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  • Call For Expressions Of Interest To Map Literature, Policies And Stakeholders On Illicit Transfers And Tax Reforms

    Call For Expressions Of Interest To Map Literature, Policies And Stakeholders On Illicit Transfers And Tax Reforms

    Africa is said to be losing billions of dollars every year to tax dodging and illicit outflows. Governments and Multinational Organisations are reportedly responsible for the loss of about USD50 billion yearly in illicit transfers as they are engaged in activities that pose challenges to tax reforms with implications for development and livelihoods in some of the poorest countries on the continent.[1] According to the AU/ECA report on Illicit Financial Flows, Africa is said to have lost about USD850 billion between 1970 and 2008. Over that period, about USD217.7 billion is estimated to have been illegally transferred out of Nigeria, USD105.2 billion from Egypt, more than USD81.8 billion from South Africa, while Kenya is reported to have lost about $1.51 billion between 2002 and 2011. Tax reforms and illicit outflows and its many consequences have in part, been precipitated by the inertia of governance models, fragile tax institutions, tax havens whose influence are beyond African governments as well as the paucity of technical and financial resources to combat financial crimes and money laundering.
    This situation partly explains why illicit transfers tax reforms remain a significant public policy issue with implications for the wellbeing of citizens as revenue meant for poverty alleviation and improvement of the wellbeing of citizens is diverted/lost[2],[3] [4]. The high level panel on illicit financial flows from Africa in 2015 helped to create awareness on these issues amongst national, regional, global policy actors and development partners. However, African governments and other policy actors must lead this fight by engaging processes that help to mobilise resources locally and globally while also seeking to reshape their tax architecture by strengthening leadership and institutions. Given the challenges that policy actors face accessing and appraising evidence for policy, it is imperative that information/evidence on studies on illicit transfers and tax reforms is synthesised and made available to varied policy actors to inform policy discussions and uptake.
    Scope of the Studies
    The studies will be conducted in four countries. Applicant(s) are required to apply for only one country study. The objective of each country study is to map the literature, policies and stakeholders on illicit transfers and tax reforms in the four countries.
    This is a desk study which does not require the researcher to collect primary/empirical data. Literature sources will include published and unpublished materials, grey literature, government reports and others. Prior to commencement of the study, the researcher will be expected to hold face-to-face/telephone/skype conversation with PASGR research team on the study and further guidelines.
    Required Qualification and Experience
    PASGR seeks experienced social scientists with the following qualifications:

    Education: advanced degree, preferable a Ph.D. in political science, sociology economics, governance, public policy, development studies or similar.
    Experience in leading research that has culminated in at least one peer reviewed publication;
    Good understanding of the political context in the case study country;
    Experience in designing and undertaking literature reviews, syntheses and other knowledge translation products;
    Proven ability to draft clear, concise and accurate reports in English that address national and international development practitioners as well as policy makers;
    Applications from residents/locally based researchers are preferred;

    Research Grants
    Each country study will receive a grant to be negotiated and agreed with PASGR. The researcher will report directly to PASGR’s Research and Policy Manager.

  • Senior Assistant Director/Head Airwing 

Helicopter Pilot

    Senior Assistant Director/Head Airwing Helicopter Pilot

    Job Description
    Reporting to the Director General, the overall responsibility will be to manage the Airwing by ensuring provision of efficient and effective air services.
    Duties & Responsibilities

    Planning and coordinating management of airwing operations.
    Preparation and management of annual plans and budgets.
    Developing policies and strategies.
    Ensuring marketing of air services.
    Developing effective resource mobilization strategies.
    Ensuring serviceability and maintenance of aircrafts as per KCAA regulations.
    Attending to all emergency matters and other incidents arising from flight operations.
    Liaising with stakeholders to facilitate service delivery.
    Flying aircrafts.
    Ensuring provision of staff welfare services.
    Coordination of the department to ensure commercialization and conservation mandate are achieved efficiently.
    Revenue generation as per the strategic plan.
    Supervising, appraising and ensuring appropriate training of personnel.

    Job Requirements

    Must be a Kenyan citizen and be in possession of Kenyan license.
    Must be in possession of Commercial Pilots License (CPL) with Instrument Rating.
    Must be in possession of minimum academic qualification of KCSE – B Plain or “O” level KCE – Div. II.
    Knowledge in KCAA regulations.
    Gas Turbine Certificate.
    Aviation information background in management of AMO/AOC.
    Seven (7) years working experience with minimum 2500 hours on commercial.
    Possession of the following will be an added advantage:-
    Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) /Twin rating & performance “A” category.
    Masters or Bachelors degree in a relevant field.

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  • Communications Internship

    Communications Internship

    This position is also responsible for administrative function, support in development communication materials eg (events posters, brochures, flyers) media monitoring posting of content for website and social media. The position will also work closely with IAWG Coordinator as well as the core group and sub groups co-chairs in organizing related events/meetings.
    Internship Responsibilities

    Outreach and profile raising of the IAWG
    Updating the IAWG website – posting of events/jobs vacancy among others.
    Update IAWG social media on a regular basis with relevant material, highlighting key events and achievements using blogs etc.
    Support in development and maintenance of a suite of materials to effectively communicate the work of IAWG e.g. the design and production of IAWG newsletter in Adobe Indesign
    Organising events
    Support the coordinator in managing all the administrative and logistic arrangements of the upcoming conferences
    Provide on-hand assistance during the conference and sub-group meetings e.g. ensuring that participants are welcomed, signed in, take minutes and ensure other specific administrative and logistics issues are responded to in a timely and appropriate manner.
    Registration of participants and follow up on payments with Danish Refugee Council (DRC) finance team
    Contribute to the monitoring, reviewing and evaluation of the progress of the conference and impact undertaken through discussions with participants and conference organisers.

    Qualifications

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values
    University degree in the field of communications, public relations, languages, journalism, administration and social sciences
    Competent IT skills & experience in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe suite 6 – A MUST
    Experience in managing websites and in using social media tools in a professional context
    Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills;
    Demonstrated experience in events coordination, administration and/or management, preferably within INGOs.
    Pro-active communicator, with experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
    Resourcefulness, flexibility, good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and to meet deadlines.
    Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in a timely manner
    Ability to work effectively with people from different nationalities, cultures, ethnic and religious groups across the region
    Good understanding of humanitarian issues in East and Central Africa, and the ability to relate IAWG work within this context.
    Experience of operating multi-media equipment including digital cameras, video recording equipment, web cams, and voice recorders.
    Experience of tailoring communication and advocacy messages for a variety of decision-makers and high level audiences. Any other duties within the nature and scope of the position.

  • Assistant Credit Officer

    Assistant Credit Officer

    Scope and General Purpose
    The Assistant credit officer will be tasked with the responsibility of providing assistance and evaluation of credit applications in the interest of the Springboard capital to maintain its reliability.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    He will assist the senior credit officer to measure the cash generated by the borrower in order to assess the repayment capability.
    He will support the senior credit officer to analyse the credit data and determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money to the borrower.
    He shall, with direction from the SCO facilitate completion of loan applications, credit analysis and summaries of loan requests and supervise over the post submission process to report it back to the Business Development manager.
    Assist the senior credit officer in use of financial ratios to estimate the customer’s financial status.
    Process approved loans for disbursement
    Undertake timely valuation and renewals of contracts with service providers upon their expiry.

    Professional Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelors Degree in a business related field.
    At least one year experience working in the same capacity in a Micro-Finance institution.
    Diploma in Credit Management will be an added advantage

    Key Competencies

    Proficiency in ICT with strong MS Office and internet ability.
    Ability to interact effectively with all levels of Management and Stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
    Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
    Communication and interpersonal skills.
    Planning and organization skills.
    Problem solving skills

    Key Personal Attributes

    Team player/
    Confidentiality and integrity.
    Confident and assertive demeanor.
    High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
    Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
    Good business sense and commercial awareness.
    He must also have effective numerical and analytical ability.

  • Student Recruitment Manager

    Student Recruitment Manager

    Job description
    The ideal candidate joins this internatinal education group to achieve new student enrolment goals for their portfolio of programs (direct entry to Charles Sturt University Study Centres in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane as well as pathways to University of Sydney, ANU, UWA, Flinders University, University of Auckland, AUT and Massey University).
    As the Student Recruitment Manager for Africa you will achieve this by marketing our programs externally to our agent network and prospective students as well as internally championing these programs to colleagues across the Study Group network.
    The role is offered on a self employed basis and you will be working from home.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Be accountable for target responsibility for ANZ programs
    Be the ANZ Product expert
    Creation & execution of Sales Action Plan with partner Universities and channel teams
    Manage one staff member (Student Recruitment Specialist)
    Deliver product training across the Study Group network and at agent training events
    Specify market specific product requirements (entry requirements) and escalate issues to line manager
    Coordinate university in- market visits and university-sought market insights
    Represent at exhibitions and recruitment events and ensure recruitment targets are met
    It is anticipated there will be requirements for travel.
    Align with the Company mission, vision, values and strategy and ensure they are translated into action through performance goals, communication and feedback processes.

    Qualifications & Training
    Tertiary educated, preferably from a university in Australia or New Zealand
    CRM knowledge
    Experience Required:

    Experience in product sales and marketing within international education
    Demonstrated understanding of agent networks and other channel partners
    Experience in conversion and sales strategies
    Experience identifying business drivers and influencing buying behaviour in line with a customer value proposition
    Knowledge and understanding of the international student marketplace and the challenges within this industry

    Attributes:

    Relationship builder and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation both internally and externally
    Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
    Good business and commercial acumen, analytical and quantitative ability
    Engaging and collaborating with key people within a matrix and ‘virtual’ organisation, including ability to gain commitment from others for joint success
    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as demonstrated ability to proactively and effectively work in a team environment
    Decision making, problem solving with strong negotiation skills
    Professional maturity and enthusiasm

  • Quality Advisor HIV/AIDS Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA) 

Technical Advisor for Human Resources for Health – HIV/AIDS Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA) 

Training Coordinator HIV/AIDS Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA)

    Quality Advisor HIV/AIDS Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA) Technical Advisor for Human Resources for Health – HIV/AIDS Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA) Training Coordinator HIV/AIDS Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA)

    Job Summary
    The Technical Advisor for Quality contributes to the project’s achievements related to strengthening Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) systems and results in project-supported counties and facilities. Working under the Senior Technical Advisor for Care and Treatment, s/he will coordinate and manage the implementation capacity building support to county and facility quality managers, quality improvement teams and work improvement teams to strengthen planning, supervision, and implementation of the Kenya Quality Model for Health and the Kenya HIV Quality Framework with a focus on achieving enhanced results for HIV service delivery linked to PEPFAR’s 90-90-90 aims.
    Responsibilities and Duties

    Lead planning and implementation of project QA/QI initiatives.
    Ensure project workplan activities are carried out and that QA/QI targets are achieved.
    Work with project technical leadership and S/CHMT staff to agree on quality indicators for HIV testing services; linkages to services, uptake and adherence and long-term follow-up as required.
    Coordinate training and mentorship to build QA/QI S/CHMT and facility management staff capabilities to implement the Kenya Quality Model for Health and Kenya HIV Quality Model Framework: application of HIV service delivery standards, effective QI coaching, problem identification, root cause analysis, PDSA, defining and measuring change and effectively using data to monitor improvement, management of collaborative approach.
    Support operationalization of existing QI systems at county, sub-county and facilities levels and manage the expansion of QI systems to additional facilities and sub-counties as needed.
    In collaboration with the project M&E team, mentor S/CHMT and facility QI managers to collect, analyze and use data, share results, best practices and lessons learned to foster the identification and spread of improved service delivery interventions.
    Support project staff based in the counties to integrate review of QI processes and results into routine S/CHMT and facility quarterly meetings.
    Work in close coordination with project systems strengthening staff to: ensure that planning and budgeting for QI processes is undertaken by S/CHMTs; S/CHMT organizational capacity for QA/AI is assessed and monitored; and that staff training on HIV standards of care and QI is implemented in line with project workplans.
    Contribute to project workplanning, reporting and other project technical program administration and management activities as required.

    Desired Qualifications

    Degree in clinical medicine or nursing
    Masters of Public Health or other related graduate or professional degree with expertise HIV service delivery desired
    A minimum of five years managing quality improvement interventions at county and facility levels
    Experience working with Kenyan government health management and service delivery structures (CHMTs, SCHMTs and facilities)
    Highly professional comportment and ability to provide high quality technical assistance to regional, county, and sub-county leaders and represent the project among other government and donor stakeholders
    Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other common software
    Ability to travel 50% of the time
    Professional fluency in English and Swahili

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  • Client Development Advisor – Public Sector – Nairobi

    Client Development Advisor – Public Sector – Nairobi

    Job Description

    Work with CST leadership to construct comprehensive client account plans and manage the client opportunity pipeline, as well as serve as a thought partner on growth strategy for target clients;
    Strengthen relationships with mid-level executives and procurement professionals at client organizations and create opportunities for McKinsey partners and consultants to build on these relationships;
    Create potential opportunities / task orders under existing framework agreements and IDIQs that we have access to by informing the vehicle to country-based clients and providing project concepts and best practices as white papers;
    Gather intelligence about upcoming procurements for which McKinsey might be well suited to compete; Develop opportunity-specific competitive intelligence analysis, along with relative strengths and weaknesses of competitors; Travel to target countries to meet with stakeholders for information gathering as needed;
    Identify partners with whom McKinsey could team up with for emerging procurements, prepare qualifications and corporate capability materials and draft potential scope of work McKinsey can focus on in collaboration with CST leadership and practice leaders, and negotiate McKinsey’s role to finalize teaming agreements.
    Proposal management and delivery (both as a prime and a sub)

    You will:

    Understand the objectives and requirements of the RFP and formulate a view about what it will take for McKinsey to win the procurement;
    Coordinate with team members to ensure key aspects of client intimacy (e.g., salient win themes, relevant hot buttons) resonate through the proposal;
    Translate McKinsey qualifications, approaches and past examples into the client-ready materials;
    Create work plans and align resources to complete the work of drafting high-quality proposals on time, ensuring end-to-end coordination and delivery of proposals;
    Orchestrate communications/visual media specialists to produce high-end proposals. Also, create network of external communication and visual media specialists, to be pulled in on need basis for different proposal situations;
    Write select elements of proposals (e.g., value proposition, positioning vis-à-vis competition, etc.);
    Review proposals at different stages of the drafting process, and help the drafting team make course corrections where necessary. This includes challenging the proposal team and PuSH partners when appropriate;
    Ensure technical compliance of proposals – prepare and own submission of all technical compliance documents (e.g., registration certificates, etc.). Familiarity with the relevant regulations and procurement guidelines are a must;
    Work with PSP support team, CST leadership, and teaming partners to meet all contractual requirements and prepare financial proposals;
    Help the CST partners, consultants and client development advisors to prepare for oral presentations, including counseling colleagues on their objectives during the oral presentations and providing feedback on rehearsals.
    Knowledge codification

    You will:

    Create and maintain a solid repository of ready-to-use ‘standard’ proposal ingredients;
    Codify client development best practices;
    Lead preparation of high-end proposal materials including ‘new-age’ qualification documents, CV books, case studies, videos, references library, etc.
    Contracts debrief: After McKinsey wins or loses procurements, participate in debrief sessions with internal and client personnel to identify opportunities for the CST and PuSH practice to improve

  • Trade Promotion Finance

    Trade Promotion Finance

    As a Trade Promotion Officer, duties will include undertaking activities that ensures efficiency and effective Trade Promotions. This includes documenting business priority policy areas that needs to be addressed in the interest of members, as well as implementing the Inbound & Outbound Trade Mission strategy.
    Job Responsibilities

    Liase with the business community to identify goods and services that can be promoted
    Conducts trainings on local and international market requirements for goods and services
    Maintain an updated database of sector specific partners
    Maintain relationships with key economic development professionals, stakeholders and key KNCCI personnel
    Implement trade mission strategy that includes undertaking trade fairs, exhibitions, Expos, business missions and conduct promotion events, i.e. B2B
    Collect information on investment projects and economic development zones
    Collect information on trade investment opportunities in Kenya
    Operationalize business information centres to disseminate business information to stakeholders
    Organize dissemination workshops and outreach programs to promote trade
    Implement marketing strategies and plans to promote export trade.
    Monitor trade promotion activities
    Monitor and evaluate trade facilitation activities.
    Document business priority policy areas that needs to be addressed in the interest of members
    Monitor and document trade policy’s and MOUs in the country
    Participate in preparation of policy briefs on topical areas of interest by members
    Collect information on legislations that affect businesses
    Facilitate resolution of business related problems
    Provide business policy and economic development support at National and County levels.

    Requirements

    A bachelor’s degree in Economics, International Relations, Law or related field. A Master’s degree holder will have added advantage
    3-5 years’ experience in undertaking trade related activities
    Demonstrable understanding of business environment issues, policies & initiatives
    Passion/interest in economy and business sector issues
    Experience of producing Research paper on business issues will be an added advantage
    Demonstrated familiarity with the national legal and policy framework related to business issues, economy, national policies and government initiatives
    Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
    Exhibit a total commitment to maintaining high quality service standards of KNCCI; demonstrate service excellence skills in dealing proactively with members and all KNCCI contacts.

  • Sales Executives

    Sales Executives

    Job Description
    Our Client is urgently looking for sales representatives to join their dedicated team.
    Sales Job Requirements

    At least 6 months experience in a sales job
    At least Degree/Diploma in any Business field
    Solid and verifiable track record of achievement/ integrity
    Should have a passion for sales job
    Be aggressive and ambitious
    Females are encouraged to apply

  • General Manager

    General Manager

    About the Role
    As General Manager you will oversee all business functions and lead the operations in Kenya. You will steer a growing and exciting business and help us reach our commercial goals and targets while keeping in mind our impact mission.
    You are in charge of building the team and inspiring them towards achievement of our impact. Given that we are a small team you will need to balance getting results through others with getting personally involved.
    Key areas are sales, training programs, financial modeling and general operations, balanced with strategic outlook. You will liaise with the Executive Director and the Director of Development to ensure healthy communication and results between commercial and social impact outcomes.
    Job Responsibilities
    Achieve sales targets. Our sales are our impact!

    Oversee all sales related activities: recruitment and training of sales agents, procurement and supplier negotiations to ensure an attractive product portfolio, marketing campaigns, strategic sales initiatives and promotional partnerships with suppliers.
    Manage our sales leads and regional sales managers, indirectly engaging the whole sales force across Kenya.
    Improve organizational structures and approaches to optimize performance.
    Ensure our sales agents are engaged and benefit from being part of Livelyhoods. This includes optimizing an incentive system which is attractive to them and makes business sense for us.
    Understanding and continuously developing the value proposition for the various stakeholders: agents, community members, legal and regulatory authorities, etc.

    Overseeing operations

    Work with the headquarter team to deliver optimal support to a network of branches in order to improve their operations and financial sustainability.
    Make staffing decisions in the HQ team and oversee it at the branch level.
    Ensure our information management systems are optimally functioning and our data is relevant to measuring our business performance and outcomes.
    Evaluate and optimize operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
    Derive actionable plans for all departments from the overall strategic plan.
    Coordinate, manage and track team members and activities to ensure we are delivering our goals effectively and efficiently.
    Set up an Operations Committee (board members and other experts) to help grow our capacity in sales and operations.

    Oversee financial management and lead the organization to profitability

    Evaluating management reports created from the accounting data and drawing insights on profit margins, identifying big expense drivers, cashflow etc.
    Make sure our processes are preventing mismanagement and theft.
    Take decisions on spending: Vet investment opportunities based on likely impact on sales.
    Managing relationship with accounting firm and auditor.

    Growth and strategy development

    Creating strategic plans, financial projections, and engaging and informing all relevant stakeholders, including funders and board members.
    Implementation of these plans on the team side, including frequent meetings with staff.
    Oversee geographic expansion where required.
    Interfacing with the Director of Development on fundraising, partnerships and communications strategy and support implementation of the same.
    Evolve the organization structure in line with growth.
    Coaching and mentoring the team members to deliver their full potential for the organization.

    External representation and management of key stakeholders

    Manage relationships with board members, including board reporting
    Represent Livelyhoods at strategic forums and to key stakeholders as needed
    Build relations with donors and funders in order to communicate LivelyHood’s vision and strategies to attract funding in collaboration with the Director of Development
    Building reports and being able to explain results to all key stakeholders, in particular funders and donors. nteracting with government actors as required.

    Requirements for the General Manager NGO Job

    You are excited about taking a business to the next level, a demanding job with a lot of responsibility
    You have been part of a rapidly growing organization, ideally with a network across the country
    You have managed a team of 5-10 people directly who had individuals and teams reporting to them
    You easily combine your strong for-profit mindset with your passion for social advancement
    You are resourceful and willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done
    You have a track record of successfully managing diverse stakeholders
    You have good financial management skills and have handled budgets, pricing/profit models and cashflow
    You have a track record of delivering an organization’s growth with clear and impressive measurable outcomes (in indicators like sales, subscriptions, distributors, market coverage, program reach)
    You are very comfortable with quantitative approaches and making decisions based on numbers and data
    You know how to create and adapt processes that help a business grow
    You have adjusted team structure along the growth journey and hired great people into the right places
    Creative in how to position and sell products that don’t “sell themselves” to customers with limited disposable income
    You take a developmental approach to managing people while being firm in pushing for and ensuring targets are met
    You thrive in environments where there are a lot of moving parts. You adjust quickly and incorporate new developments into your strategies
    Comfortable and experienced making decisions with limited data
    You are resourceful: On many occasions, you have been able to deliver a lot with little money
    You are highly self-motivated
    You have the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and be fluidly responsible to them
    Having exposure in East Africa beyond Kenya is highly preferred
    Highly preferred to have a background in financial management
    An undergraduate degree is required, a Master’s is preferred

    You would be a good fit with our organizational culture if:

    You want to serve and leave your mark in communities across Kenya
    You have strong interpersonal communication skills, with a high degree of empathy
    You are dynamic and excited to pivot when necessary to deliver the best possible outcomes
    You pursue learning outcomes for yourself and your team on every occasion, and pride yourself on being flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
    You have a passion for social change through businesses-oriented interventions, and have a keen interest in keeping up-to-date with the latest innovations
    You are comfortable in varying social and professional settings, alternating between interacting with under-educated youth in slums, and high-level stakeholder meetings with institutional representatives

    Why work with us?
    Our work is very rewarding – you see lives changing before your eyes! You’re selling products not just for profit but to make a difference.
    As General Manager, you have a high level of ownership and responsibility – over 100 sales agents depend on you for their livelihoods. The role has a fulfilling level of autonomy: you can dream something into existence and implement it.
    We are a close-knit and committed team.
    We are growing fast, and sometimes we have to run to catch up with ourselves, so there’s always something to look forward to.
    We’re not afraid to innovate, and move quickly in tackling issues when we identify them, so you can have a major impact on the direction of the organization, and directly lead change.
    Other information
    The position is based in our Nairobi office (Kawangware) and we would strongly prefer a Kenyan citizen for this role. Occasional weekend work is required as per business needs. We are looking for candidates who are ready to commit to a minimum of 4-5 years. There is a six month probation period and we will agree on performance and learning objectives.