Jobs Kenya

Location: Location in Nairobi

  • Clerk Handling Centre

    Clerk Handling Centre

    Job description
    We have an exciting career opportunity in our Airfreight Imports Department for the above-mentioned position as outlined below.
    Based in Nairobi and reporting to the Imports Supervisor, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following key result areas:

    Verify import cargo with Customs
    Dispatch cargo to Clients or Warehouse
    Supervise the loading process onto vehicles
    Maintain proper records of Customs files
    Collect documents from assigned handling centers
    Ensure safe custody of cleared cargo until it is dispatched
    Constantly update the customer service team on clearance status of shipments
    Handle queries pertaining to KRA clearance
    Report any damages, losses or shortages to Management immediately they are noted.

    Applicants should possess the following qualifications:-

    Certificate in C & F
    2 years’ relevant experience in the same field

    Key Skills:-

    Attention to details
    Communication
    Supervisory
    Customer care
    Proactive

    Interested candidates who are performance driven with excellent transferable skills and demonstrable track records of achievement in past roles are invited to submit their applications and CV to Kenya.hr-recruit@bollore.com

  • Investment Associate – East Africa

    Investment Associate – East Africa

    Job description
    Only East African candidates or candidates looking to return to East Africa will be considered for this opportunity.
    Our client is a top performing international investment business with a deep track record of investing in and developing the businesses they partner with.
    They seek to hire a top performing Associate to join their Nairobi based team, who have an East African investment focus.
    In this high profile role you will analyse, assist with structuring and implement investment opportunities. Post investment you will also assist their portfolio companies with strategic projects and have a junior seat on the boards of investee companies.
    In order to secure this lucrative and high profile role you will need to bring to the table

    Strong deal financial modelling skills to assist the Investment Directors analyse the financial performance of businesses and structure innovative investment solutions
    A minimum of 3 years experience gained across East Africa in either – M&A, Leveraged Finance or in a blue chip strategy consulting firm where you have worked on Investment Due Diligence assignments
    Ideally you will have either worked internationally or have studied internationally
    Given this is a “partner development” opportunity you must be a natural resident in East Africa

    In return for your dedication and commitment to this quality investment firm you will be offered a $ based remuneration package, a performance based $ bonus and long term incentive structure which values your contribution to developing and delivering investment returns to shareholders.

  • Manager Governmental Affairs and Public Policy Sub Saharan Africa

    Manager Governmental Affairs and Public Policy Sub Saharan Africa

    Job description
    JOB SUMMARY
    Working under the supervision of the Director for Global Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP), this position is responsible for developing and implementing the advocacy, strategy for sub Saharan Africa, at a regional, country and state level (where appropriate). Responsibilities include direct lobbying as well as management of outside consultants. The person will need to work closely with internal stakeholders, such as the business leaders of Sub Saharan Africa and Regional Marketing to develop a proactive broad range of policy initiatives for the short, medium and long-term value in line with business objectives.
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Develop, drive and Implement the Government Affairs Strategy according to short and long-term business objectives
    Integrate government affairs strategy into overall business strategy for Sub Saharan Africa
    Develop proactive implementation strategies to develop legislation and policies favorable to Terumo BCT including patient advocacy
    Play lead role in developing and maintaining Terumo BCT relationships with key stakeholders in the policy community, including think tanks, trade associations and patient groups in Sub Saharan Africa
    Lead discussion at a political (governmental and legislative) level
    Monitor legislative, political and regulatory developments impacting Terumo BCT and serve as lead point of contact on such issues in Sub Saharan Africa.
    Provide timely and informative analysis regarding relevant policy developments and propose the organization’s response to legislation and policy.
    Develop, drive and implement the Government Affairs communication strategy for Sub Saharan Africa. Coordinate and work closely with corporate communications, marketing and legal on the implementation of this communication plan.
    Build relationships with federal /country, state and local authorities, regulatory agency heads and key policy makers (Members of Parliament, African Union, National Ministers/Permanent Secretaries, etc. as well as their advisory staff)
    In conjunction with Regional Commercialization Leads and Market Access team coordinate a Government Affairs reimbursement strategy.
    Develop, drive and implement a thought leadership program, to build and create a political brand of Terumo BCT as leader in area of blood and blood management
    Manage outside consultants as appropriate

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
    Education:
    Knowledge and experience typically gained through a Bachelor’s degree (Political Science), preferably an advanced degree.
    Experience:

    Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in a Government Affairs Role.
    Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably in medical device/biomedical industry
    Extensive knowledge of markets and the medical device industry for sub Saharan Africa
    Substantial experience in proactive policy advocacy

    Skills:

    In line with Terumo BCT Core Competencies (Instills Trust, Plans & Aligns, Customer Focus, Ensures Accountability, Collaborates)
    Strong business skills – broad based understanding of business fundamentals and demonstrated ability to grow the business
    Ability to think strategically yet execute programs at the tactical level
    Ability to work in complex political and regulatory environment
    Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
    Demonstrated ability to interact productively and to effectively influence team, peers, colleagues, and executive management.
    Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgment and capable of communicating with a diverse range of associates.
    Problem analysis and problem/conflict resolution at both a strategic and functional level
    Consistently demonstrated high levels of contribution
    Effective oral, presentation, and written communication skills, especially the ability to frame complex technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner.
    Capability to effectively communicate and interact with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence.
    Strong computer and organizational skills.
    Commitment to company values

  • Outside Sales Associate

    Outside Sales Associate

    Responsibilities

    Identify potential customers.
    Follow up with customer’s needs.
    Pitch products to the customers.
    Any other duty assigned by your manager.

    Job Qualification

    Willing to work your way up to success
    Good communication and presentation skills
    Know how to groom and dressed for success
    Diploma or higher in any related field
    6 months-1 year experience in sales
    Fresh graduates and ongoing students are also encouraged to apply.

  • Solar Technician

    Solar Technician

    Responsibilities

    Assess the job site, identify and resolve any potential hazards
    Create or interpret the solar panel installation plans, mapping out the steps of the installation and where all of the components will be installed.
    Install, inspect, maintain and repair solar panel systems, including the solar collectors, concentrators, batteries, pumps, fans, or support structure.
    Do any and all electrical work needed to connect solar system to electric grid. This includes proper grounding systems, controls and all testing necessary.
    Weatherproof the solar installation in accordance with local safety regulations and the specifications of the manufacturer.

    Job Qualification

    The ideal candidate should have a Solar water heating License from ERC and should not be working at the moment.
    Diploma in Electrical and/or Electronic and Advanced Solar Training with verifiable 4 years solar installation experience
    BSc Electrical Engineering or relevant degree or Higher National Diploma with 2 years of solar installation experience.

  • Quality Assurance & Certification expert – Off-grid solar

    Quality Assurance & Certification expert – Off-grid solar

    Job Description
    Background
    SNV will be tendering for a donor-funded multi-country Programme in Sub Saharan Africa (14 countries), which is anticipated later this year and will focus on Off-Grid Renewable Energy market development with a strong emphasis on consumer awareness, private sector development and creating an enabling environment for Solar Home Systems markets.
    Overview of the Position
    The Quality Assurance & Certification Expert will set-up or further develop an existing quality assurance programme for pico-solar products, including a quality testing framework, and promote adoption by governments, businesses and consumers and coordinate with other large off-grid solar programmes. The Expert will work in close coordination with Lighting Africa, which has developed a quality assurance framework in order to protect consumers and prevent the eroding of confidence in off-grid products in the process. This framework includes test methods, quality standards, and a product testing and verification program that has evaluated 225 off-grid solar products since 2009.
    This position reports to the Team Leader of the programme and works with Country Focal Points and other experts.
    Key Responsibilities

    Set-up or further develop an existing quality assurance programme for pico-solar products aiming to set a baseline level for quality, durability and to ensure truth in advertising in order to create trust in the market and products;
    Implement measures to avoid market spoilage from infiltration of low-quality products;
    Support quality assurance market surveillance activities, including market check testing of products that meet the Lighting Global Quality Standards;
    (Further) develop a quality testing framework to verify that quality assured products that are delivered to the market continue to meet the standards over time;
    Promote adoption of a quality standard by governments and businesses and coordinate with other large off-grid solar programmes;
    Actively promote the use of quality standards to supply chain actors such as product distributors and micro-finance institutions;
    Regular engagement with stakeholders and policy-makers regarding implementation of the quality assurance strategy;
    Stimulate promotion among customers;
    Support product development to a range of aspirational products that can help consumers in moving up the energy ladder.

    Qualifications

    Academic qualification in engineering, energy or business;
    Experience working in private sector development/enabling programmes, demonstrating a strong understanding of consumer markets;
    Experience in setting up quality assurance programmes and promoting quality certificates;
    Experience working in off-grid renewable energy preferred;
    Sub-Saharan Africa work experience is essential;
    Strong networking and communication skills.

    Additional Information
    We expect the programme to start on the 1st of May 2018 and will take 4 years.
    If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before 29 December 2017.

  • Non-Professional Volunteer Mentor Professional Volunteer Mentor

    Non-Professional Volunteer Mentor Professional Volunteer Mentor

    Role description: Non-Professional volunteer-mentor
    These are individuals with no professional experience as defined by Imara. This category also includes students in tertiary learning institutions.
    Volunteer-mentorship areas

    Life skills for high school students.
    Club activities strengthening
    Peer education (Sex, Drugs and Alcohol)
    Exposure to tertiary education experiences

    Standards for non-professional mentors

    Must be a student. Preferably in third and fourth year of university education.
    Must be willing and able to volunteer for a period of six (6) months.
    Must present a letter of recommendation or reference for the university.
    Must possess good character and moral standing.

    Scope of work for non-professional mentors

    Attending the activation workshop
    Engaging with local high schools in; strengthening club activities, peer mentorship and inform on education exploration opportunities.
    Compiling on monthly progress reports.
    Attend a debrief meeting at closeout.

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  • Short-Term Recruitment and Management Support

    Short-Term Recruitment and Management Support

    Terms of Reference (ToRs)
    Nutrition International is committed to the fundamental principles of equal employment opportunity. Women are encouraged to apply.
    Background
    Technical Assistance for Nutrition (TAN) is a project led by the United Kingdom’s UKaid which seeks to improve the capacity of Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) countries to design, deliver, and track the progress of nutrition programs and to generate, learn from and adopt knowledge of what works. Nutrition International is contributing to TAN by coordinating the provision of technical assistance (TA) to help national SUN Focal Points in select countries to overcome gaps in capacity for the design and delivery of multi-sectoral national nutrition plans, and to the SUN Movement Secretariat (SMS); tapping into its global hub to source and deploy the expertise needed.
    Nutrition International works with 20 countries who have joined the SUN Movement to articulate priority TA needs, develop relevant Terms of Reference (ToRs), recruit and manage quality TA providers to best meet countries needs. Given an increased demand for TA, Nutrition International is seeking temporary services from a nutrition professional with recruitment and programming experience to support an anticipated increased volume of TA support in early 2018.
    Objectives
    The successful consultant will be expected to provide high quality support to the Nutrition International TAN team, with programmatic and technical activities, recruitment, contracting and other administrative duties which are required to support contracting of new TAs. Specifically, key tasks are listed below:
    Programmatic/technical (related to leading and supporting ToR development)

    Collect relevant literature and background information that will support improved articulation of TA needs
    Work together with TAN team to unpack specific objectives and outputs for each TA
    Map specific TA milestones and deliverables
    Facilitate development of initial draft ToRs in line with TAN ToR template
    Support TAN team to respond to feedback on draft ToRs from the SUN FP and country stakeholders
    Recruitment

    Develop applications review and interview assessment criteria for specific ToRss
    Conduct technical and HR assessment of applications (technical proposals, financial proposal and CVs) in line with the criteria and recommend shortlisted candidates
    Develop interview questions and guides
    Support setting interviews and participate in interviews as needed
    Compile interview report for review, with recommendations for review and approval by the TAN Manager

    Contracting and other administrative duties

    Support development of TA budgets
    Support mapping of deliverables across the TA lifespan to support management and quality assurance
    Support drafting of necessary contract attachments outlining specific deliverables and timelines

    Scope of Work
    Applicants are requested to present specific relevant experience to complete objectives, along with proposed daily or monthly fee rate as part of their submission.
    Duty Station/Location
    The Consultant will work from the Nutrition International Africa Regional office (Nairobi, Kenya) for the duration of this assignment, and will liaise regularly with TAN staff based in Nairobi and other Nutrition International offices.
    Timeline
    This 4-month consultancy is expected to start in February 2018 and be completed in May 2018, (exact timelines to be determined in consultation with Nutrition International).
    Management and Reporting/Coordination mechanism
    The Consultant will report to Nutrition Internationa TAN Africa Manager, based in Nairobi.

    Specific financial and administrative accountabilities are to the Nutritional International for all the deliverables of the assignment. Payment will be subject to performance and reaching deliverables as agreed upon at the moment of contract signing.
    Nutrition International will provide technical input into the assignment and is responsible for assuring the quality of the work being delivered by the Consultant.

    Profile/qualifications of consultant
    An experienced nutrition programming professional with general management experience (recruitment, contracting, etc.) will be required to complete all aspects of this consultancy.
    The consultant is expected to have the following qualifications and experience:

    Technical knowledge and experience in nutrition programming
    Post-graduate qualifications in one of the following fields: Project Management, Social Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition, International Development or other relevant field
    A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field of development sector including consultancy work with the Government and development partners
    Experience in senior search and selection assignments, with the ability to attract candidates globally
    Specific experience in developing national strategies or plans and experience in multi-sectoral engagement and partnerships in the area of nutrition, food security and/economics would be an added advantage
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Excellent pproficiency in English (written and spoken, with capacity to write documents and reports)
    Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results within strict deadlines

  • Social media & Digital Marketing Internships

    Social media & Digital Marketing Internships

    Job description
     Responsibilities

    Development of brand awareness and online reputation
    Be familiar with Google Ad words
    Cultivation of leads & sales
    Develop & manage digital marketing campaigns
    Monitoring social media for company mentions & engaging with customers where relevant
    Create Online content for various clients
    Manage clients Social media calendar

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in Sales & Marketing / IT related / Economics e.t.c.
    Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints
    Solid Knowledge of website analytics tools (Google analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends etc)
    Creative and Graphic Design knowledge

  • Community Oral Health Officer Receptionist Laboratory Technologist Construction Admin Assistant Bright Clinical Officers

    Community Oral Health Officer Receptionist Laboratory Technologist Construction Admin Assistant Bright Clinical Officers

    About the Role:
    The position offers an opportunity of giving high quality dental care to our patients with the state of the art dental equipment in a friendly environment that will help in performing pain free procedures.
    Key Benefits:

    In charge of growing your unit
    Lots of growth opportunities and promotions over time(We are a fast growing company)
    Experience a fun and unique culture

    Job Responsibilities:

    Provide high quality oral health services (including assessments, cleaning, and different procedures)
    Be creative about increasing your patient numbers. Come up with ideas for promotions and get lots of freedom to tailor services and prices to your patients
    Be an expert at painless extractions
    Make kids love dental check-ups 

    Benefits

    Starting base salary is dependent on experience and qualifications
    Opportunity available to share in the profits of your dental clinic

    Location and hours:

    We have an opening at our Medical Centre in Githurai 45.
    Working hours are 52 per week

    Requirements

    Certificate/Diploma in Community Oral Health
    1 year practical attachment
    1 year working experience as a COHO
    Copy of recommendation letter from MOH
    Association Certificate from Oral health Association of Kenya (OHAK

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