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  • Business Lead

    Business Lead

    Job description
    Do you enjoy working in an environment with flexible schedules? Would you like to take on a leadership opportunity in an entrepreneurial organisation? Would you like the opportunity to help shape an award-winning social enterprise that is poised for rapid growth?
    To fulfill the demand for sanitation services and reach 1 million over the next 5 years, we need talented, passionate people who are dedicated to growing a multi-national business, and ideally have experience in this too! This is where you, a potential candidate for Business Lead come in.
    The Business Lead has overall responsibility for working alongside the senior leadership to tackle a number of key areas. One day it may be revising our communication strategy based on an internal meeting, the next it may be presenting our work to key potential or existing partners like the World Bank (using the communication strategy), followed by doing a deep dive on our financial model for replicating our work with municipalities.
    The ideal person for this role sees developing relationships, business models, and clear communication strategies as pillars to success. It is someone who wants to get exposure to the all the facets (big picture and everyday details) of running an international social enterprise. The ideal candidate may want to run a social enterprise of their own in the future and is a fast learner. Your time will be split between shaping the strategic direction of the business and helping to improve funding development, economic models, and overall business performance. This is a chance to bring your ideas to life.
    Key Responsibilities

    Strategy and Execution

    Working alongside Sanivation’s senior leadership to propose alternatives and gather evidence for key decisions that drive enterprise strategyImplementing strategy throughout the business by instituting tools and frameworks that incentivize success
    Diving in the weeds to help with the messy and exciting art of running a social enterpriseProactively developing recommendations to enhance Sanivation’s HR, business development, and management performance and leading potential business opportunities

    Funding Development

    With leadership support, proactively develop strategies for engaging with multilaterals and governments for large scale financing as well as support in building and sustaining those relationships
    Follow a clear plan for monitoring, assessing, and applying to funding opportunities and building relationships with key stakeholders
    With senior leadership support, draft funding applications and requests from funders
    Support in managing funder and investor relationships through reports and monthly updates
    Communications
    Manage external communications including our newsletter, social media channels, press inquiries and website
    Develop effective internal and external communications strategy to keep the team, key stakeholders, and general public on the same page and excited about our work
    Create and continuously refine materials for external stakeholders, partners, and funders
    Track and communicate internal metrics to ensure we reach our annual goals

    Business Performance

    Set the course for an award-winning company by working with leadership to refine company projections and growth plan
    Advise on economic sustainability of proposed ideas and test new business hypotheses

    Skills and Experience Needed
    Required

    Empathetic listener with strong and persuasive communication skills in grant writing, powerpoint, and emails
    Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning plus organizational skills
    Strong financial modeling and excel skills
    Detailed orientedA desire to live and work in Kenya
    Passion and a sense of humor

    Preferred

    Experience in implementing a communication strategy throughout the organization o Experience in setting, monitoring, and reporting on enterprise wide metrics
    Experience in working with large institutional and multilateral funders as well as an understanding of public financing models
    Basic Swahili and/or interest in learning
    Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, international relations, English, or other related fields, MBA is even better

  • Business Analyst

    Business Analyst

    Job description
    Are you passionate about building financial models? Are you a project management guru who is motivated by seeing the successful completion of a project? Are you energized by buidling and nurturing client relationships? Look no further!
    Lendable is looking for a Business Analyst to manage their Alternative Lender diligence process for new Alternative Lenders they want to work with. This role will sit in their East Africa office. The Business Analyst will also manage existing Alternative Lenders that Lendable wishes to offer repeat funding.
    The ideal candidate is someone with exceptional finance skills, and a deep passion for the truth. If you are the type of person that stays up late doing analysis before a big meeting so that you are the most prepared person in the room, this could be a great fit!
    Responsibilities:

    Run the Alternative Lender verification process where analysis and tasks ranging from in-depth operational analysis, assessment of Alternative Lenders credit underwriting standards, financial and solvency modeling to managing the receipt of all documentation throughout the process and more.
    Assist in completion of all investor-facing marketing and legal documentation.
    Manage the subsequent, abridged, verification process for repeat transactions with existing Alternative Lenders
    Responsible for certain aspects of monitoring of Alternative Lenders portfolio during the funding period.
    Work as part of the Lendable Labs team providing data analytics and credit services to their Alternative Lenders
    This role will go by the title “Credit Officer” internally.

    Does this sound like you?

    3+ years as a Financial Analyst or Associate at an East African financial services institution, particularly with experience in credit analysis for lending.
    Advanced financial modeling skills.
    Ability to run multiple verification processes in tandem.
    Experience interacting with clients and managing information transfer.
    Experience in producing simple and understandable analytical products.
    Experience in working with a wide cross section of team members on collaborative efforts.

    Nice to have

    Accredited accountant
    Experience doing due diligence on microfinance or banking institutions

    Personal Traits

    Proactive in identifying key issues during the verification process in addition to proposing solutions to the deal lead
    Relentlessly open communicator 

    Unquestioned honesty and integrity 

    A constant drive to learn 

    Enjoys tackling tough, large problems 

    The ability to laugh under stress 


  • General Manager- Financial Analysis and Business Improvement Head of Sales

    General Manager- Financial Analysis and Business Improvement Head of Sales

    Our client is looking for a qualified General Manager- Financial Analysis and Business Improvement to collaborate with our Sales and Production teams to achieve profitability in 18 months
    About our Client
    Our client an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making safe sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements.
    Their systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves 3 critical steps: we build a dense network of high-quality sanitation facilities — Fresh Life Toilets — franchised to residents in the community.
    We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. Finally, we convert the waste into valuable agricultural products, which we sell to Kenyan farmers.
    About the role
    The Business Success team provides internal consultancy services in the generation and implementation of projects to achieve profitability, and is accountable for all financial modelling, planning, analysis and reporting for our client.
    In addition, the Business Success team is responsible for continuous improvement initiatives, particularly around Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE), based on rigorous financial and operational analysis.
    Job Responsibilities 

    Create a financial model that can be used to assess the impact of strategic projects on profitability.
    Meet with and collaborate closely with departmental teams to compile the budget
    Oversee the financial and operational analysis team to conduct monthly variance analysis against budget and operational scorecards. Compile financial statements for presentation to senior leadership and the board. Lead the audit process with external auditors.
    Coach leaders of all of our client business units to generate, plan and implement revenue increase projects, margin improvement projects and cost reduction projects.
    Oversee the QHSE team and coach quality partners to guide business units to achieve process maturity in so far as the quality and safety of people, processes, products and services is concerned.

    Qualifications

    Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or Business Administration. Advanced degree preferred; MBA a plus.
    At least 5 years of experience in a high impact role.
    Proven work experience in financial planning, analysis and reporting
    Expertise in business process improvement with knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Re-engineering)
    Demonstrable experience in business systems development and leading cross-functional teams
    Knowledge of statistical analysis and risk assessment techniques
    Experience in leading QHSE improvement projects will be an added advantage.

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  • Temporary Finance & Administrative Assistant

    Temporary Finance & Administrative Assistant

    Job Responsibilities
    The responsibilities are summarized below:

    Conduct site visits to USADF grantees to assess their financial records and report thereon to the Program Coordinator.
    Assist grantees with the USADF administrative paperwork and processes to receive disbursements and submit required documents in a timely mannerto the USADF in Washington.
    Maintain the CEZAM-USADF expenditure journal under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and reconcile CEZAM-USADF bank account statements with the expenditure journals on monthly basis and follow up queries that may arise from such reconciliations.
    Process payments as will be determined and directed by the Program Coordinator.
    This will include processing and payment of payroll.

    Provide day to day administrative support to the Program including the following:

    Maintain and update Program files and records as directed by the Program Coordinator.
    Organize external meetings, conferences, and office events as instructed by the Program Coordinator.
    Provide receptionist services and ensure the reception area and offices are clean.
    Photocopying, printing and scanning documents as directed by the Program Coordinator and other professional staff.
    Maintain an inventory of stationery, kitchen and other office supplies and notify the Program Coordinator or another delegated professional staff when stocks are running low
    Any other administrative duties that will be allocated by the Program Coordinator.

    Qualifications

    University degree in finance, administration, sociology or related business discipline attained not less than three years ago; and with high computer literacy. A CPA (K) qualification will be an added advantage.
    Professional work experience in finance and administration in an NGO or funded projects environment
    Demonstrated skills and experience in conducting analysis of projects’ financial records and statements, and reporting thereon.
    Effective communication with grantees and donors.

  • Resolution Commission Sales

    Resolution Commission Sales

    Got what it takes to turn business networks into revenues?
    Job Requirements

    A dynamic, passionate and motivated self starter;
    An excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills;
    An aggressive achiever with flair for success;
    An independent individual with initiative and self drive;
    And a fast learner, strategic planner who possesses the ability to identify;
    Opportunities in this fast paced business environment;
    Insurance Sales background is a MUST
    Applicants must be 25 years and above
    Remuneration STRICTLY on commission basis
    Certificate of Proficiency a PLUS

    What’s in it for you?

    An opportunity to sell;
    Potential to earn as much as you want;
    Ongoing training and support;
    Extremely exciting incentives

  • Business Development Regional Officer Personal Driver Accounts Receivables Accountant Credit Officer

    Business Development Regional Officer Personal Driver Accounts Receivables Accountant Credit Officer

    Job Description
    Our client is a progressive London based university with diverse community of students, academics and partner organizations around the world.
    They seek to hire a business development regional officer who will be tasked with supporting the international recruitment process and implementing marketing plans.
    Industry: EducationLocation: NairobiSalary: 60k-70k
    Job Responsibilities

    Supporting the international recruitment & marketing plans that will drive growth in international student recruitment to our London campus from the Southern Africa region
    Provide support and drive recruitment to the other 3 international campuses.
    Achieve set targets for student recruitment through a mixture of effective marketing, sales and conversion activity
    Build and manage relationships and act as the main point of contact for our various partners in the region.
    Implement the marketing strategy as provided by the Regional Manager for Africa.
    Feedback on appropriate business development opportunities which can support the growth of the business. i.e. looking at new academic partnerships and feeder institutions.
    Work effectively within a team based in Nairobi to support growth of student numbers to all Campuses.
    To manage relationships with our various existing partners in Southern Africa. Such partners include agents, schools and feeder colleges.
    To provide interested students with exceptional support and customer service to assist them in applying to the University.
    Travel to various events across Southern Africa representing the university to the highest standards.
    Manage activities for marketing research, planning and communications efforts directed at increasing sales of company products and services to key target industries
    Organize and coordinate marketing events and promotional activities.

    Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related fields
    A Master’s Degree is an added advantage
    Experience in a target driven sales environment
    Experience in implementing marketing campaigns focused around lead generation, engagement and conversion,
    Good organizational skills,
    Strong communication skills in an international environment,
    Basic understanding of digital marketing channels and social media
    Excellent project management skills and the ability to work on multiple initiatives at the same time,
    Account manager experience
    Entrepreneurial and business development

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  • Clinical Officer

    Clinical Officer

    Job Description
    Summary of Responsibilities:
    Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

    Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly serviceAttend to colleagues and guests in the clinic
    Liaise and refer colleagues and Guests to the company Doctor on complicated matters
    Make progressive follow up to those admitted in hospital & report.
    Organize the food handler’s tests and submit the reports on them as required
    Be aware of management approved medical providers, refer colleagues to the same and communicate changes if any.
    Act as the custodian of all medical information regarding colleagues’ i.e individual colleague medical expenditure, insurance information, approved hospital providers, approved doctors.
    Work closely with the HR office for co-ordination of pre-employment checks
    Ensure induction of new colleague on sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/Aids, prevention counseling.
    Participate and initiate Colleague menu reviews- to ensure colleagues get adequate food servings for a proper balanced diet and liaising with HR and the Sebuleni chef on this.
    Plan for health talks once every quarter and if not possible to get a doctor, organize to present a talk to colleagues on health, safety & general wellness.
    Organize with local medical providers for medical check up to colleagues on competitive prices.
    Ensure to maintain adequate stock
    Ensure to check on a regular basis the first aid boxes in each department and ensure they are replenished.
    Be an agent for behavioral change among colleagues by acting as a peer educator/ counselor
    Train peer counselors, and educators to be agents of change in their respective departments
    Participate in the identification of departmental peer counselors and workplace wellness champions
    Come up with creative ideas and messages to colleagues to encourage exercising and keeping fit.
    Organize monthly group therapies for colleagues who want to share experiences in their circles
    Follow up with HR to ensure that wellness programs are provided for in the annual budget
    Submitting monthly reports on monthly basis i.e. incidents/accidents report, sick offs analysis, medical expenditure
    Liaising with Director of Human Resources on colleagues’ claims on medical expenses
    Visiting and making contacts with all hospitals and doctors that we partner with for easier future follow up
    Visit colleagues admitted in hospital and give a continuous report on their progress
    Be in charge of Health & Safety boards, ensure information posted is well organized and updated

    Qualifications:

    Previous experience as a Clinical officer or a locum
    College Certificate/Diploma in a related discipline
    Self-confident, creative and proactive, able to prioritize and make effective decisions
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
    Qualified &Registered nurse of Kenya

    Visa Requirements: Candidate must be eligible to work in Kenya.

  • M&A Correspondent

    M&A Correspondent

    Job description
    Mergermarket, the international financial news service division of Acuris, is looking to hire a freelance mergers and acquisitions Correspondent to cover the Kenyan market. Ideally the candidate would be based in Nairobi. They should be able to provide exclusive content on mergers and acquisitions and corporate strategy, including via significant business events and conferences.
    The right candidate will be hungry to produce exclusive stories on a regular basis by interviewing decision makers, CEOs, bankers and other sources for Mergermarket.
    The candidate will have excellent English speaking and writing skills, and ideally bring at least some reporting experience from another financial news service, newspaper or online publication to the table. Fluency in another language will also be an advantage.
    The candidate should be willing to travel to key events and be eligible to work in the country as well liaise with colleagues in our Southern Africa team and London.
    Mergermarket will provide you with the training and support needed. The post is a freelance one, with the rate paid per story and negotiable according to experience.