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  • National Sales Manager Exports Sales Manager Customer Care Officer Business Systems Analyst Factory Manager- Meatery Factory Manager- Fresh Fries IT Infrastructure Manager

    National Sales Manager Exports Sales Manager Customer Care Officer Business Systems Analyst Factory Manager- Meatery Factory Manager- Fresh Fries IT Infrastructure Manager

    Roles & Responsibilities:

    Execute local sales strategy in line with company strategy
    Prioritize growth in conventional trade channels specific for B2B Customers
    Develop and implement customer specific pricing and positioning strategy
    Setting targets and deliverables across our primary business units and key segments
    Brand positioning & sales activation activities
    Profitability & Revenue Growth
    Conduct research and analysis of the textile market space, and the user base
    Target potential regions and areas to leverage on localized user led learning to grow brand positioning and sales growth
    Be current on market trends, competitors, and pricing strategies to drive agility in decision making and implementation
    Customer Base Growth & Market Expansion
    Lead and motivate Sales Team to achieve the set targets
    Manage the Team’s performance through reviews and personal development
    Drive the S&S culture within the Sales Team
    Drive cross-teams collaboration to ensure optimal Customer Experience
    Drive Universe Depth & Spread in Markets

    Minimum Requirements:

    Bachelor’s  degree in business related field
    8+ years of experience in sales management manufacturing industry, textiles preferred

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  • Principal ICT Officer

    Principal ICT Officer

    Job Description
    Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

    Supervising of outsourced ICT service providers and ensuring that service delivery is done according to the Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
    Managing the Corporate-wide messaging system, Intranet and Extranet sites for the Authority
    Researching, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance Authority’s ICT infrastructure;
    Researching, planning, implementing and coordinating network infrastructure replacements and upgrades;

    Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

    Developing and coordinating network security measures to ensure the integration of the ICT infrastructure;
    Supervising the repair and upgrade for hardware, networks and software
    Coordinating the development of ICT standard operating procedures;
    Coordinating the development of technical specifications for all ICT related purchases;
    Carrying out periodical modifications on the ICT systems as required and ensure adherence to established ICT standards;
    Identifying procurement needs for the department;
    Coordinating the preparation of departmental periodic progress and other statutory reports;
    Coordinating ICT assets for requisition and disposal.
    Coordinating the departmental enterprise risk management and business continuity management;
    Coordinating the departmental QMS and ISMS;
    Preparing and monitoring of disaster recovery, including backup of servers;
    Coordinating the ICT staff induction for new staff
    Participating with other departmental heads in the investigations, dawn raids and seizures in digital evidence gathering

    Job Specifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Computer Science/Business Information Technology, Telecommunication/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
    Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Computer Science or any other/ICT or relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
    Have eight (8) years relevant work experience
    Certification in any of the following CCNA, MCSE/ MCTS/ MCITP/ ITIL/ CCNP/ CEH/ SQL;
    Certification in Microsoft NAV and CRM;
    Member of professional body if applicable;
    Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
    Knowledge of Programming;
    Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills; and
    Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

    Interested persons who meet the above requirements are advised to submit their applications to the;Ag. Director-General
    Competition Authority of Kenya
    P O Box 36265 – 00200
    NAIROBIThrough;
    Email: recruitment@cak.go.ke;A complete application shall include:Applications close on 9th September, 2024 at 1700hrs. The Authority will only consider applications containing all the required attachments.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@cak.go.ke

    jobs.cak.go.ke

  • Partnerships Manager (Private Sector), P-4, ESARO,

    Partnerships Manager (Private Sector), P-4, ESARO,

    Summary of key functions/accountabilities:  
    Develop and Implement Regional Private Sector Strategies:

    Guide the development, implementation, and regular updating of a comprehensive regional framework for private sector fundraising and non-financial engagement strategies, aligning with global and Africa-wide strategies.
    Collaborate with Country Offices (COs) to ensure strategies are in sync with programmatic priorities and integrated into Country Program Documents (CPDs).
    Regularly update the situation analysis impacting private sector engagement, focusing on trends in sustainability, and priority industries affecting children’s rights and well-being.

    Strategic Partnerships and Regional Fundraising Initiatives:

    Lead the identification, development, and management of high-value regional and multi-country partnerships, including Public-Private Partnerships, with major donors, foundations, and businesses.
    Guide research on prospects and ensure a continuously updated list of high-priority regional partnerships, including those that bring increased financial resources and non-financial benefits to COs.
    Explore and develop new regional or sub-region-wide fundraising initiatives to enhance resource mobilization efforts including for emergencies.
    Serve as the primary relationship manager for some of the high-priority regional partnerships, ensuring proper stewardship, renewal, and expansion of these partnerships.

    Technical Assistance and Capacity Building:

    Provide strategic and technical support to COs, particularly those in earlier stages of private sector engagement, on the development and implementation of private sector plans and holistic partnerships.
    Share global and regional best practices, provide direct technical support on key processes like due diligence and agreements, and guide the integration of child rights into business operations.
    Facilitate knowledge exchange and learning across the region, including the organization of webinars, workshops, and sharing of best practices to build CO capacity.

    Risk Management and Compliance:

    Identify risks associated with private sector engagement and guide COs in implementing risk mitigation measures.
    Ensure compliance with internal reporting and operational processes, particularly in the development of new fundraising channels and partnerships.

    Support to Broader Partnership and Resource Mobilization Efforts:

    Contribute to broader regional and global partnership objectives by supporting related tasks and ensuring an integrated approach across the partnership team.
    Guide the transition of COs through different stages of private sector engagement, coordinating with PFP and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate support and accountabilities.

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

    An advanced university degree in social sciences, business administration, management, Corporate Social Responsibility marketing, fundraising or related field. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    A minimum of 8 years relevant and progressively responsible professional work experience including private sector fundraising, philanthropy, and corporate social responsibility /sustainability.
    Knowledge of private sector fundraising, philanthropy and corporate social responsibility /sustainability is required.
    Experience working or living in Africa is an asset.
    Fluency in English is required; fluency in French is highly desirable.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Director, ICS and Tech Risk

    Director, ICS and Tech Risk

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Strategy

    The Director ICS and Technology Risk is a permanent role that requires practical experience of ICS and Technology risk governance, committee papers, reporting and analysis. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of operating in a second line capacity within a risk department, and can respond flexibly and collaboratively to evolving business, regulatory and threat requirements. The role holder will also need to demonstrate experience in presenting Technology and ICS risk view to board members. The role holder will need to have the ability to collect, analyse and interpret disparate data, risk indicators and perspectives to create an end-to end view of the bank’s Cyber and Technology Risk.

    Business

    The primary purpose of this position to ensure that the management of ICS and Technology risk is operating effectively and efficiently and to provide risk oversight and assurance that ICS and Technology risk is appropriately managed. The role will support the OTCR in their role as the Bank’s executive accountable for ICS and Technology risk. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head, OTCR, Cyber & Tech Risk Profile & Gov as well as other key stakeholders. Given the rapidly evolving ICS and Technology regulatory environment, successful candidate will have a strong acumen for working with regulators and understanding ICS and Technology policy with an ability to articulate new requirements into ICS and Technology risk management assessments and processes.

    Processes
    Required

    The successful candidate will possess skills to deliver high quality and consistently delivered risk reports, opinions and guidance. The major functional activities that the role holder will be required to execute:
    Executive Reporting: In partnership with the Management Team and key subject matter experts draft high quality content for ICS and Technology risk papers and committee submissions, bringing together a diversity of inputs from relevant experts to create a clear, concise and accurate input for relevant committees.
    Group Risk Profile: Support process to compile, assess and opine on the ICS and Technology Group Risk Profile and assess the macro level factors that impact this profile. Track actions and working groups across the teams to translate findings and recommendations from the ICS and Technology Risk Profile into tangible action.
    Standardisation and Central MI Reporting: Execute ICS and Technology Risk processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and develop standardised approaches to the team’s delivery and ICS/Technology risk oversight activities. Delivery of central Management Information (MI) on critical risk data, trends and insights on process, risks and commitments which the team oversees.
    Group ICS Risk Assessment: Proactively support the 2LoD lead for the Bank’s ICS Thread Scenario-Led Risk Assessment (TSRA) which is used to assess ICS risk across the Bank and provide input for continuous improvement of the TSRA approach
    Country ICS and Technology Risk Oversight: Work closely with Country and region key stakeholders to drive requirements and help set priorities for ICS and Technology risk management based on acceptable risk tolerance and taking into account the evolving threat and regulatory landscape, policies and standards, and technology infrastructure.
    Risk Management: Deliver the defined aspects of the role to support the Group’s ICS risk management approach and objectives in accordance with the defined Risk Type Framework and associated Policy and Standards; and that issues are identified, escalated, and addressed as appropriate. Uphold and reinforce the independence of the second line ICS and Technology Risk function.
    Governance: Establish strong ties into the relevant Group, country leadership, governance, risk and control committees to ensure adequate monitoring, tracking and governance of ICS risk. Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    EDUCATION

    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Management, or other related discipline

    TRAINING

    Years of Experience: 8 years in Technology or ICS risk management with 3 of these in a role that engages and prepares and presents reports to the board.
    Proven experience in an information security office, senior governance and policy, ICS/ Technology Risk Role.
    Thorough understanding of ICS and Technology related frameworks, principles, processes, risks, threats and controls.
    Strong leadership, negotiation and collaboration skills, and ability to work effectively in a complex multicultural and multi-time zone organization.
    Ability to collect and analyse data, establish facts and make recommendations based on sound risk management principles.
    Technical knowledge across a broad range of Technical and ICS capabilities including Cloud Technology, Technical Programmes, Cyber Defence, Security Monitoring, Analytics, DLP, Access management, Cloud etc.
    A passion for keeping technical knowledge and skills up to date and horizon scanning new and emerging thematic risks from new technology.
    Strong knowledge of cyber security, technology related frameworks, information security principles and architecture.
    Ability to articulate gross and residual risk with specific ability to clearly, concisely and accurately communicate complex technology and process risk to non-technical stakeholders in a lucid way.
    Proven experience of demonstrating resilience and having a strength of character.
    Must be a self-starter who is able to initiate and successfully drive initiatives to completion with little or no management supervision.
    Strong analytical skills and an ability to prioritise, make decisions, and work within tight timeframes.
    Proven ability to lead highly complex, global activities through influence and credibility rather than command and control.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    CERTIFICATIONS

    Professional certifications are desirable (e.g., CRISC, CISA, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, Cloud Certifications etc).

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    jobs.standardchartered.com

  • Chief Accountant

    Chief Accountant

    Key Responsibilities
    Financial Reporting:

    Prepare accurate monthly management and quarterly board accounts.
    Reconcile control accounts, ensuring Trial Balance accuracy.
    Provide timely cash flow positions for decision-making.
    Review and update foreign exchange rates monthly.

    Data Analysis

    Perform timely GP, KPI, working capital, expense, and finance cost analysis.
    Share insights with respective HODs.

    Team Leadership

    Allocate resources effectively, leading and motivating the finance team.
    Develop team members, ensuring internal KPIs are met.

    Finance Controls

    Design and oversee controls, payment cycle, inventory, and accounts receivables.

    Budgeting And Variance Analysis

    Prepare annual budgets aligned with company strategy.
    Enforce controls and submit quarterly variance reports to HODs.

    Regulatory Compliance

    Ensure full adherence to statutory and company regulations.
    Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies, implementing necessary findings.
    Monitor and ensure accuracy of VAT, Income Tax, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, and other taxes.
    Stay updated on regulation changes, advising the board and management team.

    Fixed Asset Management

    Maintain an accurate asset register, including depreciation calculations.
    Oversee fixed asset disposal.

    Cash Flow Management

    Ensure accurate and timely reporting of cash flow positions.
    Prepare monthly projections and analyze variances against actual.

    Budget Forecasting

    Develop and monitor the annual budget.
    Conduct quarterly analysis, providing feedback to HODs.
    Enforce budget controls.

    Qualifications And Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
    Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA).
    Minimum of 8 of relevant experience in a senior accounting role.
    In-depth knowledge of Kenyan accounting standards (IFRS) and tax regulations.
    Proficient in the use of accounting software and MS Office Suite.

    Apply via :

    jobs.accaglobal.com

  • Safe, Transformative and Inclusive Programming Global Practice Lead

    Safe, Transformative and Inclusive Programming Global Practice Lead

    Job Overview / Summary:
    The Safe, Inclusive and Transformative Lead role in the Violence Prevention and Response Technical Unit (VPRU) is one of the core functions driving quality programming within the VPR Unit and across Technical Excellences programming unit.  The IRC approaches Safe, Inclusive and Transformative programming with a comprehensive lens incorporating different dimensions and accelerators of inclusion. This includes a foundational attention to gender inequities and the way they contribute to specific outcomes for persons impacted by crisis. Additionally, the IRC strives to bring an intersectional lens to program planning, development as well as partnership management. Beyond mainstreaming, we aim to combine a strong intersectional lens with a deliberate attention to addressing structural barriers linked to the core dimensions of age, different abilities, mental health/ psycho-social well-being, diverse SOGIESC and social identities. Our prevention portfolio seeks to address specific drivers of violence sitting at the intersection of these identities.  
    As the Safe, Inclusive and Transformative Programming Lead, you will oversee a team focused on inclusive humanitarian programming rooted in robust understanding of context, power dynamics, historical and systemic exclusions and attention to opportunities  to interrupt, derail or contribute to enhanced gendered, social inclusion outcomes for populations affected by conflict, crisis and disasters. 
    This includes specific focus on gender, disability, age, ethnicity, religion, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) and other identities as factors contributing to the way people from diverse backgrounds experience crisis, have their needs and aspirations addressed and their voices heard, accounted for and valued. 
    Hosted in the Violence Prevention and Response Unit, you will provide leadership on IRC’s approach to Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) in Programming work stream, which will require cross-organizational collaboration across the five outcome areas structuring IRC’s humanitarian programs: Education, Economic Recovery and Development, Governance, Health and Violence Prevention and Response. You will collaborate with the Global Practice and Regional teams, Program Development and MEAL teams on strategic planning, business development, evidence generation/use and capacity development. 
    Major Responsibilities:
    Lead and coordinate efforts to incorporate inclusive and transformative programming strategies into IRC’s program design, implementation, learning framework(s) and associated business processes.

    Provide strategic vision and direction to safe, inclusive and transformative programming across IRC’s programming areas 
    Collaborate with different technical staff across IRC’s Technical units in CRRD to promote and support coherent approaches to integrating GEDI principles in programs, in line with the IRC global Strategy (S100), GEDI Action Plan, and Safeguarding Minimum Standards
    Support the roll-out and continuous improvement of programming tools to ensure gendered and other systemic inequalities are accounted for, addressed and not exacerbated by humanitarian programming; this includes ensuring that tools consistently analyze and address safeguarding risks. 
    Provide strategic leadership of IRC’s Violence Prevention work with a focus on modelling, leading the design of scale and impact strategies.  
    Ensure technical assistance to headquarter and field teams incorporates attention to GEDI priorities and emerging needs 
    Promote the understanding and practice of safeguarding risk analysis and mitigation across technical assistance delivery by supporting integration into tools/processes and by supporting the skills and confidence of Technical Unit colleagues
    Provide leadership and direction to gender and inclusion specialists to guide effective implementation, monitoring, learning and uptake of new resources and research.
    Provide technical oversight to GEDI strategic projects under the responsibility of VPRU ensuring projects are delivered on time, on scope and on budget 

    Leadership and representation

    Provide leadership to the GEDI in Programming workstream by establishing centralized approaches in line with the IRC TRANSFORM global standards.
    Provide internal representation in key IRC fora, and external representation in key inter-agency and other strategic humanitarian fora to contribute to, learn from and influence policy and practice.
    Advance IRC as a learning thought leader in the promotion of safe, inclusive and transformative humanitarian programming, rooted in strong analysis of context, power, gender and how intersecting aspects of identity may result in discrimination, oppression and exclusion.
    Promote, critically examine and guide capacity to meaningfully focus on gender, socio-economic inequities, disability, age, diverse SOGIESC inclusion while ensuring risks emerging contextual developments and humanitarian delivery strategies are anticipated and mitigated. 
    In close collaboration with program teams, contribute to strategic planning and the long-term strategic direction of the IRC’s Inclusion programming portfolio.
    Contribute to the cohesive functioning of the team by ensuring strong communication within the team, across the VPRU leadership team, and with VPRU regional and country colleagues.
    Contribute to identifying learning priorities and work with peer global and regional leaders to achieve outcomes.

    Resource development and learning uptake

    Contribute to identifying priorities for resource development and ensure that they are responding effectively to the needs identified across field programs. 
    Collaborate with the Technical Units, Safeguarding Practice, and the Research & Innovation Unit to develop new or revise existing evidence reviews and advise on new research strategies to enable transformative change in humanitarian contexts. 
    In collaboration with relevant regional and country colleagues, support the mentoring, guidance and training of project staff, partners, and stakeholders, on GEDI integration and mainstreaming issues, tools, policies, and practices
    Maintain up-to-date knowledge about available evidence on transformative change interventions and feminist movement building.  
    Lead on the development of maturity, uptake and scale frameworks in support of a path for global learning to result in transformed outcomes for clients 
    In coordination with GEDI Chief Officer provide structured and evidence-based inputs in support of the tracking of organizational GEDI in Programs commitments of the GEDI Action Plan

    Team leadership and management 

    Provide regular supervision, guidance and mentoring to direct reports.
    Identify development needs of direct reports and support them to access professional growth opportunities appropriate to their needs and aspirations.
    Maintain open and professional relations with team members, encouraging them to collaborate effectively, promoting team cohesion, and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
    Lead with commitment, integrity and accountability to the IRC’s global standards for professional conduct.

    Support business development and grants management 

    Coordinate business development support as per strategic priorities and needs expressed across program units and country programs
    Build funding for new areas of investment in safe, inclusive and transformative humanitarian programming 
    Work with specialists, program managers and grants colleagues to ensure budgets are managed effectively. This includes managing communication with field programs receiving budget allocations from TU–led grants.
    Support the Senior Director VPRU in staff planning for inclusion and accountability work, and budgeting alongside other Global and Regional leaders.
    Support in donor dialogue and engagement, as related to the CRRD GEDI in programs priorities  
    Ensure timely, accurate and good quality reporting 

    Key Working Relationships: 

    Position Reports to: Senior Director Violence Prevention and Response Unit and Chief GEDI Officer
    Position Directly Supervises: Related advisors, specialists and strategic project staff

    Critical internal partnerships:  

    Technical Units 
    VPRU Deputy Director 
    Senior Safeguarding Director and Regional Safeguarding Advisors
    Regional Violence Prevention and response Leads 
    VPRU Program Development and Partnerships, policy and Advocacy and MEAL Leads
    Measurement Unit 
    GEDI Chief Officer

    External: 

    As needed

    Job Qualifications: 

    Minimum eight years progressive protection experience in emergency and/or post-conflict contexts, including experience providing remote technical support
    Graduate degree or equivalent in international law, public health, social work, humanities or other related degree
    Specialised degree in Gender Studies, Social Anthropology, Community development a plus
    Demonstrated experience designing, managing, and implementing programs promoting gender equality and social inclusion.
    Strong understanding of how to address gender and social inclusion dynamics in conflict settings and how gender and social inclusion intersects with conflict sensitivity.
    Experience ensuring safety, inclusion and social transformation integration in project design, implementation and M&E required.
    Experience developing and delivering GEDI-themed content in training and education materials as well as focused assessments, training, and organizational capacity-building preferred.
    Ability to navigate politically sensitive subjects and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
    Demonstrated ability to think strategically and transmit her/his vision to partners and colleagues.
    Experience living and working in complex, conflict-affected environments.
    Professional level English is required. French, Arabic or Spanish would be an advantage.
    Ability to work under deadline pressure with diverse teams.

    Apply via :

    careers.rescue.org

  • Associate Director, Devex Talent Solutions

    Associate Director, Devex Talent Solutions

    Key Responsibilities:

    Design and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies tailored to the unique needs of international development clients across various industries (e.g., health, agriculture, education, infrastructure).
    Manage the end-to-end search process, including crafting job descriptions, advising on search strategies, identifying and engaging potential candidates, candidate evaluation, coordinating interviews, and finalizing placements.
    Lead search commencement calls with the hiring team, crafting tailored questions to ensure alignment on client needs, recruitment challenges, and required technical qualifications and competencies.
    Utilize various sourcing methods, including networking, social media, industry events, and complex internet research to identify and attract top passive talent.
    Screen and assess candidates’ qualifications, including experience, motivation, cultural fit, and salary expectations. Conduct pre-screening interviews, reference checks, and use scorecards for longlisting assignments.
    Build and maintain strong relationships with clients throughout the entire search lifecycle, providing regular updates, discussing challenges, and offering recommendations as needed.
    Ensure a positive candidate experience by maintaining engagement throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Coach candidates to effectively showcase their skills and align with the organization’s culture and requirements.
    Serve as the search expert by conducting in-depth research and gaining a deep understanding of the organization and the specific thematic and functional areas pertinent to the position.
    Stay updated on the latest news and developments in the international development sector and be familiar with the operations of various organizations, including INGOs, UN agencies, and MDBs.
    Promote diversity and inclusion in all recruitment processes, ensuring a wide range of candidates are considered.
    Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities and provide regular reports to clients and internal stakeholders.

    Education:

    Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related field; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
    Relevant recruitment certifications are strongly preferred (e.g., CPR, PHR, SPHR, CTAS, CIR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, TAS, GPHR, CAR).

    Qualifications:

    Minimum of 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in executive search, recruiting for international development organizations.
    Proven and extensive experience utilizing standard and specialized sourcing techniques, tools, and methodologies to identify diverse and high-caliber candidates, including database and ATS search, Boolean strings, internet research, LinkedIn Recruiter, referral systems, networking, and social media search.
    Demonstrated experience and advanced skills in the full recruitment lifecycle, from developing job descriptions, talent mapping, leading search intake calls, creatively sourcing passive candidates, vetting and evaluating candidates using the scorecard approach, interviewing, reference checking, to negotiating and finalizing job offers.
    Proven success in sourcing international talent across the African continent.
    Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with multicultural internal and external stakeholders.
    Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets).

    Nice-to-have

    Previous talent acquisition experience with international development organizations, including but not limited to Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), UN agencies, INGOs, social enterprises, and philanthropy organizations.
    Fluency in French is an added advantage.
    Experience in direct communication with senior business executives or leaders.
    Familiarity with various Application Management Systems (ATS) (e.g., SAP Success Factors, Workday, BambooHR, JazzHR).

    Apply via :

    www.devex.com

  • Finance Manager Medical Supply Chain Strengthening Specialists (Turkana) Medical Supply Chain Strengthening Specialists (Samburu)

    Finance Manager Medical Supply Chain Strengthening Specialists (Turkana) Medical Supply Chain Strengthening Specialists (Samburu)

    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 
     Budgeting & Reporting 

    Act as the key strategic Finance Business Partner to the Director of Finance and Program  
     Implementation team to support key decision making.  
    Ownership of the master budget process at Country Office and Field levels – ensuring proactive decision making, the efficient and effective allocation of resources, and financial sustainability (zero gap)  
    Provide financial expertise to the donor budget proposal process to ensure proposals are: high quality; reflect the needs on the ground; include the necessary shared costs  
    Working with the program implementation team to phase and realign budgets  
    Providing high quality weekly and monthly financial BvA reports 
    Mitigate the risk of donor disallowances by ensuring that awards are proactively managed and closed out effectively from a financial perspective  
    Ensure budget holders understand their responsibilities (e.g., through training and capacity building). 
    Identify and effectively manage all key risks, especially financial, related to delivering the Country  

     Office program 

    Provide value added ad hoc financial analysis to budget holders to inform decision making 

     Partnership Development and Management  

    Undertaking capacity assessment of partners’ organisation in order to identify capacity gaps and areas of support that the partners will require for effective implementation of the programme financial management requirements.  
    Undertake regular support visits to the partners organizations to discuss financial and operational issues/progress and identify ways in which SCI can provide the needed support. 
    Support the development of partners’ project budgets, work plan, cash transfer plans and procurement plans.  
    Support partners external audit exercise and follow up to ensure that the auditors’ recommendations are followed up and implemented.  
    Monitor and follow up the implementation of the agreed work plan and budget to ensure that the programme objectives are being realized in accordance to the programme and partnership agreement and take the necessary actions for any identified deviations. 

     Field Operations Finance  

    Ensuring best in class financial management at field office level – including leadership in respect to recruitment and succession planning; capacity building; implementing efficient & effective processes and accounting systems; improving and ensuring compliance with internal controls. This should include regular visits to the field locations. 

     Staff Leadership, Mentorship, and Development 

    Ensure appropriate staffing and efficient & effective organisation design within the Budgeting & Reporting, and Field Finance teams.  
    Ensure that all staff understand and are empowered to perform their role.  
    Manage team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly.  
    Recruitment, training, and professional development of team as part of the wider staff development strategy.  

    Performance Management : 

    Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives; ongoing feedback; periodic reviews; and fair and unbiased evaluations; 
    Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities; 
    Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance; 
    Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans 
    Any other duties assigned by the Line Manager. 

     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

    BA Degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline. 
    Master’s degree in finance and accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline preferred. 
    Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACMA, ACA, ACCA) required. 
    Minimum of 8+ years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, of which three to five years at senior management level within a finance department 
    Strategic mindset with the ability to lead, inspire and achieve results in a challenging context  
    Strong team player 
    Excellent inter-personal skills and able to communicate with diverse set of stakeholders 
    Strong analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills with the ability articulate complex information in an easy to understand manner 
    Solutions focused with ability to identify weaknesses and drive continuous improvement 
    Ability to prioritise, plan ahead, and manage a complex and diverse workload with tight deadlines 
    Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff. 
    Self starter who is willing to go the extra mile to get the job done 
    Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling.  
    Excellent understanding of budgeting and budget management.  
    Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures.  
    Excellent understanding of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word 
    A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.  
    Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values. 
    Written and verbal fluency in English 

     Desirable 

    7 years within the NGO / charities sector 
    Experience of working in an emergency context. 
    Understanding of major donor compliance regulations (USAID, Dfid, ECHO, UN, etc) 

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  • Talent Management & Capability Manager Talent Acquisition Officer

    Talent Management & Capability Manager Talent Acquisition Officer

    Job Purpose Statement
    The role is responsible for implementation of recruitment strategies, monitoring recruitment procedures, sourcing candidates, managing a team of recruiters, and identifying high potential candidates. In addition, this role is responsible supporting the implementation of Talent Management initiatives ranging from talent acquisition, talent mobility and talent management programmes. 
    Key Accountabilities:

    Build talent pipelines for current and future job openings.
    Prepare and review annual recruitment plans taking into account business growth plans.
    Implement processes that oversee all stages of candidate experience ranging from application to onboarding including communication.
    Enhance productivity through effective implementation of identified Talent programs.
    Develop creative and innovative talent acquisition strategies – this includes appropriate marketing, planning, and building a diverse talent pipeline.
    Build a positive candidate experience, managing candidate’s expectations and maintaining relationships for those candidates who are not selected at present against a particular skill set, for future prospects.
    Support HRBPs in the workforce planning – examine workforce plans, understands the labour markets segments, skills, competencies, and experience necessary that aligns to the business needs.
    Continuous tracking and use of key metrics to drive continuous improvement and to make better decisions, to ultimately improve the quality of Talent Acquisition & Training function.
    Work with talent partners & business leaders to identify talent gaps, the existing talent capabilities and future requirements and develop an overarching Talent Acquisition, Talent Development and Mobility philosophy.
    Facilitate effective implementation of the Performance Management system – in conjunction with Talent Partners, deploy the end-to-end Performance management system including the appropriate plans for the various talent classifications within budget/timeframe.
    Ensure whole PM process is managed in the PM system and the link between pay and performance is maintained.
    Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date job evaluation and maintenance of organization structures that reflects business reality.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Undergraduate degree in business related field
    Professional qualifications in HR from a recognized professional body
    Minimum 8 years’ experience in HR Generalist role in a medium to large sized organization at a senior level.
    Demonstrable experience managing full cycle recruiting and employer branding initiatives.

    Key Competencies and Skills

    Prior experience & demonstrated ability in project & program implementation & team coordination in health sector-based programs.
    Experience working with development / funding partners.
    Strong communications skills with experience and strong competence in analysis & report writing.
    Demonstrates ability to set clear objectives prioritize, oversee multiple tasks & work well across teams.
    Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner.
    Strong organizational and planning skills.
    Ability to articulate business impact of changes.
    Demonstrate strategic thinking with a practical mind set.
    Results driven.

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