Usalama Reforms Forum has been involved in Security Sector Reforms since 2009 and has been championing for Police Reforms by supporting and strengthening Policing Institutions and Community-based safety forums through capacity building, security research, and creating innovative security strategies alongside advocating for Access to Justice at community level.
Usalama is offering career opportunity as Programme Manager
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Job Field: Sector in Unspecified
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Programme Manager Finance and Administration Manager
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Field Officers
Deadline to Apply: October 24th, 2016
Start Date: November 1st, 2016
Location: Ndaragwa, Nyandarua
Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities: General
Prompt arrival to work
Completion of scheduled activities each day in a timely manner
Interact with community members and facility staff with the highest level of integrity and understanding
On non-field days, conscientious performance of office work for instance translations, per training/learning
Assist in daily survey organization and storage
Ensure data integrity is maintained at all times and minimize errors in data collection and transport
Administer facility surveys and household surveys
Visit households
Networking with the different components of the project and reporting appropriately
Help organize/invite participants to FGDs
Help facilitate at Focus Group Discussions and or help in translations during such discussions
Qualifications:
Required
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
Experience with data collection through facility and household surveys, academic tests, exit interviews, focus groups or observations
Ability to recognize when questions are difficult or unclear to subjects
Excellent note taking ability during interviews and focus groups
Willingness to travel within the regions we are working in
Comfortable with interviewing individuals within their homes
Basic computer knowledge and skills (mandatory)
Ability to comfortably work with groups and within groups
Desired
Bachelors’ degree or college diploma in agriculture, social sciences and /or business administration
Past experience in data collection
Past experience conducting household surveys
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Sales Executive
Job Description
Implementing a successful field marketing & sales process to fulfil the current and future needs of the company.
Identify customer needs and match the right product for the right set of need.
Provide technical input in the identification of customer opportunities and in resolving customer/product queries.
Introduce Pet World products to the related industries by providing technical support to the current and potential customers to demonstrate product effectiveness and establish long-term relationships.
Industry mapping: continuous conduct market intelligence activities on customers/prospects (feed producers, kennels, competition, regulatory bodies, etc…
Developing new business opportunity pipeline both in the current customer base and new customers.
Manage existing clients and ensure they stay satisfied with the services.
Develop and implement special sales
Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate by tracking and recording activity customer accounts.
Reviewing sales performance on weekly, monthly, quarterly basis; with the aim of meeting or exceeding targets.
Qualifications for the Sales Job:
Self-starter; motivated, team focused, attention for detail and results driven.
Good organizational skills and ability to schedule and manage their own workload.
Self-motivated to accomplish business and personal objectives
Pleasant personality and ability to recognize sales opportunities and determine appropriate action.
Computer proficiency in MS Office tools.
Experience in a courier company shall be an added advantage.
Should be between 20-23 years of age.
Should be self-motivated, flexible and outgoing.
Ready to learn, understand and master the products.
Must be result oriented and a good time manager.
Possess excellent sales and negotiating skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer care skills.
Must have a keen understanding for business and developing market segments.
Remunerations:
Good retainer + Big Commissions -
Laboratory Technician
Requirements
Certificate in science laboratory technology from a recognized institution
Age between 30-45
Certificate of good conduct
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Procurement Officer
Requirements for the Procurement Officer Job
Diploma in Procurement and supplies Management from a recognized College / University.
Higher qualification will also be considered
Conversant with the public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA) 2015.
Must be of high integrity able to demonstrate exemplary performance and can work with minimum supervision.
Certificate of good conduct and Tax Compliance -
Cake Baker / Decorator
Duties
Measuring ingredients to prepare dough and fillings. Mixing ingredients according to recipes to produce quality cakes.
Observes colour of products being baked and turns thermostat or other controls to adjust oven temperature
Applying glaze or other toppings to baked goods.
Decorating cakes and cupcakes
Adding decorative flowers, designs or scripts according to client requests.
Tracking product inventory, ordering supplies, cleaning equipment and providing customer service.
Creating elaborate cake decorations.
Blending different colors and hues to create unique designs on cakes.
Using specific tools, like airbrush guns, modelling tools to produce quality cakes.
Developing new recipes for cakes and other baked products.
Qualifications / Skills:
Passionate about baking
Creativity
Team player
Can do attitude
Strong work ethics
Certificate in Baking with over one year experience -
Head Baker Human Resource Assistant
Responsibilities:
Ensure financial controls and fiscal performance for the Bakery department are met consistent with stated goals and objectives
Ensure that you are medically fit at all times to attend to your duties by always updating the Food handler’s certificate.
Quality standards and controls are in compliance with industry and company guidelines
Meet and/or exceed the local food handling standards to ensure that the kitchen and the food storage areas are compliant
Maintain adequate inventory levels of products to minimize bakery food product outages
Preparation and production of baked goods based on business demands and business objectives
Ensure that recipes are followed 100% of the time and that all tastes profiles are appropriate
Partner with the Client in running an efficient operation including daily briefings and weekly meetings.
Reconcile previous performance and address improvement plans
Ensure proper safety procedures are being followed
Communicate with all team members to ensure maximum productivity
Recognize team members and work together.
Ensure compliance with all Clients policies and procedures
Any other duties as directed.
Requirements:
At least 5 years working experience in busy Baking environment.
Must be excellent in cake baking and decoration, bread baking and pastries.
Experience in retail industry a plus.
Excellent supervisory, time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
Independent, self-starter capable of working well with a team, multi-tasking effectively and managing a variety of responsibilities.
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Driver
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Driving Embassy s official vehicles and performing other related official duties instructed by the embassy
Transport of the official delegations and guests of the embassy
Delivering and receiving documents or parcels to & from relevant organizations including government agencies, international organizations and major companies
Providing general office support
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum 7 years driving experience within Nairobi (Holder of a valid driving license for over 7 years)
Minimum 3 consecutive years’ experience in a diplomatic mission or international organization
Good knowledge of Nairobi city and location of major government offices and international agencies offices
Medically fit to perform the duties of a driver
Equipped with good knowledge of Kenyan traffic rules and in possession of a defensive driving certificate
Aged between 26-40 years
Fluent in speaking & writing English
Holder of a Mechanical certificate for the management of vehicles
Minimum O’ Level certificate and Computer literate
High moral standing and a team player -
Information System Auditor Business Development Manager Bank Assurance Manager Compliance Officer
Key Responsibilities of the IT Auditor;
Develop risk based IT audit programs, tests and checklists to assist in execution of IT audits for various systems in the Bank.
Execute risk- based audits in line with the approved IT Audit Plan from engagement planning carrying out appropriate tests, documenting IT risk exposures and making recommendations for improvement.
Review the IT Strategy for the Bank and offer assurance on its alignment to the Bank’s Strategy.
Provide assurance on the effectiveness of the Bank’s IT governance, IT management structure, adequacy of processes to support management in decision making process.
Provide assurance that the practice of acquisition, development, testing and implementation of information systems meet the Bank’s strategies and objectives.
Provide assurance that the processes for maintenance of the Bank’s information systems is adequate and whether they meet the user’s needs, expectations and overall bank strategy.
Review IT Policies, Procedures and Processes and controls for completeness and alignment to the generally accepted IS Standards, ISO 27001 and other best practices.
Carry out value for money reviews by evaluating the business case for the prosed IT investments in information systems to determine whether they meet the business objectives.
Evaluate risk management practices in the in order to determine whether IT related risks are adequately managed to avert loses to the Bank.
Assist the Head of Internal Audit in preparing IT Audit reports for submission to Management and the Board Audit Committee.
Present the key IT audit findings to Senior Management.
Coordinate IT audits carried out by external auditors such as Group Inspection, Central Bank, and the Bank’s External Auditor.
Assist Internal Auditors in developing scripts and data analytics to assist them in their audit work.
Offer support in carrying out fraud investigations that involve technical system manipulation.
Support Internal Auditors in optimizing use of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS) such as
Teammate, and data analytic tools such as ACL, IDEA where appropriate.
Provide advisory on proposed IT developments such as acquisition of new systems and system upgrades to
ensure that IT risks are properly identified and controls embedded to mitigate the risks.
Qualifications for the IT Auditor Job: Bachelor’s degree in information systems/Technology, computer science or related field from a recognized university. Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
Qualification in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Certifications in Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems and
Control, Certified Information’s Systems Security Professional (CRISC), Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) will be an added advantage.
4- 5 years’ experience in carrying out and managing IT audit projects in a financial institution.
Proficiency in Data Analysis tools ACL, IDEA.
Knowledge of other Audit tools such as Teammate will be an added advantage.
Experience in carrying out audits in other areas such as Credit, Operations, Treasury, Finance within a Bank is desirable.
In- depth understanding of Bank operating environment and interlink between IT systems and business operations.
Must be a member of Information Security Audit and Control (ISACA).
Possess technical knowledge in information systems (Particularly Networks, Databases, Operating systems and general computer applications).
Having knowledge in Accounting and Audit fields will be an added advantage.
Integrity
Analytical Skills
Innovative/ Creative
Initiative
Dynamic/Adaptable
Negotiation Skills
Continuous Professional Learning/Education
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Product Manager / IP Data and Managed Services
Reporting to: Head of Commercial Management & Marketing
Range: R2U
Department: Carrier Services Division
Role Purpose: The Product Manager for IP Data and Managed Services manages the portfolio dedicated to Carrier customers to protect long-term value, increase revenue and profitability growth for the department.
It encompasses: management of the full product life cycle from development to pruning; launch of product improvement or new product lines; Products’ P&L optimization; and Product dashboard publication
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Operational (incl. Planning):
Develop and monetize IP Data Products & Managed Services as conceptualized through business development and wholesale customer needs & requirement
Manage the products portfolio lifecycle of IP Data and Managed Services by:
Improving existing Product with new features, value added services, options, …
Launch new Product developments
Preparing end of Product life
Manage and optimize Products’ P&L
Optimize costs with support of Technology, Data Support Analyst and Service Delivery Team
Optimize revenues by adopting right pricing structure and strategy so to grow volumes and develop market share
Lead Product Dashboard improvement or new development by managing Time To Market (TTM) internal process
Provide pre-sales support to the sales team by preparing the right commercialization tools to for standard offerings and leading the bid management process of non-standard solution/complex tenders
Plan 3 years Product roadmap with Pruning, introduction of new features or development of new products
Establish and maintain good relationship with Technology Division & Data Support Analyst to analyze actual Product’s performances, possible improvements, new features or services.
Academic / Professional Qualifications
Degree in engineering, data processing or business management
At least 3 years’ experience in the telecommunication industry
Good knowledge of telecom industry with preferably good understanding of data products & managed services
Excellent command of project management including product specification, and IT developments
2 to 6 years’ experience in a similar position
Professional Skills:
Team player
Customer oriented
Ability to work in transversal organisation to deliver results to the team
Excellent analytical and specification skills
Result oriented
Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail
Develop level of credibility that positions Telkom Carrier Services to collaborate on construction of customer business cases