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Country Director, Kenya

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Kenya Country Director. Established in 2006, the IPA Kenya office employs nearly 500 staff members and manages a large number of complex research projects. IPA Kenya is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with offices in Busia and Siaya. IPA Kenya has an established strong presence in the local research environment with governmental, International Organizations, Private and NGO partners. This position provides a unique opportunity to be closely involved in cutting-edge policy-relevant research and work with top academics in the field of experimental economics, education, health, water and sanitation and agricultural research.
The Country Director will work with IPA Global and key stakeholders to set the strategic direction of the office and oversee multiple simultaneous impact evaluations in a range of sectors. The position requires close interaction with academic researchers, donors, local government agencies, and other NGOs. The Country Director, assisted by the IPA Kenya Senior Management Team, will provide overarching oversight of all project and office operations, including finance, human resources, operations and research. The position requires experience in research, partner management, grants and contracts management.
Responsibilities
Oversee and initiate high-quality research

Oversee project design and budgeting during the proposal stage to ensure evaluations meet IPA standards and costing structure
Manage relationships with and provide services to Principal Investigators (academic researchers)
Ensure that IPA research, including data collection is implemented according to IPA’s research protocols and data quality standards and Principal Investigator’s direction
Provide research management for IPA project teams
Oversee the management of project budgets and donor reporting with support of the Finance Manager, in coordinating with IPA’s global Grants team on all ongoing research grants and studies
Build systems and structures to build staff capacity and ensure overall data quality; including spearheading skills training for staff
Work to incorporate best practices and lessons learned in research and operations by other IPA offices and research affiliates
Ensure project audits are systematically carried out while ensuring remedial action is taken as required/proposed

Policy Impact

Responsible for leading IPA’s policy impact in Kenya; including evidence dialogue and dissemination as well as research collaborations for policy and oversight of the development of a policy engagement plan.
Develop and maintain high-level relationships with partners in the Government of Kenya, including Ministries of Health, Education, Agriculture, and the Office of the President
Cultivate relationships, studies, and new partnerships in sectors that are prioritized by IPA Kenya’s policy engagement
Engage government partners to identify research questions of interest and priority to key leadership and cultivate potential research projects in those areas

Develop and implement IPA Kenya’s strategic plan, in line with IPA’s global plan and mission.

Identify priority research questions and key concerns for policy makers and initiate and manage the development of corresponding new research proposals
Develop new relationships in order for the country office to maximize its impact
Lead and initiate project development with researchers, funders and partner organizations
Ensure a balanced country office structures that can be supported by incoming revenues

Ensure sound operations of IPA Kenya

Oversee and manage a team of Research Managers, (Senior) Research Associates and Field Managers, whose responsibilities include project design and implementation, data collection, data management and analysis, and reports
Oversee and manage Finance Manager, Human Resources Manager and Deputy Country Director
Coordinate office and country-wide meetings and trainings, in coordination with the Research Managers
Develop and oversee office administration, including human resources, information technology, project budgets and accounting; and hiring of long-term IPA staff in the country program

Oversee finances for IPA Kenya

Ensure proper compliance with financial procedures, approve expenditures, make accurate projections and ensure overall compliance
Strengthen finance systems to ensure the systems are robust for country program growth and compliant with strict donor requirements (e.g., USAID, DFID)
Ensure IPA Kenya complies with the Kenya Government and NGO board Statutory requirements.

Mitigate and manage risks

Set security standards and parameters for work and ensure that IPA Kenya staff follow security measures
Monitor security concerns for IPA operations and act as primary contact in crisis management
Take steps to mitigate risk and to safeguard the organization’s reputation
Oversee safety and security and ensure organizational legal compliance
Manage work permit applications and renewals for international staff

Manage external relations

Represent IPA Kenya in national and local government agencies and partner organizations, including presentations on IPA’s work in Kenya and globally
Strengthen local presence of IPA in Kenya
Manage relationships with current and potential IPA partner organizations.
Oversee capacity building of local development partners in evidence-based policy making and rigorous impact evaluations
Work closely with IPA Kenya’s regional partner, J-PAL Africa, on research, policy and capacity building.
Oversee targeted dissemination, encourage scale up of successful projects

Qualifications

Strong oral and written communication skills in English is required.
Master’s degree in international affairs, international public policy, development economics, or field related to international economic development
A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience
Previous J-PAL/IPA work experience or experience developing new RCTs or working with researchers on RCTs highly desired.
Successful experience leading teams of similar size (300 full time staff)
Experience living and working in Africa /Kenya is desired
Knowledge of human resource and financial management
Experience with budgeting and project planning
Passion for connecting rigorous research to policy makers and practitioners and communicating what works and what does not work in development
Ability to lead a large and complex country program and oversee rigorous impact evaluations
Commitment to leading a diverse team and building staff capacity
Ability to communicate effectively across cultures with multiple stakeholders including international and local academic researchers, government officials, NGO partners, enumeration teams, and study participants
Excellent management and organizational skills and ability to work independently
Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player
Quantitative research skills/ experience and a familiarity with randomized controlled trials is preferred

October 25, 2024
Assistant Propagation Foreman

Job Description
Job Duties:

Responsible for order process, quality control.
In charge of all growing and cultural techniques to support continuous improvement of quality plant material
Responsible for growing activities in an assigned section of the rooting house; including irrigation, pest control; and monitoring and maintaining climate as directed.
Participate in quality and productivity improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Degree in Horticulture or General Agriculture
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in propagation of cutting (ornamental and bedding plants)
Experience in bed and balcony growing.
Should be above 30 Years.

October 25, 2024
Sales Manager

The Role
We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to join a fast growing and market leading brand. The candidate will need to lead and inspire a field based team dispersed over a wide geographical area.
As well as meeting the job-specific and professional requirements of the role, the applicant will be evaluated on their attitude and their fit with the company. We are looking for someone who will share our passion for what the company represents.
Job Description
Objective: The sales team manager is responsible for driving the performance of the sales team to meet Vital Sales targets. You will work closely with senior management to set targets, review performance and ensure your sales team leaders and representatives maintain and increase sales of Vital Products.
Key Responsibilities
Promoting Brand Leadership and Distribution

Vital is a premium product. The brand represents an approach that strives to improve animal health in a way that benefits livestock and farmers alike. The calibre, behaviour and knowledge of the Sales Team is as much a part of the brand as the product. You will ensure that Sales Team Leaders and Representatives conduct themselves in such a way that reinforces our brand. Central to this is promoting best practice and high standards in farming, as well as promoting the product.
You will ensure that Team Leaders and Reps are continuously pushing to expand our distribution network by promoting the brand not just to distributors, but to end users.
You will ensure that your Sales Team are properly trained and clear on the message we are delivering to our market
You will ensure that Team Leaders are relentlessly and continuously expanding the reach of our distribution by promoting the Vital brand beyond existing distribution channels
You will ensure that the sales team organise regular farmer’s events and other promotional activities.
You will use qualitative and quantitative methods to measure sales team performance and behaviour

Planning and Goal Setting

National sales targets are set by the CEO in collaboration with the Vital Sales General Manager. You will be expected to translate national targets to regional targets and then to individual promoter and customer targets.
On a monthly basis, review forecasts sales against actual sales and work with the General Manager to set revised targets.
You will need to develop and put forward monthly tactical plans detailing how your team will achieve these targets, what activities are going to take place and what visits, meetings and activities you will participate in.
You will look to expand the existing distribution network by either positioning new sales personnel or expanding the remit of existing personnel
You will ensure that data from the Sales Team is captured and in a useful format to feedback into the planning cycle.

Management

You will manage the sales team by setting clear goals and making sure they all know what is expected of them. This should be done on a continuous basis punctated by formal reviews every month. You will also ensure the sales team deliver on all management and administrative requirements required by other functions in the business.
Monitor performance across a number of KPIs. This will include farmer training and stockists events, SKUs sold, performance per promoter, region and area, as well as visits to distributors, stockists and farms.
On a continuous basis review their performance and provide regular feedback and encouragement. On a monthly basis formally review sales team performance by analysing the variance between actual and forecast results.
Keep a close eye on day-to-day activities by reviewing sales reports, routes travelled and visit undertaken. You will do this by making good use of company tracking and mobile CRM system but you will underpin this by regular field visits, phone calls and reports.
You will continuously look to identify new markets and sales opportunities and provide recommendation on new areas to open up and develop.
You will pay particular attention to those reps who are over-performing and those who are under-performing, rewarding the former and providing the necessary training and guidance to the latter.
You will ensure that reports from the sales team are useful, targeted and structured to convey the right information.

Requirements:

Bachelor in Business, Sales & Marketing or related field would be a preferable
A clean and valid driving licence
A proven ability to manage a sales team and to achieve sales quotas preferably in FMCG.
An interest in the livestock sector and an aptitude to acquire new skills and knowledge of the sector
Good technical skills in report writing and understanding and manipulating spreadsheets
Excellent communication and leadership skills

Remuneration: Will be assessed according to experience and skill level

October 25, 2024
Deputy Procurement & Logistics Manager

Position Summary: The Deputy Procurement and Logistics Manager will work closely with the Procurement and Logistics Manager and the entire Procurement / Logistics team in the AHADI Nairobi Office to ensure that program activities and operational needs are supported to achieve the above noted program objectives.
The work of the Deputy Procurement and Logistics Manager requires highly developed collaboration and networking skills, exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility.
Reports to: Procurement and Logistics Manager
Interrelationships: The incumbent liaises with the other members of the procurement department, the Senior Program Officer / Program Officers / Regional Coordinators / Senior Grants Manger/Grants Mangers as appropriate in the course of his/her duties.
Key Responsibilities

Primary deputy to the Procurement and Logistics Manager.
Assists with procurement processes for all grant activities and AHADI operations ensuring compliance with RF SUNY and USAID regulations, policies and procedures;
Works closely with procurement assistants to identify goods and services to be procured for the project;
In collaboration with the entire operations team, determines the most appropriate procurement requirements;
Manages procurement processes for all grant activities and AHADI operations;
Identifies goods and services to be procured for the project;
Carries out assigned procurement activities in accordance with USAID and State University of New York procedures and regulations;
Ensures the most appropriate procurement methods to ensure that compliance and transparent processes are utilized;
Supports programmatic and technical aspects of the program as needed, including but not limited to, the following: seeking, contacting, and interacting with vendors, NGOs, Government agencies, and private sector representatives;
Support the Procurement/Logistics team with logistical support for delivery of goods and services to grantees;
Coordinates and arranges flights for all staff and manages accounts with the organization’s travel agents;
Supervises the preparation of project reports and deliverables from the procurement team, and ensures that updates are provided on the status and progress of grantee deliveries;
Provide support to program teams on field trips ensuring that field level arrangements are made to include flight reservations, accommodation, transportation, communications and other services/goods as needed.;
Assists visiting USG and RF SUNY staff members and other dignitaries as appropriate in arranging travel and accommodation, in the scheduling and facilitation of meetings and in providing updates and briefings on the evolving environment in country.
Mentors, Trains and develops the skills of new procurement staff members.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Deputizing the Procurement Manager’s Role:
The procurement and Logistics Assistant Manager will support the Procurement Manager under the following responsibilities:

Act as the point of contact for procurement department in the absence of the procurement manager.
Assign procurement tasks to the Procurement officers as may be required from time to time.
Ensure that the procurement tracker is updated on a weekly basis.
Oversee management of the inventory to ensure compliance with USAID regulations on the same.

Qualifications

University degree in Business Administration or appropriate field.
Eight – ten years’ experience working in a complex and challenging procurement or related environment.
Experience in logistics and coordination with travel agencies for flights.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Previous experience working in a USAID funded project.
In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.
English language fluency required.

Skills and Abilities

Diplomacy and negotiation when working with community and Government representatives.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to identify institutional needs e.g. capacity gaps and design appropriate interventions
Project cycle management.
Strong interpersonal communication skills i.e. ability to build strong relationships with partner counties.
Good management skills.

October 25, 2024
Prescription / Specifying Engineer Contractor Account Manager – Kenya Customers Projects Technical Leader – Kenya

Schneider Electric Kenya seeks a highly qualified Prescription Engineer to deploy all prescription actions with the assigned consultants. The role will be responsible for Promoting visibility of Schneider in the local consultant network while ensuring achievement of the short-term & long-term project goals.
Key Responsibilities:

Deploy all prescription actions with consultants assigned, in order to maximize the business with them
Bring Schneider solutions directly to customers and understand customers’ needs
Build and secure relationship with Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) consultants in East African Markets
Promote visibility of Schneider in the local consultant network
Be a technical expert for Power Consultation business unit
Align the goals and strategies to accomplish short-term & long-term projects being specified
Build customer’s relationship with clear interaction and engagement
Have a clear view of customer channel and create opportunities for solution deployment
Regularly conduct training, coordinate with Marketing team to organize seminar/product launching for consultant network
Regularly update sales team on new knowledge of products, international/local standards to improve technical competency of the team
Report clearly on all activities as and when required

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills Set:

University degrees – Electrical Engineer
Minimum 7 years’ sales and prescription experience, preferably in Mechanical & Electrical consultant business
Have knowledge in project sales and project management
Proven network reference with Mechanical & Electrical consultant network
Strong knowledge on the design local and international standards
Good understanding of Schneider-Electric’s products and competitors’ is an added advantage
Accreditation and Affiliation with international Standards body and Engineering Institutes.
Able to work independently and responsibly with minimal supervision
Willing to travel frequently
Fluent in spoken and written English
Good presentation skills

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October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
Financial Controller

Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced financial controller, undertaking all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures.
As well as meeting the job-specific and professional requirements of the role, the applicant will be evaluated on their attitude and their fit with the company. We are looking for someone who will share our passion for what the company represents.
Our vision is to be Africa’s most effective, trusted and reliable partner for improving animal health and well-being. Behind this vision is the belief that we can make a dramatic impact on the quality of lives of thousands of farmers in the region.
Responsibilities
Objective: You will be required to manage all finance and accounting operations. This will include meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements, directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and reporting variances, and preparing monthly financial statements.
Management and Control

You will oversee the personnel and operations of the accounting staff as well as outsourced activities.

Personnel

You will manage the personnel in the accounting department
You will conduct regular performance reviews and set quarterly team and individual targets
Assess individual training and development needs

Operations

Ensure routine accounting tasks are carried out smoothly
Manage projects and communication using the standard company tools
Oversee the accounting operations of any subsidiary or related companies
Maintain a system of accounting policies and procedures
Oversee the activities of any supplier functions

Planning

Coordinate the creation of an annual budget and test it for achievability
Calculate variances between the actual and budgeted results and report the reasons for the variances to management.

Transactions

You will ensure that your team processes all transactions correctly, this includes supplier invoices, billing to customers, payroll and cash receipts and disbursements.
You will also ensure that proper controls are in place to ensure transactions are properly processed, recorded and archived.

Accounts Receivable

Issue invoices to customers when goods have been sold and ensure there are adequate stocks in inventory.
Collect accounts receivable promptly and ensure proper management of debtors.
Record and deposit cash receipts promptly.

Accounts Payable

Process payroll information with the minimal of errors and issue compensation payments to employees by scheduled pay dates
Ensure that supplier invoices are paid and properly recorded for tax purposes on the designated date. Where it benefits the company and where possible take advantage of early payment discounts.
Make scheduled debt payments as needed.

Controls and Systems

Maintain a comprehensive system of controls over all accounting functions.
Maintain a chart of accounts that fulfils the record keeping needs of the business.
Complete bank reconciliations for all bank accounts at regular intervals
Maintain an orderly filing system for all paper-based accounting records including a system of document archiving and document destruction.
Maintain and operate an adequate accounting package.

Reporting and Compliance
You will ensure that management reporting and financial analysis for the Senior Management team out in an accurate and timely manner. You will also ensure that the company complies with Government reports, debt covenants and accounting standards
Management Reporting

Compile and issue accurate financial statements on a timely basis
Measure the financial and operational performance of the business and report this information in ongoing reports
Where necessary, use data analytic techniques, including dashboard and data visualisation to present complex data sets.
Prepare financial analysis for the Senior Management Team

Financial Reporting

Assist in the preparation of the company’s annual report
Provide information needed by outside auditors to examine the company’s financial statements and accounting system
Manage all KRA and Government enquiries or investigations into our accounts.

Compliance

Comply with all tax filing, VAT and reporting payments requirements
Monitor the company’s compliance with debt covenants and warn management of any breaches
Comply with GAAP and other relevant standards

Key Relationships
Reports to: CFO / CEO
Supervises: Accounts Supervisor (and accounting team)
Requirement

Proven working experience as a Financial controller
5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
Advanced degree in Accounting
CPA or CMA preferred
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Experience with creating financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
Sound management skills

October 25, 2024
Training and Support Executive

Job Details:
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Department, the Training and Support Executive will be responsible for training of all direct and agent shops staff. The executive must therefore possess excellent knowledge of all company products and platforms. S/he must be knowledgeable on bonuses and promotions as well as handling Agents’ commissions and reconciliation processes. S/he must be continuously informed on current and emerging trends in the company and industry. S/he will be based in Nairobi but will be required to travel upcountry. Experience in the industry is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Executive will be required to:

Train all direct and agent shops staff.
Support all agent shops during start-up week.
Report to the Line Manager all cases of underperformance.
Conduct refresh training for underperforming shops identified by Area Managers.
Clearly communicate to internal and external clients on all company products and platforms, and be able to sell and cross sell products.
Maintain awareness of all company bonuses and promotions and communicate the same.
Ensure proper dissemination of Agents’ commissions and reconciliation processes.
Ensure proper procedures are followed by agent shops to report any issue.
Follow the training program and schedule as per the directions provided by the line manager.
Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL SET & QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent people and sales skills and ability to work with people from different part of the country.
Minimum qualifications, Diploma. Bachelor Degree is an added advantage.
Must have clear understanding of online gaming products and platforms; gaming bonuses and promotions.
Must be updated on industry trends.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organization skills.
Must be self-motivator and self-starter.
Solid time management skills.
Must be able to effectively deal with people at all levels inside and outside of the company.
Ability to multitask and successfully operate in a fast paced, team environment.
Must adapt well to change and successfully set and adjust priorities as needed.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (intermediate Word, basic Excel).

October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
COHO/Dentist

Job description
Will perform among other functions;-

Extraction
Fillings
Root canal treatment
Scaling and polishing
Taking impressions
And any other dental treatment as expected of the profession

Required qualifications

Academic & Professional Qualifications from a well-recognized institution.
Registered with Oral Health Association of Kenya
At least 3 years experience in a busy Dental clinic.

October 25, 2024