Job Experience: Experience of 6 – 10 years

Group SCM, Facilities & Administration Performance Manager Senior Manager Group Projects & Cost Management Senior Manager Group Property & Administration Manager – Project Cost Management Director Total Rewards & Performance

Description

The Group SCM, Facilities & Administration Performance Manager will work closely with the Heads of Supply Chain, Facilities & Administration and the respective Category Excellence Teams to provide the support services, necessary for delivery of supply chain services in the entire Equity Group, including (but not limited to) Business Performance reporting, PtP process improvement and digitization,Supply Chain Legal, Risk & Governance, sourcing process audit/ administration, Facilities and Admin maintenance & projects process improvement and staff Learning & Development. The Manager will also work closely with Group Finance team in reporting, financial analysis and budgeting to drive desired business performance especially on savings to plan, cost optimization, key strategic business initiatives and business insights.

Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:
Business Performance Reporting

Drive consolidation of monthly supply performance packs for each subsidiary and at Group level
Drive consolidation of monthly KPI/SLA performance packs for Facilities and Administration for each subsidiary at group level. This include but not limited to Property Asset class and all SCM BU Budget performance.
Analyse and follow through performance insights (e.g. savings to plan, corrective actions, focus areas) on monthly basis
Develop and oversee a process for capturing, cataloging, analyzing, and disseminating key lessons to be learned from Facilities and Admin processes.
Lead the planning cycle across the group
Risk & Governance (compliance) Reporting

Operation Planning

Review and break down the Facilities and Administration goals for the budget, team, and resources required to put the plan into action.
Articulate contingencies for goals with significant potential financial impacts and Identify actions that would be taken if actual results begin to stray significantly.
Project the anticipated impact on financial performance. Project expected changes to expenses related to each goal, and their effect on financials.
Regularly track progress and continually keep strategic priorities and related objectives and goals front and center and produce monthly reports on the same.
Purchase-to-Pay (PtP) & Supply Chain Process Improvement/digitization
Lead the supply chain digitization and automation initiatives
Search and implement PtP process improvement to drive effective and efficient supplier service delivery
PtP support – analyse and follow through supplier account management actions with category managers, and PtP team within Finance.
Sourcing Process Oversight
Enforce process compliance all stages of sourcing to ensure closure and accurate documentation leading to sourcing decisions made;
Manage supplier financing initiatives throughout the Group including accurate records of supplier accounts onboarded by Equity and coordinate with the Heads of Supply Chain to supplier finance solutions
Manage open POs, dormant supplier accounts, preferred supplier lists, one-time vendor account, single sourcing approvals, monitor validity of supplier BCP for the Group

Legal Support:

Developing and Sustaining the necessary supply chain, facilities, administration and project implementation processes to ensure all Equity Group’s key legal and business risks are effectively mitigated and the controls put in place as well as the management action plans are enforced.

Risk & Governance:

Establishing and Facilitating the convergence of procurement on Risk Matrix formulation, Risk Mitigation and Management.
Establishing an operational structure that optimally executes the strategic plan in the Facilities and Administration departments
Audit Support, ensuring that the Group Audit and Risk Functions engage the department teams effectively and in a structured manner to optimize testing and rating.
Governance – Ensuring supply chain process compliance across the Group and owning the supplier compliance agenda through due diligence enforcement, training and promotion of ethical sourcing practices.
Staff Learning & Development:
Provide leadership in determining training & development needs for all staff in the Department and planning delivery of the same.
Coordinate with Human Resource department to ensure hiring plans meet the department’s business needs

Qualifications
Key Critical Competencies

High integrity, firm and assertive
Excellent stakeholder engagement and management.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills i.e. Ability to analyze business trends and drive performance insights
High appreciation of process controls, risk, governance and ethical business practices.
Good financial acumen and commercial appreciation of businesses like Equity.
High personal standards and goal oriented / Results driven
Strategic orientation and ability to challenge the status quo
Teamwork skills and the ability to lead and motivate others

Qualifications:

Academic requirement – University degree in Commerce, Business Administration or its equivalent. MBA is an added advantage
Professional qualification (e.g. CIPS, CPA (K), CA, ACCA or its equivalent) is an added advantage
Length of experience – 6-10 years’ experience in a professional audit firm or a Procurement function in a large organization.
Length of minimum management experience – 3 Years
Experience in project design & delivery and in audit and training is an added advantage

Closing Date Apr 6, 2022

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October 29, 2024
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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rtiint.referrals.selectminds.com

October 28, 2024
Group SCM, Facilities & Administration Performance Manager Senior Manager Group Projects & Cost Management Senior Manager Group Property & Administration Manager – Project Cost Management Director Total Rewards & Performance

Description

The Group SCM, Facilities & Administration Performance Manager will work closely with the Heads of Supply Chain, Facilities & Administration and the respective Category Excellence Teams to provide the support services, necessary for delivery of supply chain services in the entire Equity Group, including (but not limited to) Business Performance reporting, PtP process improvement and digitization,Supply Chain Legal, Risk & Governance, sourcing process audit/ administration, Facilities and Admin maintenance & projects process improvement and staff Learning & Development. The Manager will also work closely with Group Finance team in reporting, financial analysis and budgeting to drive desired business performance especially on savings to plan, cost optimization, key strategic business initiatives and business insights.

Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:
Business Performance Reporting

Drive consolidation of monthly supply performance packs for each subsidiary and at Group level
Drive consolidation of monthly KPI/SLA performance packs for Facilities and Administration for each subsidiary at group level. This include but not limited to Property Asset class and all SCM BU Budget performance.
Analyse and follow through performance insights (e.g. savings to plan, corrective actions, focus areas) on monthly basis
Develop and oversee a process for capturing, cataloging, analyzing, and disseminating key lessons to be learned from Facilities and Admin processes.
Lead the planning cycle across the group
Risk & Governance (compliance) Reporting

Operation Planning

Review and break down the Facilities and Administration goals for the budget, team, and resources required to put the plan into action.
Articulate contingencies for goals with significant potential financial impacts and Identify actions that would be taken if actual results begin to stray significantly.
Project the anticipated impact on financial performance. Project expected changes to expenses related to each goal, and their effect on financials.
Regularly track progress and continually keep strategic priorities and related objectives and goals front and center and produce monthly reports on the same.
Purchase-to-Pay (PtP) & Supply Chain Process Improvement/digitization
Lead the supply chain digitization and automation initiatives
Search and implement PtP process improvement to drive effective and efficient supplier service delivery
PtP support – analyse and follow through supplier account management actions with category managers, and PtP team within Finance.
Sourcing Process Oversight
Enforce process compliance all stages of sourcing to ensure closure and accurate documentation leading to sourcing decisions made;
Manage supplier financing initiatives throughout the Group including accurate records of supplier accounts onboarded by Equity and coordinate with the Heads of Supply Chain to supplier finance solutions
Manage open POs, dormant supplier accounts, preferred supplier lists, one-time vendor account, single sourcing approvals, monitor validity of supplier BCP for the Group

Legal Support:

Developing and Sustaining the necessary supply chain, facilities, administration and project implementation processes to ensure all Equity Group’s key legal and business risks are effectively mitigated and the controls put in place as well as the management action plans are enforced.

Risk & Governance:

Establishing and Facilitating the convergence of procurement on Risk Matrix formulation, Risk Mitigation and Management.
Establishing an operational structure that optimally executes the strategic plan in the Facilities and Administration departments
Audit Support, ensuring that the Group Audit and Risk Functions engage the department teams effectively and in a structured manner to optimize testing and rating.
Governance – Ensuring supply chain process compliance across the Group and owning the supplier compliance agenda through due diligence enforcement, training and promotion of ethical sourcing practices.
Staff Learning & Development:
Provide leadership in determining training & development needs for all staff in the Department and planning delivery of the same.
Coordinate with Human Resource department to ensure hiring plans meet the department’s business needs

Qualifications
Key Critical Competencies

High integrity, firm and assertive
Excellent stakeholder engagement and management.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills i.e. Ability to analyze business trends and drive performance insights
High appreciation of process controls, risk, governance and ethical business practices.
Good financial acumen and commercial appreciation of businesses like Equity.
High personal standards and goal oriented / Results driven
Strategic orientation and ability to challenge the status quo
Teamwork skills and the ability to lead and motivate others

Qualifications:

Academic requirement – University degree in Commerce, Business Administration or its equivalent. MBA is an added advantage
Professional qualification (e.g. CIPS, CPA (K), CA, ACCA or its equivalent) is an added advantage
Length of experience – 6-10 years’ experience in a professional audit firm or a Procurement function in a large organization.
Length of minimum management experience – 3 Years
Experience in project design & delivery and in audit and training is an added advantage

Closing Date Apr 6, 2022

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October 28, 2024
Finance Manager M&E Data Analyst

Project Description
The purpose of the USAID-funded Western Kenya Sanitation Project (WKSP) is to create a financially sustainable, transformative, replicable, and locally owned sanitation marketplace in the eight counties of western Kenya. The main objectives of the project are

increased access to and uptake of market-based improved sanitation and fecal sludge management (FSM) products and services;
increased access to and uptake of market-based improved menstrual hygiene management (MHM) products and services at the household level. The target counties for this activity are: Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya.

Position Description
RTI is seeking a Finance Manager for the anticipated WKSP project. The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the project’s financial management and preparation and submission of financial statements as well as adhering to USAID and RTI financial and accounting policies. This position will additionally manage the projection of monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditures. This position will report to the Finance and Administration Director.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Oversees the project’s financial management and preparation and submission of financial statements and other cost-accounting reports.
Ensures adherence to USAID and RTI financial and accounting policies and procedures.
Manages projection of monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditures and prepares pipeline estimates.
Develop monthly consolidated financial calendar and ensure payments for staff travel advances, and advances are liquidated on time and accurately.
Manage the presentation, circulation, filing and archiving of accounting and financial documents as directed by the Finance and Administration Director.
Prepare and submit semi-monthly and monthly financial statements (including expenses, receivables, and payables).
Perform compliance review on all project expenditures and ensure strict compliance with all USAID and RTI financial and accounting policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain sound and transparent accounting and fiscal control procedures and make appropriate recommendations for improvement when necessary.
Coordinate and consolidate the projection of monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditures, financial reports, and budget forecasts.
Prepare biweekly cash requirements, monitoring cash flow and reconciles cash accounts in order to maintain appropriate cash balances.
Manage and coordinate inventory control and tracking of project equipment, including property logs, serial numbers, and tags.
Review the financial records, procedures and systems of subcontractors and sub-grantees when necessary to ensure compliance with the work orders.
Prepare and review payment vouchers in support of payments for project activities and suppliers’ invoices confirming such payments are in accordance with the laid down procedures and policies, accurate, complete, adequately supported by all underlying appropriate documents, and correctly coded to the appropriate expenses and tracking code and project code.
Prepare and submit upward RTI annual foreign tax report (VAT report) in compliance with USAID and local government regulation and processes.
Prepare other financial and cost accounting reports, operations and analysis as required by management and RTI head office.
Works closely with COP, technical staff, pertinent RTI home office staff and appropriate USAID staff when necessary to ensure project resources are effectively and efficiently budgeted, analyzed, disbursed, monitored, and reported in achieving project objectives and results.
Liaise with the project management unit in the head office with regards to accruals, budget monitoring, and forecasts.
Ensure adequate filing of finance documents; and
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Provide oversight to the overall project management and human resources functions;
Month End Accounts Closure:
Timely month end closing of accounts.
Monthly reconciliation of all Balance Sheet items.
Ensure that the financial statements tally with the list of transactions and accounting and financial records and returns

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field and 10 years of experience, master’s degree and 6 years of experience.
Knowledge of applicable USG and USAID procurement, assistance, rules and regulations, as well as administrative policies and techniques.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement software (particularly QuickBooks) is preferable.
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, ability to ensure compliance of financial regulations with a team.
Ability to meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in English is required.
Work experience in Kenya required.

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October 28, 2024
Senior Communications Manager, Africa Region (SCMAR)

Responsibilities

Cultivate a consistent, compelling brand of Jhpiego in Africa, focused on cross-cutting themes, regional priorities and innovative interventions in conjunction with the Jhpiego mission, vision and the Strategic Plan.
Work in collaboration with the senior communications director to develop the organization’s strategic corporate communications plan
Ensure GECO communications policies and processes are carried out across the region
Strengthen African-based communicators by increasing staff capacity in crafting a communications plan, identifying, reporting, writing compelling, impact-driven success stories that amplify the Jhpiego brand, of saving lives, improving health, and transforming futures
Assist with event planning and advocacy efforts that support Jhpiego strategic goals and objectives
Supervise the communications standards process, working closely with Africa-based communicators to meet or exceed the standards
Develop pitches for international media in Africa and globally to amplify Jhpiego’s impact in Africa and secure high-level media placements
Pursue new and innovative avenues to communicate the Jhpiego message
Assist in developing marketing and fundraising materials
Foster collaborations between African countries and across continents to share and learn successful communications strategies
Elevate staff communications skills such as success-story writing, photography and social media engagement

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or related field
Seven years-related writing, communication and management experience
Strong creative, non-technical writing skills
Excellent organizational, analytical and assessment skills
Ability to develop communications plans to synchronize with organizational goals in fundraising and development, government and corporate relations
Ability to write and oversee social media for countries
Video development and editing skills
Understanding of communications channels, including electronic and print media across Africa
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with news media, donors and prospective donors, corporate leaders and partners
Ability to build consensus and work with diverse teams
Ability to meet deadlines under extreme pressure
Experience and ability to travel across Africa and globally

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or related field
Six to ten years related experience in the health or international development field preferred
Experience supervising remote teams, preferably overseas.

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jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

October 28, 2024
Medical Officer Team Leader, CVIA

The Medical Officer (MO) Team Leader is a senior MO with more than 10 years of experience conducting clinical research with a significant leadership role undertaking substantial management responsibilities and high-level expertise in the scientific and strategic design of studies and clinical development plans in support of product development. The MO Team Leader leads and supervises the work of the CVIA Clinical MOs and reports to the Clinical Global Head of CVIA Clinical.

Responsibilities

Contribute to leadership of CVIA Clinical as a member of the CVIA Clinical Management team.
Support the planning, oversight and implementation of clinical trials conducted by CVIA.
Serve as a resource decision leader for review of allocation of medical officer resources to support the clinical portfolio.
Supervise the activities of the MOs towards the fulfillment of all their functions, providing guidance, ensuring adherence to PATH policies and CVIA SOPs, maintaining timelines, addressing challenges, trouble shooting, advising on investigations and CAPAs.
Identify and address performance concerns of medical officer staff.
Ensure that the MOs are qualified by education, training and experience to support the assigned clinical trials.
Promote the job satisfaction of staff by acknowledging their contributions.
Provide opportunities for professional growth and support career development; identify training opportunities.
Provide consultation in the selection of appropriate clinical sites and investigators, clinical laboratories and Clinical Research Organizations (CROs).
Responsible for and ensures training of staff on Good Clinical Practices, human subjects protection, responsible conduct of research, local and international regulations and ethical requirements.
Review progress of all ongoing clinical trials, assess risks, anticipate issues, resolve issues related to the conduct of the trial, address conflict, interact with partners at a higher level.
Identify and advise on the resolution of safety issues and other problems that may impact trials progress or quality.
Lead work-force planning for staff under your supervision.
Actively participate in CVIA Clinical Leadership meetings to:

Discuss new areas of engagement for the team, including support to new studies.
Discuss staff assignments and identify future needs.
Discuss and decide on workforce allocations (including staff LOE).
Discuss and allocate CVIA Clinical resources (travel, training, consultantships, materials, etc.).

Convene and lead regular, periodic discussion among medical officers, addressing scientific, clinical, and administrative issues.
Identify, evaluate, and provide mitigation plans for operational risks in the implementation of clinical trials.
Ensure status and progress of clinical trial projects are current and accurate.
Responsible for the development of a comprehensive approach to coordination, harmonization, and oversight of clinical trial activities across CVIA.
Participate in ORA quarterly routine meetings.
Participate in ORA meetings related to specific discussion on study issues (non- compliance, protocol violations, and other).

Required Skills

Knowledge of world-wide pharmaceutical and regulatory requirements, including GCP, ICH, and other guidance documents and policies related to clinical trials required by FDA, EMEA, WHO and equivalent international regulations.
Extensive knowledge of clinical trial operations, regulatory requirements, procedures, and policies.
Demonstrated leadership and project/program management skills as evidenced by planning, developing, and managing complex clinical trials program.
Experience with international clinical research, preferably research carried-out in developing countries.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues from myriad cultures, backgrounds and geographies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work within existing organizational structures and interact with individuals of varying expertise.
Open, engaging, and transparent work style
Comfortable questioning the status quo and advocating for different opinions with internal and external partners.

Required Experience

Professional knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of clinical medicine acquired through an M.D. degree or equivalent.
10+ years of experience in clinical research related to the position, including experience and leadership roles in phase 1, 2, and 3 clinical trials.
6+ years of vaccine research, development and deployment, encompassing the latest developments and advances in the field.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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path.silkroad.com

October 28, 2024
Senior Manager Customer Quality Assurance, Africa

Reporting to:   Director, Global Customer Quality
Job Tier Level:   C3
Direct Reportees:   Quality Managers (Africa VI)
Position Description
The job holder will define and specify activities, processes and standards to fulfill the quality requirements for manufactured materials, components and products. He will continuously monitor the quality of products received, stored, dispatched to ensure all meet set and agreed standards so as to drive consistent product experience to the end customer across markets. (Africa)
R&Rs

Quality management: Sample and visually monitor quality of all import’s products, Local manufacturing product, stocks in the trade, received, and ensure all product being dispatched meet the quality requirements and product labeling to comply with country specific quality standards,
Analysis: Ensure to drive and guide primary analysis of customer return, field defects and ensure to deliver the analysis reports to Manufacturers for improvement. Follow-up for timely implementations of solutions. Weekly and monthly analysis report to Product Quality & engineering team. Lead and drive the solution for Non-product related & customer awareness related issue,
Project Management: Track data, identify improvement projects and manage cross functional implementation to maintain and improve quality standards,
Data Management: Set and Audit data accuracy in system and Ensure that Data input to system is accurate and complete for product failure rate analysis. Proactively and consistently highlighting any field failure and ensure follow-up for timely actions and implementation of solution,
Auditing, monitoring, and determining the quality of Local manufacturing processes and/or outputs against defined internal and regulatory standards. Auditing of Cross functional departments i.e. Service centers, ware-house, call centers, etc. to ensure that Pre-defined protocols are being followed which leads to customer satisfaction,
Training & Guidance: Training to teams across Africa, coaching & guidance to execute the quality improvement activities, special Quality drive execution and time to time Quality project execution,
Safety: Ensure and coordinate all safety and quality standards are adhered to from the point of product storage and movement within the Warehouse, support with communication of and adherence with the company wide safety awareness initiative ensuring a safe, productive work environment for all & respective in-house service/repair centers. Organizing for the disposal of unrepairable goods,
Reports: Manage Weekly and monthly MRM (management review meeting) report for Africa. Report and troubleshoot manufacturing process deviations and defects in finished goods,
Maintain the infrastructure and systems necessary to consistently ensure the timely delivery of quality products.

KPIs

Turnaround time (TAT)

Improve speed of Issue identification, timely and accurate data diagnosis, containment, & resolution,

Product Defect Rate improvement,
Auditing & Improvement,
Carry out inspection and Analysis within specified time,
Gap Analysis and Improvement plan,
Meet all safety KPI,
Weekly and monthly QC reports Daily.

Desired Skills and Experience

A degree in a Technical related field (Electronics preferable) – a Diploma in Quality Control Management will be an added advantage,
Six Sigma, Quality Gates, Quality tools and Audit certifications are desired,
Minimum of 6-10 years in a busy quality assurance and product development environment in a manufacturing set-up – Consumer electronics/Home Appliances or Solar Appliances Preferable,
Well versed and deep understanding of quality management processes, and procedures,
Working knowledge of MS office application, well versed in presentations and had been interacted with cross functions teams, Suppliers and Market,
Strong mindset for continuous improvement and meeting or exceeding expectations and able to demonstrate complete discretion and confidentiality,
Superior verbal and written communication skills (multiple language will be an advantage), with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy (Swahili language knowledge is preferable),
Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time-management skills,
Passion for social enterprise, development of people and environmental benefits.

Candidates who meet the requirements should submit their CV and cover letter to hr.africa@dlight.com before 29 th October 2021.

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hr.africa@dlight.com

October 28, 2024
Manager, Global People Operations (Human Resources)

Position Summary
This key member of the Global People Operations team will be responsible for providing the full spectrum of People Operations (HR) services managing a variety of processes, programs and practices, including: employee onboarding, shared services, compensation, immigration, payroll, benefits, and compliance for 150 talented employees across the United States and global locations of hire (Americas, Africa, APAC, Europe and the Middle East).
Manager, Global People Operations is a highly visible, employee facing role for a candidate that thrives on collaboration; comfortable with managing various work-streams simultaneously, excellent attention to detail and someone with an analytical orientation. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be willing to learn and grow with the team as they strive to support staff members across 20+ locations worldwide. The candidate will have passion for all things people-related, comfortable with working remotely and across multiple time-zones, and a colleague who thrives in a highly responsive and flexible environment while being committed to quality, equity, collaboration, and excellent customer service. As a trusted advisor to employees and managers across the global organization, supports the Head Of Global People Operations with sensitive employment and employee relations matters with a hands-on, positive approach towards mitigation and resolution.
This dynamic role is part of Teach For All’s Human Resources team (called Global People Operations) reporting to the Head Of Global People Operations, and working in close collaboration with a diverse team of three.

Key Responsibilities

Execute on the compensation strategy for the organization by project managing the evolution of the current system (with support from internal stakeholders) including: compensation design, benchmarking compensation ranges, and experience utilizing online Compensation Management software.
Collaborates with the people operations and talent acquisitions teams, and hiring managers to make compensation recommendations for job postings, promotions, and relocations/moves.
As a trusted advisor to employees and managers across the global organization, supports the Head Of People Operations with sensitive employment and employee relations matters with a hands-on, positive approach towards mitigation and resolution.
Develops employee communications and messaging across all forums (drafting/editing team specific messaging, developing internal facing content, presentations and research)
Supports the Head Of People Operations with development of best-in-class practices and policies that are aligned with the organizations DEIB values.
The ideal candidate will be expert in:

a) US payroll (multi-state jurisdiction; end-to-end processing) and benefits management with thorough understanding of US labor laws; OR
b) expert in global multi country payroll, compliance and benefits management working with professional employer organizations (PEO’s or EOR’s)

Provides functional and technical expertise related to payroll and benefit processing.
Accurately tracks, processes and administers all payroll activities such as salaries, statutory deductions, retroactive payments, severance, off-cycle payrolls, manual checks, shadow payrolls, taxable and non-taxable benefits and all other special compensation matters.
Supports the team with onboarding, new hire setup/exits in the payroll system, HRIS and various internal trackers and systems.
Analyzes payroll discrepancies and works with employees in resolving payroll related issues in a swift, responsive manner.
Critically reviews and evaluates people operations processes and procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations and regulatory compliance.
Responds to employee inquiries with a sense of urgency, in a kind and empathetic manner, ensuring that staff member’s needs and concerns are addressed.
Supports the team with immigration matters (support materials for visa applications, coordinating with Teach For All’s immigration attorneys, managing Teach For All’s e-verify program).
Supports the team with compliance processes across the US, UK and global locations of hire including but not limited to: discrimination testing, various audits, P11D, P60, W2, 1095C’s etc.

Education & Experience

We seek someone who has experience and enthusiasm for taking full responsibility and ownership of the job responsibilities listed above;
6 – 10 years of proven professional experience in an equivalent role within HR, Finance and/or People Operations;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with United States local, state, and federal payroll tax regulations and benefits administration, OR in experience working with global payroll administration such as PEO’s, local employers of record and expat payroll linked processes is a must;
Experience within the non-profit sector is also preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong execution and data analysis skills
Strong organizational, attention to detail skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven highly-collaborative environment while maintaining a high bar for quality
Ability to track and analyze abundant amounts of data
Excellent understanding of HR systems, payroll systems, data workflows and root cause analysis

Strong client and stakeholder management

Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
Exceptional customer service orientation and understanding multiple perspectives
Ability to build strong, authentic and collaborative relationships with diverse individuals, and influence and motivate external vendors who are located in different locations, time zones, across cultures

Flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn

Deeply committed to Teach For All’s core values and mission
Open to constructive feedback and incorporates feedback quickly
Ability to adapt and improve current systems/processes and create new ones
Curious and strong desire to learn
Ability to adapt, navigate and drive towards impact in ambiguous or changing situations with resilience

Compensation
Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on country of hire, prior work experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Authorization
Candidates for this position must possess local work authorization in order to be considered.
Travel and Hours
Given that we work across different time zones, some non-traditional hours for early or later calls are an expectation of this role.

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teachforall.org

October 28, 2024
Technical Manager

Reporting To:             Managing Director

Deaprtment:               Technical

Supervises:                  QAM, QAS, QFM, Quality Controllers, Hygiene,

Terms of Service: Parmanent

Salary: Negotiable

POSITION SUMMARY & PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The incumbent in this position is responsible for overall technical matters at the Packhouse running and coordination of farm operations to ensure maximum production of safe, quality, legal and authentic product in order to optimize the company market share and improve the farms efficiency and productivity and at the same time ensuring staff welfare and protection and conservation of the environment.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Job holder will be expected to demonstrate commitment and loyalty and perform all duties in accordance with the organization’s office routines and procedures, keeping in mind the overall business objectives.

The main purpose of this position is to oversee and conduct internal audits that conform to food safety, quality and standard operating procedures. Ensure that products, systems and procedures are compliant with customers’ codes of practice and specifications.
In conjunction with the quality assurance manager, oversee the technical functions for the vegetables section whilst ensuring that all hygiene and quality procedures are operated in adherence with documented procedures as outlined in the QMS.
Communicate all aspects of Technical policy to Technical team.
Provide up to date technical advice for specific areas of technical responsibility
Ensure accurate and prompt responses and consequent corrective action to all technical incidences including customer complaints, micro out of spec, audit non-conformity, pesticide residues, MRLs, and any other non-conformity.
Use QMS data to monitor and review performance taking appropriate action and implementing product and process improvement.
Conduct internal audits of the canteen and company systems including all production, process, hygiene and quality systems and continually review, develop the technical and production systems with the aim of improving their effectiveness and efficiencies. Follow up on external audits corrective/ improvement plans.
Implement requirements of the Global nurture and BRC standards, Tesco food standards, and any other relevant standards for factory.
Keep up to date with technical developments and encourage the continual development of our products and processes.
Instigate and manage production process and development trails.
Manage all aspects of food safety relating to vegetable pack house, pest control, farm production areas, canteens and ensure that they comply with the relevant legislations.
Manage and monitor cleaning chemical costs and ensure they do not exceed budget.
Provides support and cover for the quality assurance manager.
Ensure all technical staff are trained in order to perform jobs adequately and specifically to ensure quality products are delivered with a minimum of wastage and optimization of stock control.
Oversee the Global nurture and BRC standards.
Ensure all the cold rooms meet both hygiene and sanitation standards.
Act as a point of contact for the technical department, Oversee development and implementation of the relevant technical SOPs.
Develop documentation and participate in review of all technical data and implementation and review of the current internal procedures as need arises or as advised.
In charge of Documents control for the Pack house.
Any other duty as may be assigned to you by the management from time to time
People Management skills.
Team player.
Result oriented.
Good verbal and communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Possess initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Good numerical and analytical skills.
Ability to come up with ideas aimed at improving factory quality standards and challenge the status quo.
A Bachelor’s Degree in either or related disciplines; Food Science and Technology, Horticultural Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology or Chemistry
At least 3 years related progressive experience in a busy food processing or related industry
HACCP training and applications
Other On -Job trainings on quality control
Promote and project a positive attitude towards the company and its objectives.
Knowledge of pack house equipment and machinery and the ability to operate and to effectively train others in the safe operations of such.
Skill and ability to evaluate systems-identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance relative to goals of the company.
Computer acumen and skills e.g. MS word and MS office.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Production of properly completed, clear & legible records.
Proper allocation of duties.
Compliance to policies, procedures & regulations pertaining to Quality assurance.
Efficient filing & retrieval of all records.
Effective communication & good interrelationships between fellow operatives and supervisors.
Timely & efficient response to all out of tolerances as pertaining to Quality assurance.
Minimise number of customer quality complaints.
Reduction of raw material wastage to reasonable levels both at the farm and pack house.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Immediate Subordinates: Technical Assistants, QA Manager and Quality Controllers will report to you, you will be expected to assign duties, guide and support them.

In your absentia duties will be delegated to the Packhouse manager/QA Manager.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: paul@ngongvegltd.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

Apply via :

paul@ngongvegltd.co.ke

October 28, 2024
Chief Officer.Information Technology

Job Purpose Statement
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will oversee people, processes, and technologies within our Company’s IT organization to ensure they deliver outcomes that support the goals of the business. The CIO will play a key leadership role in the critical strategic, technical and management initiatives — from information security and algorithms to customer experience and leveraging data — that mitigate threats and drive business growth. The CIO is expected to quickly understand the existing business’ processes, including security and compliance models, and communicate effectively with all levels of the Company while engaging with all stakeholders.
With digital transformation as being core to the business, the CIO will be involved in the transformation of corporate IT infrastructure and processes to support the achievement of business objectives and seamless customer experience. The candidate will cultivate relationships with business and operational organizations to create an environment for joint sponsorship to achieve favourable business outcomes with all key stakeholders.
Reporting to the Group Managing Director, the CIO is a senior management role and part of the executive leadership team of the Company.
Main Responsibilities include:

Consulting and advising the CEO & Board on critical IT transformation strategies and champion digital transformation agenda to enhance business performance.
Collaborate closely with the CEO to develop the IT strategy as per the Company’s Corporate strategy and ensure timely implementation.
Oversee the Company’s technological infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and ensuring that full IT support services are consistently available
Establish and manage Software Development related projects, directed towards strategic business and other organizational objectives.
Evangelizing the transformation strategy internally and externally to drive both employee and customer adoption.
Selecting and implementing suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help achieve business benefits and performance.
Prioritizing mission-critical projects that establish business growth in an efficient manner.
Lead in the sunset of various legacy platforms while optimizing current and onboarded business systems and operations support systems across the Company to better support the company growth.
Designing and customizing technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience with an emphasis on technical standardization.
Ensure the establishment of bimodal capability- 2-speed IT to enable the Company’s flexibility to innovate quickly using agile and Dev/SecOps methodologies while ensuring the day-to-day business requirements and regular performance goals are consistently met.
Create business value, drive innovation and revenue-generating ideas throughout the business.
Develop, track, and control the Company’s IT annual operating and capital budgets based on an excellent understanding of the business, the operating context and supporting future business and IT needs.
Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations.
Take responsibility for the development and implementation of KQ’s IT Security in accordance with the information management, cybersecurity protocols, and ensuring KQ meet any statutory requirements on IT and Cyber Security.
Continuously renovate the IT core especially for legacy systems including improved data access, big data analytics, integration and cloud infrastructure.
Monitor changes and developments in the technology sector to discover and advise ways for the Company to grow.
Ensure that robust contingency, risk management, and business continuity plans are in place.
Cultivate a culture of organizational excellence throughout IT that includes high performance, high morale, integrity, teamwork, and business alignment.
Lead the IT group so that it is focused on the company achieving its profitability and other key performance targets.

Qualifications

University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field; MSc/MA will be a plus.
10+ years of proven experience as a CIO or similar leadership role, with at least a minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience.
5+ years in transforming IT infrastructure and 10+ years of continuing evolutionary knowledge IT systems and infrastructure.
Experience as Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Agile /DevSecOps methodologies.
Deep expertise in implementing Service Delivery Platforms in service-oriented companies.
Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, principles, methods, and products including a good understanding of NIST, PCI, Sarbanes Oxley, ISO 27001, NIST, CSF, COBIT, ITIL, SANS 20 and so on.
Demonstrated success aligning business objectives with IT strategy, processes, and systems.
Demonstrated success driving cross-functional adoption of new technologies, systems, and processes.
Must have a strategic and business mindset.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Project management and budgeting experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to develop and communicate an IT vision that inspires and motivates IT staff and aligns to the business strategy.
Experience in Air transportation industry is a plus, not a mandatory requirement.

October 26, 2024