Jobs Kenya

Location: Location in Nairobi

  • Head of Derivatives Sales Human Resources Business Partner

    Head of Derivatives Sales Human Resources Business Partner

    Job description

    Building the banks treasury derivative sales capabilities in all the subsidiaries
    Designing policies to guide the operations and establishment of a Treasury derivative sales desk.
    Writing the appropriate board approval papers and credit limit approval papers needed for authorization to undertake derivative trades.
    Identifying end engaging clients on uptake of treasury derivative products.
    Liaising with the Treasury Sales and Corporate banking relationship managers in identifying and selling derivative products to clients.
    Ensuring that the synergy between the FX sales traders, FX interbank traders is achieved when selling derivative products.
    Ensuring that the target budget for derivative sales is achieved and surpassed every year.
    Liaising with legal department, finance, and treasury operations e.t.c, to ensure that the derivative trades are appropriately booked.
    Ensuring that client appropriateness before selling derivatives is assessed.
    Ensuring that all the legal documentation protecting the bank’s interest is signed by the clients before engaging in derivative trades.
    Ensuring that there is appropriate supervision of the derivative sales trader.
    Ensuring that the derivative sales unit has the appropriate systems and technology to undertake its functions.
    Liaising with compliance, market risk and credit risk departments to ensure that the bank does not miss-sale derivative products to clients.
    Providing leadership and a differentiated thinking in making sure that the bank takes a leadership position in derivative sales in the Africa region.
    Developing banking partnerships with large offshore banks which will enable the bank offset any derivative positions.
    Ensuring the bank does not run any derivative positions in its balance sheet and that all derivative trades are done on a back-to-back basis with other banks.
    Reporting any issues in the derivatives sales unit to the Group Director of Treasury

    Qualifications & Experience

    Graduate degree from a well-recognized University with a Bias to a Business related field or Marketing
    Expert knowledge; exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness.
    Excellent business acumen and strategic thinking.

    Key Critical Competencies

    High level negotiation to get new and additional business
    Preparation of various reports including customized client proposals according to the client’s need
    Coordination with various key departments for delivery of seamless service to clients
    Competitor and Industry analysis – actively review and monitor competitor product offerings and monitor industry trends

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  • Regional Deputy coordinator Program Support Officer

    Regional Deputy coordinator Program Support Officer

    Job Description
    OVERALL PURPOSE
    The ReDSS Regional Deputy coordinator will be responsible for supporting ReDSS members and partners in the region on solutions programing, knowledge management, capacity development and learning. The deputy coordinator will be acting coordinator when required and will represent ReDSS members in relevant fora and coordination mechanisms
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    Program support :

    provide high quality support on program development and design, solutions outcomes monitoring and learning
    Provide strategic and programing support to ReDSS members and partners in developing and using solutions programmatic tools to ensure high quality solutions
    programing for displacement affected communities in Horn and East Africa
    Support the use of ReDSS solutions programmatic tools and online dashboard
    Lead and facilitate processes to inform real time learning and support iterative decision making in solutions programming
    Facilitate cross countries program learning based on ReDSS learning strategy principles (collaborative, adaptive, iterative and locally-led)
    Support members to invest in community engagement processes and 2 ways communication to improve community ownership and our collective accountability
    Support partners to put in place longitudinal system to capture and monitor impacts and intentions of displaced people over time
    Initiate and support cross countries/ regional learning between members and partners
    Bring governments, humanitarian and development actors together to discuss collective outcomes and invest in joint programing and learning
    Convene ReDSS internal and external partners on a regular basis to discuss solutions programing and use findings and evidence from Solution analyses and research to inform better programing

    Knowledge management and capacity development

    Lead and coordinate knowledge sharing activities between countries and actors at national and regional level encompassing both real time learning and longer term lessons learnt processes
    Facilitate workshops to promote cross-learning and carry out dissemination of ReDSS learning tools as appropriate
    Integrate a flexible, collaborative and iterative learning approach into ReDSS activities
    Lead the development of high quality case studies on lessons learnt from measurement of impact, sectorial/thematic issues and analysis of actions based on ReDSS learning framework, including learning from failure
    Support ReDSS training roll out
    Lead and coordinate Solutions analysis in different countries in the region (secondary collection of durable solutions data, analyses of humanitarian/development strategies, policies and legislation etc.) and the production and dissemination of quality reports.
    Lead dissemination and uptake of solutions analysis to support better durable solutions programming and policies in the region
    Support the coordination and management of research initiatives in line with ReDSS operational research priorities

    Representation and ReDSS deputy role

    Represent ReDSS with a diverse range of governments, humanitarian and development actors, UN agencies, private sector and academia
    Represent ReDSS in high level meetings and forum at regional and global level
    Acting ReDSS Coordinator when required

    Management

    Ensure strong leadership and clear communication of vision, strategies, procedures and guidelines and that ReDSS strategy is delivered with high quality
    Ensure ongoing management and support to facilitate compliance, adequate procedures and processes, timely and quality implementation and appropriate budget management and cost efficiency
    Coordinate the development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality controls
    Ensures the development and implementation of an effective MEAL system that measures the relevance, use and impact of ReDSS work
    Ensure internal information sharing and coordination among ReDSS members
    Line management responsibility: performance management and staff development of staff under his/ her supervision and ), including oversight of recruitment processes alongside ReDSS Coordinator

    ABOUT YOUIn this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while balancing the role of advisor and leadership
    Communicating: You write and speak effectively and honestly and display political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local culturesDemonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values

    Education:Advanced University degree in social studies, political science, program management, international relations, international development or relevant field
    Experience and technical competencies:

    Minimum 8 years of experience in similar positions involving programme planning, monitoring and complex grants management with a consortium of partners Strong
    knowledge of the socio-economic and political dynamics of East and Horn of Africa region; more specifically on displacement, with a demonstrated ability to manage politically sensitive contexts
    Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization

    Required skills

    Strong analytical and writing skills with proven experience in producing high quality programs and lessons learnt tools with ability to present complex information in a simple and accessible manner
    Strong programme and grant management skills
    Solid experience in capacity development of a wide range of actors including adult learning, mentoring and coaching, training of trainers and impact monitoring of capacity development activities
    Strong experience in translating evidence and research into programming guidance
    Proven experience and strong interest in supporting community engagement and accountability processes
    Excellent coordination, inter-personal facilitation and communication skills to build trusted relationships with a wide array of humanitarian and development partners, donors,
    Government agencies, etc
    Good IT command, close familiarity with the maintenance and management of template-style websites and experience of applying ICT (information communications technology) to knowledge management
    Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredicta

    Languages:Fluent in spoken and written English

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  • Accountability Intern

    Accountability Intern

    Job Description
    Under the direct supervision of the Accountability Officer, he/she will assist him/her in ensuring ACTED continuously engage in meaningful two-way dialogue with communities it serves as well as ensuring the implementation and management of a complaints mechanism, pro-active engagement with project beneficiaries and ensuring issues, questions and complaints are followed up in a meaningful and genuine manner.
    With the support and supervision of the Accountability Officer, the Intern will assist in:

    Documentation of feedback received, logging onto ACTED reporting templates, and analyzing feedback trends in order to improve community engagement
    Liaising with field staff on trends for each respective area, supporting improvement of community engagement at each project site;
    Providing timely feedback to the program team, and Area Coordinator on sensitive issues, on complaints raised by the communities on project activities;
    Contacting beneficiaries and key stakeholders on a regular basis to collect feedback on project activities;
    Supporting direct line manager with field visits as required
    Work closely with program teams to ensure all feedback is incorporated into approaches and future programs where possible.
    Institutionalize and enhance accountability mechanisms to all ACTED projects.
    Participate in accountability forums to represent ACTED
    Filing accountability and feedback materials.
    Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Community Development or related field.
    Experience of social research methods to conduct monitoring and evaluation for humanitarian and development initiatives/interventions will be a plus
    Certification in monitoring and accountability is a very strong asset
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with a variety of people in a multicultural set up.
    Proven commitment to accountable practices.
    A Kenyan Somali national with good English communications skills (both oral and written) and report writing skills will be preferred.
    Strong team player of high integrity, pleasant personality, ability to work under least supervision and meet strict deadlines.
    Ability to work independently.

  • Regional Communications Manager

    Regional Communications Manager

    Reports to: Director of Communications
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya or Kampala, Uganda
    We seek a Regional Communications Manager to do for Living Goods what we do for families. Someone to tell our stories in writing and videos. To craft messages about community health that resonate with local governments and donors.
    To raise awareness about community health and Living Goods at forums and other public events. To build our reputation as a stellar organization.
    Your Charge
    As our Regional Manager of Communications, we need you to amplify our message. Through words and multimedia images, you will tell our stories and move people to act.

    Develop strategy. You will work the country teams in Kenya and Uganda and the Community Health Strengthening Team to create a communications plan for the countries where we operate and where we soon might operate. Your plan will help community health strengthening team, and the country business development, advocacy and program teams. Under the leadership of the Director of Communications, you will also find new ways to describe Living Goods and publicize our work.
    Build the brand. We need you to expand the base of people in the region that know Living Goods. Through videos, blogs, and photographs, stories, statistics, policy briefs and presentations, you will build both awareness and good vibes for Living Goods.
    Generate media coverage. You will help grow coverage for both Living Goods and community health in targeted media outlets. Your efforts will include coverage in print, broadcast and digital media. In social media, you will increase our engagement on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. You will also develop key Living Goods allies among the media.
    Promote us. Through global health conferences and other events, you will help develop tools and materials to promote Living Goods. You will identify events in the region to showcase our work.
    A website full of wonder. You will create content for the Living Goods blog and website that celebrates our wins and reinforces our values of inclusion, effectiveness, business savvy, and innovation.

    Your background

    Communication creds. You have 5+ years of experience in communications roles – ideally a combination of in-house and agency experience in growing organizations. You’ve worked in multiple disciplines, like web, content, social media, and public relations.
    Creating a solid plan. You have created communications strategies before that align strategic, operations and advocacy teams and provide a comprehensive path to achieving our goals that everyone can get on board with.
    Media savvy. You have a wide range of relationships with people in news outlets and business press. You know about current social media platforms and channels, including best practices for content creation.
    Write well and speak simply. You can distill a complex impact evaluation into key messages and a dense donor update into a readable report. You know how to hook people’s attention and tell a good story.
    Global experience. You have experience in a global organization, preferably global health or development. You have helped launch campaigns that generate media coverage.
    Get our model. Living Goods is a hybrid model. We’re a nonprofit organization with a business minded approach. We use business practices to achieve social goals. Candidates with for-profit and nonprofit experience preferred.
    Culturally adaptable. You are eager to work with people of different cultures and different sectors: the private sector, social entrepreneurial sector, nonprofit sector and public health community.
    Team player. You play well with others enjoy seeing the impact of our work as a team.
    You’re able to juggle multiple tasks at once while ‘keeping calm and carrying on.’ You think strategically, handle ambiguity and work well in a multicultural environment.

  • Entrepreneurship Facilitator Hospitality Facilitator

    Entrepreneurship Facilitator Hospitality Facilitator

    Availability: Immediate
    The key purpose of this project is to assist 23,030 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Training and equipping the students with entrepreneurship skills.
    Maintain an up to date record of students.
    Ensure students maintain highest levels of discipline at all times.
    Support students to write business plans.
    Source for credible mentors for the students.
    Participate in road shows to recruit students to join the program.
    Customizing and delivering Entrepreneurship curriculum.
    Assist students get internships and placements.
    Link the youth with potential funders.
    Assist trainees in forming and registering of self help groups.
    Ensure all trainees open individual saving accounts with a
    Recognized financial institution
    Any other job assigned by your seniors.

    Requirements

    Minimum degree in Business related field
    At least two (2) years working experience in the field of finance, business development/marketing
    Knowledge and experience of computers and computer packages.
    Knowledge of soft skills required for workplace readiness.
    Experience in teaching/ training in underprivileged communities would be an added advantage
    Good presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills
    Good facilitation skills
    Time management skills
    Fluency in English and Kiswahili is essential

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  • Relationship Manager

    Relationship Manager

    Reporting to Audit Manager, the job holder will be required to provide independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes to add value and improve organization’s operations.
    Responsibilities

    Contribute in conducting risk assessment for assigned audit assignments
    Perform audit procedures to give assurance on effectiveness and efficiency of control environment, and compliance to KCB Group policies and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Prudential guidelines.
    Documents the results of audit work in accordance with internal audit guidelines and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
    Review and evaluate the system of internal controls and assess their adequacy and effectiveness and propose value adding recommendations for improvements.
    Document findings and communications on the results of work performed, for review by the Audit manager.
    Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Qualifications
    For the above position, the successful applicant should meet the following criteria:

    Bachelor’s Degree in a Business Related field from a university recognized by Commission for University Education.
    Must Possess CPA/ACCA, and CIA/CISA/ACIB, qualification
    Master’s degree  is an added advantage
    Proficiency in the use of audit management software e.g. TeamMate
    A minimum 6 years’ experience covering 2 years in Internal Audit and/or 4 years in external audit or general banking.
    Experience in implementing/managing a process framework and governance at enterprise level
    Excellent Customer Service skills
    Demonstrated leadership ability
    Strong Business and Financial Analytical skills.
    Superior communication and inter-personal skills, including report writing.
    Effective planning, organizing and problem solving skills.
    Initiative and self-drive.

  • Technical Project Manager

    Technical Project Manager

    Core functions

    Project Management

    Proactively manage the implementation of key strategic projects in Kenya (within quality, cost and delivery parameters).
    Schedule and plan all installations and maintenance calls nationally
    Manage cross functional and local project teams
    Implement project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
    Manage capacity and allocation throughout the project team.
    Financial reporting on projects and all work-in-progress.
    Manage and mitigate projects risks
    Conform to all safety and environmental requirements
    Report to the Project Director, Operations Manager and company executives in-line with the agreed reporting structure and frequencies.
    National and some international travel will be required

    Project Management Office

    Manage the day to day running of the project office
    Manage PMO staff against project responsibilities
    Manage the PMO expense budget

    Requirements

    Mechanical Engineering or similar technical qualification, and
    Degree educated with Project Management qualification (Prince 2)
    Minimum 5 years project management experience
    Minimum 3 years technical installation experience
    Skilled in interpreting and evaluating technical drawings
    Proven experience in managing and leading teams specifically in the technical and installation space
    AdvancedMS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
    MS Project, Smartsheet or similar Project management software knowledge advantageous
    Drivers licence and own vehicle essential

  • Banking Officer (Custodial Services)

    Banking Officer (Custodial Services)

    Job description
    This role is fully responsible for processing and settlement of client and fund managers’ instructions, and acts as a vault custodian for custodial securities. The position holder will interact often with other units of the Bank, such as Institutional banking, and Treasury.

    Authorising processing of client’s and fund manager’s instructions in line with documented custodial services procedures, SLAs and custody agreements.
    Signature verification of the outgoing instructions and letters
    Authorises instructions on the custody system after trades are matched and loaded by custodial officers
    Supervises and controls all aspects relating to matching and settlement.
    Processes deposit placements and maturities as per client and fund managers’ instructions.
    Processes tender documents for government securities.
    Processes corporate action announcements and entitlements
    Responsible for income collection on corporate actions and maturities
    Responsible as a custodian for the vault/safe to ensure efficient management of the vault.
    Consistently identifies areas of risk and ensures controls are in place to eliminate / minimise risk and losses. Must take responsibility for the risk management framework and ensure that this is updated regularly by implementing appropriate controls.
    Be responsible for own development, by keeping up to date with developments in the custodial and banking fields.

    Education and Professional Qualifications

    Professional Qualifications
    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration from a recognized University.
    Accounting professional qualifications such as CPA or ACCA an added advantage.
    CIA, CISA, CFE an added advantage.

    Competencies and Experience
    Minimum 3 years’ banking experience with a good understanding of Bank policies, procedures and external regulations. ï‚· Knowledge and Experience in branch operations in a Bank.