Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Engineering / Technical

  • Senior Construction Manager DCC Project Coordinator Design Engineer

    Senior Construction Manager DCC Project Coordinator Design Engineer

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate resources.
    Ensure that all civil & infrastructure activities are well planned and coordinated.
    Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations, project specifications and quality control.
    Direct and supervise construction workers and subcontractors.
    Assist in selection and oversee manpower, equipment, and materials to sustain the work efficiency and track inventory.
    Coordinate with PM for procurement of tools and materials to conform to the workloads, plans and schedules.
    Meet contractual conditions of performance.
    Provide technical expertise to resolve problems.
    Review reports from Supervisors/Foreman, and advise on corrective actions if project becomes behind schedule or over the budget.
    Prepare internal and/or external reports pertaining to job status.
    Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
    Negotiate terms of agreements, assist in drafting contracts and obtain permits and licenses.
    Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
    Review and report on cost submissions and payment certificates prepared by subcontractor for completeness of all necessary information and supporting documentation to substantiate the cost. Identify and request any/all missing documents and review that all supporting documents are properly correlated and cross referenced.
    Request, review and comment on, pricing information and its supporting documents such as but not limited to quotations, purchase orders, invoices, unit price-build-ups, measurement of quantities.
    Prepare unit prices benchmarks based on similar and/or analogous items.
    Review and supervise quantities measurement when required.
    Monitor and control efficient use of equipment.
    Utilize effective traffic control techniques to ensure safety of project site workers and those passing through a work zone.
    Implement effective safety measures on site and use safety management techniques to conduct incident investigations, identify deficiencies, and implement effective countermeasures.
    Ensure road design and construction practices integrate road safety best practices.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Skills and Experience:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
    Minimum 15 years’ experience in civil works focused on roads and infrastructure.
    MUST have extensive experience in review of roads and infrastructure designs.
    MUST have extensive knowledge of construction equipment.
    MUST have extensive experience in quality control of deliverables.
    Ability to work on multiple projects and with multiple teams.
    Ability to manage the workers and issue clear instructions.
    Strong communication skills.
    Extensive knowledge in AutoCAD.
    Knowledge and skills in MS Project.

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    If qualified and up to the challenge, please send your updated resume to constructionmanagerrole@tatucity.com by 20th October 2024, and indicate  the subject line.

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    constructionmanagerrole@tatucity.com

  • WASH Engineer – Samburu North

    WASH Engineer – Samburu North

    The Position

    The WASH Engineer-Samburu North Sub county , will provide program implementation and coordination support to USAID Nawiri’s efforts in improving access to safe drinking water and water for productive uses to vulnerable communities and promotion of appropriate sanitation and hygiene practices for improved nutrition outcomes. WASH Engineer will collaborate with county government, sub-county water and public health teams, ward level communities, consortium partners, local CSOs and communities to deliver quality, impactful and sustainable WASH systems that contribute to addressing immediate, underlying, and systemic drivers of Persistent Acute Malnutrition (PAM).

    Essential Responsibilities

    Program Planning and Implementation

    In a joint-planning and agreed upon targeted approach with Samburu County, communities, and other stakeholders, identify suitable locations for implementation of Multiple-Use Water Systems.
    Ensure the rural water supply projects conform to sound relevant technical assessments such as hydrogeological and feasibility surveys before implementation.
    In liaison with County WASH coordinator and Water Systems team lead, develop bill of quantities and specifications for water and sanitation systems.
    Implement projects as planned according to developed technical standards, schedules timelines and budget.
    Ensure stakeholders such as county and communities are involved at all the project cycle phases (identification, design, implementation, and monitoring) for enhanced ownership, accountability, and oversight.
    Ensure Nawiri Water Quality Assurance Plan (WQAP) is applied in all water points developed.
    Strengthen local water users’ association by employing the agreed upon contextualized rural water management model.

    Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Deliverables

    Support county public health team in catalyzing demand for sanitation products and services through implementation of community-lead total sanitation (CLTS) approaches in selected community units, with contextual adaptations as required.
    Work with USAID Nawiri existing platforms and community anchor groups for development of WASH product and services
    Implement Nawiri Social, Structural and Behavior Change (SSBC) component related to WASH promotion.
    Pursue other innovative ways to deliver compelling messages other culturally sensitive media/channels of communications to reach adolescent girls, women, youths, and men.
    Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with partner organizations, line ministries and audience groups. This includes planning activities and coordinating closely with the greater Nawiri consortium partners and other USAID Programs.
    Monitor project implementation, document processes and achievements to ensure best practices are captured and disseminated, adhering to program quality minimum standards.
    Regularly visit field activities to assess progress and provide formal and informal feedback.
    Compile concept notes and provide comprehensive project activities report.

    Safeguarding

    Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work
    Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members
    Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options

     Collaboration and Partnerships

    Work collaboratively with all key stakeholders
    Work collaboratively with all USAID Nawiri overlapping and cross-cutting thematic areas such SSBC, Gender, Youth and Social Dynamics (GYSD) among others.
    Support collaborative partnerships with other county development partners to identify potential opportunities for leverage and linkages.
    Engage with program quality and monitoring team to ensure CARM is integrated in all Nawiri WASH activities.

    Influence and Representation

    Support the facilitation of planning meetings and workshops with government, NGO, private sector, and community partners to revise plans and promote partner acceptance/buy-in.
    Ensure close coordination and sharing of information with relevant stakeholders.
    Represent Nawiri at county and sub-county level when called upon. 

    Supervisory Responsibility

    N/A

    Accountability

    Reports Directly To: USAID Nawiri’s Samburu County WASH Engineer on technical oversight and with dotted line to Field Director on administrative and coordination oversight.

    Works Directly With: Water Systems Advisor, County WASH Engineer, Technical leads/advisors, Senior Environmental manager, health, and nutrition team, learning and monitoring team, Field Director, sub-office field director and team, consortium partners’ staff, M&E Coordinator, field level finance and operations teams.

    Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

    Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field projects.

    Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

    A BSc in Engineering, Public Health, Water Systems Engineering, Water Resources Management, or related field.
    Minimum of  5- 8 years of experience in implementation of development programs including rural water supply with integration of sanitation and hygiene promotion (WASH).
    Experience in developing technical water infrastructure design drawings, technical specifications, feasibilities and environmental assessment and bill of quantities.
    Experience sanitation demand creation approaches such as Community-led Total Sanitation.,
    Knowledge of WASH systems strengthening is plus but not a must.
    Excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills, including report writing.
    Previous working experience in Arid and Semi-arid Land (ASAL) counties.
    Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

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    recruiting2.ultipro.com

  • Resident Electrician Resident Plumber Classroom and Bus Assistant Marketing Assistant

    Resident Electrician Resident Plumber Classroom and Bus Assistant Marketing Assistant

    Job Summary

    The overall purpose of this job is to install and maintain well-functioning electrical connections in order to minimize the probability of accidents and maximize usability in all facilities within the School.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Execute electrical wiring plans to ensure well-functioning lighting, intercom and other electrical systems;
    Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment and conduct safety checks on the electrical equipment;
    Install safety and distribution components such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels among others;
    Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks and ensure compatibility of components;
    Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them;
    Inspect and replace old wiring and insulated cables as well as clean circuits in order to prevent breakdown of systems;
    Troubleshoot to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units;
    Connect the lines to the wards;
    Reading meters and maintaining accurate records
    Check and ensure all lighting fixtures in the wards, public areas, offices and meeting rooms are in good working condition;
    Monitor and ensure the backup generators are in good condition;
    Maintain the distribution panels in rooms and ensure they are clean and in good condition; and
    Any other responsibility that may be assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time

    Qualifications

    A craft certificate in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
    Minimum of 1 year experience in a related field

    Desired Competencies and Attributes

    Ability to use various electrical tools
    Knowledge of safety procedures
    Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice
    Must demonstrate ability to execute work assigned with minimum supervision
    Must be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams
    Must demonstrate ability to multitask.
    Should have ability to solve problems by applying relevant knowledge
    Must be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to achieve goals

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    Are you qualified for this position and are interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send a copy of your updated resume and letter of application in PDF format indicating clearly the position on the subject of the email to hrm@kisc.sc.ke not later than 11th October, 2024. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.

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    hrm@kisc.sc.ke

  • Electrical Engineer

    Electrical Engineer

    We are looking for a motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team! As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing electrical systems and making improvements to electrical systems and control equipment.

    Designing and implementing electrical systems
    Scheduling electrical construction and maintenance projects
    Reviewing electrical engineering plans, specifications and reports
    Conducting tests and inspections of electrical systems and equipment
    Collaborating with engineers and technicians
    Repairing and performing quality control of electrical equipment
    Providing electrical engineering support to the assigned projects
    Providing technical leadership to employees and contractors

    Requirements

    Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
    Minimum of 6 years of experience as an electrical engineer and electrical systems design
    Familiarity with electrical systems and equipment
    Understanding of electrical engineering safety standards
    Strong computer skills
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Strong problem-solving skills
    Strong interpersonal skills
    Ability to prioritize tasks
    Highly developed attention to detail
    Strong multitasking skills

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  • Tribe Lead/ HOD – Fixed Broadband

    Tribe Lead/ HOD – Fixed Broadband

    Job Description

    Reporting to the Chief Consumer Business Officer (CCBO), the role holder will be charged with leading the Fixed Broadband business and is also responsible for ensuring this business achieves targeted revenue objectives and leadership in the marketplace. 

    About the role

    The role is responsible for defining and delivering on the Fixed broadband strategy, performance indicators that will ensure great customer experience through seamless end to end customer journeys securing Safaricom as the leading Fixed Broadband provider. The role holder will also shape the brand perception to grow brand love and consideration.
    The role will drive convergence and grow home broadband uptake through development of relevant products and services. The role holder is also expected to drive growth by accelerating the broadband customer base through launching innovative home connectivity solutions, converged propositions, extend coverage profitably and strengthen our customer promise and experience. 
    The role is responsible for delivering a great customer experience to enable Safaricom become the trusted partner of choice for fixed connectivity and solutions. This is achieved through the development of strong partnerships with fixed technology, content & terminal providers to drive acquisition, deployment and superior experience. 
    The Fixed Broadband lead will role model the agile culture & mindsets of a servant leader, creating transparency both horizontally (across Tribes) and vertically (from Management Exco to Squads) and with the wider business stakeholders. 
    The role requires a strong cross-functional collaborator who partners effectively with teams across commercial and technology in the organization with demonstrated deep understanding of broadband technologies and content 

    Responsibilities

    Key accountabilities and responsibilities.

    Owns, formulates for approval from the CCBO the strategy and the development of Fixed product propositions; aimed at ensuring Safaricom is the brand of preference and ensuring differentiation in the market.
    Strengthen the Agile Way of Working as a role model. The primary responsibility of this role is to facilitate, support and motivate your Tribe members
    Develop and maintain cross-functional collaboration through holistic business awareness, understanding, and effective communication 
    Drive digital enablers that will assist Business and Agile tribes in fulfillment of customer journeys 
    Embed and grow Customer value management competence and platforms in line with the consumer strategy 
    Forecasting of usage and revenue targets based on identification of innovative ideas for both horizontal and vertical growth.
    Deliver all Fixed revenues as incorporated in the revenue targets.
    Ensure attainment of Fixed connected subscriber, rollout, churn, demand reduction and converged penetration numbers.
    Ensure customer information gaps are identified & determine how they will be filled. 
    Development and delivery of the departmental annual financial plan and ensuring expenditure within approved budget.
    Build talent, motivate and influence others to develop a high performing team.
    Actively monitor team KPI’s and acting to achieve them consistently
    Ensure compliance with AML/KYC laws and regulations

    Below are the key skills and competencies required to be successful in this role:

    Business Know-how

    Uses data and research to make decisions that are competitively and financially robust.
    Balances current and future needs. 
    Thinks and acts like an owner of the business. 
    Acts in line with legal, regulatory, professional and ethical standards

    Domain expertise

    Sufficient subject matter, technical and commercial expertise to lead effectively in the area (or on trajectory to develop within 3-6 months

    Performance orientation

    Performance and outcome driven, “can do” attitude
    Commercial acumen, “feeling for numbers”
    Flexibility and creativity in solving problems
    Sets and achieves challenging goals

    Servant leadership and collaboration

    Highly collaborative, able to create win-win situations
    Visionary – a clear, shared mission that inspires others
    Clear and inspiring communicator
    Builds and develops great teams and culture

    Ready to take on full Tribe accountability 

    Previous experience leading against broad business goals
    Ability to take ownership of responsibilities outside immediate sphere of influence (e.g., legal requirements of delivery)

    Qualifications

    Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

    Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication Engineering, IT, or related field
    Work Experience of at least 8 years with leadership role in a busy telecommunications / Service provider environment
    Strong customer focus with proven experience in launching products and delivering against product revenue targets.
    Experience in managing and developing teams
    Strong awareness if market trends, competitive impacts and market opportunities
    Product management experience including managing strategy development and product diversification
    Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 
    Broadband and GSM experience will be an added advantage

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    egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com

  • O&M Associate

    O&M Associate

    As the O&M Associate, you will be a key member of the PowerGen Grid Operations team. You’ll be focused on supporting our customers who use electricity from our micro-grids each day. You will report to the O&M Lead and will work closely with the entire Grid Operations team.

    What You’ll Make Happen:

    Dealing with unplanned problems, is a key component of the O&M Associate’s role. You’ll be responsible for addressing and solving unplanned problems on-site, which are either identified by system monitoring or reported by a customer (i.e. electricity outage, asset vandalism, reticulation issue, etc.).
    You will be responsible for building and hiring various Technicians to support the team’s goals and objectives.
    You’ll be responsible for contributing to the creation of SOPS, processes, templates and work plans to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the O&M team
    When dealing with unexpected issues, you should establish a comprehensive understanding of the issue through detailed fact-finding and implement an established procedure for correcting issues in a timely fashion.
    You will work with various PowerGen stakeholders to identify an issue and solve it correctly. All unplanned maintenance activities should always be based on thorough root cause analysis to ensure that the failure does not re-occur.
    As the O&M Associate you’ll also be responsible for scheduling and planning preventative maintenance activities that are standardized and regularly scheduled activities designed to identify and prevent any type of negative consequence before it happens. This includes quarterly maintenance trips and regularly scheduled diesel generator refueling trips.
    You’ll be responsible for providing feedback in a standardized manner across various teams at PowerGen – including Installations, Grid Development, Procurement,
    System Design and Grid Operations – to enable long-term improvement of design, installation, service and O&M.

    Qualifications

    3+ years’ experience in engineering construction, operation and maintenance services, preferably in overhead distribution, PV solar installations, and generators.
    Degree in Electrical Engineering or any related course
    Registration with a professional body such as EPRA
    Technical engineering background and a demonstrated ability to learn the specific technical aspects of the PowerGen business.
    Fluency in Kiswahili and English, both in written and oral communications.
    Kenyan citizenship.
    Valid Drivers’ License.
    Ability to work with a team of 10+ full-time employees plus a number of contractors
    Budgeting skills for the team’s operations
    Ability to train, manage and ensure field employees are observing safety standards while working
    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are a must.
    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    Flexibility and eagerness to lend a hand wherever needed, even if a specific task may fall outside the core job description.
    Enthusiasm in working for the field of renewable energy!

    Apply via :

    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Offer Manager, Power Products

    Offer Manager, Power Products

    Your Mission:

    Great people make Schneider Electric a great company. We are looking to recruit an Offer Manager to support power products. The successful candidate will define and manage the offer strategy for the Power Products Offer (circuit breakers, switches, contactors, protection relays, Panels, all PP Offers) in East & West Africa and support the distributor and panel builder channels.

    Our Role – Magic happens when you bring great people together!

    Get a clear and updated understanding of the Offer’s environment:

    Evaluate periodically the market & the competition landscape.
    Identify the trends impacting the market.
    Contribute to the Annual Marketing & Sales Plan.
    Meet end-users and channel customers in their day-to-day lives.
    Support the Distributor and Panel Builder Channels.
    Get a clear and updated understanding of the Offer’s performance:
    Monitor our business (turnover, volume, profitability, market shares, etc.).
    Review the offer’s quality level & contribute to global quality improvement.
    Define and manage the marketing mix of the offer:

    Product (Offer):

    Define with the LoB the offer road-map evolution according to the gaps in features, quality, availability etc.
    Ensure compliance with standards, profitability targets, and quality.
    Manage and update all data (new ref, OPS, O2 etc.).
    Optimize stock keeping.

    Price (Cost vs Value):

    In support of the Pricing Manager, assist with:
    Input to the discount matrix
    Input to price positioning.
    Monitoring and reviewing strategic references and delta prices.
    Commercial Policy definition & CLO

    Place (End Users & Channels):

    Work with all Channel Managers to maximize the availability of the offer through all available channels.
    Provide Trainings to the GTM with customized content relatively to the target Audience.
    Constantly evaluate the effectiveness of the existing channels and scan the marketplace for new channels (E-Commerce, consumer retail, etc.).
    Support end-user and specifier teams to secure specifications.

    Promotion (Communication):

    Define and update the kill phrases, USP’s, and value propositions.
    Collaborate with the communication team to update strategies, tools, promotions, messages etc.
    Support Operational Marketing in the growth action deployment:
    Act as custodian of product relevant material for sales and promotions as supplied by Line of Business (documentation, training, content etc.).
    Manage the global commercial forecast (SIOP process).
    Provide support for key equipment and solutions tenders.
    Optimize stock keeping (O² process)

    Specific Processes:

    PEP: Product Evolution Process
    PWP: Product Withdrawable Process
    Pricing: Price Management Process
    O²: Offer Optimization Process

    Management System:

    Stay current with developments in the management system and apply the policies and procedures relevant to the position.
    Communicate improvement possibilities regarding the management system to the relevant process owner or directly to Quality & Customer Satisfaction and participate in improvement initiatives.

    KPI’s:

    Order Intake
    Sales
    Delta Price
    Margin
    Stock profile

    Qualifications

    Relevant technical degree, e.g. B.Tech, B.Eng in Electrical Engineering
    Business/marketing qualification is an added advantage
    Prior experience in a similar role is preferred.
    Knowledge of the relevant East African market.
    Ability to work in a growing business environment and matrix organization.
    Strong technical and commercial skills

    Apply via :

    www.se.com

  • Service Engineer-Boiler & Heaters

    Service Engineer-Boiler & Heaters

    Role Description

    This is a full-time on-site role for a Service Engineer – Boiler & Heaters at Thermax Limited located in Nairobi County, Kenya. The Service Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting, field service, technical support, maintenance & repair of boilers and heaters on a day-to-day basis.

    Qualifications

    Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Repair, and Technical Support skills
    Field Service and Communication skills
    Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
    Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
    Experience in boiler and heater maintenance is a plus
    Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Solar Engineer Solar Maintenance Engineer

    Solar Engineer Solar Maintenance Engineer

    Purpose of job

    The Solar Engineer is The Solar Engineer will be responsible for tasks related to the solar industry, solar power, solar systems, PV design, and electrical design. The role will involve designing and implementing solar projects, conducting feasibility studies, analyzing energy production, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

    Key responsibilities

    Taking ownership of delivery of Solar PV projects in Solar PV sector, ranging from conceptual stage through detailed design and engineering works, management of project installation services during execution and flawless handover/commissioning.
    Developing technical solutions including designing solar PV layout for commercial and utility  projects , optimizing the size of  the plant, managing the assessment of associated infrastructure such as structural assessment, land assessment etc.
    Liaising with electrical engineers, BESS experts and planning consultant to ensure the successful delivery of the projects
    Liaising with suppliers and contractors to obtain the proposals and develop project costing
    Supporting the development of solar PV business plan
    Providing  technical input to proposals and bids
    Representing the organization in conferences and renewable energy events
    Training and guiding junior members of the team
    Supporting the development inhouse tools and templates
    Ensure compliance to Health, Safety and Environment policy and regulations in the execution of duties at all times

    Requirements
    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
    Strong understanding of Solar Industry and Solar PV Power market in Kenya and East Africa
    Proven experience in Solar PV and/or renewable energy sector
    Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards in the solar industry
    Excellent renewable energy project management skills
    Excellent technical skills including familiarity with AutoCad and commercial solar PV design software such as PVsyst
    Demonstrable client focus

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  • Water Services Supervisor Operations Officer

    Water Services Supervisor Operations Officer

    Job Purpose

    We are seeking for an experienced Water services supervisor to lead and oversee the work at our Optiven Water Department. The eligible person will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency of business operations and marketing as well as setting strategic goals for the future.

    S/he will be a competent leader able to provide guidance that enhances performance in a manner which incorporates the company’s vision and culture. The goal will be to ensure the profitability of our company’s activities to drive sustainable development and long-term success.

    Duties and responsibilities:

    Grow and develop the water business to run efficiently and effectively to profitability.
    Coordinate water activities for example ensuring all customers’ requests on meters are handled on time.
    Manage customer complaints on water connections.
    Ensure all water bills are paid on time for analog meters.
    Ensure there are no illegal water connections.
    Work together with Optiven Finance department on financial analysis of KPLC payments vs. Revenue to see if it’s really profitable.
    Keep record of all water assets and ensure they are safe and well managed.
    Manage all boreholes to ensure the steady supply of water to customers, minimal breakdowns, and repairs.

    Qualification.

    Been a business manager for at least 2 years
    Degree in a business-related course
    Financial Literacy – at least CPA Section 2
    Good customer service skills.
    Willing and able to do 60% Fieldwork and 40% office.
    High levels of integrity.

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    How to ApplyIf you believe you have high performance culture, positive mental attitude and are self-driven, then apply through recruitment@optiven.co.ke having Job Title as the subject matter of the email.NB:

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    recruitment@optiven.co.ke