Jobs Kenya

Job Qualification: criteria in BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

  • Social Enterprise Manager Head of Design Quality and Impact

    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced candidate to join our team as Social Enterprise Manager reporting to Chief Operations Officer
    Overview

    The Social Enterprise Manager will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the organization’s social enterprises including. Maa Beadwork, Maa Bees, Maa Soap, and other future enterprises. The manager will lead all operational aspects, product development, marketing, and sales, both locally and internationally.

    Key Responsibilities

    Business Development, Sales and Marketing

    Identify potential business opportunities, markets, and potential clients through market research and analysis. Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote beadwork, honey and soap products locally, including marketing to camps and lodges in the Maasai Mara.
    Coordinate high quality experiential visits for tourists, showcasing the production process and promoting direct sales at HQ.
    Lead efforts to expand the enterprise’s market reach internationally, including online sales and international designer and retail partnerships.
    Build and maintain strong relationships with potential buyers, corporate clients, and international partners. Drive the growth of international sales by building relationships with key stakeholders and distributors in global markets.
    Identify and secure new partnerships to expand the reach of Maa Beadwork products and other enterprise initiatives.
    Engage in fundraising and partnership-building efforts to support the long-term sustainability of the enterprises.

    Business Operations Management & Coordination

    Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of the three social enterprises, ensuring efficiency, quality, and growth.
    Lead the planning and execution of business strategies to ensure profitability and sustainability of each enterprise.
    Manage financial performance, including budget oversight, cost control, and profitability analysis.
    Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts, and provide insights and recommendations for improvement. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all business development activities.
    Oversee the entire production process processes, from material sourcing to final product delivery. Enhance operational efficiencies by streamlining production processes and ensuring consistent product quality.
    Implement systems to improve production capacity and reduce costs while maintaining ethical labor practices.

    New Product Development & Innovation

    Lead the development of new products in line with market trends, customer feedback, and traditional Maasai artistry.
    Work closely with artisans and designers to create products that resonate with both local and international markets.
    Identify opportunities to expand product lines, add value, and incorporate innovation
    Develop and strengthen value chains to support the growth of the social enterprises.
    Establish partnerships with local suppliers to ensure a steady and cost-effective supply of raw materials. Explore opportunities for improving the value chain, including sustainable sourcing and ethical practices.

    Experiential Visits & Tourism Integration

    Coordinate experiential visits for tourists to the HQ, ensuring a memorable and culturally enriching experience.
    Collaborate with local camps to integrate visits to the beadwork production center as part of tourists itineraries.

    Team Leadership and Development

    Manage and mentor a team of production staff, and sales/marketing personnel.
    Provide capacity-building and training opportunities to improve staff skills in business management, production, and marketing.
    Foster a positive, collaborative, and results-oriented work environment.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Enterprise Management, Marketing, or related field. A Masters degree in Business Administration is an added advantage.
    A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing a business or social enterprise, preferably with a focus on production manufacturing, marketing, and sales.
    Strong business acumen with demonstrated success in scaling small or medium enterprises, social enterprises or similar.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software
    Experience in market research, and value chain development
    Familiarity with local and international markets and proficiency in digital marketing, e-commerce platforms, and international sales strategies.
    Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
    Ability to develop strategic partnerships and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.

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    To apply, send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@themaatrust.org by 15th January 2025. The title of the email should be the job title being applied for. Please include a minimum of three references and the cover letter should include your salary expectation. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@themaatrust.org

  • Finance Project Management Office Department Manager, Programs Analysis

    Job Description

    Elicit, analyze, document and validate program justification and requirements as part of program planning
    Apply project management tools and data management techniques for program improvements
    Identify program needs and priorities based on collected and analyzed data
    Ensure all program enhancements and outcomes are well documented
    Monitor, measure and provide feedback on program performance as per respective program constraints and success metrics
    Tailor and Plan program governance in conjunction with respective Program and Project Managers
    In liaison with Project and Program Managers, facilitate continuous reviews through in readiness for presentation to available Governance committees.
    Ensure that program review recommendations and actions are communicated to the relevant resources for follow through
    Champion adoption and proficiency of program management practices within defined strategies and methods
    Place stakeholders in touch with data to help find solutions to program problems.
    Create, maintain and improve development and management of program artefacts

    Academic & Professional 

    Specific Field or Qualification          

    Bachelor’s Degree      

    Professional Qualifications     

    Project Management certifications preferred (APM, PRINCE2, PRINCE2 Agile, ITIL, PMI, etc.)     
    Business Analysis (CBAP), Data Analyst certification(s)           
    Master’s Degree     
    Business Administration, Strategic Management.     

    Experience  

    Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required – 5  
    Qualitative and quantitative methods for evaluation of program operations to determine their efficiency and effectiveness.     
    Demonstrated ability to structure analysis, perform synthesis, and provide written reports and presentations that meet program objectives and timelines     
    Illustrated continuous learning & exploration – deep knowledge about business and problem domain, new trends in the industry and different analysis techniques     
    Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both orally and in writing       
    Demonstrated strong initiative, self‐motivation, and ability to efficiently manage multiple simultaneous projects in diverse topics     
    Project Management Skills including prioritization, ability to multitask, Stakeholder management, conflict resolution skills

    Apply via :

    eoin.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com

  • Senior Data Engineer

    Pezesha is seeking a talented and driven Senior Data Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and scaling of our applications and data platforms. This full-time role will focus on enhancing our Flask-based applications, building scalable data pipelines, and ensuring the reliability and performance of our technology stack.

    The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in software development, infrastructure management, and cloud-based services to support Pezesha’s mission of financial inclusion. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, maintain high system performance, and implement best practices across the engineering lifecycle.

    Key Responsibilities

    Application Development

    Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure Flask-based applications.
    Perform detailed code reviews, identify inefficiencies, and provide recommendations for optimization. Implement best practices software development, ensuring the platform is maintainable, efficient, and secure.
    Collaborate with internal teams to iterate and update applications based on feedback and business needs.
    Manage and optimize infrastructure for the applications to support real-time data processing and monitoring.
    Implement robust RESTful APIs and integrate them with other services.
    Collaborate with internal teams to deliver features that meet business requirements.
    Ensure applications are secure and maintainable, adhering to industry standards and guidelines.

    Infrastructure and Optimization

    Build/maintain scalable infrastructure using GCP, Docker, and related technologies.
    Develop and optimize data pipelines for real-time and batch processing.
    Ensure seamless model deployment using CI/CD pipelines.
    Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements for scalability and reliability.
    Utilize Mage for managing and monitoring data workflows and processes.
    Building and maintaining early stage data warehouses, setting up pipelines and deploying models, whilst ensuring data is securely and readily available to internal and external stakeholders
    Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements, namely, automating manual processes, optimising data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for scalability.

    Collaboration and Innovation

    Work closely with the product, data science, and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions.
    Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers to foster a culture of learning and excellence.
    Stay informed on the latest technologies and best practices, integrating them into Pezesha’s systems where applicable.

    Qualifications, Required Skills and Experience

    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
    5+ years of experience in backend application development, with a strong focus on Flask development.
    Proven expertise in designing and deploying scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.
    Hands-on experience with GCP (e.g., Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery) and cloud-native architectures.
    Proficiency in containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms.
    Strong knowledge of data pipelines, ETL processes, and data workflow management tools like Mage.
    Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
    Experience with CI/CD tools and workflows.
    Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools for performance optimization.
    Knowledge of microservices architecture and API management.
    Excellent problem-solving, project management and analytical skills with a focus on delivering results.

    Why Join Pezesha?

    Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to enabling financial inclusion in Africa.
    Work on cutting-edge technologies and impactful projects in a dynamic environment.
    Collaborate with a talented team and grow your career in a supportive culture.
    Competitive salary and benefits package.

    Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@pezesha.com with the subject header: REF: 28 Senior Data Engineer Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early to join our innovative team!

    Apply via :

    jobs@pezesha.com

  • Manager, People & Culture, Africa

    Major Duties and Responsibilities

    Assists the Director P&C Africa with the provision of specialist People & Culture Management support to Country Directors, Transboundary landscapes leaders and leadership, support, and coordination to the P&C teams across all Africa Country offices.
    Supports the Director P&C in ensuring that P&C staff in African countries have the capacity, knowledge and performance to deliver on the relevant objectives of the respective Strategic plans.
    Provides technical guidance, support and backstopping to P&C teams in the region;
    Support Director P&C, Africa in the implementation of WWF Network standards related to P&C policies and practices and ensuring compliance with local labour laws and other statutory requirements in all WWF countries’ presence;
    Implements leadership development, talent management, succession planning and performance management initiatives in line with that of WWF International policies, with the aim of building high performance culture and a strong team of senior leaders;
    Leads in the implementation of “Canopy”: an HRIS – an initiative by WWF International by rolling it out in countries;
    Functionally coaches People and Culture teams in countries ensuring that they are properly equipped with the appropriate WWF International approved systems and processes, in relation to recruitment, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance appraisal, security, staff records and leave administration;
    Ensures hosting agreements or appropriate documentation between hosting and recipient office for staff secondments, exchange programmes within WWF or external partner organisations, to and from Africa offices;
    As part of the Africa Strategic Planning process, support Director, P&C, Africa in working in close collaboration and coordination with senior management in the countries; develop and ensure implementation of People & Culture and Organization Development plans for countries and for the Regional office for Africa.
    Supports the implementation of the WWF International People & Culture Strategy so as to reflect the global P&C Strategy and Operations of the WWF Network and alignment with the rest of the Africa Business Plan;
    Supports Director, P&C, Africa to develop training and development strategies and actions to address identified needs and improve the skills and career development potentials of staff;
    Responds to queries and requests for information on HR policies, working conditions, performance management systems and crisis management issues;
    Maintains P&C data and statistics and provide regular reports and analysis to Management to facilitate continuous improvement;
    In conjunction with Global Health & Safety expert, support the development and implementation of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System including; risk management, incident management, injury management, first aid program and workers compensation and rehabilitation;
    Assists the Director, P&C, Africa, the COO Africa and the Regional Directors with structuring the organisation to facilitate delivery of the overall organisation’s strategy;
    Liaises and cooperates with WWF Risk & Compliance Manager related to P&C audits and self-audits if required;
    Represents P&C Africa in the absence of the Director;
    Performs other duties as requested by the Director, P&C, Africa, Africa or his/her designate.

    PROFILE

    Required Qualifications:

    Minimum a Bsc.degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field;
    Possession of an MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification would be an advantage;
    At least 10 years working experience in a senior Human Resources and Operations position preferably in a major international organisation/NGO;

    Required Skills and Competencies:

    Demonstrable skills in the development of Human Resources and Operations procedures and systems preferably in the context of an international NGO or business environment;
    Experience working with an HRIS;
    Knowledge of and/or appreciation of the human resource management practice in Africa;
    Excellent English and knowledge of local languages an asset;
    Knowledge of French language will be an added advantage;
    Ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external clients, and focus on being service oriented;
    Excellent oral and written communication skills and an aptitude for problem solving, decision making and details;
    Excellent advisory skills and ability to promote team synergy in a multi-cultural work environment;
    Excellent interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, discretion and impartiality) are essential for this position;
    Strong team-player with ability to work in virtual teams;
    Ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals within a broad range of cultural environments, especially in the African context;
    High level of good organisational and administrative skills with an ability to work well under pressure;
    Must be committed to equal opportunity employment policies;
    Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Access to Finance Advisor

    Main Activities and Responsibilities

    Strategic Leadership – Financial Landscape Analysis and Recommendations

    Conduct an assessment of the financial landscape impacting food system actors in Kenya including financial policy, regulatory, and lending landscape. Financial products are not exclusive to saving, deposits and or credit, may include (micro) insurance, etc.
    Analyze trends, challenges, and opportunities related to agricultural finance, including available financing products, eligibility criteria, and application processes
    Document key insights and recommendations in high-quality reports to inform the project’s interventions

    Stakeholder Interaction and Capacity Building

    Design and deliver training programs to build the financial management and access to finance capabilities of project staff, stakeholders, including to associations (as applicable), financial institutions (primarily MFIs and lower-tier banking institutions, cooperatives, grant recipients
    Facilitate interactive workshops, coaching sessions, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities to share best practices and lessons learned
    Develop training materials, toolkits, and other knowledge products for use by the project team and partners.

    Financial Statement Analysis and Enterprise Assessments

    Working with the Grants Team and as applicable, review and interpret financial statements, business models, and cash flow projections for potential food system enterprises seeking grant funding
    Evaluate the creditworthiness, financing needs, and growth potential of enterprises (including producers and their organizations) to determine appropriate financing solutions
    Provide tailored advisory support to help enterprises navigate the process of accessing loans, equity investments, or grant funding.

    Program Management: Technical Integration and Knowledge Management

    Collaborate closely with the technical integration team to incorporate access to finance insights and strategies into the project’s interventions
    Document innovative financing models, case studies, and lessons learned through reports, presentations, and other knowledge products
    Represent the project in external meetings, conferences, and stakeholder forums related to agricultural finance and food systems and or as directed by the COP or DCOP.

     Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:

    Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation, and CLA unit to document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and project impacts to inform future initiatives especially in access to finance
    Collaborate with the M&E team to monitor and evaluate program progress.
    Support or contribute to knowledge management activities including writing articles on project developments, learning or opinion pieces.

    Innovation and Best Practices:

    Develop innovative approaches to enhance TechnoServe’s work and share these innovations to promote the adoption of best practices within the organization.
    Perform other related duties as required to contribute to the program’s success.

    Basic Qualifications and Competencies

    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, or other relevant field of study. Master’s degree preferred.
    Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or hold an equivalent professional accounting qualification e.g., ACCA, will be an added advantage,
    A minimum of  (5) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: finance, agriculture, agribusiness, SME finance, rural financial services, and adaptation to climate change.
    Demonstrated track record of building and managing strong client and stakeholder relationships, including with financial institutions and other market actors.
    Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the microfinance/banking sector, financial and or grants management, with the ability to review, analyze and interpret budgets, financial management systems; financial statements (including income and expenditure statements and cash reconciliation statements) and audit reports.
    Demonstrated organizational and project management skills.
    An understanding of gender and rural and/or financial services markets.
    Analytical and communication skills with proficiency in the development high caliber reports and documents.: proven ability to develop strategies and conduct analysis on complex commercial questions
    Willingness to travel extensively within the project’s zone of influence,
    Exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
    Fluent user of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Experience in the project’s zone of influence an added advantage
    Proven experience with the Kenyan agricultural and livestock policy environment at the national and county level.

    Apply via :

    recruiting.ultipro.com

  • HR Manager – Mombasa

    Roles & Responsibilities

    Manage the organization workforce and attract the right talent
    Lead the training and development process
    Manage performance, disciplinary and reward process
    Oversee organizational leadership and culture programs
    Ensure compliance with employment and labor laws
    Manage personnel files and leave utilization
    Manage staff welfare and wellness programs
    Develop and implement workforce planning strategies taddress current and future needs.
    Drive initiatives tenhance employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.

    Minimum Requirements

    Master’s degree / bachelor’s degree in strategic management/ human resources management
    CHRP certification
    5+ years’ experience in HR Management in a logistics or FMCG multinational environment
    Must have worked in Mombasa /from the local community

    Apply via :

    www.frank-mgt.com

  • Western Kenya Project Manager

    Western Kenya Project Manager

    Roles and responsibilities

    The responsibility of the PM is to manage the PharmAccess Connected Diagnostics Projects.

    Operational: Supervising the day-to-day operations of the projects to ensure that the key deliverables are met within the set timeframes:

    Developing and implementing workplans.
    Supporting the teams to facilitate timely implementation and ensuring deliverables are met by collaborating with field teams, data team, research team.
    Conducting and reporting on field visits.
    Co-ordinating  and assisting with facilitating in trainings in collaboration with Kisumu county.
    Supporting and supervising timely submission of quality data entries by healthcare providers, community health promoters and chemists, support  data analysis and dissemination,  propose dashboard improvements.
    Ensuring inclusion of Safecare in the projects and align with other opportunities of programs within PAF Kenya and spefically the Western region.
    Actively participating in internal strategic meetings, weekly and biweekly meetings.
    Pro-actively report on  barriers and opportunities for requisite actions.
    Supporting the financial implementation of the project, including preparing the budget, payment processing, budget implementation and budget reporting according to organizational and donor requirements.
    Supporting and ensuring timely reporting within the organization and as per the required donor guidelines.
    Assisting with briefs and presentations in relation the the project.
    Documenting successes, support monitoring and evaluains including lessons learned in the implementation of the projects.
    Co-ordinating and supporting research activities in relation to the projects which includes ensuring ethical approvals are obtained.

    Stakeholder engagement

    Actively responding to stakeholder inquiries and requests.
    Attending key stakeholder meetings locally and internationally and presenting insights when requested.
    Co-ordinating and facilitating periodic partnership review meetings.
    Ensuring timely and periodic updates to the County Government, project partners and other key stakeholders.

    Profile 

    Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare discipline; a master’s degree is an added advantage.
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in Kenya’s Public and Private Healthcare space including work experience with county health system operations.
    Senior role experience in project management that include project planning, design, implementation, and financial management.
    He/she must be a team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a multi cultural environment.
    Open minded, self motivated personality, proactive.
    Demonstrated ability to deliver successful complex project implementations.
    Analytical skills in planning and budget review.
    Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to communicate at all levels of health spectrum.
    Excellent problem-solving skills.
    Ability to work with Excell, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with Power BI is an added advantage.
    Experience in working with digital technology tools and interpreting insights.
    Some (operational) research experience or experience working with (operational) scientists an added advantage.
    Prior experience with EU and USAID project implementation and budget regulations an added advantage.

    The program

    Connected Diagnostics is one of the four PharmAccess Solution leads. Currently Connected Diagnostics entails two projects in Kenya: DIDIDA (supported by EU and UK government) and PMI (supported by PMI-USAID). The core Connected Diagnostics project is DIDIDA that is supported by majority of funding and therefore has priority; the PMI project is supplementary. Future developments may change this priority setting, dependent on potential future additional funding.

    Specific operational responsibilities

    DIDIDA project: building a digital health system infrastructure for epidemic monitoring

    Full coordination / representation of ConnDx towards DoH (including 3-monthly analyses of discrepancies IDSR data).
    Streamline DIDIDA subproject with KEMRI-Walter Reed on sewage water epidemic monitoring.
    Streamline Glasgow University DIDIDA AI project with the designated KEMRI staff.
    Internal coordination SafeCare self assessment / green with DIDIDA network of facilities.

    PMI project: Expansion of malaria case management activities in the private sector.

    Support set up of a data collection infrastructure including the digitization of an automatic incentive system on a payment platform.
    Identify, train and connect providers, chemists, and CHPs on the Health Pulse app.
    Attend USAID PMI Implementing partners events and provide progress update reports based on the milestones.
    Process monthly payments for field teams for project logistics and incentives.
    Coordinate evaluation of this project by independent operational research (DIDIDA PhD students).

    Apply via :

    vacancies.pharmaccess.org

  • Data Manager Research

    Data Manager Research

    Job Summary

    Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the successful candidate will be required to support the design and development of the study database and data collection tools for the study. S/He will also be involved in study team activities related to data collection, participant ID management, tracking of participant follow-up, management of all data & IT devices, management of user accounts, and supporting IT infrastructure at the recruitment sites. His/her role will involve coordinating data management activities and supervision of data collection teams. S/He will also be the point person in interactions with the AKU ICT team, data teams from other research projects in CoEWCH, and the collaborating institutions. collaboration institutions.

    Responsibilities:

    Develop and maintain the central and field level (health facility) data handling systems for the study/studies
    Ensure synchrony between data related activities and other research and clinical activities at the sites
    Train research and clinical staff on data collection principles and practice
    Requirements
    Oversee data collection activities by all research and clinical staff involved in data collection including research nurses and enumerators
    Support the development of specific study Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data collection and handling
    Develop, test and apply data quality assessment tools
    Contribute to periodic and ad hoc data analysis of study data to support study activities or answer specific research questions
    Preparation and compilation of reports for data and study activity as agreed with supervisors
    Support maintenance of the LAN at the field sites to support study activities
    Implement and enforce regular data security activities such as backups, archiving and user administration
    Seamless data sharing between CoEWCH studies (where appropriate)
    Support the setup and running of other sub-studies and/or related studies as allocated by the Principal Investigator.
    Any other responsibilities as assigned by the PI.

    Requirements:

    Bachelor’s and/or master’s level education in any of the following or closely related fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics. Completed or enrolled for a master’s degree in the same field will be an added advantage
    Training and/or demonstrable competence in any/most of the following: MS-Access, SQL-Server, MySQL, Oracle, DHIS-2, ODK, and ODK-Tracker, REDcap
    Training and/or demonstrable competence in any of the following statistical packages Stata, SPSS, R
    At least 2 years of data management experience.
    Relevant experience in a health research environment including community and public health facility settings will be an added advantage
    Relevant experience in multi-centre / multi-country projects will be an added advantage
    Demonstrable programming proficiency in at least 2 of the following: MS-Access, SQL-Server, MySQL, Oracle, DHIS-2, REDCap, ODK
    Proficiency with data management procedures: data cleaning, manipulation, summarization, tables, listings, graphics and report generation
    Experience in programming and troubleshooting electronic field data capture platforms
    Experience in data analysis will be an added advantage
    Demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise large data entry teams
    Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Kiswahili

    Apply via :

    aku.taleo.net