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  • Assistant Director, Legal & Compliance

    Assistant Director, Legal & Compliance

    Job Grade: NGEC 3
    Terms Of Service: 5-year contract. May be renewed subject to satisfactory performance
    Other Benefits: Medical Cover, Group Life Insurance and WIBA,
    Ref: NGEC/HR/01/2018
    The officer will be the Head of Department responsible to the Director, Programs and Research.
    Requirements

    A bachelor’s degree in Law from a University recognized in Kenya
    A Post graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law NOTE: A Master’s degree in Law with specialization in human rights or in gender studies from a recognized University is an added advantage.
    Current Member of the Law Society of Kenya and with a valid practicing Certificate.
    Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
    Computer literacy
    Good understanding of international human rights law and practice including international reporting mechanisms
    At least six (6) years’ post-admission experience in Constitutional or Human Rights practice two (2) of which must have been in a Supervisory Or management position
    Must satisfy the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) Duties and responsibilities

    Responsibilities

    Being the legal Advisor to the Commission
    Representing the Commission on all legal matters
    Instituting Public Interest litigation on all matters concerning the commission’s mandate
    Develop, implement and monitor the budget for the legal department to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
    Providing leadership and technical expertise in the development of standards for the implementation of policies for the realization of Economic and Social Cultural rights.
    Review bills/laws/policy documents and give legal opinions and advisory on integration of principles of equality and inclusion.
    Write reports and draft advisories on compliance of state with all treaties and conventions ratified by relating to gender equality and freedom from discrimination relating to Special interest groups
    Maintain a database of all complaints on equality and inclusion related to the special interest groups and liaise appropriately to ensure they are addressed
    Coordinate and supervise investigations and other field missions and facilitate mechanisms for formal hearings and inquiries by the Commission.
    Responsible for the performance management, training and development of staff and interns in the department to ensure achievement of the Department’s mandate

  • Supply Chain operations Manager

    Supply Chain operations Manager

    Job description
    Job Purpose
    The mission of the Supply Chain Operation Manager is to ensure the good execution of operations under his responsibility.
    Job Function
    Maintain customer relationships:

    Maintain daily customer relationship in the framework of Bollore Logistics contracts to its clients and rational matrices defined with customers.
    Proposes to hierarchy all actions enabling to develop the commercial relationship with customer (other activities, added value complementary).
    Execute necessary resources of operations are defined by the contractual relationship with customer.
    Control economic profitability of the operations within his perimeter
    Oversee the good execution of services
    Manage the operating account of the activities of the perimeter
    Follow dashboards, credentials profession (product, quality) in order to reach the results expected in the contract and budget
    Propose actions for performance improvement in the service level to client
    Manage the different operation teams
    Define missions of co-workers of the team in order to ensure the best quality of service at best cost.
    Clearly define, agree upon and communicate the Objectives to the team(s), evaluate their performance and identify their training needs
    Coordinate operational teams (clients and other entities of Bolloré Logistics) in the framework of defined procedures
    Reporting and Meetings
    Give reports of the activities of the sections to hierarchy (volumetry, human resources, key facts, key performance indicators and quality)
    Lead or participate in meetings relating to his scope of work.
    Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager

    Profile
    Qualifications Requirements

    5 years relevant Supply Chain & Logistics experience
    Master degree in the relevant field
    Bachelor degree in Supply chain & Logistics
    The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Kenya

  • User Experience Specialis

    User Experience Specialis

    Job description
    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Safaricom Alpha Department within the Innovation Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
    Reporting to the Head of Products the position holder will be the advocate and representative of the people targeted as user, consumers or customers of our products. He/she will help everyone to focus on the Human. They will help to create an understanding and empathy around user needs, stated and unstated, for the entire product team including designers, product managers, and engineers. They will do this by conducting primary research, exploring the behaviors and motivations of the users through methods like field visits, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis. The research will contribute to building useful, usable, and delightful new products and features for people as well as continually innovating on existing products. The findings will be shared to inspire change at all stages of product development through written, in-person and visual presentations .
    Job Responsibilities

    Responsible for the full IoT sales cycle in identifying, qualifying, proposing, winning and implementing large-scale transformational IoT opportunities using the full IoT portfolio.
    Bring a strong understanding of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, as well as best practices and core principles of great UX, ensuring that any user journey is an outstanding experience. Other things you will be doing
    Lead a user-centered UX process for the team with focus on forming solutions that meet both business objectives and user needs for today, but be a visionary for the future
    Research, understand and identify user needs, problem areas and opportunities and create a possible ideal future for them
    Generate ideas and use ideation tools and techniques for creating strong solutions and possibilities
    Decide on the best possible solution, creating user journeys, flows and wireframes
    Apply visual design craft and polish for handover to engineering
    Prototype to the required level of fidelity in Proto.io, Invision, Principle, Pixate, Framer, Pop, Keynote and other tools.
    Organise and conduct user research and identify what works and what needs work
    Prepare, conduct and present findings of usability testing
    Give and receive feedback in regular design reviews as part of Innovation team
    Contribute to the creation and sharing of UX documentation, brand/design standards
    Facilitate workshops involving key stakeholders, collaboratively producing the best solutions
    Communicate and present your work and ideas in a clear and compelling way to Laymen, Peers and Executives.

    Job Requirements

    5 years’ experience
    Preferred Bachelor or Masters in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Information systems or equivalent
    Extensive knowledge of usability and user experience research tools and qualitative techniques (e.g. heuristic reviews, benchmarking, card sorts, tree tests, lo-fidelity prototype testing, interviews, field research, usability testing, UI reviews)
    A strong understanding of relevant technology and digital trends and research experience in multiple digital channels
    Strong analytical mindset and skills, specifically demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills -grid-align
    Attention to detail
    Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure

  • Programmes Officer

    Programmes Officer

    Reports to: Operations Manager
    Location: Head Office with occasional travels in the region
    Duration: 12 months.
    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
    Department: Programmes
    Section: Programmes
    MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
    To provide programme management support to NANHRI primarily on the ’Enhancing the Role of National Human Rights Institutions in the Decriminalization of Petty Offences’ project. This will involve direct implementation, management and coordination of the assigned programme’s activities and to the overall support to the programme management needs of the network.
    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    Coordinating the implementation of the programme activities
    Ensuring programmes are effectively and efficiently implemented, including handling all the programme logistics.
    Supporting the Operations Manager in preparing concept notes and funding proposals.
    Maintain and develop relationships with key programme stakeholders and partners in close coordination with the Operations Manager and other NANHRI Staff.
    Coordinating internal programme monitoring and evaluation
    Preparing periodic programme progress reports as and when necessary
    Coordinate regular communication with programme stakeholders and partners.
    Participating in internal and external programme planning processes as agreed by the line supervisor.
    Researching and documenting issues pertaining to the programme theme/s.

    QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

    At least a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Law, Development studies or other related field. A Masters Degree in the same field will be an added advantage.
    At least three years experience working as a programmes officer in the human rights and social justice sector. Experience working in advocacy and legislation will be an added advantage.
    Good understanding of human rights particularly on emerging human rights issues
    Excellent research, report writing and presentation skills
    Excellent computer skills in various computer packages
    Excellent working knowledge of English; a good working knowledge of French will be an added advantage
    Good communication and interpersonal skills
    Good organizational and analytical skills
    Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
    Honesty, transparency and a high level of integrity.

  • Investment Manager

    Investment Manager

    Job description
    The role can be based in either Kenya, Cameroon or Ivory Coast. Reporting to the Managing Director you will be responsible for leading the project investment activities and sourcing prospective investments in line with company strategy.
    Required Experience

    8-15 years of experience
    Experienced in renewable energy projects, markets and technologies
    Relevant university degree (Master or Bachelor)
    Previous exposure working in emerging markets
    Financial analysis and modelling experience
    Proven project and corporate finance transactions
    Hands on attitude
    Must be a fluent French speaker
    International exposure is a strong advantage

    This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company in a senior level position. If you have the desire to be part of a growing team and have the ambition to further your experience, please apply using the links provided. Salary is negotiable dependent on experience.
    Sector Power and Renewables

  • Senior ICT Officer Human Resource and Administration Manager Human Resource Officer-I Internal Audit Manager

    Senior ICT Officer Human Resource and Administration Manager Human Resource Officer-I Internal Audit Manager

    Job Ref. No: KFC/SICT/2018
    Kenya Film Commission seeks to recruit a dynamic, visionary and innovative person to fill the position of the Senior ICT Officer
    To oversee and provide strategic leadership in the ICT function and ensure adequate systems that facilitate timely provision of information needed for effective operations of the Kenya Film Commission.
    Duties and responsibilities:

    Ensure the effective functioning (installation, operation and maintenance) of all software packages in use (commercial, corporate or internally developed).
    Maintain the Commissions web presence by posting new content in a timely manner and archiving outdated content.
    Conducts server operating system performance analysis, evaluates levels of systems operations and devises measures to improve overall performance.
    Track and analyze web traffic statistics for periodic reporting and review of content effectiveness.
    Provide user level training on daily applications used, including, but not limited to: MS Office 2007/2010 and other basic computer related skills.
    Administer Microsoft Windows Active Directory on Windows 2003/12 R2 Platform.
    Support and administer Microsoft Dynamics ERP 2009.
    Troubleshoot all hardware and software related problems.
    Maintain an Inventory of all IT resources.
    Create a routine computer maintenance schedule for updating device drivers, hard disk drives defragmentation and disk clean up.
    Assist with end user system updates and monitoring. Including: Patch management, spyware removal and testing, virus checking, ensuring backup of data files, etc.
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Experience and Minimum Qualifications:

    Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/ Management information systems
    Masters in relevant field is an added advantage
    6 years working experience in a busy IT environment
    Post-Graduate Diploma in IT related field
    Possession of relevant postgraduate degree
    Microsoft Certification
    MCITP certification is an added advantage

    Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

    Experience in working with relational databases such as MySQL or SQL.
    Proficiency with content management systems such as Joomla or Drupal.
    Discretion when dealing with confidential information.
    Proficiency in HTML, ASP, .NET, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, XML and other web technologies and standards.
    Design experience using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
    Database creation and database Internet Web integration.
    Experience in Active Directory.
    Strong interpersonal skills.
    Be result driven and a team player.
    Able to work independently and effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines.
    Must be flexible and able to work long and odd hours.

    Integrity Clearance:
    In addition to the qualifications set above, shortlisted candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance certificates/letters of good standing from the following;

    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
    Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
    Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
    Chief Executive Officer, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
    Credit Bureau Reference.

    Terms of Service:

    An attractive remuneration package, commensurate to your qualifications, experience and responsibilities and in line with government guidelines, is offered.
    This appointment is on a three (3) year renewable term contract, subject to satisfactory performance.

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  • Chief Financial Officer (Finance / Logistics / Manufacturing / Shipping) – Nairobi, Kenya

    Chief Financial Officer (Finance / Logistics / Manufacturing / Shipping) – Nairobi, Kenya

    Job description
    Reference Number: RSB
    Job Description
    A Global Logistics company is seeking a CFO to be based in Kenya, this individual will be responsible for the successful management of the overall activities of the company, supporting the CEO on all business aspects & managing the finance function on a country level to achieve the company’s financial targets
    Responsibilities

    Direct the country’s financial goals, oversee programs to minimize risks and losses that may arise from financial transactions and business operations undertaken by the country operations
    Managing relationships with banks and auditors
    Handling all country tax and statutory matter
    Provide strategic planning support to the CEO in commercial negotiation, annual operating and financial plans
    Formulate, establish, review and implement financial policies and procedures
    Analyse and report business performance; make recommendations for profit maximization and improvement in assets utilization; follow up on the recommendations
    Ensure quarterly/monthly/ annual reporting to the regional finance as per the target dates
    Directs the preparation of financial reports and statements in compliance with international accounting standards and company financial policies
    Planning, forecasting of Annual Revenue, Capex Plans and business plans
    Preparation of annual Budget
    Fosters collaborative management style that proactively engage in open dialogues across the functions/ products within country and with regional operations that facilitate information sharing and decision making
    Manage and ensure optimum resource utilization, control items of expenditure to pre-determine budgetary levels by maintaining a strict cost control policy
    Any other related duties / projects assigned by the CEO from time to time to meet the business needs

    Requirements: Qualification and Skill

    Bachelors / Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or Economics
    Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the Logistics, Manufacturing, Shipping or Oil services Industry.
    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a CFO / Country Finance position in Kenya
    Advanced user of Microsoft office, AS 400 and Oracle financials
    Understanding of warehousing, freight forwarding, distribution, road transportation and logistics
    Project Management skills

  • Account Executive

    Account Executive

    Job Responsibilities

    Meet or exceed your revenue and share goals by:
    Increasing Education Customer licencing annuity rates and ensuring on-time renewals with maximum revenue recapture working with your Education Licencing Sales Specialist.
    Increasing adoption of new Education licensing programs working with your Education Licencing Sales Specialist
    Driving new business incl. Cloud, Windows 10 and Education products – working with your Solutions Specialist.
    Driving Consumption working with your Account Technology Specialist.
    Increasing satisfaction ratings with your Education customers
    Driving Services engagements and working with Microsoft Services orchestrating customer engagement with internal and external resources.
    Leverage voice of customer feedback through surveys, listening systems and social mechanisms to identify and alleviate key customer success blockers
    Run a predictable and healthy business. Remain focused on customer-facing time by maintaining basic sales hygiene and running a predictable and healthy business including a consistent schedule of meetings with your manager and your (virtual) account team.
    Transition Education Managed Accounts to the Microsoft Cloud leveraging hybrid and security solutions to grow Azure revenue/consumption. Drive deployment and active usage of Office 365 in all Education Managed Accounts.. Land the Microsoft Education Industry Vertical Solutions to justify increased Azure consumption.
    Share Windows 10 value proposition with every education account (customer and supporting partners) and showcase differentiators across the operating system, device portfolio and inputs (pen, touch, keyboard/mouse, etc.) to drive Windows 10 adoption. In Emerging Markets position MultiPoint Services/Windows Server to repurpose old technology to Windows 10 in labs encouraging whole campus adoption.
    Drive awareness of Microsoft Cloud technology (including the Microsoft Education Industry Vertical Solutions value to all Education Managed Accounts through seminars, workshops, webinars and direct engagement generating customer testimonials to help showcase our impact on institutional efficiency, student achievement and employability – especially for GAFE/Chromebook winbacks and STEM.
    Actively drive and sell based on the Education Industry Vertical Solution Maps. Integrate into Education customer negotiations and discussions, ensuring that your partners are mapped directly to the solution that you drive in your market and make sure to make use of marketing/event etc. to land the solution.
    Contribute to Microsoft growth commitment through attainment of your revenue-based and/or utilization-based quota.

    Qualifications

    5-8 years of related experience.
    Required Bachelor’s Degree.
    Preferred MBA/Master’s Degree.
    A proven sales or sales management track record that includes extensive direct contact with customers and partners and an ability to develop and implement successful sales plans.
    Ability to win in a highly competitive environment – proven ability to successfully address competitive threats, navigate complex customer environments and make the appropriate judgment calls to succeed.
    Subject matter expertise. Understand and be able to articulate the way education institutions use technology to support teaching and learning..
    Passion for Education and ICT: Likes to win and is passionate about making a strong contribution to future generations.
    Demonstrated expertise positioning education solutions to senior education decision makers by reinforcing the technology value to the customers overall business plan and/or strategic opportunities.
    Executive maturity and presence to appropriately represent Microsoft to senior IT and Business executives at our customers and partners. This includes the ability to understand key industry drivers, issues and solutions, distribution channels, partners and analyst insights.
    Strong analytical skills/ability to draw insights and develop strategies from the data surrounding our business & a track record of developing and driving v-teams across the organization to drive deeper value based engagement into accounts

    Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

  • Operations Process Manager

    Operations Process Manager

    Job Description

    Ensuring effective airfreight operating system utilization.
    Ensuring the management of tasks is being executed by branch level management teams (monitored through Business Automation
    Management tools (BAM) and billing reports).
    Controlling of airfreight operational processes to ensure optimal work flow structure is implemented.
    Root cause analysis and support of the airfreight organization in regards to the operational KPI’s.
    Oversight of customer implementation projects ensuring a smooth on boarding process.
    Facilitation of systems tools and transition of tasks to the Shared Service Centre (SSC).
    Acting as first point of contact with the SSC teams and Regional Operational Management (RA-M) relating to task transition.
    Evaluating and ensuring that appropriate infrastructure is in place for business growth (when committed business is on board) and when staff fluctuations occur.
    Acting as the direct responsible party ensuring that productivity targets are being met by the respective airfreight departments.
    Ensuring smooth and efficient systems and process collaboration with other business units.
    Ensuring that effective cost management processes are in place and adhered to at branch / department levels.
    Monitoring utilization and performance of Cargo IQ KPI’s.
    Monitoring and driving the Forwarding Controlling Systems (FOCOS) development.
    Self-driven analysis of systems, processes and performances with the help of the applicable operational management.
    Monitoring major customers KPI’s to ensure levels of committed service are being achieved.
    Ensuring all necessary trainings have been completed as per national training matrix.
    Responsible of the on boarding process of new hires.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management.
    Masters in Logistics/Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
    2-5 years’ experience in Project/ Process Management.
    Operational Airfreight background.
    Six Sigma Certification.
    KN Systems knowledge (e.g Airlog, CIEL, THS) will be an added advantage.
    Computer literate, Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
    Able to demonstrate good leadership and interpersonal skills.
    Good analytical skills.

    Good reasons to join
    Besides numerous corporate benefits we offer opportunities where you can grow your expertise and shape processes and innovative solutions that will transform logistics and exceed customers’ expectations.

  • Member Support Advisor French Cluster (MSA) IOR ESAF

    Member Support Advisor French Cluster (MSA) IOR ESAF

    Job Ref: SOS/MSA/10 /1
    The mission of the Member Support Advisor is to be the daily operational link between Promoting & Supporting Associations (PSAs), the General Secretariat (GSC) and other Member Associations (MAs). The MSA will coordinate the timely exchange of information requested (Info Hub), in close collaboration with the SOS Children´s Villages International Representative (CVI Representative), to Member Associations (MAs.).
    Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

    Planning

    Support the CVI Representative in the annual planning process for Member Associations.
    Ensure the link between planning and budgeting.
    Support the linking needs and funds by providing necessary content information based on input from functions.
    Support the management of PSA portfolios by providing necessary content information to IO.
    Support the development of MA sustainable path or long term strategies.

    Monitoring and Evaluation

    Have an overview of core SOS Children’s Villages policies and Policy Support Documents.
    Support the development and update of International Policies and Policy Support Documents in cooperation with the Member Associations and functions.
    Have an overview on external financial audits for Member Associations.
    Manage and maintain an overview on Member Associations statistics.
    Monitor Member Associations data and key performance indicators across all functions by preparing management reports.
    Facilitate and support exchange between CVI Rep and functions and follow up on agreements
    Screening of documents prepared by MA for Board meetings including updates of MA statutes.

    Information and Coordination

    Provide administration and general service to the CVI Representative in all aspects related to the Member Associations.
    Provide information and general coordination of services and contact requested by PSAs, regional functions and other Member Associations.
    Collect, check and forward standard report to PSAs e.g annual reports including technical handling of databases
    Process miscellaneous requests from PSAs and Member Associations.
    Project management support in public funding and construction projects to Member Associations. and PSAs

    Systems Support

    Implement and give first level user support for Member Associations for the SOS controlling system LUCY (Construction, Monitoring & Reporting)
    Act as first level support for the Linking, Needs & Funds Database

    Position requirements

    A Graduate with post graduate qualification in project planning and management, M&E and /or Masters in relevant field.
    Minimum eight (8) years’ work experience in international programme development with networking and partnership experience with government, child rights and other organizations.

    Competencies:

    Strategic and financial planning as well as stakeholder servicing and management.
    Good consulting, analytical and critical thinking skills, organized and results driven
    Fluent in English & French with excellent written and oral communication, skills
    Strong project and process management skills.
    In depth knowledge of excel, PowerPoint, good knowledge of outlook.
    Positive, energetic self-starter with high level of personal drive and resilience.
    Ability to function as a team player with strong cooperation and negotiation skills
    Personal management skills

    A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate.