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Job Experience: Experience of 6 years

  • Youth & Livelihoods Programme Manager

    Youth & Livelihoods Programme Manager

    Job description
    Desired Skills and Experience
    Academic Qualifications

    Masters degree level in Development studies, Youth Development; Agribusiness, ICT for Development, or other relevant subject.
    Leadership Experience representing at senior levels, building effective inter-organisational relationships, and working collaboratively with other organisations.
    Project Management.A minimum of six (6) years of experience supervising complex, high-speed projects and challenging field operations.
    Youth Work & Livelihoods Understanding Proven experience of working in non-formal settings with 18-25 year olds from a wide range of backgrounds. Experience in youth economic empowerment/livelihoods including
    Agribusiness, ICT and Technology
    Experience working with volunteers i.e. International and national volunteers including youth and diaspora
    Cross-Cultural Working Direct and substantial experience of working cross-culturally and able to communicate to a range of audiences and promote sharing and learning between cultures
    Communication Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    People Management & Supervision Line management experience, and proven ability to promote self-awareness, learning and development among individuals.
    Planning and Organising Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the planning process.
    Grants & Budget Management. Programme finance management, grants oversight, and grant tracking
    IT (MS office) proficiency.
    Able to travel, including work away from the home base for up to 50% of time, both within the country and occasionally internationally and some weekend and evening work.

  • Senior Legal Officer (Litigation & Compliance) Senior Food & Beverage Supervisor Executive Chef Technician III (Operations) Pilot

    Senior Legal Officer (Litigation & Compliance) Senior Food & Beverage Supervisor Executive Chef Technician III (Operations) Pilot

    JOB GROUP 4 (KPC/ADV/50/2018)
    Overall Purpose
    Responsible for assisting the Legal Services Manager in providing technical legal leadership and investigating and enforcing cases of violations against the Company, ensuring compliance with the Company and Statutory requirements by providing legal advice to Management and the Company.
    Key responsibilities

    Participate in organizational performance contract reviews and business process improvements aimed at improving organizational effectiveness
    In liaison with the Human Resource Department, ensure Company compliance with Labour laws.
    Participate in Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations between Management and the Union.
    Participate in Disciplinary Committee meetings to review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations; handle disputes and recommend appropriate action in line with the law, approved policies, procedures and regulations.
    Review complex, sensitive and high risk legal matters in order to determine which cases pose the greatest threat to the security of the Company
    Provide legal advice and assistance on all aspects of government regulation and prepare opinions and legal interpretations on various matters related to the interpretation of applicable Statutes and Regulations.
    Give guidance to lawyers representing Kenya Pipeline Company in courts of law, tribunals and before quasi-judicial bodies and may negotiate settlements to protect the interests of the Company in contested proceedings.
    Monitor developments in legal research, participate in outreach programs to strengthen corporate governance and improve the quality of service delivery
    Draft legal documents, interpret rulings and monitor implementation of laws and government policies and regulations
    Establish and maintain contractual agreements with externally appointed professional legal firms to provide legal services in cases of civil or criminal litigation involving Kenya Pipeline Company
    Gather evidence in cases involving Kenya Pipeline Company to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings in order to formulate legal defense or to initiate legal action
    Conduct legal research, develop concept papers, prepare legal briefs and opinions as well as develop effective defense strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings
    Liaise with Attorney General’s Chambers, Registrar General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders throughout the country in connection with prosecution of offenders and to develop and advance criminal cases when the violation warrants more severe action
    Provide technical leadership to the legal team to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance standards and organizational effectiveness.
    Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performing organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that programme activities are undertaken on so.

    Key Competencies

    Comprehensive understanding of commercial law including legal and regulatory framework governing the regulation of Energy sector.
    Strong communication skills and ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications.
    Flexibility and responsiveness in providing high quality customer service.
    Proficiency in computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, data base, presentation, email, internet etc.
    Ability to deliver Kenya Pipeline Company’s articulated vision for change, create a sense of urgency around change and motivates staff to join change efforts
    Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving legal trends through continuing legal education.

    Qualifications & Experience required for appointment

    Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience.
    Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a reputable University.
    Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
    Be a Commissioner for Oaths
    Be a Notary Public
    Certified Public Secretary (K) will be an added advantage
    Membership to a relevant professional body.

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  • Area Sales Manager

    Area Sales Manager

    Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager
    OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
    The incumbent will be responsible for optimizing sales opportunities, revenue generation and collection in the assigned area.
    Key Responsibilities

    Achieving revenue and volume budgets;
    Managing Returns /unsold within acceptable levels.
    Organizing and driving the circulation operations through field sales visits to vendors and agents in order to maximize on opportunities for copy sales;
    Ensuring efficient management of the value chain;
    Resolves various distribution problems on the ground, identifies potential sales outlets and liaises with relevant function for correct deliveries;
    Reviews daily and weekly payments with the Sales Assistants, collects payment cheques on due dates and ensures the cheques reach the Circulation Accountant;
    Organizing client relationship programs in liaison with the Regional Manager, Sales Assistants, agents and the vendors;
    Managing and coordinating the Sales and Distribution Assistants.
    Generating periodical reports.

    Qualifications, Experience & skills

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a Business related field;
    At least 6 years’ experience in FMCG environment;
    Analytical, self -driven and performance oriented;
    Demonstrable passion for sales and marketing.
    Understanding of the dynamics and complexity of print sales and circulation;
    People management skills.

    If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenge, visit our website

  • Project Management Officer

    Project Management Officer

    Job description
    Ref.: 2018/010/NRS/KE/SSA
    Key Responsibilities
    This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and report to the Head of Project Management Unit (Located in Nairobi, Kenya). This position will also assist in ensuring that project staff follow CIP policies and procedures while adhering to donor rules and regulations while acting as the liaison between project field offices and Kenya-based interdepartmental teams to ensure projects are successful. The job requires travel to field sites (up to 25% of time).
    Project Management Officer The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an experienced Project Management Officer to work directly with CIP Leaders and help them to execute worldwide projects and ensure they deliver on-time, within the applicable scope and budget. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. If you enjoy working with other professionals dedicated to achieving food security, we encourage you to apply. About the role:

    Project implementation and compliance: Serve as primary point of contact for project operations during and after the life of the project; Deliver and maintain professional working relationships with internal clients and other project partners and ensure resource availability and allocation.
    Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor progress against project output and provide feedback as needed; Measure project performance using appropriate tools and dispatched to donors’ representatives; Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
    Knowledge Management: Organize and maintain shared knowledge ports (KM Hub, websites) to communicate relevant project information throughout the organization; Liaise with donors and customers to exchange necessary project information.
    Team Management: Contributes to performance evaluation and development of staff; Supports the Head of PMU in gathering and analyzing data through statistical analysis and writing reports that can offer management effective solutions for projects.What we are looking for?
    Bachelor’s degree in in Business Administration, Financial Management or related field. Master’s degree in Development, Administration and/or
    Project Management, will be desirable.
    At least 6 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
    Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel.
    Advanced Knowledge in software solutions (ERP)
    Proficiency in project management software tools.
    Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
    Recognized as results-oriented team player who is adaptable to changing business needs and capable of contributing to the team’s success effectiveness.

    Why should you consider this opportunity?

    CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the- art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
    CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
    CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

    What are the conditions?
    The position is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenyan nationals and permanent residents. The employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3-month probation period) and the possibility of renewal.

  • Regional Logistics Trainer

    Regional Logistics Trainer

    The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
    It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
    The ICRC Logistic Support Centre in Nairobi (Industrial Area) is seeking an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the position of Regional Logistics Trainer.
    Responsibilities:

    Function as the training and professional development focal point in the area of Supply Chain Management in the region;
    Making sure the relevant tools, solutions, best practices and recommendations from the Head Quarters and other regions are shared and implemented;
    Conducts training and knowledge management needs and gaps assessments;
    Plan, coordinate, administrate and evaluate all aspects of preparatory & needs-based trainings for new and existing staff of the Logistics Division in the region;
    Coordinate mentoring programs for the region and maintain relevant rosters;
    Follow, support and when needed, guide staff professional development and contribute to the definition of their development plans;
    Leads organization, planning, preparation (i.e. administrative, logistical, contents/materials) and evaluation of tailor-made training events (i.e. seminars and workshops);
    Proactively and reactively seek more effective and innovative learning and development as well as knowledge management solutions;

    Requirements:

    Holder of a relevant Degree (supply chain management, learning and development, education);
    At least 6 years of relevant work experience (supply chain management, learning and development, training, relevant project management);
    Excellent command of written and spoken English;
    Advanced Computer Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Databases);
    Proven experience in knowledge management considered an asset;

    The Profile:

    Excellent coordination and communication skills, planning and stakeholder management skills, creative problem-solving, ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

  • Accountant (Quarry Mining)

    Accountant (Quarry Mining)

    Location: Lavington, Nairobi.
    Reports to: Finance Director
    This position holder will analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within the organization.
    Responsibilities include but not limited to:

    Update and manage accounts receivable and issue invoices
    Prepare/ update statement of accounts as and when needed for all clients
    Prepare and manage an aged debtors schedule
    Active debt collection
    Perform bank reconciliations of all daily sales based on the sales summary sent by site clerk.
    Manage all company bank accounts, perform daily reconciliations and access all accounts via online banking
    Update and manage accounts payable and perform reconciliations
    Prioritize payments based on funds available
    Keep updated statement of accounts for all service provides/ suppliers
    Prepare and manage aged payables schedule
    Preparation and execution of payroll and statutory deductions
    Prepare daily requisitions for funding
    Manage control accounts for fuel
    Keep track of all fixed payables (rent, utilities etc.)
    Prepare and update cash flow and send to management by close of business to guide decision making
    Inform decision making by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
    Manage all loan repayments
    Prepare loan repayment schedule
    Ensure tax returns are prepared and filed correctly and on time.
    Analyze budgets and other financial information and advise where savings could be made.
    Prepare and assist with annual audits
    Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
    Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly reports
    Secure financial information by completing data base backup.
    Maintain financial security by following and recommending internal controls.
    Maintain an impeccable book keeping/filing system for all accounting documents
    Create a good rapport with all clients
    Build a good working relationship with all service providers/ suppliers

    Experience and Qualifications

    Degree in Accounting, Finance and
    Minimum of 6 years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation
    Prior experience providing financial advice to Management
    CPA or ACCA accredited
    Proficiency in Quickbooks

  • Regional Meal & Research Coordinator

    Regional Meal & Research Coordinator

    Role Purpose: As a key member of the East and Southern Africa (ESA) regional programme quality support team, the Regional MEAL and Research Coordinator is responsible for supporting Country Offices to embed MEAL and advance learning through quality research and evaluation.
    He/she provides support to country offices to strengthen different components of MEAL especially learning through research and evaluation, facilitating the dissemination of outcomes within and beyond the ESA region.
    Contract Duration: 1 Year
    Qualifications and Experience

    Master’s degree in international development or in one or more of Save the Children’s thematic areas (e.g. education, public health, nutrition, child protection, child rights and livelihoods& food security)
    At least 6 years’ experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning and Research
    Knowledge and demonstrated experience in designing and implementing research and evaluations
    Ability to synthesize large reports and write concise briefs using infographics as well as produce and deliver high quality presentations
    Understanding of the principles for creating and maintaining communities of practice
    Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively in networks and communities of practice
    Excellent verbal and written communication in English
    A flexible and resourceful attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload.
    Proven analytical and problem solving skills in order to understand the range and content of the emergency programmes’ work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.
    Proven data analysis and report writing skills
    Good understanding of child participation, child protection and child rights governance issues
    Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
    Strong self-starter who is able to take initiative
    Commitment to Save the Children aims, values and policies, including child safeguarding and data protection
    Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
    Willingness and ability to travel around the region

  • IT Business Planning Manager

    IT Business Planning Manager

    Department: Information Technology – ICT
    Job Grade: Band 5 – Manager
    Position Location: Head Office
    Purpose of the role:
    The role of the IT Business Planning Manager, ICT is to support the Technology & Operations Business Manager with Strategy, Tactical and Operational development and implementation, business analysis and performance measurement as well as offer administrative support to ensure smooth running of the office.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Strategy development and implementation

    Strategy development, implementation and tracking of strategic plans, tactical and operational performance.
    Preparation of departmental performance presentations to be used in ICT steering, IT strategy, projects and IT monthly meetings
    To develop, implement and track strategies for IT in liaison with HOD ICT and Technology & Operations Business Manager.
    Understand and interpret customer and user information, drawing value-adding conclusions and actions for the IT business within Technology & Operations.
    Ensure system capabilities are optimised to drive business growth within IT.
    Actively engage with the relevant stakeholders to ensure measurement is continuously improved and maintained in line with the strategic intent of the various departments within IT and Technology & Operations
    Track departmental action plans and prepare documents; including reports to the IT and Technology Leadership team and for onward input for IT STREECO and the Board.

    Project Management/Change Management

    Tracking strategic projects to ensure ICT are on schedule with their deliverables.
    Track business projects to ensure timely delivery.
    Track and coordinate ICT technical projects.
    Work with business to identify benefits of completed ICT projects based on feedback from the business and Finance.
    Analyze changes to ensure they meet the required standard before and after implementation and keep track of changes and their impact on the business, in terms of success and failures.
    Act as a liaison between the business and various ICT departments to ensure the former is informed and appraised of the progress in relation to the pending tasks.
    Ensure customer experience and service metrics are tracked and remedial actions are being implemented.

    Business Measurement and Analysis

    Collect data and generate reports that will actively monitor the performance for unit streams within the IT Department including ICT, Projects & Innovations.
    Track ICT performance against relevant standards, ISO, ITIL, COBIT etc
    Measure and analyze system performance across ICT department.
    Ensure streamlined process and proper capturing of all vital information by the relevant departments
    Mitigate process risks through continuous monitoring of both internal and external audit reports to ensure there are no incidences of mis-representation/loss of revenue
    Conduct periodic training sessions with the teams to ensure all teams are equipped with relevant skills and product knowledge.
    Use analytic dashboards to flag and highlight key deliverables
    Ensure high quality of service by ICT to other business units.
    Analyze and track ICT budgets, costs and cost savings.
    Analyze and report on respective system commercials

    Leadership and People Development

    Deal with relevant stakeholders e.g. Risk & Compliance, Retail, Corporate and T&O to ensure events within ICT have the HODs input/ desired focus/ attendees.
    Work with various teams to build, develop and motivate a high performance team committed to success.
    Work with Head of ICT and Senior ICT Managers to set challenging performance objectives and measures.
    Be a role model for the team, performing duties wholeheartedly.

    Job Specifications (Minimum):
    Academic Qualifications:
    Bachelor’s degree in ICT related field
    Professional Qualifications:
    Professional project management qualification
    Work Experience:
    6 year’s banking experience or equivalent, to include a minimum of 3 years in Project management /similar role.
    Skills required:
    Technical Skills:

    In-depth understanding of each business as a separate entity and their respective targets and mandate as per the IT and Technology & Operations strategy
    Very strong numeracy and analytical skills- specific ability to prepare and analyse various reports, understand problems presented and provide solutions
    High level of accuracy and attention to detail

    Personal attributes

    Results Oriented: Be able to have a personal drive to achieve set goals enthusiastically
    Personal Ethics: Must possess a high level of integrity.
    Decisive and Independent: Ability to work independently, consult and clarify where necessary and make informed decisions.
    Interpersonal Skills; Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and develop relationships
    Proactive Initiator: Must be pro-active, a self-starter and have the ability to anticipate and advice on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
    Team work; Ability to work through teams, deliver high quality work within deadlines, and to meet team objectives
    Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including the ability to convey ideas and positions clearly

    Key Success factors:

    Relevant dashboards developed and value-added into BAU for all key aspects of Information Technology.
    Regular commentary on performance provided including feedback and follow up on agreed performance actions/ deliverables
    Ability to scan the trends in the macro-economic environment and make necessary recommendations in relation to technology.
    Timely completion of Strategic and non-strategic projects.

    Working Relationships
    Internal

    All ICT sections, ,Technology & Operations Departments Projects & Innovations, Credit Operations, Transactions Processing, Internal Controls, Digital & Card Operations, Subsidiaries, NIC Ventures, Custodial Services, Customer Experience, Corporate, Treasury , Branch Operations , Uganda and Tanzania.
    Audit and Compliance – for guidance in meeting IT Technical and Operational Standards , CBK Audit, Prudential guidelines and best practice.
    Finance – adherence of the Banks financial reporting requirements.
    Marketing Communications & Citizenship:- events co-ordination and advertisements

    External
    Bank Customers
    Competitors
    CBK , BFIU, KBA , External Auditors

  • Sponsorship Relations Supervisor

    Sponsorship Relations Supervisor

    Job description
    Summary
    Responsible for providing technical leadership for sponsorship programs in assigned areas through developing staff capacities, supporting quality growth and accountability and ensuring sponsorship service and programming standards and guidelines
    Duties/Responsibilities

    Strategic Development: Support the assigned areas with implementing strategies and proposals for acquisition and retention of sponsors. Support development and application of Sponsorship Monitoring and Reporting standards and tools for Areas/projects
    Capacity Building; Support improved capacities for staff as appropriate. Support, facilitate capacity building among staff. Support development and review of sponsorship Project Description Designs, child protection and monitoring and reporting systems. In liaison with assigned areas, identify training needs, supports training plans
    Sponsorship management. Support quality improvements in the area offices to ensure adherence to policies, and standards related to sponsorship. Responsible for overseeing performance in areas and communities as assigned to make sure that all sponsorship standards and guidelines of alignment of sponsorship and programs are being met. Conduct analysis of sponsorship information available through existing systems and databases and interpret trends and observations for management action. Generates proactive reports from the sponsorship systems, manages sponsor inquiries, and coordinates sponsor visits
    Correspondence management: Manage the quality, timeliness and inflow/outflow of correspondence between Child and Sponsor. Interpret the need/perceived need of the sponsors to the area/communities to ensure the sponsor needs are met. Provide support to the sponsorship team at AO to ensure that all child correspondence is satisfactorily processed and responded to within the set standards and ensure that IO/ IAs receive fast, efficient and comprehensive action on their requests for information
    Provide administrative support as indicated by management in analysis and use of the Sponsorship performance information and data from the area offices for program and management purposes. Maintain and update a calendar of key sponsorship activities and events. Participate in sponsorship related processes and events (e.g. the Sponsorship Forum, child counts etc.) to review the quality of sponsorship monitoring and reporting systems and tools; practices and processes; and thus contribute to continual improvements
    Monitoring and Evaluation; Together with the Programs, Finance and Quality Assurance work with various area offices in the development and utilization of agreed monitoring, evaluation, quality assurance tools and reporting procedures and to effectively improve the quality of sponsorship and programming. Monitor the implementation of Safety Net PDDs, Quality Assurance, child and benefit tracking, agreed sponsorship standards/ guidelines sponsor retention strategies, DFC management, integration of sponsorship with programs and others as arise in the financial year
    Contribute to organizational learning by supporting the documentation of critical lessons learned in sponsorship quality improvement through operational research and critical reflection activities as appropriate (for example CVS for decision making). Bring forth the expertise and the experiences of the national office in the development of common sponsorship guidelines and tools

    Required Skills

    Must be a clear, fast thinker who can define action plans and implement them
    Proven skills in data analysis using computer programs
    Ability to work in a team environment
    Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in Swahili required
    Computer proficiency in general office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
    Bachelor’s or higher-level degree preferred

    Required Experience

    6 years’ experience.
    Must have a good understanding of Sponsorship Operations and Workflows, sponsorship programming, sponsorship policies and standards
    Experience in design and facilitation of training programs
    Experience and understanding of community and family care issues

  • Executive Driver

    Executive Driver

    Job Responsibilities

    To drive the MD to/from office, appointments, meetings and etc.
    To accompany the MD to events, and selected meetings
    To operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
    To keeps the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside
    To recognize vehicle maintenance needs
    To undertake ad-hoc assignment or duties assigned by management when required
    Comply with the rules of the road such as traffic lights and so on
    Perform basic inspection of the vehicle before traveling and ensure that vehicles are in good condition and safe
    Routine errands during the day will be included

    Qualifications

    A Diploma in any field
    Over 6 years’ experience as a personal or corporate driver is required
    Candidates above 40 years of age are encouraged to apply
    Must have military or police force training
    Must be very polished and street smart
    Familiar with the routes in Nairobi and surrounding environs
    Mature, healthy with excellent eyesight and punctual with a good attendance record
    Ability to multi task, willingness to learn and positive attitude
    A valid driving license
    Free of any criminal record
    Flexibility in terms of working hours