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  • Business Development Manager

    Business Development Manager

    Job Description:
    The Manager will be responsible for the quality and submission of all business development outputs in their respective countries, and for ensuring their team members are constantly growing and learning on a daily basis. The Business Development Manager will also be responsible for writing high-level proposal, ensuring revenue targets are fulfilled, producing marketing and promotional materials for their region(s), mapping clients and taking proactive meetings, and general administrative tasks relating to business development.
    Forcier is looking for a Business Development Manager that has a passion for teaching and coaching, as well as winning. A sense of ownership over one’s work, and a competitive edge, is essential for this role. Experience working in business development at a research or international development organization, and on USAID or DfID initiatives, is a definite advantage.
    Compensation:
    The Business Development Manager will receive:
    Salary commensurate with experience
    Accommodation
    Round-trip flights to posting
    $1,200 USD in flight credits a year
    Other competitive benefits
    Reports to: Director of Business Development
    Daily tasks:
    Management of junior staff in business development department
    Edit and review proposal submissions for junior staff, and coach to improve skills of team
    Write proposals for Forcier projects across sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East
    Identify opportunities through partner engagement and desk research
    Identify potential partners, clients, and competitors in targeted countries, and establish a database for contact management
    Establish contact and maintain relationships with partners, clients, and competitors and represent Forcier in introductory meetings to explain our unique selling points/competitive advantages
    Assist the Global Business Development Department by liaising with country office teams to provide information on country staffing, logistics, financial information, and project updates
    Assist in improving and maintaining new and existing business development resources (templates, CVs, promotional materials, databases, etc.)
    Education requirements:
    A Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs, Anthropology, Political Science, English, International Development Studies, or another relevant social science topic.
    Required skills:
    Native fluency in English
    Previous experience in business development or grant writing
    Previous experience with monitoring and evaluation, research, and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
    Previous management or leadership experience
    Effective ability to pro-actively prioritize and meet strict deadlines
    Interest in sub-Saharan Africa; particular Francophone Africa
    Ability to work independently and remotely with little oversight
    Excellent communication skills
    Preferred (but not required) skills:
    Professional fluency in French
    Previous experience writing USAID, DfID or EU proposals
    Experience with corporate marketing, branding, or graphic design
    Experience living or working in Africa
    Knowledge of the international development industry

    Apply via :

    forciergroup.has-jobs.com

  • Web Design and Developer Internship

    Web Design and Developer Internship

    Ten Positions 
     
    At Urban Kreative, we’re not just thinkers, we’re doers. We foster an environment that encourages creative thinking and putting ideas to the test.
     
    Here, you will create amazing products that help the world’s busiest professionals become more productive and happier at work.
     
    Using lean startup principles, our teams create brilliantly-designed, user-friendly products focused on data-visualization, social, mobile and digital payments. That’s where you come in.
    We know one of the key factors about working here is the amazing people you’ll meet. We hire industry-leading professionals from all backgrounds and experiences with two core values in mind: passion and fun.
     
    After all, life’s too short to work in a job with people you aren’t absolutely in love with. (And we mean that in the most professional way possible.)
     
    Position Summary: The Intern — Website Design and Development will work directly with our lead developers to plan, design, develop, and release a website that conveys the essence of Urban Kreative.
     
    The internship experience may culminate in the transition to a permanent job placement depending on performance.  
    What Will You Do
     
    This is an A-Z breakdown of what you as a developer will do as a web developer and designer at Urban Kreative
     
    A – G
    Actively Seek New Programming Knowledge
    Build Products Using HTML/CSS/JS and Other Front-End Technologies
    Code and Deploy Applications in a Cross-Platform, Cross-Browser Environment
    Detail-Orientated
    Document Project Build and Maintenance
    Experience Building User Interfaces and Prototypes From Wireframes and Designs
    Experience With Git and Github
    Experience With Photoshop
    Familiar With Development and Debugging Tools for Cross-Browser Issues
    Familiar With Social Media and Third Party APIs
    Flexibility
    Follow and Implement Industry Accepted Best Practices and Tools
    H – M
    Handle Frequent Feedback
    Keen Attention to Details
    Knowledgeable of REST-Based APIs
    Knowledgeable of Web Application Development Frameworks
    Manage and Prioritize Multiple Projects
    N – S
    Proficient With Javascript
    Seamlessly Switch Between Multiple Projects
    Self-Starter Attitude
    Solid Understanding of HTML5/CSS3, jQuery and Responsive Design
    Solid Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
    Strong Problem Solver
    T – Z
    Thrive in a Team Environment
    Troubleshoot and Communicate Effectively
    Update Current Websites to Meet Modern Web Standards
    UI / UX
    WordPress, Theming and Module Development Experience
    Work Well Under Pressure
    Write and Maintain Web Applications
    Qualifications Required:
    We are seeking students with drive and motivation, who desire real corporate experience and want to make a valuable contribution to Urban Kreative
    Must be a college going student.
    About You:
    Highly self-motivated and capable of project ownership.
    Detail-orientated, organized, excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Possess an understanding of design principles.
    Experience with website design and web development via WordPress.
    Interest in an intern experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
    Coursework, or degree, in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent is a plus, but not necessary.
    MUST own a laptop.
    MUST have access to internet.
    At Urban Kreative, we believe that diversity fuels innovation.
     
    Urban Kreative is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability.
     
    We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

    Applicants should send CV to samantha@urbankreative.com before 7th October 2017.

    Apply via :

    samantha@urbankreative.com

  • IT & Development Assistant

    IT & Development Assistant

    Job Description
    The current projects are:
    1 Slum100 computers project: Providing free computer training and entrepreneurship mentoring to youth in Eastern Nairobi slums and informal settlements to be familiar enough with basic computer applications and design a profitable computer based business. At completion of the training and mentorship, we loan them computers and other technological devices to help them set up a computer based business such as cybercafé.
    Join the Pipe Project: Also know as a water kiosk at school it consist of Financing Community based Schools and youth associations to set up join the Pipe water Kiosk model at school/ community across Kenya for people to access clean drinking water and sanitation whenever possible.
    Jijenge Kijana Fund- a youth Livelihood Pathways offering microcredit, micro- saving and training enabling ITF members to engage in productive and stable livelihoods.
    Youth Leadership & Entrepreneurship Trainings- Consisting of debates and workshops giving East African youth life didactic principles with intensive instructions that shoves them to expand their boundaries of knowledge molding them into great leaders and entrepreneurs .
    BEE (Building Empowering Environment For Youth Employability )A Capacity building project that gather together a global partnership from 13 different organizations from 4 different continents with the aim of tackling youth unemployment by bridging together educational sector, labour market, youth and public institutions and enabling young people to undergo work-based learning period (WBL). We believe we can make a positive difference both at local and international scale through involving youth organizations and strengthening cross-sectorial networking that will create new opportunities for work based learning mobility. “BEE” partnership is based on a cooperative working methodology that foster cross-fertilization through sharing practices and approaches, as well as by bridging together not only youth organizations, but also schools and employers in a global perspective.
    READ (Reducing Social Exclusion Through A Creative Approach To Reading) Youth illiteracy is still rife in many countries around the world. According to statistics, globally, 124 million children and young adolescents are not in school or they drop out before completing the full course of basic education. Therefore the READ project and its partners share the mission to enhance the participation of youth and disadvantaged learners to society, promoting inclusive education and equality. This project is fully committed to constantly explore new youth work approaches and methodologies. The project draws its origin from the long engagement for the empowerment of young people through non-formal learning.
    IT & Development Assistant
    The ITF’s IT & Development Assistant leads the organization’s process to chart its course in Youth development. He/she is responsible for the technological direction of the organization. He/she reports to the Operations Director.
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Design the Organization’s publications;
    Conduct the 1 slum 100 computers project Computer training;
    Offer help desk support to workmates;
    Contribute to any technological issues when called upon;
    Conduct regular hardware maintenance;
    Design system applications to be used in the organization ;
    Manage information system and communications network;
    Direct the strategic plans for the ICT development of the organization;
    Keep informed of the emerging trends in ICT for youth development and non profit organizations.
    Qualification:
    At least second year university/college student in ICT course.
    Good organizational skills, including ability to work within tight deadlines.
    Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team, and to use own initiative.
    Ability to conduct trainings.
    Willingness to learn.
    Willingness and capacity to volunteer.
    Have passion and commitment for youth development.
    Compensation:
    Although ITF Volunteer staffs enjoy limitless opportunities, ITF does NOT provide any kind of compensation. ITF Staffs operates on full time volunteer basis for a minimum of 6 months contract. They are responsible of all basic expenses such as home – office transportation, accommodation etc. ITF ONLY provide direct operational expenses such as Staff’s transportation to a meeting outside office, visit field operations etc.

    Apply via :

    www.itfsecretariat.org

  • Finance & Administration Manager Technical Services Manager

    Job Description
    Reporting to the Managing Director, the Finance and Administration Manager will provide strategic leadership in managing the administration functions of the company as well as ensuring effective application of applicable financial policies and procedures.
    Managing Director Job Responsibilities
    Formulation and implementation of sound financial and accounting policies and procedures.
    Managing the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Managing Director,
    Administering and reviewing all financial plans and budgets, monitoring progress and changes, and keeping senior management abreast of the company’s financial status
    Formulation and implementation of strategic measures to improve water supply and revenue collection and utilization
    Managing the company’s cash flow and forecasting and ensuring that cash flow is steady to support operational requirements
    Implementing a robust financial management and reporting system and ensuring that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered
    Effectively communicating and presenting the critical financial matters to the Board of directors through the Managing Director
    Ensuring staff performance initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
    Performing any other duties as assigned from time to time.
    Ability to raise funds
    Qualifications for the Finance and Administration Manager
    A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce- Finance Option from a recognised institution.
    Holder of CPA K or equivalent
    Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
    Registered with institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and registration of Accountants Board of Kenya (RAB)
    Have 8 years’ experience
    Have high integrity and fulfil the chapter 6 requirements of the Constitution of Kenya.
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    Interested applicants should forward their applications including detailed curriculum vitae containing copies of certificates, testimonials, name and address of three referees. All application should be send before 19th October, 2017 to the: CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BUSIA WATER AND SEWERAGE SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED, P.O BOX 392-50400, BUSIA (K).

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  • Digital operations intern digital psychological care innovation

    Digital operations intern digital psychological care innovation

    In this role you will be part of an exciting new innovation to be launched next year by defining and supporting the operational setup and you will contribute to improving psychological care in Africa by supporting the development of a digital coaching solution for people overwhelmed with life’s challenges.  You will work independently in an entrepreneurial team to get stuff done in a quick moving environment. You will use your expertise in digital operations to define and setup the operations for a digital innovation to be launched next year in collaboration with clinical partners and an international team spread over Kenya, India and the Netherlands. 
    Your are responsible for:
    Investigating, defining, and setting up how a digital startup in Africa and India can run within a big company.
    Responsible for receiving and recording customer or user issues/feedback (including oral) and gathering additional information as needed.
    Responsible for implementing complaint solutions provided by Engineering team and ensuring effective communication with the customer.
    Defining the resources that are needed to run a startup, the operational setup, financial flows, back-office, support desk and way of working, using the latest insights in digital technology to do this efficiently.
    Identify ways of working of (competing) startups and companies across the world and present it to the management team to get the latest insights.
    Defining  assumptions to be tested for the first launch from a customer service perspective 
    You will be part of the Africa Innovation Hub, a (we believe, fun and inspiring, but see for yourself) group of social entrepreneurs and researchers within Philips that specifically designs new solutions and business models for Africa and India. Our focus is inclusive innovation: to reach the part of society that is not targeted by traditional business, in this case the rising middle-class and base of the pyramid in Africa. 
    Within this team you will work closely with a venture manager based out of Eindhoven and remotely with research and development teams across 3 continents.  You will be based at the Philips East Africa Office in Nairobi, Kenya 
    Our offer
    We welcome you to a challenging, purposeful and innovative environment with great opportunities for you to explore, and to be at the forefront of innovation for healthcare in Africa.
    All interns in Philips receive a competitive salary. 
    To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience
    A student finishing studies (digital) operations 
    Willing to work at least 3 days a week on the project for at least a period of 6 months, preferably 12. (launch will be in Q4 2017 so we would like to have you on board there still).
    Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment
    Strong communication skills
    Strong in research and / or consultancy skills
    Good verbal and written English skills
    Preferably: passion for inclusive innovation in Africa 
    This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented student wishing to make a meaningful, hands-on contribution and to be part of one of the most innovative places for developing health solutions for Africa.  
    Recruitment process
    Does this profile fit your ambitions and passions? Then we might be a perfect match! Our teams of world-class scientists are waiting for you to join their teams and build success together for more inclusive innovation in a better Africa. With our focus on Health and Well-being, your background and expertise will be decisive in determining your fit to Philips Research: it is your talent that will guide us. 
    To be able to process your application, please enclose the following documents with your application:
    Curriculum vitae;
    Motivation letter, also explaining your interests;
    Short description of your previous work and bachelor/masters thesis;
    List of your publications;
    Listing of your grades;
    • List of references or reference letters.

    Apply via :

    philips.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • User Support Representative

    User Support Representative

    We are looking for a passionate user support representative to join our team. You will act as a bridge between users and product, provide users with peace of mind by setting appropriate expectations, and resolve any emerging problems that our users might face with accuracy and efficiency.
    You are genuinely excited to help people. You’re patient, empathetic, and passionately communicative. You love to engage people to help them solve problems, especially when they are in a moment of frustration or confusion. You ask questions to better understand their problems, and you are kind in your answers.
    New cultures, people and experiences give you energy; you work effectively and efficiently on distributed teams with diverse experience across many time zones. Given the freedom to work anywhere, you are self-guided and can work autonomously with superior communication skills. Chaos gives you joy, order is your satisfaction.
    REQUIREMENTS
    Responsibilities
    Manage large amounts of incoming customer support and lead inquiries
    Nurture online sales leads and handoff to sales team
    Identify and assess customers’ needs to achieve satisfaction
    Build sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through open and interactive communication
    Provide accurate, valid and complete information by using the right methods/tools
    Handle customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution
    Take the extra mile to engage customers
    Provide reports to the product and sales team of insights from customers such as recurring issues, types of questions, where questions are coming from, etc.
    What We’re Looking For
    Proven customer support experience or experience as a client service representative
    Strong writing skills and highly articulate conversationalist
    Strong active listening skills
    Outgoing and enjoys talking and chatting with users
    Familiarity with CRM systems and practices
    Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters
    Excellent communication and presentation skills
    Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
    Bonus Points if you
    have used or deployed Ushahidi’s tools
    have experience working on an open source product
    Have experience working across multi-lingual and multicultural user base
    Why You Might Be A Good Fit
    Independence. Ushahidi operates under a de facto system of commander’s intent. That is, the team agrees upon a goal, but how it is accomplished is left largely up to everyone. Nobody will be leaning over your shoulder telling you what to do everyday, we expect you to be able to do that yourself.
    Team oriented. Desire to work with and support other developers in the team. We rely on team members to support each other, and generally help each other keep winning.
    Intrinsically motivated. Ushahidi came from Nairobi, but team members work all around the world. If you need to come into an office and talk to your boss everyday to stay motivated, this job is not for you. If all you need is a crazy cool project, wifi, and coffee, then you’ll fit right in.
    Ability to get things done and ship. We appreciate perfection, but at crunch time: getting things done matters. You’ll need to pick the right balance between doing it right and doing it fast.
    Community driven. Desire to work with the community, dig into their use cases, and help them solve problems. Ushahidi has a large and dedicated community whose needs have evolved.
    Why You Might Not Be A Good Fit
    We pay competitively at Ushahidi, however, keep in mind that we are still a mission driven non-profit.
    You only want to wear one hat. Ushahidi is growing (30+ employees) but we take on the goals of much larger organizations. In practice this means that all Ushahidians end up wearing multiple hats and working on multiple
    projects (case in point: I am writing this job description). If that excites you, great! If you are set on never venturing out of your job title, you’re going to get frustrated fast.
    You want to be in an office surrounded by colleagues. You will most likely be operating on your own unless you are based in Nairobi, where about half our team is based.
    We strongly encourage people from traditionally underrepresented populations in tech – such as women, People of Color, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people, etc – to apply! We have a diverse team and we love it!
    BENEFITS
    Why Working At Ushahidi Is Awesome
    Our goal in hiring is to find great people first, great skills second.
    We generally don’t care where you live. As long as you have Internet access, live wherever you want. Ushahidi team members currently live all over the world: from New Zealand, to Nairobi and San Francisco.
    We don’t care when you work. There are no “business hours” at Ushahidi, we are milestone based, not a sit-in-your-chair from 9 to 5 company.
    Yearly company retreat. We work remote, but once a year we get the whole company together in one physical location to plan for the year ahead, as well as hang out and enjoy each others company.
    Quality of life. Ushahidi attracts workaholics, so we all work hard to make sure everyone has a work-life balance.
    Other benefits: Take what you want vacation policy (Minimum 25 days a year), parental leave, allowance for health insurance, allowance for a coworking space.

    Apply via :

    ushahidi.workable.com

  • Sales,​ Marketing ​​& ​​Relationship​​ Manager

    Sales,​ Marketing ​​& ​​Relationship​​ Manager

    Job Description
     
    We are recruiting for the above mentioned position for an agribusiness and e-commerce company.  
    Responsibilities​:​
    Achieving​ growth​​ and ​​hitting ​​sales ​​targets ​​by ​​successfully​​ managing ​​the ​​sales​
    Team ​towards ​​the ​​achievement​​ of ​​company’s​ ​strategic​​ and ​​sales ​​objectives​.
    Designing​ and ​​implementing​​ a ​​strategic ​​business ​​plan ​​that ​​expands​
    company’s ​customer ​​base ​​and ​​ensure ​​it’s ​​strong​ ​presence​.
    Owning ​recruiting, ​​objectives ​​setting, ​​coaching ​​and ​​performance​​ monitoring​ of ​sales​​ representatives​
    Identify​ emerging ​​markets ​​and ​​market ​​shifts ​​while ​​being ​​fully ​​aware ​​of ​​new​
    products ​and ​​competition​​ status​.
    Provide​ on​-the-ground ​support ​​for ​​sales ​​associates​ ​as ​​they ​​generate ​​leads​ and​ close ​​new ​​deals​
    Meet ​with ​​customers ​​to​ ​discuss ​​their ​​evolving ​​needs ​​and ​​to​​ assess ​​the​ quality ​of ​​our ​​company’s​​relationship​​ with ​​them​
    Develop​ and ​​implement ​​new ​​sales ​​initiatives,​​strategies ​​and ​​programs ​​to​ capture​key demographics​
    Measure​ and ​​report ​​performance ​​of ​​sales ​​and ​​marketing ​​campaigns, ​​gain​ insight ​and ​​assess​​ against​​ goals​
    Establishes ​and ​​adjusts​ ​selling ​​prices ​​by ​​monitoring ​​costs, ​​competition, ​​and​ supply ​and ​​demand​
    Deploy ​successful ​​marketing ​​campaigns ​​and ​​own ​​their ​​implementation​ ​from​ ideation ​to​​ execution​
    Experiment ​with ​​a​​variety​ ​of ​​organic ​​and ​​paid ​​acquisition ​​channels​​–​​content​ creation, ​content ​​curation,​​ pay​​ per​​click​​ campaigns,​​ event​​management,​ publicity, ​social​​media,​​  lead​​ generation ​​campaigns, ​​copywriting,​​ performance​ analysis, ​and ​​much​​ more​
    Produce ​valuable ​​and ​​engaging ​​content ​​for ​​our ​​website ​​and ​​blog ​​that​ attracts ​and ​​converts ​​our​ target ​​groups​
    Build ​strategic ​​relationships ​​and ​​partner ​​with ​​key ​​industry ​​players, ​​agencies​ and ​vendors​
    Who​ we ​​are ​​looking​ ​for​​:​
    Successful ​previous ​​experience ​​as​ ​a ​​sales ​​representative ​​or ​​sales ​​manager, consistently ​meeting​​ or ​​exceeding​ ​targets ​​especially​ ​around ​​FMCG​.
    Demonstrated ​ability ​​to ​​communicate,​​ present​​ and ​​influence ​​credibly ​​and​ effectively ​at ​​all ​​levels​​ of ​​the ​​organization​
    Bachelor’s ​Degree ​​in ​​Marketing, ​​Communications, ​​Sales ​​or ​​related​ ​field​
    Excellent ​negotiation​​ skills ​​and​ ​B2B​ ​sales ​​experience ​​with ​​track ​​record ​​of​ superior ​performance ​​metrics​
    Demonstrable ​experience ​​in​ ​sales ​​& ​​marketing ​​together ​​with ​​the ​​potential​ and ​attitude ​​required ​​to ​​learn​.
    Proven​ experience ​​in​​ identifying​ ​target ​​audiences ​​and ​​in​ ​creatively ​​devising​ and​ leading​ ​across ​channels ​​marketing ​​campaigns​​ that ​​engage, ​​educate​​and​ motivate.
    Solid​ knowledge ​​of ​​web site​ ​analytics ​​tools ​​(e​.g.,​Google​​Analytics, ​​NetInsight,​ Omniture,​Web Trends, ​​Heap​​analytics)​
    Experience ​in ​​setting​ ​up ​​and ​​optimizing ​​Google ​​Adwords, ​​Facebook​ ​&​ ​Twitter​ campaigns, ​up​-to-date ​with ​​the ​​latest ​​trends ​​and ​​best ​​practices ​​in ​​online​ marketing ​and ​​measurement​.
    Numerically ​literate, ​​comfortable ​​working ​​with ​​numbers, ​​making ​​sense ​​of​ metrics ​and​​processing​ ​figures ​​with ​​spreadsheets​
    Good​ taste, ​​a ​​sense ​​of ​​aesthetics ​​and ​​a​​ love​ ​for ​​great ​​copy ​​and ​​witty communication
    Familiarity​ with​​ CRM​​ software​
    A ​growth​​ hacker ​​and ​​deep ​​familiarity ​​with​ ​the ​​start up ​​ecosystem​.
    Detail-oriented ​with ​​superior ​​organizational ​​and ​​problem​-solving​skills​​-​ balancing ​multiple​​projects,​​ deadlines, ​​and ​​requests ​​should ​​be ​​second​ nature ​to​ ​you​.
    You ​bring​ ​more ​​than ​​passion ​​to ​​the​ ​role: ​​you ​​have ​​the ​​grit ​​and ​​resilience ​​to​ do​ this ​​work​.
    A ​leader ​​who ​​can​​‘ do ​​the​​ right ​​thing’​​as ​​well​​as​​‘do​​ things ​​right’​
    A ​proactive, ​​energetic, ​​hardworking ​​individual​​able ​​to ​​work ​​with ​​stamina ​​and​  pace, ​ability​ ​and​​drive​ ​to​ ​work​ ​independently​.
    Excitement​ ​and ​​what ​​we ​​are ​​aiming​ ​to ​​achieve​ ​in ​​sustainable agriculture​ and ​​e​-commerce ​in​​Africa​

    Applicants should send CV to hr@liphimar.com

    Apply via :

    hr@liphimar.com

  • Herdy Operations Manager

    Herdy Operations Manager

    About this role: We are looking for an outstanding leader to run Herdy’s operations. A ‘best in class’ action oriented leader, you will be excited by the potential of playing a key role in growing Herdy through our current early stages into a scaled organisation with regional reach.
    You will show exceptional business acumen to ensure our sustainability, a strong understanding of the Kenyan regulatory ecosystem, and a commitment to the investment in people that will drive organizational effectiveness.
    You will also bring an ability to design operating systems that enable impact at scale whilst maintaining Herdy’s mission to avail affordable agri products to communities whilst providing economic opportunities to agri producers across Africa.  Responsibilities:
    Chalking out or improve operational systems, processes and best practices that guarantee organizational well-being Purchase materials, plan inventory and ensure warehouse efficiency
    Overseeing distribution and fulfilment of client orders
    Setting and reviewing budgets, managing cost and product pricing.
    Contribute towards the achievement of company’s strategic and operational objectives
    Examine financial data/statements and use them to improve profitability
    Perform quality controls and monitor production KPI’s
    Manage procurement processes and supplier contracts/relationships
    Train, supervise and appraise human resources
    Cater to clients’ or personnel’s concerns
    Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions.
    Invoicing to funding sources, including calculation of completed units of service.
    Payroll management, including tabulation of accrued employee benefits.
    Disbursement of checks for agency expenses.
    Organization of fiscal documents.
    Regular meetings with Executive Director around fiscal planning.
    Who we are looking for:
    Detail-oriented with superior organizational and problem-solving skills -balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and requests should be second nature to you.
    You are someone who cares deeply about improving livelihoods in Africa.
    You bring more than passion to the role: you have the grit and resilience to do this work.
    Ability and drive to work independently.
    You are a problem-solver, a direct and candid communicator, and a thoughtful change agent who understands that there are tensions to balance in this stage of the organization.
    Bachelor’s degree level education or above
    A growth hacker and deep familiarity with the startup ecosystem.
    A leader who can ‘do the right thing’ as well as ‘do things right’
    A proactive, energetic, hardworking individual able to work with stamina and pace
    An empowering manager with experience of achieving results with/through and not around other team members
    Excitement for Herdy and what we are aiming to achieve in sustainable agriculture and e-commerce in Africa.

    Applicants should send CV and an email introducing yourself to careers@herdy.co by 5pm, 10th September 2017.

    Apply via :

    careers@herdy.co

  • Logistics Officer

    Logistics Officer

    Job description
    Role
    Supervises and provides all or selected logistics management activities required for the timely and efficient transportation and distribution of products and materials. Identify and evaluate suppliers as per company policy. Monitor effective use of materials and resources, and ensure quality record keeping.
    Job Description
    Co-ordination and supervision of selected activities of Logistics Dpt. (planning, purchase, warehousing, and shipping) to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products. Responsible for creating and maintaining contingency plans.
    Allocation of tasks and monitoring of performance and motivation of direct reports.
    Drafting of reports, preparation of supplier tenders, commercial contract drafts or related support documents, SOPs, etc. Based on logistics movements and distribute them according to requirements.
    Putting forward suggestions to changes aimed at cost cuts or effectiveness enhancement and the following implementation of these changes.
    Participate in global Ferring projects and introduce the same to local markets.
    Ensure that all staff are adequately trained, cross trained and identify any additional training needs to achieve high working standards.
    Ensure effective commodity management and quality control.
    Design and develop standard operating methods to manage logistics operations efficiently.
    Qualifications
    University degree preferably in a business related field.Minimum 3 years of experience on supply management position.
    Excellent level of English language, French is a plus.
    Excellent computer skills.
    Competencies
    Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
    Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.
    Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
    Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
    Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals evaluates results.
    Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.
    Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.

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  • Legal Officer

    Job description
    Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” ” is the place for people who want to make the world a better place and achieve great things.
    Are you dynamic, keen, self-driven and highly motivated experienced professional with high degree of integrity, dependability and confidentiality with strong understanding of legal systems. Do you seek to do things differently and go an extra mile to ensure the success of the team? If yes this is the ideal next career step for you.
    Reporting to the Head – Legal Services Department, the role holder will be responsible for ensuring the core business of the bank i.e. lending to customers is highly supported by undertaking the conveyance and security perfection process.
    The Role
    Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:
    Provide legal advisory services to all departments within the Bank including providing independent legal advice and judgment to mitigate any legal risks.
    Manage litigation against the Bank including external lawyers involved in litigation as well as review, analyzing and interpreting laws, regulations and judicial decisions.
    Provide support in contract negotiations and management including review of contractual agreements for the bank and providing recourse options for non-performing contractors as well as preparing, reviewing and modifying contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities.
    Advice the relevant departments on the perfection of securities and documentation as well as managing the annual securities audits and advise on the remedial process.
    Offer cost effective and timely legal advisory services and support to the credit recovery function of the Bank in order to foster effective management of regulatory and litigation risk in the recovery of Non-Performing loans.
    Prepare and facilitate staff training on specific legal matters affecting the bank including dissemination of appropriate legal requirements to various departments.
    Participating in risk management sessions that have a bearing on legal matters, review risk reports for purposes of managing key risks efficiently in the risk management process and undertake research on current legal developments and prepare briefs to the Head of Legal.
    Support the Board Secretariat in carrying out secretarial duties.
    Skills, Competencies and Experience
    The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:
    Must have a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from a recognized University with a minimum of five years legal experience ideally in a leading organization, with a proven track record in litigation management and conveyance.
    Must be an advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate. CPS will be an added advantage.
    Working knowledge of the legal environment for Banking and general business/commerce in Kenya will be added advantage.
    Strong conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills with ability to influence and negotiate at different levels.
    Competencies
    Leads from the front
    Delivers and owns results
    Values and respects others
    Drives innovation
    Fosters Communication
    Inspires trust and integrity
    Customer Centric

    Applicants should forward detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number LO/2/CS/2017 by 18th October, 2017.We are an equal opportunity employer.

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