Job Experience: Experience of 6 – 8 years

Lead Engineer – Android Mobile Application

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Android Application Developer to join our innovative startup team. As a key member of our Android development team, you will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering cutting-edge mobile experiences within the ecommerce sector. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Android app development, a passion for innovation, and the ability to lead and mentor a team of developers. This is an opportunity to thrive in a hybrid work environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of technical excellence.
Responsibilities:

Lead a team of Android developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and backend developers, to define, design, and deliver high-quality Android applications that embody our startup’s culture of innovation.
Architect, develop, and maintain complex Android applications that set new standards for performance, security, and user experience within the ecommerce industry.
Champion the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices, ensuring our Android apps remain at the forefront of innovation.
Implement and oversee performance monitoring and alerting systems to ensure optimal app performance and user experience, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
Analyze app performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and proactively address performance issues to deliver smooth and responsive user experiences.
Collaborate closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams to optimize app deployment and scaling strategies, contributing to our startup’s agility and technical resilience.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and technical discussions, encouraging a culture of open communication and idea-sharing within the development team.
Drive the development process, including code reviews, unit testing, and debugging to ensure the delivery of high-quality, bug-free code that embodies our commitment to innovation.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Android development, collaborating with the team to find innovative and effective solutions.
Stay current with emerging technologies and advancements in the Android ecosystem, integrating relevant updates and enhancements into projects.

Qualifications:

Should have a minimum 6-8 years of experience in Android application development.
Must have published at least 2 apps to PlayStore using internal testing, Alpha, Beta and production tracks.
Should be good in UI and layout design, Fragments and its lifecycle, Modern Android Development skills, Activities and its lifecycle, App lifecycle.
Should have good experience in Android Jetpack library and its components usage like WorkManager, View Model, View model providers, UI and databinding, Life cycle Managers, Live data, observables.
Should be good in Architectural design patterns.
Should be good in using Room database, shared preferences, FileStorage and other Android data storage mechanisms.
Should have good experience in developing apps for different screen densities and screen resolutions.
Should be good in App build systems at least in Gradle.
Should have good experience in 3rd party libraries and SDK’s integration
Should have good experience in Firebase and its services like Firebase Cloud Messaging, Firebase Analytics, Google Analytics, Remote Config and others.
Should have good experience in App monitoring services like Firebase Crashlytics, Firebase Performance, A/B switching.
Should have good experience in CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket pipelines.
Should be good in source code management tools at least in Git, Bitbucket, Gitlab.
Should be a good team player, good in communication and collaboration and in interpersonal skills.
Should be good in taking ownership of the assigned tasks and its on time delivery.
Previous work experience in ecommerce companies or on ecommerce-related projects is strongly preferred.

Apply via :

wasoko.breezy.hr

November 2, 2024
Purchasing Manager

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 FMCG or retail;
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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kyosk.hire.trakstar.com

November 2, 2024
Employee Relations Partner

Major Responsibilities:

Conduct reviews of complex Employee Relations (ER) issues in a fast-paced environment, including intake meetings, background research, interviews, and de-brief meetings with various partners.
Provide direction and partner with Country Program leadership and HR colleagues on a range of workplace matters.
Prepare case overview summaries, findings, recommendations, and final reports, written clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with compelling presentation of facts, analysis, and conclusions to IRC Leadership.
Demonstrate understanding of laws, regulations, concepts, and practices applicable to workplace reviews and assessments and all aspects of employment, and provide consultation and advice to a variety of partners, as needed.
Establish trustful and supportive professional relationships, engaging with diverse partners in the US and global context. Discern systemic issues revealed during the investigative process.
Develop and deliver trainings designed to proactively address employee relations issues, promote standard methodology and improve compliance.
Build capacity of HR colleagues in the management of employee relations reviews and assessments. Develop and lead interactive training in virtual and in-person settings.
Passion for IRC’s humanitarian mission!

Job Requirements:
Work Experience:

6-8 years related experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations or as a Workplace Investigator, preferably in an in-house environment, including experience conducting employee relations reviews and providing guidance on complex and sometimes urgent employee relations issues.
Experience with management of highly critical information, and ability to maintain confidentiality, including legal and financial information.
Proven track record of interacting respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and communicating effectively across multiple levels in a sophisticated global organization.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

Management of multiple work demands with minimum supervision in a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment.
Ability to work both independently and in a multifaceted, cross-functional distributed team structure.
Ability to determine own operating priorities, provide advice and develop recommendations, and implement plans, drawing upon knowledge and past experience when navigating complex issues.
Ability to remain respectful, appreciative, and diplomatic in the face of difficult and uncomfortable situations and conversations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to anticipate and identify legal issues.
Excellent judgement and discretion.
Proven organizational skills, with attention to detail, and a confirmed ability to prioritize and track reviews, assessments and initiatives across multiple teams and functions.
Flexible work demeanor while being focused and reliable in an environment of multiple time zones and frequently changing demands in global context.
Commitment to personal growth and development, and a willingness to regularly receive and act on performance feedback in pursuit of continuous professional growth.

Preferred experience & skills:

Fluency in English and French.
Knowledge of challenges in the humanitarian sector in the Central Africa region and beyond.
Experience in workplace safeguarding.

Apply via :

rescue.csod.com

November 2, 2024
Regional Source to Pay (S2P) Market Operations Manager

Purpose of role:
The Source to Pay (S2P) Market Operations role plays an integral part of the Commercial Experience (ComEx) organisation – at the heartbeat of Unilever, having a future fit operation, focus on Resilience, Fuel for Growth, and managing Future growth within our evolving organisation.
Globally we manage over 60k vendors across more than 82 markets supporting our key business groups – Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Homecare, Nutrition, and Ice cream, through the UniOps organisation.
Our Markets S2P role enables deployment of experience solutions and key transformation programmes and are the glue between Procurement and Suppliers helping execute sourcing activities for indirect items such as MBS, Capex, MRO and Logistics.
We ensure the steps required to have a purchase requisition raised and a purchase order created are completed and capture the relevant information at each stage of the process; we also play an important role ensuring suppliers are compliant with all of the relevant Unilever policies and wider business regulations. To do this we liaise with Markets and Portfolios to facilitate transactions and progressively ensure we drive value to the business, either through cash saving or preventing price leakages.
We interface with both supplier and strategic run partners to optimize processes and drive better sourcing practices to benefit all parties. Those who work with us benefit from our strong focus on the user experience, and their mature risk and control processes.
Role responsibilities
The Source to Pay regional role will be responsible for the complete management with forward thinking solutions improving end user experiences.

As part of this delivery, the role encompasses the delivery of the S2P Finance Processes with the objective of exceeding best in class metrics end to end S2P process for selected countries, mainly through third-party outsourced providers (IBM, Accenture, AMEX, Citi, etc).
The S2P manager has sole responsibility over full delivery of the Global Unilever Process Model for specific countries within the UniOps P2P transformation scope.
The person working in this role will be the critical link between MCO being service recipient and 3PSP where the Services are performed. S/He will act as P2P process owner for his/her region and will be accountable for 3PSP service and delivery in front of MCOs in scope .
The S2P service line is responsible for:

Accounts Payable processes (AP)
Contract to Pay finance process supporting Procurement networks including
Indirect (MBS) and Direct Procurement (Packaging, Chemicals, CM, Logistics), Travel and employee expense processes including credit cards.
Global Process Models encompassing S2P
Accountability and efficiency of TPSPs supporting Unilever MCOs being service recipient and TPSP where the finance S2P role acts as process owners for his/her region.
Delivery of the Uniops S2P Transformation scope, leveraging digitisation and analytical technology to improve reporting analytics.
Drive transformation and savings projects, relevant to further streamline operations
Service: Ensure the IHD (supplier help desk) improves service end users experience as well as suppliers, increasing user end perception, supporting business critical escalations, and ensuring fast resolutions are provided.
Collaboration, facilitate user training to improve awareness of contracting and finance functions to drive down finance related queries. Having an extensive knowledge of procurement networks and systems such as Coupa, ICAT, SAP would be a good advantage to support the role, to drive resolutions faster resulting in enhanced ways of working supporting procurement, planning, suppliers, AP and FC functions.
Drive resilience and compliance
Drive capabilities and transformation
Develop Talent and capability within the S2P team

Accountability (Deliverable Outputs):

Overall management and control (through KPIs/SLAs/OLAs plus internal, external and ZBC audit requirements) of P2P processes in dedicated countries
Leveraging cost-effective, best practice, global solutions across Unilever to meet users’ needs
Making continuous improvement in both cost and service an integral part of our ways of working
Building a professional services organization with 3PSP and other stakeholders of the P2P process (i.e., Procurement officers, Global Portfolio team, IT Teams, external suppliers of UL, group of ca. 20.000 P2P users in Europe, MCO local finance leaders) to deliver best in class P2P process for Unilever
developing win-win relationships with selected providers to meet our current and future requirements
Working closely with P2P Process Office and Procurement Services to develop practical solutions to performance improvement initiatives
Drive end-to-end continuous improvement mindset, enabled by Lean Six Sigma root cause analysis techniques.
Leading Projects acting as Project Manager for the top down and bottom-up initiatives, as well as being SPOC and SME in projects led centrally within the P2P functional area
Ensure that respective high profile stakeholders from MCOs (UL WL3+) are fully briefed about P2P processes in their regions and manage through dependencies with them in order to achieve all key BFS P2P service line metrics
Escalate to P2P Service and Delivery Junior Manager items that are not to be resolved on his/her own level.

Stakeholder contacts

Internal:

MCO Finance Team, Financial Controller
Global Service Director for P2P
Directs Procurement Teams Networks
Indirect’s Procurement/business users
Planning Teams
P2P users
R2R Teams
Global PEC teams

External:

3rd Party Service Providers
Unilever suppliers

Competencies:

External Orientation (focus on customer; deliver excellent result)
Action Not Debate (makes decisions under uncertainty, ensures great execution)
Team Alignment (team player; supports and respects others)
Working in partnership with clients, vendors and service providers

Skills:

Effective communications both written and oral in English
Project Management & Change Management Facilitation
Analytics
Performance improvement
Organisational Awareness
Negotiation beneficial, exposure to senior stakeholders
Ability to work under pressure with often conflicting internal targets
Strong Excel skills
Enhance stakeholder experience
Storytelling
Strategy
Working knowledge of SAP (preferred, not necessary)

Experience:

University Graduate / Qualified accountant /Engineering (or similar experience)
6-8 years’ experience in Finance/Supply chain in business partnering an advantage
Strong knowledge of key Finance and Procurement Contracting processes in S2P area
High Financial / Supply chain skills
Service Delivery experience beneficial
Leadership, collaboration, which will support/challenge/improve ways of working within the S2P area.

Apply via :

careers.unilever.com

November 2, 2024
Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Manager Inventory Specialist

Position Overview:

Provides leadership in local and regional industry organizations and trade associations to help advance the Company’s Scientific and regulatory agenda. Implement initiatives to address safety of ingredients, packages and products that will positively impact the reputation of The Coca-Cola Company . Regulatory stakeholder mapping, relationship building and advocacy. Role includes identification of innovations and competitive advantage opportunities. Managing product approval and regulatory compliance to meet new product development timelines through working with various stakeholders – R&D, marketing, food law, Public Affairs and Communication, regulatory authorities, bottler, etc.. Managing protection of The Coca-Cola Company trade secrets (product formulations and flavor information) while dealing with regulatory authorities.

What You will Do for Us:

Identify potential regulatory risks and opportunities and ensure tracking of local, regional and global regulatory issues and emerging trends that impact the reputation of our ingredients, products, packaging, brands, etc.
Implement globally aligned regulatory advocacy strategies to mitigate current risks and future headwinds that may impact our ingredients, products, packaging, claims, labeling, communication, marketing, etc.
Build, maintain, enhance and develop relationships/networks with external experts, government agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders on issues relating to food regulations, food safety, nutrition and health, etc to advance The Coca-Cola Company strategy, growth agenda and positions.
Lead and engage in industry/trade associations and food standards bodies so as to advocate industry/company positions to protect our business and enable growth.
Provide regulatory affairs expertise and guidance to the system to identify solutions to regulatory issues that affect our products, ingredients, nutrition regulations or labeling.
Establish regulatory strategies to gain government approvals and international standards (e.g., Codex) for new ingredients, products, labeling, or packaging to support innovation collaborating with internal and external stakeholders such as the global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs team, R&D, Legal, and trade associations.
Where appropriate, represent the Company at appropriate global industry organizations and international food standards bodies (e.g., Codex) and provide leadership to external stakeholders such as global food and beverage industry groups to influence outcomes and support our regulatory strategies.
Proactively work with Public Affairs & Communication, Marketing, Legal and Governmental Affairs areas to enable the credibility and reputation of our brands and company.
Provide expert support on issues related to Crisis Management (IMCR).
Ensure that all ingredients, formulas, products, labels, food contact materials, packaging, promotional materials and marketing communications comply with all the relevant local regulations and The Coca-Cola Company’s policies and guidelines.
Support innovation and commercialization compliance by providing scientific and regulatory expertise on new product concept/new ingredients.
Manage ingredient, formula, product, package, label, claims and communication approvals using various compliance related tools EG., Picasso, CokeWorks, etc.
Develop and manage internal processes, databases and tools to facilitate regulatory compliance processes.
Support and lead the development and implementation of efficient and effective regulatory compliance systems, process and tools including considering digitization, outsourcing to 3rd parties or bottlers.
Engage with regulatory authorities as appropriate to support new product/package launches including efficient sanitary registrations.
Develop and manage internal processes, databases and tools to facilitate regulatory compliance processes.
Participate in Scientific & Regulatory related Incident Management Crisis Resolution.

Role Requirement:

Bachelor degree
6-8 years of experience in food industry, government or related industry in similar roles.
Demonstrated advocacy experience and leadership roles in related external organizations/committees/boards.
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills and must be fluent in English and fluency in other international/relevant languages in the Operating Unit.

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November 2, 2024
Employee Relations Partner

Major Responsibilities:

Conduct reviews of complex Employee Relations (ER) issues in a fast-paced environment, including intake meetings, background research, interviews, and de-brief meetings with various partners.
Provide direction and partner with Country Program leadership and HR colleagues on a range of workplace matters.
Prepare case overview summaries, findings, recommendations, and final reports, written clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with compelling presentation of facts, analysis, and conclusions to IRC Leadership.
Demonstrate understanding of laws, regulations, concepts, and practices applicable to workplace reviews and assessments and all aspects of employment, and provide consultation and advice to a variety of partners, as needed.
Establish trustful and supportive professional relationships, engaging with diverse partners in the US and global context. Discern systemic issues revealed during the investigative process.
Develop and deliver trainings designed to proactively address employee relations issues, promote standard methodology and improve compliance.
Build capacity of HR colleagues in the management of employee relations reviews and assessments. Develop and lead interactive training in virtual and in-person settings.
Passion for IRC’s humanitarian mission!

Job Requirements:

Work Experience:

6-8 years related experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations or as a Workplace Investigator, preferably in an in-house environment, including experience conducting employee relations reviews and providing guidance on complex and sometimes urgent employee relations issues.
Experience with management of highly critical information, and ability to maintain confidentiality, including legal and financial information.
Proven track record of interacting respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and communicating effectively across multiple levels in a sophisticated global organization.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

Management of multiple work demands with minimum supervision in a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment.
Ability to work both independently and in a multifaceted, cross-functional distributed team structure.
Ability to determine own operating priorities, provide advice and develop recommendations, and implement plans, drawing upon knowledge and past experience when navigating complex issues.
Ability to remain respectful, appreciative, and diplomatic in the face of difficult and uncomfortable situations and conversations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to anticipate and identify legal issues.
Excellent judgement and discretion.
Proven organizational skills, with attention to detail, and a confirmed ability to prioritize and track reviews, assessments and initiatives across multiple teams and functions.
Flexible work demeanor while being focused and reliable in an environment of multiple time zones and frequently changing demands in global context.
Commitment to personal growth and development, and a willingness to regularly receive and act on performance feedback in pursuit of continuous professional growth.

Preferred experience & skills:

Fluency in English and French.
Knowledge of challenges in the humanitarian sector in the Central Africa region and beyond.
Experience in workplace safeguarding.

Apply via :

rescue.csod.com

November 2, 2024
Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Manager Inventory Specialist

Position Overview:

Provides leadership in local and regional industry organizations and trade associations to help advance the Company’s Scientific and regulatory agenda. Implement initiatives to address safety of ingredients, packages and products that will positively impact the reputation of The Coca-Cola Company . Regulatory stakeholder mapping, relationship building and advocacy. Role includes identification of innovations and competitive advantage opportunities. Managing product approval and regulatory compliance to meet new product development timelines through working with various stakeholders – R&D, marketing, food law, Public Affairs and Communication, regulatory authorities, bottler, etc.. Managing protection of The Coca-Cola Company trade secrets (product formulations and flavor information) while dealing with regulatory authorities.

What You will Do for Us:

Identify potential regulatory risks and opportunities and ensure tracking of local, regional and global regulatory issues and emerging trends that impact the reputation of our ingredients, products, packaging, brands, etc.
Implement globally aligned regulatory advocacy strategies to mitigate current risks and future headwinds that may impact our ingredients, products, packaging, claims, labeling, communication, marketing, etc.
Build, maintain, enhance and develop relationships/networks with external experts, government agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders on issues relating to food regulations, food safety, nutrition and health, etc to advance The Coca-Cola Company strategy, growth agenda and positions.
Lead and engage in industry/trade associations and food standards bodies so as to advocate industry/company positions to protect our business and enable growth.
Provide regulatory affairs expertise and guidance to the system to identify solutions to regulatory issues that affect our products, ingredients, nutrition regulations or labeling.
Establish regulatory strategies to gain government approvals and international standards (e.g., Codex) for new ingredients, products, labeling, or packaging to support innovation collaborating with internal and external stakeholders such as the global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs team, R&D, Legal, and trade associations.
Where appropriate, represent the Company at appropriate global industry organizations and international food standards bodies (e.g., Codex) and provide leadership to external stakeholders such as global food and beverage industry groups to influence outcomes and support our regulatory strategies.
Proactively work with Public Affairs & Communication, Marketing, Legal and Governmental Affairs areas to enable the credibility and reputation of our brands and company.
Provide expert support on issues related to Crisis Management (IMCR).
Ensure that all ingredients, formulas, products, labels, food contact materials, packaging, promotional materials and marketing communications comply with all the relevant local regulations and The Coca-Cola Company’s policies and guidelines.
Support innovation and commercialization compliance by providing scientific and regulatory expertise on new product concept/new ingredients.
Manage ingredient, formula, product, package, label, claims and communication approvals using various compliance related tools EG., Picasso, CokeWorks, etc.
Develop and manage internal processes, databases and tools to facilitate regulatory compliance processes.
Support and lead the development and implementation of efficient and effective regulatory compliance systems, process and tools including considering digitization, outsourcing to 3rd parties or bottlers.
Engage with regulatory authorities as appropriate to support new product/package launches including efficient sanitary registrations.
Develop and manage internal processes, databases and tools to facilitate regulatory compliance processes.
Participate in Scientific & Regulatory related Incident Management Crisis Resolution.

Role Requirement:

Bachelor degree
6-8 years of experience in food industry, government or related industry in similar roles.
Demonstrated advocacy experience and leadership roles in related external organizations/committees/boards.
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills and must be fluent in English and fluency in other international/relevant languages in the Operating Unit.

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November 2, 2024
Business Development Executive, Health Business

Job Summary

The role holder will be responsible for growing the health business revenue based on set annual premium targets

Key Responsibilities

Liaise with Business Development Manager, Health Business to grow health business against set targets for new business and retention
Identify new health business leads and make sales pitch to prospective clients to generate new business
Ensure timely submission of quotations/tenders and follow up to generate new business
Develop and maintain good working relationships with intermediaries (insurance agents and brokers) and direct clients to enhance client loyalty
Train brokers and intermediaries to equip them with Heritage medical products knowledge for better understanding
Credit control management of health insurance debtors and ensure timely collection as per credit policy
Participate in pricing and introduction of new products in relation to the industry/market trend and maintain profitability.
Preparation of brochures and product information in liaison with Marketing and Communication Department
Prepare and do presentations to scheme members to equip them with Heritage medical products knowledge and update them of any changes made.
Work in liaison with agents/brokers/service providers on matters arising in regard to the Heritage medical products and address clients queries as per laid down procedures and processes.
Ensure proper benefits set up for new and renewed schemes
Prepare management and client reports on a regular basis as required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Insurance or business-related discipline
Progress towards Diploma in Insurance (ACII or AIIK), (at least 5 papers or equivalent)

Experience

6 – 8 years’ experience in the health insurance sales

Competencies

Knowledge of insurance concepts and procedure
Customer, market and competitor understanding
Knowledge of insurance regulatory requirements
Knowledge of health insurance products
Sales and marketing skills
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
Planning and organizing
Relating and networking
Working with people
Adapting and responding to change
Presenting and communicating information

If you meet the above requirements, you are encouraged to forward your application and updated CV to vacancies@heritage.co.ke by 19th August,2023. Clearly state the job title on the subject heading. Heritage is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages diversity. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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vacancies@heritage.co.ke

November 2, 2024
Mid-Term Reviewer – ENDhERI Project (GEFID 9668) Community Management Support 2 Finance and Budget Assistant Programme Management Assistant, G5

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
The GEF-Biodiversity and Land Degradation unit is seeking to recruit a consultant (Level B) to conduct the Midterm Review of the project to assess the overall achievements of the project at midterm, the challenges faced and engage with project counterparts to overcome the issues through effective corrections in project activities and outputs, M&E, resource allocations and related GEF and co-financing. This consultancy post is located in UNEP / Ecosystems Division / GEF Biodiversity and Land Degradation unit. The Review Consultant will work from home as well as conduct a field assessment mission to Maldives, under the overall guidance of the Task Manager (GEF TM) and will report directly to the GEF TM and Portfolio Manager of the GEF Biodiversity and Land degradation Unit, Ecosystem Division in Nairobi.

Inception Phase

Preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff
Prepare the review framework in line with UNEP’s evaluation guidelines
Identify stakeholders
Develop the interview/questions matrix
Plan the review schedule
Prepare the Inception Report

Data Collection And Analysis Phase Of The Review, Including

Conduct further desk review and in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders
Conduct a field assessment mission to Maldives– approximately 10 days, including visiting one of the two project sites
Regularly report back to the Task Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered and

Reporting Phase, Including

Prepare a MTR Inception report with main tasks, timelines, and institutions, staff and project beneficiaries to be involved in the MTR,
Draft the MTR Review Report, ensuring that the review report is complete, coherent and consistent with the ToR as well as Task Manager guidelines both in substance and style
Liaise with the Task Manager on comments received and finalize the MTR Review Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Task Manager
Prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted indicating the reason for the rejection; and

Managing Relations, Including

Maintain a positive relationship with stakeholders, ensuring that the review process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence
Communicate in a timely manner with the Task Manager on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.

The consultant will prepare the following documents, in consultation and collaboration with the Project team:

Inception Report: containing an assessment of project, project stakeholder analysis, review framework and a tentative review schedule.
Preliminary Findings Note: typically, in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, the sharing of preliminary findings is intended to support the participation of the project team, act as a means to ensure all information sources have been accessed and provide an opportunity to verify emerging findings.
Draft and Final Review Report: containing an executive summary that can act as a stand-alone document; detailed analysis of the review findings organized by review criteria and supported with evidence; lessons learned and recommendations and an annotated ratings table.

The consultancy will be home-based with one field visit to Maldives.

Qualifications/special Skills

Minimum of a least MSc level or equivalent degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required
At least 8 years of technical / evaluation experience is required
Preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach; is desirable.
A track record of a minimum of 6 years of project development and evaluation experience, including internationally funded projects (experience in the evaluation of GEF funded projects is desirable.)
Knowledge of the International organization is desirable.
Professional work experience in Asia, in SIDS is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required.

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November 2, 2024
Family History Manager 2 Admin Assistant 2

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this job is to help Church members fulfill their divinely appointed responsibility to discover their families through family history methods, submit their names to the temple for saving ordinances, and to help bring souls unto Christ.
This position negotiates mutually beneficial relationships and promotes integrated solutions resulting in perpetual access to the world’s records and vibrant global communities that promote the free flow of information for linking and preserving family relationships. This position is responsible for connecting external opportunities with the potential capacities of the department and its affiliates and sponsors across all countries in the region. The manager finds, develops, and coordinates relationships with records custodians, community organizations, and potential affiliates
and sponsors in the public and private, non-profit and commercial sectors. This requires extensive interaction at the highest levels in these national and international organizations. The manager acts as a consultant to records custodians in order to identify the most beneficial solution for their needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

50% Trains, manages, develops and leads the area field relations organization and activities to achieve the desired results
20% Leverages rational negotiation techniques to connect external opportunities with department, affiliates, and sponsor capacities.
15% Initiates coordinates and participates in cooperative, volunteer information communities.
10% Ensures ongoing acquisition of approved family history records.
5% Coordinates activities with area presidencies

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Bachelors Degree in business management, history, sociology, anthropology, or a related field and a 6 – 8 years track record in project administration or business management or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
Must have experience in developing business plans and requirements that shape the development and delivery of services to customers. Must be able to lead the organization, leveraging people, technical and strategic skills and achieve consistent, sustainable results.
Must be able to lead others through complex customer research and analysis of diverse cultures.
Must have experience managing services; managing relationships with vendors and other business partners.
Must be able to deal with cross-divisional, cross-departmental, cross-functional, and cross-cultural differences, and lead cross-functional and interdepartmental project teams.
Must be able to define and document work processes.
Must possess excellent business writing and communication skills. and must be able to prepare succinct, relevant presentations and be adept at presenting to all levels of leadership.
Must be able to leverage analytics to effectively present current business trends.
A masters Degree will be an added advantage.

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November 2, 2024