Jobs Kenya

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  • Research Manager

    Summary of the role

    PxD seeks a dynamic, creative, and self-motivated Research Manager to join a high-performing, flexible, and non-hierarchical team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to PxD’s new workstreams, collaborate closely with PxD and affiliated researchers, and play a key role in testing and refining innovative ideas. You will use rigorous methods to experiment, measure impact, and identify pathways to scale our programs.

    The ideal candidate will be passionate about PxD’s mission: to provide actionable insights and cost-effective, scalable services that help people in poverty improve their incomes and well-being sustainably. 

    Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

    The role will grow as you develop, but you will start by focusing on the following key responsibilities:

    Identify learning objectives and resources available for one or more individual projects and manage the implementation of research activities, ensuring that projects adhere to appropriate rigor, policies, timelines, and budgets.
    Work with the team leadership and colleagues to scope, design, pilot, and scale evidence-backed digital agriculture services.
    Develop and implement new research ideas and projects that support PxD’s programs and partners. 
    Guide teams on the use of evidence-based approaches and ensure that PxD maintains the standards for technical appropriateness and rigor.
    Interpret and contextualize external and internal evidence and insights for PxD programs
    Oversee data management and analysis for research projects and survey creation and implementation.
    Oversee documentation of research activities, research results, and rationale for decisions made.
    Develop and fill in frameworks with specific information to identify program insights.
    Manage partner relations and work with external stakeholders to implement program operations.
    Responsible for developing and ensuring compliance with IRB protocols and relevant in-country research permission requirements.
    Contribute to funding proposals and project reports.
    Contribute to the strategic planning and global functioning of the organization.
    Provide close mentorship and guidance to Associate level staff.
    Contribute and support internal and external communications to disseminate project results and research findings, including briefs, blogs, reports, and presentations. 
    Contribute to PxD’s institutional knowledge management and internal learning efforts.

     Requirements:

    The ideal candidate will have: 

    A Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, or a closely related field. 
    Professional experience working on at least two large projects involving the design and management of rigorous research and/or evidence-based programs in LMIC countries.
    Ability to draw inferences from data to identify pathways for program improvement (e.g., call center productivity, feedback of users to an SMS campaign, looking at usage statistics).
    Adept at consuming large amounts of academic and scientific literature as well as other technical information, synthesizing key findings, and applying takeaways to program and research design.
    Deep understanding of economics and randomized evaluations.
    Excellent knowledge of Stata or R or similar software for data analysis
    Experience in using SurveyCTO/ODK or a similar program for survey design.
    Strong grasp of the research & program life cycle and ability to supervise all activities on the ground.
    Experience in a multi-faceted role, with the ability to balance and prioritize across multiple projects and stakeholders.
    Experience managing program and/or research staff.
    Experience managing partnerships with an implementing organization.
    Understanding and application of research ethics for human subjects in the social sciences.
    Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills.
    Willingness to travel to field sites in Ethiopia, subject to security considerations.

    Apply via :

    dev.bamboohr.com

  • Partner Manager – Africa (French Speaker)

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Enable Odoo Partners and train them on effective methods for selling and implementing Odoo software. You can find the list of our partners by country HERE
    Act as a business coach. Create and implement cross-functional processes for partners and customers to increase their operational efficiency
    Establish long term win-win relationships with your partner portfolio based in Europe and Africa
    Qualify end clients, convince them with tailored demos and connect them with the right partner for their Odoo project
    Negotiate licenses and pricing with partners and customers and promote the right value proposition

    Challenges

    Deal with companies of various industries, sizes, and from different regions
    Empower and challenge your partners
    Retain sophisticated partners while coaching inexperienced partners into streamlined sales machines
    Real responsibilities from day 1
    As you’ll mainly work with new Odoo Partners, you’ll have to build your partner’s portfolio from scratch. 

    Must Have

    Bachelor or Master Degree in Business
    Fluent in French and English.  
    1 to 4 years of technology sales experience
    Entrepreneurial mindset.
    Excellent communication skills
    Passionate about sales, you like to convince, negotiate and achieve targets. 
    You enjoy taking initiatives to help the team, your partners and customers, you thrive in an autonomous environment

    Apply via :

    www.odoo.com

  • Deputy Director – Revenue Management Assistant Accountant General Director – Natural & Mineral Resources Principal Physical Planner Senior Superintending Engineer (Structural) Senior Support Staff – 2 Posts

    Requirements for Appointment

    Be a Citizen of Kenya.
    Served in the grade of Assistant Director – Revenue Management, Job Group ‘CPSB 05’ (P) or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
    Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Statistics or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    Masters’ degree in any of the following disciplines: – Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Statistics or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Examination or Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts (ICFA) Examination;
    Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts (ICFA) or any other relevant professional body and in good standing:
    Attended a Strategic Leadership Management Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
    Be computer literate; and
    Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Assist in planning, organizing, coordination, supervision and administration of all revenue matters;
    Assist in provision of advisory on revenue matters to the Director, Revenue Management;
    Assist in ensuring proper enactment of laws, financial regulations and procedures pertaining to revenue matters;
    Assist in initiating internal controls and procedures within the Department of Revenue Management;
    Assist in provision of quality and timely accounting services in the Revenue Management Unit which include maintenance of accurate accounting records and preparation of management and statutory reports; and
    Develop fresh revenue streams by giving annual collection targets

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    Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side and either hand delivered to the reception desk at the Kitui CPSB offices on Prisons Road, Kitui Town or posted to the following address:The Board Secretary,
    Kitui County Public Service Board,
    P.O. Box 33-90200, Kitui. Important information to all applicants

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  • Capacity & IP Sales Lead (Sales Lead – Wholesale Carrier Business)

    Detailed Description

    This role will report to the Wholesales Lead.

    Role purpose

    Grow Wholesale International Capacity & IP revenues.
    Develop an effective retention strategy to minimize churn.
    Optimal Capacity Asset Management.
    Manage Key relations & partnerships.
    Identify and scope Business Opportunities at key networking events regionally & internationally.

    Key accountabilities and decision ownership

           Grow Wholesale International Capacity & IP revenues

    Achieve set revenue targets as per capacity objectives.
    Development of a 12-month rolling sales pipeline.
    Identify global growth prospects and specific opportunities with EA region for Fiber, Satellite, Microwave.
    Identify and analyze operator capacity needs and requirements and ensure operator needs are fully understood and correctly dimensioned.
    Work with International Data/IP partners or providers to meet the needs of the business by developing a clear annual review calendar that can identify areas of collaboration and potentially new revenues.
    Use a clear and well –documented process methodology for locking business to avoid delayed implementation and poor client engagement.
    Weekly prepare a report showing various engagement milestones of operator on- boarding process to ensure ease of billing for services required.

    Develop an effective retention strategy to minimize churn

    Work to develop and execute customer ring fencing strategies.
    Develop and share periodic reports on customer concerns on products.

    Manage Key relations & partnerships   

    Prepare and maintain an effective annual calendar that optimize the relationships with various operators, partners, Satellite & outsourced roaming providers to enhance competition.
    Develop an effective framework for monitoring effective partnerships.
    Explore new partnership opportunities that create opportunities for growth.

    Attend Key networking events   

    Identify and plan for all known key events touching on IP& Capacity, Satellite, Interconnect and SMS.
    Attend at least one key networking event annually.
    Document and implement learnings for the benefit for the business.

    Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

    Business  Competencies

    Working With Others

    Consciously takes steps to make the most of every conversation/interaction. 
    Identifies people’s needs, interests and motives to be able to influence the decisions they make. 
    Communicates simply to excite and engage people.
    Pro-actively adapts own style and approach to build rapport, and work with others more effectively. 
    Builds and maintains strong relationships and networks.

    Operational Excellence

    Targets effort and resources on high-value, high impact activity.   
    Focuses on achieving maximum performance and driving continuous improvement .
    Thinks about processes and problems cross-functionally and end-to-end.
    Uses knowledge of products, technology, process, systems and policy to solve problems.

    Creativity and Innovation

    Finds creative ways to exploit opportunities and solve problems. 
    Takes risks and pushes what is possible. 
    Experiments with unorthodox approaches.

    Business Know-how

    Uses data and research to make decisions that are competitively and financially robust.
    Balances current and future needs.
    Thinks and acts like an owner of the business. 
    Acts in line with legal, regulatory, professional and ethical standards.

    Working With Change

    Responds flexibly to changing situations 
    Manages the business and people aspects of change to drive performance.

    Project and Programme Management

    Defines scope and deliverables in terms of time, cost, quality and business benefit. 
    Schedules activity and identifies resource needs, dependencies and synergies. 
    Evaluates progress, mitigates risks and addresses issues.

    Functional Competencies

    Products, Services and Technology Knowledge – Enterprise

    Understands our portfolio – technology, features and benefits.
    Understands customer needs and sxplains the impacts and value of Safaricom solutions compared to our direct and indirect competitors.
    Explains Safaricom’s strategy and direction, and how it benefits the customer.

    Business Development & Sales Planning

    Forecasts future sales, revenues and risks. 
    Plans sales activities for stores, accounts or territories to maximise sales and grow revenues. 
    Identifies and qualifies opportunities to develop new business.

    Solution Selling

    Wins and retains Customers by identifying their needs or business challenges, and matching them to Safaricom products and services. 
    Identifies opportunities to win more business by up-selling and cross-selling. 

    Negotiation

    Responds positively and professionally to objections, and addresses the Customer’s needs to successfully close the sale. 
    Uses a range of techniques and approaches to make agreements that add value for Safaricom and our Customers. 
    Understands customers’ commercial drivers and leverages them in negotiations. 
    Applies commercial acumen to maintain a healthy profit margin.

    Competing to win

    Brings energy and passion to work and always aims to beat the competition. 
    Knows what the competitors are offering, how our offer compares and uses market data to drive decisions.

    Key performance indicators

    100% achievement of Wholesale Data & IP Capacity revenues provided against business revenue objectives.
    Documented existence of Sales pipeline within the SLA’s. Ensure pipeline is build up with new potential account, and new order prospects.
    Provide evidence of business growth through execution of the sales strategic and tactical plans when required.
    Predicting vertical trends, bases annual sales forecasting.
    Ensuring defence of existing market share  through customer retention and effective sales strategy implementation. 
    Commercialize at least 2 unique wholesale capacity solutions in the Financial Year.
    Consistent feedback to management on the market needs for the portfolio under management.
    Identifying, contacting & facilitating tie-ups with Carriers, Telco’s, Internet service providers, Application service providers, Local and International along with the top management.  I.e. CXO level.
    Satisfactory performance ratings for the staff in the section(Meets expectation).
    Develop and implement a sales  incentive plan for the team.
    Develop and execute initiatives to build team cohesion.
    Create a differentiated customer experience, controlling revenue churn and maximizing revenue by evolving innovative and new products and services.
    Preparation of weekly management reports on activities around Capacity Business.
    Preparation of strategic product positioning presentations to clients.
    Ongoing development of relationship matrices and engagement model for the key accounts and industry influencers.

    Qualifications

    A recognized University Degree in a Business-related field; Master of Business Administration degree is an added advantage.
    Experience and technical skills in telecommunications industry and sound knowledge of International Telecommunications Services is a mandatory requirement.
    At least 3-5 years’ work experience in the telecommunications sector which must include establishing and managing international carrier relations and interconnection arrangements.
    At least 3 years sales experience. Experience in projects management is an added advantage.
    Strong relationship-building and customer retention skills preferably from a major blue-chip company and Internet Service Providers.
    Ability to inspire and manage a sales team.

    Apply via :

    egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com

  • Senior Manager – Fin Reg Rept

    People & Talent

    Planning and allocating resources effectively to meet reporting deadlines and regulatory requirements.
    Developing the team to build capacity and elevate team capabilities at pace with evolving regulatory and business demand.
    Providing guidance, training and mentorship to the GFS regulatory reporting team on technical knowledge, best practices, and technologies.
    Building relationships to improve collaboration across country and GFS functions to resolve issues and implement changes for local regulatory reporting.

    Risk Management

    Monitoring and ensuring that appropriate BAU and Change governance and controls are followed across all production and transformation activities.
    Overseeing the maintenance of comprehensive documentation of reporting processes, standards and controls.
    Coordinating with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and reviews.
    Identifying, monitoring and escalating as and when required key issues in the regulatory reporting process leading to material errors in regulatory returns.
    Governance
    Monitor and ensure that appropriate Change governance is followed across all transformation initiatives.  Represent the function at the governance forums in place for tracking change initiatives and influence decisions in respect of the change backlog, prioritisation, choice of technology tools and the operating model. 

    Leadership Qualities & Characteristics

    Upholding high ethical standards and ensuring all reporting activities are conducted with integrity and transparency.
    Promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity, compliance and ethical behaviour within the team.
    Inspiring proactive and innovative behaviours in the team to continuously improve performance and strive for excellence.

    Skills and Experience

    GPO/GPM, Capital & Liquidity & FRR
    Group Regulatory Reporting – Head and Reporting Leads  
    Country Regulatory Reporting – CFO, Financial Controller and Country Leads
    Credit and Market Risk functions – Functional Heads and Leads
    Technology and PSS – Head and Leads across PSS and Technology 
    Change Management – Head and Leads across Capital & Liquidity Change

    Qualifications

    MBA (Fin) or Master’s in finance / Accountancy / Economics or affiliated subjects; Undergraduate degree in Science / Engineering / Commerce.
    Chartered Accountant: Risk Management or related Professional Certification will be an added advantage.
    Minimum of 12 years preferably in Capital Regulatory Reporting.
    Strong knowledge of Capital & Liquidity regulations and metrics; Proficient in analytics to drive deep understanding of Capital & Liquidity; Collaboration mindset; able to deliver solutions to improve BAU.

    Apply via :

    jobs.standardchartered.com

  • Strategic Talent Manager

    Position Summary:

    The Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager will play a critical role in shaping the workforce strategy and driving initiatives to attract, engage, and retain top talent. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in succession planning, workforce planning, and recruiting ideally within the financial services sector. This role demands a strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to engage with C-suite executives and align talent acquisition efforts with organisational goals.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and workforce planning initiatives.
    Lead succession planning efforts by identifying high-potential talent and establishing robust development plans for future leadership roles.
    Drive innovative recruiting strategies, including headhunting and employer branding initiatives, to enhance our employer value proposition and attract top talent.
    Enhance candidate experience throughout the hiring process to ensure a positive and engaging journey for all candidates.
    Utilise applicant tracking systems (ATS) effectively to manage the recruitment process, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
    Analyse talent acquisition data and analytics to develop actionable insights and reports for senior leadership, driving continuous improvement in recruitment metrics and outcomes.
    Collaborate with department leaders and C-suite executives to understand workforce needs and develop tailored recruitment solutions.
    Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders including recruitment agencies, universities, and professional networks to expand talent pipelines and enhance sourcing strategies.
    Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition, leveraging insights to improve strategies and processes.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or professional HR certification is a plus.
    Minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on financial services preferred.
    Proven experience in succession planning, workforce planning, and strategic recruitment.
    Strong understanding of employer branding and candidate experience best practices.
    Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and HR analytics tools.
    Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide insightful reports to senior leadership.
    Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence C-suite executives.
    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
    Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

    Apply via :

    www.careers.dpckenya.com

  • Grounds Specialist

    Responsibilities

    Supervision: Supervision of the landscape and recycling contracts, ensuring that the strategic sustainability goals for the complex are strengthened and maintained. This entails the provision of direction, training and scheduling; the development and management of a maintenance schedule, including for mowing, trimming, raking, drain clearance, irrigation and fertilizing.
    Act as focal point for procurement activities related to landscaping and recycling, develop Terms of Reference, Key Performance Indicators and manage the full scope of tender and contract exercises through the Procurement Section.
    Undertake frequent quality control activities including physical inspections of various areas around the complex every day. Ensure that litter and other waste (including building rubble etc) are cleared, and other problems (e.g. dangerous dead trees and fencing, piping/wiring damage) is promptly addressed. Lead frequent walking inspections to review areas of improvement as related to sustainability, landscaping and general grounds maintenance. Develop an in-depth knowledge of the 140-acre UNON campus. 

    Education

    An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in landscape architecture, horticulture, conservation, sustainability, urban development or related area is required.
    A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in landscape management/architecture, horticulture or related field is required.
    Experience in preparing landscaping/biodiversity reports, funding proposals, making presentations and using a range of media platforms to communicate sustainability/environmental/biodiversity initiatives is desirable.
    Experience in contract management and evaluation of contractor’s performance in landscaping or sustainability is desirable.
    Proven track record in managing landscaping in a large outdoor complex is desirable.
    Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org

  • Supply Chain Data Analyst

    Data Analysis (80%)

    Design and execute data-driven solutions to tackle real-world supply chain challenges in humanitarian and development contexts.
    Extract, process, and interpret key insights from diverse datasets to support supply chain optimization projects, such as medical, food, and non-food item (NFI) supply chains.
    Develop and adapt supply chain models and methodologies tailored to project contexts and partner needs.
    Produce high-quality visualizations (e.g., dashboards, reports) to effectively communicate insights and influence decision-making.
    Ensure data integrity and maintain the clarity and reliability of analysis across the data lifecycle.

    Training and Capacity Building (10%)

    Provide content for targeted training activities in data analysis, supply chain modeling, or information management for internal teams and external partners and facilitate the delivery of courses.
    Support knowledge-sharing initiatives to build technical expertise in humanitarian organizations and government institutions.

    Administrative Support (10%)

    Manage project-related documentation, reporting, and coordination activities to ensure smooth project execution.
    Contribute to the planning and execution of workshops, events, and training sessions as required.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Education and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, IT, or Engineering). Advanced degree preferred.
    Four to seven years of working experience in data analysis, ideally with exposure to supply chain or logistics projects.
    Experience working with diverse datasets, demonstrating strong skills in data modeling, statistical analysis, and visualization.

    Qualified candidates should send their applications, including a cover letter and updated CV with three referees (and their email contacts), to help.kenya@kuehne-foundation.org. The email subject should clearly state the position title. Applications must reach us no later than 06th December 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    help.kenya@kuehne-foundation.org