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  • FilmBlown Machine Operator Telesales Marketing Executives Intern – Social Media

    FilmBlown Machine Operator Telesales Marketing Executives Intern – Social Media

    Job Summary
    Safely operate film blown or cast extrusion lines producing polyethylene film at accepted quality and productivity standards and give assistance to co-workers on other lines to reduce reclaim and downtime.The operator should also be able to handle recycling Machine, liner printing and bag making machine
    Requirements

    1+ years industrial manufacturing experience, operating a Filmblown extrusion machine is experience is a definite.
    Mechanical engineering qualifications with bias in industrial machines
    Positive record of safety, quality, productivity, attendance and teamwork.
    Commitment to achievement of continuous improvement goals.
    Willing to work overtime as needed.
    Excellent mechanical including diagnostic or troubleshooting skills.
    Good communication skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
    A team player and exceptional organizational skills.

    Responsibilities

    Follow all Standard Operating Procedure to insure all production meets proper specifications.
    Set-up, troubleshoot and perform proper adjustments to the cast and/or blown extrusion lines to maintain safety, quality and productivity standards.
    Perform required quality checks, recording information and maintaining overall quality of product.
    Maintain clean, safe work area, by being efficient, neat and organized and keep accurate records for all designated data entry requirements.
    Communicate and work effectively and positively with all co-workers
    Must be willing to offer basic training other co-workers and perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor.

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  • Fund Services Supervisor

    Fund Services Supervisor

    Cytonn Asset Managers Limited (CAML), is the regulated affiliate of Cytonn Investments Management Plc, and is licensed as a Fund Manager by the Capital Markets Authority and the Retirement Benefits Authority. The company is also a licensed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Manager under the Capital Markets Authority. Our objective is to offer superior risk-adjusted investment returns to our clients through investments in both the public and alternative investments markets.
    Cytonn Investments Management Plc (CIMP), is an alternative investment manager, with real estate development capability, and a primary focus on private equity and real estate investments in the high growth Kenyan Region. CIMP has presence in East Africa, Finland and the US.
    CAML & CIM investors include global and local institutional investors, individual local investors, and diaspora investors.
    The Fund Services Supervisor will be an individual who’s keen on automation and digitization to ensure optimal clients and stakeholders management, efficient portfolio administration including performance measurement duties, as well as efficient risk and compliance management through intergartion with business units across the company and outside of the firm for efficient services delivery
    Responsibilities

    Client correspondence management – ensure maximum client satisfaction by closing queries in a timely and efficient manner
    Build strong collaborations and integration with other business units across the company for efficient services delivery to clients
    Custodian of all relevant clients’ records in Cytonn Relationship Information Management System and contact details in a safe and efficient manner
    Daily, weekly and monthly portfolio cashflow management and liquidity planning
    Approval of payments and investments in the Cytonn Relationship Information Management System and Custodian Banks
    Preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the regulators, board and management
    Review operational viability on all new products being introduced by the fund manager
    Identifying opportunities to improve current processes through automation and digitization given changing client and portfolio requirements
    Prepare daily and end month reconciliations for cash with custodian banks, portfolio placements and redemptions and making follow ups for closure on reconciliation items with custodians
    Track portfolio investment in line with the Investment Policy Statement for monthly regulatory fillings
    Conduct portfolio pricing for all funds and ensure accurate input of fund expenses for correct yield calculation
    Responsible for performance measurement and analytics
    Ensure fund operations processes are compliant with regulatory requirements and other relevant laws
    Conduct continuous risk assessments in collaboration with risk team and apply adequate mitigations
    Supervisor to the fund operations team including capacity building and leadership

    Requirements

    A Grade B+ and above in KCSE (or equivalent).
    A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a minimum of a Second Class Honours Upper Division. A Degree in marketing, business administration or related fields is highly considered
    Over 3-years’ experience in Operations Services Management
    A proven track record in management and implementation of successful growth initiatives.
    Team player with ability to comfortably relate with cross cultural teams
    Should possess outstanding communication skills (writing and verbal) and management presentation skills

    Learning Opportunities
    Automation and digitization; clients and stakeholders management; portfolio administration; perfomamnce measurement; risk and compliance management

    Portfolio administration: Ensure proper recording of all portfolio transactions including: client’s contributions, withdrawals and any corporate actions
    Assist in the preparation and distribution of client statements and investment reports for the investment team
    Ensure effective and timely reporting for fund position and return to clients
    Communicate and reconcile portfolio activity with custodian banks and administrators
    Interact with clients, their advisers, custodians and administrators regarding portfolio operations
    Timely release of accurate financial and portfolio data
    Maintains controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures to be followed
    Maintains financial security by coming up and following internal controls
    Preparation of payments by verifying documentation
    Ensuring compliance with taxation and any other financial legal requirements
    Preparation of special reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends
    Drive efficiency by spearheading automation processes and enhance internal systems for communication within the department
    Follow up on clients’ overdue payments by sending payment reminders
    Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
    Generate reports detailing accounts receivable status
    Undertake cashbook reconciliations on a daily basis by providing bank reconciliations
    Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

  • Information Systems Auditors

    Information Systems Auditors

    Job Purpose
    The role holder is responsible for providing support on all matters to audit team leader on ensuring well audit documentation during evaluation of efficiency of controls within the bank.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Carry out audit and consultancy assignments;
    Carry out special audit assignments as may be directed from time to time;
    Document business processes and workflows for departments under review to ensure adequate audit coverage;
    Preparation of comprehensive, concise and easy to follow working papers;
    Drafting Audit observations, risks and action points for review by the team leader and Internal Audit Management;
    Provide recommendations to management to address control issues identified;
    Conducting periodic follow-up of prior audit recommendations;
    Update the Audit team Leader and audit team with audit progress and audit issues;
    Conduct investigations as assigned by Audit Management;
    Witness disposal and destruction of unserviceable notes and obsolete documents as per laid down procedures;
    Carry out surprise checks of cash in Banking and Currency Departments.

    Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline;
    Must possess professional qualifications relevant to IS Audit such CISA, CISM, CISSP;
    Possession of accounting qualifications such as CIA,CPA or ACCA is recommended;
    Demonstrable understanding of audit operations and processes.

    Work Experience
    Not less than three (3) years’ experience as an IS Auditor in a Financial Institution, Audit Firm or any other reputable organization.
    Competencies
    Technical Competencies
    Good understanding of the following knowledge areas:

    Information systems operations, management and control frameworks
    Internal audit standards, theory, and methodology
    Financial accounting and finance
    Managerial accounting
    Impact of government legislation and regulation on business and economics
    Quality management frameworks
    Ethics and fraud
    Governance, risk, and control frameworks
    Organizational theory, structures, culture, and customer behaviour and satisfaction

    Expertise in the following areas:

    Computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and MS office suite
    Project management
    Business process analysis
    Balance scorecard
    Risk and control assessment techniques
    Governance risk and control: tools and techniques
    Data collection and analysis tools and techniques
    Problem solving tools and techniques

    Behavioral/General Competencies

    Ability to work collaboratively in a team
    Decision making
    Professionalism
    Communication
    Customer orientation
    Integrity and honesty and ethics
    Resilience
    Mentoring and coaching
    9. Ability to drive change
    10. Building consensus and influencing
    11. Emotional Intelligence
    12. Independence and objectivity

  • Financial Insitutions Manager – (2000000L)

    Financial Insitutions Manager – (2000000L)

    Description
    In line with enhancing career progression of staff and to support business growth, we seek to recruit qualified, experienced, self-driven, highly motivated and passionate candidate to fill the position outlined below within International Banking unit.
    Reporting to the Group Associate Director- International Banking, the Financial Institutions Manager will develop and implement the Financial Institutions (FI) strategy in line with the overall International Banking strategy. Responsible for overall planning and performance in all of the following functions within the assigned unit: Product Development, Risk Management, Revenue Assurance, Service Quality, and Personnel Management. This role is strategic in nature and will involve establishing and maintaining an end to end understanding of the client needs. Establish and grow a profile as a recognized subject matter expert in Group banking arrangements and requirements.
     

    Develop and manage the implementation of FI strategy within the Group in line with the defined International Banking value proposition and the overall strategic direction of the Group.
    Develop and implement effective business development and marketing strategies by anticipating developments, trends and opportunities within the FI business.
    The targets and objectives include but are not limited to revenue, profitability, new customer acquisition, and risk management.
    Provides senior level guidance and support to the staff in their teams and also any departments that interact with FI customers regarding customer service concerns, operational questions, risk management (AML, CDD and Credit) and other related issues.
    Drives the team’s product sales and performance and provides strategic direction focused on the continued growth and development of the banks presence and relationships.
    Manage all the relevant FI processes within the Group, and the implementation of policies and control standards set by risk team, ensuring compliance with appropriate risk tolerance and risk appetite.
    Ensure there is a framework for effective management of operational risks with FI and compliance with applicable internal policies, and external laws and regulations.
    Building relationships with the Bank’s  internal departments and management to allow for successful adoption of bank products that meet the needs of clients. Act as the subject matter expert for all departments and branch inquiries on FI Banking services and Procedures.
    Ensure there are appropriate frameworks in place so that the FI business is carried out within the Group’s risk appetite, and reputational and credit risks are appropriately understood and managed.
    Establish a robust governance framework within FI business for effective management of reputational, business and operational risks to ensure compliance with applicable internal policies, and external laws and regulations.
    Providing overall recommendations and feedback to Senior management with regards to Products, Services, Processes and procedures that relate to FI Banking.

    Qualifications

    Master’s degree in Finance or related field
    Credit risk understanding.
    Proven ability to analyze complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations
    Product knowledge.
    Analytical and numerate.
    Negotiation skills.
    In-depth knowledge of key operations functions as well as bank policies and procedures
    Able to operate in a performance driven organization
    Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies

    Essential Knowledge

    Detailed knowledge of the core products and special products offered by the Financial Institutions team.
    Working knowledge of all aspects of the Financial Institutions sector including the macroeconomic factors affecting FIs.
    Knowledge and experience in emerging correspondent banking practices and initiate and implement strategic and/or tactical changes.
    An ability to identify opportunities where liaison with product managers across the Group would produce a multi-product integrated solution for the customer.
    Good understanding of the policies and strategies across the Group as they relate to the demands of the team’s customer base.
    Awareness of legislation affecting the Bank and customers (including Data Protection Act, Company Act, Insolvency Act, Financial Services Act) and have the highest regard for confidentiality.

    Key Critical Competencies   

    Ability to network effectively both internally and externally and maintain/ develop relationships with business influencers, product specialists and other key figures in the business community.
    Have broad business and sales experience building and managing relationships within a customer base segmented for the larger corporate arena.
    Jobholder with a broad understanding of FI business and financial issues and have demonstrable experience that such knowledge has successfully been used in a sales environment
    Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
    Excellent organizational and time management skills with proven ability to prioritize and manage workload and to instil a sense of urgency in others as necessary to meet deadlines and goals.
    Excellent customer service, relationship management, and business development skills.
    Sound knowledge of marketing, sales, financial, managerial and leadership principles with broad knowledge of banking operation practices, policies, products and applicable regulations.
    Excellent problem solving, decision making, critical and strategic thinking skills, as well as strong attention to detail and concern for data accuracy.
    Ability to analyze trends, processes and procedures and develop innovated and effective solutions for improved performance.
    Strong overall business acumen with an ability to understand the direction, priorities, and goals of the department and organization as a whole.
    Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; presents a positive and professional image, effectively collaborates with diverse teams, and is successful at achieving results through the effort of others.
    Flexibility to engage in frequent regional travel if and when required to do so

    Key Deliverables (KPIs):
    Key considerations in the KPIs will be country specific based on the different strategies per country. For example, some countries will have more credit customers while others will have more transactional customers. Therefore the weights on the KPIs will differ per country.

    Product Development
    Revenue Growth
    Customer Acquistion
    Risk Management
    Cross-selling

  • Trade Marketing Manager- Lubricants Supply Assistant – KRA Maintenance Engineer – Mombasa Terminal

    Trade Marketing Manager- Lubricants Supply Assistant – KRA Maintenance Engineer – Mombasa Terminal

    Job Purpose:
    The Trade Marketing Manager- Lubricants will be responsible for implementation of agreed brand and channel marketing initiatives, campaigns and other programmes to support the achievement of market penetration, brand health, business targets and loyalty both in B2B and B2C sectors.
    Key Performance areas for the role:

    Work with Country Lubricants Marketing Manager to build the annual Lubricants Marketing Plan and monitor SP&A budget expenditure and implementation.
    Implement the Direct and Indirect marketing programmes for the target sector/channel, covering pricing (cross and multi-channel), product portfolio, training (including product & sector knowledge and sales skills), integrated marketing communications plans embedded in the country marketing plans.
    Drive local adaptation of global brand and sector materials and programmes (i.e. merchandising and promotions) where relevant to drive growth.
    Work closely with the Marketing Operations Manager to monitor and analyse data to understand brand, product and channel performance and trends across each sector.
    Work closely with other Trade Marketing Managers and Retail Lubricants Category Manager to pro-actively implement marketing communication and marketing support across all lines of business.
    Provide the relevant insights regarding market trends (customer and competitor) as inputs in the development and review of business/marketing programs and identification of growth opportunities.
    Continuously monitor business performance across channels and work with the Lubricants Marketing Manager and Sales & Marketing Manager to develop corrective action plans to stay on plan.
    Work closely with the sales teams (FBAMs) and Front Line Technical Services (FLTS) team to support value selling and implementation of B2B Customer Value Propositions (CVP) and Pipeline (SPANCOP) management initiatives.
    Ensure all marketing activities are evaluated in terms of return on investment, and that a Post Investment Review is carried out post activities.
    Coordinate and support on-ground implementation of agreed marketing initiatives by the distributors.
    Manage third party marketing agency relationships and interfaces to ensure delivery of relevant brand and channel initiatives.

    Principal Accountabilities:
    Marketing Planning & implementation

    Participate in the development of the country marketing plan covering key brands and channels in liaison with the Lubricants Marketing Manager as per the VE Lubricants marketing planning calendar
    Manage implementation of agreed lubricants brand and channel (B2B & B2C) sales & marketing initiatives – including concept development, actual implementation directly and through third party agencies where appropriate, within agreed budgets.
    Manage implementation of B2B customer value propositions (CVP) and pipeline (SPANCOP) management by the sales teams and Frontline Technical Services (FLTS) Team.
    Monitor impact of marketing initiatives to ensure delivery of target return on marketing investments (pre and post implementation)
    Manage agency relationships to implement agreed marketing communication for assigned brands and channel initiatives.
    Support and participate in the on-ground implementation of distributor marketing initiatives, agency supervision and performance evaluation on need basis

    Key Challenges:

    To be able to implement simultaneous activities and programs on time and on budget, producing the agreed top line growth.
    Success in this role will require a close relationship with sales, technical team, country marketing and key distributors. In addition, a thorough understanding of the external market and competitor activities is essential.

    Requirements
    Job Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:

    A university degree preferably in business, marketing or related field.
    At least 3 years of experience in a marketing or marketing support role or environment with strong analytical skills.
    Ability to think strategically and to translate new concepts into operational plans.
    Ability to draw insights from data and communicate them to different audiences with ease. Good understanding of Retail and B2C markets.
    Strong value chain; Pricing; Channel management & Route-to-Market (RTM) competencies.
    Strong proven commercial skills and judgment.
    Strong customer orientation.
    Ability to manage complex projects and handle numerous relationships.
    Strong interpersonal and excellent organisational skills.
    Experience in Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) setting and digital marketing is an advantage.
    High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other common computer programs.

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  • Programme Director

    Programme Director

    Main purpose of job:
     
    The Programme Director will provide overall strategic leadership, managerial oversight and technical direction to the programme. S/he will lead a team of technical and operational experts ensuring high quality programme delivery and management of strategic grants.

    A key aspect of the role requires strategic engagement with DFID, consortium members, beneficiaries and other stakeholders to ensure resources are leveraged to achieve impact. The post holder will ensure the programme delivers high quality results, meets programme outputs, outcomes and impact and provide inspirational leadership to ensure the programme makes a real difference in women’s and girls’ lives.
    Requirements:
    To succeed in this role, you will have:

    Proven ability to manage high value, complex international programmes including consortium partners and coordinating multiple country implementation in DFID priority countries
    Proven track record of providing thought leadership on VAWG prevention programmes
    Significant proven experience working on gender, women’s empowerment, VAWG programmes and campaigns and social norm change
    At least a Postgraduate degree in relevant subject area, such as international development, gender studies or social anthropology.
    Experience in developing and maintaining successful relationships with partnership with a diverse range of organisations, partners and stakeholders

    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

  • Consultancy for Civil Society Organisation Capacity Assessment in Wajir County, Kenya

    Consultancy for Civil Society Organisation Capacity Assessment in Wajir County, Kenya

    About the Project
    Islamic Relief Kenya (IRK) is implementing a 24-month project in Wajir East and Wajir South sub-counties of Wajir County, Northeastern Kenya funded by Forum Syd and implemented through IR Kenya. The project’s overall aim is to contribute to improved human rights fulfilment and gender equality. The project will among other things work with local CSOs to address the need for women’s empowerment, champion improved protection for women and children; and work towards educating communities and strengthening their structures and local referral mechanisms to provide appropriate support to survivors of gender-based violence and equally prevent such occurrence
    The purpose of conducting CSOs capacity assessment is to appreciate the efforts directed towards gender equality, economic empowerment of women, human rights, gender and NRM as per sustainable development goals and in line with country integrated development plans One of the key activities of the project is the capacity building of local CSO’s in project locations of Wajir East and Wajir South sub-counties to champion human rights, gender, NRM and livelihood issues. Any capacity building measure to these partners are best informed by conducting in-depth capacity assessment on individual civil society organizations so that precise development support is prioritized and tailored accordingly.
    Therefore, IRK is looking for the service of a consultant to conduct an organization capacity assessment for 4 selected CSOs in Wajir and subsequently develop a capacity building plan on the same.
    Objectives
    To develop a comprehensive assessment report on each of the 4 CSOs inclusive of recommended prioritized development plan.
    Scope of Work (Some of the Key areas that the consultant would need to focus during assessment include):

    System reviews within the organization i.e. Grant Management, HR policies and Procedures, IT, complain and feedback mechanisms, security operating procedures
    Program development, programming, delivery, resource mobilization and organization continuity
    Partnerships and relationships
    Organization principles, values and culture
    Organization governance and leadership
    Financial systems, procedures and internal controls (audited accounts), management letters and recommendations

    Assessment methodology:
    The assessment is expected to utilize methodologies well aligned with the tasks at hand. The methodology will involve collection of primary data from pre-identified CSOs. Additionally, a participatory methodology involving organization board of governors, senior, middle and junior staff during the exercise, on-sport check and review of last 3 years relevant organization documents.
    Key Deliverables

    Development of an inception report highlighting details of the deliverables and methodologies, detailed tools, and instruments (First the inception report will be approved by IRK before allowing any assessment). The agreement with the consultant can be terminated if the inception report is not approved). This would include all practical operational tools that would be deployed in the assessment, the work plan including assessment and report deliveries.
    Questionnaire Testing – the consultant will be responsible to test the tools of the assessment. Refinement will be checked after field testing;
    First Draft Assessment Report – The outline for this delivery could be agreed in the inception report. But it should meet the assessment objectives put in the TOR. The timing frame could also be included in this TOR, as well.

    Tentative Schedule

    The Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) should be completed within a maximum of 10 working days from the commencement of the task. The consultant should submit the detailed breakdown of the evaluation timetable based on the following major activities as a guideline or suggestion:
    Development OCA design & tools and methodology approach
    Review of documentation
    Contact of assessment to four organizations
    Data analysis and report writing
    Preparation and submission of the first draft report
    Meetings with IRK and assessed organization management on initial findings and recommendations
    Incorporation of comments and finalization of the OCA report

    The consultant should:

    Possess excellent assessment skills and must have experience with local CSOs dynamics in Wajir County/North Eastern Kenya.
    Agree with IRK team (management, technical leads and MEAL team) on the methodology of the assessment.
    . Produce a work-plan of the task with doable agreed timelines
    Lead on the assessment process and outputs
    Draft and finalize data collection tools
    Collect and analyze data
    Submit the draft assessment report to IRK
    Submit the final assessment report incorporating comments and inputs from assessed organizations and IRK

    IRK will:

    Facilitate the work as per the specified activity and time frame in the outline above
    Provide relevant project documents to the consultant
    Effect payments according to the agreement
    Provide timely feedback on the report from all relevant staff members.

  • Area Manager

    Area Manager

    About the job
    DRC has been active in Kenya since 2005. The Kenya Program provides services and support for refugees residing in Kenya and the refugee hosting communities. The key intervention sectors include Livelihoods, Community Development, Protection and Peaceful co-existence. DRC has operational offices in Nairobi, Kakuma and Kakuma implementing programs directly and in partnership with local NGOs.
    Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

    Retain an effective team through result-oriented management systems, providing leadership, on-job capacity building and designing staff development strategies.
    Provide direct management of senior program and support staff; provide overview management for the entire Kakuma team.
    Provide on-site support through frequent visits to project sites
    Ensuring the implementation of DRC Risk Management policy at the area level. This includes regular assessment of contextual, programmatic and institutional risks and designing risk mitigation measures.
    Ensure compliance to DRC, donor and national policies, rules, regulations and systems in a timely, responsible, documented, accurate & appropriate manner; ensures that support services are cost effective and efficient.
    Supervising all financial reporting and financial procedures, including the monthly schedule for financial reporting, donor reporting and audits, cash flow and liquidity management. This includes maintaining a master budget for the Area Office and regular monitoring of expenditure against the master budget.
    Ensure that DRC Dynamics(ERP) system is fully used in the area office used in managing Supply Chain, Finance, HR and Grant Management.
    Ensure that programs are based on user-identified needs and resources of the targeted population, are well coordinated with other aid actors, address lessons learned (from DRC and other actors) and steered towards ensuring accountability to the people to whom the services/inputs are indented to serve.
    Ensure programs are developed, implemented and evaluated within clear monitoring systems and against clear people/program/finance planning that meets DRC and donor regulations and humanitarian and CHS principles
    Establish and maintain open and productive dialogue with the county government, relevant line ministries, community leaders, power brokers and relevant aid agencies, private businesses and donors.

    About you
    To be successful in this role we expect you will responsible for DRCs operations in Kakuma and Kalobeyie Refugee Camps in Turkana County. You will be responsible for the program design and implementation, staff safety and security, programme support functions, personnel management, local community relations, resource allocation and budget management. Moreover, we also expect the following:
    Required

    Advanced university degree in relevant field (relief, development, recovery)
    Possess at least 5-years relevant experience; at least 3-years’ experience managing large-scale multi-sector programming
    Demonstrate experience in strategic development and program design & writing, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation at least for 5 years. Experience in livelihoods, community development, protection and relief highly desired.
    Practical and extensive financial, HR and administration management experience with extensive knowledge of budget development/management and finance documentation, tracking and archiving; understanding of HR and administration principles and ethics.
    Working experience with UNHCR, ECHO, European Aid, and BPRM
    Have result-oriented management experience of a large, diverse and dynamic team, and a commitment to good leadership. Must have a proven ability to foster teamwork and commitment to on-job training/support.
    Practical and proven skills in negotiation and conflict resolution with a wide range of stakeholders.
    Experience in security and safety management in highly dynamic security environments
    Analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently and as a team needed.
    Proven excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English essential. Excellent report writing skills is a must.

    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
    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 DRC’s vision and values.
    We offer
    Contract length: 1 Year
    Level: M: E2
    Designation of Duty Station: Non-Family Duty Station
    Start date: April, 2020
    Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact: Pauline.Kagai@drc.ngo
    For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
    DRC as an employer
    By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

    Professionalism, impact & expertise
    Humanitarian approach & the work we do
    Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
    Culture, values & strong leadership
    Fair compensation & continuous development
    Read more here about what our employees say about working in DRC.

  • Consultant, Inclusive Growth and Resilience

    Consultant, Inclusive Growth and Resilience

    Purpose: To support the business development and delivery of inclusive growth, climate focused and infrastructure projects and programmes in Kenya and the East Africa region for IPE Global’s Inclusive Growth and Resilience practice.
    About the job
    Our Nairobi, Kenya office is currently seeking a Consultant with excellent quantitative skills to join our Inclusive Growth and Resilience team.
    Our Inclusive Growth and Resilience practice provides specialist professional services across a range of sectors and disciplines centred on inclusive growth and resilience, and within that infrastructure planning, investment and service delivery. Our core areas of expertise include urban, regional and local economic development planning, infrastructure planning (including SEZs, industrial infrastructure and corridor planning), trade and investment, private sector development (including agriculture), industrialization, foreign investment, and finance.  
     
    Responsibilities:
     
    As a Consultant you will have the opportunity from day one to contribute to a diverse range of proposals and projects for clients in Kenya and East Africa. This will involve identifying project opportunities, supporting the development of high-quality proposals, and supporting project management and technical delivery. You will also help coordinate our network of external consultants and experts, and work closely with the rest of the Inclusive Growth and Resilience team, who are based in our offices in Addis Ababa and London.
    You’ll be supporting the management of existing projects and contributing technical expertise across one or more of the Inclusive Growth and Resilience thematic areas or sectors areas, specifically in quantitative areas such as market sizing, financial modelling, and forecasting. In addition to project delivery, you will help the team identify new business opportunities in Kenya and the region, including through building relationships with potential clients, providing context and understanding of local stakeholders, and supporting the development of high-quality proposals. You’ll also be expected to help expand awareness of IPE Global in Kenya, through showcasing our work at conferences, workshops, and other public events.
    Specific tasks are expected to include, but are not limited to:
    Project delivery (70%):

    Supporting project delivery teams by providing technical input
    Managing teams of internal and external experts and consultants
    Ensuring that projects are delivered on time and on budget, including managing resource planning, scheduling, and project utilisation rates

    Business development (20%):                                                              

    Coordinating with the rest of our IGR team in Nairobi and London
    Supporting the management and development of proposals
    Actively develop a network of external consultants to support in-house teams

    Professional development (10%):

    Participating in learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities
    Producing thought leadership outputs (i.e. blog posts or short reports) which are in-line with our key service offerings and demonstrating our work at conferences, workshops, and other public events.

    Person specification:
    We are looking for someone who is passionate about making meaningful contribution to sustainable development initiatives that set out improving lives among poor communities around the world. You are thoughtful, excel at problem solving and have the confidence to contribute new ideas and challenge those around you, while remaining a committed team player. Most importantly, you will have the quantitative skills to execute specific components in each project, such as value for money analysis, cost-benefit analysis, financial modelling, market sizing, etc. This would require you to have a background in quantitative analysis through academic work or through professional experience. You will have Kenya and/or East Africa experience, and have worked with public or private organizations on projects relevant to this role. You’ll have experience working with a range of stakeholders, including donors, local and international companies, government institutions, SMEs, and poor people.
    Essential

    A Master’s degree in economics, finance, business or other relevant discipline, with an excellent academic record
    At least three years (Consultant) of work experience in advisory/consulting positions in the field of economic development, urbanisation, infrastructure, trade and investment, private sector development, or finance
    Demonstrated track record of working with economic and sectoral data and analytical tools and models to conduct economic analyses
    Competency in statistics/econometric modelling, using Excel, Eviews, STATA, etc.
    Commitment to supporting economic transformation and poverty reduction in sub-Saharan Africa.
    A team player who is a fast learner, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities, and able to work under pressure.

    Desirable

    Prior experience of financial and economic advisory and feasibility assessments
    Ability to work in Kiswahili, Amharic or Kinyarwanda would be highly desirable
    Demonstrated relationships with key Kenyan stakeholders
    Experience working in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda or Somalia
    Experience in geospatial analysis would be highly desirable
    Experience in working as part of a donor-funded projects would be highly desirable
    Academic publications and Multi-lingual.

    Reports to:
    Head of IGR in Africa for technical direction and the Kenya Country Head for day to day administration.

  • Search Engine Optimization Specialist

    Search Engine Optimization Specialist

    Job Details
    We are looking for an SEO/SEM expert to join our team.

    We’ll expect you to manage SEO/SEM activities. You will need to be involved in content strategy activities, link building and keyword strategies to increase ranking on all major search networks. You will also manage SEM campaigns on the major search engines to maximise our clients’ ROI.