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  • Response Innovation Lab Manager Area Programs Manager (Taita Taveta) National Coordinator Gender & Disability

    Response Innovation Lab Manager Area Programs Manager (Taita Taveta) National Coordinator Gender & Disability

    Job description
    Purpose Of The Position
    To drive and prioritize the development of diverse income streams to ensure the sustainability of the Response Innovation Lab. The Lab Manager will oversee and support innovation in the country Lab through the Resilience Innovation Lab partners and by building the country wide humanitarian innovation ecosystem. He/ She will ensure innovation impact from projects in the lab, create a focus on learning, pivoting and flexibility. The position holder will find country wide humanitarian challenges, capacity, new ideas to move into projects to improve humanitarian operations in the country and share with the global Response Innovation Lab network
    Key Responsibilities;

    Lab Management

    Work with Country Lab Executive Committee to define and implement innovation strategy, projects and methodologies that envision, develop and incubate innovative ideas.
    Drive and prioritize a funding acquisition strategy to ensure the Lab has access to diverse income streams in order to execute the strategy, recruit needed staff, and ensure the sustainability of
    the Lab, support innovation projects;
    Provide full project management oversight to ensure excellence in execution of all country Lab plans and programs. Lead in project planning and coordination to ensure timely and quality implementation of all program activities.
    Focus on acceleration or scale up of projects that succeed in the lab and documentation and sharing of those which fail.
    Work with finance team to develop and monitor the project budget and ensure regular reporting to the donor.
    Work with the technical leads to provide adequate HR oversight to the project team and partners as relevant
    Serve as the main point of contact and ambassador for the Country Lab
    Manage risks for the Country Lab, discussing and mitigating these with the Executive Committee and the Global RIL team
    Facilitate entrenchment of a culture of innovation through effective cultivation of ideas, best practices, pivoting and harnessing of lessons.

    Partnership Management

    Develop partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders involving technology, commerce, innovation, humanitarian and government in the Country Lab.
    Lead in ensuring effective management of resources.
    Ensure effective partnership to bring in staff capacity and support from a range of public and private organizations to promote new types of thinking and implementation of quality programs with support from people who have the appropriate skill set.
    Lead Innovation Forum and innovation events.
    Support the development of the Country Lab Executive partners and the governance structures that support this entity
    Support the process of developing strong, strategic partnerships, coalitions and networks.

    Learning & Reporting

    Maintain accurate documentation of best practices, case studies, results, learning and impact of programs.
    Contribute to the development and testing of monitoring and evaluation tools for the different functions offered within the Lab
    Document strategic thinking, dashboard reports, status of innovation implementation and matters of partnership, leadership or management concern of the Country Lab.
    Report monthly progress to the Lab Executive Committee and the RIL Central Support Unit

    Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

    A Bachelor’s degree in International development, business administration, social policy, communications or related stud.
    A minimum of 5 years’experience in Humanitarian practice, with at least 2 years in management positions.
    A team player with leadership qualities, excellent flexible project management skills, a partnership guru with a positive attitude, organization and dependability.
    Strong leadership skills; must demonstrate ability to lead a consortium,
    Capacity to prioritize and manage a diverse range of staff members, projects and activities.
    Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
    Capable of working independently and with demonstrated experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
    Demonstrated ability to build reputation and acquire funding alongside building and overseeing diverse, contextually appropriate, impactful innovation programs
    Good oral/written and interpersonal skills.
    Confident communication and documentation skills; ability to represent the lab to a variety of stakeholders in a range of forums
    Able to work on a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.
    Demonstrates a commitment to RIL principles and values.

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  • Human Resource Officer

    Human Resource Officer

    Job Purpose:
    Reporting to the DVC and Group Human Resource Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing human resource strategies and policies that will promote and foster a work place environment consistent with the institutions values, mission, business plans and objectives.
    Responsibilities
    The duties and responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

    Coordinate the design, development and implementation of the institutions HR policies and procedures, in line with RU’s objectives.
    Assist in the cost effective recruitment of faculty and administration staff.
    Coordinate the induction/orientation of new staff in addition to planning training and development programs for all staff.
    Manage records for staff on probation and follow through on their confirmation or any other required action upon completion of probation.
    Interact with benefit providers (medical, pension etc.) regarding enrollment and changes in employee status while maintaining internal staff records on the same.
    Prepare payroll documentation including entering new staff into the payroll system, processing adjunct salaries, and computing staff final dues.
    Oversee the performance management process including dissemination of annual appraisals, following up with the various Deans and Department Heads, analyze the feedback, assist in conducting institution-wide training needs assessment and identify skills gaps from analysis of performance appraisals.
    Support the development of a performance culture through elaborate policies, processes and procedures to achieve the University strategy.
    Track and update leave records ensuring they are always accurate and well updated.
    Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing employment and statutory regulations as guided by Labour Laws; Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Labour Institutions Act, OSHA, WIBA, NSSF, NHIF etc.
    Coordinate the separation management process ensuring that proper clearance and exiting procedures are undertaken, including the necessary internal communications.
    Prepare and submit timely and accurate weekly reports to the Group Human Resource Manager.
    Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to you.

    Qualifications

    Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management or a related business degree.
    A Higher National Diploma in HR Management.
    Member of a relevant professional body.
    Previous experience in an institution of higher learning is desirable.
    Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in a high performing enterprise.
    A team player with the ability to establish understanding and rapport with colleagues across the institution.
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Senior Sales Executive Sales Executive Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Senior Sales Executive Sales Executive Pharmaceutical Technologist

    Our client is currently seeking to hire a Senior Sales Executive.
    Salary 51,000 + Commissions.
    Responsibilities

    Business development by identifying, evaluating, researching and analyzing sales opportunities and prospects in the Corporate Sector;
    Assist in the implementation of the marketing strategies;
    Facilitate increase in sales, service and productivity;
    Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and partners by providing support, information, and guidance;
    Assist resellers, vendors and partners to enhance their service offerings;
    Visiting clients to introduce products and carry out visits for after sales service or queries;
    Explain the payment and other policies pertaining to the sales to the customers;
    Before initiating a sale carrying out a background check to verify the ability of the corporate customer’s ability to pay;
    Research and implement short, mid and long term organizational strategies by being on the forefront of market trends, developments and competition;
    Recommend and implement value added solutions and product offerings;
    Make use of Enterprise CRM tools to prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information for strategy improvement;
    Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and trainings, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional associations;
    Contribute to the team effort by working together and accomplishing related results as needed;
    Ensure the payment have been received or LPO authorized before delivering the products;
    Assist in collecting the invoice payment in case of delay;
    Perform any other related duties assigned.

    Qualifications

    Have an Undergraduate Degree
    Experience of minimum 3-5 years preferably in Sales;
    Possess good Communication Skills;
    Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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  • Consultancy: Documentation and Production of Communication Material for BSIF 2018 EBTVET.

    Consultancy: Documentation and Production of Communication Material for BSIF 2018 EBTVET.

    Terms of Reference
    Scope of Work for Documentation and Communications Materials Production for BSIF 2018 Enterprise Based Technical Vocational Education and Training (EBTVET) component
    Project Background
    Save the Children with support from Save the Children UK is implementing the BSIF 2018 project in Mandera which has a key component in Enterprise Based Technical Vocational Education and Training (EBTVET). This involves apprenticeship based training for out of school youth aged between 16 and 25 years from Mandera County undergoing training for 4 to 6 months in 16 different artisan and craft skill areas at identified host business enterprises. So far the project has supported 508 youth between January 2015 and December 2017. The EBTVET is aimed at improving the knowledge and skills for the out of school youth from poor and vulnerable households through the use of local markets. The skills acquired are geared towards improving employability amongst the youth as well as stimulating growth within the local market sectors to create more employment opportunities and improved income for the largely marginalized County with a poverty index of 85.8%[
    Objectives of the consultancy

    To produce high quality communications materials for a variety of internal and external audiences which demonstrate clearly key project achievements related to improved knowledge, skills and employability amongst the target youth in Mandera West , Banisa and Mandera South Sub Counties of Mandera County
    To support Save the Children Communications manager in producing communication materials from interviews with target youth in Mandera West, South and Banissa Sub Counties.
    Target Audiences for materials producedDevelopment partners including donors, NGOs and organizations working in a similar field
    Mandera County Government actors
    Other partners/stakeholders such as business communities and government agencies including National Industrial Training Authority, Kenya Technical Trainers College, service delivery and public administration agencies
    Save the Children staff in Kenya and globally (via the Kenya CO website and SCI intranet)
    Programme beneficiaries including host trainers, trainees, graduates ,EBTVET Committees and parents.

    Scope of work

    Travel to various programme location sites in Takaba , Banissa and Elwak towns to capture high quality images, video and anecdotal information through engagement with target EBTVET youth and other stakeholders
    Package information in creative ways, and in line with Save the Children and donor (DFID) branding guidelines
    Refine and finalize the above-mentioned materials based on feedback from country office and regional office Save the Children staff
    Work closely with the PDQ Director, APM Mandera and Communications Manager in the planning and implementation of the assignment, with support to be provided by the TVET Coordinator and TVET officer based in Takaba.

    Deliverables

    Critical: Three or more short (maximum 3 minutes) human interest films that can be uploaded to Save the Children and implementing partners’ websites, YouTube, flickers, etc The clips should capture first-hand accounts of EBTVET graduates and host enterprise trainers.
    Three or more one page case studies suitable for sharing with external audiences for EBTVET graduates in Banisa, Elwak and Takaba.
    A library of images taken for use in the above-mentioned materials, which can be further used by Save the Children for future reports and publications.

    Principles

    Working in close collaboration with Save the Children, from the planning stage to ensure that key messages to be highlighted in communications materials are well understood and agreed upon.
    Liaise with Save the Children staff to ensure accuracy and endorsement.
    Communications materials produced should be based on data from programme monitoring and evaluations as well as engagement with major stakeholders involved in project implementation: beneficiaries, co-operating partners, and Save the Children.
    The materials will be produced in line with Save the Children’s organizational standards and other Save the Children operational documents

    Qualifications and competencies required
    The Consultant (individual(s), organization) should have:

    Extensive experience in producing communications materials relating to social and economic matters.
    Experience working with international organizations and/or international donors as well as in working with state institutions, NGOs and local authorities in Kenya.
    Excellent technical capacities to ensure smooth and high quality production of communications materials (including video production staff, owner of its own video production studio or a documentary proof of an access to a rented video studio, etc.) as well as to ensure that Save the Children staff capacities are built through the assignment.

    Expression of Interest
    All interested consultants/firms are requested to write an expression of interest by:

    Explaining their competences to meet the requirements of the assignment.
    Provide a detailed professional budget in Kenya Shillings (indicate daily professional rates)
    Provide tentative work-plan and duration of the assignment and when ready to undertake the assignment. Kindly note that the work-plan might be subject to revision once the consultant has been selected.
    Provide details of two referees who can be contacted to comment on the consultant’s capacity-building/training capabilities
    Provide three examples of communications materials (both printed and audio-visual) in the recent past (not more than five years).

  • Provision of external audit services for period 2017 to 2018

    Provision of external audit services for period 2017 to 2018

    Feed the Children Office in Kenya seeks proposals for provision of external audit services from independent qualified auditors for a period of 3 years. The financial years ending 30th June 2018, 30th June 2019 and 30th June 2020
    Auditor’s Responsibility

    To express an opinion on the financial statements of Feed the Children in Kenya based on an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing.
    The audit is expected to involve performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
    The audit is also expected to involve a review of the Organization’s internal controls, evaluation of the appropriateness of accounting policies used, the reasonableness of accounting estimates made as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
    The auditor will be expected to act as the organization’s tax consultant

    Qualifications of the Auditor

    Be registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and its partners must hold valid practicing certificates. A Quality Assurance Review by ICPAK is added advantage
    The firm should demonstrate that it has the capacity, capability and experience required to undertake the audit within 14-21 working days. The firm must have a physical address and valid business permit.
    The firm should hold a valid registration and tax compliance certificate.
    Bidding details
    Interested entities should submit an expression of interest with the following
    Confirmation of the Firm’s understanding of the Terms of Reference and its capacity and capability to deliver on the Terms of Reference
    Organizational profile preferably demonstrating previous experience working with Not-for-Profit donor funded organizations. The names and contact information for other, similarly sized clients of the partner and manager that will be assigned to our organization should be provided.
    The methodology, work plan and time line for undertaking and completing the assignment and deliverables
    Proof of registration with ICPAK and Partners’ Practicing Certificates;
    Financial proposal detailing proposed fees and/or expenses.
    The firm should have been in existence for at least 10 years prior to June 30th 2018

    Additional information

    The Technical Proposal shall provide the following information.
    A brief description of the firm and its affiliations with other firms or group of firms. The firm size by number of employees and number of certified employees, an outline of recent experience on assignments of a similar nature. For each assignment, the outline should indicate among other things the profiles of the staff proposed, , duration of the assignment, contract amount and firm’s involvement.
    Any comments or suggestions on the Terms of Reference, a list of services and facilities to be provided by the Client.
    A description of the methodology and work plan for performing the assignment.
    The list of the proposed staff team by specialty, the tasks that would be assigned to each staff team member and the hours.
    CVs recently signed by the proposed professional staff and the authorized representative submitting the proposal. Key information should include number of years working for the firm/entity and degree of responsibility held in various assignments during the last five (5) years.
    A detailed description of the proposed methodology, staffing and monitoring of training, if specified training as a major component of the assignment.

    Auditor Independence
    The auditor must be completely impartial and independent from all aspects of management or financial interests in Feed the Children. The auditor should not, during the period covered by the audit nor during the undertaking of the audit, be employed by, serve as director for, or have any financial or close business relationships with any senior participant in the management of Feed the Children. The Auditor should disclose any relationship that might possibly compromise his/her independence.
    NB: The Technical Proposal shall not include any financial information. Financial proposal be sent as a different document and should include billing rates by different classes of professional personnel.

  • Senior Developer (FinTech / Blockchain / CryptoCurrency / mobile solutions / payment gateways), Nairobi, Kenya

    Senior Developer (FinTech / Blockchain / CryptoCurrency / mobile solutions / payment gateways), Nairobi, Kenya

    Job description
    Ref: MIM
    Duties & Responsibilities:

    You will play an important part in the implementation and development of the organisations systems.
    Responsible for assigned systems tasks and application maintenance.
    Obtain a good understanding of the systems and structures of the organisations mobile services, and new technology.
    Ability to travel on short term international assignments.
    Good written and oral communication skills.

    Education & Experience Required:

    Cryptocurrency and block chain technologies.
    JAVA programming skills.
    Excellent hands-on proficiency with MySQL, Linux.
    Mobile telecoms industry knowledge such as SMSC, USSD, STK, HTML5, billing and mobile phone technology.
    Server networking and VPN configuration experience.
    Hardware configuration experience
    Excellent skills with Unix/Linux system administration and VMWare
    High competence with JBOSS v. 4.44 or higher.
    In-depth knowledge of Load Balancing Systems.
    Self-motivated, result driven, team player. Understands deadlines.
    Degree in IT and/or software engineering.
    Min. 6 years working experience in technology environment.

    Start date: ASAP
    Number of people reporting to this position: 3 Developers (This may increase)
    Salary: 250k KES / 2500 USD per month

  • Lab Technician

    Lab Technician

    We are a leading Engineering firm seeking to recruit the following position.
    Department: Engineering Department
    Reports To: Materials Engineer
    Responsibilities (KPAs) :

    Going out to site to obtain samples.
    Conduct the testing.
    Write reports and provide feedback to the laboratory Manager/ Materials Engineer.
    Planning and managing the laboratory and its staff.
    Assisting in advanced and new testing methods.
    Resolving problems – especially with unusual soil and aggregate samples- and special concrete mix designs.
    Attend contract planning and site meetings when special construction material related matters are discussed and other duties that may be allocated to you from time to time by the Resident Engineer/Project Director.

    Qualifications:

    Diploma in Civil Engineering (Mandatory).
    5 years and above experience.

    Person Specifications:
    Strategic thinker, Results oriented, People management skills, Multi-tasking, Self-motivated, Energetic, Team player with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.

  • Sales Representative

    Sales Representative

    Job description
    Do you have a proven track record of closing high grossing sales deals? Are you a good communicator, strong listener and tech savvy with strong experience using CRM systems? Does the idea of selling a relatively new service to corporates excite you?
    The B2B Sales Associate will be reporting directly to the Sales Manager in lead generation and closing B2B deals. The lead is responsible for selling Eneza’s learning platform to corporates to drive revenue goals for Eneza at the same time placing them closer to their B2C clients.
    Responsibilities:

    Identifies development potential leads by studying current business within the education industry as well as prospective industries; identifying and evaluating additional needs; analyzing opportunities.
    Initiates sales process by building relationships; qualifying potential; scheduling appointments.
    Develops sales by making initial presentations and demos; explaining product and service enhancements and additions; introducing new products and services as well as demonstrating relevant use cases
    Closes sales by building connections and robust network, overcoming objections and managing timelines and expectations; preparing contracts. Owning and managing customer success once a deal has been closed. This involves working closely with the tech, product, marketing and customer care teams
    Contributes information to sales strategies by evaluating current product results; identifying needs to be filled; monitoring competitive products; analyzing and relaying customer reactions
    Continuously create and implement brand strategies
    Consistently follow up with all sales and marketing team members, keeping them accountable to marketing goals during a given time period
    Creating and experimenting with strategic new sales and marketing mediums
    Working to meet sales targets set by the country director. Providing recommendations on strategies to meeting set targets after reviewing trends, data and projections
    Working with required CRM tools as determined by Eneza tracking leads, deals and sales stages at every point in time

    Skills:

    Ability to generate an average of $180,000 in sales revenue on an annual basis and close at least 2 deals within a period of 7 months
    Responsible for sales support activities such as: exhibitions, conferences, customer visits and meetings
    Responsible for registration and reporting of sales activities using sales tools in accordance with reporting requirements
    Ability to work with any CRMs tracking leads and dealsCan effectively communicate with both business and technical team
    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
    Promote and execute renewal of contracts
    Responsible for reporting customer feedback according to applicable quality standard policy
    Strong Analytical and technical skills
    Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
    Ability to work in fast paced environment
    Detail oriented and not letting tasks fall within the cracks
    Ability to work independently and within a team environment
    Effective decision making skills
    Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

    Education & Experience:

    Degree level education or equivalent.
    Should have worked in an organization that has a net turnover of $ 500,000 per annum.
    People management experience.
    Work Experience: 5+ years’ sales/ account management experience.
    Should be willing to travel

  • Area Sales Executive Waiter / Waitress

    Area Sales Executive Waiter / Waitress

    Our client is a financial provider registered in 2013. It is amongst the most convenient micro finance institution in Kenya through the provision of alternative sources of finances for the enhancement of the growth of its 5,000 plus clients.
    Being a technology and innovation subsidiary, our client is tasked with asset finance targeting daily income earners, mainly the boda boda sector.
    Job Purpose
    The Area Sales Executive will be assigned a specific territory with a minimum 1,000 boda boda riders, the job purpose is to:

    Map the boda boda riders
    Identify key stake holders/officials of the various boda boda groups
    Create rapport, enrol and commence registration while ensuring daily payments are maintained.
    The Area Sales Executive will be assigned daily target for enrolment of the boda boda riders
    Ensuring daily payments for all for registered accounts while keeping these accounts abreast with new developments.

    Roles & Responsibilities:

    Organizing of meetings with the boda boda officials and the riders, introducing the Picky Peak project
    Presenting the products and their series of distribution to the riders explaining in details the process and timelines before one is awarded with each particular product.
    Registration-involves recruitment of new members/customers which involves payment of Ksh.200
    Payments-Starts immediately after payment of the initial registration fee of 200 shillings and it continues for the next 3 months. Consistent payment gets you a smart phone and an insurance cover.
    Follow ups-this happens to ensure that all payments are made consistently (daily) without failure. Done by the Area Business Developers.
    Research-Conducting of an intensive study on any other possible initiatives/industries the company can get itself into in future with similar arrangements with boda boda riders.

    Desired Qualifications

    2 years proven work experience as a Sales Executive
    Experience working with a high performance strategy
    Knowledge Microsoft Office Suite
    An ability to understand and analyse sales performance metrics
    Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills
    Strong communication skills
    Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude
    Degree in Sales and marketing, Business Administration or relevant field

    Essential Attributes

    Takes initiative
    Works well with all kinds of people
    Remains calm under pressure

    Working Conditions

    To work under high pressure environment
    To be able to work long hours including weekend and public holidays if and when duty calls

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