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  • Tax Manager

    Tax Manager

    Introduction
    At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

    Your Role and Responsibilities

    Fulfilling tax compliances for IBM Kenya by compiling the internal data, analyzing the data from a country law applicability perspective, coordinating with the consultants and ensuring that the tax payments are made and the returns are filed within the time limits prescribed by country tax laws.
    Timely tax reporting to management (US Tax reporting) which involves providing tax expense forecasts, variance analysis, forecast of normal tax provisions and Fin 48 provisions by analyzing the risks and chances of acceptances during tax audit / assessments on a monthly/quarterly basis.
    Ensuring the proper accounting for tax provisions created, tax payments made, withholding taxes suffered, withholding taxes deducted on vendor & inter-company payments and miscellaneous such as true ups, etc.
    Co-ordination with Center of Excellence to ensure that the financial statements are issued on time for tax filing and review & finalization of financial statements before audit clearance from a tax perspective.
    Liaising with the external consultants with respect to audit and tax assessments, providing required data and obtaining tax clearance certificates.
    Reconciliation of all tax accounts on a regular basis in order to ensure that the tax accounts reflect correct balances.
    Involvement in the regional projects to set up a predefined process for tax such as withholding tax process, audit readiness project, tax packs for annual compliance by involving various teams within the organization and agreeing on the timelines beforehand.
    Drafting the tax process documentation specific to regional regulations & IBM operations for management overview of taxes in the region.
    Assistance in analyzing tax orders, providing summary to the management and discussion on the various possibilities way forward & their financial impact.
    Consultancy on optimum contractual models after analyzing the tax implications and the mode of operations in various countries in order to mitigate tax risk and minimize tax expense.
    Assistance in Tax trainings to the business/project team in order to educate them to understand the tax implications and mode of operations that is viable in a country.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise

    A degree in Tax / Accounting / Economics / Law or equivalent.
    A self starter who can work both independently and as part of a team.
    Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and take ownership of the projects.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    Strong leadership and people management skills
    Relevant work experience

    Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise

    MBA or CPA certificate or equivalent would be a plus.
    Tax Brevet C from IKPI is preferred.
    Working knowledge in FAS 109 and FIN 48 concepts will be a plus.

    About Business Unit

    The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM’s financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

  • Head Of Marketing

    Head Of Marketing

    About the Role
    This position is responsible for the provision of strategic leadership and growth of the Company by managing marketing, advertising, promotional activities, branding and corporate communication for the Company to enrich the position and image of the Company.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Provide leadership to the Marketing Team, develop a marketing strategic plan and budget for the Company.
    Prepare new product marketing plans through research, analysis of the market trends and recommend changes on the marketing and business development strategies in cooperation with divisional heads.
    Support Business Development to generate revenue for the Company.
    Establish a system of reports and communications for all information relating to marketing and sales including feedback mechanisms.
    Oversee coverage and branding during corporate events to ensure the look and feel is consistent with the Company brand through the use of social media posting, media coverage where necessary, banners and other branded items.
    Oversee preparation of Company publicity materials such as brochures, documentaries, e-shorts to increase visibility and marketing.
    Manage the Company’s communication through various platforms such as website, social media and mainstream media to ensure accuracy and quality of the information.
    Grow the business through the recruitment of new clients and maintain a good relationship with the existing clients through constant communication/ encouraging feedback and making timely follow-ups.
    Leading and coordination of CSR activities including devising long-term CSR programs that can give visibility to the Company’s work as well as enhance the products’ profile.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

    The successful candidate must have at least five (5) years’ experience of marketing in a large organization with at least three years as Head of Function in an active commercial environment. 
    Master’s degree in Business or Marketing from a recognized Institution. 
    Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
    Highly developed and demonstrated teamwork skills.         
    Familiarity and skill with the tools of the trade in marketing including PR, written communication, market research, product packaging
    Computer literacy.
    Strong business acumen.
    Excellent business intelligence, business skills, and network.
    Excellent communication skills.
    Ability to work in an organization with diverse business operations.

  • Investment Associate

    Investment Associate

    Join Tiserin Capital, a PE firm that seeks to unlock value and accelerate returns in African companies through a strategic partnership model that enhances management and governance in investee companies. The firm is anchored by one of East Africa’s largest financial holdings. This is a small team seeking an Associate with the right attitude, self-starting mind-set and strong quantitative, writing and presentation skills. The company is on a start up phase so please apply if have an entrepreneurial and open mind with an appetite to build from the ground up.
    Only candidates with Kenyan work permitt will be considered
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
    Responsibilities:

    Support CEO and Managing Director.
    Support Board and Investment Committee members.
    Undertake Financial modeling including sensitivity analysis to support potential investment opportunities, divestments, or any other financial analysis required
    Prepare investment reports for the IC
    Prepare portfolio reports for Investment Committee and Limited Partners
    Support fund raising activities and prepare and present company profile
    Work with Environment and Social consultants to prepare project’s E&S impact report
    Establish and maintain relationship with industry, trade and professional organizations to enhance visibility of the firm and its portfolio companies in the market place
    Travel required – approximately 5-10 trips per year

    Qualifications:

    Associates should have at least four years’ relevant experience
    Strong academic credentials – Masters degree or CFA III is required. Proficiency in math and finance required.
    Extensive accounting and financial modeling skills and experience in Excel. Candidates will be tested.
    Previous transaction experience on either the buy or sell side preferable but industry expertise will be equally valuable.
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills – Clear, concise writing skills
    Three direct references required
    This job is for Kenyan citizens or residents with the appropriate work permit
    Compensation: Salary and annual bonus based on performance.
    Selected candidate will start on a six month probational contract.

  • Monitoring Verifiaction ,And Reporting (MVR) Team Leader

    Monitoring Verifiaction ,And Reporting (MVR) Team Leader

    Job Summary
    SI seeks a full-time Nairobi-based Monitoring, Verification, and Reporting (MV&R) Team Leader to serve as the dedicated Operations Manager of MV&R. This includes managing the overall MV&R work plan and process; leading the review, preparation, and editing of tools, protocols, and materials; editing final MV&R reports for submission; and presenting findings to USAID
    Responsibilities

    Manage overall MV&R work-plan and process, and problem solves against constraints experienced.
    Edit final MV&R reports for submission to USAID, ensuring clarity, quality, and USAID usability.
    Lead, review, preparation, and editing of tools, protocols, and materials for MV&R activities.
    Assist the Chief of Party (COP) manage and coordinate the MV&R team and ensure essential functions are in place, such as procurement and contracting, finance and administration, IT support and in-house technical and subject matter expertise.
    Manage short-term technical assignments relevant to the delivery of MV&R deliverables.
    Assist the COP and Deputy Chief of Party trouble-shoot and problem-solve matters related to field operations including contracting, payments, third-party monitor management, and report production.
    Develop PowerPoint and ad hoc presentations of monitoring data as requested by USAID.
    Stand in for specified functions or supervises interim MV&R staff as needed.

  • Plant Operator – Dadaab Nursing Officer – Dadaab Medical Officer – Dadaab Logistics Officer – Dadaab Health & Nutrition Manager – Dadaab

    Plant Operator – Dadaab Nursing Officer – Dadaab Medical Officer – Dadaab Logistics Officer – Dadaab Health & Nutrition Manager – Dadaab

    Reporting to: Administratively to Head of Operations (Dadaab) and functionally to WASH Hardware Manager
    Supervision:    None
    PURPOSE:
    Responsible to the Head of Operations, the role holder will be expected to maintain optimal operations of the plant and servicing of the same as and when necessary.
    Key Responsibilities

    Support the WASH Manager in preparation of regular reports on the boreholes yields, daily production, fuel consumption and running hours of the gensets.
    Servicing and preventive maintenance on all the boreholes, Hospitals, Health Post and Base camps Generators.
    Major overhaul of gensets upon breakdowns and during hourly schedule.  
    Respond to breakdowns and do repairs of all the generators in Dadaab Refugee Operation. 
    Ensure cleanliness is maintained and safety of the gensets in the field.         
    Maintenance of the pump house cleanliness and safety and ensure proper arrangement of the equipment and plants in the Pump house are as required.
    Repair and maintenance of the standby diesel driven generators in the Pump House.
    To keep records of all the repairs done to the Diesel driven generators in the Refugee camp and the running hours of the Generators to ensure timely servicing.
    To keep Daily  records of all Generators fuel consumption and amount of water pumped by all the boreholes in IFO 2 refugee camp
    To keep records on all the spare parts that have been used for the repairs of the Generators.
    To prepare monthly reports on jobs and conditions of all the relevant system.
    Supporting the WASH Manager – procurement of the necessary fast moving spare parts, and working tools for the repair of the  Diesel driven Generators , PV Solar Generators  and Submersible  pumps.
    To participate in recruitment of boreholes attendants and operators and ensure they are well trained.
    Ensuring diesel driven generators are always in good condition to meet production target using optimal utility consumption.
    Reduce overall maintenance cost (spares & consumables) & utility cost on diesel driven generators
    Trouble shooting of mechanical/electrical on generators, PV Solar generators and its components and other accessories.
    Executing of preventive maintenance and condition monitoring of all the generators, submersible pumps and PV Solar generators in IFO2 Dadaab Refuge Operation and updating their related records.

    Minimum Qualifications 

    At least Diploma/Degree in plant mechanic a recognized college/University
    At least two (2) years’ experience of working in a plant/factory.

    Key Competencies 

    Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
    Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
    Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and utilization of the internet.
    Excellent report writing skills.
    Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives.
    Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.

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  • ICT for Development (ICT4D) Specialist in the Power bank project

    ICT for Development (ICT4D) Specialist in the Power bank project

    The Power bank project aims to support Finnish development NGOs to better integrate feasible technology solutions into their field programs and processes for increased effectiveness, reach, scale and impact. In order to boost the use of ICT for development, Power bank also facilitates active collaboration between NGOs, local and international companies, startups and innovation hubs to co-create new solutions to well-defined development challenges.
    Power bank project includes operations in East Africa, mainly in Kenya, but may also give limited support to Tanzania, Uganda and Somalia. The first phase of power bank lasts from 2020 to the end of 2021 (approximately 2 years).
    ICT4D Specialist for the power bank project / FIDA
    Fida International under Finnish Mission Kenya is one of the implementing organizations of the power bank project. We are recruiting an ICT4D Specialist for the power bank project (while receiving the funding from Finland).
    As an ICT4D Specialist you’ll be responsible for supporting selected development cooperation organizations, including Fida, and their local partners to adopt and integrate existing ICT4D solutions into their project and operations. You will be working closely with other power bank colleagues in a team of 2-3 people.
    Your main duties (some points in different order/combined)
    Serve as the focal lead for ICT For Development (ICT4D) activities within the Fingo power bank project supporting various civil society organizations to integrate technology solutions into their development programming
    Assess and analyze ICT4D training needs. Provide capacity building (training, coaching, on-the-job support, etc.), remotely or on-site, to staff and partners in ICT4D-related areas to ensure efficient and consistent adoption and use of ICT4D applications.
    Coordinate and ensure collaboration amongst the different NGOs, companies, networks, hubs and other relevant stakeholders. Provide leadership in the establishment and sustenance of a Community of Practice (CoP) meetings.
    Provide technical expertise, trainings, supporting material and sparring on Information Communication Technologies (ICT) including, e.g. mobile data gathering, digital services, SMS, voice, solar energy, data visualization, devices and other technology tools for the supported civil society organization. Identify, hire and manage consultants when needed.
    Monitor, review, and synthesize tools/trends in the ICT4D field and guide organizational efforts to keep abreast of these tools/trends;
    Requirements

    Master’s degree in a field related to ICT4D required, with an advanced degree in a related field strongly preferred.
    Minimum of 3 years of researching, testing, and applying ICT tools to projects in developing countries, with appropriate field experience required;
    Experience managing consultants and liaising between technical developers and non-technical stakeholders.
    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail: ability to juggle large amounts of details while maintaining big picture.
    Strong written and verbal communications skills in both English and Swahili, with experience in making presentations to internal and external audiences.
    Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, as part of multi-cultural teams.
    Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills;
    Very strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills;
    Availability for frequent travel especially within East Africa (esp. Tanzania and Uganda) on short assignments
    We will offer to you
    Very interesting work with multiple development cooperation organizations in East Africa.
    Meaningful work, with a knowledge that you are promoting sustainable development goals through your contribution in the area.
    The recruited person will work in collaboration with many teams from different organizations, including Fida East Africa regional programme staff thereby having an experience of working in an innovative and agile network.

  • Piggery Supervisor

    Piggery Supervisor

    We are a Company based in Koru, Kisumu County, seeking to recruit an experienced person to supervise pigs in our farm.
    The supervisor will be responsible for:

    Overall operations at the piggery & ensure that all pigs are healthy and well taken care of.
    Keeping records of the piggery operations.
    Ensure cleanliness of the piggery/pigs.
    Supervise any staff at the piggery.
    Any other related duties that will be assigned.

  • Delivery Advisor – Centre of Government

    Delivery Advisor – Centre of Government

    Focus of the Role
    Politically and economically, the President’s Big Four economic transformation plan (affordable housing, food security, improved manufacturing and universal health coverage, underpinned by education reforms) as extracted from the wider Vision 2030 priorities, is at the forefront of government policy-making.
    Job Introduction
    Within this remit, essential offices and departments within the Presidency, include: the President’s Delivery Unit reporting to the Office of The Chief Of Staff and Head of Delivery, Ministry of Interior and Coordination, and the committee established under Executive Order No 1 of…
    TBI has accumulated rich experience working with governments across the world in coordinating and supporting delivery efforts. TBI played a significant role in helping to establish the President’s Delivery Unit and providing strong support in key developments such as the Standard Gauge Railway and performance management systems for the government.
    In addition, through the extensive experience of our country team coupled with our years of work in Kenya, we have also acquired in-depth knowledge of the Government systems and structures and have built a set of trusted relationships which will enable TBI to provide impactful advice and coordination of the delivery process over the coming years.
    Key Responsibilities
    The post-holder(s) will play a pivotal role in supporting the Country Head and Senior Advisor to Centre of Government delivery and may be posted to specific institutions or work across the delivery ecosystem. They will regularly engage senior government officials and will work shoulder to shoulder with the government teams on a daily basis. Key areas of responsibility will include:
    Supporting insititutional delivery capacities to bridge implementation gaps and accelerate delivery:

    Working with the Country Head and Senior Advisor, support government leadership and teams to institutionalise the delivery culture including through:
    Providing skills-gap analyses
    Delineating a long-term professional development strategy
    Establishing a working guideline and modality
    Developing an effective outcome-based performance management product for the government

    Providing quality assurance and oversight on delivery programming

    Work with counterparts and project colleagues to plan, sequence and deliver the right interventions at the right time
    Ensure robust project management processes are in place, including reporting and documentation of activities.
    Assess progress against project delivery plans, highlighting key risks to delivery, proposing mitigation measures and escalating to decision-makers where appropriate.
    Support M&E processes with detailed analyses and working with counterparts to address findings
    Provide briefings and assessments of progress – whether thematically or on a project and programme basis – for a range of senior audiences
    Support the Country Head and Senior Advisor, to develop high quality reports and recommendations for action.

    Relationship Building/Management

    Be visible to counterparts and stakeholders and regularly undertake activities to engage and build trust with people and generate commitment
    Develop strong collaborative networks and effective communication with main counterparts, and other relevant agencies and organisations
    Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within implementing agencies in order to facilitate issue resolution and unblock issues delaying implementation.
    Support the Kenya team to identify new partnership and project opportunities

    Support the coordination of project oversight between the Centre of Government, implementing institutions and other stakeholders such as the private sector

    Support government-to-government and government-to-private sector coordination, engage stakeholders and synthesise inputs
    Develop thematic workstreams as directed and in response to requests from counterparts.

    Other internal TBI responsibilities

    Contribute to wider TBI-K activities including strategic development, reporting, organisation wide coordination and engagement; and deputising as appropriate.
    Support the Country Head and Senior Advisor to participate and collaborate with other TBI projects, sharing knowledge and supporting thought leadership efforts.
    Provide overall support to the Country Head including in providing overall advice on economic transformation and delivery to GoK.

    In all these areas of work, the Advisor will be expected to work closely with the members of the TBI global team to benefit from the network effect of TBI.
    Person Specification
    The successful candidate will thrive in an environment where the importance of personal initiative coupled with teamwork is critical. Above all s/he will build effective relationships, win trust, and help shape and influence change delivery in government. With a good knowledge of delivery principles and processes, s/he will have a grounding in project and programme management, capacity development and policy reform.
    SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

    The successful candidate will have the confidence, experience, and credibility to operate at a senior level in a government operating environment. Excellent political judgement and discretion is essential.
    S/he will have highly developed analytical skills that can be deployed in a range of contexts.
    A proven track record of delivery – whether policy, operational or functional – is essential, as is relevant experience of working in a project and programme environment. Familiarity with portfolio management approaches would be valuable.
    Policy and/or programme delivery experience in one of the areas of the President’s Big 4 Agenda (manufacturing, universal health care, food security and affordable housing) will be an advantage
    S/he will have the ability to deliver a challenging and complex agenda – particularly in supporting projects which need to turnaround; to deliver a step-change in performance; or handling agendas that are diffuse or ill-defined.
    S/he will also have the ability to work in the face of a range of competing views and priorities, possessing highly-developed communication and negotiation skills.
    High quality communication, drafting and presentational skills are key.

  • Coordinator

    Coordinator

    The Coordinator of Bunk Books will serve as our key contact person and coordinator in the acquisition, marketing and distribution of assigned content (print and digital). This position combines a variety of writing and/or editorial duties with the practical focus of operations management, ranging from managing content to developing effective strategies and programmes for the imprint. We seek excellent organisational and leadership skills as well as an interest in literature and local and international publishing trends. This position reports to the Directors of Bunk Books.
    Key tasks:
    Imprint Management

    Plan and manage all daily operations
    Oversee the acquisition (where applicable), marketing and distribution of titles in print and digital formats
     Hire, brief and liaise with all external consultants including copy editors, designers, printers, photographers and illustrators
    Oversee industry-specific research (creative economy and publishing trends, content platforms,etc ) and apply new learning where applicable
    Manage the marketing and publicity for all content, including the imprint’s overall communications
    Create and manage relevant interdepartmental linkages (literary festival, libraries, etc)
    Assist in building institutional memory by creating and overseeing relevant archives and records  
    Promote policies and procedures for producing and disseminating attractive, accurate, relevant and timely publications
    Provide guidance on publishing, keeping abreast of new developments to ensure that publications are cost-effective and relevant.

    Editorial

    Manage publication of all content (print and digital) from submission/ acquisition to content distribution
    Establish production schedules for each publication with clear timelines and responsibilities at each stage of the process
    Manage key publication processes including briefing of third party designers and coordinating of proofing with content producers
    Collate, edit and disseminate relevant accompanying materials for publication including press releases, relevant reports and pitches
    Develop and manage relevant publication templates, monitoring progress, amending schedules and chasing outstanding content to ensure publications are delivered to schedule
    Establishing production schedules for each publication with clear timelines and responsibilities at each stage of the process

    Coordination of Content and Producers; Work with content owners to coordinate publicity and marketing activities;

    Support title acquisition, development and production
    Coordinate both editorial and operations meetings and sessions
    Create and edit online content in support of publications, including publications-related content for social media platforms
    Ensure that all publications comply with the relevant branding, marketing and style guidelines and that all legal requirements, including copyright regulations and relevant content laws are adhered to
    Provide guidance on publishing, keeping abreast of new developments to ensure that publications are cost-effective and relevant
    Develop data points for the monitoring and evaluation of content dissemination; key readership numbers, geographic distribution, preferred access points, etc Network Management
    Develop professional networks related to Bunk Books’ areas of work, effecting collaborations and partnerships
    Act as liaison between Bunk Books and other internal departments

    Skills, Competencies and Values required

    Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
    Knowledge of all social media platforms is essential
    Excellent project management, evaluation and planning skills, including the ability to think creatively and innovatively
    Tech-savviness, with a particular focus on podcasts and audiobooks
    Ability to work with different stakeholders at various levels of the Book Bunk universe
    Demonstrable success in delivering a range of high-quality publications from inception to marketing, including commissioning and managing external suppliers and managing work to budget and time
    Comprehensive understanding of contemporary content and established as well as emerging modes of content dissemination
    Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds
    Ability to train and support others formally and informally, coupled with an ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure
    Knowledge of or interest in the region’s creative economy ecologies, literature, the publishing industry and writing