission of implementation data.
Participate in the development and implementation of the collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA) agenda, including in facilitating lessons learned and information sharing activities related to community and family engagement.
Train youth organizations and youth facilitators in building school-home-community linkages (engaging schools and families, identifying learners for remediation and for screening, supporting reading at home, etc.)
Provide monitoring and technical assistance to youth organizations implementing community based after school remediation
Prepare data and information for project quarterly and annual reports, and other data as required.

Qualifications
The candidate for the position of Family and Community Participation Officer shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in education, early grade reading, literacy and language instruction, community-based development, social work, or related field.

Skills and Experience:

5 to 6 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant experience.
Experience in strengthening family engagement in reading and in providing related technical assistance.
Experience in providing technical support and orientation to youth-led organizations.
Experience in assessing youth organization capacity building needs and supporting implementation of capacity building plans.
Demonstrated experience in support of strengthening the relationship between schools and families and caregivers.
Experience with providing technical oversight and quality assurance to youth engagement in supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
Experience in development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure safeguarding of learners.
Demonstrated ability to collaboratively design and deliver training content related to parental and community engagement for reading support and primary grade language and literacy learning.
Experience in coordinating with central and district-level education authorities.
Knowledge of gender-responsive and inclusive education practices.
Strong organizational skills.
Capacity to work in difficult conditions and function well under pressure and hard deadlines.
Ability to multitask.
Experience in collaboratively delivering capacity building with community and education sector counterparts and stakeholders.

Language:

Fluency in oral and written English and Kiswahili is required.

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November 5, 2024
Engineering Manager

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
To cost effectively and efficiently manage Engineering activities and facilities and infrastructure for the Nairobi factory and BAT Kenya.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Manage Nairobi Factory facilities and infrastructure.
Contracting companies providing Facility related services
Project management function of all capex related and infrastructure and utilities projects.
Enforcing and maintaining EHS standards to all work done in the by BAT and contractor personnel and work areas across the factory
Ensuring All ISO standards are being adhered to and procedures and policies are developed and enforced in the areas under direct control.
Ensure high engineering standards are applied across the factory.
Build and align with critical stakeholders a long-term master plan for the site.
IM Pillar Lead to maintain 85% HC score and 100% team qualification
Participate and contribute to cross functional business projects and initiatives to assess, monitor, and anticipate potential risks to minimize operational risks and ensure achievement of business objectives.
Effectively communicate across functions and within the department to keep all stakeholders informed and to find solutions for challenges that may arise.
Identify and take steps in conjunction with management to minimise regulatory and other operational risks.
Support, implement and achieve the strategic plans and objectives of Operations function in line with the business strategy.
Effective communication to the business on the relevance and strategic business importance of the area of responsibility of this role.
Identify new initiatives and proposals in line with the business strategy and values to ensure achievement of business objectives.
Continuously develop technical and managerial skills as identified and agreed in personal development plan.
Map out internal and external stakeholders pertinent to areas of responsibility and build those relationships to optimise effectiveness of business.
Continually optimise and build improved systems and work process to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
Role model on servant leadership and embed ETHOS behaviours.

Experience Required

Systems and IT skills (MS Word, MS Excel, SAP-Timekeeping, SRM, SAP)
IWS knowledge and qualification
Good communication skills.
Is discreet and maintains confidentiality.
Self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
Conflict Management
Problem Solving
Ability to priorities
Organising and Controlling
Good organisational skills.
A good knowledge of environment, health and safety legislative regulations and standards.
Well-developed inter-personal skills, attentive to detail.
People Leadership and strategic leadership skills
The jobholder has to operate within the following operational requirements and has a personal responsibility to adhere to:
Company and Departmental policies, procedures and rules.
EHS standards, ISO standards, BAT EHS policy
B.Eng. Degree or B Tech diploma in Mechanical, Industrial or Process Engineering,
Project management experience and/or a government certificate of competence preferred
5-6 Years engineering experience

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careers.bat.com

November 5, 2024
NBK Head of Assets & Liability Management

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead the ALM team performance, development and motivation for the team and ensure strategies are executed and monitored for optimal revenue.
Lead the execution of both strategic and tactical management responsibilities.
Drive the use of cash flow forecasting process for the group as part of liquidity.
Management and carry out liquidity scenario analysis.
Advice on funding diversification to ensure an optimal funding mix is achieved.
Support Bank’s ALM processes to optimize group performance.
Actively participate during Bank ALCO and make presentations on market trends, bank’s cash flow projections and other ALM issues for decision making.
Engage regulators on emerging issues and ensure the bank meets regulatory requirements.
Actively engage businesses regarding lending pipelines and give input on both pricing and funding solutions.
Drive the FTP process to ensure the bank adopts the best pricing for both assets and liabilities as per the overall bank strategy.
Relay macro-economic shifts or trend changes to relevant parties promptly to drive the right decisions for both assets and liabilities.
Supervision of Treasury accounting related activities including: Derivatives, Fx Swaps, FCY –Loans, Investments, Forex settlements and other activities encompassing all treasury activity.
Managing foreign currency exposure risks of the bank.

Qualifications and Experience;

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Business/ Statistics/ Computer Science/Degree or any related degree.
Master’s degree in any field will be an added advantage.
Possession of ACI Dealing Certification.
A minimum of 6 Years’ Experience in Assets and Liability Management including 4
Years covering Fixed Income.
At least Five (5) years’ experience in a busy Dealing room with outstanding performance in Client quoting, Market making and Managing Spot and Swaps.
Experience in Treasury Back Office will be an added advantage.
Experience in General Banking
Good understanding of dynamics of Financial Markets and local and regional
regulatory environment
Thorough understanding of local and global market regulations applicable to foreign exchange.
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities;
Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment, in a high pressure on-call environment with changing priorities with minimum supervision.
Willingness to work occasionally outside of normal business hours

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November 5, 2024
Senior Manager, Education

About the Role:

BRAC International is seeking a Senior Manager, Education who is contribute in expanding education programme through the support of designing and implementing the Education projects, grant management, ensuring timely and quality delivery of the project activities in the BI operating countries. S/he provides guidance to field-based education team on common standards of education programme, innovative strategies and approaches developed with BI leadership team. Ensure capacity development of field staff through training, mentoring, and/or other guidance and transfer of technical skills to the local staff. This role will also include assisting the programme and coordinate with the fund-raising team to write concept notes and proposals for donors, review and analyze existing projects’ technical reports and provide technical guidance to the country teams implement the Education projects.

Key Responsibilities:
Resource Mobilisation & Grant Management

Searching for new funding opportunities & review request for proposal (RFP), Expression of Interest (EoI), Call for proposals guidelines and prepare a summary to contribute to expanding the BI education portfolio.
Provide inputs in the technical sections of concept notes, proposals and budgets in coordination with country programme teams, finance teams, HR teams and affiliates.
Provide necessary support for finalizing and getting approval on the proposal and budget.
Coordinate with country programme teams, finance teams, BRAC USA/BRAC UK and grant teams for preparing donor reports and proposal development issues.
Review, edit, collate the narrative of country specific donor reports and financial donor reports (as per need) with support from finance team and ensure submission within the deadlines in coordinate with the country teams.
Review country policy papers, sector plans and other literature relevant to Education sector and work with the knowledge manager to ensure documentation as part of resource mobilization.

Quality Assurance, Technical support and coordination

Ensure operational quality and integrity of education programme operations through support and guidance to program teams in countries.
Prepare/review/edit different education materials (e.g. manuals, guidelines, agenda, handouts etc.) for capacity development workshops/training for staff, Master Trainers, govt stakeholders etc.
Design/participate in training/workshop/conference/research presentation/seminar/meeting /field visit related to Education programme.
Review/adapt/develop training manuals/guidelines and IEC &BCC materials for programme.
Play the key role in providing technical assistance to develop roadmaps for BI Education strategy implementation.
Review/adapt/develop curriculum, teachers’ guide, parenting module etc.
Support country teams in preparing operational guidelines ( programme implementation plan /operational manual, risk registers, monthly reporting format, M&E guideline etc.).
Manage and follow up implementation progress by reviewing workplan, budget, results framework, log frame etc. on a monthly basis with the country project teams.
Coordinate field visit/workshops/donor visits in collaboration with the relevant departments and country programmes.
Coordinate technical support requirements with the Mental Health and Psychosocial support (MHPSS) support unit of BRAC IED.
Work in collaboration with the Research and Learning team to agree upon research designs, timely delivery of research reports, review reports and provide feedback.
Visit country programmes in a timely manner (quarterly to six monthly and/or as required), identify and discuss quality implementation related issues/challenges and way forward.
Work closely with the Knowledge Manager to guide BI country teams in improving best practices for Education models.

Communication and advocacy

Document project activities by ensuring timely data collection, transmission, and management by keeping updated project reports and records.
Review contents for annual reports of BI countries in coordination with the programme development and Knowledge management personnel
Promote education programme visibility by working with the knowledge manager and communication team in developing communication materials (video, website content etc.)
Present/participate/represent BRAC’s work in relevant international/national webinars, conferences, seminars etc.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Academic Qualifications:

Master’s in Education/Social Studies/ Social Science/ Development studies

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

Sound knowledge of policies, sector plans and trends with regards to Education fields nationally and globally.
Well informed about the literature pertaining to education and child development issues in low income countries, particularly where BRAC International operates.
Knowledge of effective programme practices in education sector.
Knowledge of systems, sector priorities, learning resources available, stakeholders and networks with regard to education sector in BI countries.
Knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and training in the field of Education .
Strong knowledge and understanding of M&E in the field of Education.

Relevant Skills:

Fluent in English (verbal and written communications).
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proficient in computer operations including MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, Email and various internet search engines and web based platforms .
Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking and conceptual clarity.
Proficient in proposal development and budgeting.
Strong editing and reporting skills.
Experienced in Education programme monitoring and research tools.
Solid planning and organizing skills.
Excellent inter-personal communication skills.
Excellent in team management and supervision.
Excellent in program coordination and networking skills.
Good multi-tasking skills.
Excellent in problem solving and decision making.
Innovative and adaptive.

Experience Requirements:

5 to 6 years of experience in working directly in education sector/programmes.
Has experience in project management/implementation/technical assistance/research in the development sector.
Experience of working in multi-cultural environment will be desired.

External candidates: Apply through direct link.Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net copying their immediate reporting manager.Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 38/24 in the subject bar.Application deadline: 30 June 2024

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November 5, 2024
Assistant Commercial Finance Manager

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Head of Finance and ESA Commercial Finance Manager in all aspects of financial management, including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, credit management, product costing and analysis. The Assistant Commercial Finance Manager will also be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
Business Objectives

Responsible for the planning and execution of financial duties and projects;
Prepare reports and BPC forecasts for all commercial aspects of the business to ensure finance stability;
Drafting budgets, income statements and reports required by regulatory authorities;
Managing the risks involved in the financial activities of the business;
Credit management (payment forecast, raising credit requests and inventories management (stock count, manage NCLs);
Manage of excise tax and import duties;
Managing pricing and distributor performance management;
Managing marketing investments (brand spend on non-brand spend) by tracking spend vs. budget and provide commentaries;
Management of CAPEX (budgeting, disposal, verifications etc);
Estimating short and long-term financial objectives by setting and monitoring performance targets;
Compiling financial reports and supervising month-end processes;
Managing and monitoring metrics, KPI tracking, and reports;
Evaluate the financial performance of the organization and measure returns on investments;
Develop and implement systems and controls to ensure accurate financial reporting;
Oversee accounts receivable function;
Liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion of audits and compliance with regulatory requirements.

People Objectives

Support HR and other heads of functions with matters pertaining to BPC and budgeting cycles;
Providing training to staff members regarding financial processes.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
General skills required

Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in English;
Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
Ability to work and deliver under pressure and in a fast-pace environment;
Good collaboration and interpersonal skills;

Functional skills required

Computer skills in MS Office and ERP System (preferentially SAP);
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and ability to manage vast amounts of data;
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
Strong understanding of financial management obligations, especially statutory obligations and requirements;
Effective communication and presentation skills.

Education / Qualifications / Experience Required

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related fields;
CPA, ACA/ACCA certification is mandatory;
Minimum of 5-6 years’ relevant professional working experience;
Experience in FMCG is a plus.

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careers.bat.com

November 5, 2024
Sales Manager – Construction (Mai Mahiu) Sales Representative(2 Positions) – Cleaning Solutions Company Masseuse- Kileleshwa Nail Technician- Kileleshwa

About the Client:
Our client, a reputable Construction company, is actively seeking a skilled Sales Manager to join their team. With a focus on expanding their business and market presence. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in sales management, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset to implement effective sales strategies. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the company’s continued success in the Construction industry.
Duties & Responsibilities:

Identify and acquire new clients, expanding the sales pipeline through referrals from current clientele.
Manage customer relationships, understanding their needs, and providing insights to enhance the product portfolio.
Develop and nurture key accounts to ensure lasting partnerships.
Design and implement a strategic sales plan to broaden the company’s customer base and strengthen its market presence.
Set objectives, coach, and monitor the performance of the sales team to achieve growth and meet targets.
Collaborate with customers to build strong, long-lasting relationships and understand their requirements.
Create and execute a strategic sales plan to extend the company’s global reach.
Set individual sales targets for the sales team, track goals, and report results as needed.
Promote the organization’s products through digital marketing initiatives.
Represent the company at construction seminars.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Minimum 4 years’ experience in a previous sales management role
Proficiency in MS Office
Defensive driving skills with the ability to operate assigned vehicles safely and courteously

Competencies & Skills

Excellent communication and Negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal and management skills
Strategic thinking and analytical abilities.
Results-oriented and able to drive a high-performance sales team
Strong leadership skills with experience in team management.
Uphold the highest standards of integrity.
Proficient in conducting market research and analysis to identify opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Attention to details
Accountability skills.

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November 5, 2024
Finance Manager Field Operations Director Gender and AYSRH Advisor Grants Manager Knowledge Management Officer

Summary of Role:
Pathfinder International is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for the anticipated USAID-funded Accelerating ChoiCe, Equity, and Sustainability for Services (ACCESS) project. The purpose of this project is to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and related health outcomes among adolescents and youth and other underrepresented and underserved populations by advancing excellence, innovation, and best practices in service delivery.
The Finance Manager provides support to manage the financial aspects of a project. Analyze figures and implement recommendations based on these findings. Provides support to the project team, guides them regarding the management of financial, budgetary, and contractual issues, and also builds strong coordination with Project sub-awardees. Strives for operational excellence that enables Pathfinder to continue to grow; evaluate, develop and implement project operational best practices in areas including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management:

Ensures effective financial management by tracking performance against approved budgets, milestones, and key performance indicators, and preparing comprehensive reports.
Ensures financial management of Pathfinder awards complies with Pathfinder policies and procedures and applicable donor rules and regulations

Fund Tracking:

Maintains accurate records of expenditures, including subcontractor costs, to track funding availability and ensure financial transparency.

Quarterly Review Reports:

Collaborates with the Director of Finance and Operations to complete monthly and quarterly project reviews, sharing financial results with project teams and offering recommendations based on analytical insights.

Project Budget Advising:

Provides guidance to project managers on preparing, monitoring, and reporting expenditure projections to maintain financial accountability and support informed decision-making.

Budget Forecast Tracking:

Updates and maintains project forecasts in Finance’s database, tracking budget versus actuals on a monthly and quarterly basis to inform budget management strategies and adjustments.
Provides budgetary review for sub-awards and project-related procurement.
Works with Director of Finance and Operations to plan, implement, and monitor cost share plan.

Required Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field.
5-6 years of related experience working in finance, financial monitoring, policies, and developing complex budgets.
Work experience in the development sector.
Experience working with international donors, particularly USAID-funded projects.
Financial and Accounting: Advanced knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices for non-profit global organizations
Financial Reporting: Ability to develop and deliver required financial reports.
Budgeting: Ability to prepare and guide others in preparing budgets for projects.

Preferred Competence and Work Experience:

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Experience working with INGOs.
Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Other Information:
Technology to be Used:

Uses cellular and office phone, laptop, or desktop computer.

Travel Requirements:

Travel required (10% or less)

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November 5, 2024
Senior Research Manager – Public Affairs

Job Description
Proposals and Sales

Provide technical and commercial input into proposals in terms of research design, methodologies, costs, deliverables and timing. Responsible for approving and signing-off all the division’s proposals.
Consultation with global contacts and other experts to ensure an optimal design and proposal is accomplished to meet client needs and budget
To keep abreast of current offerings and developments within IPSOS and in the research world at large to ensure that proposals and pitches are both competitive and differentiating
To keep abreast of competitors’ research offerings where IPSOS Pan Africa operates
To ensure that industry and research knowledge is integrated from other projects, desk research and other teams/sources to obtain a consolidated, competitive offering
Enhance business growth through repeat business and increased volume of business

Technical Research Role

To advise on the interpretation of findings and the planning of presentations/deliverables
To add value to all deliverables
To provide solutions expertise from a design, analysis and an interpretive perspective
To advise and ensure that advanced statistical analyses and qualitative analyses are conducted when required
To provide sampling input and design where appropriate
To ensure that research offerings are up to date, innovative and competitive
Drive the culture of integrating information from multiple sources to offer clients a differentiated offering

Project Management

Skills transfer and knowledge sharing with the team.
Input into, and final checking of: samples, questionnaires, report templates, analysis plans, focus group/IDI topic guides, analysis templates and presentations.
Day to day client liaison in terms of queries and project status.
Keep all teams updated on project feedback through traffic control/Progress meetings.
Insure proper documentation of all necessary project materials.
Ensures appropriate deadlines are set, renegotiated where necessary and met within the team
Carries out performance appraisals according to Ipsos appraisal system.

Training

To provide and facilitate on-going training as identified
Driving a culture of reading and the sharing of articles
Feedback and dissemination of conference learning’s where relevant
Empowering and developing of the team

Networking and Relationship Building

To build relationships with key global specialists within Ipsos
To build relationships with key industry experts
To build up strong internal and external networks
To build and foster productive relationships with colleagues
Develop and strengthen relationships with current and potential clients by being the acknowledged expert in their field.
Action client queries within research team.

General

Maintains a neat working environment
Attends training as and when required
Adheres to all relevant Ipsos standards, policies and procedures and task instruction manuals.
Attends meetings when required.
Adheres to the budgeted project timing
Maintains documents and records as required by the company
Client confidentiality is to be adhered to by all members of the team
Ensures that all members of the team follow procedures for handling company money and that all money is accounted for
Ensures quality of all work and deliverables
Keeps up to date with industry and research knowledge and contributes to a database of relevant articles.
Enhances business growth through repeat business and increased volume of business
Performs any other tasks which are reasonable.

Qualifications and Experience:

First Degree (Bachelors degree) with upper second class honours or a minimum of 5 years of relevant research experience at executive level.
At least 6 years’ experience in market research

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November 5, 2024