Job Experience: Experience of 6 – 8 years

  • Senior Manager – Bancassurance 

Assistant Manager – Pensions 

Manager – Business Development 

Portfolio Manager

    Senior Manager – Bancassurance Assistant Manager – Pensions Manager – Business Development Portfolio Manager

    Job Ref. No: JLIL196
    Role Purpose
    The job holder will be responsible for building, maintaining and growing Bancassurance relationships and increase revenue by delivering a world class customer service in a very pro-active manner. The role holder must meet the set retention target, increase portfolio profitability and grow the portfolio through upselling of benefits, proper loading, and claims control.
    Main duties and responsibilities:
    Strategy

    Bancassurance Strategy Execution: Execute the Bancassurance strategy in alignment with the company’s overall business objectives. Identify potential partner banks and financial institutions to expand the distribution network.
    Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve bancassurance processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall customer experience. Identify opportunities for automation, digitization, and streamlining of bancassurance activities.
    Operational Excellence: Drive operational excellence within bancassurance processes by setting clear goals and performance metrics, monitoring performance, and implementing improvement initiatives to achieve service level agreements and operational targets.
    Technology and Systems: Collaborate with IT and operations teams to assess, select, and implement appropriate technology solutions for the bancassurance. Leverage digital tools, policy administration systems, and workflow automation to optimize processes and enhance productivity.
    Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyse bancassurance sales data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process improvements or cost savings. Generate regular reports and provide insights to management regarding key performance indicators, operational metrics, and potential areas for improvement.
    Customer Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough customer needs analysis to understand clients’ financial goals and risk profiles. Recommend suitable life insurance solutions based on their requirements.

    Operational

    Bancassurance Partnerships: Establish and manage strategic partnerships with banks and financial institutions to promote life insurance products. Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements to maximize business opportunities.
    Sales and Revenue Generation: Drive life insurance sales through the bancassurance channel. Set ambitious sales targets, develop sales plans, and lead the team to achieve business growth and revenue goals.
    Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and customer preferences in the bancassurance sector. Utilize market intelligence to identify growth opportunities and challenges.
    Product and Sales Training: Coordinate with product development and training teams to equip bank staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively promote life insurance products.
    Sales Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular sales reports, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide insights to senior management. Utilize data-driven analysis to inform strategic decisions.
    Customer Experience Focus: Ensure a customer-centric approach across all bancassurance interactions. Work to enhance the customer experience and address customer feedback and concerns promptly.
    Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all bancassurance operations are in compliance with insurance regulations and legal requirements.
    Proactively manage allocated bancassurance retail portfolio by meeting your retention targets, maintaining, increasing premium & lives volume through organic growth and by selling additional benefits and enhancements.
    Bancassurance Partnership Management: Cultivate and manage productive partnerships with partner banks and financial institutions. Develop a deep understanding of their business models, sales processes, and customer segments. Provide a dedicated and comprehensive service to Bancassurance intermediaries/clients, always acting as the primary point of contact between Client/Bank and JLIL and deliver the highest level of customer care to meet and exceed expectations.
    Life Insurance Sales: Promote life insurance products and services to bank clients. Leverage the bank’s customer base and referral network to generate leads and close life insurance sales.
    Implement Customer service journeys and put in place an annual customer touch point for each client and ensure that this is adhered to, and records maintained.

    Compliance

    Adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies, ensuring compliance in all aspects of insurance servicing.
    Implement and uphold robust data protection and privacy practices, safeguarding customer information and ensuring confidentiality.
    Participate in audits and internal control assessments, addressing any identified gaps or issues promptly.
    Compliance: Stay updated with insurance regulations and underwriting best practices to ensure compliance with industry standards
    Adherence to the laws and regulations of Kenya, the policies and regulations within the insurance industry and all internal company policies and procedures.
    Ensuring compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements and establishing mitigation measures against emerging business risks.

    Leadership and People

    Building the team capabilities and ensuring adequate succession planning within the department
    Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship while maintaining a conducive work environment.
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop initiatives that promote a positive and inclusive company culture.
    Individualized Development Planning: Create personalized development plans that align with your career aspirations and the organization’s objectives.
    Conduct regular performance evaluations, set goals, and provide constructive feedback to team members.

    Key Competencies

    Strategic thinking and business acumen for identifying growth opportunities.
    Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
    Sales-driven and target-oriented mindset.
    Customer-centric approach and empathy.
    Financial acumen and understanding of life insurance products.
    Excellent data skills, Report writing and Presentational skills.
    Excellent leadership and team management skills to lead the bancassurance team.
    Strong relationship-building and negotiation abilities for managing external partnerships.
    Analytical mindset for data-driven decision-making and performance evaluation.
    Customer-centric approach, focusing on enhancing customer experiences.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Finance, Business or any other related course
    Diploma in Insurance
    TDPK,LOMA/CII/IIK Qualification

    Relevant Experience

    Minimum 6-8 years’ experience in a similar role
    Proven track record in sales and relationship management, preferably in the bancassurance or insurance sector.
    Proven track record of successfully implementing strategic initiatives and driving process improvements.
     

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    If you are qualified and seeking an exciting new challenge, please apply via Recruitment@jubileekenya.com quoting the Job Reference Number and Position by Sunday, 7th January 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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    Recruitment@jubileekenya.com

  • Senior Manager, Productivity PMO

    Senior Manager, Productivity PMO

    About the role:
    Responsible for establishing and drive a Productivity projects pipeline, and as PMO follow-up implementation with the correspondent directors, Vice-President’s, project managers on committed projects, timeframe and expected results, providing directions for fast track and assignment of resource.
    What You will Do:

    Manages and tracks technical productivity projects and connects with EWI (Enterprise Wide Initiative).
    Ensures consistency on project timing and savings.
    Leads productivity agenda with Technical Operation and Commercialization Managers. 
    Assess and benchmarks best productivity practices across different Operational Units.

    Light weighting.
    Sugar and Ingredient savings.
    Supply Chain processes.

    Responsible for overseeing and managing overall supply chain and logistics process efficiency and productivity.
    Determine key supply chain KPIs to monitor and improve performance.
    Suggest solutions for process improvements on Supply Chain procedures.
    Lead Africa productivity projects ensuring and end to end Supply Chain perspective focused on growth and continuous improvement in a wide range of bottling organizations and countries with different complexities.
    Engages with Finance and corporate on savings reporting.

    Role Requirement:

    Bachelors degree
    6-8 years of Technical and Supply Chain experience with depth in the Supply Chain planning & productivity and breadth across multiple supply chain experience (preferably in the food industry). 
    Franchise Leadership and Operational Excellence experience preferred.

    Skills:

    Supply Chain; Project Management Leadership; Operational Excellence; Demand Planning; Project Management; Influencing; Digital Collaboration; Data Analysis; End to End Supply Chain; Process Improvements

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    careers.coca-colacompany.com

  • Deputy National Sales Manager

    Deputy National Sales Manager

    Your mission at Sistema.bio
    Reporting to the National Sales Manager, the deputy national sales manager will be responsible for driving sales through the direct sales channel, by implementing innovative sales strategies and building a capable team of Areas Sales Managers, Key Accounts Managers and direct sales agents.
    You’ll be in charge of:

    Setting  and Monitoring Sales targets across the country on the direct sales channels.
    Recruiting, coaching, Managing and growing Area Sales Managers, Key Account Managers to achieve daily, weekly and monthly KPIs.
    Developing and managing a Leads pipeline through different  BTL channels -Events(BioDinners, Roadshows, ASK shows and Door To Door)
    Ensuring high quality and accuracy of sales data and update progress on a cloud-based interface.
    Co-creating and implementing the Sales Academy curriculum in liaison with the Training manager.

    More about YOU

    Possess a Bachelor’s  Business Administration or any relevant course. 
    At least 6-8 years of door to door sales experience with a track record of top performance.
    Process-oriented and understands how to rigorously scale a sales organization of more than 300 sales agents.
    You are experienced analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategy and decision making.
    You have demonstrated the ability to contribute to a strong team culture and build and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
    You have exceptional professional verbal, written, visual communication and presentation skills.
    Willing to work as a sales agent for at least one month during your onboarding to learn about the job and connect with the team.
    Obsessed with measuring performance with data.
    Proven experience in improving customer acquisition cost.
    Energized when you are in the field with your team and spending time with farmers. 
    Excellent at training, growing and coaching your team. 
     Ability to collaborate across different business units.

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    sistemaaccount.bamboohr.com

  • Senior Grants and Contracts Officer

    Senior Grants and Contracts Officer

    The Senior Grants Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all sub-grants and contracts comply with donor rules and regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures. The Senior Officer will also support timely preparation, negotiation and issuance of sub-grants and contracts, provide technical support to local partners for correct documentation and reporting, and monitor sub-grantees and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with the terms of their agreements.

    The Senior Grants and Contracts Officer will report to the Strengthening Youth and Women’s Civic Participation Project’s Director of Grants and Contracts.

    Work closely with the Grants & Contracts Director to ensure that the subaward structure is aligned with the Activity’s technical needs and priorities.
    Support the efficient and compliant issuance of sub-grants and contracts.
    Effectively contribute to the full cycle of subaward management activities, including planning, facilitation, selection, pre-award assessments, negotiation, submission, orientation, review of monthly reports (including cost share), monitoring/compliance visits, and closeout.
    Use required sub-award management and accounting systems for subaward issuance and management. Ensure that all required documentation is available and stored as per Pact policy and donor rules and regulations.
    Support accurate and timely disbursement and liquidation of subawards/contract advances and milestone payments and other payments as needed.
    Assist with the timely training of subgrantees, sub-contractors, and program team members to understand and comply fully with funder requirements.
    Ensure that all required documentation is maintained in SharePoint for subawards and contracts and that regular reports are provided to program leadership, Washington, DC teams and/or to the funder, as required.
    Support project procurements and procurement-related tasks in compliance with donor rules and regulations, as well as with Pact processes, ensuring the procurement processes are adapted to the context and/or needs of the sub-grantee and beneficiaries.
    Ensure competitive procurement processes for the purchase of goods and services following Pact and the donor regulations and procedures as well as using mechanisms that ensure high standards of transparency.
    Conduct market research of vendors as required.
    Prepare Terms of References, Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quotes (RFQ) in coordination with the technical area based on Pact’s and the donor procedures and regulations.
    Coordinate review committees for proposals submitted by sub-grant applicants and vendors, according to the solicited Notice of Funding Opportunity, Terms or Reference, RFPs, APS and or RFAs, and donor regulations.
    Coordinate delivery logistics for goods and/or services with project staff and/or sub-grantees/sub-contractors.
    Work with the project team to ensure that implementation of sub-grants and contracts follows donor requirements.
    Support closeout of sub-awards and contracts, including preparation of delivery notes, final inventories, property disposition, etc.
    Comply with all company policies and procedures, including completing all compliance training topics by the deadline to satisfy each and receiving the corresponding acknowledgment statement that the training has been completed.
    All other duties as assigned
    Master’s degree with six (6) years work experience or bachelor’s degree with at least eight (8+) years work experience.
    Experience successfully working with civil society organizations or international development projects in a role supporting the management of grants and/or procurement.
    Experience assessing the responsibility and grant-worthiness of organizations through financial statements, audits, and other documentation presented in a proposal or in support of an award.
    Experience drafting and managing performance-based (milestones) subawards.
    Experience in the procurement of goods and services from beginning to end of the process (from the preparation of the bidding terms and conditions to the delivery of the goods or services requested).
    Knowledge of USAID and other funder rules and regulations as related to subgrant procurement, compliance, and cost principles.
    Ability to problem-solve difficult issues, and to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities.
    Knowledge of the political, social, and economic context of Sudan.
    Sudanese nationals strongly encouraged to apply.

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    careers-pactworld.icims.com

  • Purchasing Manager – Alcoholic Beverages 

Regional Commercial Manager – Alcoholic Beverages

    Purchasing Manager – Alcoholic Beverages Regional Commercial Manager – Alcoholic Beverages

    Roles and Responsibilities

    Strategic Alignment: Champion the development of the purchasing and pricing strategies in the organization and ensure alignment with the overall business strategy. Lead the development and implementation of proper purchasing policies, controls, SOPs and processes. Develop, implement and improve business planning capabilities by understanding and challenging market demand as well as leading internal activities to ensure these demands are met.
    Operational Excellence:Spearhead improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships, lower the cost of doing business and improve the turnaround time of orders. Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to develop metrics for gauging inventory level needs and then maintain those levels throughout the year. Play a crucial role in creating profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow-moving stock to help offset losses. Review technical specifications for products received; ensure we always have multiple options to buy products at the lowest price; ensure we get priority treatment when stock levels are low.
    Supplier Management: Lead all negotiations in the purchase of supplies, equipment, materials and services for the business in accordance with company purchasing policies and budgetary restrictions. Tracks vendors for payment terms and partner with finance to ensure timely payment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers to support the delivery of purchasing deliverables and manage the Company’s overall working relationships with key supplier partners.
    Cost Management:Represent the company in negotiating contracts with our vendors to guarantee the best prices for products procured including trade and bulk discounts. Identify opportunities for cost savings for the department and organization at large. Evaluate and propose new purchasing programs and processes that will improve cost, quality, customer responsiveness.
    Product Pricing:Utilize key information such as market & economic trends, product acquisition price, transport, storage and delivery costs to advise the final product prices. Work closely with the finance and warehouse teams to inform and review product prices to warrant the best price in the market and attainment of the organization’s profitability plans. Research on and monitor competitor activities to advice management on product pricing and product sources to gain competitive advantage in market.
    Budget management:Lead the development of the purchasing budget and monitor it’s spent throughout the financial year. Create proper forecasting reports for planning purposes in line with market demand and sales performance. Work closely with the Finance Department in the execution of the purchasing budget, monitor and manages credit line limits in line with the said budget. Requests credit line increases, and payments as appropriate.
    Risk Management & Compliance:Identity and evaluating operational risks such as supply, quality, safety, environment, security and regulatory compliance. Continuously monitor this to ensure proper mitigative actions are in place to cushion the company from exposure and drive consistent adherence. Evaluate supplier contracts to ensure they are in compliance with government regulations and internal policies. Review and maintain a good record of purchasing files and records (purchase orders, contracts, etc.) to ensure its compliance with company policies and procedures and ensure the availability of documentation. Review and monitor capital purchases to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
    Performance Management: Manage the company’s day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure that each team member is meeting their personal performance standards. Maintaining and developing operations performance by implementing KPIs & continuous improvement systems. Develops and promotes a customer-focused orientation towards purchasing and materials management while promoting a collaborative culture between purchasing and all business units.
    People Management and Development:Recruit and manage a motivated and aggressive team to deliver the purchasing mandate. Schedule frequent one on one sessions with the team members to evaluate performance, identify areas of development and address any challenges. Analyzes develop and monitor performance quality measures for the team and department.
    Any other duties assigned from time to time within the purchasing department.

    Skills & Experienced required:

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field;
    A minimum of 6 – 8 years’ experience with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role as a Purchasing Manager within Alcoholic Beverages;
    Experience in supply and demand planning is an added advantage;
    In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry with an interest in market dynamics along with an intuitive business sense; 
    Strong local knowledge, a deep understanding of consumers and a strong commercial acumen; 
    A good understanding of vendor management software;
    A knack for negotiating; 
    Strong experience in managing teams of people across projects &/or business units; 
    Strong analytical skills with a demonstrable ability to capture and communicate projections as well as to model out various scenarios using Excel; 
    A hands-on, empathetic and results-oriented approach to leadership and people management; and a ‘no-excuses’, ‘just do it’ approach to getting things done;
    A member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management; Professional certification in Purchasing & Supply will be an added advantage;
    Strong financial analysis and forecasting skills. Ability to create and maintain basic financial and operation reports;
    Analytical thinker who can work independently with minimal oversight, ability to make educated decisions focused around business strategy.
    Focused and cost-based mindset – always double-checking to ensure the best deal on products and will not hesitate to make a return if needed.

    Competencies;

    Strategic Leadership & Orientation;
    Strong Commercial Acumen;
    Drive for Execution;
    Stakeholder Management;
    People Development & Management;
    Strong Negotiation Skills;
    Tech Savvy.

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  • Specialist Sr., Food Security, Livelihoods and Climate Change 

Officer, Child Protection

    Specialist Sr., Food Security, Livelihoods and Climate Change Officer, Child Protection

    SUMMARY

    The Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Specialist will be responsible for providing technical and strategic leadership in agriculture, food security, livelihoods, and climate change adaptation & resilience (FSL&CCA) programs in ChildFund Kenya. S/He will be responsible for promoting and engaging in systematic implementation, design, monitoring, and evaluation and translating all FSL&CCA related strategic priorities in the Country Strategic Plan into implementable actions and interventions including identification, synthesis of best practices and lessons learned.
    The holder of the position will lead the designing and development of FSL and Climate Change Adaptation programs and projects, identifying new business opportunities including proposal development, and engaging with current and new donors regarding FSL and CCA activities. S/He will ensure that FSL and CCA interventions implemented either directly or through local partners are of the highest technical quality through provision of regular technical oversight and support, program monitoring and reporting. S/He will provide strategic leadership and direction and ensure high quality, coherent and well-coordinated design and scale-up of FSL and CCA programming.

    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
    Program Leadership and Direction

    Lead and provide technical support in the design and development of food security, livelihoods and climate change adaptation country strategy(ies), frameworks and programs interventions.
    Contribute and participate in the development of country strategic plan and related country level strategies, policies, and frameworks.
    Facilitate the integration of climate risk management and environmental sustainability considerations across all programs.
    Support advocacy, and capacity development efforts of the ChildFund Country Office and its Implementing partners’ staff in collaboration with relevant technical and thematic teams.
    Support the socialization and cascading of the Country Strategic Plan, policies, frameworks and FSL &CCA priorities among local partners, stakeholders and donors.
    Advise the Senior Management Team (SMT) on FSL and CCA strategic issues, emerging opportunities and trends.
    Actively participate in and provide technical guidance to Extended Senior Management Team (ESMT), Country Emergency Response Team and other Country level leadership teams.
    Lead mapping of capabilities and capacity enhancement needs of LIPs in climate change adaptation, food security and livelihoods, and climate smart agriculture and resilience programming.
    Promote integration of FSL & CCA programs with other sectors priorities through creation of linkages and joint participatory planning processes.

    Program Management

    Oversee country FSL and CCA program portfolio, supporting with new program/project start-ups and close-down.
    Support local partners in the mobilization and set-up processes for new FSL and CCA grants and Non-Sponsorship Projects (NSP).
    Ensure donor requirements for data collection, reporting, and targets/achievements for FSL and CCA programs are met.
    Contribute in the development and regular (Monthly and Quarterly) review of Country Annual Operation Plans.
    Support the development andthrough review of Implementing partners Annual Operation Plan and Budgets (AOPB) and ensure FSL and CCA program priorities are incorporated.
    Closely work with other members of the ChildFund program and Local Partner program teams to achieve FSL and CCA program objectives.
    Monitor program expenditure and regularly liaise with finance staff to address spending issues.
    Carry out program monitoring and review to identify program constraints and challenges during implementation, propose solutions and accordingly oversee implementation of proposed changes.
    Develop technical reports (internal and external) and proposals reflective of government, organization, and donor guidelines, ensuring timely submission to line management.

    Program Design and Development

    Work closely with the Grants Acquisition and Management (GAAM) team in the design and formulation of new project proposals and concept motes providing technical and budgetary input throughout the program development and design phase on FSL and CCA funding opportunities.
    Support resource mobilization efforts on climate change adaptation, food security and livelihoods &climate smart agriculture technologies.
    Identify, initiate, and lead on new potential FSL and CCA partnerships and funding opportunities (e.g. consortiums, new calls for proposals).
    Lead scoping missions, engage with new donors on FSL and CCA opportunities and identify potential new business opportunities for new FSL and CCA programs.
    Coordinate with the GAAM Team and support donor stewardship, communications and cultivation of major global donors and prospects.

    Reporting, Documentation, and Information Sharing

    Participate in and provide technical support (development of TOR, data tools review etc) in FSL and CCA baseline and other related studies.
    Support in the timely preparation and/or review of the quarterly and annual programmatic and donor quality reports.
    Promote and engage in systematic monitoring and evaluation of climate change adaptation, food security and livelihoods and the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned for organizational sharing and learning.
    Document success (most significant) stories, lessons learnt and best practices and share with SMT, ESMT, Implementation Partners, donor and other stakeholders.
    Closely work the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Knowledge Management unit to ensure all information and data on FSL and CCA programs are incorporated in country M&E system.
    Organize and facilitate regular learning and sharing sessions with stakeholder on FSL and CCA programs.

    Program Representation

    Participate in the FSL and CCA Forums, networks and other coordination activities through active reporting and communication with field and national level focal points.
    Represent and promote ChildFund Kenya FSL and CCA programs externally with relevant stakeholders, including national and county Governments, Sector Working Groups and Networks, donors and NGO partners.

    Child Safeguarding:

    Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy

    QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
    Required

    A master’s degree in agriculture, climate change, rural development, social economics, agribusiness or other related development studies.
    Strong technical background and experience in climate smart agricultural technologies, value chain development & management, climate change adaptation, microfinance/credit, and marketing.
    6-8 years demonstrated experience of best practice in programme design, monitoring and evaluation with documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
    Good understanding of donor compliance and reporting mechanisms (USAID, EU, BMZ, FCDO, DANIDA, DAI, and UN Agencies such as UNICEF, WFP, UNFPA), etc.) is an added advantage.
    Good negotiations and communication skills; excellent writing skills
    Ability to deliver high quality work within tight deadlines.
    Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills.
    Excellent facilitation and coordination skills.
    Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity of staff and partners.

    Preferred

    Experience in managing and implementing cash transfers, conservation agriculture, carbon credit, climate smart technologies, voluntary Saving and Loan Schemes and understanding of FSL and CCA in emergency contexts.

    Support
    The FSL and CCA Manager can draw on the support of Country Office team members in the development of his/her responsibilities. The primary Country Office members for this position will be:

    Program and Sponsorship Director, Child Protection & Advocacy Manager, Sponsorship Manager, Partnership Portfolio Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Knowledge Management Manager, Disaster Risk Response Specialist, Program Quality Manager, and Program Assistant.

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  • Principal Biostatistician, FSP (Client-Dedicated)

    Principal Biostatistician, FSP (Client-Dedicated)

    We are looking for Principal Biostatisticians who implement diverse statistical tasks supporting the clinical development programs. The tasks mainly focus on handling the statistical activities performed by the biometrics CRO and on guarantying by means of thorough review outstanding statistical quality. You will be involved throughout the full clinical trial process, from study design and protocol writing, over defining the statistical analyses (SAP) to reviewing all study outputs and the CSR.

    Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
    The Principal Biostatistician is responsible for all clinical aspects for the assigned global clinical studies from preparation until archiving. The study responsibilities include:

    Serves as the responsible biostatistician on Phase I to III clinical trials, ranging from relatively simple or complex.
    Contributes to clinical study synopses and protocols.
    Develops statistical analysis plans and/or performs senior review of statistical analysis plans.
    Reviews statistical analyses of other statisticians and interprets results from simple to complex clinical studies.
    Provides relevant input in the development and review of CRFs.
    Performs lead review and sets up internal QC of TFLs.
    Performs critical review of derived datasets specifications and derived datasets (ADaM).
    Contributes to clinical study reports.
    Reviews simple to complex randomization specifications and dummy randomization schemes.
    Participates in bid defense meetings.
    Oversight of project financials.
    Participates in meetings with diverse regulatory authorities (FDA, EMA, PEI).
    Contributes to press releases and scientific papers.

    Skills and Experience:

    Master’s degree in statistics or biostatistics required.
    Minimum of 6-8 years of biostatistical experience, plus lead statistician experience.
    Experience in handling CROs and vendors.
    Experience with Data Monitoring Committees (DMC”s)
    Exhibits expertise in multiple statistical areas, the drug development process, SAS procedures and good programming practices.
    Proficient with other statistical software such as R, EAST, Winbugs is a plus.
    Detailed knowledge of and experience with CDISC standards is desired.
    Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, implement and monitor the statistical processes for multiple clinical trials.
    Displays excellent communication skills with proven leadership ability.
    Knowledge of ICH-GCP and other applicable legislation to successfully implement the clinical study.

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    jobs.thermofisher.com

  • Product Manager – Financial Products 

Operations & Growth Lead

    Product Manager – Financial Products Operations & Growth Lead

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Reporting to the Director – Digifarm the Product Manager will be responsible for identifying potential products and services, conducting market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, partnerships, pricing, and go to market planning for Digifarm’s financial products and services. 
    Key Responsibilities
    Insights, Research and Analysis

    Determine Digifarm’s customers’ needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information.
    Articulate market requirements, consumer trends and opportunities for Digifarm’s financial products and services 
    Identify opportunities for Digifarm’s financial products and services innovation and enhancements
    Assesses market competition by comparing the company’s product to competitors’ products within payments and financial services industry.

    Product Planning and Management

    Recommend the nature and scope of present and future Digifarm financial products and services by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product changes.
    Bring new Digifarm financial products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs.
    Define the long term strategy of Digifarm’s financial products and create product road map.
    Prepare Digifarm’s financial products and services documents including Market Requirement documents and product use cases to drive product activity.
    Develop pricing strategies and product policies.
    Provide technical & thought leadership throughout various stages of solution lifecycle – planning, design, specification, implementation and launch.
    Create user cases and detailed product roadmap documents to articulate desired features and functionalities to Developers and Designers.
    Build relationships with, onboard and manage partnerships required for the execution of the products.

    Customer and End-User Support

    Manage Digifarm’s financial products-related support, feedback and inquiries from users.
    Co-ordinate market research to track customer and end-user feedback.
    Use market feedback to inform Digifarm’s financial product refinements and ongoing development.
    Build awareness and understanding of the products across the company.

    Post Launch governance 

    Track and analyze metrics compared to industry benchmarks, publish reports on product performance, trends and risks/opportunities for both short and long term.
    Support teams that track and manage business case metrics and financial planning models ensuring that product delivery stays on track and on budget.
    Monitor impact of product features on key metrics.

    Key performance indicators

    Successful development and roll out of Digifarm’s financial products in a timely and  efficient manner.
    Partnership development, onboarding and management for Digifarm’s financial products.
    Roadmap planning, prioritization and commercial delivery of all Digifarm financial products. 
    Growth and retention of Digifarm’s Customers.
    Defined Score cards, controls and fully documented processer for each of Digifarm’s financial products.

    Core competencies, knowledge and experience

    Understanding of Payment and Credit Services processes and interdependencies. Relevant experience working in digital financial products, retail banking, payments, e/m-commerce, online and mobile platforms.
    Related experience in digital financial products conceptualization, solution design/architecture and development, preferably in financial services or the bankcard industry.
    In-depth knowledge of the financial services business coupled with the ability to translate customers’ needs into scalable product designs.
    Proven track record in working collaboratively across functional areas to drive results – can interact effectively with representatives from technology, finance, sales, marketing etc.
    Ability to identify and drive forward new opportunity into a business or product.
    Strong knowledge of industry best practices and competitive landscape.
    Expertise in applying product development concepts and practices across the product development life cycle.
    Team player, Structured thinker, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to create compelling presentations.
    Thorough understanding of financial modeling and forecasting. 

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Computer science, Engineering or related field.
    6-8 years post-graduation work experience of which 3 years must be in product management, sales, product development or business development within the financial services industry (preference for digital financial services, fintech or agri-fintech).

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  • Product Manager – Financial Products 

Operations & Growth Lead 

HR Service Delivery Associate

    Product Manager – Financial Products Operations & Growth Lead HR Service Delivery Associate

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Reporting to the Director – Digifarm the Product Manager will be responsible for identifying potential products and services, conducting market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, partnerships, pricing, and go to market planning for Digifarm’s financial products and services. 
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Key Responsibilities
    Insights, Research and Analysis

    Determine Digifarm’s customers’ needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information.
    Articulate market requirements, consumer trends and opportunities for Digifarm’s financial products and services 
    Identify opportunities for Digifarm’s financial products and services innovation and enhancements
    Assesses market competition by comparing the company’s product to competitors’ products within payments and financial services industry.

    Product Planning and Management

    Recommend the nature and scope of present and future Digifarm financial products and services by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product changes.
    Bring new Digifarm financial products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs.
    Define the long term strategy of Digifarm’s financial products and create product road map.
    Prepare Digifarm’s financial products and services documents including Market Requirement documents and product use cases to drive product activity.
    Develop pricing strategies and product policies.
    Provide technical & thought leadership throughout various stages of solution lifecycle – planning, design, specification, implementation and launch.
    Create user cases and detailed product roadmap documents to articulate desired features and functionalities to Developers and Designers.
    Build relationships with, onboard and manage partnerships required for the execution of the products.

    Customer and End-User Support

    Manage Digifarm’s financial products-related support, feedback and inquiries from users.
    Co-ordinate market research to track customer and end-user feedback.
    Use market feedback to inform Digifarm’s financial product refinements and ongoing development.
    Build awareness and understanding of the products across the company.

    Post Launch governance 

    Track and analyze metrics compared to industry benchmarks, publish reports on product performance, trends and risks/opportunities for both short and long term.
    Support teams that track and manage business case metrics and financial planning models ensuring that product delivery stays on track and on budget.
    Monitor impact of product features on key metrics.

    Key performance indicators

    Successful development and roll out of Digifarm’s financial products in a timely and  efficient manner.
    Partnership development, onboarding and management for Digifarm’s financial products.
    Roadmap planning, prioritization and commercial delivery of all Digifarm financial products. 
    Growth and retention of Digifarm’s Customers.
    Defined Score cards, controls and fully documented processer for each of Digifarm’s financial products.

    Core competencies, knowledge and experience

    Understanding of Payment and Credit Services processes and interdependencies. Relevant experience working in digital financial products, retail banking, payments, e/m-commerce, online and mobile platforms.
    Related experience in digital financial products conceptualization, solution design/architecture and development, preferably in financial services or the bankcard industry.
    In-depth knowledge of the financial services business coupled with the ability to translate customers’ needs into scalable product designs.
    Proven track record in working collaboratively across functional areas to drive results – can interact effectively with representatives from technology, finance, sales, marketing etc.
    Ability to identify and drive forward new opportunity into a business or product.
    Strong knowledge of industry best practices and competitive landscape.
    Expertise in applying product development concepts and practices across the product development life cycle.
    Team player, Structured thinker, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to create compelling presentations.
    Thorough understanding of financial modeling and forecasting. 

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Computer science, Engineering or related field.
    6-8 years post-graduation work experience of which 3 years must be in product management, sales, product development or business development within the financial services industry (preference for digital financial services, fintech or agri-fintech).

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  • SME Banking Assistant Relationship Manager 

Branch Manager 

Assistant Manager, SME Collections

    SME Banking Assistant Relationship Manager Branch Manager Assistant Manager, SME Collections

    Job Purpose Statement
    Deliver exceptional SME banking performance through the provision of efficient business development, customer account management and retention.
    Ideal Job Specifications
    Academic:

    Bachelor’s Degree in business related field.
    Professional Qualification CPA, ACCA, Credit Management will be an added advantage

    Professional:

    Credit skills and Knowledge of SME banking products and policies is an added advantage

    Desired work experience:

    6-8 years banking experience in a sales, customer service and relationship management.

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