Jobs Kenya

Location: Location in Nairobi

  • Programme Policy Officer

    Programme Policy Officer

    QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

    University Degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Agriculture/Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Education, Food Science and Technology and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    Served in comparable and relevant position in the public service or private sector with an International Organisation for at least five (5) years.
    Extensive knowledge of local food market systems in Kenya. Knowledge and experience in public food procurement and supply chain management will be an added advantage.
    Demonstrated experience in project planning and management, implementing agricultural market projects, creating market opportunities for smallholder farmers and market analysis.
    Possess excellent communication skills with ability with people from different cultural settings and organisations.
    Good knowledge of key functions of the Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock, Water and irrigation, Ministry of Health – Nutrition and Food Safety Divisions, National and County governments and other related including social services.
    Skills and experience in strategic and policy engagement with both national and county governments.
    Advanced analytical skills, resourcefulness, maturity of judgement, negotiating skills and ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

    BACKGROUND
    Background
    Since 1980, WFP and the Ministry of Education have jointly implemented a school meals program targeting the most food-insecure districts with the lowest enrolment and completion rates and high gender disparities – including all primary schools in the marginalized arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya and in the informal settlements of Nairobi. WFP and the Government of Kenya are currently giving a hot lunch to 1.5 million children attending school across the country each day of the school term.
    In 2009, the Government of Kenya started a national home grown school meals programme (HGSMP) to provide a meal to children at school; to support education achievements while also stimulating local agricultural production through purchase of food from smallholder farmers and local food suppliers.
    After more than three decades of joint WFP-Government programming, the transition of school feeding activities to Government ownership is underway and due to be completed by January 2019. WFP supports the hand-over process.
    The Government funded HGSMP covers all the semi-arid counties that are largely inhabited by smallholder farmers; and it is progressively expanding into the arid counties. Beginning in January 2018, the Government of Kenya will expand the HGSMP to Baringo and West Pokot sub-countries.
    JOB PURPOSE
    Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Project
    With financial support from the United States of Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other donors, WFP has committed to support the Government of Kenya’s effort to sustainably expand the national home-grown school feeding programme (HGSMP) into the arid lands while stimulating local economic development through the procurement of food from local structured markets, strengthening local and regional food market systems, improving access to culturally-acceptable foods and connecting them to the home-grown school meals program’ and to improve systems for assuring the safety and quality of food for feeding programmes. This will entail the following:

    Assessment and Mapping of Local Food Systems and Value Chains

    WFP will support the government to conduct market assessments of local value chains in Baringo and West Pokot sub-counties, where the Government of Kenya will start providing cash transfers to schools under the Home Grown School Meals Program (HGSMP) in January 2018. These market assessments will map the production and supply capacity of local traders and farmers to schools, and the market assessments will be used to estimate the cash transfer rates that the government should use when transitioning schools to the HGSMP.
    WFP will support the government to conduct value chain analyses to identify and map locally produced commodities and local agricultural production that are well-positioned to participate in the structured demand markets created by the HGSMP. Building upon the Cash Transfers to Schools (CTS) market assessments, the value chain analyses will focus on the availability, costs and future potential of local, nutritious, and culturally-acceptable food to become part of the HGSMP food basket. The assessments will also consider the local availability of drought-tolerant crops in order to inform the development of diverse menus under the HGSMP.

    Capacity Building for National and County Institutions

    WFP will support the development of the Government of Kenya’s national implementation strategy to guide direct local procurement from smallholder farmers by government institutions, such as schools, the National Youth Service, hospitals and the Kenya Police Service. WFP, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MOALF) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), have obtained consensus from the Ministries of Education, Health, Interior, Labour and Social Protection, Devolution and Planning, as well as the Kenya Dairy Board, and the National Cereals and Produce Board, to support procurement from smallholder farmers and agricultural processors by developing an implementation strategy, which will be first implemented in Turkana, Baringo and West Pokot, before a national roll-out.
    JOB PURPOSE

    Capacity Strengthening for Local Suppliers and Traders

    WFP will train local farmer organizations, suppliers and traders in Baringo and West Pokot on the key requirements for becoming suppliers to the HGSMP, including eligibility criteria for suppliers, procurement procedures for schools, food quality assurance, and post‐harvest handling.
    WFP will partner with the Ministry of Education (MOE), MOALF, and Ministry of Health (MOH) to conduct market linkage forums in Baringo and West Pokot, which will provide an opportunity for potential suppliers to interact with school meals procurement committees. Market linkage forums will increase awareness, promote transparency during the procurement process, and provide school meals procurement committees with the opportunity to coordinate with suppliers to adjust the HGSMP food basket based on locally-available products.

    Procure Locally-Produced, Drought-Tolerant Crops

    WFP will pilot the local procurement of sorghum and cowpeas for schools in Turkana. WFP will procure these locally-produced, drought-tolerant crops using Forward Delivery Contracts (FDCs) and direct contracts issued to six farmer organizations in Turkana County. The farmer organizations have received technical support on cultivating sorghum and cowpeas, and using FDC and direct contract mechanisms through WFP activities supported by other ongoing projects. The locally-procured sorghum and cowpeas will diversify the existing food basket, by replacing a portion of the bulgur wheat and green split peas for two days per week (20 days per term) for two school-terms in 2018.

    Strengthen Systems for ensuring School Meals Food Safety and Quality

    WFP is currently working with the government to develop a National School Meals Food Safety and Quality guideline and to roll out related activities in five arid counties. WFP will continue work with the Ministries of Education, Health and Agriculture to finalise and roll out the national guideline, and with county governments to implement the guideline.
    WFP is seeking to recruit a programme policy officer (Agribusiness and Markets) to manage the four market components of the Local and Regional Procurement (LRP) project and ensure effective and timely implementation of the same.
    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
    Accountability
    Under the overall supervision of the Head of WFP Resilient Livelihoods and Nutrition Unit and Direct Supervision of the Programme Policy Officer (Market Access and Linkages), the incumbent will work closely with the Country Capacity Strengthening Unit and the Nutrition team to ensure that the market component of the Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement project is implemented efficiently and effectively.
    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    Ensure that the market components of the LRP project are well synchronised with the nutrition and feeding components. Specific duties under each of the components include

    a) Assessment and Mapping of Local Food Systems and Value Chains

    Develop detailed terms of reference for market and value chain assessments. The office will develop the terms of reference in close collaboration with the Country Capacity Strengthening, Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping units, the Nutrition team and relevant field office staff.
    Review the methodology and tools proposed by the Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping Unit for the assessments and mapping.
    Review assessment reports, coordinate provision inputs from other units and field offices (including county and relevant national government officers).

    b) Capacity Building for National and County Institutions

    Establish working relationships with relevant officials at the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries on ongoing efforts to develop a policy, legal and implementation framework for linking smallholder farmers to public procurement.
    Support the process of developing an implementation strategy for government institutions to buy food from smallholder farmers.

    c) Capacity Strengthening for Local Suppliers to supply the Home Grown School Meals Programme

    Ensure that the curriculum for training local suppliers (traders and farmer organisations) addresses the capacity gaps.
    Monitor effectiveness of local suppliers in the HGSMP procurement process, identify weaknesses and propose solutions.

    d) Procure Locally-Produced, Drought-Tolerant Crops

    In collaboration with Turkana Field Office and procurement unit, ensure that the procurement plan for sorghum and cowpeas is implemented.
    In collaboration with the CCS (School Meals) team ensure schools are well informed and prepared to receive, handle, cook and consume the additional food basket items.

    e) Strengthen Systems for ensuring School Meals Food Safety and Quality

    In collaboration with WFP Regional Bureau, the CCS (School Meals) and Markets teams, relevant national and county government ministries coordinate the process of finalising the National School Meals Food Safety and Quality Guideline.
    Represent WFP Kenya in the National Food Quality and Safety Committee to ensure that the Food Safety and Quality for schools integrated in the committee’s agenda.
    Ensure that proposed feedback mechanisms on Food Safety and Quality for schools work efficiently.
    Develop and update project work plans, monitor implementation to check for quality of delivery, timeliness and effectiveness and efficiency.
    Draft inputs for donor and WFP standard project reports and periodic project report updates.
    Participate in project evaluation processes – baseline and end line surveys and reporting

  • Communication Officer Advocacy and Capacity Strengthening Officer Research Officer

    Communication Officer Advocacy and Capacity Strengthening Officer Research Officer

    Job description
    As part of our strategy to improve the Center’s ability to engage in global and continental discussions about solutions to the challenges impeding Africa’s development, we are recruiting a Communications Officer to serve as an in-house Editor in Chief and ensure quality control in our written and multimedia content. The right candidate is a nimble multitasker with a strong background in print and multimedia content development, a wide network of contacts in local and international media and exacting attention to detail. S/he will be able to calmly handle a complex workload, is responsive as well as proactive, and is comfortable providing mentoring and coaching to a highly trained and educated cohort of research professionals.
    Duties And Responsibilities

    Lead and/or oversee content editing for a variety of products across three programmatic divisions, including corporate products such as annual reports, newsletters and brochures
    Lead media outreach including implementation of media and social media strategy
    Supervise in-house training on public speaking and verbal presentations for research staff
    Oversee development of innovative multimedia products including infographics, short films and animations

    Skills And Qualifications

    Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field
    At least five years of post-qualification work experience in communications, writing and content creation, preferably at an international organization
    Excellent editing and writing skills as well as ability to translate complex scientific facts into accessible messages for general audiences
    Visual media skills including use of still and video camera; ability to develop video storyboards and basic editing to a professional standard
    Some knowledge of graphic design and desktop publishing, including Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe or Corel suites
    Experience in using social media channels and extending their reach
    Experience of creating and editing digital media and publishing across a variety of platforms including but not limited to Storify, Prezi, Slideshare and YouTube
    Familiarity with approaches for planning, executing, and monitoring social media strategies
    Excellent existing network of media contacts at sub-regional level
    Excellent verbal communication and ability to train and mentor
    Demonstrated willingness to work as part of a team
    Networking, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills coupled with resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgment
    French language skills desirable

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  • Solutions Architect, Africa

    Solutions Architect, Africa

    Job Description
    External Job Description
    Level: Senior Management Level
    Reports To: The Lead Solutions Architect
    Context of the role
    Diageo Business Services (DBS) is a multi-functional global shared services function, created to further improve business efficiency and empower our markets to focus on our commercial growth.
    We have transformed how we deliver services to the markets:

    Single point of responsibility to manage relationships, shape demand, & manage service and outcome delivery
    Standardized business service lines to drive efficiency and scalability
    Insight-focused business analytics service
    Market outcome focused services, underpinned by efficient IT process management
    More control, cost efficiency and transparency of application delivery
    One DBS strategy supported by strategic multi-year financial goals and modelling
    Transparent /differentiated pricing to drive standardization and year-on-year efficiency improvements
    Within DBS, Diageo has a Global ‘Enterprise Architecture’ group with responsibility to Simplify, Optimise and Digitise Diageo.

    Role Description
    The ‘Regional Solutions Architect’ roles will report into the Lead, Solution Architecture and will be focused on engaging project teams and Enterprise Architects in designing technical solutions in support of Diageo’s business and technical initiatives. The roles available cover the following areas:

    Solution Architect – NAM (North America)
    Solution Architect – LAC (Latin America & Caribbean)
    Solution Architect – APAC (Asia Pacific)
    Solution Architect – Europe
    Solution Architect – Africa

    Leadership Responsibilities
    Each ‘Solutions Architect’ role will be responsible for:

    Partnering with the relevant IS BRM organization to identify and design technical solutions across a range of technologies/platforms/providers
    Provide thought leadership to challenge and influence all technical designs to best leverage the capabilities of our platforms
    Continual expansion of your architecture knowledge, constantly seeking ways to broaden exposure to the latest and greatest trends and developments in the technology space
    Tightly Integrating With The Rest Of Enterprise Architecture, Including
    Analytics architecture
    Platform architecture
    Technical architecture to ensure all solutions are designed in accordance with the Diageo reference architecture

    Qualifications and Experience

    Demonstrated broad working knowledge of relevant technologies for each role including, but not limited to: SAP, Office 365, CRM, WorkDay, SaaS, PaaS, mobile device integration, single sign-on, etc.
    Demonstrated expertise delivering solutions involving different categories of data (structured, semi-structured, unstructured). Demonstrated architecture experience with web or portal based solutions. Demonstrated experience championing, designing, and implementing innovative solutions to problems.
    Knowledge and experience with architecting, designing and implementing large scale IS programs.
    Experience with technical design (application, information, integration and infrastructure)
    Knowledge and experience with architecting, designing and implementing cloud-based solutions
    10 years demonstrated experience successfully delivering information technologies business solutions for large-scale global applications across multiple hardware and software platforms
    Some experience of implementing or utilizing relevant integration platforms including BODS, SAP PO, or comparable. Leading solution design during all phases of development and deployment.

  • Driver Security Specialist

    Driver Security Specialist

    Job description
    Background / General Description
    The Driver(s) will work as part of the Country Office carpool, and will drive office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel, usually within Nairobi but also to other locations within Kenya (and at times neighboring countries); and the delivery and collection of mail, documents, pouches, and other errands.
    Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.
    Duties And Accountabilities
    To perform according to expectations, the incumbents would be expected to:

    Transport authorized personnel to/from airports, meetings/appointments, and other official duties, including business travel to/from locations throughout Kenya in line with the stipulated procedures and guidelines.
    Drive the assigned office vehicles, ensuring the safety of staff and/or authorized passengers, vehicle and other road users and for the transport of authorized personnel. Ensure that all passengers have fastened safety belts and adhere to the organization’s road transport safety policy.
    Delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and meet any other transportation requirements.
    Meet official personnel, including mission staff at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
    Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires etc., whilst ensuring that the receipts for related expenses are maintained in file.
    Perform minor routine repairs, and be responsible for maintenance and cleanliness (interior and exterior, including safety belts) of the vehicle, including arranging for other vehicle repairs as per prevailing procedure.
    Ensure that the vehicle is equipped with First Aid kit and that he/she is trained in providing first aid. Check expiry date for consumables in the kit and seek replacement as appropriate.
    Log official trips as per the World Bank’s policies, including daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, etc.
    Ensure that the vehicle’s documentation is always current, including display of current insurance cover at all times.
    Observe the host country’s traffic rules and regulations.
    Always check and adhere to security information from the supervisor or the environment for safe drive within and outside the cities.
    Maintain confidentiality of any passenger’s discussions or phone conversations.
    Report accidents or incidents immediately to the supervisor and ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
    Perform any other task assigned by the Country Director and/or supervisor.

    Selection Criteria
    Among other criteria, the successful candidate should be holding:

    Valid Driver’s License and capable of Defensive Driving; and a minimum of a high school diploma
    Thorough knowledge of driving rules and regulations and be conversant with the Road Security Code.
    A minimum of 5 years’ professional driving experience with a safe driving record.
    Proficient to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written).
    Possess basic skills in minor vehicle repairs and maintenance. Vocational training in auto maintenance and repair would be a plus.
    Knowledge of UN system security procedures will be an added advantage.
    Familiarity with Nairobi roads and environs, as well as the road network in Kenya in general.
    Ability to pass World Bank security clearance, medical test, UN DSS basic and advanced security clearance examinations.
    Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to team-oriented work.
    Willingness to drive throughout Kenya and neighboring countries.

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  • Associate/Operations Officer

    Associate/Operations Officer

    Job description
    The Energy & Water (E&W) unit is a part of IFC’s Cross-Industry Advisory Solutions Department, which supports clients in accessing reliable, cost-effective energy supply, addresses resource availability risk, and manages production more efficiently to minimize losses and costs. The team provides advisory service on issue ranging from power generation, transmission and distribution, to off-grid energy access, and resource efficiency (including energy, water, and raw materials).
    Objective:
    IFC is seeking an Energy and Water Associate/Operations Officer or to spearhead quality control, support the implementation of programs, including monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management. The candidate will also support strategy developing, donor fundraising, sector level work, etc. The position will be based in one of the following locations; Johannesburg, South Africa; Nairobi, Kenya or Dakar, Senegal.
    Duties and Accountabilities

    Provide quality control as projects are designed, developed and implemented.
    Actively participate in and support the process of scoping, and designing new regional level activities.
    Actively participate in the implementation and oversight of certain E&W projects, programs and engagements.
    Develop and review project proposals, donor reports and project supervision reports;
    Liaise with donors and the private sector to identify and mobilize additional sources of funding for E&W activities.
    Working with regional and thematic leads, support market/sector scoping efforts across regions in priority countries in order to identify, assess and make recommendations on viable regional, sector and client level opportunities.
    Work with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) officers and E&W teams to develop indicators and tools that collect the necessary data for evaluating the impact of the projects to ensure that firm and sector level results are properly captured.
    Coordinate the capturing and management of the knowledge derived and lessons learned from the projects of E&W.
    Prepare terms of reference and lead consultant procurement process to support delivery of sector level initiatives, when appropriate.
    Facilitate necessary onboarding and support capacity building activities for new E&W staff.
    Ensure close and effective collaboration with other IFC departments and across the WBG.
    Actively contribute to the knowledge management agenda of E&W.
    Other duties and accountabilities may be added as needed.

    Selection Criteria
    The candidate should be a determined and persevering “go-getter”, with a positive attitude and should demonstrate dedication to excellence, patience for detail and the ability to translate detailed information into broad strategy and workplans and actions. The candidate should be able to work independently, multi-task in a high-pressure environment, deliver consistent results and take initiative, and be a strong team player. The candidate should be open-minded, able to work in a fast-paced and multicultural environment and used to exploring links between fields, disciplines and people in order to deliver results.
    More specifically, the selection criteria will be:

    At least seven (7) years professional, relevant experience, preferably with experience in the private sector and/or consulting.
    MBA or Masters Degree in a relevant discipline.
    Familiarity with the design, preparation, implementation and monitoring (project cycle) of advisory projects;
    Strong research, analytical, organizational and communication skills. Working knowledge of internal policies and procedures at IFC and World Bank Group is a strong plus.
    Familiarity with resource efficiency, clean energy and climate change.
    Experience in designing and implementing private sector development technical assistance programs in emerging markets.
    Team player with organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision;
    Ability to respond to situations of high demand and pressure in a timely manner;
    Good knowledge and understanding of business planning, work programming, and project management.
    Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and flexibility in handling a variety of concurrent business support services.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in French is a plus.

    This position would report to the E&W Regional Lead for SSA based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
    The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
    For Corporate Information and to apply to the position, please visit www.ifc.org/careers, vacancy number req7. Deadline is January 26th, 2018.

  • Country Director

    Country Director

    Job description
    Starting Salary £41,164
    It gets you out of bed in the morning and pays the bills, but are you looking for much more from your job?
    Reporting to the MMI Director of Programmes, the Country Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Mary’s Meals programme in Kenya. They will be responsible and accountable for the operational success of the school feeding programme, ensuring the Mary’s Meals school feeding model is consistently delivered to exceptional standards. The Country Director will develop, lead and manage the Kenya senior leadership team and will play the leading role in representing the organisation in Kenya.
    It is essential that you have a relevant degree, or equivalent level professional experience and extensive experience working at leadership level including leading a diverse team in a fast paced and rapidly growing environment. You will have a sharp focus on delivery with extensive experience of programme implementation and a particular emphasis on effective delivery, efficient logistics and control of stock.
    You will be self-motivated and able to work independently, with excellent communication, organisation, prioritisation and time management skills. You will have experience of persuading and influencing at a strategic level and the ability to establish effective and collaborative relationships.
    In addition, you will have strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, management and reporting.
    If you would like to make a difference to the lives of thousands of children across the world, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who has significant leadership experience but who can operate at all levels to get the job done.
    By contributing to the work of Mary’s Meals, you will become part of a worldwide movement of people who will not accept that any child in this world of plenty should endure a day without a meal.

  • Deputy Manager Sales

    Deputy Manager Sales

    Job description
    ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Map and Segment the target markets (Captive / Independent Power/Merchant Power Plants, Operation & Maintenance of existing / new Power Plants)
    Develop a Business Plan and approach for addressing the market
    Identify potential customers for Thermax EPC offerings. Create plans to approach new customer and deal with entry barriers for Thermax offerings based on buyer behavior and purchasing pattern. Convert potential opportunities to order
    Create an entry strategy for Thermax Turnkey / Supply & Supervision offerings in various segments on Biomass, Solid Fuel and Gas
    Meet the enquiry / lead generation and order booking targets in line with Annual Business Plan
    Evaluate and establish a network of associates & consultants in the complimenting industry segments
    Participate in promotion exercises to ensure a sustainable pipeline of enquiries
    Support back end team in identifying local suppliers and help in developing contractors and fabricators

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS
    Essential Qualification : Graduate in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
    Desirable Qualification : Post Graduate qualification in Marketing / Business Management.
    Experience : 8 to 10 Years out of which 2-4 years in selling Power Equipment.
    Products to be handled : Power EPC / Packages, O & M for Power Projects, Boilers
    Position type (Choose) : Full Time (Indian Expats and Locals)
    CRITICAL COMPETENCIES OF THE JOB
    We are looking for Sales professional having the drive to excel, develop and grow business.
    The key competencies required are:

    Possess the ability to carry the Thermax brand across the industry segments.
    Flair for language (English and local dialect) in both verbal and written
    Cognitive ability & ability to scan business environment
    Ability to learn quickly
    Ability to work in cross cultural set-up
    Appreciation of Cost of various packages in Power Plant
    Ability to build relationship with customers and consultants
    Ability to sell new products and solutions
    Result orientation

    EXPERIENCE/ EXPOSURE

    Experience in Capital equipment sale preferably power related like EPC Projects, large capacity Boilers, Coal Handling plants, DG sets, solar, combined cycle plants etc.
    Exposure to overall power industry & its dynamics
    Exposure to Contracting terms for tenders
    Awareness of changing regulations and its impact on business

    SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

    Background Check
    Reference Check

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/BENEFITS
    We seek to attract professionals by offering competitive compensation and benefit package that includes medical insurance, paid time off.
    Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply in English language only.
    To learn about more Thermax Limited, please visit our web page at www.thermaxglobal.com.

  • Nairobi Director

    Nairobi Director

    Job description
    Key Details
    Duration: 2 year contract, extendable
    Salary: Competitive senior-level package with generous benefits including health insurance, employer-contribution to pension scheme, 5 weeks of annual leave, inflationary increases and other benefits
    Responsible To: Chief of Staff
    Start Date: Asap
    Deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 14 January 2018
    As Nairobi Director you will play a key role in crafting and delivering on strategies for impactful collective campaigns to protect civilians from armed conflict in Africa. You will build on and work closely with a strong network of civil society across Africa and maximise their joint impact to achieve change. We are looking for an activist at heart, an exceptional strategist and powerful networker that takes our engagement in Africa to the next level and ensures we are ever more effective in our mission to protect civilians affected by conflict.
    Your responsibilities will include:

    Planning and executing collective advocacy campaigns to protect civilians in African countries experiencing conflict – The focus of your work will be to craft and deliver on strategies for impactful collective campaigning across Africa to protect civilians from armed conflict. Together with our South Africa Director you will be working with our partner organisations and civil society more broadly in Africa and will bring them together in powerful, highly effective coalitions. You will maximise their collective impact by advising on strategy, injecting innovative and creative campaign tactics and then most efficiently implementing diverse advocacy activities, including gaining headline media attention. You will help create regional and global campaign moments to ensure governments fulfil their obligations to protect civilians.
    Strengthening and building on a diverse, flexible and innovative network of civil society organisations across key African countries committed to the prevention of armed conflicts – You will achieve this by closely cooperating with a wide range of civil society organisations, mainly from the East and Horn of Africa whose work enhances the protection of civilians and by delivering high impact advocacy and media work in collaboration with them. You will liaise with senior representatives from partner organisations as well as the media and become a resourceful and trusted counterpart for them. You will expand our network by proactively engaging with and recruiting new partner NGOs.
    Researching and analysing government policies to develop targeted strategies – Focusing on actual or potential conflicts that are of most strategic importance to our partners, you will ensure that Crisis Action provides valuable intel by investigating and analysing the policy positions of governments within the East and Horn of Africa states, the IGAD and EAC as well. You will ensure that Crisis Action builds an in-depth and sophisticated intelligence of these African governments and institutions’ positions towards relevant conflicts, the results of which will be top quality advice to partners on advocacy demands, strategy and suggestions for action. You will also be responsible for feeding this intelligence into our global groups, strategies and analysis. As a formidable political operator, you will build and sustain political relationships within these target countries and institutions.
    Leadership of Nairobi office – You will manage the Nairobi team and will be responsible for ensuring that the work of the team is conducted to the highest professional standards. You will advise and guide the team members on their campaign work and foster their professional development. You will also be responsible for the financial management and running of our operations in Nairobi as well as official representation of Crisis Action.
    Supporting our global work – You will be a core part of our international team, jointly strategizing around regional and international politics and how to change it. You will also help us reach out to potential partners in countries where we don’t have a presence and seek to engage and support them. You will be asked to advise on devising and implementing our fundraising plan, and to input into our organizational strategy and vision.

    Person Specifications:
    The following are essential:

    At least 7-10 years of relevant work experience in leading effective campaigns that have had positive impact through engaging in policy change in Africa and at any one of key African institutions.
    Expertise in media and communications; including knowing what different audiences need to hear, crafting media stories, producing high-quality media materials and working across media platforms, including new media. Experience of media work with national and regional media.
    Excellent political judgement and the ability to think and work strategically to achieve political change.
    High level contacts in politics, the media and civil society across the East and Horn of Africa.
    Experience of leading or working within coalitions.
    Team player: thrives as part of a team.
    High levels of professionalism. Extremely reliable and organized. Completes tasks in a timely and thorough manner. Great project management and time management skills to efficiently juggle competing priorities.
    High levels of ambition, energy, drive, dynamism, determination and focus.
    First-class interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to cultivate high-level contacts and to instill trust and confidence in partner organisations and colleagues from a variety of backgrounds.
    Resilience and the ability to manage multiple internal and external demands.
    Commitment to Crisis Action’s aims, objectives and mandate.
    Intercultural working experiences.
    Ability to work in Nairobi and travel in the region.
    The following would be an advantage:
    Experience of campaigning on human rights issues and knowledge of individual conflict situations.
    Excellent knowledge key regional institutions in Africa and a proven track record in working with these.
    Languages other than English, especially French, Swahili, Arabic.

  • Principal Internal Auditor – Commercial Operations Audit Accounts Departmental Administrator

    Principal Internal Auditor – Commercial Operations Audit Accounts Departmental Administrator

    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in Internal Audit Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Brief Description
    Reporting to the Senior Manager – Commercial Operation Audits, the position holder will drive improvement in the Commercial processes control environment within Safaricom through execution of commercial operation audits as well as proactive risk assessment and recommendations on control issues.
    The position holder will be a business controls specialist within our wider commercial operations, providing thought leadership, and guidance on emerging business risks to realize the overall business objectives
    Job Responsibilities

    Execute audit assignments based on annual Commercial Audit plan that covers processes in Consumer Business, Enterprise Business, Financial services and emerging business ventures.
    Lead audit planning process from audit scoping to announcement to achieve objective led audit scope, timing and staffing for assignment.
    Assure Quality of reporting on audits through quality of report content, validation of audit grading and root cause analysis of issues noted in audits.
    Manage the key stakeholders through the reporting cycle to ensure pragmatic and sufficient control measures are obtained to address the highlighted weaknesses.
    Follow up implementation of tracked audit issues for timely and satisfactory actions by process owners.
    Play an independent assurance role in all strategic company commercial projects ensuring that project risks are identified and mitigated.
    Provide advisory services to stakeholders on controls on new products and services in the company.
    Provide support to other Risk Management processes to ensure that the business risks are adequately assessed and proper mitigation measures put in place

    Requirements for the Commercial Operations Audit Job

    Upper second class degree in a Technical or Business field from a recognized University
    Fully qualified accountant – CPA (K) or equivalent and /or Holder of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
    6 years working experience in Internal / external audit specializing in Business processes and/or risk assurance
    High level knowledge of MS Office applications.
    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of management.
    Proven ability to lead audits and manage an audit team.
    Working experience in use of data analytic tools in audit process

    Skills

    Ability to use business controls acumen to improve organisation risk management practices.
    Demonstrated ability to conduct process analysis to achieve effective and efficient end to end business processes.
    Ability to effectively communicate to executive levels.
    Proven ability to self-start and effectively manage their own workload to deliver a series of assignment.
    Ability to proactively adapt own style and approach to build rapport and work with others more effectively and maintain strong work relationships and networks.
    Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and prioritize effort and resources on high-value, high impact activities to achieve maximum performance and drive continuous organisational improvement

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