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  • Sales Officer (Pellets)

    Sales Officer (Pellets)

    Job Summary
    Lean Energy therefore, seeks theservices of a sales officer who will work closely with the existing team in developingand executing strategies to grow the pellets sales and market categor
    Qualifications

    Minimum Diploma in sales and marketing.
    Bachelor’s degree in business related field will be an added advantage
    Must have previous/ relevant experience working with renewable energy products/distributors e.g. solar pay-as-you-go, Improved Cook stoves (ICS), Biomass
    Must be proactive with sense of responsibility
    Should embrace team spirit and have good communication skills (both written and verbal)

    Responsibilities

    Identify and pursue profitable business opportunities for the company;
    Develop and sustain solid relationships with both partners and interested distributors of the pellet’s products;
    Analyze customer feedback;
    Give insight into market development, penetration and competitiveness,
    Meet up with potential buyers and steer negotiations;
    Facilitate cold and warm calls to prospective leads; schedule and follow through on calls with leads and current customers;
    Source and work customer referrals;
    Maintain positive business and customer relationships in the effort to extend customer lifetime value;
    Develop strategies for more effective sales, both individually and as part of a team;
    Track all appointments, sales, complaints, status reports, etc. thoroughly for manager review;
    Ensure that all the sales targets are met and provide updates on market findings

  • Production Manager

    Production Manager

    Ref: EAPCC/HR/27/02/2018
    Reporting administratively and functionally to the Head of Production Operations, the Production Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing and controlling production in the Company and mobilizing resources to produce the budgeted cement quantity and quality efficiently and within budget.
    Principle Responsibilities and Duties

    An unwavering commitment to the highest standards for workplace safety, environmental compliance, and manufacturing of high-quality products.
    Actively train and develop the production team to ensure safe, environmentally compliant operations that pursues the maximum efficient operations producing quality products for our customers.
    Work closely with the maintenance team to prioritize and formulate course of action to take in correcting equipment problems and scheduling preventative maintenance.
    Implement and direct plan and work schedules of assigned areas to achieve the maximum effective utilization of employees, production, fuel, equipment and materials to meet quality standards, and monthly/yearly production and cost goals.
    Responsible for refractory maintenance within the pyro-processing systems, with ability to coordinate seamlessly with the mechanical and electrical sections.
    Ensure close coordination between Production, Maintenance, and Quality departments. Manage all production contractors and monitor, reduce, and control costs associated with those contractors.
    Ensure the development of standard operating procedures and implementation of such procedures to increase process efficiency, equipment performance, product quality and productivity.
    Develop both fixed and operating budgets consistent with the annual operating plan, track financial / production performance, and prepare various reports for Company utilization. Develop a maintenance budget for kiln, mill systems and grinding media consumption.
    Possess a working proficiency with JDE system for purchasing, production and maintenance procedures as well as other relevant ICT packages.
    Champion for safety programs and continuous improvement programs/ LEAN systems.
    Champion for improved quality / reductions in standard deviation of our products
    Monitor the production process on a regular basis to ensure that production standards are maintained and takes corrective action as necessary when deficiencies are noted in rate or reliability.
    Understand all operational and maintenance issues in the department and able to accurately report information directly and via formalized reporting procedures.
    Conduct annual Performance Evaluations with direct reports and ensures all employees under the reporting structure have their performance reviewed at least annually.
    Support, motivate, and coach workforce to maintain a productive work environment.

    EAPCC desires to discuss this position with interested but qualified candidates who satisfy the following minimum qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering discipline
    Master’s degree in Engineering or Finance related field
    High level of analytical, detailed, sceptical and performance management skills.
    6-8 years of cement plant experience with an emphasis ¡n operations and management
    Strong verbal and written communications skills
    Technical and managerial experience in cement production or related manufacturing plants.
    Experience in cement plant preheater, pre-calciner will be an added advantage
    Computer skills including the use of e-mail, reporting and entering shift and production data, and Microsoft Office, working knowledge of JDE and other ICT packages
    Ability to physically inspect plant equipment which requires climbing steps and the ability to walk extended distances over unpaved terrain in all weather conditions
    Ability to navigate effectively in situations with stakeholders of varying and conflicting interests
    Excellent negotiation skills, good attitude, persistence and willingness to learn;
    Experience in ERP environment JDE or equivalent) and excellent ability in use of Microsoft office applications
    Experience in the Building materials sector (especially Cement/Aggregates/Concrete)
    Unquestionable character and integrity.

  • Customer Experience and Administration Representative

    Customer Experience and Administration Representative

    Reports to Business Analytics Manager
    Responsibilities and Duties

    Receive, send and record all phone calls, emails and SMS sent on behalf of and to the company.
    Attracts potential farmers by answering product and service questions and suggesting information about other products and services such as Orchard management services.
    Receive and record any complaints from farmers and other stakeholders and assign the action point to the responsible action owners and reviewers.
    Provide current and any updates on payments and harvest; provide farmers statements. Communicate any issues urgently to the business analytics manager.
    Prepare, print and issue farmers statements on a regular and timely basis.
    Update competitor and price matrix reports.
    Work with Field technical officer to resolve any field, compliance and technical farmer related issues.
    Work with team to assist the field team to make the most efficient.
    Administrative work for all the departments in the organisation based on needs and availability
    Any other duties assigned by the line manager.

    Education and Skills

    A certificate in human behaviour, organisation behaviour.
    Fluent in Kikuyu, Swahili and English

  • Principal Systems Auditor – Financial Systems and Information Security

    Principal Systems Auditor – Financial Systems and Information Security

    Description
    We are pleased to announce the subject career opportunity within the CEO’s Office under Internal Audit. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Detailed Role Description
    Reporting to the Senior Manager – Networks and M-PESA Audits the position holder will be responsible for for leading, planning, performing and documenting Cyber/IT Security reviews and advisory assignments as well as audits of Financial Services Systems in accordance with the internal audit plan. These audits shall include but not be limited to Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration testing, audits of Mobile Money systems and Pre/ Post-Implementation reviews.
     
    The position holder will also be responsible for supporting strategic business initiatives by advocating and enhancing the risk and control environment, and when appropriate, engaging, managing and reviewing the work of external consultants/advisors.
    Job Responsibilities

    Participation in the overall development and delivery of the audit plan
    Review of the mobile money systems from a technical standpoint to provide assurance on the adequacy of controls are adequate to mitigate and/or manage the technology risk to acceptable levels
    Review of security controls around key network elements (BSS, MSC, HLR/AUC, IN, NGN, GGSN/SGSN)
    Prepare deliverables/reports for senior management that include thematic issues, trends and other micro/macro level risks identified through the execution of IT audits within the Financial Services space
    Serve as an on-going subject matter expert in the area of information security controls and technologies
    Present, discuss and follow-up on audit recommendations with management
    Delivery of continuous information security assessments and penetration testing.
    Articulation of security risk exposure to various stakeholders.
    Review security control frameworks/guidelines to ensure consistent application of security controls
    Review procedures for investigating and closure of technology security incidents in line with industry best practices
    Keep abreast with the latest technology security trends and provide input to mitigate emerging threats

    Qualifications

    Degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Information Systems (or related technical / business field) from a recognized university.
    5-7 years working experience in information systems and cyber security assurance
    Demonstrated deep interest in IT Security and broad IT expertise coupled with good understanding of financial services and impacting laws and regulation
    Strong working knowledge of penetration testing tools and methodologies including but not limited to Application Security, Database Security, Web services security, Network Security, Mobile Security and VAS systems security
    Knowledge of common IT and networking technologies (operating systems, relational databases, network/mobile technologies) including Oracle or MS SQL databases, Unix / Linux / Windows etc.
    Detailed understanding of frameworks, principles, practices, and techniques related to IT Security
    Holder of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent
    Security qualification (CISSP or CISM or other information security certification)
    Experience in use of CAATs a must
    Strong relationship, communication and stakeholder management skills
    Ability to evaluate risks, articulate issues, develop consensus, raise awareness and recommend practical solutions
    Strong Written and Verbal language skills
    Ability to initiate and build effective stakeholder relationships
    The ability to work under pressure and be resilient and tenacious to get results

    Note to Applicants
    As part of our recruitment process we will request the below documentation which will be required as soft copies at a later stage of the process.

    An updated CV with a confirmation of three referees- 2 must be professional and must have supervised you at some point, the other referee can be a colleague in the same professional field. If the referees are within the same organization that you are working with, you will need to confirm to us that it’s okay to contact them in writing (via email). This also includes all references within the Human Resources department.
    Scanned copy of certificate of good conduct from the CID (Less than 1 year old) – Applicable to Kenyans Only
    Scanned copy of certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) – Applicable to Kenyans Only
    Scanned copy of University Certificate or letter from the University requesting for internship
    Scanned copy of your National ID / Passport-Legal Form of Identification

  • Health Systems Strengthening Advisor Advocacy Advisor Technical Officer

    Health Systems Strengthening Advisor Advocacy Advisor Technical Officer

    Main Purpose of the role:
    Options Consultancy seeks a Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor to work closely with the Project Lead to embed sustainability mechanisms for stronger county health systems in the project.
    Responsibilities:
    The position has a combined technical and managerial role. She/he will oversee the implementation of HSS activities across all 4 project counties while capacity building the HSS officers based in the regions. She/he will work with the County Management Health Teams (CMHT’s), and other counterparts and partners at county level while maintaining National MOH level linkages to entrench sustainability measures and coordinate the county performance reviews, planning and budgeting.
    The Health Systems Strengthening Advisor will perform the following tasks:
    Technical Leadership and Advisory Services
    Provide Technical Leadership and Advisory Services on Health Systems Strengthening.
    In close liaison with county HSS officers, support the County Health Management Teams (CHMTs) to strengthen capacity and systems for efficient delivery of essential health services, including planning and budgeting and implementation of the MTEF Cycle.

    Capacity Development
    Promote the development of HSS officer’s capacity and CHMT through a broad range of approaches such as training, one-on-one mentorship and on-the-job training, supportive supervision, etc.
    Project Management
    Ensure implementation of HSS work plans and achievement of results across all the counties
    Manage performance of the Health Systems Strengthening milestones to the donor
    Manage the HSS officers, performance management including providing regular feedback etc
    Partnerships and Teamwork
    Work closely with other project staff to ensure that project strategies and approaches are delivered in a coherent and coordinated way and in line with log frame targets.
    Build strong partnerships with the government and other key stakeholder to ensure the project is in line with government priorities and the successful implementation of the project

    See the Job Description for more details: https://options.co.uk/jobs/health-systems-strengthening-advisor
    Other information
    Options is an equal opportunities employer.
    Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment
    We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.

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  • Finance Coordinator (Kenyan Nationals only)

    Finance Coordinator (Kenyan Nationals only)

    Overall Responsibilities
    Responsible for maintaining of Donors Budget file along with proposal, accounts, including books, registers, vouchers and other documents relating to all receipts and disbursement with proper supporting documents, as well as, office management duties.
    Detailed Duties & Responsibility:
    KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
    Reporting Structure

    · Ensure that the reporting structure that IRK is following, is giving correct, up to date records.
    · Ensure that IRK send the report to HQ and to the donor on timely and systematic manner.
    · Ensure that IRK management receive the reports on time, for better decision making.
    · Timely cross charging of monthly salaries and uploading on the system

    Donor Reporting

    · Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the donor.
    · Prepare the time to time reporting requirement for the donor.

    Head Quarter reports

    · Preparation of Monthly and Quarterly reports for HQ as well as other donors.

    · Any report that HQ require from time to time.
    Budget Vs Actuals
    Management of the BVAs, so that they are shared with staff on time.
    Coding and Budgets in AX and vouchers.

    · Responsible for timely entering of the budgets to AX and make changes from time to time.
    · Make sure that the coding are correct and there is no variance in the report between budget and the actual expenditure and circulate email to manage this.
    Preparation of the budget for the proposals.
    Responsible for drafting the budgeting for the new proposals and make any changes to it.

    Audit- Assistant function
    Assist the Finance Officer-Operations during Programme audit.**

    · Supervise the work of finance assistant
    · Assist the Finance Manager during programme Audit

    Knowledge Skills, Abilities & Qualifications:

    · Good mental and physical health
    · University degree in Accounting, or business administration with Finance Option. Preferably ACCA part I,II and III completed.
    · Extensive experience of working for an International Humanitarian and Development Organization.
    · Experience of preparing various accounting reports
    · Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
    · Hands on experience with ERP and other financial software.
    · Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.

  • Regional Programme Coordinators

    Regional Programme Coordinators

    At International Council of Swedish Industry (NIR) we are looking for two Regional Programme Coordinators, one based in Nairobi and one in Johannesburg, to join the team that implements the Swedish Workplace Programme (SWP). The Regional Programme Coordinators will play a critical role in driving the operations of the SWP in Kenya and South Africa and the adoption of practices that will enhance overall wellbeing at workplaces.
    You will be responsible for the day to day planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting of the programme activities. This will include reflective learning practice, conducting first level training/workshops, organising events and monitoring of activities.
    As the ideal candidate you are energized by the opportunity to build and develop new ideas on how to engage the private sector in contributing to decent work and sustainable business.
    As our new colleague, we believe that you are enthusiastic about working in team setting, managing multiple tasks with a high level of diligence and comfortable working towards deadlines and results. You will be working in an international setting with the SWP secretariat based in Stockholm and other colleagues in Asia and Latin America. You will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills, be practical and proactive.
     
    Main Responsibilities 
    As our regional coordinator you will;

    Represent SWP in the country and region
    Communicate the programme to different stakeholders such as business, unions, government agencies and NGO’s
    Manage, oversee and facilitate the implementation of workplace programmes which includes, supervising, guide and monitor external technical facilitators
     Establish local networks and share of the SWP model
     Budget and follow up of activities
    Conduct first level trainings/Workshops and monitor trainings of employees, management and union representatives at workplaces participating in the SWP
    Support the SWP team in finding and procuring expertise in the above thematic areas in the countries of operation.

    Qualifications 
    Required: 

    Minimum 5 years of programme/project management experience 
    Post graduate degree in business management, economics, human resources, social science or equivalent
    Experience in relevant professional or academic experience in programme evaluation and development economics
    Excellent communication and networking skills
    Experience from facilitation of workshops and development of partnerships
    Ability to translate strategic goals and priorities into realistic and flexible plans
    Self-motivated, proactive and structured with proven ability to develop and drive your own initiatives
     High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
    Excellent verbal and written English language skills
    Legally allowed to live and work in Kenya or South Africa, depending on which of the two positions you are applying to

    Desirable:

    Experience in designing, organising and running trainings with employees in areas such as workplace environment, conflict management, occupational health and safety, workplace dialogue, diversity & inclusion and skills development
    Previous experience working in international business, labour market issues, business and human rights, sustainability and international development
    Previous experience and knowledge of working with the labour market parties
    Ability to adapt message to culturally diverse audiences
    Language skills in addition to English suitable for local context and workplace cultures

    Deadline to apply is Sunday, 5 April 2020.
    In this recruitment NIR is cooperating with Business Sweden, the Swedish Trade & Invest Council, in Nairobi and Johannesburg.

  • Swimming Pool Attendant

    Swimming Pool Attendant

    Academic and Proffesional Experience

    KSCE mean grade cMinus and above
    Certificate of live saving
    National water safety and sanitation certification council
    National pool lifeguard qualification
    Kenya coaches association certificate

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Ensures all users are registerd prior in using the pool
    Ensure the swimming pool is clean and constant monitoring of the pool activities
    Provide swimming lessons and training as required
    Report accidents ,injuries and unsafe conditions

    other Requirements

    Valid certificate of good conduct
    tax compliance certificate
    HELB clearance
    EACC compliance certificate

  • Grants Internships

    Grants Internships

    Job description
    AWF is seeking a dynamic and high performing intern to support the Grants Management Team (GMT) with Awards data entry into the Serenic Accounting System. To be successful in this position, the successful candidate will be   self-motivated, capable of working with minimum supervision, high numerical accuracy and demonstrate high levels of integrity and good work ethics.
    Responsibilities

    Entering award estimate budget in Award Vision in accordance with;

    approved work plan
    approved personnel budget by employee
    approved donor annualized budget

    Enter award estimate budget by donor annual years
    Update award obligations in Award Vision
    Update award reporting milestones in Award vision
    Documents filling in AWF box storage according to checklist to provided
    Any other duties as delegated by the supervisor

    Qualifications

    At least CPA II or any other professional accounting qualification
    An undergraduate degree in Accounting will be an added advantage
    Familiarization with government regulations.
    At least 6 months experience in a similar position
    Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
    Ability to work as part of a team.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills
    Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and to prioritize them.
    Demonstrated interest and understanding of key concepts in administrative support services.
    Ability to work with minimal supervision