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  • Product Lead, Google Research

    Product Lead, Google Research

    Minimum qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
    8 years of experience in product management, consulting, co-founder, or a related technical role.
    3 years of experience building and shipping technical products.

    Preferred qualifications:

    Master’s degree or PhD in a technology or business related field.
    5 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales, finance, and other stakeholders.
    5 years of experience in a business function or role (e.g., strategic marketing, business operations, consulting).
    4 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to leadership.
    3 years of experience in software development or engineering.
    Knowledge of the research domain, including publication.

    About The Job

    At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.
    In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.
    One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world’s information. We’re responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.
    Google Research addresses challenges that define the technology of today and tomorrow. From conducting fundamental research to influencing product development, our research teams have the opportunity to impact technology used by billions of people every day.
    Our teams aspire to make discoveries that impact everyone, and core to our approach is sharing our research and tools to fuel progress in the field — we publish regularly in academic journals, release projects as open source, and apply research to Google products.

    Responsibilities

    Analyze markets, competition, and user requirements in depth.
    Launch new products and features, test their performance, and iterate quickly.
    Work collaboratively with engineering, marketing, legal, UX, and other team technologies.
    Develop solutions to problems by collaborating as needed across regions, product areas, and functions.

    Apply via :

    www.google.com

  • Regional Lead, East Africa 


            

            
            Regional Lead, Central Africa 


            

            
            Program Development & Award Advisor

    Regional Lead, East Africa Regional Lead, Central Africa Program Development & Award Advisor

    Job Overview 

    Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) East Africa Regional Lead provides coherence and direction to the provision of technical support for Cash & Markets; Resilient Food Systems; and Economic Inclusion programming in East Africa. As a member of both the regional team and the technical unit senior management team, the ERD East Africa Regional Lead has accountability for technical quality and responsibility for assuring the advice from Technical Advisors is taken into appropriate action by the country office.
    The ERD East Africa Regional Lead will lead a highly effective, strategic ERD regional team to ensure the East Africa Region has high quality, sound technical support needed to deliver on global program goals and effectively serve our clients. The role will serve as a functional leader, advisor, and a thought partner to both TU leadership and regional leadership, with a particular focus on leading the operationalization of the Economic Wellbeing strategy in East Africa, multi-sector and sub-sector program integration, mainstreaming of Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across programming, evidence-based design, business development, and quality assurance for high-impact and scale strategic projects. The ERD East Africa Regional Lead will coordinate across individuals and projects, ensuring clear priorities are set and communicated, and navigating the challenges inherent in being an advisory function. They will be excellent people managers, with great team building/animation skills, able to help technical staff succeed and grow in their careers. The ERD East Africa Regional Lead will invest deeply in understanding the context and dynamics of the country and regional teams and the challenges they face. They will ensure coherent ways of working within and across the regional technical team, as well as within the wider ERD TU, to align high quality technical support with the operational realities of the country offices. The Regional Lead will champion technical external representation in regional fora for promoting learning, advocacy and showcasing IRC’s programming as well as engage with regional colleagues on donor facing engagement. By doing so, the Regional Lead will ensure high quality programming across the Cash & Markets; Resilient Food Systems; and Economic Inclusion practice areas in East Africa, high quality coordination and partnership with regional teams, effective team performance, and efficiency and impact of technical excellence service offering to the East Africa region and country programs. In East Africa, ERD programming operates in all IRC’s EA countries (Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan and South Sudan) with at least 3 technical advisors working across the 3 practice areas. 

    Major Responsibilities 

    Functional Leadership, Coordination and Implementation Support:

    Provide technical leadership across the region, including by contextualizing the Economic Wellbeing at the regional level in partnership with Technical Advisors, DRD, + Deputy Director of Programs (DDP) and in line with Country Program Strategic Action Plans
    Promote programming coherence and strategic direction of the ERD programming portfolio including identifying opportunities for intra and cross-sectoral integration
    Closely coordinate with Global Practice Leads and HQ functions to facilitate translation of global standards to the region and of country-generated innovation and learning to global practice 
    Support regional Technical Advisors to address implementation bottlenecks and critical quality concerns in the region’s programming portfolio, in partnership with the Deputy Regional Director (DRD)
    Increase quality of technical collaboration across the region by fostering cross-regional dialogue with other regional technical teams
    Provide technical oversight of regional strategic projects in collaboration with the Global Practice Leads as appropriate and/or budgeted, escalating quality assurance challenges as needed
    Foster relationships with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders to make strategic connections and identify opportunities
    Provide stop-gap direct implementation support as/if appropriate and budgeted on CP-grants

    Staff management, learning, and development

    Lead and line manage a high performing team of ERD Technical Advisors to design and support ERD programming across the region, and generate evidence and learning for local and global strategies
    Accountable for ensuring TAs maintain core knowledge and expertise and apply global best practices to their work across health sub-sectors
    Work closely with Regional and CRRD HQ People & Culture colleagues to devise strategies of attracting, onboarding, developing, and nurturing diverse regional technical staff at the Advisor and Coordinator levels, and ensuring an inclusive work environment.  In collaboration with the DRD, Regional and CRRD HQ P&C, and Global Practice Leads, plan and implement professional development for staff ensuring targeted learning. 

    Program Design and Business Development

    Provide technical leadership and oversight to region-led (multi-country) business development, as well as particularly large single-country opportunities, together with the Technical Advisors, Global Practice Leads and others as relevant.
    Support and promote technical and programmatic innovation in the region, based on technically-sound and contextually-grounded creativity and/or insights
    Collaborate with other technical area Regional Leads and Technical Advisors to promote regional uptake of solutions that are proven to increase scale and deepen impact, with close attention to where integrated programming would multiply efficacy and efficiency
    Work with DRD, Director of Awards Management and DDPs for country programs to understand the region’s donors for the ERD sectors, the donors’ priorities in the region, and the regional funding priorities of Country Programs for the Economic Wellbeing Outcomes
    Support regional donor engagement to deepen donor understanding of IRC’s work the region, strategically foster and develop new donor relationships in close coordination with the regional team, and support the development of regional business development opportunities
    Support the development and growth of strategic partnerships with mission-aligned organizations at the regional level who share commitments towards scale and impact and have complementary areas of expertise for collaboration towards delivering better outcomes for clients
    Accountable for coordinating across expert staff to better integrate cross-cutting issues into ERD programs (e.g., gender equality, diversity and inclusion, climate adaptation, etc.).

    Knowledge Management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

    Lift up program learning for sharing across the region and to inform global strategic direction of (relevant) Global Practice Areas
    Facilitate interpretation and use of sector data in regional learning routines and put in place routines and accountability mechanisms to encourage uptake of data-driven recommendations made by TAs
    Collaborate with Regional Measurement Advisors to ensure that Regional Technical Advisors support good MEAL practice for ERD programming in East Africa, including the use of high-quality indicators, the use of IRC standard data tools, and the inclusion of MEAL activities in project plans

    External Influence and Representation

    Engage in regional sector coordination groups and bilateral relationships as appropriate, to represent IRC, showcase learning from our client-centered program implementation, and support priority policy and practice shifts
    Support regions in addressing policy & practice shifts needed to enable program impact and scale
    In close collaboration and partnership with the DRD, regional Awards Management and Advocacy focal points, ensure effective networking and representation in relation to Cash & Markets; Resilient Food Systems; and Economic Inclusion through mobilizing input from global practice leads. 

    Key Working Relationships 

    Position Reports to:Dual reporting line to Deputy Director, ERD TU and DRD, East Africa
    Direct Reports:  

    Cash & Markets Technical Advisor
    Livelihood Technical Advisors

    Key Internal Relationships: 

    ERD Deputy Director 
    Global Practice Leads for Cash & Markets; Resilient Food Systems; and Economic Inclusion
    ERD Regional Leads and Regional Focal Points across 5 other regions 
    Regional Measurement Advisor
    Regional Leadership Team, Country Directors, DDPs, CRRD colleagues across multiple roles 
    Regional Advocacy and Comms leads
    Regional Safety & Security lead
    East Africa Awards Management Unit team
    CRRD Senior Management Team and Leadership Group; Regional Leadership Teams 
    Global HQ and AMU focal points  

    Key External Relationships: 

    Regional Cash, Food Security, and Economic Inclusion coordination clusters, INGOs, donors and policy makers, counterparts in relevant UN agencies.

    Desired Experience and Skills 

    Highly seasoned professional with at least 8+ years of progressive technical and management experience leading and managing technical teams 
    Established technical expertise in at least one of the ERD Global Practice Areas relevant to East Africa. Professional and/or lived experience in East Africa context and sound understanding of the region is a huge advantage.
    Excellent management and leadership skills including coaching, mentoring, and performance management 
    Strong track record of leading multi-location technical programs
    Strong track record of driving uptake of evidence-based practice
    Experience managing multiple projects with multi-disciplinary collaborators
    Demonstrated ability to influence across a wide range of diverse stakeholders internally and externally
    Strong track record of identifying and converting business development opportunities (when leading and managing the leader) 
    Knowledge and understanding of the respective regional context
    Ability to work, manage, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; outstanding business acumen, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills required
    Superb inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate across countries, cultures, and departments 
    Fluency in English required. Additional regionally spoken language is a huge advantage.
    Ability to travel regionally and globally up to 35% of the time, occasionally on short notice
    Education:Masters’ degree in economics, business management, international development, agriculture or any other relevant fields or an equivalent professional experience of background is required. Sound training on the use of data and research evidence for programmatic decision making and rigorous analytic skills are an advantage. 

    Compensation:

    Posted pay ranges apply to UK-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

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  • Chief Financial Officer

    Chief Financial Officer

    Responsibilities:

    Fundraising Expertise: Proven success in fundraising and capital raising.
    Investor Relations: Strong ability to manage and nurture investor relationships.
    Exit Strategy Planning: Experience in preparing for an IPO or a similar exit strategy.
    Financial Management: Expertise in overseeing financial operations up to $100M.
    Financial Modeling: Advanced financial modeling skills are essential.
    Communication & Leadership: Exceptional leadership and communication abilities; a motivating leader and an effective manager.
    International Experience: Must have experience working in global or multicultural settings.

    Requirements:

    Experience: 8+ years in a CFO or senior finance role, with a strong preference for experience in a start-up or scale-up environment
    Location: Based in Nairobi or surrounding regions (for exceptional candidates).
    Team Dynamics: Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced, and growing team.
    Hands-On Approach: Proactive and willing to engage in day-to-day operations.
    Personality: Outgoing, adaptable, and able to excel in a fast-moving, scale-up environment.
    Passion: Deep commitment to social and environmental impact.

    Apply via :

    www.aplitrak.com

  • General Manager

    General Manager

    Purpose of the Role

    The General Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership in all facets of the organization, overseeing day to day running of the business and ensuring strategic goals are at operational and budgetary levels are met.

    Role Accountabilities

    Develop business plans and tactical action plans to support the achievement of the strategic plan.
    Champion the strategic planning process
    Implement sales strategies across the Company and accomplish said targets while driving growth of customer base.
    Thorough understanding of the competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, new industry developments, and standards.
    Overseeing the implementation of the company’s short- and long-term strategies and plans
    Lead the annual budgeting process to ensure accurate income projections and provisioning of expenses.
    Closely monitor costs to minimize wastage and guard against possible embezzlement.
    Take immediate necessary action to promote a culture of efficiency, honesty, integrity and placing the customer front and center of all company actions.
    High levels of customer awareness – their imports and exports habits. Understand their needs and challenges and use this knowledge for product refinement and growth.
    Establish an appropriate leadership system that will attract, inspire, develop, and retain a highly skilled motivated, and disciplined staff to enhance the performance of the institution
    Liquidity Management: Optimize company liquidity by ensuring timely collection of debts and management of expenses.
    Appraise the Board quarterly on the company’s financial status, explaining current performance compared with the past period, actual performance compared with the budgets, and explanations for the variances.
    Proactively recommends changes or improvements to the overall direction, policies, and strategy of the organization; solicits advice and seeks guidance, when appropriate, from the board.
    Develop strategies to manage credit and operational risks of the business.

    Requirements

    Requirements and Qualifications

    Master degree in a business related course.
    Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or related fields
    At least 8 years of experience in managing a team, managing multiple operational functions.
    Knowledge in Logistics Industry will be an added advantage
    Experience in planning and budgeting
    Problem-solving aptitude
    Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
    General Management Stakeholder Engagement & Analytical Skills;
    Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills

    Apply via :

    cdl.zohorecruit.com

  • Category Manager, Procurement and Disposal (Manager 2)

    Category Manager, Procurement and Disposal (Manager 2)

    Job Purpose

    The Category Manager is responsible for researching and identifying innovative procurement solutions and coordinating and managing procurement of goods works and services within a specific category of spend.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Roles and Responsibilities

    Facilitate the consolidation and procurement of goods, works and services within the buying categories to realize economies of scale.
    Lead on developing, implementing, and reviewing procurement strategies for the whole procurement cycle in the specific category spend area ensuring approach is agreed upon by relevant stakeholders.
    Research best practice and benchmark with other top performing entities to enable development and implementation of trending sourcing strategies.
    Overall management of suppliers for the specific category spend, including supplier. development, understand the sub-contract markets and supplier relationship management.
    Plan and coordinate all interactions with suppliers to identify and realize value and reduce risk.
    Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure transparency, fairness, competition, and Value for money for goods and services procured. Maintain records on the performance of suppliers for purposes of providing performance feedback and updating service provider lists.
    Carry out negotiations as appropriate with the supplier /contractor to ensure value for money.
    Develop and maintain a buying database.
    Follow-up the buying process and update buying status of goods, works and services for category spend.
    Reassigns requisitions in Plexus ERP Supply Chain Management Module to buyers.
    Reviews bid documents before publishing in I am sourcing module.
    Activates suppliers in I Supplier portal of ERP.
    Uploads Tenders to the advertising Platforms.
    Prepares responses to procurement processes that go to the Review Board.
    Reviews and Drafts Professional Opinions.
    Develop and maintain a buying record of every purchase and update the status of every requisition placed by Departments.
    Check and verify all required specifications of purchased goods, works and services.
    Coordination with Business Areas (USER Departments) in developments of specifications and evaluation of Tenders.
    Recommendation to Governor for appointments of Tender Opening, Tender Evaluation, and Inspection & Acceptance Committees.
    Manage and monitor performance and risk for key suppliers. Develop key supplier relationship and develop strategic partnership.
    Prepare Tender documents, i.e., Tenders, Expression of Interests, Request for Proposals.
    Participate in Tender Evaluations, Inspections & Acceptance Committees for Goods, Works, and Services.
    Conduct price and contract negotiations.
    Establish framework agreements/ Implement cost reduction projects.
    Participate in cross-functional teams and projects.
    Identify and implement actions in risk management.
    Ensure all the proper documentation required for purchase orders is completed and expedites the purchase orders with suppliers.
    Support the process of quality control through inspection of delivered products and validation of commercial invoices against Banks standards in line with the contractual agreements made with third party service providers.

    Branch/CBK Institute of Monetary Studies/ Currency Centre Coordination

    Manage the Procurement function at the Branches and Currency Centres for effective performance for the category of spend.
    Coordinate preparation of Tenders, appointment of Statutory Committees and recommendation of approvals for products above the threshold of 2m.
    Oversee the provision of effective administrative and logistical support for the category.
    Giving advice and guidance on interpretation and application of Public Procurement Asset and Disposal Act 2015 and Regulations to stakeholders for category spend.
    Sensitization of buyers in the Branches, Currency Centres and CBK Institute of Monetary Studies.
    Any other assigned roles and responsibilities.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Procurement and Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
    Member of Kenya Institute of Supply Chain Management (KISM) or equivalent.
    Master’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement and Contract Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent (added advantage).

    Work Experience

    At least eight (8) years’ experience in Procurement/ supply chain management and logistics/operations; three (3) of which should be at a Managerial capacity.

    Competencies

    Technical Competencies

    Procurement Legislation – Clear understanding of the PPADA 2015 and other guidelines
    Service level agreements/Commercial Acumen/Supplier Relationship Management
    Knowledge and experience in procurement Systems.
    Political and market awareness – understanding sensitivities, policies, developments and how they influence service delivery.

    Functional/Behavioral/General Competencies

    Budgeting and planning –experience and ability to define the departmental and organization
    wide budgets and to advise on budgeting implications for strategy realization.
    Risk Management-experience in identifying procurement and operational risks, developing mitigating measures and monitoring mechanisms.
    Project Management – ability to plan activities logically to ensure deliverables and timelines
    Highly analytical and ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts.
    Resilience –withstanding strategic and operational challenges and maintain momentum.
    Integrity, honesty, and ethics- ensures ethical practices and integrity.
    Leadership and management-of buyer teams/ Communication.
    Performance Management and team building.
    Decision making –strategic decisions in a timely and effective manner and to be accountable for decision making within departmental and role allocation and advise departments on major strategic implications and critical decisions required.
    Professionalism –maintains a professional approach based on ethics and CBK values.
    Customer orientation-is customer focused striking a solid balance between external and internal customer demands.

    Apply via :

    careers.centralbank.go.ke

  • Legal Advocacy Adviser, Africa

    Legal Advocacy Adviser, Africa

    Technical support and Norm building:

    Lead in engagement with the regional and sub-regional human rights mechanisms
    Provide technical support to regional human rights mechanisms and support special Mandates & procedures in executing their mandates as necessary.
    Support partner capacity strengthening for an increased engagement with Human rights mechanisms.
    Deliver various influencing activities, including events and publications, drafting position papers and briefings, and convening policy dialogue with policymakers.
    Follow key influencing processes and provide briefings and updates as required to relevant Center staff and partners.
    Map out key influencers with whom the Center should engage on the SDGs and AU policy processes, working closely with the relevant partners and strategic allies.
    Represent the Center and engage with various key external stakeholders, including government officials, regional and global institutions, think tanks, academics, private sector and other key advocacy audiences.
    Draft and communicate analysis and insight of key policy and political trends and issues for internal and external audiences.
    Work with the Africa team to deliver the overall policy and campaign strategy and organizational priorities.
    Track, monitor and evaluate the Center’s influencing strategies and contribute to team planning, budgeting, and annual reporting.

    Implementation

    Lead in implementing court decisions in the Center’s focus countries in Africa and collaborate with partners for implementation in the focal countries
    Build relationships with relevant line ministries and legislators in the Center’s focus countries in Africa
    Support partner efforts toward national-level legislative and policy processes in the focal countries
    Coordinate strategic advocacy partnerships for purposes of implementation
    Support national-level implementation of decisions and recommendations from human rights mechanisms (UN & regional)
    Undertake research to document and expose human rights violations/ to communicate impact of our work
    Develop project agreements, as needed, and monitor activities and expenses relating to them

    General
    Any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.
    Qualifications and Experience:

    Degree in law or other relevant degree required with 8+ years professional and/or relevant experience.
    Knowledge of international human rights, women’s rights, Africa regional and global human rights mechanism.
    Ability to travel and, when required, to work outside normal office hours.
    Successfully achieving advocacy objectives and achieving policy change, in the context of NGO influencing agenda.
    Designing and delivering successful advocacy strategies.
    Strategic understanding of the political trends, opportunities, and challenges in international development and of the African and international political landscape
    Designing and delivering successful advocacy strategies
    Possess excellent writing, editing.

    Apply via :

    reproductiverights.org

  • Country Cold Drink Equipment Manager – Commercial

    Country Cold Drink Equipment Manager – Commercial

    Key Purpose Statement

    The role of the Country Cold Drink Equipment Manager – Commercial is to develop and lead the CDE strategy, implement CDE transformational projects and support the implementation of business plans to deliver the strategic priorities of long term growth, leveraging scale and building fundamental capabilities

    Key Duties & Responsibilities    

    Develop effective CDE strategies to reduce waste and achieve world class operations in terms of technology, process, people, reward, costs and CDE operations
    Direct and oversee the execution of CDE transformational projects to capture value
    Provide direction, leadership and development to ensure the execution of plans to optimise the operation and provide required customer service levels
    Ensure the alignment of activities within CDE and with the rest of the business
    Ensure standardisation and tracking of productivity measurements across the CDE operations
    Provide direction and leadership to teams through driving empowerment, accountability, a culture of forward thinking, innovation and continuous improvement
    Develop in-trade equipment plan as per channel strategy
    Oversee the management of all procurement, distribution, maintenance, security, SHERQ and refurbishment of all CCBA coolers
    Improve the overall performance of the CDE function and the Company

    Skills, Experience & Education    

    Experience

    Minimum of 8 years  management experience
    Experience in warehousing or distribution technical experience, preferably relating to cooling equipment
    Experience in business software systems
    Vast experience in Financial and business modelling

    Education

    Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or any other business related course
    Masters degree will be an added advantage
    Knowledge of logistics operations in a large FMCG organization will be an added advantage

    Apply via :

    ccba.erecruit.co

  • Group Chief Financial Officer

    Group Chief Financial Officer

    Responsibilities:

    Fundraising Expertise: Proven success in fundraising and capital raising.
    Investor Relations: Strong ability to manage and nurture investor relationships.
    Exit Strategy Planning: Experience in preparing for an IPO or a similar exit strategy.
    Financial Management: Expertise in overseeing financial operations up to $100M.
    Financial Modeling: Advanced financial modeling skills are essential.
    Communication & Leadership: Exceptional leadership and communication abilities; a motivating leader and an effective manager.
    International Experience: Must have experience working in global or multicultural settings.

    Requirements:

    Experience: 8+ years in a CFO or senior finance role, with a strong preference for experience in a start-up or scale-up environment
    Location: Based in Nairobi or surrounding regions (for exceptional candidates).
    Team Dynamics: Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced, and growing team.
    Hands-On Approach: Proactive and willing to engage in day-to-day operations.
    Personality: Outgoing, adaptable, and able to excel in a fast-moving, scale-up environment.
    Passion: Deep commitment to social and environmental impact.

    Apply via :

    www.robertwaltersafrica.com

  • Health Manager – Infectious Disease Outbreak Response (P-4), PG Health (HEPR)

    Health Manager – Infectious Disease Outbreak Response (P-4), PG Health (HEPR)

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to…

    The response and coordination efforts focus on deploying quickly to UNICEF country offices facing infectious disease outbreaks, ensuring an effective and well-coordinated response. This includes providing specific support and technical expertise backed by targeted funding, mentoring field officers, and facilitating communication to address urgent needs. Additionally, a systematic tracking system will be implemented to monitor support requests from regional and country offices, ensuring timely responses within a 48-hour benchmark.
    Preparedness and capacity strengthening initiatives aim to build long-term resilience against health emergencies. This includes mentoring staff, sharing lessons learned from deployments, and promoting innovative technologies for outbreak detection and response. Regular reporting and inter-agency reviews will help document experiences and refine future strategies. Collaboration with NGOs, governmental bodies, and international organizations will enhance outbreak response efforts, while technical guidance and protocol development will ensure best practices in disease prevention and management are effectively disseminated.

    The following minimum requirements:

    An advanced University degree in Public Health (MPH, MSc. DrPH, PhD), or another relevant field or other elated technical areas is required. A medical degree is an advantage. 

    Work Experience:

    A minimum of eight years of professional work experience at national and/or international levels in emergency preparedness, infectious disease management and/or response, or a closely related field is required.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • General Manager

    General Manager

    The General Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership in all facets of the organization, overseeing day to day running of the business and ensuring strategic goals are at operational and budgetary levels are met.

    Role Accountabilities

    Develop business plans and tactical action plans to support the achievement of the strategic plan.
    Champion the strategic planning process
    Implement sales strategies across the Company and accomplish said targets while driving growth of customer base.
    Thorough understanding of the competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, new industry developments, and standards.
    Overseeing the implementation of the company’s short- and long-term strategies and plans
    Lead the annual budgeting process to ensure accurate income projections and provisioning of expenses.
    Closely monitor costs to minimize wastage and guard against possible embezzlement.
    Take immediate necessary action to promote a culture of efficiency, honesty, integrity and placing the customer front and center of all company actions.
    High levels of customer awareness – their imports and exports habits. Understand their needs and challenges and use this knowledge for product refinement and growth.
    Establish an appropriate leadership system that will attract, inspire, develop, and retain a highly skilled motivated, and disciplined staff to enhance the performance of the institution
    Liquidity Management: Optimize company liquidity by ensuring timely collection of debts and management of expenses.
    Appraise the Board quarterly on the company’s financial status, explaining current performance compared with the past period, actual performance compared with the budgets, and explanations for the variances.
    Proactively recommends changes or improvements to the overall direction, policies, and strategy of the organization; solicits advice and seeks guidance, when appropriate, from the board.
    Develop strategies to manage credit and operational risks of the business.

    Requirements and Qualifications

    Master degree in a business related course.
    Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or related fields
    At least 8 years of experience in managing a team, managing multiple operational functions.
    Knowledge in Logistics Industry will be an added advantage
    Experience in planning and budgeting
    Problem-solving aptitude
    Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
    General Management Stakeholder Engagement & Analytical Skills;
    Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills

    Apply via :

    hr@irm.co.ke