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Job Experience: Experience of 8 years

  • Head of Property Management

    Head of Property Management

    Job Details
    Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Property Managementwill oversee overall property management operations. The ideal candidate is expected to provide strategic and inspirational leadership to staff under him/her.
    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    Sourcing of properties to management
    Leading and supervising the team to achieve the annual budget
    Leading in the formulation and implementation of property management strategies
    Maintaining quality services of the property under management for sustenance 
    Making decisions on lettings, lease administration and repairs
    Assigning duties to employees in the department and ensuring they meet set targets
    Monitoring and approving property reports for expenditure and revenue collection
    Approving invoices and requisitions for services delivered and ordered
    Identifying, implementing and benchmarking best practices in property management
    Preparing managed property budgets as well as the department’s annual budget
    Developing, training, motivating and evaluating departmental staff to achieve highest levels of performance
    Driving the organization’s culture and instilling our core values.
    Determining & coordinating departmental reporting and communication requirements

    Key Skills, Knowledge & Attributes: 

    A degree in Land Economics, Real Estate or equivalent from a recognized University
    At least 8 years progressive working experience in a busy Real Estate firm
    Member of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya
    Licensed and practicing Estate Agent
    A team player, possessing good communication, analytical and problem solving skills
    Have initiative & drive and should be able to work independently
    Mature person who is a team player with proven integrity

    Terms:
    A competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidates.

  • Managing Director Director of Programmes

    Managing Director Director of Programmes

    Summary
    SumOfUs is looking for an experienced non-profit leader to work side by side with our Executive Director. This is a full-time position, requiring a minimum of 32 hours per week. The position can be based anywhere that is compatible with working with colleagues in both Europe and the Americas, and can be filled remotely.
    The Managing Director will be a critical part of our leadership team, responsible for overseeing staffing and team performance, organisational culture and learning, and, in partnership with the Executive Director, organisational strategy.
    The ideal candidate has 8+ years experience supervising staff and working closely with leadership teams, ideally in a campaigning context. If you are passionate about working with people and in fast moving organisations, and are committed to our mission of corporate accountability, then this could be the perfect role for you.
    Here are some things you might do
    Oversee staffing and team performance

    Work with senior management to develop staffing and resourcing strategies, including hiring plans and budgets, as well as team allocations
    Manage recruitment and onboarding processes across the organisation, and support new managers in learning how to hire and supervise staff
    Manage performance review and accountability systems across the organisation, with a special focus on ensuring equity and progressive values are reflected in the way we manage performance and hold staff accountable

    Organisational culture and learning

    Work with our Anti-Oppression Leadership Team, our HR team, and senior leadership to nurture and help grow SumOfUs culture
    Manage professional development and learning across the organisation, including identifying and filling training needs, and building learning cycles into our day to day work

    Organisational strategy

    Support the Executive Director in the development of organisational strategy, and in monitoring and evaluating progress against organisational vision
    Maintain open lines of communication throughout the organisation around strategy, direction and vision
    In close coordination with the Executive Director take on special or ad hoc organisation wide projects as needed (specific projects to be determined based on experience and skill-set of successful candidate)

    Management/other

    Supervise a range of senior SumOfUs staff (specific staff to be determined based on experience and skill-set of successful candidate)
    Serve on SumOfUs’s Organisational Leadership Team, which guides overall organisational strategy

    The Managing Director will report to the Executive Director.
    We need someone who
    We have no formal education requirements – if you can do and grow with the job, that’s all that matters. This role requires some who:

    Has experience supervising staff and managing large and diverse teams, preferably in a campaigning or non-profit context
    Has demonstrated organisational strategy, HR, facilitation, or people management skills
    Is fluent in written and spoken English (our language of operation)

    Big pluses include
    We don’t expect you to have all of these! A strong candidate will likely have 2 or 3 of them.

    Formal training or demonstrated experience in HR, preferably in workplaces that are unionised or have a staff association
    Proficiency in major world languages other than English — especially German, French or Spanish
    Has a deep understanding of the MoveOn/Avaaz/38 Degrees/GetUp/Campact model of rapid-response digital campaigning
    Experience working closely with communities affected by corporate accountability issues — from indigenous communities to low-wage workers
    Extensive network of community organizations, non-profits and advocacy groups, and a political understanding of key world regions
    Member focused fundraising experience, or experience managing/running campaigns in a digital context

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  • Procurement Specialist

    Procurement Specialist

    Republic of Kenya
    The National Treasury & Ministry of Planning
    Credit No: 5627 KE
    Project ID No: P 151816
    Job Opportunity
    The Government of Kenya (G0K) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Financial Sector Support Project (FSSP) whose overall development objective is to strengthen the legal, regulatory and institutional environment for improved financial stability, access to and provision of, affordable and long term financing.
    The FSSP is being implemented through the Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
    The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) is looking for a highly motivated Kenyan, for a period of one (1) year renewable based on performance, to fill the position of:
    Procurement Specialist
    (1 Post)
    Ref: FSSP/PIU/PS/2017-18
    The main objective of the Procurement Specialist’s assignment is to provide the requisite procurement advice and support to the PIlU to enable it carry out its mandate to provide project management support.
    The Procurement Specialist is expected to perform the following tasks:

    Be responsible for carrying out procurement functions under the PIU on behalf of the National Treasury in accordance with the procedures specified in the Financing Agreement between the Republic of Kenya and the IDA and with IDA’s Guidelines for Procurement.
    Prepare an overall procurement plan for all the goods and services to be purchased under the Project, specifying allocation of tasks and responsibilities at each stage of the procurement process and to update this procurement plan periodically as may be required from time to time.
    Ensure that procurement is done in accordance with the provisions of the Financing Agreement and with IDA’s Guidelines for Procurement as well as within the Government of Kenya’s procurement guidelines.
    Verify that all proposed purchases are eligible for financing under the Credit and confirm the appropriate method to procure goods and services for each contract.
    Assist procuring entities in all aspects of procurement, including preparation of technical specifications for the goods and services, bidding documents, bid advertisements; assemble committees with the participation of representatives from the NT and procuring entities for the opening and evaluation of bids for purchase of goods and services, Expressions of Interest and Requests for Proposals, as well as contract negotiations and awards; and undertake procurement in close collaboration with the procuring entities.
    Ensure the timely execution of contracts for consultants’ services and the purchase of goods and equipment and supervise the implementation of contracts including pre-shipment inspections (including any test, if necessary), inland transportation, delivery, acceptance and storage.

    Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

    A minimum of a first degree in relevant field.
    Relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
    A minimum of 8 years relevant experience; experience in the public service and donor funded projects is preferable.
    Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the international commercial practices and World Bank procurement procedures.
    Excellent analytical, report writing skills and must be computer literate.
    Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight schedules under minimum supervision.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and able to work in a team

    Evaluation Criteria:
    CVs will be evaluated taking into account the following criteria:

    Academic and professional qualifications;
    Relevant experience;
    Language skills;
    Demonstrated interpersonal and team leadership and team participation skills.

  • Assistant Claims Manager

    Assistant Claims Manager

    PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
    Reporting to the Claims Manager – General Business, the Assistant Claims Manager will provide functional, technical and process support to the leadership of the department. In addition he/she will be responsible for the development of departmental staff so as to ensure a competent team.
    PRIMARY
    Duties & Responsibilities

    Assist in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of short and long term objectives, policies and operating procedures for the department in accordance with industry standards to ensure the department remains competitive in the industry
    Provide expertise and general claims support to the claims team in reviewing, researching, investigating, negotiating, processing and reviewing coverage
    Prepare periodical claims reports, weekly claims statistics and other ad hoc reports as may be required from time to time
    Analyze performance of service providers within set service standards and make appropriate recommendations and follow up implementation as necessary
    Liaise with Underwriting and Legal Departments on claims matters, trends and technical policy interpretation
    Ensure that all claims are processed within the scope of cover provided at the underwriting level and that all payable claims are settled promptly and service providers paid on time.
    Assist in identifying the training needs of the claims staff in the department and ensure that they are mentored, trained and empowered so as to meet the company goals and objectives
    Supervise all claims recovery processes ensure that recoveries are made on time and at minimal costs

    Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in insurance or its equivalent
    Diploma in Insurance (AIIK or CII) required
    At least 8 years’ experience in claims management, with three (3) years at a supervisory /Asst. Manager level.

    Required skills and Competencies

    Strong Leadership and organizational skills
    Broad knowledge of Kenya and international insurance claims laws
    Demonstrable ability to build business-to-business relationships
    Superior analytical and problem solving skills.
    Ability to interface effectively and work harmoniously with all staff levels
    Ability to apply correct judgement in claims decisions

  • Knowledge Management And Communications Manager

    Knowledge Management And Communications Manager

    The Knowledge Management & Communication Manager will provide effective professional technical / practical communication and knowledge management services to support program activities.
    He/she will also be responsible for implementation of communication strategy and coordination of all events for the Mechanism.
    Responsibilities

    Ensure implementation of the organization’s Communication and Knowledge management strategy,
    Promote mechanism’s visibility by building advocacy for HRH initiatives through proactive media relations e.g. ensuring access for journalists to subject matter experts in the mechanism.
    Working closely with the project teams, lead the collection of information and the documentation of project bulletins, success stories, technical briefs and close out documents.
    Ensure that all mechanism’s final documents are of high quality and adhere to the IntraHealth International Style and Citation Standards/Guidelines.
    Assist ¡n the production and editing of information, education and communication materials e.g. brochures, fact sheets, newsletters and documentaries and their dissemination
    Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with government, donors, civil society organizations and other relevant partners and identify opportunities for advocacy and communication partnerships.
    Create and maintain knowledge repositories in the staff portal to store articles, reports, concept papers and other project related documents.
    Conduct continuous quality improvement to evaluate information adequacy and quality as well as staff and partner needs.
    Remain abreast of best practices in the field of HRH by consulting appropriate websites, and list serves, and ensure that these are shared with technical and program staff

    Education and Experience requirements

    A master’s degree in communication, journalism, public relations or equivalent qualifications.
    At least 8 years working experience, with demonstrated working exposure to media industry in Kenya
    Demonstrated competencies in managing media and development products such as education and communication material, documentation and publication (including web-based documentation) in program implementation
    Ability to effectively manage relationships with media representatives, government officials, NGOs, community groups and other partners.
    Knowledge of computer systems and applications, especially those related to interactive digital media.
    Ability to use communication tools, equipment such as pictures, video footage, writing and editing skills.
    Knowledge and experience working in a USAID funded project is a key requirement for this position

  • Senior Finance & Administration Manager – Earo Regional Resource Development Director

    Senior Finance & Administration Manager – Earo Regional Resource Development Director

    Candidates must be legally authorised to work in Kenya. No relocation assistance available.
    Only local candidates will be considered.
    PURPOSE OF POSITION:
    To provide overall management of the WV East Africa Regional (EAR) Office Finance and administration functions. The role will ensure financial stewardship, accountability, reliability and accuracy of financial information, and strategies, systems and skills to support the operations of the office.
    The position will also ensure effective and efficient administrative support to the EARO staff, hosted units, Global Centre (GC) and national offices and adherence to the law of the land and representing WV’s interests in legally binding contracts.
    Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Finance & Administration Management:

    Manage the finance and administration units in EARO and ensure smooth running efficient delivery of services.
    Identify gaps in financial, administrative and procurement policies and provide appropriate recommendations for development and review.
    Ensure adherence to partnership policies and guidelines including International Financial and procurement Manuals.
    Manage RO budget, cash flow and project funding.
    Facilitate the budgeting process as per budget guidelines.
    Prepare quarterly analysis of the financial performance of the Regional Office(RO) and provide appropriate recommendation.
    Ensure effective operation of the RO to ensure optimal use of resources.
    Supervise all aspects of supply chain from tendering, procurement, logistics and stores.
    Ensure implementation of new partnership initiatives involving Finance and Administration.
    Ensure that staff in EARO have a safe work environment in accordance with the OSHA standards.
    Contribute to the development of supply chain strategies and approaches.

    Finance & Administration Accountability and Reporting:

    Design systems, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control of EARO assets, resources and operations.
    Ensure implementation of efficient and effective internal control systems.
    Submit timely and accurate periodic reports.
    Cost Efficiency and Effectiveness:
    Lead in the negotiations, preparation and ensure execution of contracts.
    Promote benchmarks for determining effective resource utilization at all levels.
    Ensure competitiveness in procurement process.

    Risk Management and Controls:

    Ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place to minimize risk.
    Ensure that management responses to audits performed are sent on time to the Audit Department , and that audit recommendations are implemented.
    Ensure adequate preparation and participation in internal and external audits.
    Monitor the Financial Risk Matrix and act accordingly.

    People Management & Capacity Building:

    Identify capacity gaps and ensure appropriate development interventions for finance and administration unit.
    Facilitate operations and other non-finance staff in understanding and interpretation of financial policies, guidelines and reports.
    Ensure roll out of finance and procurement initiatives relating to EARO.
    Set and monitor performance standards for Snr. Finance & Administrative officers and provide overall mentorship and coaching to the department staff.

    Others:

    Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
    Representative in special task forces and committees.
    Active representation strategic regional meetings and forums.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. MBA is preferred.
    Certified Public Accountant.
    8 years’ experience in Finance and Administration roles preferably in the humanitarian sector, 4 of which must have been in management level.
    Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controls.
    Good knowledge of procurement processes and internal control systems.
    Working knowledge of the WV Partnership is preferred.
    Must have good working knowledge of computerized accounting software, preferably Sun Systems & Vision and literacy in using Microsoft Office programs.
    Ability to work in a cross cultural environment.
    Able to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
    High professional ethics and integrity.
    Good interpersonal skills.

    Work Environment/Travel:

    Work environment: Office-based with occasional travel.
    Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required.

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  • Mechanical Engineer

    Mechanical Engineer

    Job Summary
    Implement the overall mechanical engineering strategy for the organization and affiliated subsidiaries.
    Job Description
    Key Responsibilities

    Implement the overall mechanical engineering strategy for the organization and affiliated subsidiaries.
    Identify gaps in the mechanical processes and implement strategies to close gaps, improve equipment reliability, sustainability and reduce maintenance costs. Ensure that all mechanical equipments are installed and functional to support production in achieving their production targets.
    Analyze all machine failures and implement corrective measures to prevent re-occurrence of failures and safety incidents.
    Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition.
    Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
    Inspection of work performed by external contractors to ensure it meets management expectations as per the scope of the work assigned
    Supervise and review activities of staff under your supervision and provide technical support
    Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
    Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; requesting special services.
    Ensure Environmental Health and Safety compliance as per our company policies and all applicable laws.

    Qualification and Skills

    Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from a reputable university.
    A minimum of 8 years experience in similar position in a busy manufacturing environment Proficiency ¡n Engineering Softwares.
    Member of Engineering Board of Kenya
    Other requirements:
    Design Skills, Presenting Technical Information, Equipment Maintenance, Conceptual Skills, Quality Focus, General Consulting Skills, Control Engineering, Production Planning, Technical Zeal.

  • Head of Institutional Banking Project Budget Analyst Senior Relationship Manager, Transport & Telecommunication MIS Manager Digital Channels Manager – Mobile & Internet Channels

    Head of Institutional Banking Project Budget Analyst Senior Relationship Manager, Transport & Telecommunication MIS Manager Digital Channels Manager – Mobile & Internet Channels

    Reporting to the Director, Corporate Banking, the position will be responsible for the strategic leadership and management of the Institutional Banking Unit profitability and business growth whilst maintaining high level of customer satisfaction. The position will primarily drive the liability side of the business.
    The position shall be responsible for deposit mobilization from the Corporate and Institutional Banking customer base, Government Bodies, International organizations, Financial Institutions and Non-Banking Financial Institutions.
    Responsibilities 

    To implement the Institutional Banking strategy in line with the overall Corporate Banking Strategy to ensure achievement of profitability targets through revenue maximization and prudent cost management.
    Drive sustainable growth of the Liability business through the delivery of innovative and customized solutions to meet the specific requirements of customers and prospects.
    To build and maintain productive and strategic relations/partnerships with Customers/Government/ Suppliers/ Treasury/ Sector Heads/ Relationship Managers/ other Stakeholders to drive the development and delivery of Liability business solutions and revenue growth for the specific sectors or portfolio.
    Ensure strong cross- selling of existing and new products to existing and new clients; and in this process, maintain effective liaison with all relevant Business Units in the Bank.
    Champion the delivery of consistent, seamless and trusted customer service to ensure customer retention and loyalty.
    Provide input required to the Asset and Liability Management Committee and actively ensure adherence to guidelines.
    Manage a relationship team to deliver on the Unit’s financial and performance targets.
    Maintain a detailed and current understanding of the industry; (at a macro, sector specific, current market structures; regulatory requirements and issues) ensuring that opportunities are realized and the risks mitigated.
    Ensure timely submission of quality Credit proposals in conformity with the Credit Policy guidelines and requirements.
    Ensure timely preparation of relevant reports and daily monitoring of accounts to ensure facilities have accurate interest rates within the approved limits, and taking remedial actions in line with Policy.
    Ensure compliance to the Bank’s policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
    Lead, motivate, and continuously develop a credible high performing Institutional Banking team.

    Qualifications

    University degree in a Business related field from an institution recognized by the Commission for Higher Education.
    Master’s degree in Finance or any Business related field will be an added advantage.
    Professional qualification in CPA, ACCA, CFA or AKIB will be an added advantage
    Minimum of 8 years general Banking experience of which one must have had 6 years’ experience in a Senior Management position within Institutional Banking covering:

    Relationship Management / Customer Service
    Financial Analysis and Business Performance Management
    Product Development and Portfolio Management
    Credit Management,
    Transactional Banking and Product Services

    Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Project Management
    Demonstrated consistent high performance in role(s) held in the last three years.
    Thorough knowledge of Corporate Banking Products & Services with extensive Banking Industry knowledge.
    Excellent interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to network, generate new business and develop strong business relations.
    Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competences in championing high performance management.
    A good understanding of Risk, Compliance policies and procedures.

    The above positions are demanding roles for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidates.

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