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  • Irrigation Sales Manager

    Irrigation Sales Manager

    Job description
    Position Description:
    Reporting to the Irrigation Manager.
    The Irrigation Sales Engineer will be responsible for:
    Developing individual sales strategies and business plans that will ensure that the Irrigation business objectives are met in terms of Profitability, Customer retention and growth.
    Major Areas of Responsibility

    Marketing of irrigation systems (Overhead and drip irrigation) Green house covers and structures.
    Innovation and implementation of new ways of irrigation which are cost effective in use.
    Direct sales of irrigation equipments
    Design of drip and overhead irrigation systems.
    Assist in follow up of debts initiated by self.
    Visit existing customers to maintain the account as well as establish new accounts.
    Participate in approved irrigation fairs and exhibitions.
    Fully develop assigned irrigation markets and products
    Meet irrigation budgets set by the irrigation Manager.
    Update the irrigation Manager on daily sales plans, visits and work schedules
    Prepare weekly sales plans and forward to irrigation manager.
    Maintain the set sales margins for all products
    Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Irrigation Manager and or his assigns from time to time.
    Scope of Responsibility
    Geographical Scope Kenya

    Minimum Qualifications

    A University degree or diploma in Engineering disciplines like Water, Civil and
    Agricultural Engineering specialties.
    Any further qualification in Sales would be an added advantage
    At least 4 years experience in Engineering and Sales management.
    Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
    Willingness to travel and work in a local, regional and global market set up.
    Proven leadership and ability to drive sales and manage teams.
    Proficient in the use of MS Office 2000, Internet and E-mail.
    Posses excellent verbal and written communication skill to prepare proposals and tactfully and decisively manage clients, suppliers and other third-parties
    Driven and able to motivate others; providing creative and innovative solutions to internal and external clients

  • Supply Chain operations Manager

    Supply Chain operations Manager

    Job description
    Job Purpose
    The mission of the Supply Chain Operation Manager is to ensure the good execution of operations under his responsibility.
    Job Function
    Maintain customer relationships:

    Maintain daily customer relationship in the framework of Bollore Logistics contracts to its clients and rational matrices defined with customers.
    Proposes to hierarchy all actions enabling to develop the commercial relationship with customer (other activities, added value complementary).
    Execute necessary resources of operations are defined by the contractual relationship with customer.
    Control economic profitability of the operations within his perimeter
    Oversee the good execution of services
    Manage the operating account of the activities of the perimeter
    Follow dashboards, credentials profession (product, quality) in order to reach the results expected in the contract and budget
    Propose actions for performance improvement in the service level to client
    Manage the different operation teams
    Define missions of co-workers of the team in order to ensure the best quality of service at best cost.
    Clearly define, agree upon and communicate the Objectives to the team(s), evaluate their performance and identify their training needs
    Coordinate operational teams (clients and other entities of Bolloré Logistics) in the framework of defined procedures
    Reporting and Meetings
    Give reports of the activities of the sections to hierarchy (volumetry, human resources, key facts, key performance indicators and quality)
    Lead or participate in meetings relating to his scope of work.
    Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager

    Profile
    Qualifications Requirements

    5 years relevant Supply Chain & Logistics experience
    Master degree in the relevant field
    Bachelor degree in Supply chain & Logistics
    The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Kenya

  • Office Manager – Nairobi

    Office Manager – Nairobi

    Job Reference Number: KENOM 18/01/RW
    The role:
    The office manager is responsible for the smooth running of the Aktis Nairobi office, Aktis’ assets and facilities in Kenya, and supporting project coordination and delivery. This will include:
    Managing the Nairobi office finances:

    Overseeing the office budget;
    Managing daily bookkeeping and financial reconciliation in accordance with Aktis’ financial procedures;
    Submit timely and accurate cash flow projections and requests;
    Monthly financial reporting of all Nairobi accounts;
    Coordinate payments to national staff and suppliers;
    Liaise with accountants and banks;
    Ongoing liaison with Aktis’ HQ Finance team;
    Managing payment of project expenses and staff/associate salaries (in cash and via online transfers);
    Ensuring Aktis Iraq remains compliant with local and international legal obligations;
    Manage Nairobi office petty cash.

    Managing day to day office requirements, including:

    Procuring office equipment and supplies, ensuring the office is properly outfitted and consistently stocked;
    Managing office communications, including mobile phone plans;
    Managing Aktis office spaces, including hiring and managing cleaners, provision of utilities such as electricity and internet connections and organising office maintenance;
    Providing local ICT support to staff, such as procuring and installing computers and other ICT equipment for staff with support from Aktis’ central IT support;
    Liaising with landlords;
    Making travel arrangements for team members;
    Filing and scanning documents and information accurately and in accordance with Aktis’ policies / procedures;
    Arranging, scheduling, setting agendas, and reporting on project meetings;
    Maintaining information and knowledge management systems proactively.

    Providing HR support to the Nairobi office:

    Plan and conduct induction training for new staff based in Nairobi on Aktis systems and processes;
    Manage holiday approvals and log sick leave;
    Draft contracts for Kenyan staff;
    Arrange staff health plans;
    Ongoing liaison with Aktis HQ HR team.

    Functioning as the Aktis security focal point:

    Track all security updates from our security providers in Kenya, updating the risk assessment and HSS plan for the country as necessary;
    Provide guidance on the security situation in Nairobi and across Kenya to the team and visitors as required; and
    Make recommendations to the Aktis country HSS Manager on HSS-related decisions.

    Supporting project delivery:

    Manage project related logistics;
    Set up meetings;
    Arrange travel and accommodation for staff and associates relevant to Aktis’ operations;
    Process staff and associate timesheets and expense claims efficiently and accurately;
    Develop friendly professional relationships with associates.

    Supporting Client and stakeholder engagement, ad hoc translation support and engaging with local authorities on taxation and legal matters.
    Requirements:

    A minimum of three (3) years’ post-qualification experience working on implementation of international donor funded development projects in Kenya, or with an international NGO;
    Previous financial and operational management experience in an international company, managing Kenyan and international staff;
    Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills and excellent inter-personal skills;
    Experience working for an organisation operating in fragile and conflict affected areas, including assessing risk;
    Experience arranging travel, including to high risk environments;
    Experience of writing and communicating in English through professional email correspondence and official letters.
    Excellent spoken Swahili and Somali, with writing desirable;
    Experience working with remote teams.

  • Consultancy: End of Project Evaluation-Urban Early Warning Action (INT4181)

    Consultancy: End of Project Evaluation-Urban Early Warning Action (INT4181)

    Terms of Reference for End of Project Evaluation
    Project: Urban Early Warning Early Warning Action (UEWEA)
    Grant Information
    Project Area
    Nairobi _ Kibera, Mukuru and Korogocho slums
    Locations
    Kibera, Mukuru and Korogocho slums
    Grant Amount
    £800,000
    Contract/Project Start Date
    15th November, 2015
    Contract/Project End date
    31st March, 2018
    BACKGROUND INFORMATION
    The use of standard food security and nutrition indicators in the urban often depicts a picture of normalcy and does not highlight the extreme vulnerability that there is within the urban areas across the world. This is because the population living in the urban is highly heterogeneous in terms of wealth and high mobile. The large population mass often hides the few pockets of persons experiencing extreme vulnerability. Recognizing that standard indications of measuring food security and nutrition status, Concern worldwide with support from Consortium partners started a project to develop indicators specific to urban that are sensitive to the dynamics that impact on food security. A 5 (five) year research project dubbed ‘Indicator Development for Surveillance of Urban Emergencies (IDSUE)’. The project gave way to the current ‘Urban Early Warning Early Action (UEWEA)’ project that is using the indicators developed to initiate a model that can inform early warning and early action for urban dwellers as a way of cushioning them against food and nutrition insecurity.
    The project aims to improve urban early action by improving the alignment of local and municipal governance institutions and response agencies towards analyzing early warning information and implementing early response based on these, supported by an increase in the allocation of financial support from key donors towards urban Early Warning Early Action. The ultimate change envisaged by this program is a reduction in the impact of crises on the urban poor including a decrease in the number of people resorting to negative coping mechanisms. A fundamental hypothesis of this project is that investment in Early Warning Early Action (EWEA) in urban settings will create a significant cost saving to the state as has been proven to be the case in the rural context. It must be noted that in Kenya, we are at a critical juncture as the newly devolved County Governments take root. The level of access to Government structures has significantly increased as well as the accountability of these structures to the people they serve and therefore the timing of this intervention is very opportune. By impact evaluations post early action, the project will build an evidence base that demonstrates that Early Warning Early Action (EWEA) is effective and provides value for money from the perspective of the duty bearer.
    Below is a summary of the project details: –
    Total duration
    15th November 2015 to 31st March, 2018
    Objectives of the action
    Enable the newly devolved County Government of Nairobi, with support from relevant stakeholders, to effectively coordinate an early response among government, non-government, UN and Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS).
    Action research which will generate evidence that urban EWEA makes sense both from a humanitarian and financial stand-point, and will be used to influence financial allocation decisions of key donors.
    Consortium Partners
    Concern Worldwide – Consortium Lead
    Oxfam GB
    Kenya Red Cross Society
    Project outcomes and outputs
    Facilitate the set-up of a coordinated urban early action mechanism within the Nairobi County Government with agreed actions.

    Output 1.1 – Set up coordinated multi-stakeholder urban early warning, early action platform.
    Strengthen the capacity of 6 Nairobi Sub-Counties and 1 Informal Settlement Community to mitigate and respond quickly to the impacts of slow onset emergencies.
    Output 2.1 – On a phased basis, roll out the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM Surge) Capacity Model[1] (developed and tested by Concern in Marsabit County) to Health facilities in the urban informal settlements of Nairobi.
    Output 2.2 – In the event of indications of an escalation of an urban crisis in the Nairobi informal settlements in the duration of this project, and based on early warning information generated by the Indicator Development for Surveillance of Urban Emergencies (IDSUE) project, conduct appropriate early action activities.
    Output 2.3 – After any early action activities, conduct evaluation research to understand and document the impact of those actions, including a cost-benefit analysis of early action compared against late or no action.
    Output 2.4 – As indicators in the surveillance system deteriorate communities, via established community conversation groups, will be informed for their own preparedness measures.
    Routine Surveillance in Urban Informal Settlements in Kenya is fully coordinated and managed by the County Disaster Management Committee (CDMC) by the end of 2017.
    Output 3.1 – Routine Surveillance in at least two key informal settlements in Nairobi is continued without direct technical or administrative involvement from Concern post 2016.
    Advocacy for Early Action in urban settings.
    Output 4.1 – Collate evidence for the human value and cost effectiveness of Early Warning Early Action (EWEA) in urban informal settlements into an advocacy and learning document spanning the concept that urban emergencies are different through the identification of indicators unique to the urban context, negotiating of thresholds and finally their operationalization should an urban emergency occur.
    Output 4.2 – Conduct information dissemination workshops with key target groups at both a national and international level to build consensus on the relevance and need for Early Warning Early Action (EWEA) in urban settings.
    Output 4.3 – Advocate at key international conferences (World Humanitarian Summit, Habitat III, and Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2017) based on the learning.

    PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
    The purpose of this assignment is to generate learning on how urban appropriate metrics can inform early warning and early action decisions to save lives. The study shall also identify identify/or formulate lessons and best practices to be shared nationally, regionally and globally. The analysis should also recommend the best format and venue for dissemination of the lessons. The Consultant shall compare the conventional Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) method and sensitivity of indicators to the Urban Early Warning Early Action (UEWEA) indicators with an aim of documenting how the latter is revolutionizing the understanding and measurement of urban vulnerability. The comparison will also include implications of other incrementally significant approaches to measuring vulnerability. Delayed response to emergencies has often been considered very expensive and could result to loss of lives. Effective early warning mechanism has been associated with reduced costs of preparedness and response. However, there exists challenge of measuring vulnerability in a mixed population where the wealth differentiation and population intensity easily masks the extent of vulnerability for the urban population. As result, addressing food and nutrition insecurity has not been given the weight it deserves in the urban areas.
    The ultimate change envisaged by this programme is a reduction in the impact of crises on the urban poor including a decrease in the number of people resorting to negative coping mechanisms. A fundamental hypothesis of this project is that investment in EWEA in urban settings will create a significant cost saving to the state as has been proven to be the case in the rural context. It must be noted that in Kenya, we are at a critical juncture as the devolved County Governments take root. The level of access to Government structures has significantly increased as well as the accountability of these structures to the people they serve and therefore the timing of this intervention is very opportune.
    The key objectives of the evaluation will be as follows;

    To document the process of generating information appropriate in measuring urban vulnerability and how that is or can be used to inform decision making process at the various level of the government.
    Document key lessons learnt so far related to the design and implementation of urban appropriate metrics that inform early warning and action in slow onset urban emergencies.
    Drawing and making technical recommendations on how to adopt a best-practice approach for measuring UEWEA mechanisms

    EVALUATION SCOPE
    The whole program evaluation process will take approximately 30 days to be completed, this will include: time in the field with consortium partners and beneficiaries, and report writing. The expected date of the start of program evaluation is 1st February 2018 and the final evaluation report will be produced on 26th February 2018. However, the team will be flexible to discuss with the successful consultant the breadth of the scope highlighted herein section 4.
    The data collection will be conducted both at the county level and informal settlements. The former will include key informant interviews with county government officials such as CDMC officers and latter will focus on target beneficiaries living in Mukuru, Korogocho and Kibera slums. In addition, focus group discussions, interviews will be done with the consortium partners. Moreover, the evaluation will integrate gender, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and inclusion of vulnerable groups, as a cross-cutting concern.
    EVALUATION CRITERIA AND QUESTIONS
    KEY EVALUATION QUESTIONS
    Relevance and Appropriateness

    To what extent does the project address the identified need?
    How well does the project align with government and agency priorities?
    Was the design appropriate for the geographical areas?
    Was the intervention logic coherent and accurate?
    Were recommendations from previous projects and evaluations incorporated in the design?
    Were the objectives, indicators and targets formulated relevant and realistic?

    Effectiveness

    How effective was project delivery? What delivery mechanisms worked well and what did not work? What are the key lessons regarding implementation?
    To what extent did the project contribute to greater preparedness and response among local organizations, communities and governments?
    To what extent and in what ways has the project led to improved knowledge and understanding[2] of best practices relating to disaster and emergency preparedness and response?
    In what ways has the project influenced institutional and policy environments?
    How has evidence been used and shared by the project?

    Efficiency

    Was the intervention well-coordinated with and complementary to the work of other major partners including the government, private sector and non-governmental organizations working on early warning systems.
    Has the project changed the lives of the beneficiaries in any meaningful way?
    Are there any exceptional experiences that should be highlighted e.g. case-studies, best practice?
    Were there any capacity gaps within the consortium partners and local implementing partners and how were they dealt with during project implementation?
    Were there internal or external factors outside the project implementers’ control that affected the achievement or non-achievement of results? (e.g. government policies, funding levels etc.)
    Have programme funds and activities been delivered in a timely manner?

    Sustainability

    To what extent can the outputs be expected to be sustainable over the longer term?
    What characteristics make the outputs sustainable or unsustainable?
    To what extent is the county government harnessing information generated and lessons learnt to inform the implementation of activities at county level?

    Value for Money

    Were the inputs procured cost effective?
    How was the outcome/output efficient in comparison to the value of the projects inputs?
    How did the project ensure equity of resources to the most vulnerable and marginalized groups among the target beneficiaries?

    METHODOLOGY
    The evaluation will use a mixed methods approach. The evaluation team will determine the survey methodology and key research questions and draw up a detailed evaluation plan with timelines which will be discussed and agreed with the consortium secretariat team and Consortium partners.
    To measure results the evaluation will draw on the existing structure of monitoring and other program data available through the consortium e.g. data on Indicator Development for Surveillance of Urban Emergencies (IDSUE) to be found on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qha14yoq7jen1hr/AABfUqcJcuCypdhe2au9hBNTa?dl=0 , project reports and Nairobi County Disaster and Emergency Management Act 2015
    This data will be complemented and triangulated through primary data collection at National, County and community levels. To complement quantitative information Key Informant Interviews and Focus Group Discussions will be undertaken.
    MAIN DELIVERABLES AND WORK PLAN
    The evaluation will consist of 5 phases:

    Recruitment of evaluation team, preparatory visit to the consortium to discuss TOR, design and agree on methodology and to draw up a detailed work and evaluation plan; initial briefing with consortium secretariat team and the Consortium lead team to ensure that the evaluation team is clear on the principle proposition for this evaluation exercise.
    Preparatory desk review: drafting evaluation matrix with evaluation questions, indicators, data requirements and sources; secondary data and literature review 5 days
    Main evaluation phase: design of data collection tools, possible pretesting of tools, training of data clerks, planning of field visits and discussions/interviews with consortium partners and implementing partners’ staff (local NGOs) and other stakeholders including Government line departments, other local and international humanitarian actors in the areas of operation to get their feedback to reach conclusions against benchmarks; conduct field visits to collect data through a combination of data collection methods including PRA methodologies. It is expected that the team will use gendered lenses and participatory approaches to seek the view of beneficiaries and, where appropriate, non-beneficiaries. – 15 days
    Reporting: Analysis of data (data should be collected and analyzed disaggregated by gender and data sets), production of a draft report and discussion of this report with consortium partners to give opportunities for the team/s to agree on action points, learning and recommendations; submission of final report with at least 2 appropriate and quality case studies or success stories focusing on best practices and lesson learnt as evidence and presentation of findings and recommendations. – 5 days
    Follow up: Consortiums’ follow up to evaluation findings and dissemination of final report to donors and partners – 5 days

    The expected deliverables from the evaluation exercise are the following:

    Complete bibliography of documents/materials/data used during desk review of secondary sources;
    Power point presentation of evaluation plan, timelines and activities;
    Final data collection tools, data bases and analysis plan;
    First draft of evaluation report;
    Final evaluation report;
    Power point presentation of main findings and conclusions for debriefing purposes; and
    All data collection questionnaires, hard copies of filled in questionnaires, clean data set and analysis files.
    Evaluation report
    The production of the evaluation report will be the liability of the consultant covering all the aspects as outlined in the ToR. Consortium partners’ staff and management will be responsible for coordinating the evaluation exercise. The evaluation report should be:
    Produced in English language and should be simple in expression and easy to understand.
    Maximum of 25 pages with some short annexes.
    The report format and text, should be an A4 paper size and a legible font (e.g. Times New Roman 11 or 12, Arial 10 or 11.
    The evaluation team will be liable to submit at least 02 hard copies and 01 electronic copy of the evaluation report by the agreed deadline.
    Report Format
    An evaluation report should contain the different elements mentioned below. All parts should be clearly distinguished from each other and of sufficient quality.
    Cover page
    Table of contents
    An executive summary that can be used as a document in its own right. It should include the major findings of the evaluation and summarise conclusions and recommendations.
    The objectives of the evaluation
    The main questions and derived sub-questions.
    A justification of the methods and techniques used (including relevant underlying values and assumptions, theories) with a justification of the selections made (of persons interviewed, villages or activity sites visited).
    Eventual limitations of the evaluation.
    A presentation of the findings and the analysis thereof (including unexpected, relevant findings). All research questions should be addressed, paying attention to gender issues
    Conclusions, which will analyse the various research questions. Conclusions must be derived from findings and analysis thereof.
    Lesson learned and recommendations should be clearly related to conclusions but presented separately. Recommendations should be practical and if necessary divided up for various actors or stakeholders and include guidelines of how they can be implemented.
    Report annexes that include: data collection tools and schedule, sampling procedures and frame and sampled villages, and list of survey team members.
    The reporting style should be clear and accessible. References to sources used, such as interviews, literature, reports, must be given.
    Confidentiality of information: all documents and data collected will be treated as confidential and used solely to facilitate analysis. Interviewees will not be quoted in the reports without their permission.

    Consultant Qualifications
    The desired specification and qualities of a consultant shall be:

    Post Graduate qualification in relevant fields of study.
    Proven background in evaluating projects implemented in consortium and in depth knowledge of project cycle management for disaster and early warning emergency programmes.
    Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
    Familiarity with the different cultures in Kenya and ability to speak and understand Kenyan languages preferably Swahili language;
    Experience of effective interaction with local and national organizations, government departments, and international humanitarian actors.
    Conversant with application of cross cutting themes like gender mainstreaming, and gender competence, M&E, Advocacy and child protection to programming. Good spoken and written communication skills in English.Reporting Lines
    The consultant shall work under the supervision of the Director of Humanitarian programs with strong liaison with Oxfam’s Consortium Technical Manager and partner management at field level.

    [1] The model aims to: Strengthen the capacity of government health systems to effectively manage increased caseloads e.g. of severe acute malnutrition (and moderate acute malnutrition, where appropriate) during predictable emergencies without undermining on going systems strengthening efforts.
    [2] Of project beneficiaries (ex. Local organizations, community members, governments, humanitarian staff)

  • Regional Audio-Visual (Live) Producer,

    Regional Audio-Visual (Live) Producer,

    The Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the position of:
    REGIONAL AUDIO-VISUAL (LIVE) PRODUCER
    (Open to Kenyan Nationals only)
    Job Profile: The Regional Audio-Visual Producer will join the Nairobi Regional Communication Centre (RCC) and report to the head of the RCC. S/he will work closely with English-speaking ICRC delegations in Africa and with ICRC Geneva Headquarters.
    OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
    The incumbent will be responsible for generating news and online audio-visual content from the Africa region (English-speaking countries) with the aim of raising the visibility of ICRC operations in the region and promoting understanding of the ICRC’s work and mandate. He/she will be responsible for coordinating audio-visual productions with the public relation officers and his digital colleagues in Nairobi, Geneva and in the English-speaking ICRC delegations in Africa as well as support and train delegations with audio visual capacity when they produce their own audio-visual material.
    TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Audio-Visual Production

    In close cooperation with the African region delegations, the audio visual producer actively participates in planning and generating audio visual content (TV news footage, audio visual human interest stories, portraits and video interviews for online platforms, etc.) as well as photographic content for high-profile campaigns;
    Regular travel to the field to generate footage (filming and/or producing);
    Defines, develops and budgets audio visual projects at regional level in relation to priority issues set out in the institutional strategy;
    Provides technical advice to delegations that intend to produce films and other audio visual material;
    Assists with the audio visual production process, such as filming and editing;
    Support in editing headquarters audio visual products to suit regional needs, notably for global campaigns;

    Communication & Coordination

    Coordinates with the audio visual focal point in Geneva to get advice and support where necessary on technical and editorial aspects during the planning, production and post-production steps in accordance with ICRC standards;
    Maintains regular contact with the region’s communication teams;
    Enhance team work towards achieving an integrated communication approach to production (digital, publications, audio, photo);
    Liaise with the audio visual producer and the digital team members in editing the video that he/she produces;
    Collaborates with the network of Regional Communication Centre’s on adapting relevant audio Visual productions for the region;
    The audio visual producer ensures that all audio visual records and documents are fully integrated in the headquarters and field production databases;
    Ensures digital files and documentation, photos with captions are transmitted to Geneva (archives);
    The audio visual producer coordinates a promotional approach for all content produced to ensure the digital material reaches the target audience(s);

    Planning & Organization

    Develops a yearly plan of action for production and ensures implementation and follow-up;
    Contributes to the analysis of the impact of audio visual production;
    Ensures monthly contribution to ongoing project list shared with the Public Communication Division in Geneva;
    Participates in reporting and team meetings;
    Complies with all administrative procedures such as payments, assignment contracts, time reporting, archiving, etc.

    Technical Management

    Liaises with Geneva digital counterparts to discuss technical issues and content-gathering efforts as part of high-profile campaigns and operations;
    The audio visual producer organizes photo, video, computer equipment maintenance and manages loans of video equipment in line with ICRC administrative procedures;keeps track of audio-visual trends and technology and briefs the Nairobi Regional Communication Centre team so as to be prepared to adapt their communication strategies and operating procedures accordingly;

    Capacity Building

    Provides coaching, advice and support to ICRC delegations on audio visual matters;
    Participates in audio visual production workshops and training for ICRC staff where required;
    Provides advice on communication strategies and support the recruitment of local audio visual where required.

    REQUIREMENTS

    First degree in communication, audio-visual (AV) production, journalism or related field;
    Minimum 5 years’ experience working in social media, video production and content creation as a video producer;
    Ability to manage and execute all aspects of video and multimedia production;
    Experience with, and strong knowledge of, video shooting and editing software (especially Final Cut ProX);
    Passion for humanitarian reporting and ability to create compelling and engaging products targeting audience;
    Proficiency in social media platforms and experience in live-streamed video content production (e.g. Facebook Live, Instagram Live, Periscope, etc.);
    Comprehensive knowledge of social media platforms. Ability to evaluate social media analytics and identify new and trending topics and technologies.
    Excellent training and interpersonal skills.
    Excellent written, verbal and communication skills. French language will be an added advantage;
    Substantial experience in PC and Mac skills.

  • Head of Construction F&B Manager

    Head of Construction F&B Manager

    Our client is an established Property Development & Management company in Nairobi. They seek to hire a well experienced, competent and reliable Construction Manager to oversee and manage the construction process of a range of building projects from beginning to end.
    He/She will be responsible for setting and keeping schedules, monitoring finances, and making certain that the projects are completed on time and budget.
    Head of Construction Industry: Property Development Salary: 300-350K
    Responsibilities 

    Schedule the projects in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
    Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
    Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
    Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
    Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
    Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
    Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project
    Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
    Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
    Develop and implement quality control programs.
    Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
    Confer with supervisory personnel, owner, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
    Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
    Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
    Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans

    Qualifications 

    Degree in Building Construction / Structural Engineering
    At least 5 years’ experience in project construction management
    Proven track record of completing projects successfully
    Proven Managerial and Leadership skills
    Ability to work highly independently
    Technical skills of designing and use of various softwares
    Report writing skills
    Should be structured and organised

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  • Chief of Party Deputy Chief of Party

    Chief of Party Deputy Chief of Party

    Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded cross-border trade and resilience project in the East African Community (EAC) countries. The Strengthening Agriculture and Regional Resilience (STARR) project will assist the Kenyan, Ugandan, Tanzanian, and Burundian governments and neighboring nations with improving regional integration by identifying and mitigating policy constraints to agricultural trade and value chains, scaling up best practices, and strengthening the resilience and cooperation of regional networks. The chief of party will provide overall leadership, management, and technical vision for the entire program, ensuring its suite of activities is comprehensive and achieves project objectives and targets. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
    Qualifications:

    Master’s degree in agriculture, economics, development, or a related field
    Minimum of 10 years of experience managing and implementing USAID or other donor-funded agriculture development programs
    Experience working with the Kenyan, Ugandan, Tanzanian, or Burundian government’s Ministry of Agriculture and relevant government entities preferred
    Experience as a chief of party or equivalent experience leading large regional projects of similar magnitude and complexity in EAC countries or in other similar contexts
    Record of successfully managing agriculture, resilience, or trade projects and working closely with interdisciplinary multicultural teams in developing countries
    Experience working collaboratively with host-country governments, donors, the private sector, and other U.S. government partners
    Thorough knowledge and understanding of the regional economic and agricultural trade landscape
    Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
    Fluency in English required

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  • Operations Control Head

    Operations Control Head

    Job Purpose:

    Independently assess the effectiveness of controls and determine the potential impact of any control failure and the corrective actions required.
    Highlight to senior management all concerns arising from failure of controls that could result in losses and/or reputational risks.
    Ensure that the reviews conducted have a corrective action follow up mechanism through i-caps.
    Ensure adherence to corporate policies and local policy as well as local and global regulatory environment.
    Participate in all aspects of assessments, in accordance with Internal Audit standards and/or regulatory statutes.
    Participate in training and developing other staff in audit, risk assessment techniques and accounting principles.
    Understand and accurately evaluate risks and controls as they relate to business objectives.
    Use available technology and automation tools to appropriately improve processes within the department and business in general.
    Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the business and to acquire greater knowledge of the products and processes.
    Implement the Fraud Management program appropriate for the business in conjunction with BUFM and CSIS.
    Develop and report on control metrics that facilitate management oversight over operations.
    Monitor and ensure the execution of corrective action plans(CAPs), remediation of audit and regulatory issues and ensure compliance with policies by country and legal vehicle

    Job Background/context:
    The position has oversight of Operations control in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia to ensure compliance, consistency of approach and efficiency.
    Key Responsibilities:
    The position provides oversight on operations control activities covering East African countries –Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and Uganda.

    Planning the control reviews by selecting the appropriate quality assurance approach, methodology and preparing the test plan that best suits the product and process.
    Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control by Analysing/flowcharting the different processes in order to evaluate controls, identify inefficient processes.
    Performing the actual control tests, selecting sample, performing analytical reviews, and checking adherence to corporate policies.
    Preparing controls assessment reports for senior management, discussing issues with relevant business unit heads.
    Influencing the design and improvement of processes to ensure that appropriate controls exist to manage risks efficiently.
    Responsible for communicating to upper management issues that surface and unresolved issues.
    Co-ordinating the Operations and Technology self-assessment (MCAs) and DCFCs processes for the bank.
    Co-ordinate the day-to-day functions of other employees in the Unit and to up-date the Controls Plan.
    Assist the Fraud Manager on handling, investigating and reporting of fraud incidents and attempts.
    Ensure that all performance indicators/KRIs for management from Operations Control are availed as and when required.
    Co-ordinate and undertake training of all new staff on role of Operations Control and basic Business expectation from the staff. Assign work to other staff in the unit.
    Participate in regional assignments relating to Peer reviews and assistance to other countries in the cluster when the need arises, such as Internal Audit Preparation.
    Undertake consolidation of functions (or Outsourcing) that would otherwise lead to inefficiency when done departmentally for instance Deviation approvals and bank wide departmental designations.
    Any other function/duty or responsibility that may be assigned from time to time as deemed appropriate by the business.

    Development Value:
    The job will expose the candidate to:

    Leadership and Responsibility for the Operations Control Function in the sub-cluster
    Dealing with diverse groups of people in different geographical locations.
    Performance Management and exposure to Business Management across the sub-cluster.
    Ensure standard approach throughout the sub-cluster

    Knowledge/Experience:
    • 10 years’ work experience; with at least 5 years in a large audit firm.
    Qualifications:

    Business, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or equivalent related undergraduate degree
    CPA or CPS qualification would be an added advantage

    Competencies:

    Displays clear accountability and ownership of issues and who has strong leadership capabilities.
    Strong interpersonal and management skills.
    Planning and Organizing
    Attention to detail.
    Analytical thinking.
    An energetic and highly motivated self-driven individual with an assertive character, a hands-on approach and who aspires to being a key contributor in a dynamic team environment of professionals.

     
    Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

  • Business Development Manager Relationship Manager

    Business Development Manager Relationship Manager

    As the Business Development Manager, your main role will be to help us expand our clientele. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy. You will be the one to ensure smooth running of operations to maximize sales and minimize costs.
    You are expected to have and gain knowledge of diverse business subjects such as sales and marketing. You should be able to motivate personnel (Relationship Managers and agents) to perform according to their maximum capacity. Your goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients.
    Responsibilities

    Participate in the corporate periodic strategy and business planning workshops. This preparation includes lessons learned, expected financial returns, previous planning period performance (actual vs planned) assessment, market assessment, external environment assessment, competitiveness and positioning assessment, shortlisted new ideas, emerging trends and future projections in the real estate markets.
    Develop budget for the department and seek approval on manpower and budgets from the Head of Sales. Responsible for the identification of new business opportunities through alliances, Joint Ventures, acquisitions, mergers, etc.
    Present new opportunities for property sales and management to the Head of Sales for review and approval.
    Conducting market research to collect data and draw inferences to arrive at decision points, considering the overall strategic direction of the Sales Department.
    Assisting in the structuring of sales of property in the most effective manner possible.
    Preparing detailed proposals for new businesses/ ventures including development of feasibility studies using third parties, where deemed necessary. Submit proposals to the Head of Sales for review and approval.
    Ensuring that newly identified opportunities are in line with risk management and diversification strategies.
    Maintaining the highest level of confidentiality during the whole cycle of the business transaction.
    Make sales for the company properties as required and projected. Acquire properties for management services.
    Holding regular discussions with stakeholders to obtain buy-in of new business cases.
    Conducting due diligence on potential partners and recommending the same to the Head of Sales for review and approval.
    Prepare ad-hoc reports/briefs on strategic initiatives and opportunities.
    Lead and guide relationship managers and sales agents by providing them with technical guidance, training and the required growth opportunities to ensure that they are developed for higher level roles.
    Set targets for relationship managers and sales agents achievable weekly, monthly and quarterly.

    Qualifications for Business Development Manager

    Should have a Degree in Business related course.
    Minimum 5 years hands on experience in sales in real estate.
    Should have proven track record of good performance in the real estate industry

    Skills Required

    Excellent communication skills.
    Excellent driving skills are an added advantage
    Proactive, confident, ambitious and focused
    A team player and ability to work well with others.
    Have good organizational skills
    Computer literate
    Able to do presentations effectively
    Good negotiation skills
    Should have a drive towards keeping updated with trending information on real estate
    Ability to write documents in a professional style

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