Jobs Kenya

Location: Location in Nairobi

  • Youth Engagement Program Manager

    Youth Engagement Program Manager

    Job Description
    The Youth Engagement Program Manager will monitor and protect the usage of any youth engagement sub-brands across countries where Planned Parenthood Global (PP Global) has presence.
    This individual will revamp existing digital platforms and revitalize content distribution models that will energize the community base, help drive organic traffic towards youth engagement content, and increase the adoption of healthier behaviors, thus adding overall value to PP Global’s projects.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Manage relationship and be point-of-contact with consultants who are supporting PP Global’s youth engagement work to undertake the following:

    Oversee the development of a model and theory of change that will detail the strategic approach proposed to achieve the program objectives and its impact.
    Lead multi-phased implementation and piloting of the program and of tactics to inform full scale launch.
    Ensure effective new and emerging vehicles for communication and dissemination of information that will increase engagement of adolescents and youth in their SRH Wellbeing as well as mobilize their voices in advocacy efforts
    Identify creative opportunities for the youth to develop content themselves for the program in order to elicit youth engagement and representation.
    Coordinate the development and dissemination of a range of communications products for the program to enable youth to engage, use, share as they build their collective movement and address the SRH concerns in the respective countries.
    Generate reports that will inform how young people utilize the digital properties, client interaction in the digital realm and key behaviours resulting from these interactions.
    Provide data that will aid PP Global in improving the quality and accessibility of our services as well as of our digital properties and content, and will inform and support our advocacy goals in ensuring the policy landscape meets the needs of young people.
    Seek engagement strategy that influence attitudes on youth access to sexual and reproductive health and identify opportunities to shift policy debates on these issues.
    Ensure documentation of the most successful elements of the youth mobilization work in support of amplification of the project among key audiences, including donors and allies.
    Organise internal and external evaluations that measure the impact of the digital properties and use these reports to share learning;
    Work with country offices to plan, develop and align youth engagement program strategies and interventions across program countries with the divisional strategic priorities; and
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor;

    Requirements:

    Masters or Advances degree in journalism, communications, marketing or international policies.
    Minimum of eight years’ experience working in relevant digital communications environment. Ability to synthesize information and to generate persuasive and clear verbal and written communications. Strong project management skills. Experience in building media contacts.
    Knowledge of reproductive health issues and/or community development, specifically in developing countries.
    Knowledge of diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and sensitivity and appreciation to cultural differences is required.
    Must be comfortable moving between technical and communication worlds, helping to translate high-level messaging goals into concrete plans and tasks.
    Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
    Expertise in complex project management
    Professional experience in tracking and analyzing web traffic and other related data
    Proficiency with WordPress and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.

    Supervision: Oversees relevant entities contracted to support program implementation and interventions.
    Other Skills or Knowledge: Strong writing, editing, analytical, negotiation, interpersonal, facilitation and training, team building, networking, and problem-solving skills, Knowledgeable about social media and related trends. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Effective public speaking skills.
    Travel: Ability to travel minimum of 35% time.
    Other Requirements: Fluent in written and spoken English is mandatory; good command of French is desirable.

  • Communications Officer

    Communications Officer

    We are seeking a talented Communications Officer to support our E4A-MamaYe Kenya programme. You will use your exceptional communications skills to amplify positive stories of change, enhance the visibility of African activists and coalitions campaigning to save maternal and newborn lives. Working alongside the Regional Communications Manager, you will also support the E4A-MamaYe Africa’s regional web and social media platforms.
    Summary purpose and objective of role
    As the E4A-MamaYe Kenya Communications Officer, you will help strengthen momentum behind our advocacy campaign. This is vital to E4A-MamaYe and its partners, holding decision makers to account for investing in quality reproductive, maternal, newborn and adolescent health services.
    This role is an opportunity for you to build on your communications and advocacy experience. You will:

    Develop and share maternal & newborn survival and health budget advocacy news, advocacy materials, success stories, and celebrate individuals and champions in Kenya
    Maintain the E4A-MamaYe Kenya web pages, including blogs, online content, stories and website updates
    Expand E4A-MamaYe’s online presence through social media, including twitter
    Timely coordinate the design and production of materials, such as, E4A-MamaYe Kenya scorecards, posters and digital graphics
    Support the development and implementation of E4A-MamaYe Kenya’s media strategy

    This is a critical role within the E4A-MamaYe team, based in Nairobi, Kenya, line managed by E4A-MamaYe Kenya Country Lead. You will spend 50% of your time supporting communications for the Kenya team and 50% supporting our Regional Communications Manager on Africa-wide social media. The post will involve some travel across Kenya.
    Person specification
    A creative thinker with a self-motivated approach to work, you will have experience supporting communications in a campaigning context.
    You will be proactive, with strong organisational skills. You will have exceptional communications skills and be able to communicate complex evidence and health concepts to a wide range of audiences across multiple platforms. You will have a flare for writing concise, compelling copy for digital and print. Your experience using social media, including Facebook and Twitter, in a professional capacity, will be crucial to amplifying advocacy within the programme.

  • Business Development and Marketing Communications Junior Officer – French Speaking

    Business Development and Marketing Communications Junior Officer – French Speaking

    Job description
    Seeking an ambitious and high performing professional in the Business Development department
    Roles and responsibilities
    The role entails supporting the ALN firms in Francophone Africa, which currently include Algeria, Rwanda, Guinea, Madagascar, Mauritius and Morocco, in their business development and marketing communications initiatives. The suitable candidate will report directly to the ALN Business Development Manager, who reports to the ALN Head of Business Development, Marketing & Communications, to champion ALN’s strategy in Francophone Africa.
    In more detail, the areas of responsibility include:
    Business Development, Marketing and Communications

    Support the Francophone ALN firms in the implementation of various business development and marketing initiatives.
    Produce content and related marketing collateral in French, including brochures, website and social media content, press releases, legal alerts and any other material as will be required from time to time.
    Where required, translate existing content from English to French.
    Work with the Digital Marketing team to ensure that the Francophone firms’ websites and intranet platforms are up to date.
    Support the management of the Francophone firms’ social media activities on multiple platforms.
    As part of the Marketing Communications team, support the development of content for marketing collateral, including daily, weekly and monthly internal and external newsletters as well as publications.
    Work with the Marketing Communications team on regular internal and external mailings ensuring timely dissemination.
    Support management of the Francophone firms’ contact data, ensuring it is accurately captured in line with the CRM and data management strategies in place and that the storage and use of it complies with Data Protection laws.
    Work with the Events team on coordinating various events, conferences and marketing trips as will be required from time to time.
    Carry out varied administrative work as necessary.

    The role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with potential limited travel within and outside East Africa
    Experience and personal qualities
    This role will require a well-rounded marketing and communications professional with the highest levels of ambition, commitment and professionalism.
    The following qualifications and experience are required:

    Degree qualification (preferably in Marketing, Communications or Journalism).
    Candidate must be a native French speaker, and must be fluent in English.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French.
    Experience translating from English to French an added advantage.
    Proven working experience in a business development, marketing, or communications role (experience working in an international organisation or professional services firm is an added advantage).
    Understanding of how to use digital marketing tools and techniques to increase the visibility, profile and reputation of ALN and its firms.
    Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking.
    Understanding of the legal profession is an advantage.
    Excellent project management skills
    Proficient in the use of IT Systems including Microsoft Office packages.
    A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.

    The following personal qualities are preferred:

    A strategic and creative thinker with proven familiarity with various facets of BD, marketing and communications.
    Adaptable and keen learner with a ‘can-do’ attitude towards work.
    The ability to multi-task in a complex and demanding environment.
    The ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally).
    Strong attention to detail, and excellent time management skills.
    A commitment to team-work and working in a professional manner.
    Enthusiastic, diplomatic and calm under pressure.
    Ability to develop creative ideas and transform them into practical reality.
    Action-orientated, entrepreneurial and innovative.
    A commitment to A&K/ALN’s mission and strong ethical integrity.
    Willing to relocate to and work from Kenya.

  • Project Engineer Radiographer Clinical Officer

    Project Engineer Radiographer Clinical Officer

    Job description
    MAIN JOB PURPOSE

    The Purpose of the Projects Engineer role is to ensure that engineering services are provided to facilitate efficient plant functioning and to achieve factory performance targets.

    Job Summary

    SHE

    Interprets relevant laws to ensure that standards and laws are implemented and adhered to.
    Investigates accidents and incidents and draws up reports.

    Budget

    Accountable for cost estimations and budget proposals.
    Responsible for the control and execution of work against a budget and authorisations within authority limits.
    Is responsible for ensuring capitalisation of the whole project (mechanical, electrical etc.).
    Specifies scope of work and ensures projects remain within budget.
    Obtains quotes for projects and raises the budget to deliver agreed maintenance/continuous improvement.
    Raises MMI project (miscellaneous minor items).
    Manages capital budgets by designing, implementing and commissioning the project and allocating budget and resource accordingly.

    Projects

    Responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning and hand over of projects within own area of responsibility, with emphasis on the implementation of respective engineering discipline.
    Is responsible for the writing up and training of SOP’s.
    Provides respective discipline input in multi-disciplinary projects (mechanical/ civil/ electrical).
    Draws up buying contracts, technical specifications and outlines scope of work.

    Continuous Improvement

    Makes recommendations and actions improvements within area of responsibility.
    Designs out recurring engineering problems to prevent breakdown into the future.
    Investigates, analyses and actions solutions to relevant problems identified.
    Responsible for the development and implementation of procedures and standards by sourcing and evaluating materials.

    Key Requirements

    Relevant Engineering Degree or relevant B.Tech
    3-5 years engineering experience in a manufacturing industry and capital project
    Knowledge of Excel, MS Projects, Project Schedule, SAP (Plant Maintenance and Purchasing)
    Understanding of OSH Act.
    Project Management skills.
    Customer relationship management experience
    Must be flexible to oversee projects outside Nairobi

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  • Sales Manager

    Sales Manager

    Job description
    We are looking for a an experienced candidates that can take our sales to new heights with both passion and aggression.
    A brief summary of the job description is as below:

    Achieve growth and hit outdoor advertising sales targets of successfully
    Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands the company’s clients base and ensure it’s strong presence
    Build and promote strong, long-lasting client relationships by partnering with them and understanding their advertising needs
    Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
    Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
    Experience and a proven track record in the advertising industry is key

  • Training & Development Officer

    Training & Development Officer

    Job description
    Do you have hands-on knowledge of HR issues, including modern approaches to interviewing and performance management? Are you passionate about equipping staff with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out work related tasks? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced startup environment?
    Momentum Credit provides working capital solutions to small businesses and individuals. The Recruitment & Training Officer will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day recruitment and staff training and development needs.
    The successful candidate will report to the Human Resource Officer and will not supervise any staff initially. Momentum Credit believes in allowing its team to explore their potential and they fully support each member at each phase of their career progression towards career growth.
    Picture of Success
    Success shall be evaluated on the progress of attaining the following goals:
    Daily:

    Send out job adverts for all positions that need to filled in the company, either externally through recruitment agencies or on the company’s website
    Schedule interviews with appropriate internal and external candidates
    Give candidates feedback(phone call or email) on the outcome of their interview within 24hrs after interview
    Update recruitment progress reports

    Weekly:

    Attend the meetings and make a meaningful contribution
    Ensure all the scheduled trainings take place
    Ensure all trainees attend training and all facilitators have the required material for training
    Report on training delivery and give feedback on training areas that need to be improved
    Manage and update employee files accordingly

    Monthly:

    Liaise with all HODs to ensure on boarding training is done for new staff
    Schedule for and ensure there is continuous training for all MCL staff
    Ensure all induction material is comprehensive and up to date

    Quarterly:

    Develop and implement recruitment strategies and processes
    Develop a training calendar based on the needs assessment for both in-house and external training
    Collect feedback on training programs from the participants to ensure they are effective in their objectives
    Review and document all employee development plans
    Ensure that all HODs and staff are following through on staff development needs
    Meet with managers/HODs to discuss human resource needs
    Work with hiring managers to develop recruiting plans and write job descriptions
    Liaise with external recruitment agencies

    Minimum Requirements

    Degree in Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resource Management or a Diploma in Human Resource Management or related field
    Strong team player with the capacity to build trust with employees and empathise without undue compromise
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    A passion for continuous learning and innovative thinker
    Strong time planning and multi-tasking skills
    Highly motivated and ambitious individual with unquestionable integrity
    Recruitment background will be an added advantage

  • Key Account Manager Telco

    Key Account Manager Telco

    As the Key Account Manager for Telco, you will be maintaining current priority accounts and developing new business opportunities and manage sales /order target throughout given Telecom market key accounts in MEA region, while building strong relationships with key costumers and consultants.
    Responsibilities

    Key Accounts Manager assuming responsibility for technical sales, marketing and support activity in these areas.
    Define market potential and develop sales strategies to maximize business potential in countries of responsibility.
    Act as the main contact point for key accounts in the area, develop relationships with key personnel to sell all Vertiv products and solutions.
    Responsible for the long-term building and maintenance of relationships with key account customers (on all levels).
    Monitor the local market and identify new business opportunities.
    Participate in and manage sales and commercial negotiations within agreed delegations of authority.
    Ensure adherence to local and international Vertiv ethics and trade compliance procedures in connection with all transactions and business practices.
    Responsibility for the sales of Vertiv product portfolio, and executing the agreed sales strategies, with the aim of achieving defined yearly sales targets while operating within established Vertiv policy guidelines, including Vertiv’s Ethics policy.
    Create and lead key account business development plans over the short to medium term.
    Co-operate with other functions, operations and COE’s (centre of expertise) to the benefit of the accounts.
    Perform tasks and oversees special projects and assignments as may be assigned.
    Promote a positive global Company image and provides leadership in improving a customer-focused culture.
    Any other duties as deemed appropriate by your line manager.

    Additional information

    Business travel expected – 40% of the year

    Desired Skills and Experience
    Requirements
    Education:

    Bachelor degree in Engineering field

    Qualifications and Experience:

    3-5 Years’ experience in Telecom Energy System Power role, technical or sales
    Experience of managing Key Accounts and Key Relationships
    High degree of experience in product requirements of Telecom Operators / OEM’s / Tower Companies
    Preference will be given to candidates already involved in Telecom space, and who have actively engaged with Telecom operators, and have decision maker level contacts within this niche business environment. Current Telecom network of contacts.

    Language skills:

    Highly proficient in spoken and written English language

  • Head Of Internal Audit

    Head Of Internal Audit

    Job Description
    In keeping with our current business needs, the Operations Department has a vacancy for the position of Head of Internal Audit reporting to the Board Audit Committee and operationally to the Chief Executive Officer.
    Applications are hereby required from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position
    Job Purpose 
    The role holder will be responsible for planning and conducting operational, financial and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, determine compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations and make appropriate recommendations to management and the board.  The position will also evaluate and increase efficiency and/or effectiveness of the internal audit control systems to promote good corporate governance towards achieving USL’s mission and vision. The role holder will also be the liaison person with external Auditors.
    Key Responsibilities 
    Leadership and Strategic Management

    Lead the development and implementation of an internal risk based audit strategy and annual plan for the group.
    Plan and conduct audits to assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies and compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations.
    Champion best practice in governance, objectively assess the adequacy of governance systems and management of existing risks, comment on responses to emerging risks and propose new developments.
    Develop USL’s risk management framework and monitor the risk maturity (including USL’s own assessment) and ensure this is reflected in the strategy.

    Internal Audit and Continuous Improvement

    Design, implement, test and modify controls in specific organisation systems, to provide assurance of operational and technical efficiency at the corporate level.
    Participate in development and periodic review of procedures for use in Internal Audit department.
    Undertaking continuous evaluation of adequacy and effectiveness of controls and methodology established by Management to ensure that the identified risks are appropriately mitigated at both strategic and operational levels within the Company.
    Identify instances of over and under control and provide management with a clear articulation of residual risks where existing controls are inadequate.
    Keep abreast of legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and appropriate audit direction/methodology. Discuss updates of new regulations with CEO and relevant departmental heads.
    Conduct periodic training workshops to promote awareness of internal controls and discuss changes in policies that will impact the organisation.
    Participate in various committees or task forces geared to policy/procedure development and operational improvements.
    Co-ordinate with external auditors as liaison department on audit issues and follow up on control gaps. 

    Risk Management and Compliance

    Provide an objective and evidence based annual opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of all aspects of USL’s governance, risk management and internal control to facilitate the drafting the annual governance report.
    Promote the highest standards of ethics and standards across the organisation based on the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence and confidentiality.
    Review the adequacy of key corporate arrangements including such as risk strategy, risk register, antifraud and corruption strategy, corporate plan.
    Ensuring that responsible risk owners within the Company provide written management action plans in response to the audit reports on Risk Management in their areas of responsibilities.
    Review significant partnership arrangements and major services provided by third parties and the controls in place to promote and protect USL’s interests. Assess whether lines of responsibility and assurance are clear. 

    Reporting

    Follow up on outstanding issues as per management actions plans provided in responses to Audit Reports to ensure that management is addressing significant risks and deficiencies within an acceptable time frame.
    Preparing periodic and mandatory reports on implementation of USL Risk Management Framework as per the approved Risk Management Policy.
    Ensure work papers are adequately documented and audit evidence is sufficient and audit reports are accurate.
    Prepare and present accurate internal audit reports for consideration of the audit committee and the board.
    Report on internal control issues and the implementation of the internal audit plan to senior management and the Board.

    Systems and Policy Development

    Review and make a judgment on the whole range of controls including those relating to achieving value for money and the prevention and detection of fraud and corruption.
    Provide advice on proposed developments such as major new systems and proposed initiatives to help ensure risks are properly identified and evaluated and appropriate controls built in.
    Establish logical and systematic methods of identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating, monitoring and communicating the risks associated with USL activities, functions or processes in a way that will enable the organisation to minimise losses and maximise opportunities.

    Budgeting and Reporting

    Manage budgets and costs of all the activities which he/she is accountable.
    Report periodically monthly, quarterly and annually) on the performance of the audit function to the Board Audit Committee. (budgets Vs actual targets) 

    People Leadership

    Provide leadership to the department staff, supervise and manage their performance and development in line with the organization’s goals, objectives, policies and regulations.
    Develop a departmental annual work plan and financial budget and monitor their implementation in line with the Business plan.

    Person Specification

    MBA will be an added advantage.
    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Social Sciences, any other relevant field or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
    Professional qualifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), etc.
    Be registered member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), ISACA with) or any other recognized Professional body.
    Minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in Senior Management overseeing Internal Audit and Compliance.
    Knowledge of computer aided Audit programs
    Proven integrity, transparency and accountability and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
    Possess good interpersonal and communication Skills
    Strong leadership and managerial skills
    Superior writing and reporting skills
    High integrity and ethical values
    Strong negotiation skills