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  • Human Resource Manager – The Print Exchange

    Human Resource Manager – The Print Exchange

    Job Description

    The Human Resource Manager  will provide leadership and direction in human resources within the organization.
    Responsibilities:
    More specifically, you will:

    Develop and monitor adherence to the HR policies and procedures;
    Lead the process of manpower planning across the group (including headcount management in accordance with the business plans);
    Develop and monitor the company HR budgets i.e. headcount budgets; payroll, training, staff welfare, sports budget and benefits budget;
    Prepare job specifications, facilitating recruitment and on boarding, job grading and compensation structure;
    Manage the disciplinary and grievance processes in accordance with approved policy and in compliance with the legal requirements
    Lead the implementation of the company-wide performance management process;
    Lead the learning and development initiatives across the organization;
    Lead the Kaizen initiatives across the organization – Work with departmental Kaizen champions for effective implementation
    Act as the point of contact for Kaizen related matter and manage the production of the necessary reports for decision making
    Manage and supervise the outsourced cleaning services providers
    Organize and maintain staff records and update internal databases (e.g. record sick or maternity leave)
    Prepare HR documents such as employment contracts, using standard templates.
    Liaise with external partners, like insurance vendors, unions, etc and ensure legal compliance
    Create regular reports and presentations on HR metrics (e.g. turnover rates)
    Answer employees queries about HR-related issues
    Payroll processing and administer the medical scheme.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Equivalent
    Higher Diploma in HR (IHRM) and a Member of a relevant professional body
    At least 8 years experience in a Unionisable environment
    Knowledge of Kaizen Principles and change management
    Experience with HR software, like HRIS or HRMS
    Knowledge of labour laws
    Excellent organizational skills
    Interpersonal and  Communication skills
    Analytical and reporting skills
    Counselling skills, conflict management and empathy

  • Senior Software Engineer

    Senior Software Engineer

    Job description

    Our mission
    JUMO is motivated by an ambitious purpose to radically advance financial inclusion so that individuals and entrepreneurs in emerging markets can have equal access to services that meet their needs and empower communities. We’re inspired by the exceptional people that we work with and we are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team in Nairobi.
    About You

    You’ve been a mentor and a leader on a high performing, multi-disciplinary team, but also a mentee with a growth mindset
    You have a passion for collaborating in cross-functional teams, delivering quality code, and implementing high-volume/low-latency systems
    You value high-quality feedback loops to help you continuously improve
    You can tell a great story about working and evolving in an Agile environment and living software as a craft.

    Backend Tech Stack

    Language: Kotlin
    Framework: Spring Boot
    Data sources: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis
    Infrastructure: Terraform, Kubernetes, AWS
    Paradigms: Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architectures, Serverless

    Key Requirements

    BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
    8+ years of experience designing, developing and testing software
    Hands-on experience with the design and development of high volume, highly reliable services.

    Our mission has launched – are you joining us?

  • Marketing Manager

    Marketing Manager

    We are looking for a positive minded individual who fits the role profile captured below?
    Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer.
    Job Purpose:
    The role ensures proper planning and implementation of marketing activities to drive business growth and create brand awareness. Responsible for planning, development and implementation of all of the Organization’s marketing strategies, corporate communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Responsible for creating, implementing and measuring the success of a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations programs.
    Coordinate media interest in the Bank and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests.
    Aligning marketing strategy with all key stakeholders to ensure value for the company.
    Developing the overall Marketing and Brand Management Visibility Plans.
    Generating the calendar of marketing activities aligning them to the Bank’s Business strategy.
    Contributing to marketing perspective & information insights into to the strategic plans for retail & corporate business growth.
    Product and services reviews to drive business competitiveness.
    Work on strategies to penetrate new untapped market niches.
    Liaison with the various business heads & commercial heads to develop new products, establishing commercial roll out plans for all new products, services, branches, channels and businesses.
     Review with the Business heads consistent delivery of high quality products and services through product and service development.
    Develop structure for harnessing ideas from the bank staff and customers with a view to creating a pipeline of new innovative products & services for the Bank.  
    Drive a strong Public relations and CSR strategy.
    Execute the marketing activities based on targets and agreed budgets, market share growth, business growth KPI’s, product mix and timescales.
    Oversee the development of Marketing Communications and publicity materials & collaterals across all mediums; social, outdoor & electronic media.
    Responsible for identifying and reporting potential and actual Money Laundering Risk, including suspicious transactions in accordance with the laid down AML policies & procedures in your area.
    Manages the Bank’s external agents to optimize effectiveness & efficiency for activities such Advertising Activations; Research, PR; Publications collaterals of Communication materials, Media buying and placement.
    Define marketing resource requirement and ensure proper allocation across the marketing mix elements and priorities.
     Maintain and develop existing and new customers and reach out to the niche market.

    Carry out market research, competitor and customer surveys, develop and maintain market/competitor intelligence through gathering and analysing market information
    Develops the strategy for obtaining marketing intelligence.
    Ability to creatively rollout digital marketing and promotions.
    Formulate and implement policies and procedures that ensure compliance to the key principles of fairness, reliability, transparency, equity and responsiveness in line with the prudential guidelines on consumer protection.
    Provide leadership, development and coaching to the department to ensure better performance and succession planning with the unit.

    Key Competencies and Attributes:

    Able to communicate and motivate, have good PR/interpersonal skills, have outstanding reporting skills, understand the principles of sales and marketing including market targeting, market mix and cost effectiveness.
    High level of integrity.
    Have excellent communication as well as interpersonal and public relations and interpersonal skills.
    Possess Strong analytical, interpretative, report writing and presentation skills.
    Sound IT proficiency and demonstrable exposure to a computerised working environment.
    Ability to grow, support and develop talent within a team.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Public Relations or any relevant field.
    Experience in customer service in the financial services industry is a plus.
    Professional marketing/ Business Development qualifications.
     Professional Banking/or Marketing qualifications is a plus.
     Have a minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience 3 of which must have been in a management role with proven result oriented track record.
    Have strong sales and commercial orientation with marketing and/or research experience.

  • Group Head of HR

    Group Head of HR

    Job Description

    Your role is to develop and drive the group’s talent strategy in order to build and maintain a high performance team across the group. You are passionate about people and champion the culture. You help to make ROAM an employer of choice by implementing initiatives that foster a challenging work environment where employees are engaged and passionate about what they do.
     
    Reporting into: Group CEO
     
    Direct Reports

    Country HR Managers
    Assistant to the Group Head of HR

    Key Responsibilities

    Develop and implement ROAM Africa talent strategy; Operationalize strategies to become a better employer and place to work every single day
    Develop Objectives and Key Results for the HR Teams
    Develop and oversee the performance management process across the group
    Manage, and train a team of strong HR managers
    Support and coach senior leaders across ROAM Africa regarding best HRM practices.
    Ensure company’s Payroll Administration is completed in a timely manner according to set out procedures.
    Ensure risk mitigation throughout employee cycle and labour law compliance across ROAM Africa.
    Recruitment and on-boarding of senior management.
    Coordinate Training and (Management) Development plans and activities for the company. Advice on training opportunities keeping budget restrictions in mind.
    Develop and manage the talent management department budget.
    Build the ROAM employer brand
    Liaise with the Group CEO on any PR and external communication
    Champion ROAM culture and values across the group
    Provide HR advisory services to the executive leadership team
    Provide for HR reporting and undertake other lawful duties as may be assigned by the Group CEO / CFO.

    Key skills and competencies

    8+ years of experience as an HR generalist or management consultant with HR experience in leading organizations
    Bachelors or Masters Degree; 1st quartile graduation scores
    Current IHRM practicing certificate (for Kenya)
    Strong practical understanding and application of different African labour laws
    Passionate and energetic character, wanting to make a true difference
    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and an exceptionally well developed results orientation
    Experience in a digital and millennial environment
    Strong EQ, excellent interpersonal abilities; must love working with people and be able to handle difficult conversations effectively
    Experience managing remote teams
    Demonstrate strong abilities as an organizer, relationship builder, negotiator, problem solver and public speaker.
    Experience with Payspace an added value

  • Senior Content Editor – Nairobi

    Senior Content Editor – Nairobi

    Job Details
    We are seeking a hard-working, detail-oriented and experienced Editor for Opera News. This position is full-time and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. 
    The Editor will ensure content shared on Opera News platforms is exciting, relevant and personalized as well as helping our users acquire extremely experience in our APP.
    The ideal candidate should have a passion and nose for news. A background in the digital media preferably in a leading media house is an added advantage.
    Work Places: Nairobi ,Kenya
    Experience: 8 years minimum in the country’s top 3 News Medias
    Responsibilities:

    Responsible for Opera News content operation and team management in Kenya .
    Responsible for FRN, Push and content quality, lead Opera News to be a respectable and top ranked News application in east Africa.
    Responsible for the daily/weekly report and data analysis, be results oriented and keep improving the work.
    Work closely with engineers to provide feedback for machine learning, collecting news sources, extracting keywords, labelling samples etc.
    Track the latest news, making sure the hottest news and topics are in the CMS.
    Skill for rewriting long headlines in to shorter format for Mobile devices.
    Push breaking news and trending topics in all Opera’s news products.
    Respond to KPIs defined by supervisors or headquarters.

    Continuously improving by capturing and analyzing the appropriate data/metrics, insights and best practices, and then acting on the information.

    Required skills:

    Rigorous and organized, curious and innovative.
    Punctual, good sense to work in a team or alone.
    Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Literature or related field.
    Experience with CMS; advanced editing skills.
    Ability to adjust rapidly to shifting deadlines and priorities.
    Knowledge in SEO, Search Engine Optimization, are preferred.
    Ability to work flexible hours, can accept to work on evening shift or weekend.
    Available to perform other missions requested by supervisors.

  • Business Transformation Officer P4

    Business Transformation Officer P4

    ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
    Digital solutions are rapidly reaching some of the most vulnerable people and places affected by crisis. As one of the main humanitarian actors, the World Food Programme (WFP) has the opportunity and the obligation to leverage data and technology to better know and serve those in need by digitally transforming the way it works. Such ambition led to a plan aimed at establishing, integrating, and mainstreaming the core elements of an end-to-end digital business process.
    WFP Kenya Country Office (KCO) has 9 office locations Nairobi, Mombasa, Garissa, Dadaab, Wajir, Kakuma, Lodwar, Isiolo and Marsabit). The Head of the Business Transformation Unit, reporting to the Deputy Country Director, is accountable for providing all KCO staff with the technology products and services that they require to do their work.
    For the Nairobi office location, the Business Transformation Unit (BTU) is also responsible for providing IT services to other offices such as Regional Bureau East and Central Africa (RBN), SCOPE Global Service Desk and the Digital Transformation Unit. The Business Transformation Unit is comprised of 4 teams. The Head of BTU manages 11 staff and has an indirect reporting line to 3 TEC staff in Field Offices (Mombasa, Kakuma and Dadaab).
    JOB PURPOSE
    The Head of Business Transformation Unit role is focused on improving the value of technology in WFP Kenya. Through working with our internal clients, building strong relationships with senior management and key stakeholders, continual service improvements and mainstreaming of innovations, the shift to a new digital landscape supports our operational requirements.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Participate in Country Office strategic planning and operational decisions to advocate for results and outcomes that are aligned with WFP corporate policies, standards and strategy.
    Keep abreast of both Technology standards and WFP’s strategic direction to identify new initiatives, provide guidance on Technology options, and adopt best practices to support the Country Office Strategic Plan.
    Engage with the Country Office business units to understand business objectives, gather requirements, and analyze capabilities with the objective of shaping demand for technology products, offering new opportunities to improve business processes, better stakeholder alignment and creating value for money propositions with technology solutions.
    Contribute to the thought leadership and advisory activities with regards to Cash Based Transfers and Country Office beneficiary data management requirements.
    Manage the delivery of projects to ensure solutions transfer into the business in accordance with established overall project objectives and business strategies and requirements.
    Delivery of IT Services for Kenya Country Offices (CO) in alignment with corporate TEC Division governance, guidelines and policies.
    Oversight of managed services ensuring service levels and key performance indicators are met.
    Identification and ownership of continuous service improvements.
    Manage relationships with internal staff and suppliers to ensure effective and efficient technology products and services are delivered.
    Drive a culture where consistent data are effectively used to take decision and drive the implementation of WFP IT innovative solutions.
    Provide leadership and management to BTU staff and act as a point of escalation and coordination for critical incidents.
    Provide regular reports and updates to the Senior Management team and Kenya Country Office units via operational meetings.
    Under the Annual CO Performance plan, set targets for delivery of BTU services and manage risks and mitigations of service provision.
    Review CO programme documents (e.g. submitted for Strategic Programme Review (sPRP) and CSP process), providing inputs to incorporate and strengthen Digital Assistance Service components.
    Participate and encourage capacity building initiatives aimed at building solid Digital Assistance Services expertise amongst IT colleagues in the CO.
    Manage and motivate a team of staff, providing coaching, mentoring, training and guidance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.

    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:
    Advanced university degree in business management, computer science, telecommunications engineering or social sciences, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses.
    Experience:

    At least eight years (of which a minimum of three years internationally) of progressively responsible professional experience in IT or related area, with an interest in international humanitarian development. Experience in strategy development and digital transformation is highly desirable.
    Experience of delivering IT services that align an organisation’s vision, mission, objectives, strategy, business and user needs.
    Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
    Sound knowledge of ITIL service principles, experienced supplier manager and focused on delivering CSI across production platforms and IT services
    Has managed large projects requiring innovative recommendations and approaches.
    Has managed large teams in complex environments, providing coaching, mentoring and trainings.
    Has built strong relationships with internal and external partners to identify key business issues and identify new/improved IT solutions and services.
    Has international professional experiences.
    Has shown to be consistent, data driven and agile during urgent situations.
    Has shown to be able to gain credibility and respect from the team.
    Has shown to be open to challenges and to share experience and knowledge with team members and colleagues.
    Has shown to be a change agent and take decision based on effective data analysis and user-centric approach.
    Has proven to listen and understand internal and external partners’ needs.

    Language:
    Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese.
    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
    Knowledge & Skills:

    Strong leadership in managing and developing operational teams and managed service providers in delivering and supporting IT services across all lines of business
    Expertise in budget planning, financial management and resource management
    Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions to non-technical colleagues, establish rapport and persuade others
    Accelerating professional services through industry best practice implementation.
    Ability to lead, train, mentor and coach a highly effective team coupled with project and programme management skills.
    Sound experience in IT Operations, both in HQ and Field contexts

    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
    5 June 2019
    TERMS AND CONDITIONS
    The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. He/she will be required to travel abroad sometime to remote and difficult locations.
    WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. For more details please visit icsc.un.org
    Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
    WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
    No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

  • Assistant Business Development Assistant M&E Manager Assistant Accounts Manager Assistant ICT Manager Assistant Finance Manager

    Assistant Business Development Assistant M&E Manager Assistant Accounts Manager Assistant ICT Manager Assistant Finance Manager

    Job Details

    Initiating policy guideline in managing client relationships to maximize revenue opportunities and grow future business
    Managing Implementation of business ideas to achieve revenue targets
    Managing implementation of the revenue and debt collection plans
    Planning for stakeholder engagements to market Railways assets and services
    Developing market development strategies to create demand for the Corporations assets and service
    Fixing of rates, fares and other charges;
    Developing costs and benefit analysis for business case proposals
    Monitoring Implementing research findings and business development proposals reviewing and analyzing all customer proposals and recommending for implementation of all feasible ideas
    Supervision of regional offices in delivering their mandates
    Leading, motivating and developing the departmental staff to achieve business and people objectives
    Identifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices in management
    Managing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture
    Reviewing departmental budgets for approval

    Qualifications

    Master in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or equivalent from a recognized University
    Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related Subjects from a recognized University;
    A minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience 2 of which at supervisory Level;
    Registered with a relevant professional body ( CIM/MSK/ISK) where applicable
    Valid Practicing License where applicable
    Certificate in Management/Leadership skills;
    Proficiency in computer applications;
    Meets requirements of chapter six of the Constitution;

    Terms of Offer
    An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.

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  • Principal Energy Officer Civil Engineer Principal Energy Officer Senior Water & Sanitation Officer Senior Urban Planner Land Surveyor Environmental Management Officer Senior Assistant Records Officer Legal Officer Sales Officer Permitting & Development Control Officer Driver

    Principal Energy Officer Civil Engineer Principal Energy Officer Senior Water & Sanitation Officer Senior Urban Planner Land Surveyor Environmental Management Officer Senior Assistant Records Officer Legal Officer Sales Officer Permitting & Development Control Officer Driver

    Job Details

    Ensuring sufficient electrical power, cooking gas and green energy facilities and utilities for Konza Technopolis;
    Designing, developing and maintaining electrical power, cooking gas and green energy facilities for Konza Technopolis
    Supervising and inspecting electrical power, gas and green energy construction works;
    Liaising and advising consultants and contractors appointed by the Authority to implement electrical power, cooking gas and green energy structures.
    Reviewing electrical power, gas and green energy designs for implementation within the jurisdiction of Konza Technopolis.
    Providing electrical power, gas and green energy engineering advice to the Authority.

    Qualifications

    At least Eight (8) years’ work experience in energy management in public service or private sector, three of which must be in a supervisory position.
    Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
    Masters Degree in electrical engineering or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution
    A Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    Registered as a Professional Engineer by EBK and a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya
    Proficiency in computer applications;
    Good communication skills,
    Proficiency in Computer skills;
    Meet the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution
    Demonstrated results in work performance

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  • Head, IT Risk & Security IT Security Specialist

    Head, IT Risk & Security IT Security Specialist

    Reporting to the Director, Information Technology, the purpose of the role is to safeguard KCB critical information infrastructure against external aggression from cyber criminals; respond to, resolve and recover from Cyber/IT Security incidents and attacks through proactive security incidence monitoring and also deliver an appropriate IT business continuity & data back-ups management capability for the Bank in the event of a material business interruption.
    Responsibilities

    Ensure the security of the core banking systems through adequate security management and administration measures.
    Develop and enforce IT policies, standards and procedures to ensure proper operations and maintenance of the IT assets.
    Implement appropriate transparency/escalation of all significant risks as appropriate in the weekly and monthly reports, and priority notifications to ensure minimum exposure to risk.
    Identifying risks via: analysis of monthly metrics and other indicators; review of IT conformance reports, security assessments, requests for policy/standard exceptions and health check results; responding to escalations and queries; regular discussions with the departments; and other means that may be available to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to mitigate exposure.
    Assessing identified risks in conjunction with other IT Departments, Information Risk and other Lines of Business to determine the impact/materiality in terms of financial loss/cost, reputation and/or regulatory risk and the likelihood and potential frequency of such risk occurring.
    Ensure appropriate action plans and delivery dates are in place to address material risks and any open internal or external audit items or regulatory issues, and tracking these actions to completion.
    Participate in the annual IS and IT audit plan with the Internal Audit in order to take note of the areas to be addressed.
    Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and responsive auditees, appropriate findings, and appropriate management responses and action plans.
    Coordinate with Operational Risk Control to ensure transparency of risks, appropriate measures in place to mitigate risks to within the Business risk appetite, and a positive and open working relationship.
    Providing guidance within the departments on topics related to ICT risk management such as achieving compliance with standards and policies, staying within the risk appetite of the KCB.
    Coordinating with the Departments to ensure all deadlines are met for core activities such as conformance, audits, regulatory reviews, priority initiatives, etc.
    Participation in the implementation of the Group Data Protection and Data Confidentiality programs.
    Responsible for implementing/establishing a process for safeguarding authentication devices against interference, loss and theft.

    Qualifications

    To be considered for the role, the successful applicant should have the following:
    Preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in ICT or Related Field from a recognized university. A Master’s Degree will be added advantage.
    Must possess at least one security certification such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CASP, BCM, Security +.
    A minimum of 10 years senior management experience in Information Technology with hands on experience in:

    8 years’ experience in Core banking risk & security management,
    8 years’ experience in Active directory management,
    8 years’ experience in IT Security on operating systems and databases,
    8 years’ experience in IT BCM, Data Back Ups & Archival Management,

    Knowledge of web security architecture is essential.
    Knowledge and skills on encryption, VPN is essential.
    Knowledge of web programming languages and software & security architectures is desired.
    Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competencies in championing high performance.
    Superior communication and interpersonal skills.

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  • Senior Investment Manager (Financial Institution)

    Senior Investment Manager (Financial Institution)

    Role Profile
    Since its foundation in 2009, the company has consistently recorded year-on-year growth and expanded into new regions and topics. Due to this ongoing success, Finance in Motion is now seeking a high calibre individual to fill this exciting new position. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the successful candidate will be tasked with driving the expansion of Finance in Motion’s eco.business Fund into the Sub-Saharan region.
    The eco.business Fund aims at promoting sustainable businesses that contribute to biodiversity conservation, to the sustainable use of natural resources and to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impacts. The Fund provides funding to farmers and businesses active in four sectors – agriculture, forestry, fishery/aquaculture and tourism both directly as well as indirectly through financial institutions and other intermediaries in the value chain.
    The eco.business Fund was launched in December 2014 in Latin America and currently has USD 240m outstanding investment portfolio as of Q4/2018. The expansion of the Fund to sub-Saharan Africa is currently underway, with plans for it to be operational by mid-2019.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Key responsibilities:

    Origination, structuring and negotiation of senior and subordinated debt investments in financial institutions.
    Leading teams for due diligence and monitoring of financial institutions (banks and non-bank financial institutions such as MFIs, factoring companies etc.).
    Driving the FI investment strategy and portfolio to ensure a suitable mix in terms of key metrics (impact, risk, return) and in light of key market developments in sub-Saharan Africa.
    Monitoring of financial sector regulatory and supervisory framework and policy.
    Internal and external reporting regarding investment portfolio and development of the Fund.
    Identifying technical assistance needs for financial institutions or market participants.
    Targeted policy dialogue with relevant stakeholders in the region.
    Representing and positioning FiM and the eco.business fund, including participation in conferences, workshops etc.

    Required Experience and Qualifications:
    Education

    Degree in economics, business administration, finance, or a related field

    Relevant Experience

    Relevant professional experience of at least (8) eight years, including substantial previous sub-Saharan Africa experience.
    Solid business network in the region, ideally including East Africa.
    Experience in lending to financial institutions and managing investment portfolio.
    Proficient understanding of banking, both business and risk perspective.
    Good skills in analysing financial institutions and solid understanding of accounting standards.
    General knowledge of impact finance
    writing and presentation skills enhanced by intercultural skills and sensitivities.
    Goal oriented, fully committed to delivering high quality results under tight deadlines.
    Willingness to travel

    What you can expect

    An agile, widely diverse international working environment with over 40 nationalities who strive to uphold the organisation start-up spirit and profit from the opportunities of a growing company.
    A job with a great degree of autonomy that achieves real impact through cooperation and joint responsibility.
    A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company culture that rewards above-average results.
    An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees.

    Terms of Appointment

    The role is being offered as a full-time or part-time position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.   Full details of compensation and benefits can be shared on request[NK2] .