Jobs Kenya

Job Experience: Experience of 6 years

  • Commercial Analyst

    Commercial Analyst

    Role Profile

    We are looking to bring on board a Commercial Analyst responsible for leading market research & analysis; business performance analysis and driving profitability as well as identifying key customer trends that can be monetized to drive value for the organization in terms of revenue generation.
    He or she will support the negotiation of joint business plans, lead market research, generate reports that add valuable insights to the business performance and direction; sales analysis & data compilation and driving a data-driven approach to decision-making within the business.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Commercial Perfromance Management:
    Selecting, monitoring, and reporting on KPIs, improving business processes, and driving continuous improvement.
    Helping the business to meet its commercial objectives using data

    Commercial Analytics & Reporting:

    Conduct data analysis. This entails data curation, summary statistics, exploratory analysis, and other analyses to drive optimization, product improvement, product development, marketing techniques and business strategies.
    Reporting/Data visualization and Automation: Develop reports, dashboards, and other data solutions in Excel. Partner with the Data team to develop solutions as required within Looker Studio and Power BI. 
    Requirements gathering. Develop user stories and wireframes that address all user requirements.
    Work with users to address gaps in data utilization and provide support to address user needs/ queries.
    Fulfill data requests from the commercial, customer experience and marketing functions.

    Market Intelligence:

    Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating market intelligence information to support business decisions. 
    Monitoring industry trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to provide actionable recommendations to key stakeholders. 
    Developing and maintaining databases, reports, and dashboards for market analysis.
    Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating market intelligence information to support business decisions. Monitoring industry trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to provide actionable recommendations to key stakeholders. Developing and maintaining databases, reports, and dashboards for market analysis.

    Business Partnership

     Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their data needs, identify opportunities to leverage data to solve business problems, and provide recommendations to improve business performance.
    Provide data-driven insights and support to help drive strategic decision-making and business growth. The decisions will revolve around supplier management, profitability, revenue growth, discounts, targets etc.
    Stakeholder alignment: Support the development and implementation of the growth strategy per business unit. 

    Minimum Requirements & Key Skills:

    A minimum of six (6) years of working experience as a Commercial Analyst/Commercial Data Analyst; Business Analyst or Data Analyst;
    BS in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics;
    A professional qualification in a related field is an added advantage;
    Technical understanding of data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques;
    Strong knowledge of and experience working with reporting packages (Business Objects etc), databases (SQL etc), programming (XML, Javascript, or ETL frameworks);
    Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc). Experience working with advanced analytics tools including advanced Excel, VBA, SQL, Python, Power BI, R and other data analysis tools;
    Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy;
    Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings;
    Solid knowledge of the business operations and finance around commercial activities;
    Experience in economic impact assessment modelling is preferred;
    Demonstrable skills in data analysis and data interpretation.

    Competencies & Skills

    Analytical Thinking;
    Commercial Acumen;
    Attention to Detail;
    Stakeholder Management;
    Problem-Solving Skills;
    Tech Savvy.

    Apply via :

    kyosk.hire.trakstar.com

  • Business Development Analyst

    Business Development Analyst

    Job Responsibilities
    Business Development

    Building, managing the process and taking the lead on commercial proposals.
    Research – Feeding the funnel:
    Daily news reviews – Newspapers/ Google news alerts/Kenyan news reviews
    Industry magazines & industry websites
    Networking – Business associations, banks, law firms,
    Process Development – Create BD categories and manage movement of leads in the sales funnel i.e., ensure nothing falls out the net.
    Coordination – Pipeline tracking and updating BD and BDM activity.
    Consolidation – BD admin and reporting
    Analysis – Business Development activity analysis

    Commercials

    Prepare rate cards, EOIs, RFIs, RFPs, proposals, and tenders

    Business reporting

    Monthly and quarterly business reports consolidation and preparation of presentations

    Marketing

    Prepare and update the standard company profile and all marketing materials.
    Using PowerPoint to create commercial proposal visuals for client presentation.
    Collating and collecting the required content for logistics solutions and commercial proposals.
    Preparation of supporting detailed costing for commercial proposal

    Digital

    Administrate company LinkedIn page, website content and all other digital platforms.
    Explore other additional digital platforms for marketing.
    Updating the company profiles and all digital marketing material.
    Preparation of content for Monthly Group newsletter.

    Business Development and commercial

    Prepare term sheets, PPT proposals and tender technical proposals (Word doc template and PPT)
    Building, managing the process and taking the lead on commercial proposals.
    Assisting projects support in project management as required

    Requirements:

    A bachelor’s degree in a business-related course
    Minimum 6 years’ Business Development Analysis, Sales and Marketing position in a junior or middle management capacity or equivalent in Logistics services industry.

    Competencies

    Strong knowledge about the industry including competitors and market trends.
    Strong analytical and research skills
    Self-starter who shows initiative and is capable of working for periods without supervision.
    Keen eye for identifying opportunity.
    Excellent reporting and presentation skills
    Highly skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other relevant software programs
    Pricing skills
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Creative thinking skills
    Problem solving skills.
    Team player
    Enthusiastic and proactive

    Personal Attributes

    Organized, accurate and detail oriented.
    Ability to plan and structure work.
    Commitment to teamwork
    Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
    Learning mindset
    Ability to engage and interact with multiple managerial grade levels including the executive.
    Completely trustworthy as will be handling occasional confidential data.

    Apply via :

    www.racg.co.ke

  • MEAL Coordinator

    MEAL Coordinator

    Job overview

    Reporting to the Deputy Director for Grants and Accountability (DDGA) and technically supported by the Regional Measurement Advisor (RMA), the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator is the lead of the MEAL unit in Kenya and works in close collaboration with programs, grants and support teams to optimize implementation of the MEAL functionality in IRC Kenya to ensure high-quality programming for the clients we serve and support the global ambitions of IRC Strategy 100, especially the Data Ambition and the Country Strategic Action Plan.
    To this end, the MEAL Coordinator is responsible to ensure that a monitoring, evaluation accountability and learning, and data management system is in place, sufficiently resourced and efficiently implemented from collection to visualization, and that MEAL data is contributing to improved learning and program quality. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring that MEAL principles are integrated in every step of the project cycle, as per IRC’s corporate guidelines and contributes into the implementation of the Country Strategic Action Plan (SAP) and the global IRC strategy. In support of these goals, the coordinator provides vital technical assistance, capacity sharing, individual mentoring, supervision, and training to MEAL staff at IRC and partners.

    Responsibilities
    Strategic Leadership and Partnership

    Establish and drive common strategies and approaches to the country’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Accountability processes that reflect and contextualize IRC’S global strategy (Strategy 100) and the Kenya Country Strategic Action Plan and ensure that the MEAL structure is fit for this purpose.
    Lead all aspects of MEAL functions (including client feedback mechanisms) across IRC Kenya sectors (Health, Nutrition, Protection, WASH, Education and Governance) and geographical areas, including large portfolio and sophisticated environment.
    Develop, coordinate, and strengthen capacity sharing partnerships with MEAL counterparts of partner agencies, local organizations, and the government.
    Represent the IRC on MEAL at meetings, forums, and other events.
    Champion design, access, and use of data by leaders and partners for shared learning and evidence-based decision-making.
    Shape and implement MEAL systems and approaches that meet IRC standards and practices, that meet project and program needs, enable accountability to clients, partners, and donors, and foster program learning.
    Work closely with RMA and other Regional and global Measurement Team (RMT) members to ensure alignment with IRC global MEAL priorities and innovative approaches, policies, processes, and technologies.
    Reinforce integration of cross-sectoral priorities in MEAL, including gender, protection, safeguarding, disaster risk reduction, Diversity-Equality-Inclusion and Do No Harm.

    Technical Oversight
    Offer technical guidance for a strong MEAL system and processes throughout the project cycle from the design, start up, implementation to close-out and learning including;

    Drive the use of learning and evidence from internal and external sources including previous projects to advise innovative proposal designs, Theory of Change (ToC) and program adaptation. Lead MEAL team proposal inputs including the development of proposed log frames, indicators, and MEAL approaches.
    Developing and operationalizing, logical frameworks, MEAL plans, data collection tools, processes for data management, client feedback approaches, quality checks and audits, and data visualization.
    Developing and advocating for adequate MEAL budget and staffing structure for all projects as per the guided standards.
    Producing high-quality data, analysis, reports, presentations, and dashboards of key findings that foster learning and decision-making and share in key meetings such as project cycle meetings and strategic senior management team meetings.
    Reviewing donor reporting in advance of submission to ensure quality and accuracy and working closely with MEAL teams in field sites to ensure proper reporting of data.
    Supporting Project Closeout and Learning Meetings to ensure sharing and capturing of lessons learnt.
    Work with the MEAL in country and the Measurement Unit team to ensure Kenya’s annual statistics data is aggregated and uploaded with IRC’s systems.
    Overall responsibility to ensure MEAL data collected is accurate, reliable, valid, and timely. The MEAL Coordinator should commission data quality assessments (DQAs) where vital to ensure this.
    Provide technical leadership for the design, methodology, and conduct of surveys such as baseline and endline, and the commission of evaluations and any other assessments as required in coordination with program coordinators, technical advisors, and external partners where applicable.
    Co-develop and maintain an assessment calendar with Technical Coordinators to ensure regular assessments occur ahead of planned proposals to ensure availability of needed data. Lead design, analysis, and reporting for any assessments required.
    Lead client accountability efforts by organizing the execution of client-responsive programming.
    Participate in internal discussions for priority areas of investment in research and engage with local and international partners and consultants on collaborations for research projects.
    Ensure continuous technical supervision of and support to research teams and provide technical direction to the teams of consultants in charge of conducting field studies.
    Lead and advocate for the expansion of technology use within MEAL to enhance timeliness and quality of data management.
    Provide technical proficiency to IRC’s effort in meeting its accountability commitments through carrying out sound accountability, client feedback, and response mechanisms.

    Human Resources
    Promote the growth and development of MEAL and project teams staff within IRC and partner organizations through;

    Conducting routine capacity assessments and learning needs within the IRC country program and to the partner organizations.
    Coaching, mentoring and supporting capacity improvement of MEAL teams through provision of vital tools and resources, as well as on job training.
    Organizing and leading annual MEAL workshops for peer to peer and cross learning purpose.
    Leading routine learning opportunities within MEAL.
    Provide overall supervision of the MEAL team in through: Setting clear performance objectives, leading staff work plans, establishing regular performance reviews, championing a positive working environment for professional development and fostering an inclusive and respectful team climate, where all staff are valued and respected and can contribute to their maximum potential.
    Be responsible for recruitment of country MEAL staff, TTA’s, consultants and, support their onboarding.

    Key working relationships:

    Position Reports to Deputy Director for Grants and Accountability (DDGA). Position directly supervises MEAL Technology Manager and Client Responsiveness Manager.
    The position provides technical support to the MEAL leads in IRC Kenya sites in partnership with the field leads.

    Other Internal and/or external contacts:

    Internal: Program Coordinators and Managers throughout the country program, Regional Measurement Advisor, Regional MEAL Coordinator, Regional Measurement Technology Coordinator, Client Responsiveness & Accountability (CRA) Technical specialist, Grants Coordinator and Managers, Finance Coordinator, relevant Regional/HQ-based colleagues.

    External: Partners, Governments, Clients. 
    Qualifications
     

    A University degree in a relevant subject area (statistics, monitoring & evaluation, data management, social science, public health, economic development, or a related field) – a technical degree together with additional relevant work experience may substitute for education.
    A minimum 6 years of working experience within Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and learning-related functions.
    Experience in conducting research.
    Leadership experience and validated technical skills in setting up quality MEAL system that leads to evidence-based decision-making for multi-sectorial and multi-donor funded programs.
    Shown ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods together with strong presentation and reporting skills.
    Strong management and communication skills and has experience working with diverse groups of people in a multicultural environment.
    Self-motivated with excellent organization, planning, and analytical skills – able to work without close supervision, including prioritizing work and multi-tasking.
    Proficiency and experience with mobile data collection such as CommCare, ODK based mobile tool-kits etc. are needed as well as proficiency with Microsoft Excel; SPSS, STATA or other similar software.
    Knowledge of data visualization tools i.e. PowerBi, tableau etc.
    Knowledge of GIS software are additional assets.
    A strong understanding of accountability and confirmed ability to build Client Feedback Systems is a distinct advantage.
    Willingness to travel to various regional and field-level offices, as needed;
    Fluency in English (written and speaking).

    Apply via :

    rescue.csod.com

  • Regional Brand Ads Manager

    Regional Brand Ads Manager

    YOUR WORK-LIFE OPPORTUNITY:
    As Head of Brand Marketing Services, you will be part of the Brand Marketing team, which provides a suite of services designed to help Glovo’s most strategic CPG brands. Your priority will be to work backwards from the customer, identifying inputs to grow all brands and improve their performance. You will do this while facilitating great business relationships and ensuring brands’ satisfaction with the service. You will also be responsible for a team of Brand Marketing Associates.  
    BE A PART OF A TEAM WHERE YOU WILL:

    Build up and grow partnerships with key strategic partners within banking, financial institutions, telcos, FMCG and retail industries.
    Work together with your team to ensure their growth and development. 
    Lead the research, identification, prioritisation and execution of new partnership opportunities to help us achieve increased brand awareness, new customers and as well as revenue
    Partner internally with key functions (Groceries, Food, BI, CRM…) to contribute to the definition of priorities and operational goals according to the brands’ needs.
    Define joint business plans and assist in delivering impact for the brands you support.
    Regularly audit metrics to continually analyze the progress and make sure targets are reached and new opportunities are identified across verticals & countries.
    Contribute to continuous enhancement and innovation.
    Business Advice: Providing business advice based on deep analysis and reporting, to identify areas of opportunities
    Selection: Helping grow the selection of products by managing the launch of new products and improving product assortment
    Marketing campaigns: Work on initiatives and assets to generate traffic by supporting the development, execution of marketing campaigns inside Glovo.
    Review and analyse performance of partnerships after each campaign and advise opportunities for improvements & further developments.

    You have:

    Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in management, business administration, engineering, marketing
    6+ years of professional experience in the field
    Strong analytical skills
    Planning, prioritization and time-management skills
    Ability to sale at scale and communicate efficiently both internally and externally
    Excellent written and spoken English
    Ability to learn new systems and tools quickly
    Tenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment
    Familiarity with the marketing mix is required – i.e how and when to leverage different marketing channels for strategic partnerships.
    Excellent knowledge of the market, CPG Brands and their products and deep understanding of consumer insights.

    Apply via :

    jobs.glovoapp.com

  • Zonal Sales & Collection Manager

    Zonal Sales & Collection Manager

    Job Purpose/Mission 

    The Zonal Sales and Collection Manager will oversee sales and portfolio health in the region under their stewardship and will be responsible for developing and managing a highly motivated sales and collection team, ensuring that they collect to the full. 
    This is an exciting role which requires understanding our customer base as well as the diversity of the Kenya renewable energy and financial market while ensuring the correct implementation of the commercial strategy. The Zonal Sales & Collection Manager needs to have the determination and vision to embody our core values including: the ability to Think Big and Make It Happen, while always ensuring Exceptional Customer Experience. 

    Responsibilities
     
    Sales Strategy, Collection management and team leadership 

        Breaking down Zonal Strategies into ward level tactics and driving implementation to achieve set KPIs for Sales and Portfolio Health. 
        Communicate monthly & weekly Sales and Loan collection targets while providing required support to achieve them. 
        Inspire, Motivate and Mentor Sales team at ward and zonal level. 
        Ensure that the teams they oversee are highly motivated with structured planning. 
        Supervise Stock movement to ensure Zero stock loss in the region of operation as well as provide volume forecasts on required stock by SKU. 
        Deliver Zonal Sales Volumes as per Contribution target set and in line with revenue goals/Kit Mix. 
        Continuously synthesize feedback from the field team and drive the resolution on challenges that may affect attainment of set goals. 
        Manage and follow up sales and loan collection performance within the zones. 
        Recruit, Train and Retain Area Agent Leads as well as Sales Agents. 
        Supervise the zonal trainer in building sales and collection capabilities of sales team. 

    Customer Management 

        Provide guidance to ensure field teams provide exceptional Customer Experience at  every customer touch point in collaboration with Customer Experience Team. 
        In collaboration with Customer Finance and Customer Experience drive the implementation of Portfolio Repayment and Customer Clinics to increase customer touch points that will improve portfolio health and customer experience. 

    Reports/ Reporting 

        Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reporting on ALL KPIs as required. 
        Actively participate on monitors competition in collaboration with the Product Dev team 
        Escalate Identified risks and define possible mitigation measures. 

    At EEA, we have high expectations for our managers. Each manager plays a key role in creating an exceptional experience not only for our customers but for every person on our team. Our managers help EEA realize our ambitious goals while developing their own leadership skills and facilitating growth for their direct reports. 
     
    We believe that great managers: 
     

    Deliver ambitious results: As a high-performing and accountable leader, you create an environment enabling effective action and bold decision which contribute to successful delivery of results. 
    Act with integrity: As an ethical leader you are honest, respectful, objective, and transparent. You create and build upon a foundation of trust and openness. 
    Inspire and mentor the team: As an inspirational leader you walk the talk. You empower and coach your team with trust and humility. 
    Are accessible: as an accessible leader, you develop and maintain deep connections with stakeholders through approachability and active listening. 
    Ensure diversity and inclusion: as an inclusive leader, you ensure diversity and foster a sense of belonging. 

    Knowledge and Skills 
     Experience: 

        6 years’ experience within service subscription industry or Insurance or asset financing leading a team. 
        Sales Success Track record 
        Loan Sales & Portfolio Management experience 
        Experience in the development of Sales Strategies and loan collection strategies. 
        Computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. 
        Good oral and written communication 
        Experienced at multitasking under pressure against demands and deadlines, whilst always maintaining a positive and constructive attitude and demeanor 
        Evidence of the practice of a high level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and maturity 
        Flexible approach to working, able to pick up a variety of tasks/projects with minimal 
        supervision. 
        Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
        Agility and innovation 

     
    Qualifications: 

    Bachelor’s degree in business administration or relevant field. 

     
    Language(s): 

    English 
    Kiswahili

    Apply via :

    www.engie.com

  • Product Owner – Digital lending Branch Manager (Busia/Naivasha/Watamu) Officer, Back Office (Busia/Naivasha/Watamu) Customer Service Officer (Busia/Naivasha/Watamu) Chief Cashier (Busia/Naivasha/Watamu) Cashier (Busia/Naivasha/Watamu Branch Operations Manager (Busia/Naivasha/Watamu)

    Product Owner – Digital lending Branch Manager (Busia/Naivasha/Watamu) Officer, Back Office (Busia/Naivasha/Watamu) Customer Service Officer (Busia/Naivasha/Watamu) Chief Cashier (Busia/Naivasha/Watamu) Cashier (Busia/Naivasha/Watamu Branch Operations Manager (Busia/Naivasha/Watamu)

    Purpose:

    The job holder will be responsible for facilitating the Product development of digital 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. 

    Primary Responsibilities:

    Champion digital banking and determining opportunities for improving business processes through automation.
    Develop, maintain and manage 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.
    Serve as liaison between Projects management Office and Business team to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
    Monitor 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.
    Provide support and training continually to bank staff on new systems, products and policy updates.
    Ensure the Portfolio management of Digitally Lent facilities across the regions.
    Gather functional and non-functional business ideas and analyze to design processes flow and documentation.

    Person specifications

    A Bachelors’ Degree.
    At least 6 years relevant banking experience, 3 of which should have been in Credit.
    Proven ability to analyze complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations.
    Experience in project management will be an added advantage.
    Excellent understanding of both Credit and IT policies and procedures.
    Excellent knowledge of Central Bank of Kenya Prudential & Risk guidelines.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to decipher technical language into business language.

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  • Statistician, CMAM Avancé Technical Advisor Environmental Health

    Statistician, CMAM Avancé Technical Advisor Environmental Health

    Background/IRC Summary:  

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we aim to deliver high-quality, client-centered, cost-effective programs – on our own and with local partners. We combine the best available research with client-driven insights. We want empowerment and lasting change to be the norm not just for the people we serve, but for all those who are caught in crisis. 

    The CMAM Avancé project 

    The community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) Avancé project is a strategic, results-based portfolio that will demonstrate how to enhance cost-effectiveness while increasing access and coverage of malnutrition treatment in humanitarian contexts. The 3-year project is in Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, the DRC and Somalia with expected continued expansion to new locations in 2022 and beyond. Each country has developed a CMAM Avancé strategy to improve coverage and reach of services in each country – that can be delivered cost-effectively. 

    Specifically, the project objectives are to: 

     Increase the coverage of children admitted for malnutrition treatment every year
     Increase geographical access to high quality, simplified and sustainable malnutrition treatment through integration of the health system with a strong community base
     Demonstrate cost-effectiveness of malnutrition treatment that can be replicated and scaled up
     Strengthen the resilience of health services to plan and adequately respond to peaks of malnutrition
     Strengthen the technical expertise and leadership of health and nutrition providers across the project
    With the support of GiveWell, the CMAM Avancé project has already conducted coverage surveys at baseline in all five countries, after one year of programming in three countries, and has planned to conducted coverage surveys at the end of two years of programming in all five countries. Analyses for the baseline and end of year 1 surveys are complete, and the code and final reports available. The Statistician will play a critical role ensuring the success of the end of year two surveys. 

    Specific Responsibilities:
    The Statistician’s specific responsibilities include: 

    Review analysis plans for population-based coverage surveys as well as programmatic data and other data sources when relevant with the GiveWell funded CMAM Avancé Project Management Unit, 
    Support survey design in five countries as needed, particularly with respect to sample design, 
    Ensure data quality adherence through well-documented, replicable code in R and/or STATA, as well as PowerBi, 
    Implement the agreed analyses through well-documented, replicable code in R and/or STATA, specifically:
    Conduct and document data cleaning including consistency checks and recoding variables as necessary,
    Develop survey weights to account for survey design, non-response, and non-coverage, 
    Populate analytic table shells with point estimates and confidence intervals for indicators including coverage of treatment for severe acute malnutrition, prevalence of severe acute malnutrition
    Support IRC in presentation and interpretation of population-based coverage survey results, including through triangulation with other data sources, 
    Lead report writing for donor (1 page summary) and five country programs, based on already agreed template, 
    Play an active role in adaptive learning processes that leverage data from coverage surveys, as well as other sources, for programmatic insights and improvements.

    Key Working Relationships: 

    Position Reports to: The CMAM Avancé Technical Lead 
    Position directly supervises: None 

    Other Internal and/or external contacts: 

    Internal: Regular relationships with the CMAM Avancé team in HQ and at the country level, the nutrition team, the BUR team, the health unit and country technical counterparts.  Interacts with IRC internal departments as relevant including HR and finance as relevant.
    External: May participate in outside meetings and academic forums with donors, other non-governmental organizations and inter-agency groups as needed.

    Job Qualifications: 

    Education: University degree in related field plus Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Demography, Statistics, Economics or related degree is recommended. 
    Skills: Ability to work effectively and respectfully on diverse teams and across diverse contexts. Track record of successfully leading complex analytic projects. Takes initiative, works productively while working remotely and produces results, ability to accept feedback and integrate it, strong communication skills and ability to uphold a positive work environment. Good interpersonal skills with a high level of English, both oral and written skills. Proficiency in French is an advantage. Committed to upholding diversity, equality and inclusion principles both professionally and personally. 

    Essential Work Experience: 

    A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical data is required. Of these, at least one year of experience covering data on health and program coverage. Must be autonomous in STATA or R. PowerBi and CommCare experience highly preferred. 

    Working Environment:

     Standard office work environment. Remote work during high COVID-19 transmission is allowed. Must be willing to travel to IRC country offices and field sites, sometimes in very difficult conditions
     Up to 25% travel may be required
     Job available in these locations: Dakar or Nairobi (Not open to expats, candidates should have the right to work in the location they apply)

    Language Skills:

    Fluency in English is required; Proficiency in French is an advantage

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  • Engineering Services & Utilities Technician

    Engineering Services & Utilities Technician

    Job Purpose

    The job holder will be responsible for the day to day planning, work allocation and supervision of contractors and site maintenance staff to ensure proper maintenance of the KWAL Sites, Facilities, Utilities and associated equipment.

    Responsibilities and Accountabilities 
    Area 1: Utilities Maintenance

    Provide Leadership and Direct supervision to Utilities Machines Operators and Site Workers.
    Coordinating Contractor Work on Site (Utilities, Fixtures Effluent Treatment Plant).
    Supervise inspections, test-firing of redundant Equipment, cleaning of reservoirs, maintenance of all utility equipment, and their distribution systems while Ensuring Autonomous Maintenance is done on all Utility Equipment and systems.
    Ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements, as pertains to site Utilities and Engineering services.
    Advise on the feasibility of Utility projects, alternative options, duration and cost of the projects to the relevant Heads of Department/ Division.
    Evaluate utility maintenance contracts to ensure the anticipated value of the contracts are achieved within the approved cost. 
    Perform accurate machine audits on machines used on site to determine their condition and correct all identified gaps
    Make decisions in consultation with Production Teams to support production schedules & work prioritization.
    Manage call-offs and monitoring stock levels of utilities consumables required to ensure continuous operations of all utilities
    Ensure proper receipt and verification of all Utility Consumables.
    Lead Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving initiatives within the utility environment and ensure the Corrective/Preventive actions and implemented

    Area 2: Site/Facility Maintenance

    Supervise the site maintenance team to ensure they are engaged and their work contributes to the overall organisation effectiveness.
    Coordinate the disposal of solid waste; obsolete machines, tools & equipment on site in line with the company policies and procedures.
    Work closely with the Site EHS officer to ensure proper road-marking, related safety signages well maintained building per the General Register Order.
    Champion 5S initiatives across whole site and Ensure proper maintenance of the Red Tag Area
    Proper maintenance and use of the Solar Farm to optimize energy mix on the Site

    Area 3: Projects

    Design and share working drawings with the artisans and other site workers
    Supervise installation, modifications, repairs & renovations of Facilities, and Equipment
    Monitor and Evaluate projects in own area to ensure the objectives of these projects are delivered within the constraints (quality, costs and time).
    E2 responsibilities

    Area 4: Quality, Safety, Health & Environment Standards

    Drive compliance with all safety, health and environment standards, policies and procedures by own staff and contractors on site to minimise risks. 
    Ensure adherence to the specified quality standards in the generation and supply of utilities & ETP discharges
    Ensure all the environmental discharges and emissions are will the legal specifications
    Innovate and implement strategies to reduce environmental footprint on energy (Power & Fuels), water, compressed air and other gases)

    Area 5: Reports and Documentations

    Prepare and submit site maintenance reports to the Plant Engineer to facilitate decision making.
    Develop and ensure effective execution of Work instructions & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    Maintain and Update databases of electronic and hardcopy documents that support utilities and their supply infrastructure.
    Analyse and Interpret the data collected to monitor trends and advise on the corrective interventions

    Minimum Requirements

    A Degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
    At least 6 years’ experience in plant/site maintenance in a manufacturing organisation.
    Practical experience in utilities management
    Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.
    Knowledge in Procurement, Contract and Project Management

    Competencies/Attributes

    Experience in the management of technical staff.
    Technical know of routine maintenance activities.
    Good communication skills both written and oral.
    A personal drive to the achievement of results.
    High level of integrity.

    Apply via :

    myhr.kwal.co.ke

  • ICT Manager Internal Auditor Executive Secretary / Personal Assistant to the Managing Trustee/ CEO Credit Officer Systems Auditor Credit Assistant Internal Audit Assistant

    ICT Manager Internal Auditor Executive Secretary / Personal Assistant to the Managing Trustee/ CEO Credit Officer Systems Auditor Credit Assistant Internal Audit Assistant

    JOB GRADE COMFUND II – COMFUND/MICT/01/2023
    Overall Job Purpose
    Tspearhead technological developments in information technology, and leverage technology tthe Fund’s needs and champion optimal Information Communication Technology systems and projects.
    Manager, ICT Job responsibilities.

    Initiating the development, reviewing and implementation of Information Communication Technology policies, strategies and programmes 
    Overseeing systems analysis, design and systems specifications
    Monitoring implementation and maintenance of Information Communication Technology systems
    Monitoring the implementation of security standards in the Fund and overseeing overall systems documentation
    Initiating the development and maintenance of Information Communication Technology standards
    Overseeing all Information Communication Technology projects in the Fund and coordinating the designing of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN).
    Coordinating the development of Unit’s annual work plans and budgets
    Ensuring prudent utilization of resources; facilitating operational accountability and team building; overseeing the implementation of Unit’s Quality Management System (QMS); ensuring compliance with principles and values of the public service
    Overseeing the training and development of staff in the Unit.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Management and Information Technology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
    Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Management and Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institutionCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
    At least 6 years’ experience directly related tthe duties and responsibilities specified above
    Experience in working with an Enterprise Resource Planning System
    Certificate in any of the following: networking, systems audit or information systems security from a recognized institution
    Certificate in a Leadership Course lasting at least 4 weeks from a recognized institution

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    METHOD OF APPLICATION
    Applicants who meet the respective job requirements are to submit their physical application: CV with supporting copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, with contact details of three referees, addressed to: The Managing Trustee
    Commodities Fund
    Utalii House 11th Floor; Utalii Lane, Off Uhuru Highway
    P. O. Box 52714 – 00200, 
    Nairobi
    or via email: info@comfund.co.keApplication are to be received by Tuesday 5th September 2023. Indicate clearly the position you are applying for on the envelope and on the subject of your email.
    Commodities Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons Living with Disabilities, Youth, Women and applicants from marginalized regions are encouraged to apply.Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
    Successful candidates will be required to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity and submit valid clearance certificates from:Kenya Revenue Authority;
    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
    Higher Education Loans Board;
    A licensed Credit Reference Bureau and
    Directorate of Criminal Investigations.NB For applicants with higher education certificates (degrees) from outside Kenya, submit a letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission of University Education

    Apply via :

    info@comfund.co.ke