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  • Distributor Field Service Coordinator

    Distributor Field Service Coordinator

    DISTRIBUTOR FIELD SERVICE COORDINATOR SSA
    JOB SUMMARY
    Support and monitor the field service activities on Terumo BCT products by distributors within Sub Sahara Africa, ensuring a high level of technical service, according to established standards, within EMEA.
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Ensure that Terumo BCT Customers receive the expected service level.
    Actively participate to on-site service and/or preventative maintenance activities as business requires, especially at the initial roll-out of the Terumo BCT business within territory.
    Support distributors to ensure strong technical customer support:
    Evaluate technical service team and coordinate training needs.
    Keep the overview on open issues, coordinate with technical service issues and transmit non-technical questions to commercial consultants, or the clinical department, as appropriate.
    Drive, support and monitor timely implementations of Field Actions.
    Monitor service performance, reporting and the quality of service offered to customers.
    Monitor & audit the distributors in a regular way for compliance with Terumo BCT service procedures and expectations, including the implementation of corrective actions as needed.
    Pre and Post sales support on Terumo BCT machines and their applications.
    Collect and store Dlogs on server, accessible by clinical, R&D, marketing.
    Complete administration and documentation per organization policy and procedures
    Assure the delivery and regular update of service documents used by Technical Service Engineers.
    Work and collaborate effectively with all colleagues including commercial representatives, customer care representatives, clinical specialists and customers.
    Conduct technical service training as per certified product knowledge and training capabilities.
    Communicate technical findings to appropriate in-house personnel (e.g. product specialist, marketing, medical affairs, field implementation).
    Responsible and accountable for all assigned company assets.
    Perform any other additional duties or projects as assigned.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
    Education
    Min. Bachelor of Engineering certificate or equivalent
    Experience
    5 or more years of applicable experience or as a Field Service Representative with a consistent high performance preferably in healthcare sector
    Skills
    In line with Terumo BCT’s Core competencies: Ensures Accountability, Instills Trust, Customer Focus, Collaborates, Plans & Aligns
    Speaks, reads and writes English and French, any other language would be an added value.
    Strong process oriented in compliance with existing procedures.
    Strong analytical thinking as well as the ability to apply logical methods in identifying and solving technical problems.
    Requires high level of organizational and territory management skills.
    Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
    Demonstrated managerial courage.
    Basic IT knowledge hardware/software.
    Strong Team player.
    Relates well to a wide variety of cultures.
    Demonstrated accountability for field service administrative tasks., with eye for accuracy. Requires the ability to carry out the physical requirements of the job including physical transport, lifting, pulling, twisting and operation of equipment.
    Possesses a valid driving license for a car.
    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
    Certified technical training and Certified technical trainer for assigned products that the employee will train others on.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    Based: Kenya office, EMEA
    Reporting to: EMEA Field Service Manager
    Travel: up to 65% – free to travel within territory
    Join Terumo BCT as we Unlock the potential of blood.

    Apply via :

    careers.terumobct.com

  • Associate Field Manager

    Associate Field Manager

    Job Description
    Reporting To: Field Manager
    Start Date: 16th October, 2017  
    Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to other Counties  
    Duration: 2 Months
    Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only
    About Innovations for Poverty Action:
     
     
    The Principal Investigators for this project are Anthony Keats (Wesleyan University), Michael Kremer (Harvard University) Isaac Mbiti (University of Virginia) and Owen Ozier (World Bank).
     
    About the Position:
     
    The Associate Field Manager under the general supervision of the Field Manager and within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies and procedures, coordinates the facilitation of field and office activities and functions within IPAK.
     
    Below is a list of some of the general duties and responsibilities of the Associate Field Manager, to be carried out as needed according to the determination of the Field Manager.  
    Duties and Responsibilities:
    Work closely with the Field Managers to develop work schedules before any field activities begins while ensuring teams are well prepared.
    Train and manage the field teams that conduct the Bridge surveys and test assessments and doing sit-ins and spot checks during field work to ensure proper implementation.
    Oversee and monitor the process of inviting respondents to the test centres and home visit follow-ups ensuring compliance with protocols.
    Coordinate timely collection of quality data by overseeing teams collecting parent and pupil surveys, pupil assessments and other scheduled activities ensuring study protocol are met.
    Do frequent and random spot checks in the field to monitor Senior Field Officers and Field Officers, allocating duties and providing daily field updates and feedback to the Field Manager.
    Develop a feedback program for field activities to the Field Manager and help keep a project log.
    Directly supervise a team of 5-10 Senior Field Officers and 20-30 Field Officers in the office/field, managing their work, and ensuring IPA survey protocols are adhered to.
    Support the project in ensuring all required approvals are acquired on time.
    Ensure safe custody of all project equipment and supplies and maintain accurate and up to date inventory for project items reporting directly to the Field Manager.
    Supervise allocation of respondent gifts to Senior Field Officers and Field offices and ensure accountability for the same.
    Communicate regularly with management team submitting weekly update reports.
    Other duties related to project implementation and administrative tasks as needed.
    Qualifications and Experience:
    College diploma or university degree in Social Sciences, Education, Economics, Statistics or equivalent qualifications.
    Excellent Oral and written communication in English and Swahili.
    Previous experience working with caregivers and children with the ability to handle and speak with people from diverse cultural back grounds.
    At least one year of field management experience for degree holders and 2 years for diploma holders. Extensive experience supervising, designing and implementing data collection and/or field work activities, and managing teams of enumerators is preferred.
    Experience with data collection using both paper surveys and CAI.
    Well organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
    Advanced user of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge in STATA and Survey CTO programming will be an added advantage.
    Ability to work independently and as a part of the team with good interpersonal skills.
    Flexibility in travelling and work assignments.

    Apply via :

    .formstack.com

  • Beauty Consultant/Sales Executive

    Beauty Consultant/Sales Executive

    Job Description
    Maintaining and increasing sales of company’s products.
    Cleaning the shop and maintaining high level of personal hygiene
    Understand all the products in details
    Make up application to clients
    Accountabilities
    Increasing sales and growing the business Naturally meet or exceed sales goals and targets (daily and monthly)
    Report to Shop Manager on status of testers within the shop and maintaining them in compliance with the hygiene standards.
    Maintain standards of cleanliness within the shop
    Building strong client relationships and providing superior customer service
    Accountability of sales reports (Z-report , M-pesa and book report)
    Proper use of company machines and equipment
    Implement and support new promotions and product launches
    Profile prospective accounts and convert leads into customers
    Provide timely reports to management including calendar activities, sales calls, sales reports etc.
    Responsible for presenting an image at all times that reflects the knowledge of cosmetic lines sold by the company
    Do makeup applications, skincare analysis, and product demonstrations to the clients
    Ensure that all testers within the shop are continuously in stock and maintained in compliance with the hygiene standards.
    Help clients discover their own beauty by complimenting them
    Qualifications Excellent communicator and presentable
    Cosmetics retail experience and/or product specialist/sales experienceUse make ups on daily basisExcellent customer service skills and committed to providing superior service
    Committed to building relationships with customers
    Energetic and dependable, motivated and results driven
    Work with less or no supervisionAbility to work independently and as part of a team.
    Must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
    Proven track record of cosmetic sales
    Demonstrates significant competency in sales, products and service.
    Excellent relationship building skills
    A genuine interest in beauty products
    Make up Artistry experience in a retail environment will be an added advantage.

    Applicants should send CV and a passport advert photo only to vacancy@ycl.co.ke before close of business 30th October 2017. Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line.

    Apply via :

    vacancy@ycl.co.ke

  • New Country start-up lead

    New Country start-up lead

    The Opportunity
    Living Goods is looking to scale the impact of its proven community health model throughout the developing world. To transform community health and achieve our mission, Living Goods cannot go it alone. Success in scaling our impact will require us to partner with government and in some cases other local and international NGOs. In addition, we must create innovative relationships with institutional funders, corporations and other stakeholders to transform and sustain change in community health. We are building a team to do just that and now have an exciting new opportunity for an innovative and dynamic professional to join the Community Health Strengthening team
    The New country start-up lead will join other members of our Community Health Strengthen Team team in pioneering, developing and managing the successful launch of partnerships and operations in new countries. This role will lead the development of a program in a new country and therefore, will be central to finalising program design, government relations, recruiting new staff, and setting up operations. Interventions in new countries will vary substantially depending on the needs of the country government. As a result, the duration of an in-country start-up may vary substantially from 6 months where we are setting up direct operations to 1 month when we are providing light-touch technical assistance to the government.
    Aside from new country set-up, the role will assist with exploring new opportunities, working with governments to identify their needs, building relationships with potential implementering partners, including technology partners. This is a flexible, exciting role and one that is squarely positioned both at the heart of Living Goods’ strategy, and at the leading edge of our drive towards transformative change. As Living Goods is growing rapidly, this role will continue to evolve with the needs of the organization.
    The ideal candidate is a resourceful, results-focused professional with vision and entrepreneurial spirit. This is a full-time role, based in either Nairobi, Kenya or Kampala, Uganda. You will be part of the CHST, and can expect up to 75% travel within the region and beyond.
    Responsibilities
    Manage Living Goods’ entrance into a new country, developing and cementing relationships with key stakeholders in the government and NGO sector at the national and district level.
    Create detailed implementation and resource plans aligned to budgets to ensure smooth implementation.
    Work with donor/ funder to set up relevant reporting and payment systems.
    Responsible for finding premises, hiring staff and doing the necessary groundwork for Living Goods to be able to operate in-country legally and is set up for success, under tight timelines.
    Provide necessary support to back-office functions such as HR, finance etc. while team is being hired.
    Develop transition plans and oversee transition to permanent staff.
    Support scoping opportunities with new partners and in new countries.
    Qualifications and Experience
    A minimum of 10 years professional experience. 5 years of which are relevant to the role, i.e. setting up new operations, scoping new opportunities, strategic partnerships etc.
    Adept at managing operations ideally in the health sector.
    Proven success working closely with government and building lasting relationships.
    Professional experience in emerging markets, preferably in Sub Saharan Africa
    Proven success in setting up new initiatives in developing countries with limited support and infrastructure
    Ability to learn quickly and adapt. Must be comfortable with ambiquity.
    Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
    Competent in managing budgets and resource planning
    Project leadership and management experience
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at a senior level of Government and diverse spectrum of stakeholders
    Management consulting and public health experience, a plus
    Compensation
    A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience including health insurance and bonus opportunity. The opportunity to be your best while making lives better for those in need.
    Life at Living Goods
    Living Goods is aiming to make disruptive changes, dramatically improving the lives of underserved communities. We think big, but we operate small and nimble. At Living Goods, you will have the chance to use your creativity and work with your teammates to conceive and test new ideas every day. If you work well in a dynamic, highly collaborative culture, if you set high standards for yourself and your colleagues, if you know how to fail fast and learn fast, if you meet challenges with calm determination and a sense of humor, you will thrive at Living Goods.

    Apply via :

    livinggoods.applytojob.com

  • Grants Program

    Job Description
    The Grants Programme Manager leads the End FGM grants scheme, overseeing and managing grant applications, grantee relationships, due diligence, contract compliance, and reporting and outcome measurement. The Grants Programme Manager is responsible for identifying and co-ordinating capacity building support that effectively targets grassroots organisations with the potential to grow and achieve impact.
    The Girl Generation seeks to inspire organisations and individuals, including youth, across the ten most affected countries in Africa and beyond, to end FGM in one generation. We also support grassroots organization through the End FGM Grants Programme which provides flexible funding to grassroots organisations in our ten focal countries working to end FGM in order to support their work in the area of communications, advocacy and campaigning to end FGM.
    The Grants Programme Manager is responsible for delivering the Grants programme efficiently to reach the set number of grants disbursed by the end of the programme, per year and per country envelope. They will work to implement and review guidelines for grant management of the programme including compliance, due diligence, financial and administrative requirements.
    The Grants Programme Manager will support the capacity assessment and capacity building of grantee organisations on social change communication and organisational/grant management; as well as closely track and monitor awarded grants in line with The Girl Generation’s M&E Framework and be responsible for narrative and financial reporting to the donor.
    Roles Deliver the grants programme efficiently to reach the set number of grants disbursed by the end of the programme, per year and per country envelope and develop a pipelines of grant applications
    Work with the Assistant Grants Manager to implement and periodically review guidelines for grant management of the programme including compliance, financial and administrative requirements, making recommendations for alterations as necessary;
    Work with others in The Girl Generation team, to promote grants through The Girl Generation membership base and to other eligible organisations;
    Work with the Assistant Grants Manager to respond to applicant enquiries about the scheme and The Girl Generation in a fast and concise manner to ensure proper support to potential applicants;
    Oversee and manage the review of grant applications in consultation with others according to set criteria, ensuring applications are in line with applicant criteria, financially sound and in-line with the aims and policies of The Girl Generation;
    Ensure complete and timely narrative and financial reporting on the grant programme according to grants scheme’s requirements and guidelines, including providing substantive content for reporting to funders;
    Oversee the due diligence of grantee organisations in collaboration with The Girl Generation Country Programme Officers as per the scheme’s guidelines, including compliance to Options and funder policies and the management / mitigation of programme risks;
    Ensure grantees hold and abide by child protection policies and The Girl Generation Do No Harm guidance;
    Engage closely with The Girl Generation’s Communications Team to ensure that an effective communications strategy is in place to advertise and inform about the grants scheme and its achievements;
    Build positive relationships with current and future grantees and inspire them to allow for a high number of grant applications, successful implementation of grants, and to support the growth of The Girl Generation network;
    Support and train the Country Programme Officers to enable them to successfully deliver their responsibilities in relation to the grants scheme.
    Requirements The candidate will hold a professional qualification or degree in a relevant subject
    Significant experience in managing high-risk, innovative grants programmes, preferably in Africa and/or low resource settings with a proven track record in disbursing grants directly to grassroots organisations in remote and diverse contexts.
    Experience in leading complex projects across multiple countries and diverse audiences
    Experience in communicating and promoting grant schemes to various stakeholders
    Experience in setting-up processes and procedures, and communicating these to external audiences often in remote locations
    Experience in remote management of programmes
    Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
    Strong organisational and financial management skills
    Proficiency in English (French and/or Arabic also desirable)
    Other information
    Options is an equal opportunities employer
    Candidates are required to have the right to live and work in Kenya
    Candidate must be willing and able to travel internationally, particularly to the ten TGG focal countries

    Applicants should send CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Kit Catterson opportunities@options.co.uk.Candidates should state the role in the subject header. Closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 22nd October. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

    Apply via :

    opportunities@options.co.uk

  • East Africa Business Correspondent

    East Africa Business Correspondent

    Reuters is looking to hire a correspondent based in Nairobi to cover business and economic news from Kenya and East Africa. The successful candidate should have a strong grasp of the regional economy and its top corporate players and trends, as well as contacts that will enable him/her to produce a steady stream of interviews with key players and exclusives. They will also be expected to build contacts in and report on business and corporate activity in the rest of the East African Community, from trade liberalisation to mining in Tanzania and the gradual expansion of foreign investment in Ethiopia. As part of the Nairobi bureau’s broader news-gathering team, the successful candidate will also cover breaking political and general news, and contribute to the bureau’s cover of major regional stories. Knowledge of Kiswahili or another East African language a major advantage.
    At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one – collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With more than 45,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance – and their own.
    As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

    Apply via :

    reuters.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Accounts Payable Officer

    Accounts Payable Officer

    Job Description
    To have a person responsible for all supplier invoices as well as payments.
    To ensure that all debts are recognized and accounted for according to the company financial procedures and the IFRS.
    Ensure timely preparation and filing all required tax returns
    To ensure that all supplier invoices are received and booked in the right period.
    To ensure that all invoices are processed and properly classified
    To ensure that all supplier accounts are up to date and reconciled regularly (monthly).
    Act as the contact person between the company and the suppliers.
    Maintain the ledger account for all the suppliers.
    Maintain an accurate creditors’ aging report.
    Maintain an updated creditors’ list.
    S/L AP recon to the G/L
    Coordinate all payments to vendors, employees and other parties.
    Correct, process and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, requisitions, LPO’s, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers
    Review and code financial information
    Prepare and process documents to disburse funds and prepare reports
    Compile and review information for accuracy; and maintain records
    Maintain Inventory office supplies and equipment
    Prepare, file and submit orders for purchase
    Serves as key leader with understanding of the business and technical financial processes compliance in terms of withholding tax and other aspects.

    Apply via :

    sult.com

  • HR Internships

    HR Internships

    Job Description
    Reporting to the Group HR Manager, the HR Intern will offer support services in Human Resource Management and Administration.
    Responsibilities
    Ensuring timesheets are submitted on a timely manner both from all units.
    Updating the timesheet tracking schedule on a monthly basis and sharing with the HR Manager on a monthly basis.
    Liaise with various HODs to update the staff leave data base weekly.
    Maintaining work schedules for every department/units
    Ensure proper leave management with updated data base.
    Assisting the HR Manager with recruitment and selection.
    Assist in preparing interview outcome reports for all interviews attended.
    Ensuring all policies are communicated to departments.
    Maintain a policy file at the HR Office with all relevant policies.
    Establishing and maintaining staff and partners/stakeholders contact information.
    Proper filing of documentation/personnel Records.
    Setting up objectives and keeping track of the performance of staff under your supervision.
    Keep the diary of things to be done in the HR departments and ensure implementation.
    Maintaining the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for entry level positions.
    Draft meeting minutes and share as may be requested by the HR Manager.
    Compiling a report of disciplinary cases to be discussed by the Disciplinary Committee.
    Submitting weekly/Monthly reports as directed by the HR Manager.
    Conducting other administrative/Executive support duties as assigned by the HR.
    Qualifications
    Diploma in Human Resource Management/Hospitality Management
    Experience in the service industry an added advantage.
    Maintain standards of conduct, demonstrate sound work ethics
    Be respectful, passionate about achieving continuous improvement
    Experience in handling people from multicultural environment.
    Be flexible, adopt to different working environments and systems
    Be excellent in use of computerized systems with advanced typing skills.
    Excellent Communication with good command of the English Language.

    Applicants should email CV and application letter only to indicating their expected salary on the subject line: jobs@tribekaholdings.co.ke cc to: talentexperts254@gmail.com so as to reach us by Friday, October 20, 2017. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    jobs@tribekaholdings.co.ke

  • Senior Scientist-Molecular Breeder PhD Graduate Fellowship Spatial Analysis of Anthrax Occurrence Patterns in Kenya Research Assistant – Animal Nutrition (Re-Advertised)

    Senior Scientist-Molecular Breeder PhD Graduate Fellowship Spatial Analysis of Anthrax Occurrence Patterns in Kenya Research Assistant – Animal Nutrition (Re-Advertised)

    Responsibilities
    Lead the analyses and interpretation of molecular plant breeding data from project being conducted by the Integrated Genotyping Service and Support (IGSS) platform
    Evaluate the quality of the phenotypic data and develop phenotypic values for subsequent molecular analyses
    Use molecular marker data to conduct diversity and structure analyses of the populations and use the results to further inform the analytical strategy
    Conduct analyses to identify marker/QTL and marker/gene associations in different types of populations
    Estimate the accuracy of genomic selection and produce genomic estimated breeding values that can be used in selection
    Provide breeders with interpretation of the results of analyses and suggest how to use the values to improve the efficiency of their plant breeding programs
    Lead and/or contribute to publication of the results of the analyses and research
    Contribute to building the capacity in African NARS focusing on strategies to modernize strong breeding programs.
    Lead and or prepare the IGSS internal and external technical reports
    Participate in resource mobilization activities and proposal development
    Support the IGSS platform delivering both analysed data ready for joint interpretation by IGSS staff and clients, and a service to support clients with analysis and interpretation. 
    Requirements
    PhD in plant breeding, genetics, quantitative genetics, statistics, or related field
    At least 5-7 years post-doctoral experience
    Practical experience in private sector working with genomics in plant breeding. 
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to perform in a multicultural research environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team
    Strong technical science writing skills as demonstrated by publications in at least four peer-reviewed journals and other publications
    Excellent written and spoken English
    Capacity building, both individual and institutional
    Interest in international agricultural research and development
    Proficiency in spoken and written English.
    Skills with managing large data files and data bases.
    Advanced skills in data bases, Excel, R, and other statistical analyses packages are required 
    Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya
    Position level: The position level is 5A.
    Duration: This position is on a fixed term period of 2 years.
    Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension, Medical insurance, Life insurance and allowances for: Education, Housing, Relocation, Home leave, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.
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  • Business Internships Internships Project Management

    Business Internships Internships Project Management

    Job Description We are pleased to announce the following Internship Opportunity in the Products & Services Departments within the Consumer and Enterprise Business Unit. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Brief Description The main aim of the internship is to give the interns an opportunity to experience and work in a real world corporate environment.
    Responsibilities
    Work closely with the product managers in the various projects/processes.
    Prepare Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s) and follow up with signatories for execution, ensure partners have collected etc.
    Partner On-boarding document upload onto share point for approval
    KYC checklist follow up with partners to ensure we have all documentation in place
    Review of the daily VAS issues tracker to ensure that all partner issues are covered.
    Partner contacts database updating
    Create a filling system for partner documents in the shared folder and save the documents as they are received
    Filling of documents and letters
    Contract uploads onto symfact system
    Perform call outs to various Merchants in regards to them providing missing KYC documents
    Merchant On-boarding document retrieval and storage on the shared folder
    Perform checks to ensure we have all KYC documentation in place especially for Public and government organizations, and maintain physical files for the same
    Sorting and archiving of the physical KYC documents received
    Performing call outs to inactive merchants with balances in their tills, during the unclaimed funds exercise
    Merchant / Partner contact information clean up
    Liaising with merchandising agency and regional sales teams to ensure excellent branding and visibility in the trade.
    Requirements
    A currently On – Going Undergraduate Student in Business related field from a recognized University
    Have proven interpersonal skills.
    Excellent communication and written skills.
    Good organizational skills.
    Be computer literate.
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