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  • Senior Public Relations Officer

    Senior Public Relations Officer

    Advert No. 08/2018
    NCPD 5
    The job holder will report to the Director General.
    Job purpose
    The jobholder is responsible for

    Provision of leadership in strategic communication for the creation of suitable environment for the attainment of NCPD mandate
    Provision of leadership in the development and implementation of NCPD Corporate Communication Policy and Strategies.
    Maintenance of continued vigilance over issues that may affect the image of the Council
    Advise the Council on strategies to create and maintain appropriate relations and protocols

    Responsibilities for the Senior Public Relations Officer Job

    Overseeing the coordination and management of all the Public Relations functions of Council
    Development of the Council Public Relations Work plan and budget;
    Advise Council on appropriate strategies and standards for communicating with stakeholders
    Advise Council on matters of creating and maintaining positive visibility
    Maintain liaison with mass media on behalf of Council
    Work with media outlets to publish timely Council information, such as press releases, brochures, and other materials.
    Direct implementation of social media strategies.
    Oversee electronic and social media communication.
    Oversee publishing of videos and photography on NCPD website and other avenues.
    Organize for documenting NCPD events such conferences, and speaking engagements.
    Direct information campaigns and marketing NCPD brand with external stakeholders and the media across all communications channels and vehicles.
    Collaborate with technical divisions to develop advertising, marketing and promotion plans

    Senior Public Relations Officer Job Qualifications
    For appointment to this post a candidate must at least;

    Be a holder of Master’s degree in Public Relations, Communication or Management;
    Be a holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences;
    Be a Member of Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body.
    Have Seven (7) years of relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at managerial level;
    Be Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
    Candidates who have attended a Senior Management Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent will have an added advantage.

  • Senior Principal Office Administrator Principal Accountant Principal Compliance Services Officer Principal Research Officer Principal Planning Officer Director Operations Director, Corporate Planning Digital Communication Manager

    Senior Principal Office Administrator Principal Accountant Principal Compliance Services Officer Principal Research Officer Principal Planning Officer Director Operations Director, Corporate Planning Digital Communication Manager

    KICC 5
    Ref. KICC/SPOA/2018
    The Principal Office Administrator reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the overall secretarial services and management for Executive office.
    Roles

    Using e-office to research and process data;
    Operating office equipment;
    Attending to visitors/clients;
    Handling telephone calls
    Handling customer inquiries and complaints;
    Coordinating schedules of meetings and appointments;
    Taking minutes, coordinating travel arrangements
    Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents, including classified materials; ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data
    Establishing and monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondence and file movements
    Maintaining an up to date filing system in the office
    Preparing responses to routine correspondence
    Managing office protocol and etiquette and
    Managing petty cash

    Job Requirements
    For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

    Have served in the grade of Chief Office Administrator for a minimum period of six (6) years;
    Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies or Bachelor of Business and Office Management from a recognized institution; OR
    Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences plus a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution;
    Certificate in Secretarial Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks from Kenya School of Government or any other recognized institution
    Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
    Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
    Demonstrated professional competence in management of office; and administrative services.

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  • Chief of Party/Senior Development Outreach and Communications Specialist

    Chief of Party/Senior Development Outreach and Communications Specialist

    Job description
    Position Description and Duties
    Cardno International Development in its Nairobi office is seeking a full-time Senior Communications Professional who will be responsible for managing and executing multiple communications initiatives working directly with USAID in Kenya to meet their strategic initiatives. The position is based in Kenya and will report to Cardno’s Nairobi office.S/he will manage the full suite of communications services to support the strategic objectives, including the development and implementation of a communications strategy. S/he will lead activities to maximize USAID’s branding and messaging throughout Eastern Africa. This will include content creation for and utilization of social media platforms, web, newsletters, and other tools.The position requires 8+ years of experience in international development and multiple disciplines of communications, including developing and implementing communications strategy, writing articles and press releases, producing brochures and other marketing materials, digital marketing, social media, public relations and outreach to local media.

    Developing internal and external marketing and communications materials (articles, press releases, talking points, presentations, layout and design thereof, etc.)
    Planning and executing events and outreach
    Ensuring full utilization of social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and HootSuite
    Adhering to and regulating the implementation of USAID’s Graphics Standards Manual and the agency’s Branding and Marking contractual requirements
    Willing and able to travel on occasion in Kenya and internationally
    Existing relationships with local media a plus

    Qualifications:
    Education

    A Master’s Degree in Journalism, Communications or a relevant related field of study (or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with an additional minimum of six years of relevant experience).
    The proposed individual must have English language S/5 and R/5 proficiency to perform communications technical services.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

    At least four years of related public relations, public outreach or Communications for Development (C4D) experience.
    Must have a thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of communication, and skill in applying such knowledge to develop written information materials for dissemination through a variety of media, in order to determine and effectively use the most appropriate means for transmitting information, and to evaluate the effectiveness of plans developed to communicate with targeted audiences. This includes an understanding of the use of written communication in developing news releases, feature stories, background statements, fact sheets, media spots, and scripts that effectively transmit information about complex USAID programs/projects/activities and functions.
    The work requires a solid understanding of social media; websites; an excellent knowledge of English grammar and American word usage and spelling; a good knowledge of graphic design, printing, and publishing processes, and the ability to oversee printers and/or publishers; a creative sense for video, animation and utilizing new media; a general understanding of procurement processes; and, a broad understanding of issues related to international development.
    Demonstrated skills in full utilization of social media including: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and HootSuite
    Demonstrated skills in graphic design, including basic working knowledge of Adobe InDesign
    Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of major international donor organizations, especially USAID
    Experience working in Africa, particularly Kenya, highly preferred
    Fluency in the English language (speaking, writing, reading) required and a foreign language is desirable.

    Computer Skills:
    Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe InDesign
    Cardno offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Cardno is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
    Equal Opportunity statement for U.S. based applicants: Cardno has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. At any time, if you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@cardno.com

  • Regional Human Resources Manager, Ipas Africa Alliance

    Regional Human Resources Manager, Ipas Africa Alliance

    Job Responsibilities

    Guides and coordinates the region’s effort to strengthen country-level HR Management capacity to increase delegation of authority and responsibility to country offices
    Works closely with HR expert counterparts in country offices to establish synergies and represent country perspectives in global initiatives
    Works closely with HR point-persons in country offices to provide technical assistance and guidance
    Supports country offices with senior level recruitment needs and onboarding of selected individuals
    Supports country programs in evaluating and updating benefits packages and salary benchmarking for local market
    Provides guidance and support to country offices in assessing organizational structures and implementing structural changes
    Provides guidance to country programs to ensure compliance with employment laws and minimum Human Resources standards
    Works closely with the Kenya office’s Senior HR Advisor, Global HR at Ipas’s North Carolina headquarters, and the Africa Program Support Team to provide HR leadership, management and technical support
    Supervises the Sr HR Advisor who primarily supports Kenya and Uganda, and dedicates a portion of time to the Africa region
    Supports HR policies dissemination and interpretation as required
    Supports country offices in implementing continual performance management and improvement through development of coaching and mentoring plans for their teams
    Designs and supports relevant learning and development programs for Africa program teams
    Represents Africa programs in the development and implementation of the annual employee engagement surveys, reports back on surveys’ outcomes, and works with
    Country Directors in improving organizational climate, as requested
    Performs other duties as assigned

    Requirements
    Minimum

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences or related field
    At least 15 years’ relevant and progressively responsible experience in human resources, especially in a global/multi-country context
    Professional qualification in human resource management (CHRP, IHRM, etc.)
    Demonstrated professional-level oral and written fluency in English
    Experience with coaching and mentoring staff related to human resource processes
    Working knowledge of an array of African country labor laws and staffing strategies
    Experience working in a global matrix organization
    Working knowledge of HR policies and procedures gained from international NGO experience

    Ability to travel 30%
    Preferred

    Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences or related field
    Oral and/or written fluency in French or Portuguese

  • Evaluator Civil Society and Evaluation Expert Evaluation Team Leader Countering Violent Extremism Expert

    Evaluator Civil Society and Evaluation Expert Evaluation Team Leader Countering Violent Extremism Expert

    Strengthening Community Resilience against Violent Extremism (SCORE) Evaluation, Kenya
    Project Objective: USAID Kenya and East Africa (KEA) have contracted Social Impact to conduct a mid-term performance evaluation of SCORE, a five-year activity that seeks to mitigate conflict and violent extremism (VE) in six counties in Kenya’s Coast region (Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa, Taita Taveta and Tana River counties).
    Since 2014 the implementing partner Act! has worked with local civil society organizations (CSOs) to strengthen community resilience against conflict and VE through various approaches such as interfaith dialogues and counter messaging, empowering women and girls to address VE and conflict, advocating for the strengthening and harmonization of policies on CVE and land to mitigate land conflicts, and youth empowerment by expanding economic opportunities and encouraging civic participation to reduce the allure of financial gain from VE and violence.
    The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the performance of the SCORE program by capturing emerging results against the activity objectives, gauge its overall effectiveness and sustainability to date, and identify lessons learned and best practices.
    The evaluation will contribute to a base of evidence to determine which kinds of CVE interventions are most effective, in what combinations in a given context, and which can and should be scaled up.
    Position Description: SI is seeking an individual to serve as one of the investigators on this evaluation as part of the evaluation team. The evaluator will provide technical inputs into the evaluation methodology, collaboratively develop the data collection strategy, instruments, and protocols; conduct data collection and compilation; engage in key informant interviews and focus group discussions; conduct data analysis; and develop the final report. The expected start date is July 15, 2018 and we anticipate this position will require between 34 to 36 days of LOE between July and November 2018.
    This is a consultancy position reporting to the U.S.-based SI Technical Director and working closely with the SI management team, as well as two other evaluation team members with conflict and/or performance evaluation expertise. This position includes fieldwork in Kenya taking place in August/September 2018.
    Responsibilities:

    Conduct a desk review of documents relevant to SCORE programming.
    Provide technical input into the evaluation design and data collection instruments.
    Administer key informant interviews (KIIs) with internal and external project stakeholders in Kenya.
    Organize and participate in focus group discussions (FGDs) and/or surveys of SCORE partners and beneficiaries in Kenya.
    Contribute to the development of project deliverables, including the inception report, final report, policy brief and presentations.
    Present project results to key stakeholders (USAID/KEA, Act! project staff), relevant Embassy counterparts, other relevant development partners, government officials, and USAID implementing partners in Nairobi as well as the SCORE subgrantees in Mombasa.
    Ensure quality work in all deliverables; implement SI quality assurance processes.
    Work closely with SI HQ team and communicate in a timely and effective manner with all project personnel.

    Qualifications:

    Master’s Degree in degree in political science, international relations, social sciences, economics or any other relevant field any relevant field of study, or a Bachelor’s Degree with not less than seven years of experience in lieu of the Master’s Degree
    Minimum five years’ experience in conflict mitigation and/or CVE
    At least five years of experience carrying out and/or leading evaluations, implementing various data collection and analysis methods and developing reports
    Prior experience working in Kenya with an understanding of the local country context
    Ability and willingness to travel to Kenya for fieldwork
    Experience effectively presenting findings and communicating with client, government, and non-government stakeholders
    Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work independently to meet deadlines and adhere to high quality standards
    Strong professional written and verbal proficiency in the English language; Kiswahili and other Kenyan languages spoken on the Coast preferred

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  • Business Development And Access To Finance Lead – East and Southern Africa Region

    Business Development And Access To Finance Lead – East and Southern Africa Region

    Tracking Code 525-752
    Job Description
    Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
    Function
    The function is an overall summary of how the job specifically relates to the global strategic mission. Impact Ventures and the deployment of Capital is an essential component of the Accelerate Strategy under Objective #3. The primary function of this position is to support access to finance for Heifer field teams and program participants; facilitate market-based enterprise development as a means of development; and maintain regional strategic access to finance partnerships as an extension of Heifer’s Impact Venturing division. This role will communicate directly with field teams regarding the coordination of opportunity identification, information gathered and support for analysis and recommendation. This position will be responsible for exploring appropriate financial service providers and maintain long-term and productive/functional relationships with funding institutions (BFIs, Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Private Investors, and program beneficiaries (individual farmers, cooperatives, Community Agro-Vet Entrepreneurs (CAVEs), traders, butchers and processors
    Essential Character Traits
    Highly motivated and inspirational leader, superb listener and communicator, relationship builder, energetic and positive, team builder, strive for a shared vision, impact-driven and innovative, organized, having the strong business acumen, pro-active, respect for procedures and norms, curious, analytical, socially sensitive, values-oriented, conviction towards holistic sustainable development.
    RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

    Access to finance (40%)

    Explore, assess, and identify appropriate financing providers and opportunities and float those opportunities to potential clients (individual/cooperative/corporate MSMEs)
    Collaborate with B/FIs to develop, improve, and scale up appropriate financial product and services for all possible type of MSMEs.
    Assist bank staff in identifying potential clients (MSMEs) among the target groups and building a pipeline of impact ventures deals.
    Support the MSMEs, Coops and Value Chain (VC) Actors to develop bankable business plans.
    Advocacy at different levels to enhance the access to finance for smallholders.

    DELIVERABLE

    Develop dossier of potential service providers, products (including risk mitigation products) and clients for continuous updating.
    Regular communications with service providers to build rapport and good relationship.
    Appropriate financial products available in selected value chains.
    Develop awareness and training materials for B/FIs to encourage agri-friendly products.
    Develop templates to help assist Bank and Financial Institutions (BFIs) in identifying potential clients.
    Carry out policy research during year 1 on value chain financing gaps and create/implement corresponding advocacy plan throughout the project life.
    Documentation of potential new opportunities for improved financial accessibility for collaboration with the prototype coordinator.

    Business capacity development of VC actors (40%)

    Prepare manuals, briefs, guidelines, technical papers and other Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials related to Access to Finance (A2F).
    Mobilize consultants, and experts as and when needed.
    Orient, coach and follow up the concerned staffs and implementing partners.
    Provide expert advice to project staff and related firms/enterprises on financial analysis and access to finance
    Support the operationalization and tracking of business and marketing plans for the project’s producer associations, hubs and other businesses through joint planning, monitoring, and collaboration with the project teams.
    Provide formalized training or guidance to staff to identify potential clients (medium and large enterprises) and enable them to complete and submit their grant or loan applications

    DELIVERABLE

    Develop staff’s capacity building plan in the field of Value Chain Financing (VCF) and A2F
    Develop/Update the training manuals/materials on various aspects A2F and VCF and deliver to build the capacity of staffs of Heifer and Partners,
    Develop and deliver the package of tools and techniques on agriculture finance and risk assessment to staffs of BFIs and Cooperatives,
    Develop knowledge document and access to information to build financial intelligence, financial literacy and financial management capacity of smallholder farmers and MSMEs.

    Leadership and General Operation (20%)

    Lead the access to finance component in Heifer’s East and Southern Africa programs, liaise with technical leads in HQ for increased effectiveness, and align the local implementation with global goal of Heifer’s Impact Ventures.
    Assist M&E team in providing social impacts that result from Impact Venture’s investment activity.
    Establishing contacts and building/maintaining relationships with potential implementing partners such as financial institutions (Bank and Financial Institutions (BFIs), Private/Public/Investment funds, Impact Investing Companies, Venture Capitalists, Donors, etc.) and MSMEs/agribusinesses;
    Represent Heifer at relevant forums to share the good practices, lessons learnt and elevate the critical constraints on access to finance.
    Document and publish best/success cases, briefing notes, reports, etc.
    Coordinate with other team members with high focus on Heifer’s development model (Values Based Holistic Community Development (VBHCD) and Heifer’s Accelerate Objectives)

    DELIVERABLE

    Lead project implementation plan development for access to finance component with clear timeline and deliverable during the first 6 months of the project
    Develop/update the strategic documents for Value Chain Financing for the project that includes, not limited to, implementation manual, training manual, challenge fund guidelines, etc. within year 1 of the project
    Assist M&E team to develop M&E framework in access to finance within the first six months of the project
    Support PME department on project monitoring, progress reporting and result measurement at all milestone reviews and during annual impact monitoring.
    Relevant Strategies in place ensure participation of vulnerable groups in Access to Finance (A2F) (women, marginalized, landless, disaster affected etc.)
    Fully coordinated functioning of Heifer’s development model.
    May perform other duties as assigned

    Required Experience
    Minimum Requirements

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Finance or related fields.
    At least five (5) years’ experience in fields related to agro-business development and cooperative/hub development. This person must show proof of experience in creating and/or managing a successful and profitable agribusiness.
    Demonstrated strong writing and oral presentation skills in English.

    Preferred Requirements

    Master’s degree or equivalent in the fields of Agriculture Economics, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Finance or other related field, plus five (5) years in a mix of value chain competitiveness, investment promotion, or agriculture development.
    Five (5) years’ management level work experience.
    Significant experience in building public/private partnerships, preferably in the agricultural and livestock sectors.
    Demonstrated experience in conducting business, investment analyses, and capital budgeting and sufficient evidence on how the results were used to develop viable business ideas and subsequently tangible businesses.
    Proven experience in building the capacity of agribusinesses, managing knowledge, measuring progress, planning, and innovating within the livestock industry.

    Most Critical Proficiencies

    Practical knowledge and understanding of key access to finance opportunities and constraints along agriculture value chains in rural Africa.
    Knowledge of Market Development, Value Chain and Public/Private Sector Engagement.
    Strong skills in market analysis, feasibility studies, enterprise budgeting and finance.
    Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements, cash flow statements, financial ratios and business projections.
    Excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills.
    A good understanding of and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and the knowledge of the context in which non-profit organizations operate.
    Demonstrated understanding of the economic, social, and cultural dynamics of agriculture/livestock production systems in Africa.
    Demonstrated networks and trust relations in East African financial market.
    Experience with both formal and informal finance mechanisms.
    Proven track-record in rolling out new and innovative rural financing products, including value chain finance instruments.
    The successful candidate will have excellent technical and leadership experience in expanding access to finance, business development services and training.
    Experience in financial institution and enterprise level technical assistance, training and training curriculum development.
    Interest in the livestock sector and women’s economic empowerment.
    Demonstrated experience in training and capacity building of financial services providers, smallholder farmers/rural SMEs and base of the pyramid consumers. Experience in addressing gender inequality in financial market systems highly preferred.
    Ability to work independently – and take initiative while also having strong team building skills.
    Excellent analytical skills and ability to verify information.
    Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands
    Ability to prepare and present documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail
    Capacity to interact effectively with people from different cultures and work with governments and donor agencies.
    Ability to maintain highest ethical standards at all times
    Strong leader and team player
    Willingness and ability to assign and review the work of direct reports
    Proven team and customer care skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff, including field staff in several locations
    Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues both within and outside the country
    May require constant sitting and moving; working at a computer for extended periods
    Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
    Ability to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision
    Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds (9 kilograms) floor-to-waist
    Willingness to work with a flexible schedule
    Willingness to travel both locally and internationally

  • University Council Secretary Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

    University Council Secretary Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

    Job Details
    AD/02/06/18 (Scale 13)
    Requirements for the Position
    To be eligible for appointment as Council Secretary, applicants shall have the following minimum qualifications:

    Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) or its equivalent from a recognized University;
    Must have Master’s Degree in Law, Public Administration, Education, Human Resource Management;
    Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law
    Be a holder of CPS (K);
    Five (years cumulative relevant work experience, in an institution of higher learning, public sector, or a large corporation, three of which at the level of Assistant Registrar scale 12 or its equivalent;
    Membership to relevant Professional Body – ICPS (K) & LSK
    Must be proficient in computer applications.
    Key Competencies:
    Excellent leadership and managerial record including knowledge of public procurement as well as public finance;
    Proven high standards of personal and professional integrity;
    Excellent communication skills at organizational and interpersonal levels including logical analytical abilities, problem solving capabilities and transparent management strategies
    Flexibility and responsiveness in determining and handling
    University Council Secretarial duties and corporate communications
    Demonstrate expertise in legal matters;
    Strong planning and organizational skills.

    General Duties and Responsibilities
    Working with the Vice Chancellor, the incumbent will:

    Manage all Council and Committee meeting logistics, attend and record minutes of all meetings and facilitate Council communications.
    Serve as the focal point for all Council communications and engagements
    Provide proper advice and resources required by Council members to discharge their duties:
    Maintain accurate records of Council and committee deliberations, ensuring they reflect proper exercise of fiduciary duties;
    Facilitate induction of new Council members and assist in their training and development;
    Ensure that Council complies with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements as well as best corporate governance practice, including disclosures.

    Specific Duties

    Provide guidance to the Council on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance;
    Assist the Council in carrying out the following:

    Council induction and training
    Preparation of Council Work Plans
    Updating the Council and Committee Charters
    Council Evaluation
    Governance Audit
    Implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics

    Ensure timely preparation and circulation of Council and Committee Papers
    Ensure timely preparation and circulation of Council and Committee minutes
    Maintain and update the register of conflict of interest
    Ensure that Council members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the University,
    Facilitate effective communication between the University and the stakeholders
    Ensure that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities
    Except in exceptional circumstances, ensure that Council and
    Committee papers are circulated in advance of any meeting.
    Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

    TENURE OF OFFICE
    The appointment will be for a contractual period of three (years renewable subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets outcomes

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  • Research Study Coordinator

    Research Study Coordinator

    Objective of this Position: To coordinate research and clinical activities for an observational cohort study in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Key Responsibilities and Tasks

    Oversee implementation of the study protocol, participant care and safety, and adherence to regulatory requirements as set by the Kenyan government and collaborating institutions.
    Participate in study design, data analysis, writing of manuscripts, and presentation of data at conferences.
    Supervise and lead the study clinic: Provide clinical care and manage and mentor clinical staff.
    Serve as the primary liaison between the Nairobi and Seattle-based research sites.
    Monitor study progress in the form of weekly investigator calls and summaries.
    Participate in the development, piloting, and implementation of standard operating procedures, training materials, data collection forms, and data management systems.
    Train and manage clinical and research staff on human subjects protections, data and specimen collection procedures, data protection precautions, and any other study procedures.
    Ensure necessary local ethics review board approvals and renewals are obtained for the study and managing study ethics and human subject protection.
    Monitor, report and respond to adverse events related to study participation.
    Triage and respond to questions or issues raised by study staff, communicating concerns to the other team members or the PI as needed.
    Support the study data manager in quality assurance and control of raw data, including but not limited to protecting the confidentiality of participants’ information.
    Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

    Desired Qualifications
    Education and Experience

    Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB.ChB) or equivalent from an accredited Kenyan or US institution.
    Master’s degree in Medicine (M.Med) or equivalent.
    At least 5 years of clinical experience with infants, children, and/or pregnant and postpartum women as a medical officer, clinical officer, and/or physician.
    At least 2 years of health-related research experience.
    Professional training in research management and communication.

    Skills

    Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, coordinate, and accomplish both clinical care and research activities.
    Strong analytic, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
    Ability to work effectively as a member of a collaborative team
    Familiarity with smart phone or tablet technology for data collection.
    Attention to detail and good work ethic.
    Ability to work with minimal supervision.
    Respectful, punctual, hardworking, and conscientious.
    Responsive to communication with international team members.

  • Senior Manager, Digital Product Development

    Senior Manager, Digital Product Development

    Digital Financial Services & Mobile Payments is responsible for driving Bank’s Digital Strategy, Product and Business development of digital capabilities with new technologies to increase functionality, usage and transactions for Non Funded Income.
    Reporting to the Head, Digital Financial Services and Mobile Payments, the jobholder will be responsible for digital product and business development of digital services (online services, ecommerce, mobile money mobile payments, digital acquiring etc.) to increase revenue, functionality, usage and retention.
    Job Responsibilities

    Develop product strategy vision and roadmaps; develop short, medium & long-term features to achieve the vision.
    Champion and gain buy-in for the strategy, product vision and roadmap from partner teams through collaboration, documentation and negotiation that effectively influences peers and senior management.
    Development of superior user experience and processes on digital services.
    Drive deposits, debt collections, disbursements and transfers on digital channels.
    Execute product implementation between Business; Operations, Technology & all third parties.
    Create MIS tools to gauge market perception of various digital products and services.
    Drive product launches including working with corporate affairs division, marketing and public relations teams, Direct Sales executives and other program management team members.
    Support Project lead in efficient and effective program implementation.
    Develop work plans for new and improved capabilities, together with internal and external partners; maintain service levels agreements with relevant functions and third parties.
    Motivate, coach, mentor and develop a high performing Digital Financial Services team.

    Qualifications

    University degree in a Business related field from an institution recognized by the Commission for Higher Education. Master’s degree in Strategic Management will be an added advantage.
    Professional qualification in CPA, ACIB or AKIB will be an added advantage
    Minimum of 8 years’ managerial experience in Banking required; having had at least 4 years’ experience in Product Development within the Banking Industry
    Thorough knowledge of Digital Financial Services with extensive Banking Industry knowledge.
    Excellent interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to generate new business and develop strong business relations.
    Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competencies in championing high performance management.
    A good understanding of Risk, Compliance policies and procedures.