Jobs Kenya

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  • Accounts Assistant

    Accounts Assistant

    Job Description
    The successful applicant will be detail oriented, have high energy, results oriented with a “can do” attitude” and possesses excellent communication skills.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Ensure safe custody of company cheque books, legal documents and vehicle logbooks.
    Ensure prompt receipting of all cash, cheque and credit card sales proceeds as collected.
    Ensure prompt banking of all cash and cheque collections on daily basis.
    Monitor and control receipts for counter sales activities and ensure posting to the cash book.
    Monitor all counter sales activities ensuring that proceeds thereof are banked promptly and complete.
    Receive and check Counter Sales Reports and prepare timely payment to respective beneficiaries.
    Prepare payment vouchers and write cheques as required.
    Update cash books on daily basis ensuring positive bank balance is maintained at all times.
    Process payment vouchers and receipts in SAP and ensure accuracy of cash transactions data in the system.
    Prepare monthly reconciliation of GL cash accounts to Cashbooks.
    Handle operational/office petty cash and reimbursements.
    Maintain proper filling system for receipts, cheque payments and bank statements and correspondence.
    Follow up and ensure all outstanding debtor balances are received within agreed credit terms.
    Receipt debtor payments and allocate in the system.
    Prepare weekly aged debt analysis report and discuss with the CFO.
    Prepare and despatch monthly customer statements and reconcile debtor accounts.
    Maintain customer files, update billing matrix and advise management when contracts are due for renewal.
    Any other duty that might be assigned to you by management from time to time.

    Qualifications Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

    Professional Qualification:

    At least CPA (2).

    Experience:

    At least 1 year relevant working experience. Proficiency in accounting software.

  • Maintenance Officer Cateress Accountant Security Officer Administrative Clerk / Assistant

    Maintenance Officer Cateress Accountant Security Officer Administrative Clerk / Assistant

    Job Description
    Requirements

    Certificate in KCSE/KCPE
    Have Artisan or Grade 1 in Building Course
    Be computer literate
    Have relevant work experience of at least 3 years
    Minimum age of Twenty Five (25) years
    Have current certificate of Good Conduct

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  • Social Media Manager Creative Designer

    Social Media Manager Creative Designer

    Job Description

    Generate, edit, publish and share daily content (original text, images, video or HTML) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action
    Set up and optimize company pages within each platform to increase the visibility of company’s social content
    Moderate all user-generated content in line with the moderation policy for each community
    Create editorial calendars and syndication schedules
    Continuously improve by capturing and analyzing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, and then acting on the information
    Collaborate with other departments (customer care, sales etc) to manage reputation, identify key players and coordinate actions
    Build and execute social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification

    Qualifications

    Proven working experience in social media or related field at least three years
    Excellent consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills
    Demonstrable social networking experience and social analytics tools knowledge
    Adequate knowledge of web design, web development, CRO and SEO
    Knowledge of online marketing and good understanding of major marketing channels
    Positive attitude, detail and customer oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability
    Fluency in English
    BS in Communications, Marketing, Business, New Media or Public Relations

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  • Team Leader for Monitoring and Evaluation for the Somalia Humanitarian, Health and Resilience Programmes of DFID (MESH II)

    Team Leader for Monitoring and Evaluation for the Somalia Humanitarian, Health and Resilience Programmes of DFID (MESH II)

    EXPERTISE REQUIRED
    For the Monitoring and Evaluation for the Somalia Humanitarian, Health and Resilience Programmes of DfID (2018 – 2022), we are looking for a Team Leader.
    Qualities we expect from the Team Leader:

    Demonstrable expertise in delivering a monitoring and evaluation programme of a similar size and complexity in a full time in-country position in a fragile and conflict affected country;
    Experience of leading high level engagement with key government, UN, international non-governmental organisation and national organisation stakeholders, with sound understanding of the local Somalia context;
    Strong team leadership and organisational management skills;
    A clear vision for managing risks relevant to the Somalia context;
    A sound knowledge of the Somalia and Horn of Africa context;
    Ability to demonstrate innovation in projects delivery;
    Demonstrable expertise in independent monitoring and impact evaluation for complex humanitarian and health programmes in fragile and conflict affected countries at scale;
    Evidence of key long-term personnel with an appropriate mix of national (Somalia) and international expertise with ability to deliver the ToR full time in-country presence;
    Evidence of contacts and networks, communications and liaison with stakeholders. Demonstrable evidence of published evaluations and / or academic humanitarian and health policy
    Demonstrable skills and experience in designing, developing and implementing innovative IT on-line monitoring systems for, and in humanitarian and health programming
    Previous work experience with DfID is highly desirable

    This is a full time position based in Nairobi – Kenya.

  • Community Health Technical Advisor

    Community Health Technical Advisor

    Job description
    Role Purpose:
    The Community Strenghtening Technical Advisor takes overall responsibility of community health services in Afya Halisi project. Afya Halisi is a USAID funded five year project which aims to deliver quality, integrated services in the areas of family planning (FP), reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH), nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in the focus counties of Kitui, Migori, Kakamega and Kisumu.The Community Strengthening TA will provide technical oversight to the community program with the aim of strengthening of the community platform for demand creation, health promotion and delivery of quality RMNCAH, Nutrition and WASH community services. With her/his duty station in Migori County, the community strengthening TA will provide technical support and leadership to service delivery teams in the 4 Afya Halisi counties and from time to time as may become necessary, provide technical support to MOH. In collaboration with project team and partners, the position will support the design and implementation of evidence based high impact interventions. He/she will be responsible for preparation of annual work plans, capacity building of project and MoH staff, quality implementation of interventions and effective coordination of the program with collaborating partners. He/she will work with other project staff and field teams to support area level advocacy for community health services.
    Contract Duration: 1 Year QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Advanced university degree in the social/behavioural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research.
    Minimum five years of relevant professional work experience in the development, planning and management of social development programmes with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.
    Experience in community mobilisation and child participation within the development context. Experience working with the Kenya Community Health Strategy and KQMH is an added advantage
    Demonstrable commitment to health and development and to the right of the poorest to quality health and health services, with strong experience of health programming and advocacy activities
    Demonstrated experience of developing effective working relationships with senior stakeholders from government agencies, international organisations, donors, NGO, academics and opinion-leaders, including successful advocacy and influencing.
    Demonstrated effectiveness in behaviour change communication.
    Successful use of media and other communication strategies for social development.
    Proven experience in advocacy.
    Strong expertise and understanding of key issues in the field of health, such as health financing, health system strengthening, the right to health and health service delivery.
    Excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English and strong inter-personal and advisory skills
    Experience capacity building community health Assistants, Community health volunteers
    Experience strengthening community based health information system (CBHIS)
    Knowledge of the local county context strongly preferred.

    Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
    Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

  • Inside Sales Representative for English Africa

    Inside Sales Representative for English Africa

    Job description
    Responsibilities

    Provides sales support and with greater account responsibility in an assigned territory/account.
    Conducts field visits.
    With little supervision, proactively contacts customers and sells services.
    Completes lead follow-up within assigned area of responsibility.
    Establishes professional working relationships with the client and seeks out new opportunities in account Proactively sells services contract renewals on existing medium business accounts to achieve highest levels of customer satisfaction (direct and indirect customers)
    Proactively reviews account activities in pursuit of new business or up-selling opportunities.
    Owns personal order target
    Customer contact for all contract enquiries, negotiating and closing for all assigned contracts.
    Partner with Sales Team to develop and execute account plans through the management and coordination of sales activities.
    Demonstrates breadth and depth of knowledge to position and map the company’s capabilities that align to client business objectives and initiatives.
    Execute campaign follow- up and lead management.
    Responsible for pipeline and forecast responsibility in accordance with business process. Consistently maintains a 6- month rolling pipeline and meets Inside Sales Rep led goals set by segment management.
    Collaborates with BU delivery organizations to support client engagement and service in the account.
    Proactively manages key partner relationships to strengthen overall solution capabilities and drive greater client value.
    Ownership and accountability for Pointnext Services order management activity, order acceptance and revenue management to ensure renewal/conversion management in value & time.
    Acts as a point of escalation and collaborates with other functions to drive resolution of operational issues of high complexity, in support of the customer/partner requirements.
    Education And Experience
    Four year university/ Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
    Typically 2+ years of selling experience (within IT industry is an advantage)

    Knowledge And Skills

    Proven results in clearly articulating the company’s value propositions and solution discussions with customers that have led to multiple wins or success for the company.
    Consistently demonstrates proactive activities within accounts to uncover new business and take ownership for new opportunities.
    Experiences in managing end-to-end sales processes in deals.
    Demonstration of ability to present value solutions to customers.
    Strong presentation, communication and negotiation skills
    Excellent communication skills (e.g. written, verbal, presentation); mastery in English and local language

    Competences

    Strong ability to collaborate and network with other groups and functions to reach business objectives, in support of the customer/partner requirements
    Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with external customers/partners
    Impact/Scope
    Works independently on medium to larger deals (direct and indirect deals)
    Account responsibility with quota.
    Works in assigned territory/ account.
    Works with partners and direct customers mainly from the office, occasionally expect to carry out customer visits

    Complexity
    Works under limited supervision.
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

  • Software Engineer

    Software Engineer

    Job description
    WHO YOU ARE:
    You are a self-learner who is able to work in a high pressure environment? You thrive on the success of delivering high quality software products. You are innovative, creative, a problem solver, and can think out of the box when it comes to designing and developing solutions. You have a thirst for continuous improvement in everything you do. You believe that the work you do every single day will make people’s lives, work and play better.
    WHAT YOU WILL DO

    Ability to lead workshops to gather requirements and business needs and provide
    Develop and Maintain User interfaces for mobile applications with the latest Technologies ( Android , Kotlin , React, NativeScript )
    Build prototypes at tech scoping stage of projects.
    Ensuring high performance on mobile and desktop
    Writing tested, idiomatic, and documented Android ,JavaScript, HTML and CSS
    Cooperating with the back-end developer in the process of building the RESTful API
    Communicating with external web services
    Desire to work in an Agile / SCRUM based delivery models
    Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, etc. to ensure solutions are designed to meet business needs
    Working with Front-End Engineers , to develop and maintain front-ends for internet rich web application
    Keep up to date on the latest industry trends in the mobile/web technologies.

    SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

    Familiarity with software engineering practices such as OOP, Design Patterns(GOF), refactoring, CI, DSL’s
    Solid experience with the following languages/frameworks: Angular2 , NodeJS, Java, Spring
    Exposure to SaaS Cloud Product Development and Micro Services Architectures
    Experience with build automation technologies like Maven, Jenkins, etc.
    Experience with version control tools (TFS, GIT or SVN)
    A passion for cloud technology, API, and integration into some of the most exciting technical landscapes in the market
    Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
    Dedication to unit testing, code review, pair programming and other quality oriented practices.
    Experience driving technical solutions while sharing knowledge and expertise
    The ability to quickly prototype solutions and use findings to produce production grade code
    Expertise in developing single page applications using techniques including front-end routing, client-side templating, consuming JSON-based RESTful APIs.
    Strong competency in responsive, mobile-first layouts leveraging CSS and media queries.
    Ability to effectively communicate your work with both technical and non-technical peers.
    Proficiency with JavaScript, CSS and HTML5
    Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
    BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field

  • Results Measurement Specialist

    Results Measurement Specialist

    Job description
    FSDA seeks to recruit a motivated and ambitious individual to support the Monitoring and Results Management team which, in close collaboration with other staff, aims for effective measurement, demonstration of performance, and adaptive management of FSDA’s fast-expanding programme.
    Specific objectives and activities will include, but will not be limited to:

    Support FSDA’s project due diligence initiatives. This task will involve assessing potential Implementing Partners data management and results measurement capacity, and defining the technical support that FSDA may need to provide to enhance the effectiveness with which project performance is measured. The task will also involve carrying out baseline studies and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) risk assessments – robustness of which will vary from project to project.
    Participate in the design and implementation of an outcome monitoring strategy. FSDA is increasingly seeking to routinely monitor, rather than just periodically evaluate the financial market system changes resulting from the interventions it is supporting/has supported. The Results Measurement Specialist in close consultation with the Head of MRM, will design an innovative outcome monitoring strategy and participate in its implementation. This task will sometimes entail managing externally-contracted evaluation experts, ensuring timely delivery of quality evaluation initiatives.
    Support Value for Money (VfM) and ESG risk monitoring initiatives. VfM and ESG risk management are integral components of FSDA’s programming. The MRM unit’s mandate includes measuring the organization’s performance on these, and there are guidelines in place to facilitate the same. The Results Measurement Specialist will contribute to the refinement and enhanced implementation of these guidelines.
    Work with partners to establish and implement MRM plans.
    To carry out its work, FSDA engages with many diverse partners. These include training institutions, development organizations, financial service providers and financial sector regulators. There is shared responsibility between FSDA and its partners in measurement of results.
    The Results Measurement Specialist, in close consultation with relevant FSDA staff, will provide technical support to partners in the development of practical MRM plans that are aligned to FSDA’sprocedures. Such plans should facilitate effective and timely reporting, learning, and adaptive management at partner level.
    Facilitate both internal and external learning.
    Knowledge generated by FSDA’s results measurement initiatives should inform continuous improvements in the design and delivery of financial sector development initiatives. In this regard, the Results Measurement Specialist will actively participate in the dissemination of such knowledge, and support utilisation of the same by FSDA, its implementing partners, and other financial sector development actors.
    Contribute to the review and refinement of FSDA’s MRM approach. FSDA’s MRM approach must be sufficiently versatile to respond to the information needs of its complex financial sector development work.The Results Measurement Specialist will participate in reviewing FSDA’s results measurement approach and contribute to its refinement. Therefore, the Results Measurement
    Specialist’s job description will continue to evolve to meet emerging needs.
    Full TORs available on the application website.

  • Field Service Engineer

    Field Service Engineer

    Job description
    You will have the overall responsibility for providing a high level of technical support to private Importers workshops and customers when necessary and continuously communicating and periodically visiting the network to obtain maximum customer satisfaction level.You will report to the Business Team Director South East Africa and be part of the Africa and LAPAC Aftermarket, in close contact with Aftermarket at Sales Region International level.
    In This Role, You Are Expected To
    Main activities and responsibilities

    Support importers to keep their customers uptime to a maximum
    Delivering technical support to the Network (importers) or end customer, primarily on location
    Ensure that Volvo Group rules are applied on : way of working , customer approach, technical knowledge and workshop equipment
    Keep the Network informed about the latest information (FST, BST, etc)
    Secure the availability and updates technical documentation within the Network
    Drive and Monitor Technical Campaigns if problems related to Product Quality, in close contact with the Quality and Warranty manager.
    Report the quality issues via Volvo Group Tools (Argus/MQR)
    Judgment on exceptional warranty and goodwill claims
    Check and analyze exceptional parts replaced within warranty
    Delivering technical support to other internal departments within Africa and LAPAC Market organization
    Product quality follow up
    Create, maintain and publish local service information
    Ensuring the private Importers workshops are implementing the correct repair procedures and performing correct repairs by periodically visiting these workshops, by making evaluations of competence levels of the private dealer workshop Technicians, service equipment and special tools and giving feedback (with dealer visit report).
    Providing information to the Uptime Manager of International Region, by communicating all technical product related faults through systems such as MQR, ARGUS, P Codes and etc. and following up the cases.
    Ensuring the effective usage of warranty and goodwill budget by evaluating and inspecting the cases
    Compiling quality reports for high-frequency failure cases and organizing shipment of parts for further investigation together with following up of connected quality journals.
    Provides helpdesk function to workshop network by administering Impact, VOSP, ARGUS dealer, parts info and etc.
    Develop strong technical skills in area of responsibility
    Identify technical training skills of importer staff
    Coordinating 24/7 Roadside Assistance operations when applicable
    Ability to use Optifuel Infomax and advise customers on driver behaviour, areas for improvement, driver training needs.
    Supporting the Sales team when they need technical knowledge support.

    Critical competencies for the position

    Under graduation degree in engineering such as; Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.
    Min. 5 years of experience on the aftermarket department.
    Strong technical knowledge at processes.
    Technical knowledge of heavy transport vehicles
    Good knowledge of English, French, both in written and verbally
    Good knowledge / understanding of products and services
    Commercial set
    Good technical knowledge of the Volvo Group Trucks products and procedures
    Analytical and aimed to solutions
    Highly target-driven, self-motivated and willing to take responsibility
    Autonomous, confident, reliable and inspired by working in a fast changing international environment
    Good communication skills, highly motivated, result oriented, open to team work, good presentation skills
    Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; analyses both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks

  • Linux and Networking System Administrator

    Linux and Networking System Administrator

    Job description
    To support our global IT team, we are looking for a
    The System Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation and configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure at Mobisol. He or she participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.
    YOUR TASKS

    Engineering of system administration related solutions for various project/operational needs
    Installing new and rebuilding existing servers and configuring hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements
    Installing and configuring Linux systems to defined specifications
    Developing and maintaining installation and configuration procedures as well as system standards
    Researching and recommending innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks to leverage resources and provide economies of scale
    Performing daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups
    Performing regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions
    Performing daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary
    Performing regular file archival and purge as necessary
    Creating, changing, and deleting user accounts per request
    Providing Tier III/other support per request from various constituencies; Investigating and troubleshooting issues
    Repairing and recovering from hardware or software failures; Coordinating and communicating with impacted constituencies
    Applying OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities; Configuring / adding new services as necessary
    Upgrading and configuring system software that supports Mobisol infrastructure applications or Asset Management applications per project or operational needs
    Maintaining operational, configuration, or other procedures
    Performing periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning
    Performing ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required; Configuring CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required
    Maintaining data center environmental and monitoring equipment

    YOUR QUALIFICATION

    Bachelors in Information Technology or a related field
    CCNA / MTCNA Certification
    At least 2 years experience in a similar Systems Administration role
    Expert in Linux Systems and Server Administration (Ubuntu 16.04)
    Expert in WAN / LAN Networking / Routing / VPN and related technologies
    Familiarity with open source mail servers (Postfix / Dovecot)
    Familiarity with LDAP authenticatioin
    Familiarity with Mikrotik Routerboard OS 6
    Familiarity with Asterisk PBX / Telephony
    Familiarity with all major Operating System Clients (OSX, Windows, Linux)
    Familiarity with Server Monitoring Systems (eg: Zabbix, Nagios, Solarwinds)
    Proven team player
    Ability to work on own initiative
    Self-starter with a passion for Mobisol and its mission to plug in the world
    Willingness to travel within the region and internationally
    Fluency in English, fluency in Swahili is a plus

    YOUR PERSPECTIVE
    The position offers you the chance to build and shape a global player in the off-grid energy market with strong commitment to product quality, design, user friendliness and environmental sustainability. You will be part of an outstanding international, highly motivated team of individuals who combine professional expertise with personal passion.
    If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please upload your application (motivation letter, CV, certificates, salary expectation) through the button below.
    As an equal opportunity employer, Mobisol offers all of its employees and applicants full equal opportunity irrespective race, ethnic origin, sexual identity and disability, religion or beliefs.