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  • Driver/ Office Messenger

    Driver/ Office Messenger

    Main features
    To provide secure and timely driving services to transport HaC staff and/or goods.
    Objective of the function
    Responsible to the Finance Administrator for the proper maintenance of assigned HaC vehicle; safe and timely delivery of HaC staff, material supplies & correspondence to the designated destinations within and outside Nairobi.
    Place in the organization: The driver is responsible and accountable to the Finance Administrator
    Result areas:

    Secure & timely transportation of staff & goods
    Prepare a weekly transport plan and register transportation requests by HaC staff.Provide secure and timely driving services to transport staff and/or goods.
    Load and offload luggage, goods and other material supplies with due regard to safety of goods and people.
    Facilitate airport pick up and drop off for HaC staff & visitors.
    Ensure well-maintained & serviced vehicle
    Schedule annual vehicle examination for service vehicles with the Transportation Department and apply for the renewal for the vehicle license.
    Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition.
    Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary.
    Check oil and tyres properly and keep the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside.
    Maintain the vehicle in a clean and neat manner.
    Maintain radio and telephone contact with the line manger during field missions.
    Maintain vehicles log sheets on a daily basis: maintain records of motor vehicle’s daily activity showing journey, mileage, consumables and signature of authorising officer.
    Adhere to the HaC safety and security policy, observe traffic and safety precautions to prevent motor vehicle accident and traffic violations.
    Annually undertake a first aid refresher training to be able to offer first aid services in case of accidents.
    Keep track of timely car insurance renewals.
    Update monthly mileage records.
    Maintain log book of each service vehicle on daily basis.
    Ensure secure & timely delivery and dispatch of office correspondence
    Deliver payment transfers to the bank and/or the suppliers.
    Assist with postage and with pick up of office purchases.
    Conduct cash purchases for office expenditure.
    Ensure timely dispatch and delivery of all HaC related correspondence – both incoming and outgoing.
    Other Duties
    Act as a back up receptionist as needed by answering to the phone and taking care of visitor registration, including maintaining a register of incoming visitors.
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Knowledge & Skills

    Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (minimum C-).Computer Certificate
    Motor-Vehicle Trade Test Certificate plus valid Driving Licence Class B, C, E.
    Over five (5) years relevant experience driving four wheel drive vehicles.
    Valid First Aid Training Certificate.
    Certificate of good conduct

    Person Attributes

    Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions as well as interpret and follow operating manuals and maintenance manuals.
    Must demonstrate 20/40 vision in each eye and hearing capability without the use of hearing aid.
    Knowledge of the country’s road network including motorised routes in both urban and rural areas as well as
    Ability to interpret road maps and rough hand drawn sketches.
    Demonstrated knowledge of first-aid applications.
    Ability to interpret and comply with safety codes, traffic rules, regulations, and safe operating practices.
    Ability to perform safety inspections, recognize and report mechanical problems, perform preventive maintenance check (oil, and all fluid levels, tire pressure) etc.
    Ability to operate vehicles in severe weather conditions, in mountainous areas or on rough steep terrain and loose surfaces such as sand, gravel or mud.
    Ability to report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
    Ability to load/offload goods, interpret all vouchers, bill of laden, invoices to insure proper handling and distribution of supplies and materials transported.
    Ability to meet time schedules and deadlines and complete tasks without jeopardizing safety or integrity of work.
    Ability to operate vehicles at night and at times in reduced visibility from heavy and blowing rain as well as in emergencies.
    Ability to manoeuvre vehicle in tight spaces, judging distance in congested and confined positions.
    Ability to adhere to HaC’s Core Christian values.

    Core Competencies

    Integrity: Maintaining generally accepted social and ethical standards in activities related to the function.
    Customer orientation: Investigating the wishes and interests of clients and reacting accordingly. Anticipating the interests of clients. Giving high priority to service preparedness and client satisfaction.
    Cooperation: Actively contributing to joint results, even when the subject involved is not of immediate personal interest. Sharing information and knowledge with others.
    Planning and Organizing: Determines goals and priorities effectively and indicates actions, resources, and time needed to achieve particular goals.
    Judgement: Drawing right and realistic conclusions based on available information.
    Decisiveness: Making decisions by taking actions or committing himself to expressed judgments.
    Situational Awareness: Well informed about social, political, and social developments and making effective use of this knowledge for own function or organization.

  • Call For Expressions Of Interest To Map Literature, Policies And Stakeholders On Illicit Transfers And Tax Reforms

    Call For Expressions Of Interest To Map Literature, Policies And Stakeholders On Illicit Transfers And Tax Reforms

    Africa is said to be losing billions of dollars every year to tax dodging and illicit outflows. Governments and Multinational Organisations are reportedly responsible for the loss of about USD50 billion yearly in illicit transfers as they are engaged in activities that pose challenges to tax reforms with implications for development and livelihoods in some of the poorest countries on the continent.[1] According to the AU/ECA report on Illicit Financial Flows, Africa is said to have lost about USD850 billion between 1970 and 2008. Over that period, about USD217.7 billion is estimated to have been illegally transferred out of Nigeria, USD105.2 billion from Egypt, more than USD81.8 billion from South Africa, while Kenya is reported to have lost about $1.51 billion between 2002 and 2011. Tax reforms and illicit outflows and its many consequences have in part, been precipitated by the inertia of governance models, fragile tax institutions, tax havens whose influence are beyond African governments as well as the paucity of technical and financial resources to combat financial crimes and money laundering.
    This situation partly explains why illicit transfers tax reforms remain a significant public policy issue with implications for the wellbeing of citizens as revenue meant for poverty alleviation and improvement of the wellbeing of citizens is diverted/lost[2],[3] [4]. The high level panel on illicit financial flows from Africa in 2015 helped to create awareness on these issues amongst national, regional, global policy actors and development partners. However, African governments and other policy actors must lead this fight by engaging processes that help to mobilise resources locally and globally while also seeking to reshape their tax architecture by strengthening leadership and institutions. Given the challenges that policy actors face accessing and appraising evidence for policy, it is imperative that information/evidence on studies on illicit transfers and tax reforms is synthesised and made available to varied policy actors to inform policy discussions and uptake.
    Scope of the Studies
    The studies will be conducted in four countries. Applicant(s) are required to apply for only one country study. The objective of each country study is to map the literature, policies and stakeholders on illicit transfers and tax reforms in the four countries.
    This is a desk study which does not require the researcher to collect primary/empirical data. Literature sources will include published and unpublished materials, grey literature, government reports and others. Prior to commencement of the study, the researcher will be expected to hold face-to-face/telephone/skype conversation with PASGR research team on the study and further guidelines.
    Required Qualification and Experience
    PASGR seeks experienced social scientists with the following qualifications:

    Education: advanced degree, preferable a Ph.D. in political science, sociology economics, governance, public policy, development studies or similar.
    Experience in leading research that has culminated in at least one peer reviewed publication;
    Good understanding of the political context in the case study country;
    Experience in designing and undertaking literature reviews, syntheses and other knowledge translation products;
    Proven ability to draft clear, concise and accurate reports in English that address national and international development practitioners as well as policy makers;
    Applications from residents/locally based researchers are preferred;

    Research Grants
    Each country study will receive a grant to be negotiated and agreed with PASGR. The researcher will report directly to PASGR’s Research and Policy Manager.

  • Communications Internship

    Communications Internship

    This position is also responsible for administrative function, support in development communication materials eg (events posters, brochures, flyers) media monitoring posting of content for website and social media. The position will also work closely with IAWG Coordinator as well as the core group and sub groups co-chairs in organizing related events/meetings.
    Internship Responsibilities

    Outreach and profile raising of the IAWG
    Updating the IAWG website – posting of events/jobs vacancy among others.
    Update IAWG social media on a regular basis with relevant material, highlighting key events and achievements using blogs etc.
    Support in development and maintenance of a suite of materials to effectively communicate the work of IAWG e.g. the design and production of IAWG newsletter in Adobe Indesign
    Organising events
    Support the coordinator in managing all the administrative and logistic arrangements of the upcoming conferences
    Provide on-hand assistance during the conference and sub-group meetings e.g. ensuring that participants are welcomed, signed in, take minutes and ensure other specific administrative and logistics issues are responded to in a timely and appropriate manner.
    Registration of participants and follow up on payments with Danish Refugee Council (DRC) finance team
    Contribute to the monitoring, reviewing and evaluation of the progress of the conference and impact undertaken through discussions with participants and conference organisers.

    Qualifications

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values
    University degree in the field of communications, public relations, languages, journalism, administration and social sciences
    Competent IT skills & experience in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe suite 6 – A MUST
    Experience in managing websites and in using social media tools in a professional context
    Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills;
    Demonstrated experience in events coordination, administration and/or management, preferably within INGOs.
    Pro-active communicator, with experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
    Resourcefulness, flexibility, good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and to meet deadlines.
    Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in a timely manner
    Ability to work effectively with people from different nationalities, cultures, ethnic and religious groups across the region
    Good understanding of humanitarian issues in East and Central Africa, and the ability to relate IAWG work within this context.
    Experience of operating multi-media equipment including digital cameras, video recording equipment, web cams, and voice recorders.
    Experience of tailoring communication and advocacy messages for a variety of decision-makers and high level audiences. Any other duties within the nature and scope of the position.

  • General Manager

    General Manager

    About the Role
    As General Manager you will oversee all business functions and lead the operations in Kenya. You will steer a growing and exciting business and help us reach our commercial goals and targets while keeping in mind our impact mission.
    You are in charge of building the team and inspiring them towards achievement of our impact. Given that we are a small team you will need to balance getting results through others with getting personally involved.
    Key areas are sales, training programs, financial modeling and general operations, balanced with strategic outlook. You will liaise with the Executive Director and the Director of Development to ensure healthy communication and results between commercial and social impact outcomes.
    Job Responsibilities
    Achieve sales targets. Our sales are our impact!

    Oversee all sales related activities: recruitment and training of sales agents, procurement and supplier negotiations to ensure an attractive product portfolio, marketing campaigns, strategic sales initiatives and promotional partnerships with suppliers.
    Manage our sales leads and regional sales managers, indirectly engaging the whole sales force across Kenya.
    Improve organizational structures and approaches to optimize performance.
    Ensure our sales agents are engaged and benefit from being part of Livelyhoods. This includes optimizing an incentive system which is attractive to them and makes business sense for us.
    Understanding and continuously developing the value proposition for the various stakeholders: agents, community members, legal and regulatory authorities, etc.

    Overseeing operations

    Work with the headquarter team to deliver optimal support to a network of branches in order to improve their operations and financial sustainability.
    Make staffing decisions in the HQ team and oversee it at the branch level.
    Ensure our information management systems are optimally functioning and our data is relevant to measuring our business performance and outcomes.
    Evaluate and optimize operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
    Derive actionable plans for all departments from the overall strategic plan.
    Coordinate, manage and track team members and activities to ensure we are delivering our goals effectively and efficiently.
    Set up an Operations Committee (board members and other experts) to help grow our capacity in sales and operations.

    Oversee financial management and lead the organization to profitability

    Evaluating management reports created from the accounting data and drawing insights on profit margins, identifying big expense drivers, cashflow etc.
    Make sure our processes are preventing mismanagement and theft.
    Take decisions on spending: Vet investment opportunities based on likely impact on sales.
    Managing relationship with accounting firm and auditor.

    Growth and strategy development

    Creating strategic plans, financial projections, and engaging and informing all relevant stakeholders, including funders and board members.
    Implementation of these plans on the team side, including frequent meetings with staff.
    Oversee geographic expansion where required.
    Interfacing with the Director of Development on fundraising, partnerships and communications strategy and support implementation of the same.
    Evolve the organization structure in line with growth.
    Coaching and mentoring the team members to deliver their full potential for the organization.

    External representation and management of key stakeholders

    Manage relationships with board members, including board reporting
    Represent Livelyhoods at strategic forums and to key stakeholders as needed
    Build relations with donors and funders in order to communicate LivelyHood’s vision and strategies to attract funding in collaboration with the Director of Development
    Building reports and being able to explain results to all key stakeholders, in particular funders and donors. nteracting with government actors as required.

    Requirements for the General Manager NGO Job

    You are excited about taking a business to the next level, a demanding job with a lot of responsibility
    You have been part of a rapidly growing organization, ideally with a network across the country
    You have managed a team of 5-10 people directly who had individuals and teams reporting to them
    You easily combine your strong for-profit mindset with your passion for social advancement
    You are resourceful and willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done
    You have a track record of successfully managing diverse stakeholders
    You have good financial management skills and have handled budgets, pricing/profit models and cashflow
    You have a track record of delivering an organization’s growth with clear and impressive measurable outcomes (in indicators like sales, subscriptions, distributors, market coverage, program reach)
    You are very comfortable with quantitative approaches and making decisions based on numbers and data
    You know how to create and adapt processes that help a business grow
    You have adjusted team structure along the growth journey and hired great people into the right places
    Creative in how to position and sell products that don’t “sell themselves” to customers with limited disposable income
    You take a developmental approach to managing people while being firm in pushing for and ensuring targets are met
    You thrive in environments where there are a lot of moving parts. You adjust quickly and incorporate new developments into your strategies
    Comfortable and experienced making decisions with limited data
    You are resourceful: On many occasions, you have been able to deliver a lot with little money
    You are highly self-motivated
    You have the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and be fluidly responsible to them
    Having exposure in East Africa beyond Kenya is highly preferred
    Highly preferred to have a background in financial management
    An undergraduate degree is required, a Master’s is preferred

    You would be a good fit with our organizational culture if:

    You want to serve and leave your mark in communities across Kenya
    You have strong interpersonal communication skills, with a high degree of empathy
    You are dynamic and excited to pivot when necessary to deliver the best possible outcomes
    You pursue learning outcomes for yourself and your team on every occasion, and pride yourself on being flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
    You have a passion for social change through businesses-oriented interventions, and have a keen interest in keeping up-to-date with the latest innovations
    You are comfortable in varying social and professional settings, alternating between interacting with under-educated youth in slums, and high-level stakeholder meetings with institutional representatives

    Why work with us?
    Our work is very rewarding – you see lives changing before your eyes! You’re selling products not just for profit but to make a difference.
    As General Manager, you have a high level of ownership and responsibility – over 100 sales agents depend on you for their livelihoods. The role has a fulfilling level of autonomy: you can dream something into existence and implement it.
    We are a close-knit and committed team.
    We are growing fast, and sometimes we have to run to catch up with ourselves, so there’s always something to look forward to.
    We’re not afraid to innovate, and move quickly in tackling issues when we identify them, so you can have a major impact on the direction of the organization, and directly lead change.
    Other information
    The position is based in our Nairobi office (Kawangware) and we would strongly prefer a Kenyan citizen for this role. Occasional weekend work is required as per business needs. We are looking for candidates who are ready to commit to a minimum of 4-5 years. There is a six month probation period and we will agree on performance and learning objectives.

  • Software Engineering Internships

    Software Engineering Internships

    Job Description
    The position provides a great opportunity to work in a multinational company and be able to interact with diverse professionals all across the world. We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Software/Systems Engineer who will work under close supervision of a senior engineer as an internee for six months subject to permanent employment based on performance.
    Software Engineer Internships Responsibilities

    Knowledge on Windows Operating Systems and Linux based systems.
    Communicate with customers in East Africa to elicit technical solutions from business requirements
    Develop SW integrations between our client’s IT systems solutions and Cisco Unified Communications
    Design IVR back office integrations and develop customer voice portals
    Analyze and resolve incidents
    Management of contact center projects.
    Other duties as may arise from time to time and as may be assigned to the Employee
    Work closely with and be mentored by Senior Engineers in the team

    Requirements
    The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:-

    A recent graduate with (Second Upper and above) holder of BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
    Professional Certification like CCNA will be a big plus.
    Demonstrate ability to deliver high quality products to sometimes challenging scale
    Should demonstrate passion to learn new technologies.
    Eye for detail and identifying problems
    Strong interest in development technologies
    Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
    Prior experience as a Network/Systems engineer will be an added advantage

  • Program Coordinator

    Program Coordinator

    Job Desccription
    OBJECTIVE
    The Program Coordinator will assist the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), and the Chief of Party (COP), in managing the project through effective tracking of the implementation progress of the Pool of In-Kind Activities (PIKA) portfolio, PIKA design pipeline and support for the overall delivery of the project. The Program Coordinator will act as surge program management capacity to the team and will support the transition and/or onboarding of the new Field Coordinators, Program Development Officers (PDOs) and Grants Manager. The Program Coordinator will support the field offices through regular visits and implementation of the overall direction of the project.
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

    Support the DCOP in providing surge capacity to the program team in field offices.
    Support the COP and DCOP in the overall strategic guidance and technical leadership, ensuring effective development of PIKA and Grant Under Contract (GUC) activities, including project formulation and implementation.
    Track progress of the implementation of the PIKA portfolio, through various trackers and through regular conversations with the program team. Coordinate relevant support of implementation processes from the Nairobi office, in consultation with the COP and DCOP.
    Provide support to the Senior Management Team (SMT team), including COP, DCOP, Procurement Director, Operations Manager and Director of Engineering, in the tracking of the action points from the SMT meetings and priorities.
    Lead national program initiatives, guiding the Field Coordinator for national grants and coordination of the activities. For example, coordination with the relevant ministries, the media and communication work, as well as sorting out the implementation bottlenecks. Examples of the national initiatives include, though are not limited to: Mogadishu International Book Fair, Women’s Basketball Tournaments, women’s cultural festival, etc.
    Provide programing guidance, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) support to the new Field Coordinators, Grants Manager, PDOs and Program Activity Specialists (PAS).
    Support the DCOP in contributing to and/or leading the programming inputs into the annual work plans and quarterly reports.
    Track end-date of the PIKAs and alert the responsible field coordinator to act accordingly for all program documentation and close-out requirements.
    Liaise with the Somali government, including maintaining national-level relationships and forming new ones, as appropriate.
    Contribute to project deliverables such as, success stories, quarterly reports, annual reports and annual work plans.
    Mentor, guide and supervise staff, at the request of the DCOP and COP, through regular field visits.
    Perform other duties as assigned by the DCOP and/or COP.

    REPORTING AND WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
    The Program Coordinator will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and will travel a significant amount of time (up to 50%) in Somalia
    Minimum Requirements

    Must have at least three years’ experience in activity design and administration, management and oversight.
    Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in peace building, conflict management, social
    sciences, international development, international relations/affairs, business, management, political science, law, or other related field.
    Familiarity with US Government procurement policies and procedures.
    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
    Experience managing multiple, quick-impact activities at the same time.
    Prior work experience in fragile state contexts.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Previous USAID experience

    What We Offer
    AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It’s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world’s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It’s a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It’s what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Quality Assurance Supervisor Assistant Quality Assurance

    Quality Assurance Supervisor Assistant Quality Assurance

    Job Responsibilities

    Ensures that the milk received and sold by the plant satisfies the prescribed quality both by the Society and the Dairy Regulation Board;
    Ensure that the appropriate tests and checks are undertaken- i.e. water, acidity levels and any chemical reagents are carried out and recorded;
    Ensure strict inventory control at the main tank, monitor movement of milk from farmers to the customers;
    Monitoring the inventory of quality control apparatus and inputs, procurement of the same and ensuring that there is no downtime on milk quality checks;
    Coordinating with the Operations Supervisor in managing the milk delivery and field milk graders:
    Develop SOPs, standards, safety, sanitary regulations, waste management and water supply specification.
    Any other job that may be given by the manager or the Board of Management.

    Qualifications

    Degree in Dairy Technology and Management or any other related degree
    5 years’ experience in dairy management/Dairy Laboratory Technology
    Knowledge in HACCP and other Food production quality certification is an added advantage
    Good analytical skills and firmness in decision making and Report writing.
    Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with different levels of the organization structure.

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  • Manager in Development Program Graduate Management Trainee Program Human Resource Officer

    Manager in Development Program Graduate Management Trainee Program Human Resource Officer

    Are you full of energy, passion and drive?
    Are you a recent graduate?
    Have you ever thought about a career in hospitality?
    Do you think you have what it takes to be a good manager?

    If you answered yes to these questions, we are looking for you!
    Due to rapid growth in both accommodation and new exciting restaurant brands the tamarind group is looking for fresh college graduates to join our Manager in Development Program.
    The program is targeted at recent graduates and purposes to expose them to an experience that will help set the foundation for their future in the hospitality industry at a management level.
     
    The program is designed for 12 months and combines practical experience with professional development.
    In addition to our four current locations, namely Carnivore, Tamarind Mombasa, Tamarind Village, Tamambo Karen Blixen and the roast by carnivore, the tamarind management group will in the next two years open and operate hotels, serviced residences and restaurants.  
    What do we offer you?

    When working at tamarind, you will have ample opportunities for growth and career development.
    We encourage creativity and highly value continuous learning.
    This challenging position offers you a chance to be part of our exceptional team in which you will be rewarded for performance.

     

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  • Caseworker

    Caseworker

    Caseworker Job Responsibilities 

    Assists in Adjudications Circuit Rides, which includes completing post-Adjudication review, updating decisions and fingerprints, and preparing and distributing decision letters.
    Runs Quality Check reports to ensure complete and accurate files, as well as identifies and correct processing errors prior to USCIS adjudication.
    Identifies and reviews cases pending Prescreening and USCIS interviews in preparation for scheduling, schedules the cases in WRAPS, generates reports for refugee/partner notification, ensures that the reports are centrally filed for easy retrieval, and updates WRAPS accordingly.
    Prepares cases for CIS, including reviewing physical and WRAPS files and constituting physical files.
    Works with other Operations departments as necessary to properly update the appropriate cases.
    Assists as needed in preparing circuit rides.  This may include but is not limited to; requisitioning supplies, assisting GSO in preparation, packing of files, contacting interpreters, clean up at the end of the circuit ride, and other tasks as assigned by the Supervisors.
    Completes and updates all case files all database records.
    Writes deferrals and info memos for referring agency action, as required.
    Conducts file reviews in accordance with RSC and USCIS guidelines, paying close attention to detail.
    Assists in various administrative tasks including but not limited to: research, locating files, data entry, and case analysis.
    Analyses complex cases in consultation with Supervisors in accordance with established policies and procedures, while remaining open to supervisory direction.
    Trains new staff as required and contributes to the development of Field Team training procedures and their implementation.
    Contributes to the development and updating of standard operating procedures for the Field Team in coordination with Field Team Supervisors, Managers and Field Team Coordinator.
    Performs additional duties and special assignments as needed to facilitate the efficient processing and operation of the United States Refugee Admissions Program in Sub-Saharan Africa.