Job Experience: Experience of 6 years

Agribusiness Services Advisor

Job Description

This position is part of an SNV Country Organisation and works within Kenya on the Climate Resilient Agribusiness for Tomorrow (CRAFT) project.
The Advisor specializes in agriculture/agribusiness, and business development services providing technical insights and advisory services on products and interventions to the CRAFT project. The Advisor gives input to the country Project Manager and project partners to meet the agreed objectives and realize successful interventions. The Advisor identifies opportunities and areas for improvement, to ensure quality delivery. The ultimate objective for this position is to contribute to ensuring sustainability and long-term impact as SMEs and farmers transition to adopting CSA practices and more cooperatives, service providers, investors, and other stakeholders adopt CRAFT approaches and products.
The Agribusiness Services Advisor reports directly to the overall Programme Manager for CRAFT East Africa and the Kenya Country Director and collaborates closely with the agriculture global sector team.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

The Agri-Food & BDS Advisor will be responsible for guiding the adoption of climate-smart technologies by farmers and SMEs. The BDS Advisor will be responsible for guiding the adoption of climate-smart technologies by farmers and SMEs.
S/he will advise on specific climate-smart interventions and extension systems in the business cases for scaling.
Provide support to SMEs and farmer groups/cooperatives on the most appropriate climate integration strategies, which enhances the income of producers/agribusiness.
S/he has the responsibility of the development and implementation of business cases sustainability strategies whereby climate-smart agriculture interventions are integrated into the value chain from an agronomic, financial, and inclusion perspective.

Specific tasks:

Support, coordinate, and provide technical assistance to businesses on specific areas of need identified.
Support the scaling of profitable climate-smart innovations with smallholder farmers in collaboration with the research partners.
Support SMEs in developing strategies for the promotion, market uptake, and scaling of evidence-based climate-smart technologies.
Contribute to improved service delivery to farmers by cooperatives in collaboration with consortium partners.
Support scaling with linkages between farmers, cooperatives, public and private service providers, SME’s and other relevant stakeholders.
Set up coaching programs on agribusiness management for female entrepreneurs and youth.
Support agribusiness platforms to promote, advise and jointly agree on climate-proofing value chains, policy recommendations and climate-smart investments.
Incentivize and coach strategic service providers to scale selected CSA practices and technologies together with agribusinesses.
Contribute to country MEL activities.

Qualifications

University degree in a relevant field; Agribusiness, Agricultural Economy. A Master’s degree is an added advantage,
Minimum of 6 years’ experience working with or in Agribusiness, preferably in the prioritized commodities (pulses, oilseed, potatoes, and grains).
Knowledge of the prioritized commodities in Kenya, preferably also at the global level.
Experience in Climate Change financing, agribusiness development, and climate-smart agriculture.
Ability and demonstrated experience in designing and implementing of private sector-oriented interventions.
Experience in female and youth entrepreneurship programs.
Strong agribusiness relationship management experience and focus with the ability to stimulate trust and confidence with clients and investors including managing various stakeholders.
Understanding of climate change risk management and inclusion of smallholder producers into the supply chain.
Excellent communication (written and oral), reporting and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
Flexible approach to take on additional responsibilities as assigned/delegated by the Country Project Manager.
Willingness to travel to all project locations.

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November 2, 2024
Practice Manager, Hybrid networks

The Practice Manager, Hybrid Networks primary objective will be to lead, drive and build a regionally consistent and sustainable Networking practice aligned to and in support of the overall business strategy. The manager will fulfil business development, practice development and product management functions that accelerate regional success within the Hybrid Network business units. He/she must ensure that the regional or global practice and business is grown in line with the global solutions and services strategy. This employee will drive the transformation and growth for selling the practice across the region.

Working at NTT
Key roles and responsibilities:
Strategic Alignment

The Practice Manager will work closely with the top Executive and a variety of internal stakeholders to develop, enable, and ensure the execution of the Networking and related practice strategy. They will align business unit specific KPI metrics and reporting across all countries or regions and group project management bodies. They provide thought leadership and will continuously research and ensure the implementation of the latest, best practice methods and tools that will align to the achievement of the group strategy. This employee will be directly involved in solution development and go-to-market activities and build a strategy that is consulting and client-led.
The Practice manager will be responsible for the strategic management of vendor alliances and relationships relevant to their domain. He/she will ensure compliance with and alignment with the requirements for maintaining the relevant vendor certifications and will drive execution of vendor alliances within the TS Business.

Operations And Efficiency Management

The Practice Manager will manage business operations to ensure the achievement of business goals. They will contribute to the development of policies and procedures and operating plans that will enable the achievement of the overall business unit strategy. This employee will be responsible for the budget for the business unit as aligned to their geographic span and ensure that profitability and financial performance, including the management of partner rebates.
This individual will take corrective action to ensure efficient operations consistent with strategic objectives, operational plans and goals, and profit and loss. They provide the necessary oversight to ensure that the business unit is achieving client and financial goals by providing regular reviews and reporting on progress against strategic programs and projects related to the business unit. The Practice Manager will drive execution to ensure the achievement of business unit goals within their territory.

Practice Development

The Practice Manager Networking will be responsible for the establishment and confirmation of practice management leadership capabilities. They will work with the regions and countries to establish and manage the most appropriate practice management team and structure to align to internal business units and market requirements. They provide the necessary governance and oversight to ensure that Dimension Data is achieving client and financial project management goals by providing regular reviews and reporting on progress against strategic programmes and projects. This individual will lead and facilitate regular regional or global practitioner or delivery training activities on relevant topics and subject matter and will build and maintain a regional community of practice where information and best practices can be shared. This employee will advise leadership on the principles and values of the practice, IT automation and continuous delivery.
The Practice Manage Networking will also create standards and tools for new solution architecture and delivery continuous delivery frameworks that will promote and establish a reliable practice within Dimension Data and a contender in the market. They will define the approach to lifecycle management for the assets created and build a skills pool to roll out to clients within the regions. This employee will create continuous integration for tooling to support regions with automated build, test and deployment with a focus on continuous improvement in quality delivery.

Business Development

The Practice Manager Hybrid Networks will assume the role of “go-to-market” lead for the practice and align sales with key opportunities. He/She will work closely with Marketing and Sales to support regional sales by providing training sessions to sales employees and assisting with the determination of pipeline necessary to achieve regional targets, including the development of short-term incentive programs. This employee drives the regional implementation of deployment pipelines to achieve key strategic business outcomes. They will directly support strategic deals and client engagement practices and mentor local and regional teams, accordingly, providing subject matter expertise on RFPs/RFIs.
This employee will measure Practice success and promote thought leadership by developing white papers and capturing and disseminating cases studies with region as well as speaking at events.
They will support the regional marketing and demand generation activities through the provision of advice to the regional teams. They will drive the region and countries to ensure that they are equipped with the appropriate skills and ability to sell operational expense services.

Go-To-Market Initiatives

The Practice Manager will manage the execution of the go-to-market strategies and tactical plans for the business unit. The individual will determine the go-to-market program goals and benchmarks, ensuring that these are tracked and monitored. He/she will develop the go-to-market scorecard and/or dashboard and associated metrics and develop and manage the go-to-market budget for the business unit. The Practice Manager will need to mobilise specialised sales for the business unit with the ability to overlay sales teams in the relevant account teams.

Product Management

The Practice Manager will oversee the business unit’s product/portfolio lifecycle and in so doing take responsibility for the strategic planning and tactical activities required for product growth and management. This individual works closely with a variety of organisations to ensure that the business growth opportunities are realised and defines and agrees product/product portfolio strategies. He/she will specify market requirements for current and future products by conduction market research supported by client engagement sessions.
The Practice Manager will drive new offers, enhancements and upgrades of the relevant product or product portfolio through the Global Service Introduction Process. This individual will develop and implement group go-to-market plans, working with all departments to ensure execution thereof. He/she will manage the partnership and alliance strategy for the relevant product or product portfolio, analysing requirements for the particular product or product portfolio.

Stakeholder Management

The Practice Manager will work with the region to establish and manage the most appropriate structure to align to the business units and manage requirements. The individual will provide the necessary governance and oversight to ensure that Dimension Data is achieving client and financial management goals by providing regular reviews and reporting on progress against strategic programs and projects. He/she will engage with key clients to understand their business and provide innovative solutions to address client pain points through the service we provide.

Financial Management

The Practice Manager will take responsibility for implementing and managing the business unit’s annual budget for their geographical span. The individual will manage profit and loss of the business unit and ensure that the required funding to support strategic transformational projects has been considered. He/she makes decisions that could impact the business unit and organisation’s profitability.

People Management

The Practice Manager acts as a people manager within the unit. The individual will ensure the full utilisation of resources and provides leadership and motivates employees towards the fulfilment of the business unit and organisation’s mission. He/she will contribute to the development and management processes that enable the management function as a team. The individual will develop and maintain a viable succession plan that covers all critical management positions within the business unit.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

Bachelor’s (graduate) degree in business or technology fields
Relevant Certifications such CCIE, CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Data Centre, ITIL Certifications, F5, Fortinet or any other related Certifications.

Experience required:

Demonstrated years of relevant experience in a pre-sales/sales role
At least 6 years’ experience working with Network Solutions, Security solutions, Data Canter Solutions, and other related technologies.
Experience in leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies.
Strong leadership and conflict management skills
Must have analytical skills enabling quick and meaningful understanding of customer needs and goals.
Good communications and presentation skills, with the ability to operate comfortably at and beyond client senior executive levels.
Strong negotiating skills and ability to persuade and maintain multilevel relationships within prospects and clients.
Good documentation skills – ability to write formal proposals which may include a demonstrable understanding of the business and an ability to articulate the ROI.
Commitment to the concepts of technology enabled, value-added selling.
Must be able to demonstrate business awareness.
Proven success prospecting, building a pipeline, moving opportunities through the sales cycle; proposing, presenting, and discussing solutions Technology Leads and other decision-makers.
Great project management skills, including organization, planning, time management and prioritization

What will make you a good fit for the role?

The Practice Manager is a thought leader in the industry and is recognised by industry peers for out of the box thinking, knowledge and creativity. He/she demonstrates good knowledge of the industry, market trends, the competitive landscape and development in the technology industry. The individual is an exceptional leader and demonstrates influencing skills with the ability to add value quickly.
He/she presents as purposeful, articulate and very confident with a strong understanding of international/multi-national challenges. He/she displays maturity in the work environment and is energetic and visibly passionate. He/she is a resilient self-starter, not afraid of creating internal controversy through alternative thinking and execution. The Practice manager is an inspiring leader of people and natural mentor and coach to more junior employee.
He/she should possess excellent communication skills (both verbally and written) and employ these skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders at a senior level. He/she maintains integrity, demonstrate reliability, and recognise their direct reports, whilst building a cohesive team. This individual is a charismatic leader that inspires the solutions leadership organisation to achieve the set performance targets.

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November 2, 2024
Energy and Environment Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION
Females are highly encouraged to Apply.
What we are looking for:
In the current strategy period, NRC Kenya is strengthening its response to address the impacts of climate change on the displacement affected and to reduce our own programming and operational environmental footprint. NRC’s stated ambition within its 2022-2025 Country Strategy is for “people we serve to have access to sustainable, clean and cost-effective energy options which reduce environmental impact in target areas”. NRC has the ambitions to institutionalize climate and energy and to dedicate adequate resources and capacities to ensure that displaced populations have access to reliable, clean, affordable and sustainable energy that will improve their living conditions at home, across the community and contribute to self-reliance.
The Energy and Environment Specialist (EES) will oversee and offer technical leadership for the Kenya Country Programme (covering both Kenya and Tanzania programmes) in relation to Energy and Environment (E&E) interventions in NRC’s areas of operation. The EES will lead the coordination, quality response, project management, and reporting of activities under NRC’s E&E programmes and will support and provide technical supervision of E&E interventions for the Kenya Country programme delivered through NRC’s partners. The EES will be responsible for programme design, lessons sharing, assessment, coordination, leadership and overseeing emergency responses, with and through in-country local actors in collaboration with partner organisation programme leads, Programme Managers, Head of Programmes, Regional Office technical teams and relevant programme and support departments, including safety and security. The EES will also lead NRC’s positioning on cash and market-based E&E initiatives, and will facilitate the harmonisation of approaches and methodologies across programmes with partners. A key area of collaboration and codesigning programmes will be with the private sector.
The EES will be responsible for strengthening and coordinating implementation of the NRC strategic ambitions on clean energy access and mitigation of negative environmental impact of NRC’s programmes and will support the Country Office in the development of programming solutions. They will develop relevant approaches and tools, including for capacity building, technical guidance and resource mobilization plans to support NRC Country Office where energy is integrated into programmes, addressing the needs of population affected by displacement.
What you will do:
Key objectives for this role include:

Responsible for ensuring compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures in relation to the relevant thematic area while contributing to the development of policies, strategies, tools and new approaches with a focus on innovation and piloting.
Support the development of country strategies on clean energy access initiatives and indicators.
Responsible for providing strategic advice, technical support and capacity-building support to NRC’s partners on relevant clean energy solutions implementation plans in line with global policies and strategies.
Support the development of climate and clean energy programme design and approaches for NRC Core Competencies.
Support institutional and private sector partnerships development for clean energy access.

Specific Responsibilities:

Manage mapping on Climate Adaptation in humanitarian response in the country and present recommendations to Country Management.
Responsible to map potential partnerships for NRC within climate and environment core competency and provide recommendation to the country management team. In addition, consolidate and signpost donor policy minimum environmental standards and climate adaptation funding opportunities.
Generate and expand environmental assessment and programme adaptation cross-learning, including climate-proofing in NRC’s programmes sectors guidance, and produce a regular ‘analysis and learning report’ – including summaries of all NEAT+ assessments and findings of past or ongoing projects.
Capacity build and support roll out of environmental screening, including through the NEAT+ tool, to NRC’s partners and humanitarian partners.
Conduct analysis on the effects of climate change on displacement affected communities and their coping strategies to these and disseminate regularly to improve knowledge and expertise within NRC.

Please download the detailed job description to learn about all the responsibilities as the above are just a snapshot.
What you will bring:
Generic professional competencies:
Generic professional competencies for this position:

Academic qualifications: Advanced university degree in engineering, electrical engineering, sustainable development studies, environmental management, energy technology, or relevant fields.
Experience: A minimum of six years of relevant professional experience in a private sector and/or energy provider, management consulting or auditor/consulting firm; investment firm or social enterprise with energy/infrastructure focus; or UN/humanitarian/development agency working directly on operationalising clean energy solutions.
Experience of delivering learning and development as part of programme development and capacity building
Direct experience designing and implementing development/humanitarian projects a highly desirable advantage
Experience in complex and volatile contexts

Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Demonstrated experience in the design and application of energy and environment solutions, including renewable energy.
Experience in the planning, design, budgeting and management of energy and environment systems and projects.
Extensive knowledge of financial, regulatory and/or policy frameworks, renewable energy financial management.
Familiarity with renewable energy business development and pilot programming is an asset.
Familiarity with other non-solar-based energy solutions (biogas, biomass, hydraulic, wind)
Ability to meet reporting deadlines, manage budgets and complete quarterly and yearly reporting.
Fluency in English both written and verbal.

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November 2, 2024
Senior Accountant

Job Description
The Senior Accountant shall deputise the Financial Accountant and be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination on a day to day basis of financial and accounting functions relating to General Ledger.
Job Responsibilities
Financial Reporting

Assist in preparation of statutory financial statements and IFRS packs for Group companies.
Prepare Management Accounts and support schedules including cash flow projections
Assist in Preparation of revised forecasts
Review/prepare audit working papers

Planning

Assist in preparation of budgets and reports

Staff Management

Monitor productivity and effectiveness of all GL Accounts section staff
Manage and motivate GL staff.
Keep staff informed and assist them when required

Monitoring & Controling

Prepare and produce accurate operating statements and review of iScala General Ledger.
Aid the financial accountant to monitor and manage iScala processing and closure from one period to another
Ensure General Ledger and Stock Ledger reconciliations are done
Prepare supplementary estimates required at Nairobi office
Manage Lintrack input, reports, integration with iScala and other General Ledger journals, supplier and customer invoices
Review Made Tea Statements

General Ledger

Review Debtors modules
Review Creditors modules

Taxation

Collate withholding tax certificates and ensure that tax support schedules are prepared

Statutory Deductions

Check VAT returns
Ensure VAT audits are performed and follow up subsequent refund claims from KRA

General

Special assignments
Ensure that photocopy and filing of capital investment deduction documents for safekeeping is done
Relief duties when Financial Accountant is on leave

Other Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K)
Minimum 6 years’ relevant experience in an accounting environment, 2 years in a similar position.
Sound team management skills
Salaries and general office administration

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www.racg.co.ke

November 2, 2024
Business Development Officer – Health Underwriting Officer – Health Manager: IT Operations Internal Audit Officer

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for contributing to the growth of the Health Division business through identifying and pursuing sales opportunities as well as strategically engaging customers to meet annual sales targets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver the on-business targets in line with the company growth strategy.
Provide weekly quotations and new business reports to Head of Business Development Health Division.
Facilitate approval of quotations within the GA guidelines and follow through on their timely submission.
Undertake follow up on premium collections in a timely manner in accordance with the Company’s stipulated guidelines.
Adhere with existing credit control guidelines by participating in debtor listing.
Coordinate and maintain renewal retention as per set targets.
Undertake primary key account management through servicing existing health insurance business clients.
Pursue and secure new health business directly and through intermediaries as per set targets.
Participate in the process of risk acceptance as per the set guidelines.
Provide intermediary management from creation/adoption and ensure they are active.
Prepare and participate in the tendering process, securing and management of secured accounts.
Facilitate collection and updating of all clients KYCs documentation as per Company guidelines.
Review weekly sales reports as required against the projected target.
Advise cover terms to underwriting to enable timely and proper underwriting, scheme set up and other underwriting requirements. Attend scheme performance meetings and advice on measures to mitigate adverse claims experience.
Familiarize with the current market conditions and trends.
Review medical quotes approval to the determined premium amount.
Maintain excellent customer service with intermediaries and clients.
Participate in the improvement of current offerings by benchmarking with market trends.

Qualifications and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
Certification in Marketing or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage.

Experience

At least 6 years of experience in a similar role and industry

Competencies:
Technical Competencies

Proficiency in MS Package
Knowledge of insurance industry and concepts
Knowledge of insurance regulatory requirements
Demonstrated experience in sales and marketing of insurance services.
Knowledge of emerging trends in supply and demand of health insurance services and related market intelligence
Experience in managing stakeholders in the health insurance services ecosystem.

Behavioral Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Results driven and action oriented.
Collaborative team player with demonstrated ability to manage a team through delegation.
Agile mindset with demonstrated ability to manage tasks with competing deadlines.
High level of dependability, accountability, and ability to work independently.
Ability to empower colleagues.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated client focus.
Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

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If you meet the above minimum requirements, send your C.V to careers@gakenya.com indicate the position applied for on the email subject line to be received on or before 15th December 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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November 2, 2024
Accountant – 2 Positions

QUALIFICATIONS | EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Business
Administration, Business Management (Finance and Accounting option), or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) holder of professional qualification.
Have a minimum of six (6) years of work experience in Accounts, Audit or Finance.
Excellent Microsoft excel skills
Have experience in using an accounting software e.g sage, Microsoft dynamic is an added advantage

Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements can submit applications via the address below: recruit@spu.ac.ke. All applications should be submitted on or before Monday 11th December, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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recruit@spu.ac.ke

November 2, 2024
Research Associate

About the role:

The Research Associate will work closely with the Agricultural Economist in the GBPP project and Scientist, Agricultural Economist in Seed Equal Initiative in ensuring the smooth and efficient realization of the projects and supporting planned impact assessment activities.

Key responsibilities:
Support the Agricultural Economist in the GBPP project in:

Conducting stakeholder and market analyses
Organizing expert elicitation workshops
Organizing validation workshops and follows with potato experts.
Collecting secondary data for ex-ante foresight modeling.
Support the Scientist, Agricultural Economist in Seed Equal Initiative in:
Collecting primary/secondary data
Reviewing existing peer-reviewed literature
Econometric analyses.
Writing research drafts, policy briefs, communications

What are we looking for?

Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or related area with at least 6 years of relevant work experience.
Advanced statistical research analysis.
Advanced level of MS Office.
Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Hard working with ability to handle multiple work activities in an effective manner.
Scientific papers production and publishing
Experience in GAMS will be an added advantage.

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cgiar.zohorecruit.com

November 2, 2024
Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor

Job Description

The Regional Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation Advisor is responsible for ensuring a holistic and systemic approach to measuring and analyzing changes resulting from CRAFT, harvesting results of the interventions and external positioning.

The RMLE Advisor will:

Feed into quality implementation in the three countries in the different workstream, seeking for synergies, overarching learnings, and proof of concepts
Supervise the CRAFT’s monitoring, learning and evaluation (MLE) work, including developing and continuously enhancing the framework, systems and tools.
Coordinate the data collection, verification, and analysis, by working with SNV technical advisors and consultants for coherent evidence gathering, knowledge product development, and dissemination.
Ensure quality control and timeliness of BC support and TA and MLE deliverables, and execution of knowledge agenda

Key responsibilities:

Ensure the implementation of the CRAFT M&E strategy: Coordination of the country-based teams; coordination, monitoring and support of the implementation of the M&E strategy vis-à-vis consortium partners and national execution teams.
Provide quality assurance of the implementation of CRAFT: provide guidance to the countries on verification of activities, data quality assurance, monitoring of project performance, assurance of compliance with the requirements of the donor’s reporting; as such, oversees that the IATI (International Aid Transparency Initiative) and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) standards must be respected.
Lead the reporting of program results: responsible for high quality, accurate and reliable reporting of results at national and multi-country level. Verify and consolidate M&E data as well as reports from national projects.
Contribute to learning, action research and knowledge development: support the learning and knowledge management strategy designed and implemented throughout the programme.
Ensure synthesis, analysis and documentation on innovations, learnings and sharing of project insights and results
Ensure that the implementation teams and partners master the approaches and tools necessary to feed the M&E system.
Ensuring the measurement of gender and social inclusion aspects: Ensuring that the results of gender analysis are integrated into the M&E strategy. Supporting national teams to ensure appropriate gender measurement and social inclusion
Maintain the monitoring and evaluation database and the program dashboard, coordinate with the service provider.

Qualifications

Academic qualifications in relevant field required; preferably related to innovations and business management/international development. (Master’s degree is an added advantage)
Minimum of 6 years of work experience in providing advisory on inclusive business development, gender and social inclusion, and inclusive innovation preferred.
A strong understanding and experience in managing M&E processes and data for adaptive management.
Experience working in Agriculture and preferably Climate Change and private sector development.
Excellent skills in data management and learning tools/systems;
In-depth knowledge of results-based management (RBM), and theory of change (TOC) management, including baseline and disaggregated data (gender, income group, etc.) and their usage in implementation and M&E
Strong evidence-based writing skills
Ability to effectively engage with the private sector and civil society;
Highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills;
Strong strategic decision-making and excellent communication skills (written and oral), including reporting and presentation skills;
Fluency in both written and spoken English;
Willingness and ability to travel to project locations.

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November 2, 2024
Executive Director

Basic job summary:
The Executive Director will provide leadership for the development, execution, administration, and management of all functions and matters relating to fund raising, their support services, and relations with relevant stakeholders to meet the fundraising needs of Strathmore University.
Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide overall leadership, administration and development of the Foundation
In consultation with all relevant stakeholders, provide leadership and direction for the design, development and implementation of the University fundraising and endowment strategies.
Establish through consultation with DVC-PD and SUF board (through SUF board chair) long term and annual fund-raising goals, objectives and targets.
Develop and implement fund raising plans with clear delineation of roles and responsibilities, quantifiable metrics, and targets for productivity for self and staff in SUF and provide a quarterly and annual report on the achievements of those targets as appropriate.
Establish and maintain productive relationships with University’s potential donors including stewardship, donor recognition strategies in coordination with other units within the University.
Manage a personal portfolio of high amount donors through the fundraising stages and achieve pre-agreed targets at each stage.
Work in collaboration with relevant University units to understand the priorities across the University and facilitate the translation of those priorities into fundraising opportunities.
Work in collaboration with Strathmore University Alumni in programs seeking to involve alumni in advancing alumni relationships and where appropriate in University’s fundraising priorities.
Work collaboratively with the SU Marketing and Communications teams in the design, development, and implementation of a communications plan to promote the SUF mission to students, staff, alumni, current and prospective donors, and other university stakeholders.
Engage SU units to enhance the culture of fundraising, endowments, and philanthropy. Keep track of such activities and include them as part of the SUF reports with due recognition to such units.
Ensure that SUF strategies, policies and activities comply with all appropriate laws, Strathmore University policies and any specific donor agreements.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

At least a master’s degree in a management or closely related field from an accredited institution
Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or similar qualification including evidence of professional training in fundraising management.

Experience:

A minimum of six (6) years experience in leading a fundraising team preferably in a higher education or not-for-profit environment to raise a minimum of USD 3million per annum.
Evidence of developing innovative fundraising programs linking resource allocation to the program priorities and successfully executing such program(s) to achieve the pre-set targets.
Experience in planning, implementing, managing, and concluding major fundraising campaigns.
Demonstrated knowledge of the legal and ethical aspects of fundraising and obligations to donors and how to align them with Strathmore University values.
Existing high-level contacts with local, international, non-profit, public, and private sectors leaders.
Good knowledge of the current opportunities and challenges in higher education sector in general, and especially those in Africa.

Competencies and Attributes

Attention to detail including on time follow-up on agreed upon deliverables.
Ability to inspire, lead, manage and evaluate a team.
Excellent communication skills- oral and written to different levels of stakeholders.
Decision making, planning and organization skills to delegate where appropriate.
Ability to develop collaborations with other units that may have competing priorities.
The ability to prevent and/or solve problems with flexibility, timeliness, and creativity.
Have high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism

Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Executive Director Strathmore University Foundation”on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 12th December 2023.

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recruitment@strathmore.edu

November 2, 2024
Business Consulting, Enterprise Risk Manager

The Opportunity
As a manager, you will be addressing client issues and transformations relating to Enterprise Risk Management (covering both business and IT risk), Internal Audit, Program Risk Management, process and controls design and effectiveness, and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) implementations.
We will support you with career-long training and coaching to develop your skills to enable you to lead our clients’ transformations. As EY is a global leading service provider in this space, you will be working with the best of the best in a collaborative environment.
Your Key Responsibilities
This is a role where no two days are the same – so you’ll find yourself taking on plenty of new responsibilities as you go. You will be responsible for managing multiple client engagement teams at an executive level within the practice and the firm. You’ll work alongside clients and colleagues, delivering our solutions and contributing to growing our business and developing our people. If you’re flexible and ready to adapt to a constantly changing environment, there’s no better place to develop your skills. Since you’ll be working directly with clients, some travel will be required. Below are examples of expectations from your grade:

Effectively manage and motivate client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
Consistently deliver quality client services and manage expectations of client service delivery.
Monitor progress, manage risk, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client’s business.
Develop and maintain long-term relationships and networks with clients and internal EY Stakeholders.
Demonstrate deep technical capabilities and professional knowledge.
Possess in depth business acumen and demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate to new knowledge.
Remain current on new developments in consulting services capabilities and industry knowledge.

Your technical responsibilities

Coordinate the activities of the engagement team to ensure that all work is carried out efficiently, in line with the engagement plan and expectations.
Coach and train engagement team and help them throughout the engagement.
Plan, coordinate and carry out financial, operational, IT and special assignment audits on the operations across all organizational levels.
Manage the development of the strategic and operational audit plan / programs to audit the core and non-core operations.
Develop, review, and implement financial auditing programs for reviewing and appraising the soundness and adequacy of internal accounting controls, determining to which extent assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded from losses, and establishing the reliability of accounting data maintained in the books and records.
Develop, review, and implement operational auditing programs that are responsible for reviewing and determining the extent to which policies and procedures are followed.
Develop, review, and implement IT systems auditing programs that are responsible for reviewing the information technology systems and activities which convert, process, store, and transmit data accurately and completely, in an efficient fashion, with reasonable provision for security, and backup of data and data processing assets and recovery in the event of loss of either.
Develop, review, and implement special assignments and fraud auditing programs that deal with conducting special audit assignments and fraud related situations.
Investigate and recommend action to be taken when there are weaknesses in internal controls, compliance with policies and procedures and accuracy of financial information.
Develop, review, and enhance the risk management plan to manage and reduce exposure risks in relation to internal operations. The plan should cover worst-case scenarios of maximum risk as well as a risk mitigation strategy.
Develop methods and templates for identifying the source, problem, or event of each risk.
Develop and review periodic reports outlining the Internal Audit department’s performance over the engagement period.
Identify and report on risk using common risk identification methods such as objectives-based risk identification, scenario-based risk identification, common-risk checking, and risk charting.
Manage External Auditor relationship to complement audit activities and to ensure that duplication of work is avoided.
Monitor new concepts in auditing techniques and standards.
Monitor new developments in internal auditing and risk assessment techniques and ensure that activities are aligned with current leading practices.
Participate in an advisory capacity in periodic executive / senior management meetings whilst ensuring the effective communication and articulation of risks and opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success

Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills.
Leadership, teamwork, and client service skills
Demonstrates integrity, values, principles, and work ethic.

To qualify for the role, you must have

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accountancy, Commerce, Business, Risk Management, Industrial engineering, or other related discipline
A minimum of 6 years of experience working in a leading position as Risk/Compliance consultant or an internal auditor for Consulting services firm, or within industry
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Enterprise Risk management, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)
Willingness to travel outside of their assigned office location as the need arises
Strong data analytical skills are required
Professional certifications such as: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Governance, Risk, Compliance professional (GRCP), Professional Risk Manager (PRMIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
Candidates should be willing to travel

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November 2, 2024