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  • Territory Manager, Expansion

    Territory Manager, Expansion

    Territory Manager – Expansion Vacancy 

    Twiga Foods is looking for suitable candidates to fill the position of a Territory Manager for Expansion, reporting to the Head of Sales, the Territory Manager is accountable for the profitable growth of customer numbers, volume, revenue, margin, market expansion and exceptional customer experience in the assigned territory, based on a detailed knowledge of the trade drawn from regular trade visits and personal interactions with customers.
    The role holder is accountable for developing impactful annual territory operational plans, anchored on Fresh first, and accompanying budgets/P&L, drawn from the regional/commercial strategy, and translating it into (a) weekly/monthly and quarterly commercial goals for each route and individual in the team; (b) plans that are shared with stakeholders in the business to enable products and services to be procured and availed on time and in full; and (c) driving realization of the P&L and ensure optimum utilization of resources assigned to the territory.
    The role holder will effectively develop, coach and guide account development and fulfilment teams, enabling performance and the continuous building of the capability of the teams managed. S/he will influence 100% digital migration to the Soko Yetu App drive the uptake of the financial services to bring true value to the vendors within the assigned territory and continuously seek opportunities for profitable, sustainable expansion within the territory.

    Key Responsibilities

    Customer First
    Proactively engage current, potential, and former customers in the territory
    Assess product assortment/service offerings; fulfilment options meet their expectations and delivers a positive customer’s experience, reinforce the positive and make recommendations to address any gaps profitably and sustainably
    Understand customers evolving needs and contribute to the development of appealing, sustainable, scalable, solutions that can be executed profitably within the vendor/customer/channel segment
    Advocate for Customer First in the team, proactively monitor customer complaints and confirm they are resolved in the shortest time possible. Engage the customers for feedback and confirmation of satisfactory issue resolution and monitor retention

    Profitability Growth

    Proactively contribute to the development of the regional and commercial strategy
    Work collaboratively with colleagues within Commercial and across the business to develop an impactful annual territory operational plan, drawn from the regional/commercial strategy, that will deliver optimal product assortment/service offerings, fulfilment options, fee/cost to serve and exceptional customer experience for each channel, resulting in consistent growth in customer numbers, volume, revenue, and profitability
    Embed Fresh first as the foundational principle of the operational plan
    Develop an annual budgets/P&L for the territory plan that enables weekly/monthly and quarterly commercial goals to be: – cascaded to each route and individual in the team – converted into demand plans that are shared with stakeholders in the business to enable products and services to be procured and availed on time and in full
    Anchor the plan and P&L on trends and new business opportunities in the territory. Build route density. Create optimal products assortment mix, service offerings and fulfilment options to maximum sustainable profitable growth, whilst delivering an exceptional customer experience
    Drive the P&L of the territory and deliver the anticipated results. Monitor and control the budget and ensure optimum utilization of resources assigned to the territory
    Devise innovative initiatives to introduce new products to the market. Develop and maintain relationships with key influencers in the territory and leverage the relationships to drive product uptake source feedback and gain insights that will enable Twiga remain the preferred stock-up partner in the trade
    Contribute to the development of marketing and merchandising programs, monitor execution, measure the impact, and give feedback for the continuous improvement of future programs
    Evaluate options for profitable, sustainable expansion within the territory, create the business case and execute as approved
    Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure compliance with all agreed service levels and financial credit terms to control collections and receivables
    Ability to drive numeric distribution of the entire Twiga portfolio. 

    Twiga Way of Account Development & Fulfilment

    Embed the Twiga Way of Account Development and Fulfilment within the team. Execute coaching and accompaniment, performance enablement, performance reviews, career guidance conversations as a standard way of leadership and management of the team in the territory
    Conduct regular market visits and accompany the sales team to the vendor outlets to coach them on Twiga’s ways of selling and building collaborative, customer focused relationships
    Train on the team on the step-by-step process of the Twiga Way of Account Development and Fulfilment and the expected outcomes of this approach of mutual benefit/value for both the customer and the organization
    Coach the team: – how to focus on the unique value proposition of partnering with Twiga and how to navigate through the decision-making process of the vendor for a positive outcome. – how to cultivate a digital mindset with vendors to enable them to migrate to self-ordering to the Soko Yetu App – opportunity sizing i.e., build their understanding how the territory works and the key market drivers. Widening their scope to appreciate the possibilities within the entire territory and not only specifically to the assigned route. Develop their agility to work in any part of the territory. – Continuously communicate and educate the team on the product portfolio for both new and existing SKUs within each category, new product launches, daily promotions to keep the team informed of the business
    Continuously communicate and educate the team on the product portfolio for both new and existing SKUs within each category, new product launches, daily promotions, and development in the business to keep the team informed and up to date
    Foster honest, open, and continuous communication, encouraging the sharing of knowledge, learnings, challenges, wins, losses, and insights. Lead by example and create an environment of communal growth and improvement
    Assess each team member’s individuals’ strengths and improvement areas related to the Twiga Way of Account Development and Fulfilment and take appropriate action

    Data Analysis and ReportingTeam & Self-managementComplianceMinimum Qualifications and Experience
     Data Analysis and Insights

    Interpret and utilize the data shared in the reports (CLT, GP) shared by the BI team to make business decisions e.g., direct the team to the right customers to generate maximum revenue from the outlets visited
    Simplify the analyzed data for the team to understand, interpret and internalize data (for example customers to be re-activated per route per day) and in turn be motivated to meet the set business targets
    Empower the team to be able to measure the targets set by themselves at the end of each day
    Cascade clear KPIs to the team for the team to fully understand the targets set per day in their assigned routes e.g., SKU numbers, customer numbers and encourage a collaborative culture focusing on the collective effort required to keep the pipeline churning
    Maintain custody of all relevant documentation in the format and standard set, utilize organization systems as provided
    Present comprehensive, accurate and informative reports with trends, insights, concerns, and recommendations clearly elaborated
    Model Twiga’s culture and way of working and inculcating this within the team
    Engage, coach, manage and motive the team in the territory
    Deliver the performance objectives set for the team. Hold monthly 1-on-1 performance reviews with the team and with own line manager, and institute corrective action where performance falls below expectation
    Proactively manage the teams’ and own learning and development
    Adhere to the annual leave plan agreed with the line manager
    Adhere to people management policies
    Comply with all organization policies, procedures, and statutory guidelines. Minimize and mitigate risks to the organization and enforce zero-tolerance to non-compliance
    Close gaps/lapses identified as an outcome of audits; risk and/or any other compliance review; investigations; or other assessment mechanisms and take corrective/preventive actions within the agreed timelines
    A bachelor’s degree from a recognized accredited university in commerce, marketing, or a related field
    Accredited training in commercial ways of selling, sales operations, channel management, route to market, coaching are highly desirable
    6 years of solid experience driving sales performance, account development and fulfilment in general trade preferably in an e-commerce environment, with at least two years supervisory responsibility for a sizable diverse team. A proven track record in selling Fresh produce is a significant advantage. 
    An entrepreneurial thinker with a high level of business acumen, an in-depth working knowledge of the general trade ecosystem and the ability to remain updated on industry-related developments
    Exceptional relationship-building, stakeholder engagement and influencing ability with colleagues, customers, and partners at a variety of levels. Ability to successfully manage negotiations and resolve conflicts
    Digitally savvy with an affinity for data, coupled with strong analytical skills and the ability to utilize statistics, market insights and research to develop actionable insights to guide decision-making
    Ability to prioritize and resolve tactical challenges of differing levels of complexity and urgency in a dynamic fast paced environment with conflicting demands
    Ability to build, coach, motive, and deliver results through a dynamic, energized high performing team of direct and indirect reports. Demonstrable hand-on leadership delivered through daily cadences and continuous coaching and accompaniment
    A highly driven, high energy, enthusiastic, pragmatic, resilient individual with a real passion for sales, hungry for success, a sense of urgency, and unquestionable integrity, with a track record of delivering in a target driven environment
    Candidates with experience in Fresh Sales will be prioritized. 
    Willing and able to travel

    Twiga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion equal treatment of all applicants. We care deeply about making Twiga a place where everyone can learn, grow, and have an impact. Twiga does not charge its applicants any fees whatsoever and has not authorized any agent to levy any fees on its behalf. If anyone requests you to make any payment with respect to this application, please report the incident to info@twiga.com or to our hotline on +254 (0) 709 258 000.
     

    Apply via :

    info@twiga.com

    www.linkedin.com

  • Product Manager-Digital Lending

    Product Manager-Digital Lending

    Job Purpose: 
    The job holder will be responsible for leading the Product development of digital lending financial services to increase functionality, usage & transaction migration across the Online, Mobile and new to the world banking channels. The job holder will also be responsible for customer focused solutions that streamline credit processes through use of technology solutions combined with continuous process improvement to enhance both the customer experience and financial results. The job holder will also ensure that the customers’ channel of choice facilitates the interaction with us digitally and provides the near instant gratification.
    The role is responsible for envisioning, design, implementation and commercialisation of re-imagined digital first lending products and processes targeted at the consumer, business and corporate segments. The role will maintain a product backlog, develop user stories, participate in scrum ceremonies, product testing, end user training and developing go to market strategies for new or revamped lending products. The role will also continuously monitor and control products post go-live to ensure they meet agreed revenue and profitability targets.
    Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

    Championing digital banking and determining opportunities for improving business processes through automation.
    Developing, maintaining and managing a pipeline of customers across all stages of the Digital loan journey. This will require one to have a strong operating rhythm to ensure that there is sufficient activity across the application approval within the system to avoid customer dissatisfaction.
    Work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors on project planning and execution of change processes with respect to Business Policy Rules and system enhancements.
    Serving as liaison between Projects management Office and Business team to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions by presenting development options based on best practices.
    Gathering functional and non-functional business ideas and analysing to design processes flow and documentation.
    Involved in System User Acceptance Testing & offering Business Units support and training in all bank Digital Lending Solutions.
    Using his/her customer experience and credit expertise to wow customers at every point of their lending journey and prompt resolution to the issues raised.
    Monitoring market trend and carrying out competitive analysis of the Digital Lending market with an intent to continuously innovate around online customer journey with enhanced customer experience and satisfaction, especially on Digital platforms
    Providing support and training continually to bank staff on new systems, products and policy updates.
    Ensuring the Portfolio management of Digitally Lent facilities across the regions.

    Essential Knowledge

    Excellent understanding of both Credit and IT policies and procedures
    Excellent understanding of competitor market trends on Channel lending
    Excellent knowledge of Central Bank of Kenya Prudential & Risk guidelines.
    In-depth knowledge of systems utilized by the Credit Function. Ability to interpret the API xmls, especially from Finacle, will be an added advantage.
    Expert knowledge; exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness. Leads the development of highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts. Guides and transfers knowledge to his team.

    Key Critical Competencies

    A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
    Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
    The ability to work on own initiative and manage  own workload to meet deadlines.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to decipher technical language into business language.
    Customer Centric with the ability to offer customers to a different channel based on their channel of choice.
     Strong business acumen
    Solid background of software lifecycle
    Strong disciplined operating rhythm
    Strong Credit background
    Experience in facilitating workshops and focus groups

    Requirements:

    University degree or equivalent
    At least 6 years relevant banking experience, 3 of which should have been in Credit
    Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations
    Experienced in project management will be an added advantage
    Able to operate in a performance driven organization
    In-depth knowledge of Central bank Prudential and Risk Guidelines.

    Apply via :

    imbank.bamboohr.com

  • Programme Associate, (Programme Implementation), GS-6, FT ESARO

    Programme Associate, (Programme Implementation), GS-6, FT ESARO

    How can you make a difference? 
    This post will provide administrative support to the  Programme Implementation (PI) team. It will also carry out data collection and analysis to enable the team to advance its agenda to ensure quality and efficiency in the development, management and monitoring of government and civil society partnerships, including the use of the associated e-Platforms (eTools, UNPP, InSight, Vision, RAM) and analytics that can extracted from these systems
    Summary of Responsibilities

    Carry out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for programme section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.  Also, for preparation of travel or contracts as needed.
    Participate in HACT assurance planning and discussions and support the development and completion of HACT plans through research, collection, analysis and reporting of related information/data to facilitate planning and priority setting for HACT activities.
    Support the PI team section in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations.
    Review assessments and programme assurance reports to identify areas of high-priority weaknesses related to the implementation of HACT and keep supervisor/partners informed of these findings for timely action and/or intervention by the team.
    Support in planning of webinars, and inputs to power point presentations.
    Collaborate in facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) and PDs for RO sections.
    Support capacity development activities related to programme development and implementation by collaboration in preparation of training materials and participating in exercises for all implementing partnership systems including eWP, UNPP, eTools, eZHACT, PRP.
    Prepare, monitor and report information for PI section on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results, including supporting oversight and analysis of the same for ESAR COs. Illustrative examples include but are not limited to:

    Analysis of use of UNPP in CSO IP selection in 2023
    Selection modalities (open vs direct)
    Funding trend shifts for localization
    Impairment monitoring
    DCT monitoring including on expired grants

    Benchmark monitoring (dates from submitted to signed)
    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
    Minimum requirements:

    Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the organization’s work. A Bachelor’s degree in a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience, or an additional two years with a Master’s degree.
     Work Experience: At least six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required. Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
    Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

    Desirable:

    In-depth knowledge of programme  administration which underpins UNICEF regional and country office programme/project operations, including monitoring and evaluation processes.
    Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities.
    High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.
    Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
    Strong office management skills.
    High attention to detail.
    Ability to effectively manage the section’s material resources and monitor its budget. 
    Good analytical skills.
    Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint.
    Assets: Experience with Unicef ePlatforms for Programme including eTools, UNPP, eWP, RAM.
    Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Consultancy – Senior Talent & Capability Manager

    Consultancy – Senior Talent & Capability Manager

    Purpose of role:

    The role is highly visible to a large cross-section of key and senior stakeholders, which will typically involve many critical leadership roles that significantly impact the organization’s ability to achieve key strategic outcomes/BIG wins.  The TCM will be an expert in the resourcing, hiring, and talent planning process and will be a coach and mentor to their client group and will model our values enabling a high standard of best practice and facilitating brilliant talent moves and hires – while providing advice and guidance to functional units and HR stakeholders on their input to a robust multi-year talent plan and the on-going monitoring of that plan

    Key Responsibilities:

    Demonstrates a deep understanding of the organizational strategic objectives and priorities to ensure the execution of LG’s talent agenda; Supports the definition and delivery of the talent and capability development framework required to support the execution of Living Good’s strategy.
    Work collaboratively to shape and define the approach and key milestones to implement these strategies, including shaping key talent and performance processes across LG; accountable for strengthening the succession pools through talent internal career pathways and external acquisition; develops plans and interventions to ensure a high quality of delivery; utilizes tools that enable the resourcing process and search for ways to innovate and drive improvements.
    Contribute to the positioning of LG’s Global Employer Brand to ensure top-of-mind awareness as a preferred employer in all the countries where we have teams.
    Deploy creative sourcing strategies to attract best-in-class talent for todays and tomorrow’s LG business needs while developing robust succession pipelines for key positions.
    Be a true business partner and coach for hiring managers and HR Managers in all talent discussions to ensure the right balance of talent buying, borrowing, and building decisions.
    Provide oversight and technical expertise in the design, delivery, and evaluation of technical as well as Leadership learning interventions.
    Lead the annual talent management process while linking outcomes from the annual performance management cycle, Talent Reviews, and annual learning needs for teams and individuals.

    Qualifications & Experience Required

    First degree in Industrial psychology, Social Sciences and any other related field.
    Membership with an accredited HR professional body.
    A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage.
    A Chartered Human resource professional will be an added advantage.
    At least 6 year’s experience of engaging with multi senior stakeholders/clients in a fast-paced matrixed business environment.
    Specialist experience in Talent Acquisition as well as in a large or fast-growing organization, preferably a multinational organization.
    Proven track record of managing senior to mid-career level recruitment with a strong appreciation of global trends and best practices in Talent management.
    Have a pragmatic approach to problem-solving with the ability to generate insight from data and derive action plans for continuous improvement.
    Possess exceptional internal consulting skills and be able to influence action and change with stakeholders.
    A good listener who persuasively conveys opinions and recommendations
    Bilingual in French is a plus.

    Apply via :

    livinggoods.applytojob.com

  • Regional Human Resources Generalist

    Regional Human Resources Generalist

    Your Background & Skills

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or directly related field required.
    6+ years of demonstrated regional HR experience.
    Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role in positions of increasing responsibility.
    Demonstrated experience effectively working with a large group of individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, and national backgrounds.
    Ability to deal with ambiguity and work collaboratively in a team environment.
    Strong creative problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and implement practical solutions.
    Must have strong influencing skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Internationally recognized professional certification such as GPHR, PHRi, etc.
    Experience delivering effective presentations and training material to a variety of audiences.
    Must be able to research and learn employment law for various countries within the regions supported by this position.
    Experience conducting and managing sensitive investigations.
    Experience compiling and presenting accurate and timely periodic reports.
    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
    Experience working and living in the region.
    Proficient language skills in English.
    Proficient skills in major regional languages.
    Must have strong influencing skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Ability to research and learn employment law for various countries within the regions supported.
    Strong creative problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and implement practical solutions.
    Strong ability to deal with ambiguity and work collaboratively in a team environment.
    Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in the country and region.

    Your Daily Tasks

    Collaborates effectively with members of the HR headquarters team to provide comprehensive, timely, and equitable HR support to IREX’ country and regional staff.
    Meets regularly with local managers to ensure that they are carried along in the implementation of IREX policies and procedures.
    Provides training to managers and staff on IREX policies, procedures and processes.
    Maintains in-depth knowledge of country and regional legal requirements related to management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
    Acts as the primary point of contact for recruiting, onboarding and orientation; performance management; learning and development, and off- boarding related exit surveys.
    Coordinates collection and analysis of global/country/regional HR data, metrics, and trends to provide insights to regional and country leadership, contributing to positive, program-focused outcomes.
    Acts as point of contact for employee relations for IREX country and regional staff and collaborates and/or escalates issues as needed to ensure resolution.
    Provides IREX country leaders with consultative HR support relating to the people and issues that impact their programs, in a manner consistent with global/country/regional HR best practice.
    Participates within the larger HR team to share ideas, develop standard practices and implement best practices across IREX programs.
    Designs and streamlines processes in collaboration with others on the HR team to develop an improved HR experience across the global IREX team.
    Tracks performance review dates and generates reminders; coordinates timely and accurate completion of personnel transactions for all changes and end of service activity.
    Manages and coordinates the implementation of the HCMS, UltiPro, across country and regional offices.
    Maintains country and regional staff records appropriately and with appropriate approval
    Ensures all country staff records are properly uploaded in IKFO, UltiPro and global HR drives.
    Reviews and maintains all internal documents, notices, and templates; makes necessary adjustments after seeking feedback from key stakeholders.
    Responsible for providing technical support to country offices upon request and, when necessary, update and review of country Handbook and Addendum submissions, and develop local salary scales, and local benefit summaries, etc.
    Assists with all internal and external audit requests relating to HR files and benefits; and ensures that HR assessment findings identified during reviews and audits are appropriately resolved.
    Works with project staff to provide guidance and support in the areas of performance management, employee relations issues, local compensation planning, onboarding, off- boarding, professional development, and HR policies to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
    Creates, updates, and manages standardized tools to provide holistic approaches to employment life cycle for local staff, Expats and TCNs for all IREX projects.
    Maintains a reliable and centrally accessible reference system for country and regional HR. Ensures country office HR manuals, employment letters, country supplements, employee handbooks, HR policies and procedures are   developed, continuously monitored and are compliant with local laws, HQ standards and HR best practices. For country offices that are non-compliant, ensures a plan exists in each field office to achieve full compliance; supports and monitors this plan until full compliance is achieved.
    Reviews employee agreements/templates and project policy manuals to ensure compliance with applicable policies and local law.
    Works to ensure transparent and legally compliant full-cycle recruitment process is in place for each project and is line with IREX’s hiring guidelines.
    Develops materials for country staff onboarding and orientation and adapts materials used by HQ recruitment team for use in country hire orientations, including translations, where appropriate.
    Conducts new hire onboarding session for all newly hired local staff.
    Ensures quality new hire orientations to integrate new hires successfully into IREX.
    Works with colleagues to develop targeted professional development for country staff; and ensures that local staff take advantage of existing professional development opportunities.
    Reviews job descriptions, prepares job postings, posts jobs, screens resumes, interviews candidates and conducts comprehensive employment reference and background screens.
    Ensures country personnel actions are filed appropriately in the country database system.
    Creates, distributes, and tracks country-based staff surveys and training evaluations.
    Conducts in-person and desk audit of country HR personnel files as needed.
    Develops and implements a systematic approach to organizing, tracking, and documenting all HR compliance-related activities in the field offices.
    Maintains database that contains HR country profiles that include country specific mandatory and statutory benefits, country profiles for benefits, compensation, and labor codes.
    Supports audit process by conducting regional and country HR desk audits, when required, in-person country HR audits to ensure compliance with local labor law and IREX standards and procedures, and follows up on corrective action where required with relevant local staff.
    Works directly with supervisor to develop country and regional portion of HR budget.
    Reviews country budget with Director of HR periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
    Identifies and trains interns or designated staff in each country office to enable them to serve as the HR point of contact (PoC) for their office and appropriately support adherence to IREX policies and procedures.
    Works with other teams to provide guidance for all phases of the country office lifecycle including project start-ups, project maintenance, and project closeout.
    Partners with program staff and local PoC to understand the areas of greatest HR needs in the country offices and develop a plan and initiatives to support these needs.
    Manages and resolves basic employee relations issues, consulting supervisor as always.
    Supports investigation of sensitive employee relation matters, under supervision of supervisor.
    Ensures that all exiting country staff (local staff, expats and TCNs) receive and complete exit interview surveys and where appropriate in-person exit interviews.
    Provides support to employees and managers on country and regional HR issues, including answering questions, researching, and resolving issues, and processing related paperwork.
    Conducts compensation survey and aligns ranges appropriately, at least every two years.
    May supervise the work of interns and other junior staff on an ongoing basis as appropriate.
    Provide HR services to other countries or regions as assigned.
    All other duties as assigned.

    Apply via :

    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • Basic Services Manager Social Housing Manager Policy and Advocacy Manager Senior Procurement Officer Senior Finance Officer MEAL Manager HR Assistant Executive Assistant to the National Director

    Basic Services Manager Social Housing Manager Policy and Advocacy Manager Senior Procurement Officer Senior Finance Officer MEAL Manager HR Assistant Executive Assistant to the National Director

    JOB PURPOSE

    Reporting to the Programs Director, Basic Services Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation and monitoring of interventions on WASH, waste management and energy related to household use in Kenya. The purpose of the position is to support the improvement of access to sustainable WASH, waste management and energy services and over all wellbeing of communities. In carrying out the work, this basic services professional interacts with other subject matter specialist at the national office, staff in the field offices and partner organizations

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Line Manage the Basic Services Team and new and better ways to assist and managed all the phases of the Basic Services activities including but not limited to; beneficiary selection, project planning, field assistant, project implementation and evaluation.
    Lead the team in the development of the business on basic services (WASH, waste management and energy).
    Conduct technical assessments and data analysis of WASH services.
    Plan and organize capacity building programs for community water management, water quality surveillance and response planning, sanitation and hygiene promotion.
    Support the design and implementation of basic services (WASH, waste management and energy) infrastructure related activities within Kenya.
    Ensure efficiency and delivery om innovative WASH solutions to accelerate trend of access with analysis of potential and sector environment.
    Develop Bill of Quantities, and tender documents when necessary.
    Prepare and launch tender bidding procedure for contractor(s) when necessary.
    Supervise the engineering works related to WASH projects in the region.
    Inspect and certify all WASH, waste management and energy infrastructure before contractors are paid, when necessary.
    Provide technical expertise related to the planned WASH infrastructure works carried out by projects.
    Ensure that expenditures and budgets are well-monitored and activities are implemented and completed within budget and on schedule.
    Ensure that all basic services infrastructure is within the acceptable sector and country standards.
    Ensure critical gaps in information, knowledge and understanding relating to water supply, water safety, water resource management and sanitation and hygiene promotion are recognized and addressed by stakeholders in the HFHK’s programs.
    Draw a capacity building plan and build capacity of HFHK staff on basic services projects.
    Develop technical resources (e.g. strategic framework, standard operating procedures, manuals) to guide basic services Infrastructure interventions, drawing from international best practices, along with field specific observations.
    Develop clear infrastructure monitoring tools (e.g. checklists).
    Participate and represent HHFK in national cluster meetings related to basic services and work closely with all stakeholders
    Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
    Coordinate closely his or her activities with Program Manager to ensure proper planning, organizing, facilitating and monitoring of projects at the field offices
    Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team to conduct project monitoring and evaluation of basic services projects.
    Support the resource development team in resource mobilization.
    Document and manage the resources generated from basic services projects monitoring and evaluation for improving future program quality.
    Ensure proper filing of documents; ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
    Support National offices to write basic services reports and submit to the donors.

    KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES / INDICATORS

    Enhanced funding and portfolio of projects for Basic Services
    Increased target reach of basic services
    Deepened engagement with external stakeholders groups
    High team capacity and performance on basic services
    Compliance and adherence to available SOP’s and Guidelines
    Quality project and technical reports

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in civil, Mechanical engineering or Geological Engineering. Master’s Degree preferred. Candidates with a background in business administration with equivalent WASH experience in the field may also apply.
    Clear understanding of WASH-waste management-energy nexus.
    Strong project management background with the ability to implement projects within budget and time frame.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

    Ability to think strategically to place WASH beyond “business as usual”; resourceful and creative.
    A high level of diplomacy and networking skills; cross-cultural sensitivity.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Good organizational skills including accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
    Ability to work under minimal or no supervision, while also able to be a team player and ready to work in a team building environment
    Adult training skills, as well as capacity building, facilitation and presentation skills.
    Report and grant writing skills.

    EXPERIENCE

    Minimum 6 years’ experience in basic services infrastructure projects (tender procedure, design, planning, implementation, budgeting, reporting, evaluation, and monitoring) and good understanding of current WASH sector trends and indicators.
    Clearly understand development and disaster WASH contexts and must have some years of experience working in both contexts.
    Experience working with multiple donors and understand donor requirements and how to meet them

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    If your background, experience and competence match the job specifications, please submit your CV & motivation letter as a single file to hr@hfhkenya.org by Thursday 18 July 2024 with the position applied for in the subject line.Indicate in the subject of the email: HR AssistantIndicate in the subject of the email: Executive Assistant to the National Director

    Apply via :

    hr@hfhkenya.org

  • DCC Project Coordinator

    DCC Project Coordinator

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Review client development plans to determine compliance before circulation to the DCC Committee.
    Undertake effective consultation with customers before and during all works concerning their property.
    Providing required information to clients and contractors on policies, parcel plans, building development, etc. Ensure contractors onsite understand DCC policies, parcel plans, building development, design specifications and contractors’ code.
    Manage, track and coordinate development approvals. Organise and monitor schedules and see that deadlines are met.
    Liaison between DCC, the clients, contractors, regulators, the TCL delivery team and other interested parties.
    Attend appropriate site meetings and resident involvement meetings.
    Complete any necessary research on practices and ensure that development policies align with the industry regulations.
    Conduct routine site visits to ensure strict adherence to submitted and approved development plans and quality artistry. Prepare detailed reports on deviations in artistry, construction activity or schedules, and appropriate recommendations.
    Prepare and submit detailed analytical reports as scheduled to provide decision-makers with reliable and accurate information on the status of ongoing DCC projects.
    Develop and present architectural design proposals, renders, drawings, specifications, and budgets for Tatu City projects.
    Review the masterplan precincts and also give land use recommendations for the various urban zones in Tatu City.

    REQUIREMENTS
    Hard skills and experience:

    Training in urban design, architecture, construction management, and project management.
    The person eligible for this role should have a minimum of 6 years experience in construction or project management. Experience in HSE will be an added advantage.
    Demonstrated ability to monitor several projects from inception to completion.
    Particular attention will be made to experience in reporting ability.

    Please send your updated resume to DCCProjectCoordinator@tatucity.com by July 30, 2024, and indicate ‘‘DCC Project Coordinator” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    DCCProjectCoordinator@tatucity.com

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    Obstetric & Gynecology Consultant

    Requirements
    The successful candidate will be fully responsible to provide high standard of clinical practice and expertise in the assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients in obstetrics & gynecology. He should be involved in continuous quality improvement activities of the department and hospital to achieve the goals of Shalom Group of Hospitals.
    He must have obtained

    Specialist recognition and practicing license from KPMDC
    Professional Indemnity

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    Senior DevOps Engineer

    We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions to support our software development and deployment processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills and the ability to mentor DevOps engineers.
    Embedded within the Digital Health Team, this role will report to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in the development and implementation of automation, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines.

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    Lead and manage the DevOps team, providing guidance and support.
    Design and implement automation tools and frameworks for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.
    Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable deployments.
    Collaborate with development and operations teams to identify and address bottlenecks in the software development lifecycle.
    Monitor and manage infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability.
    Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application development, deployment, and operations.
    Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.
    Implement and maintain version control systems, configuration management tools, and other DevOps-related technologies.
    Continuously improve processes and tools to enhance efficiency and productivity.
    Implement and maintain configuration management tools.
    Drive regular review of the overall infrastructure setup and lead key interventions to improve security, operational efficiency, and cost savings.
    Participate in the analysis and documentation of requirements for development of new or improved infrastructure automation.
    Mentor and train DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
    Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in DevOps.

    Education and Experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.
    6+ years of professional experience in a DevOps role, and experience in managing Linux based infrastructure.
    Proven experience in leading and managing a team.
    Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)/CKAD, Hashicorp Certified Terraform Associate 03) will be an added advantage.

    Skills and Competencies:

    Strong expertise in cloud platforms AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, etc.), GCP and Azure services.
    Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes for container management and orchestration.
    Hands on experience with DevOps tools and technologies, such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions and other CI/CD tools.
    Experience in one or more programming languages, preferably Python and JavaScript.
    Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
    Linux system administration, monitoring, security best practices, networking, and logging.
    Strong expertise in shell scripting, Java, or Python.
    Working knowledge of databases both RDBS and NoSQL.
    Knowledge of networking devices such as Firewalls, Load Balancers, etc. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
    Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
    Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
    Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with evolving technologies and industry best practices.
    Strong expertise working with command-line tools on Linux or another UNIX-like operating system.
    Experience with version control systems such as Git.
    Familiarity with open-source platforms and tools such as Digital Global Goods (CHT, CommCare, OpenSRP, OpenMRS, OpenLMIS, DHIS2, etc.) would be advantageous.
    Bilingual in French is a plus.

    Apply via :

    livinggoods.applytojob.com