What we are looking for;
Experience of working with business and appreciation of the role that responsible business can play in creating positive social impact.
Good understanding of human rights issues including labour rights, land rights and health and safety (including safety for women) in the Africa region, particularly but not limited to the specific industries in which Unilever operates such as agricultural commodities.
Knowledge of international principles such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Good knowledge of and relationships with key external stakeholders including Governments, civil society and trade unions. Strong human rights network.
Good understanding of both traditional audit processes and innovative practices in social assurance and accountability.
A self-starter with a proven proficiency in hands-on project management including being able to manage different projects concurrently
Able to identify and navigate complex social issues and to deliver practical, implementable solutions either directly in the field or by providing guidance to in-field operations.
Ability to conduct and analyse both desk-top and comprehensive field research including applied rights in the various industries and countries where Unilever operates.
Extensive on the ground experience of working with local communities, including farmers
Experience and understanding of gender issues and the women’s rights agenda in Africa would be highly desirable, specifically around land rights, safety and economic empowerment.
The Impact you will have;
Working across the business, identify and analyse issues through investigating conditions and recommending remediation. Consulting with all parties address/facilitate implementation of any needed remediation.
Address potential systemic human rights issues, working with internal and external partners – including suppliers – as we continue to make progress on our responsible sourcing programme.
Create replicable models of good practice and operationalise these in the field.
Monitor and evaluate results.
Job Field: Sector in General
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Integrated Social Sustainability Manager – Africa
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Assistant Business Manager
Education: Post Graduate Degree an advantage, Professional Qualification, Undergraduate Degree
Function: Accounting / Finance, Project Management
Kenyan County: Nairobi County
Sector: Finance, Project Management
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Regional Supervisor Field assistant
Job context: Purpose and Objectives of Assignment
The overall purpose of this exercise is therefore to carry out a physical verification process for the plants within the database (approximately 15,000 plants).
The exercise is also intended to confirm the existence and collect the geo reference coordinates of the plants as well as the functionality status. The exercise will also assist in filling data gaps in the current database system.
Your responsibilities
Phase I plants:
Conduct physical visitation of all the plants classified as Ghost, farmer unreachable and Non functional plants from the database to confirm their existence and status.
Collect data on the sampled plants using the mobile app to fill in the data gaps.
Phase II plants:
Conduct physical visitation of all year 2014/2016 plants in the database to ascertain their existence
Map the plants through collection of their GPS coordinates
Collect data using the mobile app to fill in the data gaps
Establish the existence and functionality status of the plants
Your profile
The applicants should have the following minimum qualifications:
Preferably a holder of a degree certificate from a recognized institution or a diploma holder with field extension experience and conversant with the fieldwork location is highly desirable.
Excellent English and Kiswahili writing and communication skills are required
A confirmation that they have a working an android smart phone (This will be necessary to upload the software application to be used in the field).
Preference will be given to those willing to work and travel within the following regions; Nakuru,Thika, Eldoret and Embu/Meru and other parts of rift valley
What we offer
The contract for this mapping and data collection exercise will cover an initial 10 to 30 working days and will be extended based on need basis.
A highly competitive daily rate for the contract period, pegged to performance.
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Technical Associate (County Innovation Challenge Fund) – MANI
This role will provide support for grantees & work closely with the Technical Fund Manager ensuring that the CICF delivers impact in line with DFID’s goals & priorities. S/he is responsible for monitoring progress & tracking ‘impact’, identifying successful innovations with potential for scale up, documenting & sharing lessons learnt & operational research studies for larger innovations.
Responsibilities:
The Technical Associate will provide:
Monitoring & Evaluation for CICF
Mentoring and capacity building of CICF grantees
High quality technical fund management services from award and implementation stages
Support internal and external technical learning and knowledge dissemination generated through the CICF activities
Planning, delivering and evaluating the implementation of CICF activities in close partnership with KPMG
Contribute to a strong CICF Fund Management Team, and strong relationships with Options’ office in London
Person specification:
Master’s degree in the health sciences, public health, demography or a related discipline
Minimum of five years of experience in MNH programme implementation, and/or MNH-related M&E experience
Experience designing and implementing M&E frameworks in MNH
Previous experience with the technical support to donor funds
Proven ability to work with partners and develop institutional technical capacity
High attention to detail and the ability to deliver high quality technical services with minimal external supervision
Experience in operational research and documentation of learning
Ability to work closely with colleagues in a small team and build relationships with internal and external partners
Strong verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal style; ability to engage and build relationships at multiple levels
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Office Coordinator Communications Manager Sponsorship Coordinator Regional Fund Management Specialist
Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position1. Fleet Management
Provide support and direction to the drivers and ensure that they are executed in line with organizational guidelines; providing all information as required to KCO Fleet Coordinator/Head Driver.
Maintain and update all required records and paperwork for vehicles and drivers.
Manage fuel and maintenance contracts as needed.
Ensure that planned preventative maintenance is carried out to a high standard with minimum disruption to program activities.
Ensure that all drivers are briefed on and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
2. Asset Management
Ensure that the asset register is well maintained
Ensure that all assets have been issued a unique identification number and tracked on a central asset register, maintained at the Country Office
Regularly update the asset register whenever transfers, disposal, loss, changes in condition and procurement take place with details of that transfer, disposal etc.
Coordinate a full physical verification of the asset register at least once a year to verify that the assets are in place and ascertain their condition.
Ensure that the users of general program equipment and assets are briefed/trained on how to operate and care for the equipment correctly
Ensure that general program equipment and assets are kept in good condition, serviced as required and when necessary, promptly repaired in compliance with any existing warranty
Report to the Management on the condition of equipment and any discrepancies if found
3. Warehousing/Storage Management
Manage the transport and warehousing/and or storage contract if and when needed
Ensure that all incoming and outgoing stock is controlled according to organizational procedures and that all appropriate paperwork is in place.
Ensure that all program documentation related to warehousing or storage and those used in distributing items is properly filed and is in order
Make proper arrangements for receiving and dispatching commodities
Submit monthly stock reports to the programs department and/or designated program managers
Ensure that regular stock reconciliation is carried out and any discrepancies are properly investigated and reported to management.
Ensure that stocks are stored in appropriate conditions according to their specific requirements and that Office Assistants are briefed on this.
Ensure that all incoming and outgoing stock targeted for beneficiary distributions and programme use are captured into the system according to the policies and procedures.
Authorize and approve stock movements that have been captured
Ensure that stock and physical inventory are properly reconciled and are always balancing.
4. Property and Security
Ensure that contracts, leases and other agreements are properly prepared and updated so as to meet organizational needs, include fair and reasonable commitments from service vendors, and comply with country government law.
Serve as security focal point person for the Program Unit – staying up-to-date on security of the premises and alarm systems.
Make sure that the premises are always clean, accessible and no hazardous material are left unattended.
5. Travel
Responsible for all the travel arrangement within the Program Unit
Maintain a database of all the travels and accommodation of all field staff and visitors
Be the focal point for the travel agents and taxi to ensure that the Program Unit is given the best services and value for money
Brief Management on any issues related to travel and suggest best practices
Educational Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
3-5 years’ experience of progressive responsibility in administration
2 years’ experience in managing a team
Basic computer literacy – working with MS Office
Skills Specific to the Post
People skills (communication, supervision, negotiation, influencing)
Report writing skills
Competencies
Takes initiative
Takes responsibility
Analytical ability
Team orientation
Problem solving
Multi-tasking
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Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer Job Responsibilities
To attend Board meetings, Board Committee meetings and the General meetings in an advisory capacity but no voting.
To prepare and analyze and present to the Board on a monthly basis the Sacco’s reports and budgetary analysis.
To represent the Sacco in business transactions and any other transaction authorized by the Board.
To propose to the Board new positions arising at the Sacco, and the revision of the salary schedule for all the Sacco staff.
To implement recommendations set forth in audit reports and those issued by the Supervisory Committee.
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Qualifications for the Chief Executive Officer Job
Degree in Social Sciences, Masters Degree in Business Administration.
Post Graduate Qualification in Co-operative Management, Finance or Accounting.
At least 5 years experience at senior management level in the Sacco Sector.
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Extra Details
Car loan facility, Car Allowance, Pension Scheme at 12.5% employer contribution and Medical Scheme for self & family -
Underwriting Manager
Underwriting Manager Job Key Roles and Responsibilities
General supervision of underwriting and customer service staff
Preparation of regular management reports on production and other relevant reports.
Ensure that all documentation in the underwriting department i.e policy documents, endorsements, renewal notices etc are correctly issued and dispatched to the intermediaries/insured/policyholders as applicable.
To oversee the overall administration of timely issuance of policy documents, renewal confirmations and endorsements.
Facilitate continuous underwriting staff training to create capacity
Develop an underwriting manual and update it as and when need be.
Reviewing sales audit reports from Senior Vetting officer and taking remedial actions where necessary.
Management of motor certificates by ensuring proper records are maintained.
Recommending to management effective underwriting systems and procedures for proposals and policies, drafting policies and endorsements and renewals.
Work closely with risk manager to establish procedures for surveys, initiating risk management programmes and compliance with recommendations on risk improvement.
Ensure that new risks accepted and/or renewed with the company are vetted to meet the basic quality standards.
Prepare the table of minimum rates as required by the commissioner of insurance and ensure it is lodged with the office Ensure that AKI circulars and communications from the commissioner’s office relating to underwriting functions are well attended to and responded to on time.
Risk profiling on suspect claims to establish under writing gaps
Generic Duties
Developing among staff loyalty to the company personal integrity and adequate professional standards and a sense of satisfaction in the performance of their work.
Ensure that vehicles insured by the company are subjected to the pre insurance valuations and those values /defects and /or any findings are communicated to policyholders /intermediaries on time.
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes for the Underwriting Manager Job
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline preferably in finance, accounting, actuarial science, insurance
Professional qualifications – Good progress in ACII or AIIK
At least 6 years as an underwriter in a busy working environment or related field
Attentive to details with Good analytical skills
Excellent communication, problem-solving and customer care skills
Remuneration
Our client offers all the advantages one would expect from an industry leader including a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Quality Officer
Job Summary
As a member of the Quality team, the Quality Officer is Responsible for monitoring, controlling and maintaining the Quality activities at the site as per the set standards to ensure conformity to defined corporate Quality, local standards as well as statutory requirements. The Quality Officer ensures the delivered quality with respect to consumer and customer feedback and is actively involved in continual Quality improvements.
Primary Responsibilities
Ensure that incoming raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods are timely analyzed as per specification designed by corporate Quality or as per local standards.
Perform microbiology tests on all finished products, line samples and raw materials as per established sampling plan.
Weekly physical, chemical and microbial analysis of processing water to ensure quality is maintained.
Carry out environmental microbial analysis of the processing zones, the warehouse and validate cleaning and disinfection of equipment
Preparation and maintenance of the monthly, quarterly and annual test reports (microbiology & chemical) to identify potential or current problematic areas.
SAP transactions i.e. release goods under quality inspection, creation of Bill of materials, maintaining of production version, creation of local purchase orders.
Performs QC procedures according to laboratory SOPs to ensure accuracy of test results.
Ensures that laboratory productivity and turnaround goals are met through timely completion and review of laboratory testing.
Continual improvement process ensuring routine process zone and inventory audit comply with good manufacturing practices.
Initiating inventory and analysis of consumer complaints and giving recommendations.
Monitor plant hygiene in terms of stock level.
Stock control and purchase requisition for consumables in the lab
Right first time monitoring of processes as well as addressing process failures.
Coach / train staff on Good Manufacturing practices (GMP)
To receive and inspect the market returns including customer complaints as well as consumer complaints.
Liaise with external laboratories for sampling and analysis of specified samples.
Implementation of quality assurance laboratory programs includes calibration, verification and validation of equipment as well as enhance the GLP in the laboratory
Participate in new product development process including production launches in line with company strategy, for timely placement of products in the market and monitoring their performance with respect to quality.
Reviewing, implementation and maintaining of Quality policies, procedures and guidelines.
Perform the QMS audits on shop floor, warehousing as well as utilities to ensure the implementation of SOP, work instructions are well in place.
Participate in the trouble shooting to resolve Quality problems in the plant.
Drive the GMP and hygiene practices on shop floor & Ware House.
Qualifications And Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or Biochemistry, Environmental Health
Three years’ experience in Quality Control / Quality assurance with a hands-on approach to quality issues
Experience in use of analytical equipment HPLC, GC, FTIR etc and microbiological testing
Strong analytical skills.
Task oriented and a team player
Excellent knowledge of GLP, GMP
Good computer skills; SAP and MS Excel experience preferred.
Ability to persuade and influence others.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with colleagues from other functions and external bodies as well as suppliers
Maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
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Africa Commercial Leader
Role Summary/Purpose
You will be working as a Commercial Leader within the GE Renewables Commercial Operations team for the GE’s Renewables Wind On-Shore business. You will be working on a range of deals within the Sub Saharan Africa region. This position shall be based in Nairobi (Kenya). The Commercial Leader primarily build, prepare and negotiate commercial offers (including the preparation of terms, conditions and internal costing information)
Essential Responsibilities
Formulates and executes proposal strategy and sales agreements
Formulates deal structure, pricing, proposal development.
Assists in customer negotiations.
Identifies new opportunities with functional partners to develop new products and services for business growth.
Utilizes Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve proposal process.
Develops sales plan for a specific region. Products and systems requiring technical knowledge.
Some customization to client conditions can be done.
Cooperates with (technical) sales support to realize sales.
Is leading a department with large estimated orders.
Qualifications/Requirements
Master’s degree from an accredited University
Relevant experience in negotiating terms and conditions in power generation industry
Relevant experience either in Marketing, Sales, Customer Service in the wind power industry or in power generation industry
Relevant experience in wind power industry or in power generation industry.
Strong skills in process analysis, problem solving, and strategy development
Fluent in English (speaking and writing)
Good Communication skills and confidence with executive level presentations
Customer oriented
Business acumen and strategic thinking
Ability to work with cross-functional and cross-business teams
Contemporary leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
Integrative team working style, able to work into a multi-cultural environment
Ability to make decisions in the face of limited or conflicting data
Ability to interact at all levels of the organization
Business Development skills
Entrepreneurial spirit
Willingness and ability to travel and work intensively during negotiation period
Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities simultaneously
Desired Characteristics
Enthusiasm for renewables and technology
Previous experience in the field of negotiating multi million USD equipment contracts would be a strong advantage.
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SME Advisor M&E / Data Analyst
SME Advisor Job Responsibilities
Working with humanitarian organisations and the private sector to develop a pipeline of projects that could sustainably address current energy needs in humanitarian settings.
Working with project developers to refine the technical and financial scope of their proposals.
Leading the design of funding mechanisms for energy projects in humanitarian settings based on consultations between potential donors and project developers.
Managing the design of the fund structure, institutional arrangements, evaluation criteria, project specifications etc.
Conducting feasibility into businesses model and technical solutions that can address current energy challenges in camp settings including non-wood based fuel and infrastructure management contracts.
Conducting consultations with stakeholders to design the required support mechanisms and contracts.
Developing procurement processes and contracts that could be used for tendering energy services.
Coordinating the review and evaluation of project proposals and preparing the necessary documentation for disbursement of small grant awards.
Monitoring and evaluation of grants that have been awarded to project developers for low carbon energy projects and market development activities.
Provision of technical assistance during the implementation of the projects.
Supporting the design and implementation of market based interventions under the programme including proposed activities and partners for implementation.
Inputting into project documents, work plans and budgets.
Supporting the design of tools for use by humanitarian actors to improve energy data management and camp level planning of energy interventions.
Inputting into programme reports to communicate activities with partners and donors and toolkit disseminating findings from the programme.
Managing relationships and communication between MEI and the private sector to ensure their effective involvement and input throughout the programme.
Supporting monitoring and evaluation activities across the programme to ensure data and evidence on programme interventions are accurately captured.
Support in other programme management and operational activities as required. Requirements
Experience Required For The SME Advisor Job
5+ years’ experience in energy project development, operations, or financing; or experience in early-stage entrepreneurship
5+ years’ experience in management or strategic consulting or financial advisory;
Experience working in the energy sector in East Africa with a strong focus on private sector engagement and development;
Understanding of energy technologies for cooking and lighting and power generation applications;
Experience in project management, management of small scale grants and monitoring and evaluation of projects;
Experience working with rural and off-grid business models and technologies, and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by businesses operating in Africa;
Experience in procurement and contracting for energy projects and services is a plus.
Attributes
Good team building and motivational skills with an ability to work with a diverse mix of professionals and deliver;
Very strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to interact with a range of stakeholders at the private sector, NGOs and community level;
Ability to see the big picture and connect the dots;
A can-do and collaborative mindset – comfortable with the ambiguities and demands of a rapidly evolving and entrepreneurial environment with a team from diverse backgrounds;
Strong organizational skills with the ability to put frameworks and structures in place for effective implementation and monitoring of projects;
Passionate about working in the impact space.
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