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Chief Monitoring Officer

INSO KENYA MONITORING project:
INSO Monitoring is a new ‘INSO-lite’ concept intended to support humanitarian preparedness and response in Medium Risk contexts like Kenya. The service will activate on March 2018.
While operating with the same rigorous quality standards of a regular INSO mission, INSO Monitoring will offer a pared down service menu initially limited to:

Flash alerts and reports on all conflict and criminal incidents affecting our NGO community and on major conflict incidents and serious armed crime. We will no longer report routine crime or tribal violence unless it involves an NGO.
A monthly analytical report including data trends and mapping.

As with all INSO services, INSO Monitoring is only available to non-profit humanitarian & development NGOs (local and international) working to assist the people of Kenya.
Job Summary:
The Chief Monitoring Officer (CMO) is the head of office for INSO Monitoring in Kenya. (S)he oversees all aspects of project management, ensuring that INSO provides the best support possible to NGOs. (S)he provides leadership, coordination, representation, supervision and management in relation to all staff and services.
The CMO shall be an experienced and emotionally mature individual with advanced understanding of humanitarian operations at leadership level. (S)he must possess solid program and human resource management skills and will be a natural and confident communicator, consensus-builder and networker. Successful candidates will combine keen intellect and analytical skills with pragmatism, patience, proficiency in spoken and written English, and a good sense of humour. They will enjoy the challenge of translating strategic concepts in to workable practices in difficult environments.
Ideal candidates will come from an NGO/humanitarian background (senior management and programs), with deep knowledge and experience on the Kenya context.
Reports to:
INSO Section Director, Section 2 (Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Lake Chad Basin)
Location:
Nairobi, with occasional trips within Kenya and to INSO HQ.
Major Responsibilities:

Program management, including annual funding strategy, budget management, and contractual compliance.
Compliance with INSO’s global policy in operational and administrative areas.
Coordination of all staff and resources in the delivery of INSO services, including information and analysis products, high-level engagement, briefings, and emergency support as needed.
Staff management, including (but not limited to) recruitment, mentoring and professional development of INSO staff.
Ensuring quality, relevance, and value of INSO’s services, making changes when necessary.
Building and maintaining a strong network of relevant contacts.

Mandatory Requirements:**

Kenyan national.
Fluency in English both written and spoken.
Proven writing, editing, and analytical skills and the keenest eye for detail. *Please note that during the course of the recruitment process, o**ne relevant and substantive writing sample in English that demonstrates your analytical and report writing abilities (10 pages maximum) will be required.*
Demonstrable and significant operational NGO safety experience.
Personal and professional resilience in a fast moving, high output, quality-driven programme.
Experience in the humanitarian, and/or risk management and/or humanitarian access sectors.
Well-developed personal, organisational and team management skills and standards.
Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and principles.
Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
Graduate level education in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 8-years relevant work experience in East Africa.

Preferred Characteristics:

Relevant (recent) experience working in Somalia – ideally in an NGO safety management role or equivalent – and demonstrable understanding of the context.
Prior experience in an inter-agency role.
Employment history that reflects experience in both security and civilian fields.
Experience in staff capacity development and training.
Experience with NGO safety & security and project management, including donor relations.
Existing information networks and/or local language skills.
Minimum 2 years spent in insecure/conflict-affected environments with progressive seniority.

Key Personal Competencies:

A good listener
An effective communicator
Excellent analyst
Team player
Excellent interpersonal skills
A people manager.
Independent drive, motivation, and excellence, and ability to operate and sustainably manage staff and teams under strict systems and deadlines.

Terms & Conditions:
12-month contract with expected start date of 01 April 2018; 500,000 KES per month gross salary; *2**4 working days annual leave per annum,* *medical coverage for the employee and up to 4 dependents.*

October 25, 2024
Assistant Financial Controller

Job description
Do you have experience setting up internal projects and accounting systems? Can you create models and graphs that communicate important takeaways? Have you worked in internal finance as a business manager or comptroller, preferably for a financial services company?
Lendable is looking for an individual who can assist the Finance Director and Head of Capital Markets on firmwide / global actions. Their main responsibility will be to maintain all accounting and reporting obligations of Lendable, create internal financial analysis, manage AR/AP, approve internal spending expense and invoice management. They will also be the main contact for all due diligences and audits of Lendable as well as responsible for maintaining and updating capital markets-related documentation and assisting with prospective investor communications.
Responsibilities:

Manage all accounts receivable and accounts payable for Lendable, working in connection with our external accountants and bookkeepers in Nairobi and NY to make sure everything is accurately reflected in our general ledgers. Eventually, you will take over full control of our general ledgers and our external accountants will provide only support and prepare our tax returns.
Administer and manage our expense and invoice management system, Concur and produce reports using that system.
Handle any accounting and finance-related queries that arise from internal stakeholders and senior management and generally support the Finance Director in providing detailed reports to senior management and the board of directors of Lendable.
Keep control and manage all accounting schedules and receipts and a filing system for purposes of our year-end audit process.
Author and support the creation of monthly accounting report templates that provide insight into the management and the performance of the business and assist the Finance Director is periodic reporting to all interested parties.
Work with internal deal operations teams to make sure their reporting feeds into our general ledges where appropriate.
File monthly taxes in Kenya.
Support the Head of Capital Markets with the creation of new PowerPoint slides and periodic investor-driven marketing documents.
Be able to run simple pricing and relative value models and build a database of comparable financing deals and trades drawing from available research sources.

Competencies & Applied Values:

Project Management

Can manage internal projects to set up new internal accounting systems and procedures
Prioritizing crucial time-critical tasks to make sure deadlines are met

Artifact Creation

Can create simple yet powerful excel models that outsiders can easily understand
Can create simple and intuitive slides that tell stories

Being Demanding

Natural urgency to seek to improve our accounting and finance function
Always asking how we could provide better reporting data to internal stakeholders, management and the board of director

Strives to never make mistakes and immediately takes responsibility when they do

Rigorous Communication

Exceptional at communicating directly

Exceptional EQ

Can create models and graphs that communicate important takeaways

Integrity

Always does right by the business and seeks to make sure our procedures and processes are following generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Doesn’t hesitate to flag potentially challenging situations

Judgement

Exceptional ability to prioritize
Exceptional knack for when to escalate
Team Player
Doesn’t point fingers
Knows how to get needed resources without rubbing others the wrong way

Requirements:

5+ years of relevant accounting and bookkeeping experience (including GAAP), including up-to-date knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel modeling
2+ years in an internal finance, business manager, or comptroller role, preferably for a financial services company, like a commercial or investment bank, alternative lender, or asset manager.
Fluent in Powerpoint

October 25, 2024
Agriculture Trainer

Global Programs for Research and Training is registered as an international NGO in Kenya, wholly owned and affiliated to the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
Global Programs is recruiting for one motivated and proactive individual as an Agriculture Trainer for a research project known as Shamba Maisha. The Shamba Maisha (the Kiswahili phrase for “farming life”) study is testing the hypothesis that an agricultural and finance intervention will improve food security, prevent antiretroviral treatment failure, and improve HIV health outcomes among people living with HIV/AIDS. The position requires a six-months commitment.
The incumbent will organise participants into functional training groups, deliver the agricultural training as per the training manual, mobilize for loan down payment, and liaise with the equity bank trainer for bank specific training, coordination and communication with study staff (Study manager, Study Coordinators, and the Research Assistants)
The trainer will work with farmer groups to ensure they understand the theory and practice of vegetable production in order to improve participants’ health and nutrition and provide income for their families.
Implement Shamba Maisha trainings

Organise the enrolled participants into training groups
Clearly communicate training schedule to farmers
Select sites for trainings and field demonstrations
Prepare training materials and execute trainings
Actively participate in mobilization of down payment for the loans
Liaise with the Equity Bank Trainers to design a suitable training calendar
Maintain a clean training attendance register
Communication with the appointed Agrovet for input supply

Report Writing

Write weekly reports on training progress, challenges faced, and possible solutions
Collect and write-up case studies from trained farmers showing progress over the period
Collect farmers’ views on the training process to include in Monthly reports.

Qualifications and Experience

A Minimum Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture or Agronomy
Four years relevant hands-on experience working/training small holder farmers
Excellent knowledge of all aspects of agronomy related to the cultivation (from land preparation, planting material selection to post harvest care and sale) of high value irrigated horticultural crops, including the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers and pest control, crop rotation, intercropping, etc
Knowledge in IPM is an added advantage.
Excellent training skills including, communication, needs assessment, course development, scheduling, implementation of trainings and the training impacts
People management experience in working with partners and managing a small team
Results/Performance Orientation – proven “self-starter” who is flexible and adaptable with an entrepreneurship spirit.
Fluency in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo required

Desirable Qualities

Excellent personal communication & negotiation skills
Good report writing and communication skills
Strong analytical abilities and detail oriented
Comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel; Data entry experience preferred
Strong communication and organizational skills; detail oriented
Independent judgment and resourcefulness, understanding of the local social and geographical landscape as well as the community
Ability and desire to work in Nyanza
Clean driving license with Motor Cycle riding experience
Self-starter who is flexible, engaging and adaptable with an entrepreneurial spirit
Excellent ability to articulate complicated material to adult learners

October 25, 2024
Junior Security Consultants

Duma Works is recruiting Junior Security Consultants for our client; Silensec, a management consulting, technology services and training company specialized in information security. Silensec wants to hire full-time Junior Security Consultants to join its leading team of consultants to serve its clients in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Junior Consultant will work with and under the guidance of the Head of Security, Infrastructure Services.
About Silensec
Silensec is a leading multinational company specialized in the delivery of consultancy services, training and technology in the field of information and cyber security.
Silensec is an investor in people and the successful candidate will enjoy continuous training in order to advance the candidate’s competences and experience in the security field. Silensec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
The Interview process will require a hands-on test.
Responsibilities

Assist in the deployment and configuration of a range of security controls from leading vendors such as DLP, SIEM, WAF, database firewalls etc.
Reviewing the effectiveness of security controls and security processes.
Assisting in the delivery of vulnerability assessments.
Assisting in the development of security compliance reports such as ISO27001, PCI DSS and more.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree or a related tertiary qualification.
Minimum of one year experience in IT or Network systems security.
Working knowledge of the Linux operating system.
Added bonus: Technical certifications from leading vendors such as CISCO, Symantec, IBM, Imperva etc.

Core Skills

High levels of integrity in the conduct of personal and professional affairs.
Good communication and sound interpersonal skills.
Exceptional verbal and written skills.
Problem solving and decision making skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Deadline for application is 23rd February 2018.

October 25, 2024
Nurse

Project Summary:

The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary level of health care to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp.
MSF provides a full package of medical care through 4 primary health care units and 1 hospital (100 beds) with 24 hour emergency and OT.
Health services include curative, preventative, nutritional activities and emergency preparedness and intervention with partners.
The selected candidate will be reporting to the Medical Coordinator.
He/she will be responsible of the overall management of medical activities of the Dagahaley Refugee Camp project.
Package: Attractive package on offer with additional benefits including comprehensive health cover.
Supportive learning environment within a large, dynamic International Medical Humanitarian
Organization with dedicated career paths for proven staff.

Contract duration: 3 months contract with possibility of extension (based on performance)
Responsibilities

Know, promote, implement and follow at all times the universal hygiene standards / precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensure high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment .
Organize and carry out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, as well as assist them during consultations/ daily rounds and other medical procedures.
Ensure patients are properly received and installed in the health service. Ensures that patients with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort.
Respect medical secret and confidentiality.
Carry-out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients meaning assessment of their health state evolution, and identification of emergency situation or any deterioration,
Participate in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary
Supervise and train nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, cleaners and other related staff under his/her supervision in their work with special focus in following all appropriate protocols and procedures and ensuring team work.
Participate in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (carrying out inventories, carrying out stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover, ensuring no material is taken out of nursing area/wards without prior authorisation, checking its quality and its functioning, storage conditions, doing follow-up of expired drugs, etc.).
Carry-out and supervise administrative procedures and documents (fill in patients files, forms, consumptions, statistics, etc.), ensure an appropriate written/oral handover, and report any problematic situations and cases that may arise. fill in all necessary registers and health files, participate in data collection and keep doctors/supervisors informed.
For ER and OPD nurse, ensure triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care when necessary and referring them to the doctor.
If applicable, identify Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and refer them to the medical team, so they can receive the necessary treatment.
Knows and is aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit
Sends material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization.
Participate in the hospital platforms, departmental meetings, quality control activities like death audits, case reviews, prescription audits etc.
Ensure the registration of day to day consumption according as per procedure in place including proper cold chain management and maintenance in the department.
Emergency Preparedness (EPREP) team member: Assist in response to emergencies within the project or as required.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Kenyan national
Education: Essential recognized nurse degree/diploma Desired Bachelor in Science of Nursing
Experience: Desirable 2 years of previous experience and previous experience in other NGO’s.
Languages: English and Local language essential.
Competencies: Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service
Due to the nature of the work, an ability to speak Somali could be a strong advantage

October 25, 2024
Products Sales Manager Operations Assistants

We are seeking to recruit pro-active and self-driven individuals to fill the position of Sales Persons reporting to Sales and Marketing Manager
Job Purpose
The job holder ensures achievement of maximum sales profitability and growth within the assigned route and/or market segment by effectively selling the company’s products.Supplies and secures new business customers and distributors
Areas of Sales:
We wish to engage individuals who are familiar and are conversant with the following areas;

Route 1: Garden estate, Thome, Marurui, Balozi, Zimmerman, Kahawa west, Githurai, Kahawa Wendani, Kahawa Sukari, K.U, Juja,
Route 2: Nairobi CBD, Westlands, Ngara, Pangani, Parklands, Muthaiga
Route 3: Thindigua, Kiambu, Kiringiti, Kangoya, Ndumberi, Ruaka, Banana, Mucatha
Route 4: SuperMarkets ; Quick Mart, Tuskys, Carrefour Kenya, Choppies, Naivas, Kamindi Supermarket, Clean Shelf Super Market

When applying kindly refer to the ONE ROUTE that you are well conversant with
Key responsibilities

Generating sales opportunities by identifying appropriate business targets
Providing a professional and excellent level of customer service with existing and new customers.
Ensure timely sale of fresh milk and yoghurt to customers and distributors
Research to identify customers, sector opportunities and maintain existing ones to increase customer base
Sales and crates collection from distributors and customers
Research on competitor market and monitor trends in sales e.g. arrangement of company products in supermarket shelves
Advise on any new methods to help increase sales
Attend to customer enquiries and queries and escalate to the head of sales if necessary
Issue receipts and deliveries to distributors and customers
Pass messages and information to customers; deliver handouts of price changes to customers
Take daily orders from customers and distributors in the assigned route
Collect returns and cheques from supermarkets and sign GRN documents and invoices
Collect banking slips from distributors and ensure submission to the accounts office
Submit fresh milk and yoghurt returns to the vetting office and ensure signing of the return book on a daily basis

Minimum Requirements

Certificate or a diploma in Sales and Marketing (Or at least 2years experience in sales of Fresh Milk) N.B No degree level applicant will be considered for this position
Certificate of Good Conduct
Must have experience in a busy F.M.C.G
Flexible working hours

Renumeneration
Salaries for sales persons will be a monthly retainer and a commission percentage of the liters of milk sold per month
Women are encouraged to apply for these positions

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October 25, 2024
Messenger

Job Description
Qualifications

MUST HAVE PASSION FOR THE JOB & A TEAM PLAYER WITH GREAT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.
MUST have a warm and pleasant personality and great attitude.
Must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment and a team player.
MUST be honest, responsible and trustworthy
Must be very good in sales and marketing so as to bring in new clients.
Prior experience in a courier/logistics/transport company will be an added advantage.
Diploma/Certificate in Logistics, Marketing, Business administration or any other related field.

October 25, 2024
Administrative Officer Personal Secretary Fiscal Analyst

Job Description
Salary Scale 8
Duties and Responsibilities

Assisting the board secretary in implementing organizational strategies and policies
Assisting the board in implementing of its roles as stipulated in the county Government Act 2012 sec. 12 and County Assemblies Act 2017 sec 11 – as directed by the Assembly Clerk.
Assisting in taking board minutes, filing and tracking systems for all board correspondence and office inventory under supervision of secretary to the board.
Carrying out general office management, transport, registry, security and safety of offices
In-charge of providing fuel, repairing and maintenance of vehicles and other transport.
Provide high standards of professionalism in administrative services.
Requirements for the position
For direct appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-
Bachelor degree in social science preferably in administration from a recognized university
Holder of a management course certificate from a recognized institution

APPLICATION CRITERIA
Persons interested in filling the above position should submit applications in their own handwriting accompanied by the following documents:-

Academic and professional certificates
KRA clearance certificate
Compliance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Certificate of good conduct from the department of criminal investigation
Clearance certificate from a credit reference bureau
National ID or passport and a copy of the CV
Candidates with foreign degrees must obtain accreditation from the commission of higher education of Kenya.

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October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
Head Of Operations

Job Description
The position holders will leverage on the bank’s brand, goodwill, infrastructure, existing business and potential, to undertake operations and business in strict regulatory compliance amidst a culture of ethical inclusivity to enhance stakeholder value. The role holder will have demonstrable creative and strategic leadership and contribute to the implementation of the Bank’s financing and retail strategies
Job Responsibilities

Board Matters:

Formulation & implementation of Operations Strategic Plan
Board & Management Committees

Provide leadership in overall banking operations strategies for the Bank
Provide leadership, direction to the Operations Team including Trade Finance, Central Business Operations (clearing), Branch Operations Managers, ATM support teams.
Design and co-ordinate the development, rollout and management of innovative Banking products within the Business.
Follow through all Operations projects to ensure completion as per plan and within budget.
Overall cash management and movement within the Bank.
Branch support : Banking operations and guidance
Timely and accurate Operations reports.
Support business development by acquiring and maintaining business relations with customers and service providers.
Staff management i.e. leadership, Leave, performance and disciplinary issues and coaching of Teams under Operations.
Accountable for Operations Team’s compliance to regulations and to the Bank’s policies & procedures.
Evaluate cost/benefits, identify appropriate alternatives and make recommendations on cost effective initiatives within the Operations Department and for the business.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelors Degree in Business, or finance related field. Masters degree an added advantage.
Training on Card Management, professional Banking operations training e.g. AKIB, ACIB
Have a minimum of Eight (8) years relevant work experience in a similar position with proven result oriented track record in preparation of management accounting reports, maintaining accurate accounting records and effective control of budgets.
Experience in banking industry or a Financial institution.

Desired Qualities

Personality: A go-getter, enthusiastic, results oriented with excellent communication and social skills. A forward planner with clear focus, ardent team player, mature, reliable, hard working and able to work without supervision.
Sound knowledge of the Bank’s products and services; CBK Prudential Guidelines.
Understand the Banking Act, Central Bank Regulations, prudential guidelines Understand and implement operations processes; understand and implement strict KYC procedures.
Management ability: Responsibility and ability to grow, support and develop talent within the Operations

Remuneration
A package commensurate to the post shall be discussed and agreed with the successful candidates.

October 25, 2024