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  • Research Associate

    Research Associate

    Job Desciption
    Eligibility: Position open to all nationalities; Kenyan nationals and East African citizens strongly encouraged apply About Innovations for Poverty Action: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is an international nonprofit research organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems.
    About the Project: Precision Agriculture for Development (PAD) is a US-based non-profit organization with a mission to support smallholder farmers in developing countries by providing customized information and services that increase productivity, profitability, and environmental sustainability.
    PAD is working on a new model for agricultural extension: delivering farmers personalized agricultural advice via their mobile phones.
    PAD implements this model in collaboration with partner organizations and gathers evidence on its impact. PAD aims to improve the lives of 100 million farmers in developing countries with its services.
    In Kenya, PAD has partnered with IPA to implement a research project in Western Kenya aiming at delivering localized agricultural information (including, but not limited to, fertilizer, lime, pest management and other recommendations) to farmers.
    About the position: The Research Associate under the general supervision of the Research Coordinator and within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya (IPAK) policies and procedures coordinates the facilitation of field activities, data support for the project, and functions within IPAK.
    Below is a list of some of the general duties and responsibilities of the Research Associate, to be carried out as needed according to the determination of the Research Coordinator.
    Duties

    Assist with overall project management, monitoring and implementation.
    Track progress of project activities and regularly inform Research Coordinator of progress.
    Coordinate field logistics, including the implementation of phone and in-person surveys with large samples of respondents.
    Manage, support and train a team of field staff.
    Implement systems to manage, clean, and analyze data related to project activities.
    Ensure smooth and timely data flow between various project activities.
    Assist with survey programming (e.g. SurveyCTO).
    Monitor indicators of staff performance (especially productivity and back-check verifications).
    Implement research protocols to ensure quality of all data collection activities.
    Prepare summary statistics and other analyses related to project outcomes.
    Keep track of project expenses and prepare financial reports.
    Work closely with PAD Kenya country office team and Principal Investigators.

    Job Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Psychology, Statistics, Political Science, Computer Science or a related field.
    Proficiency in STATA, Excel, and ODK or SurveyCTO.
    Strong proven quantitative skills and enjoy working with data.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
    Excellent management, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
    Ability to work under time pressure and solve problems in field.
    Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented with ability to work both independently and in groups and to be supervised remotely.
    Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player.

    Desired

    Proficiency in R, SAS or Python.
    Experience with spatial analysis and GIS.
    Experience working on agricultural issues in developing countries (particularly sub-Saharan Africa).
    Swahili language skills.
    Knowledge of statistics.
    Familiarity with randomized controlled trials.

  • Sourcing Project Manager (Agribusiness / Operations / FMCG / Produce) Warehouse Manager (Agribusiness / Operations / FMCG / Produce) Finance Manager- (US Gaap, Treasury, Tax, Oracle AP, Risk Management and Compliance)

    Sourcing Project Manager (Agribusiness / Operations / FMCG / Produce) Warehouse Manager (Agribusiness / Operations / FMCG / Produce) Finance Manager- (US Gaap, Treasury, Tax, Oracle AP, Risk Management and Compliance)

    Reference Number: DAG   Job Description:
    An innovative and versatile growing agribusiness is looking for a qualified Sourcing Project Manager to come and help engage their suppliers within the client’s platform to provide consistent, planned, supply of quality products. Responsibilities:

    Oversee planning, administration & expansion of company’s supply portfolio via transparency and scalability.
    Visit the agricultural production areas and determine where to expand sourcing base, converse and educate farmers and farmer groups on the company model. 
    Strategically develop, implement and optimize sourcing processes via developing collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the company.
    Recruit, orienting, training employees & overseeing daily operations.
    Develop and administer the budget to facilitate in line with short-term and long-term growth plan.
    Determine and administer asset arrangement within the sourcing team.
    Know the business requirements and incorporate into strategic sourcing contracts.

    Requirements: Qualification and Skill

    A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or business administration
    At least 5 years’ experience as a project manager within the FMCG industry
    Strong leadership skills and ability manage diverse staff
    Experience building partnerships & managing stakeholders
    An understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement
    Ability to thrive in an environment of fast growth and ambiguity
    Exceptional multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage multiple end-to-end project lifecycles

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  • Finance Officer

    Finance Officer

    Job Group K
    Kagumo Teachers Training College is a government sponsored institution. The college is looking for a qualified, dynamic and self-motivated person to fill the above position.  This is a senior position and the officer reports directly to the college Principal.
    Duties

    Ensuring maintenance of cash book and other books of account; fixed asset register, timely preparation of accurate trial balances; monthly cash flow projections and other financial reports in adherence to government financial and accounting procedures for sustenance of sound accounting system(s).
    Advising the Principal on adherence to liquidity ratios and other financial requirements
    Guiding and ensuring proper preparations of strategic plans, annual budgets, overseeing investments, asset management and risk management requirements of the college
    Ensuring that books of accounts are audited on time.
    Ensuring that all bank accounts are properly updated and that monthly bank reconciliation statements are correct and done in a timely manner, for all the College bank accounts.

    Job Qualifications

    Must be a holder of a business related degree (Finance or Accounting) from a recognized university
    Computer literate (Accounting packages).
    Be a Kenyan citizen.
    Must be a holder of CPA (K) or equivalent accounting qualification.
    Must have at least two years’ experience in a government learning institution.

    In addition to the above, the applicant must attach the following;

    Tax Compliance Certificate
    HELB clearance certificate
    CRB clearance certificate,
    Certificate of integrity

  • Professional Skills Co-coordinator

    Professional Skills Co-coordinator

    The post holder will support the smooth and effective planning and delivery of high-quality training programmes and services to ensure client satisfaction and contribute to the growth in income and impact of Professional Skills in Kenya.
    The opportunity
    The Professional Skills Co-coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the training activities and support the Professional Skills centre Manager in the effective running of the British Council Professional Skills in Kenya.
    Job Responsibilities
    Operations co-ordination

    Manage Professional Skills training schedule, including booking courses for customers, arranging trainers and booking rooms where needed. Reschedule courses and manage trainer absence where necessary.
    Organise and maintain accurate records on all trainers and clients
    Produce all materials for training sessions, including: participants’ workbooks, trainer workbooks, hand-outs and sets of cards, stationery, certificates, feedback forms and any supplementary materials as needed by trainers. Ensure that all materials comply with branding guidelines and are produced to deadlines.
    Create and manage virtual and physical storage systems for all course materials. Update systems when needed.
    Communicate with all clients on all arrangements for training sessions, including scheduling, confirmation, needs analysis surveys and welcome emails.
    Manage the set-up of all training rooms to ensure they are ready 30  minutes before the start of courses
    Manage travel arrangements for Professional Skills team as needed, including taxi, flight and hotel bookings in line with British Council’s travel and procurement policies
    Arrange catering for training sessions as necessary
    Copy, distribute to trainers and collect feedback forms. Keep accurate records of all feedback and provide regular updates to trainers, business development staff and management.

    Financial administration:

    Process purchase orders and invoices and keep accurate records of these
    Manage payments to trainers and vendors and receipts from clients and customers and keep accurate records of these
    Participate in estimating cash flow and provide monthly reports to Kenya finance team
    Assist in managing debtors and recovering income owed  as well as supporting the monthly financial reconciliations

    Client management:

    Schedule meetings with clients and potential clients where necessary
    Produce data on specific clients as needed e.g. number of courses, booked, number of participants, types of courses
    Arrange and attend seminars and promotional events to support the Professional Skills team. This may include: booking and liaising with venue, arranging catering, managing the guest list, producing invitations,
    Support the Professional Skills team in producing proposals where necessary
    Handle email and telephone enquiries from clients and potential clients

  • WASH Officer Plant Electrician Plant Mechanic WASH Committees Facilitation Officer Master Plumber

    WASH Officer Plant Electrician Plant Mechanic WASH Committees Facilitation Officer Master Plumber

    REF: WO/12/2017
    Job Details:
    CARE International in Kenya is looking for well-organized and highly motivated Kenyan Nationals who are result-oriented to fill the position of WASH Officer at Dadaab Refugee Camp.
    JOB SUMMARY & PURPOSE
    Reporting to the WASH Coordinator, the water sanitation and hygiene Officer will be responsible for all aspects of Water supply i.e. efficient and effective water supply system in the respective camp, inspection and monitoring of routine water supply and maintenance of the reticulation systems to ensure minimal or no interruption of water supply. She/he will carry out assessment of boreholes behavior, aquifer monitoring and report any glaring anomalies to the WASH Coordinator for quick action. Provide accurate production records and interpretation of the same. The WASH officer will also be responsible for the promotion of Hygiene and Sanitation in the refugee camp. This will entail; designing and monitoring the construction and use of sanitary facilities, capacity building andmonitoring of staff, advising and ensuring compliance with Public Health regulations, supervision of the general camp sanitation, research surveys, reporting on activities and implementing hygiene promotion activities to enable the community to live in satisfactory sanitary conditions for a healthy and productivelife. The incumbent shall lead a team of both Kenyan and Refugee Community Workers.
    RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

    Maintenance of Water Pipelines and Applied appurtenance

    Ensure smooth running and uninterrupted water reticulation system all round.
    In collaboration with other team members give technical extension information to the tap stand monitors on areas of facilities proper/prudent management for sustainability.
    In consultation with the master plumber, prioritize the work for the day to ensure minimum water interruption and distribution within the supply hours.
    Project planning for construction activities and water pipeline installation in the respective camp.
    Coordination of project activities at field/camp level.
    Approve of work done by the contractor/or sub-contractor after ensuring it meets required standards.
    Updating the WASH Coordinator on a weekly basis on work in progress on WASH from their respective camp.

    Water Resources Management and Development

    Assessment of day to day behavior and operation of boreholes, checking for signs for preventive maintenance.
    Carrying out of aquifer monitoring procedures and tests and the interpretation of step-drawdown, recovery rates and thereby come up with appropriate actions for remedy and sustainable exploitation of groundwater resources.
    Interpretation of the geological survey report before and during the drilling process and guiding the drilling contractor accordingly.
    Acquisition of aquifer data and hence the design of the borehole on the basis of this data as well as the drilling logs obtained during the drilling process.

    Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion

    Design and supervise the construction/installation of sanitation and hygiene facilities.
    Design and facilitate mass awareness campaigns during disease outbreaks in liaison with other implementing partners and mobilize the community to undertake preventive measures.
    Develop materials for training the community, schools, and sanitation and hygiene promotion teams.
    Design, develop and ensure distribution of appropriate Information Education Communication materials for sanitation and hygiene promotion in schools and the community
    Design weekly, monthly and yearly camp specific work plans for public health promotion within the parameters of the approved budget and donor agreement.
    Reinforce behavior change communication at household level through case by case counseling and FGDs on the various domains of hygiene and sanitation practices.
    Facilitate distribution of hygiene kits/sanitation kits.
    Strengthen School Sanitation and Hygiene Education (SSHE) in primary schools, secondary schools, Dugsi’s and Madarasa.
    Organize and facilitate Training of Trainers (ToTs) on sanitation and hygiene promotion technologies and approaches/strategies.
    Mentor and appraise the team under his/her charge as well as WASH committees.

    Project Implementation and Supervision

    Schedule and prepare work plans for field activities in consultation with the WASH Coordinator.
    Prepare job contracts, supervise work and process payments upon job completion and submit to the supervisor.
    Approve and ensure proper handling and utility of sector resources in the camp.
    Monitor material stock levels, and advice the supervisor for timely and appropriateprocurement/deliveries.
    Ensures that standards and specifications for works and materials deliveries are adhered to and gives the recommendation(s) to the management as necessary, including certification of completed works for payments.

    Monitoring

    Planning and organizing review meetings with stakeholders.
    Collection of baseline information through pre and post-KAP surveys.
    Conducting pre and post-training assessments on knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
    Monitor sanitation and hygiene promotion outreach activities/situation in the blocks.
    Conduct disease surveillance in collaboration with the health partners on water, sanitation and hygiene related diseases.
    Constantly review and analyze approaches and practices in sanitation and hygiene promotion.

    Collaboration, Liaison and Networking

    Represent RAP in coordination and technical working group meetings at the camp level and represent the program at other levels when called upon.
    Promote continuous involvement of the refugee community in sector work at task execution levels.

    Reporting

    Drafting update reports on various WASH activities as required to the WASH coordinator e.g. monthly sitreps and others as may be necessary.

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  • Software Engineering

    Software Engineering

    Job Description
    IBM RESEARCH – AFRICA
    Developing commercially viable innovations that impact people’s lives.
    Africa is poised to become a leading source of innovation in a variety of sectors with an expected growth rate of 7% annually over the next 20 years. IBM recognizes the potential impact of research and smarter systems in helping to build Africa’s future, hence the African research lab creates technology applications in a range of industries at the core of Africa’s growth: financial services, education, healthcare, mobility, public safety and utilities. IBM believes that increasing access to healthcare and improving the quality of healthcare is critical to the continent of Africa. We develop and leverage high-end cognitive technologies to develop original and novel solutions to healthcare challenges.
    IBM Research software engineers are evaluated on their technical contributions, ability to collaborate across labs, and leadership. These metrics, in the context of a commercial research lab in an emerging market, create a unique combination of roles and responsibilities for a Software Engineer working in the healthcare domain.
    Skills

    Experience with one or more OOP language (eg. Java, Python, C++)
    Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., postgres, DB2, mongo)
    Experience with at least one front-end framework (e.g., angular, react)
    Mobile Android and iOS development
    Experience building at least one production application
    Experience with agile methodology

    Impact

    Develop technologies, analytics and algorithms in financial inclusion and financial services projects.
    Identify data-driven methods when more traditional approaches are infeasible.
    Transform research insights into real-world systems for use across the continent.

    Required Technical And Professional Expertise

    3 to 5 years of work experience depending on education level. Recent graduates will be considered.
    Knowledgeable of the many tools in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data mining.
    Strong data structures and algorithm design skills

    Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
    NA
    Eligibility Requirements
    NA
    Required Education

    Bachelor’s Degree
    Preferred Education
    Master’s Degree
    Early Professional Track

  • Accountant

    Accountant

    Job description
    Angama Mara is looking for a highly-motivated Accountant who:

    Has a practical understanding of accounting and is attentive to the very last detail
    Has excellent time management skills, is proactive and can demonstrate a high degree of integrity in their work
    Can keep their sense of humour in the midst of a crisis
    Understands that in a small business guest delight is everyone’s responsibility
    The successful candidate’s primary role will be to maintain accurate books of account for the company, processing supplier invoices accurately and timeously, and providing assistance to the Financial Manager.

    Day-to-day responsibilities include:

    Processing and reconciling bank accounts and petty cash
    Authorizing invoices for payment, reconciling supplier accounts and matching costs to revenue
    Maintaining general ledger accounts to trial balance, including preparing journal entries, prepayments and accruals
    Producing daily, weekly and monthly reports as required
    Providing general administrative assistance as required from time to time, including the submission of statutory returns, the annual audit
    This position bears a minimum requirement of a Bachelors degree in Accounting or similar, along with four years of relevant experience. Those candidates with any or all of the following will be at a distinct advantage:
    The ability to illustrate a clear understanding and application of common accounting principles
    Experience with tour operating and reservations systems, in particular ResRequest
    Experience with Sage One Accounting software
    High standards of written English

  • RSO NPO Cluster Line Manager Partner Sales Manager

    RSO NPO Cluster Line Manager Partner Sales Manager

    Overall purpose of this position
    Line Manager is in key position to drive RSO success by ensuring that there are right capabilities to meet business targets & customer expectations.
    Responsible for getting effective performance, ensuring adequate capability development, discipline, counselling and recruiting.
    Main Responsibilities

    Hiring skilled, result oriented and team player engineers.
    Coaching & mentoring your team to enhance their performance, increasing self confidence and support professional growth.
    Responsible for team capability development in order to meet business requirements.
    Resource supply: Understanding project demands, business forecast and potential business growth to ensure better, faster and cost effective resource balancing.
    Builds an exciting and open environment where team members learn from each other and set high standards for themselves and the team.
    Communicate openly through continuous dialogue & exchange of information within the team and ensures that employees understand topics which affect business, profitability and individual.
    People management: Responsibility and accountability of team Objective Settings, Performance evaluation, Personal Development Plan Annual Compensation Plan.
    Cost Centre planning, FPO balancing and ensuring the implementation of cost reducing measures.
    Ensuring that all RSO/NSN process and guidelines are disciplinarily executed.
    Monitor and take actions to ensure that global quality standards are maintained in delivery and execution.

    Deliverables:

    Stream Monthly Meeting, F2F meeting with all subordinates is advisable to build healthy two-ways communicating culture. MoM to be reported in MySite
    Monthly stream report to be provided to stream head.
    Providing monthly stream productivity report. High-level analysis and action plan to improve team productivities closer to ME Benchmarking
    Ensure 100% WTR Filling rate for the team and 100% approving subordinates WTR HB Time Entry.
    Updating RSO tools and databases as per schedule (HC LE, Ramp down, CoDe, etc)
    Monthly CC planning update and FPO balancing measures.
    Ensure 100% completion of all ATP forms within the provided timelines
    Follow recruitment tools and process in line with NSN policies.
    Team quarterly performance review

    KPIs:

    Quarterly Process Audit results
    Productivity: ME Benchmarking productivity
    Zero FPO and Monthly CC planning update.
    100 % ERM filling rate
    HC Data Accuracy against P23 & EWS
    HC Demand Supply Gap
    Improving team competence level in reference to stream regular Question Based Assessment.
    Line Manager Index and Employee Engagement Surveys.

    Requirement
    Typically 10-15 years relevant experience, with the following leadership traits:

    Team Player
    Strong verbal, written and communication skills
    Target Oriented
    Focused on Projects
    Flexible and Open to new suggestions
    Multicultural relations skills.
    Multitasking skills.
    Familiar with Nokia tools and processes

    Overall purpose of this position
    Line Manager is in key position to drive RSO success by ensuring that there are right capabilities to meet business targets & customer expectations.
    Responsible for getting effective performance, ensuring adequate capability development, discipline, counselling and recruiting.
    Main Responsibilities

    Hiring skilled, result oriented and team player engineers.
    Coaching & mentoring your team to enhance their performance, increasing self confidence and support professional growth.
    Responsible for team capability development in order to meet business requirements.
    Resource supply: Understanding project demands, business forecast and potential business growth to ensure better, faster and cost effective resource balancing.
    Builds an exciting and open environment where team members learn from each other and set high standards for themselves and the team.
    Communicate openly through continuous dialogue & exchange of information within the team and ensures that employees understand topics which affect business, profitability and individual.
    People management: Responsibility and accountability of team Objective Settings, Performance evaluation, Personal Development Plan Annual Compensation Plan.
    Cost Centre planning, FPO balancing and ensuring the implementation of cost reducing measures.
    Ensuring that all RSO/NSN process and guidelines are disciplinarily executed.
    Monitor and take actions to ensure that global quality standards are maintained in delivery and execution.

    Deliverables:

    Stream Monthly Meeting, F2F meeting with all subordinates is advisable to build healthy two-ways communicating culture. MoM to be reported in MySite
    Monthly stream report to be provided to stream head.
    Providing monthly stream productivity report. High-level analysis and action plan to improve team productivities closer to ME Benchmarking
    Ensure 100% WTR Filling rate for the team and 100% approving subordinates WTR HB Time Entry.
    Updating RSO tools and databases as per schedule (HC LE, Ramp down, CoDe, etc)
    Monthly CC planning update and FPO balancing measures.
    Ensure 100% completion of all ATP forms within the provided timelines
    Follow recruitment tools and process in line with NSN policies.
    Team quarterly performance revie

    KPIs:

    Quarterly Process Audit results
    Productivity: ME Benchmarking productivity
    Zero FPO and Monthly CC planning update.
    100 % ERM filling rate
    HC Data Accuracy against P23 & EWS
    HC Demand Supply Gap
    Improving team competence level in reference to stream regular Question Based Assessment.
    Line Manager Index and Employee Engagement Surveys.

    Requirement

    Typically 10-15 years relevant experience, with the following leadership traits:
    Team Player
    Strong verbal, written and communication skills
    Target Oriented
    Focused on Projects
    Flexible and Open to new suggestions
    Multicultural relations skills.
    Multitasking skills.
    Familiar with Nokia tools and processes

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