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  • Vice-Chancellor – (1) Post Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Planning and Finance) – (1) Post

    Vice-Chancellor – (1) Post Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Planning and Finance) – (1) Post

    For appointment to this position, a candidate must: –

    be a holder of an earned PhD from a University recognized in Kenya and serving as either a Professor or an Associate Professor for at least six (6) yearsin areas of interest to Machakos University preferably in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM);
    have at least ten (10) years of academic and research experience at senior level, demonstrable leadership in an academic and/ or research institution, having served substantively with measurable results in the position of a Dean/Director, Principal of a Constituent University/College or as a Deputy Vice- Chancellor of a University
    be a recognized scholar as evidenced by refereed journal publications, University level books as well as recipients of project grants and awards, and have a proven track record of mentoring academic staff to senior positions;
    have demonstrated management capacity including knowledge of the legal and governance instruments governing public universities and strategic people management;
    have demonstrable experience in networking with other institutions and fundraising from funding agencies and lobbying government bodies;
    have demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership and is able to adjust quickly to the emerging changes and needs of the industry and national priorities;
    have a proven track record in managing of an institution’s projects to completion; and
    be of high ethical standards, integrity and accountability and comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

    Core Competencies
    The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of Vice Chancellor:

    ability to portray and uphold positive national and international image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
    ability to prudently manage the university resources;
    ability to initiate new projects and follow them to completion;
    promote project and protect the image of the University;
    a visionary and result oriented individual;
    excellent organizational, international and communications skills;
    capacity to work under pressure, to manage crisis and challenges;
    firm, fair communicative and transparent management style;
    ability to initiate, implement, monitor and evaluate academic and research programmes and policies;
    creative and innovative ability to bring about change for the sustainable growth of the university; and ability to exercise soft power by detecting and dissipating tensions and by negotiating, mediating and arbitrating conflicts.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    The Vice Chancellor shall report to the University Council. His/her duties and responsibilities will include:

    being the accounting officer of the University;
    being the academic and administrative head of the University;
    having overall responsibility for the direction, organization, administration and programmes of the University;
    having overall responsibility for all policy matters on academic affairs, finance and resource allocation, planning, coordination, physical and human resources, external relations, security, research and intellectual property, quality assurance, audit, fund raising and the general development and advancement of the University;
    spearheading the development of the strategic plan of the University and recommending the same to Council for approval;
    having responsibility over the legal matters of the University;
    safeguarding, promoting and giving due priority to the educational aims of the University;
    fostering collegial governance within the University and in its relationship with the Council and the Chancellor;
    being the Secretary to the Council;
    being the Chairperson of the Management Board, Senate and any other University Committee as may be provided in the Statutes;
    as the Chairperson of the Senate, being an ex-officio member of every Committee of Senate;
    in consultation with Senate, the Management Board and the Chancellor, determining the date of graduation, when degrees of the University shall be conferred and diplomas, certificates and other credentials awarded;
    appointing Chairpersons of Department, Directors of Centres and Institutes as provided for in the Statutes; and
    creating and maintaining a depository of relevant Government Circulars.

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    The names of shortlisted candidates shall be published on the Commission’s website;MODE OF APPLICATION“Application for the Position of Vice Chancellor – Machakos University’’
    OR 
    “Application for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Planning and Finance) – Machakos University” and delivered to:THE SECRETARY/CEO
    Public Service Commission
    Commission House
    P.O Box 30095-00100
    NAIROBI.Online applications may be submitted via email to: mks@publicservice.go.ke
    All applications should reach the Public Service Commission on or before 20th March, 2023 latest by 5.00 p. m (East African Time)
    SECRETARY/CEO
    PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

    Apply via :

    mks@publicservice.go.ke

  • Accountant

    Accountant

    Job Description
    The Finance team in the Nairobi office at Turner & Townsend is seeking for a self-driven, detailed oriented accountant to assist with all aspects of the finance function. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the accountant will provide support to the team and business units as required, including assistance with the development of ad hoc financial analyses. 
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
    Reporting

    Accurate and Timely Financial reports 
    Accurate and timely Cash and revenue Forecasts 
    Reports ready by Set Deadlines 
    Monthly Finance Briefing to BU Managers 
    On time Cash Forecasts 

    Compliance 

    Tax & Accounting Returns 
    On Time closure of Financial Audits 
    Record of all Corporate Statutory Documents 
    Legal Compliance 
    File statutory deadlines, having achieved all Group Clearances. 
    Audits complete in line with Global Timetable 
    Up-To Date record of key documents 
    Legal Register updated 

    Controls

    Robust Financial Control System 
    Adherence to Group Policies 
    Processes as per Accounting manual 
    Zero Non-compliance Reports 

    Commercial Focus 

    Cost Control 
    Profits & Revenue maximization 
    Proactive Credit Control 
    Ensure costs are approved within budget 
    Budgeted Net margin as per BP.  
    Monthly Project Reviews 
    Utilizations reviews and Look-ahead 60 Days in Debt an No Debt Write-offs 
    Action plan for Financial Control revenue projects.  

    Team Support & Development 

    Motivated Finance team 
    High performing teams 
    Quality Staff Welfare Programs 

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
    6-10 years post-graduate experience in accounting function would be beneficial
    Proven ability to work in a deadline driven environment
    High degree of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
    Quantitative thinker who is a problem solver
    Excellent Microsoft Office Skills with a strong emphasis on Excel
    Works well in a team environment
    Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and apply them

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    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Associate Director of Research, Maternal & Newborn Health Researcher, Maternal & Newborn Health

    Associate Director of Research, Maternal & Newborn Health Researcher, Maternal & Newborn Health

    The IRC is seeking an experienced senior researcher to lead field-based implementation and operational research studies in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health in low-resource contexts. Specific expertise in Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) in conflict-affected areas is strongly preferred. The Associate Director of Research, Maternal & Newborn Health will lead field-based research on MNH programs, play an active role in increasing the visibility of MNH in humanitarian settings, drive business development and proposal submissions, and build partnerships to impact MNH in high-mortality contexts. They will also be expected to support research around contraceptive and abortion access, as opportunities arise.

    We seek individuals who have a growing degree of external recognition as an expert in this field, and should have qualifications that resemble those in an Associate Professor/Scientist-level position. For those who are looking for an Assistant Professor/Scientist-level position, please refer to a separate job posting titled “Researcher, Maternal and Newborn Health” – req37735

    We welcome quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method researchers to apply, but we especially welcome those with methodological experience in population-level surveys and/or large-scale program evaluation.

    Major Responsibilities

    Co-lead two large implementation research studies in Somalia and South Sudan that evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based maternal and newborn care program, using a prospective cohort study design (with pre-post survey) and process evaluation.
    Lead the design and implementation of new MNH research projects in collaboration with technical advisors, field teams, and research partners.
    Proactively develop and manage partnerships and business development opportunities to carry out IRC’s research agenda.
    Work closely with Director, SRHR/MNH Research & Innovation, to engage in work force planning for research studies; lead a successful and impactful research team, and ensure implementation of professional development plans for team members.
    Present and publish research findings in academic journals and practitioner-focused outlets, including high impact journals and media pieces.
    Share research and ensure use of evidence across the organization in the MNH technical area.

    Job Requirements

    PhD with 6-10 years of experience or Masters with at least 8+ years experience conducting and leading research.
    At least 5 years’ experience in public health, with at least two years’ experience conducting relevant research in developing countries.
    At least two years of field research experience in humanitarian or low-resource settings, with demonstrated experience in leading their own research.
    Demonstrated technical expertise in leading complex field-based health research studies in low-resource contexts. Preferred experience in or familiarity with maternal and newborn health and in conflict-affected contexts of Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Able to work with remote, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary teams
    Excellent communication skills, particularly in writing and presentation.
    Ability to train others and transfer technical knowledge and skills.
    Willingness to travel to fragile/conflict-affected contexts.
    Language Skills: English required, and French proficiency preferred

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  • Deputy Executive Director Programme Manager – Human Rights & Justice Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer

    Deputy Executive Director Programme Manager – Human Rights & Justice Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer

    Overall Purpose of the Job:
    To deputise the Executive Director and contribute to the organisation’s strategic direction while working alongside colleagues to ensure programme quality, growth and strong institutional representation. The DED will be required to motivate ICJ Kenya’s diverse staff and manage partnerships, including resource mobilisation, while working closely with the programme and finance teams.
    Requirements:
    Education and Experience

    Master’s Degree in Law or social science.
    Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
    Possess over 10 years post-admission experience and at least 6 years of senior management, including strategic leadership skills, people management skills, resource mobilisation and networking.
    Must possess a deep understanding of development partners, governance context and human rights situation in Kenya and around Africa;
    Demonstrable senior management work experience

    Skills and Competencies

    The candidate should possess strong resource mobilisation and development partner management
    The candidate must possess strong organisational capabilities, including providing leadership on programme development, facilitation of tasks, planning and delegation
    The candidate must be proactive and possess the skills to coach and motivate a team of professional and support staff to achieve the organisational strategic goals.
    The candidate must have the ability to represent ICJ Kenya in a variety of situations from the grassroots to high levels and must possess good diplomatic and communications skills;
    Excellent research and writing skills.

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    ICJ Kenya is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their Application and CV and provide three Referees, one of whom must be a current employer or supervisor, and indicate the expected salary. A detailed job description and more information on the vacancy is available on our website. Applications should be sent to ICJ Kenya; email: recruitment@icj-kenya.org. Your application should be received on or before 24 February 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

    Apply via :

    recruitment@icj-kenya.org

  • Senior Sales Account Manager

    Senior Sales Account Manager

    Job Description:

    Responsible for a sales target for his MU across designated accounts and a marketing target to bring in leads for all LoBs across assigned accounts as per the sales/ marketing strategy.
    Identify leads or opportunities for all LOBs across his assigned accounts to achieve his sales target and engages in an assessment of the opportunity with input from the LoB Managers concerned.
    Prepare and maintain a complete information to be ready for reporting all the time, with the status of each opportunity / lead details.
    Build new client relations and brings in new client accounts, in coordination with the Sales Manager.
    Handle all communications and problems that arise in the relevant accounts.
    Handle and responds to all client inquiries and correspondence.
    Bring in sales opportunities for the country across the assigned accounts, as per his sales target.
    Participate in bidding decisions for country opportunities together with the Sales Manager, country manager or the COO based on the DOA.
    Follow-up with the Project Managers to monitor the progress of country projects or other Giza projects within designated accounts.
    Follow-up on and monitors the profit/loss status of country projects with the Project Managers and liaises with the LOBs for the profit/ loss status for common projects.
    Follow-up on client proposals and monitors the order processing and cash flow status of the project.
    Undertake price negotiations with suppliers, when needed.
    Prepare and submits monthly progress reports on the assigned accounts to the Sector Manager.
    Ensure appropriate marketing & pricing strategies are developed to the account.
    Ensure the ongoing maintenance & development of Industry knowledge by supporting & contributing to virtual industry Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
    Monitors the performance of the Account Manager and provides input for their performance evaluations to the Sales.
    Drive account management (Client, end users, Contractors, Consultants).
    Provide weekly / monthly report and pipeline management to achieve the business expectation.

    Personal Skills:

    Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
    Excellent problem-solving skills.

    Technical Skills:

    From 6-10 years’ experience in sales field.
    Proven record in working with Telecom, Governmental, Electricity, Industrial, Water & CHR sectors.
    Engineering educational background will be an asset.
    Skilled in selling business solutions, software applications or contracting deals.

    Apply via :

    www.gizasystemscareers.com

  • Spatial Planner Community Based Protection Assistant Shelter Engineer

    Spatial Planner Community Based Protection Assistant Shelter Engineer

    JOB SUMMARY:
    Reporting to the Area Manager, the Spatial Planner shall perform complex statistical, spatial and graphic data analysis and provides a high level of coordination and technical services for the planning and development of refugee camps projects associated with renovations and new constructions. He will develop, implement and maintain a strategic space information system that assures accurate physical space utilization and inventory and serve as the primary resource for all technical problems and questions regarding the management and analyses of data used in camps space planning, undertake spatial analysis, site assessments and conduct trainings as necessary.
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Manages, maintains and updates a complex computerized asset management system and databases to facilitate and expedite the usability, accuracy, integrity and availability of data for camps planning and space utilization purposes.
    Coordinates the development of space inventory data; manages information to analyze current space and camps planning. Makes recommendations to integrate into master plan, strategic plan and facilities planning issues.
    Performs needs assessments for determining actual facilities, land use and space characteristics; develops space utilization recommendations and solutions to unique project planning, engineering and administrative problems as needed.
    Supervises and trains professional technical staff; oversees work and coordinates daily workflow in office. Provides direction to team members on project plans and leadership in training staff; sets priorities and makes changes as appropriate to optimize resources and meet deadlines.
    Periodically inspects projects to ensure availability of space and accurate inventory; conducts monthly space audits to determine space needs and priorities for required changes to allow work progress in a sequential order.
    Acts as a liaison with donors and Partners regarding accuracy of data and details of project requirements; works with users and management to obtain information and develop an understanding of needs; recommends solutions utilizing technology.
    Responds to various requests for reports and documentation concerning the functional use of facilities and space to assist in short and long range planning.
    Establishes and implements methods, systems and procedures to systematically collect, update and measure data integrity related to project planning, design and construction of facilities.
    Manages data and construction documents including camps space standards, drawings, specifications, camps maps, records and correspondence.
    Prepares plans for Master Plan of physical facilities which identify major land uses, building sites, location of utilities, flood control, open and recreational spaces, community and residential impact.
    Performs any other related duties as assigned

    General Employees’ Obligations and Responsibilities

    The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other kind of work derived from his/her specialization. In case of urgent work and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public and other holidays.
    Deliver project objectives within time, resource and budget constraints.
    Correctness and completeness of given tasks.
    The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness.
    Maintain confidentiality of all information gained from employment within, not publicly.
    Representing and upholding the values, policies and procedures of PWJ at all times.
    Your schedule is subject to change at any time according to the organization needs.
    Behave in a professional manner at all the times with the understanding that the public associates your behavior with PWJ.

    Qualifications & Professional Experience

    6 years’ relevant experience with Undergraduate degree in in architecture, urban design, urban planning, environmental studies, building construction technology or a closely related field. 10 years’ experience for diploma holders.
    Hands on experience in space/urban/camp planning and design management of buildings.
    Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability to manage computer-based facilities and space management systems, including use of GIS and CAD.
    Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of Space Management.
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively with vendors, staff and users at all levels.
    Wide ranging skills in such areas as planning, leadership, decision-making and administration.
    Ability to provide study reports, technical documentation, papers and/or project plans for technical staff members.
    Considerable knowledge of camp planning, space inventory and management.
    In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Archibus, Adobe Photoshop, internet, Web-Editing, Microsoft Office and Windows products.
    Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
    Technical experience in database systems development and maintenance.

    Other knowledge, additional competences

    Ability to communicate well in English and prepare technical reports.
    Ability to work in a team under intense emergency condition while respecting the cultural diversity
    Ability to work for long hours, and has extensive knowledge of Camp terrain and routing patterns.
    Reliable, honest and has good organizational skills.
    Commitment to and understanding of PWJ Vision, Mission and Values.

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    We are looking to recruit Kenyan national candidates only. Interested and qualified candidates are cordially invited to send a cover letter (1 page) indicating salary expectation and resume (3 pages) as one pdf document no later than 10 January 2023 to: recruit@peace-winds.or.ke. When applying indicate the title this position on the Subject line. Due to the urgency to fill this position, shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on rolling basis.

    Apply via :

    recruit@peace-winds.or.ke

  • Assurance Service Line, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Manager Assurance Service Line, Audit Technical & Quality Enablement, Senior Manager

    Assurance Service Line, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Manager Assurance Service Line, Audit Technical & Quality Enablement, Senior Manager

    In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the wider CFO agenda including accounting and financial reporting challenges and others facing their business.  You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning, and individually tailored coaching.
    Your key responsibilities 
    The successful applicant will help develop and lead a team which can offer our clients advice and hands on assistance with issues such as:

    Understand the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and new technical and industry developments
    Shaping solutions tailored to the needs of our clients
    Stay informed of new economic developments and their impact on clients
    Lead and realize business development initiatives including preparing proposals through a strong professional network
    Developing thought leadership material on relevant industry topics

    Client responsibilities

    Participate in and as required, lead FAAS client engagements
    Develop long-term, sustainable relationships with key client stakeholders in line with our go to market strategies and individual market development initiatives
    Ability to research client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies
    Develop informed views for clients on the implications of current and anticipated industry issues
    Develop client solutions based on an understanding and knowledge of clients’ business needs
    Generate new business sales through proactively managing key accounts, identifying new client opportunities, and playing a significant role in developing and driving sales campaigns/solutions

    People responsibilities

    Live the EY values
    Act as a thought leader in the field
    Lead engagement teams and accounts
    Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all junior levels of staff
    Provide learning and growth opportunities to staff and encourage the potential within all staff to take on challenging opportunities
    Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for junior levels of staff
    Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training FAAS professionals
    Maintain an educational program to continually develop your own personal skills

    Qualifications, skills, and experience      

    A bachelor’s degree in a related field
    Professional qualification, such as CPA, ACCA etc
    Minimum 6- 10 years in assurance or finance controllership roles, including at least 5 years of Financial Accounting and Advisory or audit experience 
    Expert knowledge of IFRS
    Extensive hands–on experience in the following areas: 

    GAAP conversions, training and implementation of new accounting standards
    Drafting and designing accounting policies  
    Technical accounting research and advice 
    Consolidation and compilation support 
    Financial statement close process support  
    Transaction accounting and reporting – IPOs, Carve–outs, PPA, etc. 
    Remediation and readiness 
    Benchmarking services and market analysis 
    Advanced data analytics (knowledge of the subject will be a plus)   

    Strong management skills to lead teams, delegate and manage various projects
    Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client servicing and technical writing skills 
    Industry sector specialization and international work experience will be valued

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  • Director Software Engineering

    Director Software Engineering

    We are looking for someone who can:

    Be a part of the Core Digital Health Leadership Group and work closely with the Chief Digital Health Officer (CDHO) to implement and realize the digital priorities and roadmap of the organization.
    Provide technology leadership and strategic direction to the in-house Global Software Engineering (GSE) team and third-party technology partners.
    Participate and contribute to organizational strategic conversations and accordingly refine and implement the technology roadmap for LG.
    Develop an understanding of organizational goals, requirements, and framework and /or Workplan to translate those requirements into software / technical end-products.
    Work in alignment with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time, with high quality, and that meet client needs.
    Be the team’s representative among senior and project leadership, effectively managing upwards and downwards.
    Develop and deliver regular communication including software delivery status and risks to senior management.
    Lead and manage the GSE team in terms of development, work planning/resourcing, mentorship, and team upskilling in alignment with their career goals and organizational future needs.
    Lead and manage the GSE team in terms of development, workload/resourcing, mentorship, and upskilling in alignment with their career goals and organizational future needs.
    Lead the GSE team to assess, recommend/decide on what needs to be stopped, and what needs to be built as in-house skillsets from the technology landscape to support the stakeholder requirements.
    Be a leader who has built effective teams that deliver results, technical experts, managers, and future leaders.
    Plan and lead the diversification of technology skillsets within the team to realize the organizational strategic objectives and targets.

    Key Responsibilities

    Lead and own the software design, development, and delivery component in LG’s Digital Health Department to provide high-quality, reliable, scalable, available, and secure software / digital systems.
    Collaborate with software engineering staff to define and implement reliable, robust, scalable, efficient, and secure architectures operating preferably in a cloud environment.
    Create and execute key strategies to meet business outcomes and manage strategic relationships.
    The ability to engage and constructively influence the C-level stakeholders for technical discussions and decisions.
    Define and manage the entire software development lifecycle in an agile delivery environment focusing on continuous deployment at pace while maintaining the quality and performance of software systems including supporting systems in production, responding to production incidents, and managing unplanned work.
    Develop/refine and implement the ‘Build, Borrow, Buy’ framework to develop and support decision-making for when we deliver value on technology by building solutions in-house and when we partner with other providers. The long-term objective is to strengthen and diversify the in-house skillsets of the GSE team to master a suite of proven technology platforms including the emerging technology horizon.
    Grow, mentor, manage and inspire a growing team of software engineers, providing clear and constructive feedback and creating opportunities for learning and growth. This would include the assessment and development of a balanced technology skillset portfolio across both in-vogue and emerging technologies landscapes.
    Strategic collaboration with senior management and stakeholders (e.g. Health, Operations, Innovation, Business Development, etc.) to define and build new features and products.
    Implementation of effective project management capabilities in the GSE team in order to manage technology deliverables and commitments to teams.
    Provide regular and periodic reports, updates, and insights to CDHO for necessary decision-making and owning the risk register on the software engineering and development front.

    Qualifications:

    BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
    10+ years across software engineering with a focus on high-performing, innovative/creative, and consumer-facing applications and platforms.
    6+ years of leadership experience of which 4+ should be direct management experience of a medium-size team (15+).
    Previous hands-on experience developing web / mobile applications, and transactional platforms from requirements gathering to delivery and support.
    Proven ability to efficiently manage all aspects of the software development lifecycle in an Agile environment particularly multi-tier data-driven applications.
    Has a strong Software Engineering background (knowledge in Java, Android, etc.) and deep knowledge of agile development practices, automated builds, continuous integration, and Cloud and container infrastructure including micro-services.
    Comfortable with integration, extension, and modification of open-source tools.

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    livinggoods.applytojob.com

  • Compl AML KYC Senior Manager

    Compl AML KYC Senior Manager

    Overview
    Our international footprint will give you access to unique intelligence and decades of experience. And by joining our Anti-Money Laundering team – one of the most international areas at Citi – you will touch every aspect of the company and make critical decisions for our clients, for your career, for every employee, and for the business.
    Responsibilities
    The KYC Operations Senior Manager is a senior management-level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department to provide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting services in coordination with the Compliance and Control team. The overall objective of this role is to drive the development and management of a dedicated internal KYC (Know Your Client) program at Citi.
    Responsibilities:

    Provide senior oversight of KYC Operations teams, senior point of escalation for the team and its stakeholders, represent the KYC function in senior management discussions and key stakeholder meeting across the business, compliance and operations and serve as central point of coordination for vendor strategy and third party interactions
    Serve as key contributor to the Global KYC strategy and partner with the Global Management team to develop a target operating model encompassing people, process and technology
    Ensure effective governance of tasks and processes with reference to internal policy and external regulation
    Partner with global Compliance and KYC teams to interpret and implement new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and work toward developing consistent processes and practices
    Develop the ongoing KYC training plan to develop and enhance staff knowledge of business and product
    Manage KYC Operations project book of work, including strategic program roll out and system enhancements
    Manage and assess impact of operational implementation of technology and policy change and drives continuous improvements to quality of data and client service levels
    Create efficiencies through on-going utilization of low cost centers for data management
    Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
    Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
    Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
    Ability to manage teams. 
    Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

    Qualifications:

    6-10 years of experience

    Education:

    Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
    Master’s degree preferred

    Apply via :

    jobs.citi.com

  • Strategic Activities Funds / Grants Manager

    Strategic Activities Funds / Grants Manager

    Position Description

    RTI is seeking a Strategic Activities Fund (SAF)/Grants Manager for WKSP. The SAF/Grants Manager will be responsible for providing the day-to-day supervision, guidance, and monitoring of all grant funds and SAF activities. This position will work with the Market Engagement Team and Market Facilitation Teams. The SAF/Grants Manager will additionally support capacity-building for new and underutilized grantees and other partners. This position will report to the Finance and Administration Director.

    Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

    Provides day-to-day supervision, guidance, and monitoring of all SAF activities.
    Works with Market Engagement Team and Market Facilitation Teams and SAF awardees on concept development, subaward development, compliance, and implementation.
    Supports capacity-building efforts for new and underutilized awardees; collects paperwork and monitors progression of activities.
    Oversee and manage the full SAF award cycle for both grants and subcontracts, including conducting market research, ensuring technical requirements are accurately captured in the solicitations, responding to questions, organizing and leading technical evaluation committee and cost reasonableness reviews, preparing approval documents, assisting technical leads with implementation management, ensuring monitoring and evaluation and learning agenda requirements are captured in subawards, providing capacity building support to non-traditional and underutilized partners in subaward administration, and ensuring proper subaward closeout.
    With the Market-based Sanitation Team (MBS), design challenge and innovation grants and awards to source local solutions to address specific market-based sanitation and MHM products and services barriers/challenges.
    Lead capacity building activities, identify capacity building needs, and develop individual institutional development plans for SAF awardees.
    Monitor implementation and progress of sub-awardees, together with technical teams, via frequent collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) feedback loops and a remote help desk
    Maintains robust financial management filing system for SAF activities, including accurate tracking of cost-share and ensure audit trail for all necessary SAF documentation.
    Coordinate with technical team to ensure deliverables stay on track .
    Ensure that grantees respect their cost sharing obligations as per grant agreements clauses.
    Implement sound mechanisms that facilitate the grant funds disbursement and justification of expenses.
    Analyze grantees’ funding requests and technical reports as required.
    Develop a database of all SAF awardees with all pertinent information.
    Collaborate in the preparation of SAF activities audits as required.
    Contribute to regular results reporting for SAF activities, including providing required information for annual and quarterly reports, as well as other work planning and monitoring and evaluation reports.
    Ensures timely financial disbursements and compliance with SAF financial management policies, monitors all SAF expenses, and provides regular updates on SAF subaward status.
    Performs other SAF or related tasks from time to time as assigned by Supervisor.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree and eight (10) years of experience; or Master’s degree and six (6) years of experience.
    Minimum six (6) years of relevant work experience in finance, grants, and/or procurement management.
    Experience with USAID or other international donor agency regulations required.
    Experience with international non-profit organizations preferred.
    Experience in grant and subcontract learning and knowledge management.
    Must be proficient in English and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    Should exhibit excellent organizational and have the ability to work under difficult circumstances with limited resources
    Must have strategic thinking and planning ability and possess dependability, reliability, and high integrity.
    Ability to work effectively, responsively, and collaboratively with government counterparts, development and private sector partners, civil society organizations, and academic/research institutions. Able to work without supervision and take initiatives while maintaining a collaborative approach.
    Ability to develop and implement various grants management tools.
    Experience in reviewing and negotiating budgets, reviewing financial reports, preparing for and monitoring audits of grantees, and file management.
    Experience in assessing organizational capacity and conducting capacity building trainings
    Flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal hours and to travel and work in any of the target counties and difficult terrain/conditions at times.
    Proficiency in English is required.
    Work experience in Kenya required.

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