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  • Senior Accountant – General Business

    Senior Accountant – General Business

    PURPOSE:
    Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing financial statements, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger and assessing internal controls for CIC General Insurance Limited.
    S/he will be key in implementation of IFRS 17 and Management Information systems within the company.
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts and quarterly board reports.
    Budgeting and Forecasting – Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts after consultative meetings with the relevant departments and business units
    TB Integrity – Maintenance of the monthly checklist and ensure accuracy on postings on a timely basis and oversight of the General ledger.
    Review the completeness of the asset register and confirm that it is in line with the company accounts and policies
    MIS Champion to the current systems and new systems implemented in the organization
    Champion implementation of new IFRS 17 requirements and ensure adherence to existing International Financial Reporting Standards
    Tax administration – Provision of information required during tax health checks and tax computations including deferred tax
    Regulatory Compliance – Filing of monthly, quarterly and annual returns to the respective regulators
    Treasury Supervision – Cash flow Management, review of monthly bank reconciliation statements, branch finance operations supervision
    Expense reporting – Summary, detailed and functional expense reports on a monthly basis
    Reinsurance Treaty Accounts preparation and Reconciliation of Reinsurance balances
    Review Investment Income reports on a monthly basis and ensure adherence to the organization’s Investment Policy Statement
    Planning and preparing audit schedules for internal and external audits

    Education    

    Bachelor’s degree in a related field    
    Computer literate in MS Office and other office applications    
    CPA (K) or ACCAducation

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    cic.co.ke

  • Lead MEL & Impact Manager

    Lead MEL & Impact Manager

    Key Responsibilities
    Monitoring, Planning, and Reporting:

    Oversee the development of the MEL Strategy and provide Strategic and Technical direction and development of the design and implementation of the Strategy.
    Overseeing updating of the MEL Strategy by project activities and timeframes as relevant including Program log-frame with KPI’s and a methodology for their measurement.
    Lead the Development of the Program-wide MEL Plan including a project log frame with key performance indicators and a methodology for their measurement.
    Ensure that the Overall Project plan is well informed by the M&E framework including log frame and Theory of Change.
    Develop the overall framework for the Project M&E, for example, Project reviews, Impact assessments, Tracer Surveys, and Evaluations, and develop a project Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems.
    Review the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
    Understand the Stakeholders’/Partners’ policies to ensure the Framework developed is in line with both as necessary.
    Develop Baseline data for each program and all program indicators.
    Collaborate with the Stakeholders/Partners to align and agree on the proposed frameworks.
    Articulate key risks and issues to the Stakeholders, ensuring these risks are understood and acted upon.

    Implementing MERL Plan:

    Oversee collection of data regularly to measure achievement against the performance indicators and ensure updating of the project indicator tracking matrix consistently.
    Monitor implementation of field activities with the project team to ensure achievement of anticipated results and in expected quality, and update the project management regarding any concerns.
    Review the results and identify areas where support/input is required for programme partners.
    Prepare regular reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually) showing project progress and other updates for management for decision-making.
    Act as a focal point for data and provide in-depth data analysis and visualization for purposes of decision-making at the project management level and program levels.
    Undertake quality control and final editing of all reports, ensuring that professional standards and formats including alignment to the project theory of change and results framework is adhered to.
    Train project Staff and Partners on results measurements, utilization of evaluation learning and data quality and reporting.
    Provide quality assurance for the evaluation process in Baseline, Mid-term and End lines and ensure that the process adheres to the organization’s evaluation standards.
    Synthesize the results to generate learning insights periodically and organize learning workshops with partners.
    Performing any other duties assigned in line with this position.

    Research, Learning and Communication:

    Develop a Learning Agenda with questions addressing critical knowledge gaps and a set of activities to answer them and recommendations for implementing the Learning Agenda.
    Contribute to identifying, presenting and disseminating good practices, industry trends and lesson learning through Weekly Research, knowledge management, networking, conferences and publications in print and online.
    Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required.
    Ensure results and reports are reviewed and discussed in respective forums and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action.
    Support Project teams and partner organizations in the documentation of success stories and lessons learned- be the custodian of all success stories and lessons learned through a lesson learned report.
    Ensure that the monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussions to fill any gap.

    Design innovative and participatory monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools to assess outcomes and impact of the Program.
    Remain up to date on best practice and emerging innovations in the international MEL field.

    Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
    Strengthen the capacity of stakeholders in M&E, data quality, and data improvement systems as needed.
    Train /orient Staff on the M&E Plan and how to use the data collection tools.

    Qualifications

    A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as Statistics, M&E, or related discipline.
    Min 6 years of relevant experience.
    Must be conversant with the M&E tools.
    Strong Coordination, Supervisory and Management skills.
    Ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with numerous counterparts, including Stakeholders from Government and Private sector.
    Experience and working knowledge with any advanced data analysis, analytics and visualization applications.
    Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
    Ability to work with a great deal of independence.
    Experience working with Donor funded programs is an added advantage.

    If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, send your CV and a Cover letter stating relevant experience only quoting the job title on the email subject(Lead MEL & Impact Manager- Training) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke by 2nd March 2023.

    Apply via :

    vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke

  • Business Development and Partnerships Manager – Technology

    Business Development and Partnerships Manager – Technology

    About the Role
    The Business Development and Partnerships Manager for the technology portfolio will lead fundraising and partnership efforts for One Acre Fund’s technology transformation agenda. You will drive efforts to connect to and manage external partners through coordination, technical fluency, and identifying key investment opportunities. You have a passion for new agri-technology innovations that have an impact on smallholder farmers. You will report to the Director of Global Partnerships, and work in the Innovative Partnerships pod within the Business Development team.
    Responsibilities

    Grant origination and relationship management: You will build a pipeline of funders to mobilize resources for our technology portfolio. In some cases, this will involve co-designing new technology initiatives in partnership with our in-country teams. You will work with finance, grant-writing and compliance teams to develop new funding proposals and also manage existing grants.
    Internal Coordination and strategy development: At One Acre Fund, technology cuts across several departments and geographies. You will bring cohesiveness and insights from internal stakeholders (e.g. in-country field teams) into our external conversations. You will also play a leading role in co-creating strategies for bringing new technologies to smallholder farmers that create a cost-effective impact.
    Partnerships Building and Management: Our funding arrangements are increasingly strategic partnerships crafted around objectives that align with One Acre Fund’s technology strategy. You will develop new partnerships with donor-priority organizations, technology companies and advisors. You will also manage relationships with our existing technology strategic partners.
    A spokesperson for farmers, focused on technology: as a passionate technologist and partnerships-focused professional, you will be excited about representing our strategy externally. This could be at conferences, in media or via blog posts or white papers.

    Qualifications

    Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have the following:
    6+ years of relevant work experience in partnership building/ fundraising, technology for development (ICT4D) and/or agri-technology (preferably a combination).
    2+ years of experience in one of our countries of operation.
    Strong existing networks in the technology and partnerships community
    Technical fluency of agricultural digital technologies within our country’s contexts
    Management consulting or similar professional services experience.
    Fluent in English

    Apply via :

    grnh.se

  • Warehouse Management Associate G6, Kakuma (Re-Advertisement) HR Officer (Strategic Workforce Planning Consultant) Human Resources Consultant Roster

    Warehouse Management Associate G6, Kakuma (Re-Advertisement) HR Officer (Strategic Workforce Planning Consultant) Human Resources Consultant Roster

    JOB PURPOSE
    To manage a range of warehouse activities including safeguarding of commodities and supplies, and ensuring well-organized warehousing and storage service in compliance with WFP warehouse guidelines. 
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Responsible for the effective planning and management of warehouse operations, to ensure safe and efficient warehousing and storage of all commodities and supplies.
    2Contribute to review of WFP corporate warehouse standards and procedures, to support efficiency and changing business needs.
    Coordinate the receipt/dispatch of commodities, to ensure accurate recording, accounting and reporting is available at all times to support decision-making.
    Responsible for the accuracy of warehouse transaction records including identification of discrepancies, to ensure immediate and accurate reporting on commodity movements in line with the corporate requirements.
    Responsible for inventory management (e.g. physical stock verification, reporting, etc.), to ensure any existing and developing issues with regards to proper stocks management are timely addressed and WFP standard procedures for commodity handling and storage are strictly followed. 
    Supervise preparation and/or prepare regular and ad hoc reports and statistics on warehouse operations, to support informed planning and decision-making.
    Oversee safeguarding of commodities through providing guidance on and taking initiative towards implementation of preventive measures, to ensure that commodities are preserved in good condition and that quality control actions are initiated as appropriate following WFP established procedures.
    Review on periodic basis warehouse space availability, plan and implement new design layouts to support business needs and ensure cost-efficiency.
    Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, in order to deliver aligned and coherent warehouse services.
    Identify training needs and efficiently plan trainings, to ensure that all staff have required knowledge and skills to carry out their responsibilities.
    Supervise warehouse staff, to ensure high performance standards.

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

    Experience in maintaining a logistics database and running queries on ongoing shipments, pipeline information, insurance claims, and food stock.
    Experience in administering third party service providers’ contracts.
    Experience in compiling contract documentation.
    Experience in contract execution.
    Experience in budget monitoring and reporting.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Logistics, or other relevant field.
    Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in the English.
    Experience: 6 years of relevant experience in Warehouse Management/Supply Chain Management.

    Applications for this position will close at 11:59 p.m. (East African Time) on 12th March 2023

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  • Tech Sales Manager General Manager

    Tech Sales Manager General Manager

    Key Responsibilities:

    Meet and exceed your set revenue and product target by developing relationships within targeted customers. 
    Engage with clients at a senior, decision-making level to understand their business needs, to leverage our Solutions to meet the customer’s business needs and to grow relationships with a longer-term focus.
    Create a long term and short-term strategy to HOD in conveyance of how you can show the capability to meet and exceed set target
    Create and manage sales pipeline and achieve pipeline conversion to sales targets.
    Ability to review self-sales closure ratio and continuously push to reduce it 
    Developing and managing targeted marketing activities with our Sales PR department.
    Attend all training on existing or new services offered by the organization
    Know and adhere to all the setout sales processes and use the systems relevant to the processes (Odoo) 
    Gather market intelligence and share with the the team on a daily/weekly basis
    Ensure smooth implementation of strategic partnership & distribution of partner products
    Work with commercial Manager to ensure product diversification initiatives and launch new products in liaison with other departments to meet market demand.
    Ensure high-level company visibility in the market based on territory demarcation.
    Work hand in hand with the team in analyzing potential areas of growth and where we can groom 
    Any other duties and responsibilities as the company see fit

    Skills and Qualifications

    Bachelors degree in a Sales and/or Marketing related field
    Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualifications or its equivalent
    6 years relevant working experience in sales & marketing management three of which should be at senior level preferably in a ICT environment
    Experience or qualification in ICT-related an added advantage.

    Exam MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals,
    Sophos Sales, 
    Bitdefender Sales, 
    Parallels RAS Sales
    Managed IT Sales

    Proven Solution Selling or Consultative sales skills with high levels of documentation
    Proven over-achievement of sales targets
    Excellent presentation skills
    Learn fast with regard to new systems and solutions
    Self-starter with excellent communication skills
    Build relationships internally and externally
    Work independently, using initiative
    Work well within a team
    Attention to detail
    Efficient written and oral communication skills
    Self-motivated, hardworking, sociable, and driven by professional success

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    If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Tech Sale Manager- IT) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 27th February 2023.

    Apply via :

    vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke

  • Senior Business Development Manager Business Development Officer

    Senior Business Development Manager Business Development Officer

    Main Purpose of the Job- (Job Summary)
    The role holder is responsible for acquisition and retention of the company’s Business in accordance with set targets and criteria formulated by the company, enforcing effective credit control, delivering of set loss ratio and building positive and lasting relationships between The Kenyan Alliance Insurance Company and its client and business partners
    Main Responsibilities

    Design and implement the branch marketing and sales strategies geared towards business growth and retention;
    Source and procure business in line with the set targets/budgets;
    Develop the market through direct, agents and other intermediaries with the focus to build and maintain a strong presence in the region;
    Managing the business portfolio through prudent underwriting in order to achieve the targeted business mix and loss ratio;
    Managing outstanding premium as per the credit control policy;
    Ensure that the branch is a profit center for the business and achieve the set profit targets;
    Enforce the company’s Underwriting guidelines and ensure that business is acquired within these terms and credit limits;
    Ensure renewal of existing accounts and achieve 90% business retention;
    Coordinate marketing drives and marketing activities for the branch Building and strengthening business relationships with existing and prospective clients to achieve performance targets;
    Prepare various scheduled and ad-hoc management reports on branch performance; Oversee the day to day administration of the branch operations, ensuring adherence to the company policies;
    Complying with statutory, regulatory and internal control processes at the business units including internal and external audit recommendations;
    Exploring opportunities presented by the market and developing innovative products and solutions that meet customer needs; Achieving branch service standards within set turnaround times; Training, coaching and mentoring staff/DSFs/Independent Agents in order to improve performance and cohesion;
    Any other duty as may be given from time to time.

    Knowledge & Experience
    The candidate must demonstrate and possess the following skills and qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Insurance or an equivalent, ACII/AIIK
    At least 6 years’ relevant experience
    Good communications skills, both written and verbal.
    Good organizational and time-management skills.
    Positive attitude, self-motivated, self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
    Good negotiation and networking skills
    Passionate, confident, energetic and proactive
    Interpersonal and Communication skills
    Results driven and customer focused
    Leadership skills with high personal integrity

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    If you are interested in the position and have the required qualifications, please email a detailed CV indicating the current and expected salary and cover letter clearly indicating ‘SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ’ on the subject line to hr@kenyanalliance.com by 28th February 2023. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    hr@kenyanalliance.com

  • Security Associate, G6, Kakuma

    Security Associate, G6, Kakuma

    JOB PURPOSE
    To perform tasks related to the implementation and assessment of security measures and maintenance of equipment with a view towards providing updates and recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making and secure WFP staff, facilities and operations. 
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Review security threats and risks in detail and compile accurate reports on trends and situations that could adversely impact WFP operations, in order to ensure information is accurately collated and sent to senior security staff to support reporting and decision making.
    Review security related information (e.g. security incidents and events, security support to daily activities, etc.) and use corporate or local information management tools to produce a range of analyses and in-depth reports, to ensure that information is readily available for relevant stakeholders.
    Liaise and co-ordinate with local administration, security and law enforcement authorities, communities, UN/NGO security staff and other actors, to facilitate access for safe programme delivery and to mitigate potential risks against staff and other resources.
    Plan and co-ordinate staff activities during field missions and perform security assessments within the area of responsibility to support safe and effective programme delivery.
    Analyze security assessment reports following field missions and present detailed recommendations for risk mitigation to support security situation analysis and facilitate decision-making. 6. Assist in advising the Country Director on security risk management matters and safety issues in compliance with the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS).
    Support the implementation of risk management mitigation measures, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) to ensure compliance.
    Support the maintenance and management of security equipment and make recommendations to strengthen technology capacity in line with business requirements.
    Monitor and ensure that all access control procedures are effective and stringently followed by all staff and visitors, in order to maintain a safe and secure environment.
    Maintain and develop recommendations for improving emergency and contingency planning documentation including physical preparations and procedures, to support preparedness for a crisis.
    Deliver security training to staff and review security training needs in order to develop measures to meet business requirements.
    Supervise and provide on-the-job training to other staff supporting their development and high performance.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area such as Military or Police Service. 
    Experience: Six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in security management, investigations, law enforcement or related business stream. 

    Knowledge & Skills:

    Specialized knowledge of the application of practical methods, techniques, procedures and systems used in security, typically gained through technical training and work experience.
    Broad knowledge and understanding of security logistics, security administration, risk assessment and co-ordination with local authorities and local law enforcement agencies.
    Training and experience in fire and related intervention/evacuation procedures.
    Ability to manage emergency situations and remain calm.
    Attention to detail and constant vigilance in order to promptly detect any breach in security measures.
    Ability to interpret information, use judgement and inform supervisors of any incidents which might impact the UNWFP staff and operations.
    Excellent communication skills in order to maintain frequent correspondence with both, internal staff and external authorities with regards to security advisories and security incidents.
    Willingness to attend security trainings and comply with UNSMS standards.

    Apply via :

    career5.successfactors.eu