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  • Convenience Retail Development Manager

    Convenience Retail Development Manager

    Job description

      Job Purpose:  

    As part of transition to Vivo Energy (VE) , the new Convenience Retail Development Manager will play a leading role in implementing Convenience Retail growth strategy across Operating Units in coordination with VE Convenience Retail (CR) Central Team.  

    Principal Accountabilities:  

    CR &NFR site & format database owner inc terms etc
    Support Network/site optimization manager in identifying sites and formats development
    Develop CR &NFR site refurbishment plan
    Support OUs in submitting Investment Proposals
    Projects follow up from identification to completion ( layout, capex, alliances, IP etc)
    Ensure Alliances are selected as per VE strategy and right terms are applied
    Training of CR managers on VE process and standards
    Provide ad-hoc analysis as may be required from time to time.

    Job Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:

    3 to 5 years experience in CR and Retail businesses management
    Academic Degree in a financial field eg.accounting, Managenent Information, planning, economics etc
    Solid understanding of Vivo Energy business model, essentially CR & Retail businesses.
    Analytical thinker and problem solver
    Good communicator [oral, written and presentation skills]
    Self-starter; able to drive change and run projects
    Effective inter-personal skills to work with the country management team and central teams
    Ability to manage priorities and tight deadlines
    High computer literacy (Excel, PPT, SAP)

  • Area Officer

    Area Officer

    Job Responsibilities

    Ensuring proper implementation of kiosk standard operating procedures and processes at the cluster level to maximize kiosk sales performance and accountability.
    Management of cash and stock at kiosk level and also maintain zero tolerance.
    Liase with the Office for disciplinary action in areas where you feel there is violation of policies and procedures
    Training and coordinating the training of the kiosk operators and sales agents under his/her responsibility.
    Analyzing market trends e.g products and prices in areas around the kiosks to update the office on changes and any arising issues and designing appropriate responses/countermeasures
    Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports on stock, cash, compliance and kiosk operator training in accordance with SKKL requirement
    Act as the communication link to all the kiosk operators in your cluster ensuring effective information flows from office to the kiosk operators on a timely basis. Act on the best of interest of SKKL on cluster level.
    Ensure proper documentation and filling in all the kiosks within your cluster.
    Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders like local administration, pastors, village leaders, market leaders, security in charges etc .
    Maintain a contact database
    Preparing daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly operating plan considering growth strategies and identified needs in kiosks.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree business related field plus 5 years experience leading a field team.
    Professional certification in Finance and accounting will be an added advantage.
    Excellent leadership skills.
    Excellent communications skills – both oral and written
    Highly motivated, self discipline able to work on own initiative in difficult conditions
    Ability to prepare detailed reports
    Proficiency in computer skills is a must
    Excellent inter-personal skills in working with teams
    Ability to ride a motor-bike.
    Ability to work in the rural areas.
    Ability to strictly inspect the kiosks

  • Relationship Manager

    Relationship Manager

    Job description
    Location: Preferably full time in Nairobi or ability to work with team there regularly.
    TRINE
    Working here means that you work with people that are highly driven by our vision of a world where all people have access to clean energy. Everyone in the team are rockstars who love to take on new challenges. We believe that transparency is key and want to enable people to be their best. Being proactive is in our DNA and we don’t wait for change to happen. We create change.
    We always strive towards full autonomy of every TRINE member, therefore expect people to take ownership in their work. In order to be a successful team, every “TRINEr” needs to be flexible and thrive in an environment constantly changing. This applies to organisational structures as well as everyday work. One week here can often feel like a month due to the many changes happening.  
    As a team we share information openly and proactively in the whole company. That includes that we admit mistakes freely and openly because we know we won’t be judged on our mistakes. All of us have a learning mentality in everything we do, in particular from mistakes along the way. We are like a pro sports team, taking care of each other, helping where needed and enable everyone to be their best selves.
    What we look for 
    You have previous experience in due diligence (financial, organisational and market risk assessment) and relationship management on borrowing entities (such as SMEs) in emerging countries.
    In this role, you will establish new and strengthen existing relationships with solar energy companies all over Sub-Saharan Africa. Your role entails supporting existing solar partners in terms of finance and in order to make them prosper and grow. You are also the link between the solar company and our investors, making sure they are paid on time and in full as well as that the impact promised is delivered on the ground.
    To keep developing the partner pipeline, your responsibilities involve performing due diligence on new partners, assessing the financial viability of a company, its sales capabilities, technology, scalability and management team by going through documentation submitted during the due diligence. To see their operations in real life, you will also have to conduct field-trips to current and future solar partners and their customers.
    Common tasks:

    Financial due diligence of a solar partner, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, business models, etc.
    Credit risk assessment with in-house credit tool and continuous improvement of it
    Due diligence trips to potential partners, with field trips to their customers in predominantly rural countryside settings
    Preparation of investment documentation for investment committee and professional investors
    Continuous relationship management with existing partners, including keeping in touch about new loans, regular risk assessment and generally building a good relationship

    Desired Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

    A Bachelor’s degree in a business related field from a recognized university. Holders of relevant professional qualifications will have an added advantage.
    At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position in emerging markets and in structuring financial vehicles (SPVs, receivables finance, etc.)
    Knowledge and experience in relationship and credit management is required  
    Must be able to understand financial data (Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Cash Flow Statements, Financial Ratios, etc.) and apply those skills as they apply to the due diligence process.
    Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint), Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides), Email, CRM tools, etc.
    Ability to learn new tools needed for the job
    Attention to detail is key: Regard for all important details to assure accuracy in every transaction performed; detect errors; follow through on corrections and details.
    Ability to effectively manage one’s time and work independently to complete work according to established deadlines.
    Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
    Available to travel within and out of Kenya when required to do so
    Experience working with solar energy in emerging markets (non-technical) is a plus

    Individual Profile

    Open to travel in Sub-Saharan Africa and rural settings with low standards
    Positive and proactive approach to work, able to take decisions autonomously
    Taking responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, even if they turn out badly
    Enjoys constant change and embraces constant improvement
    Communicates openly and honestly in an environment with no prestige
    Takes ownership of tasks and pushes them to the finish line
    Having been in touch with off-grid solar companies and institutional investors is a plus
    Working knowledge in French is a plus

    Terms

    6-month probation period during which the culture and team fit is determined
    Join before/at strategy off-site in Gothenburg, Sweden in first week of September 2018
    Focus on East-Africa + potentially West Africa at a later stage
    Options program for all employees available after probation period

  • Supplier On-boarding Specialist

    Supplier On-boarding Specialist

    The EMEA Onboarding Specialist role is expected to coordinate and execute onboarding of suppliers for various Supplier Finance programmes. This is a front office client facing role which involves speaking with the Treasury/Finance Director and supplier organizations to sell the supply chain finance product offering.
    Key Qualifications

    The desired candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a Finance related field; with prior knowledge or experience in General Banking or Trade preferred.
    They should be someone who is sales savvy, have excellent communication skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.

  • Area Officer

    Area Officer

    Job Responsibilities

    Ensuring proper implementation of kiosk standard operating procedures and processes at the cluster level to maximize kiosk sales performance and accountability.
    Management of cash and stock at kiosk level and also maintain zero tolerance.
    Liase with the Office for disciplinary action in areas where you feel there is violation of policies and procedures
    Training and coordinating the training of the kiosk operators and sales agents under his/her responsibility.
    Analyzing market trends e.g products and prices in areas around the kiosks to update the office on changes and any arising issues and designing appropriate responses/countermeasures
    Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports on stock, cash, compliance and kiosk operator training in accordance with SKKL requirement
    Act as the communication link to all the kiosk operators in your cluster ensuring effective information flows from office to the kiosk operators on a timely basis. Act on the best of interest of SKKL on cluster level.
    Ensure proper documentation and filling in all the kiosks within your cluster.
    Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders like local administration, pastors, village leaders, market leaders, security in charges etc .
    Maintain a contact database
    Preparing daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly operating plan considering growth strategies and identified needs in kiosks.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree business related field plus 5 years experience leading a field team.
    Professional certification in Finance and accounting will be an added advantage.
    Excellent leadership skills.
    Excellent communications skills – both oral and written
    Highly motivated, self discipline able to work on own initiative in difficult conditions
    Ability to prepare detailed reports
    Proficiency in computer skills is a must
    Excellent inter-personal skills in working with teams
    Ability to ride a motor-bike.
    Ability to work in the rural areas.
    Ability to strictly inspect the kiosks

  • Relationship Manager

    Relationship Manager

    Job description
    Location: Preferably full time in Nairobi or ability to work with team there regularly.
    TRINE
    Working here means that you work with people that are highly driven by our vision of a world where all people have access to clean energy. Everyone in the team are rockstars who love to take on new challenges. We believe that transparency is key and want to enable people to be their best. Being proactive is in our DNA and we don’t wait for change to happen. We create change.
    We always strive towards full autonomy of every TRINE member, therefore expect people to take ownership in their work. In order to be a successful team, every “TRINEr” needs to be flexible and thrive in an environment constantly changing. This applies to organisational structures as well as everyday work. One week here can often feel like a month due to the many changes happening.  
    As a team we share information openly and proactively in the whole company. That includes that we admit mistakes freely and openly because we know we won’t be judged on our mistakes. All of us have a learning mentality in everything we do, in particular from mistakes along the way. We are like a pro sports team, taking care of each other, helping where needed and enable everyone to be their best selves.
    What we look for 
    You have previous experience in due diligence (financial, organisational and market risk assessment) and relationship management on borrowing entities (such as SMEs) in emerging countries.
    In this role, you will establish new and strengthen existing relationships with solar energy companies all over Sub-Saharan Africa. Your role entails supporting existing solar partners in terms of finance and in order to make them prosper and grow. You are also the link between the solar company and our investors, making sure they are paid on time and in full as well as that the impact promised is delivered on the ground.
    To keep developing the partner pipeline, your responsibilities involve performing due diligence on new partners, assessing the financial viability of a company, its sales capabilities, technology, scalability and management team by going through documentation submitted during the due diligence. To see their operations in real life, you will also have to conduct field-trips to current and future solar partners and their customers.
    Common tasks:

    Financial due diligence of a solar partner, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, business models, etc.
    Credit risk assessment with in-house credit tool and continuous improvement of it
    Due diligence trips to potential partners, with field trips to their customers in predominantly rural countryside settings
    Preparation of investment documentation for investment committee and professional investors
    Continuous relationship management with existing partners, including keeping in touch about new loans, regular risk assessment and generally building a good relationship

    Desired Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

    A Bachelor’s degree in a business related field from a recognized university. Holders of relevant professional qualifications will have an added advantage.
    At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position in emerging markets and in structuring financial vehicles (SPVs, receivables finance, etc.)
    Knowledge and experience in relationship and credit management is required  
    Must be able to understand financial data (Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Cash Flow Statements, Financial Ratios, etc.) and apply those skills as they apply to the due diligence process.
    Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint), Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides), Email, CRM tools, etc.
    Ability to learn new tools needed for the job
    Attention to detail is key: Regard for all important details to assure accuracy in every transaction performed; detect errors; follow through on corrections and details.
    Ability to effectively manage one’s time and work independently to complete work according to established deadlines.
    Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
    Available to travel within and out of Kenya when required to do so
    Experience working with solar energy in emerging markets (non-technical) is a plus

    Individual Profile

    Open to travel in Sub-Saharan Africa and rural settings with low standards
    Positive and proactive approach to work, able to take decisions autonomously
    Taking responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, even if they turn out badly
    Enjoys constant change and embraces constant improvement
    Communicates openly and honestly in an environment with no prestige
    Takes ownership of tasks and pushes them to the finish line
    Having been in touch with off-grid solar companies and institutional investors is a plus
    Working knowledge in French is a plus

    Terms

    6-month probation period during which the culture and team fit is determined
    Join before/at strategy off-site in Gothenburg, Sweden in first week of September 2018
    Focus on East-Africa + potentially West Africa at a later stage
    Options program for all employees available after probation period

  • Supplier On-boarding Specialist

    Supplier On-boarding Specialist

    The EMEA Onboarding Specialist role is expected to coordinate and execute onboarding of suppliers for various Supplier Finance programmes. This is a front office client facing role which involves speaking with the Treasury/Finance Director and supplier organizations to sell the supply chain finance product offering.
    Key Qualifications

    The desired candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a Finance related field; with prior knowledge or experience in General Banking or Trade preferred.
    They should be someone who is sales savvy, have excellent communication skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.

  • Country Sales Manager, Financial Services

    Country Sales Manager, Financial Services

    POSITION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
    Responsible for operationalizing and executing against NCR’s strategy to further extend the company’s position and profile in the marketplace; Capitalizes on industry knowledge and contacts to build broad customer relationships; Manages profitable growth relative to total solution sales, products and services.
    Responsible for assessing market potential and opportunities of our solutions, within our core solutions, and adjacencies; Providing the vision, inspiration and leadership necessary to drive commercial success; Implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the Company, giving direction and leadership towards the achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission and strategy. 
    Ability to understand the customer requirements and challenges and map the right NCR set of solutions and services to address the customer needs adequately. 
    Ability to manage complex multi-dimensional accounts and to establish the right relationships for NCR at the C Executive level.
    Set, direct, and execute winning sales strategies – and be accountable for continuous account planning that drives short term and long term growth. 
    Manage the sales funnel and accurately forecast business results/outlook. Manage budget and expense control
    Qualifications
    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
    Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science, Communications or related are preferred)
    10+ years of related experience including leadership of others
    Proven track record in Sales Leadership
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    Previous P&L ownership experience in managing rapidly changing organizations. 
    Previous similar experience in a global multi-national is preferred.
    Experience with the Financial Industry in Kenya is preferred.
    Demonstrate extensive market experience of selling within an assigned geography

  • Cash And Market Officer Health Strategy / Policy Specialist

    Cash And Market Officer Health Strategy / Policy Specialist

    The position is a fixed-term 4-month contract. S/he is able to carry out the following roles: Main Responsibilities:  • Plans, organises and monitors the implementation of the projects according to institutional procedures and objectives, being both directly and indirectly responsible for implementing ICRC cash program in Somalia, • Supervises Field Officers implementing cash programs across Somalia, • Has an overview of the economic needs across Somalia and is aware of new developments, • Keeps records about all ongoing cash projects in Somalia, • Writes and updates the file of requisition orders (RO) related to all cash projects in Somalia. • Conducts assessment missions, writes assessment reports and project proposals independently. • Reports on the progress of the program independently and submits written reports as required. • Maintains contacts with the relevant actors / authorities at the regional level independently. Minimum Requirements:  • University degree in Social Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Economics or a similar field, • 5 years’ work experience in food security and/or cash programming, • Fluent in written and spoken English & Somali• Team leadership skills. • Very good analytical and communication skills. • Good knowledge of the Somali context.
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