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  • General Manager, Utalii Hotel

    General Manager, Utalii Hotel

    JOB PURPOSE

    The General Manager, Utalii Hotel is responsible to the Principal/Chief Executive Officer for the implementation of the strategic goals and management hotel resources that include Accommodation, Food, Beverages, Conferences, Banquets, Events, Health Club, Swimming Pool, Grounds and Outside Catering. The functions of this office include:

    Develop and implement the Hotel’s Strategic Plan, Business Plan and Marketing Plan in order to achieve the hotel’s goals.
    Generate revenue for Kenya Utalii College
    Provide a platform for Training, Supervision and Assessment of students from  the College
    Develop and implement strategies that maximize Hotel performance
    Ensure sound revenue management of the Hotel through budgetary controls, cashflow management and effective control systems to achieve the Hotel’s financial objectives
    Maintain product and service quality standards through conducting periodic evaluations and addressing customers’ complaints in order to achieve customer satisfaction.
    Coordinate sales and marketing activities to facilitate attainment of targeted revenues. Organize the human resources deployed at the Hotel to achieve the institutional goals
    Organize the human resource deployed at the Hotel to achieve the institutional goal
    Ensure that the statutory requirements are complied with in order to adhere to the regulations required for operating a hotel establishment.
    Ensure excellent safety practices for employees and guests by overseeing the maintenance of proper emergency and security procedures.
    Facilitate preparation of financial reports for the Kenya U
    Facilitate preparation of financial reports for the Kenya Utalii College Management that clearly explains operational effectiveness, trends and variances to monitor financial status of the hotel.

    PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or its equivalent from a recognized institution
    Master’s degree in a relevant field
    Fifteen (15) years’ relevant working experience. Five (5) of which must be in a management position
    Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
    Membership of professional body (where applicable)
    Knowledge of Hotel Information System
    Comply with Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution 2010

    KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

    Strong analytical skills
    Strategic and innovative thinking
    Ability to mobilize resources
    Strong interpersonal skills
    Strong leadership skills and Negotiation skills
    Strong communication and reporting skills
    Organizational skills
    Conceptual skills
    Interpersonal skills
    Team player
    Integrity

    Terms of serviceThree (3) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performanceOnly shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. KUC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Terms of employment and job requirements are posted in the Kenya Utalii College website: www.utalii.ac.keApplications from qualified and interested candidates should be received not later than 5.00pm on Tuesday, 19th November, 2024 and addressed as follows:Applicants should send hard copies or e-mail their application and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with copies of certificates, indicating qualification, working experience, current position and remuneration, names of at least three (3) professional referees and daytime telephone number by indicating the position applied for and vacancy reference number as the subject heading to recruitment@utalii.ac.kePrincipal/Chief Executive Officer
    Kenya Utalii College
    Off Thika Super Highway
    P.O Box 31052-00600
    NAIROBI

    Apply via :

    recruitment@utalii.ac.ke

  • Terms of Reference for the Consultancy to Conduct Salary Benchmarking Survey for National Non Governmental Organisations Consultancy to Conduct Endline Evaluation of The Strengthening Partnerships for Nurturing Care Project

    Terms of Reference for the Consultancy to Conduct Salary Benchmarking Survey for National Non Governmental Organisations Consultancy to Conduct Endline Evaluation of The Strengthening Partnerships for Nurturing Care Project

    Purpose

    The purpose of this assignment is to undertake a benchmarking of ChildFund’s local implementing partners’ salaries and benefits among themselves and vis a vis other peer organization. The result of the benchmarking exercise will then be used to propose a standardized salary & benefits structure, and salary increment guidelines across the 11 LIPs.

    Scope

    The consultant will conduct benchmarking across 11 local implementing partners operating in 20 counties across Kenya. The consultant is expected to gather both current and historical data from all 11 LIPs and analyze the similarities and variances in salary and benefits. The survey is also expected to gather similar information from other peer organizations and carry out a comparative analysis. Ultimately the consultant is to recommend a salary structure/scale that is fair and equitable and with clear guidelines on how LIPs will review and make salary increments. The consultant should also look into and advise on emerging trends in employee remuneration and benefits with the aim of attracting, retaining, and motivating employees.

    Methodology

    The Consultant will propose a suitable methodology that will include making use of existing sources of salary data including reviewing current job descriptions to facilitate an accurate determination of prospective salary scales for various positions and job groups. The successful consultant (s) will focus on the following areas:
    Review existing and relevant documentation such as salary grading structure, job descriptions, Human Resource Policies, and payroll documents.
    Compile and suggest a list of peer organizations that may be considered as comparators, to establish staff remuneration and provide an explanation of why those market comparisons were chosen. The list shall be subjected to final approval by ChildFund.
    A review of all benefits, both monetary and non-monetary currently offered by the various IPs to arrive at a total remuneration package.
    A framework within which rational decisions can be made in response to changing organization structure and roles and inflation dynamics.
    The basis for developing an equitable pay structure across ChildFund IPs is based on a logical method of measuring relative job scope and size.
    Conduct a survey to compare 11 LIPs’ remuneration levels/salary scales against suitable local, comparators.
    Advise on best practices/approaches to implement salary reviews and cost-of-living adjustments on an annual basis.
    Presentation and submission of final survey findings with comparison and analysis of the survey results.

    Expected Deliverables

    A list of peer organizations to ChildFund LIPs that may be considered as comparators, to establish staff remuneration and provide an explanation of why those market comparators were chosen.
    A report on the comprehensive analysis of the job positions and salary ranges and provide a reference to benchmark the position and its remuneration package against the local market.
    A proposed equitable pay structure across ChildFund IPs based on a logical method of measuring relative job scope and size and with clear entry-level, mid-point, and maximum remunerations for each job grade.
    A report on final survey findings with comparison and analysis of the survey results, and recommendations related to remuneration packages.
    Make an oral presentation of the draft report for input from the stakeholders. Comments from the oral presentation will be incorporated to the final report.
    Advise on emerging trends in employee remuneration and benefits with the aim of attracting, retaining and motivating employees.
    Submit a Final Report which among other things will detail recommendations and proposals on salary and benefits structure (including allowances and non-monetary remunerations) for each of the roles advising on market positioning (25th percentile, median, or 75th percentile), salary review guidelines and procedures and all other issues covered in the scope of the assignment.

    Management and Coordination

    The consultant will work closely with ChildFund’s Partnership Portfolio Management Unit with Technical support from the Program & Sponsorship Director, Human Resource Director, and Finance Director. At the implementation level, he/she will work with the respective Implementing partner’s Chief Executive Officers/Program Coordinators and Finance & Administration officers/managers.

    Timelines

    The consultancy is expected to take up to a maximum of 8 weeks starting from the date of signature of the contract by both parties, subject to adjustments as required and mutually agreed upon. The Target date for finalizing this assignment is 15th January 2025.

    Qualifications of the Consultant

    At least 10 years of experience in the field of Human Resource Management, with a proven track record in compensation and benefit analysis
    At least 10 years’ experience in undertaking salary surveys for National NGO organizations
    Strong facilitation and engagement skills for government and non-government stakeholder workshops.
    Superior written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili and report writing.
    Must be result-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of enthusiasm, tact, diplomacy, and integrity.
    Ability to work within strict deadlines/timelines.
    Familiarity with Kenyan legal framework and labor market issues.

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    For Terms of Reference for the Consultancy to Conduct Salary Benchmarking Survey for National Non Governmental Organisations, Interested candidates should submit the following.Then for Consultancy to Conduct Endline Evaluation of The Strengthening Partnerships for Nurturing Care ProjectAll applications should be emailed to KenyaProcurement@childfund.org by 31st October 2024 with the email subject

    Apply via :

    KenyaProcurement@childfund.org

  • Research Assistant – Research & Policy Pillar Intern

    Research Assistant – Research & Policy Pillar Intern

    Tasks & Responsibilities
    Objective 1 – Research

    Assume responsibilities of the project cycle from A to Z.
    Support the design or design research tools and research methodology.
    Conduct secondary research and desk reviews.
    Review translation and documents from colleagues, and occasionally translate tools and / or documents.
    Transcribe interview notes, write field reports, prepare and contribute to draft/final deliverables in a timely manner with
    strong analysis and recommendations in line with policy and academic standards.
    Provide the above in English and/or French, as required.
    Liaise with supervisors to improve the quality of outputs.

    Objective 2 – Fieldwork

    Undertake socio-economic research including fieldwork and primary data collection, putting fieldwork at the centre of the mission.
    Plan and supervise project fieldwork, and adequate resource management with field coordinators.
    Support and monitor field team’s work, provide input to improve the quality of the field team’s interview notes, transcripts, and outputs.
    Problem solve in the field.

    Objective 3 – Organisational support

    Train field teams and colleagues as required on components of the project cycle and research standards.
    Effectively communicate with supervisors on progress with daily updates.
    Ensure all project-related information is stored correctly.
    Direct reporting and support to the research team.
    Support to widen Samuel Hall’s network including through proposal development.

    Vacancy Requirements

    Required

    A Master’s degree in social sciences, political sciences, statistics, international economics, international development studies, migration studies or a related field.
    A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the humanitarian, development, research or policy spaces; or monitoring, evaluation accountability and learning (MEAL), result-based management or a related field.
    Experience with data collection, management, monitoring activities, analysis and reporting.
    Proven experience in qualitative data analysis.
    Excellent writing skills, conveying technical findings to different audiences in an accessible way.
    Previous relevant experience of research of contexts of migration and international development, in particular, specific to vulnerable groups.
    Strong presentation skills, and ability to build professional relationships.
    Outstanding verbal and written skills in English and one other language (see below for languages preferred).
    Keen attention to detail.
    Ability to be patient and to work well within a global team.
    Ability to cope well under pressure, occasionally work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.
    Willing and available to undertake periodic work travel.
    Have the legal right to work in the location where you are applying

    Desired

    Experience in project management
    Proficiency in French, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Kurdish, Urdu, Kiswahili, Spanish, or any other language relevant to Samuel
    Hall’s geographical areas of operation.
    Proficiency in quantitative, qualitative or statistical analysis software (SPSS, Stata, R, NVIVO) and data visualisation tools.

    All applicants should follow the link to apply. Candidates who have previously applied need not do so again. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Selected applications will be notified.

    Apply via :

    app.testgorilla.com

  • Business Developer- Industrial Boiler

    Business Developer- Industrial Boiler

    Your responsibilities:

    Responsible for acquiring new customers and relationships
    Establish and manage relationships with client C-level executives, with an objective to drive sales initiatives and go-to-market plan to complement and support Bosch industrial boiler business around Product Engineering, Software Platforms and IoT solutions
    Develop and implement appropriate strategies to expand industrial heat markets
    Cooperate with technical team and share information across the organization
    Build and maintain strong customer relationships driving penetration of industrial boiler solutions and expand the market share
    Prepare proposals and and organize bid preparation works and ensure accuracy of bid costing
    Identify and conducts follow-up on leads generated through professional organizations, trade shows, community events, technicians, advertising and other lead generating techniques
    Conduct post sale follow-up by contacting customer(s) to ensure service expectations are being met and to generate referrals
    Present sales presentation and proposal to prospects, identifying positive features and advantages of our products and services over those of the competition
    Help develop appropriate sales process and collateral for closing leads
    Conduct market analysis to determine Bosch competitive position regarding products, pricing and service levels for areas of responsibility
    Uncover and leverage customer and competitor insights to enhance product offering and enhance customer value
    Assist in the development of corporate marketing material, collateral and advertisements
    Participate in various networking opportunities within targeted professional
    Responsible for sales & business development activities for assigned Bosch solution portfolio in the assigned region
    Meet or exceed sales targets and assigned strategic account objectives.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ Industrial engineering
    At least 5+ years B2B Sales
    Practical experience in commercial Industrial Heat work.

    Experience and knowledge:

    Practical experience in commercial Industrial Heat work.
    Experience in New-business acquisition preference.
    At least 5+ years B2B Sales
    Strong interpersonal & communication skills.

    Apply via :

    www.linkedin.com

  • Terms of Reference for Conducting Training to Board Members on Leadership and Governance

    Terms of Reference for Conducting Training to Board Members on Leadership and Governance

    Scope of Work

    The consultant/ consultancy firm will be expected to conduct a Leadership and Governance training to the board comprising of 10 members, with emphasis on;

    The importance of Corporate Governance
    Models of Corporate Governance and Mechanisms of Corporate Governance
    Leadership skills used to create and sustain a successful organization
    Corporate Governance principles
    Responsibilities and Duties of the Board
    Board Committees and their roles in organizational success
    The Board and Strategy- managing the future from the present.
    Legal and institutional framework in governance and integrity
    Case studies on Good/bad Corporate Practices
    Developing governance instruments and practices among others.

    The consultant will be expected to conduct a pre and post training assessment to gauge the level of understanding of the board members and do a write up with recommendations for consideration moving forward.

    Intended Outcome

    The intended outcome of the consultancy is to ensure that IMLU Board members:

    Gain an understanding on the concept of Corporate Governance.
    Understand various models and mechanisms of Corporate Governance.
    Acquire the leadership skills to create and sustain a successful organization
    Embrace their role as change leaders through organizational transformation skills
    Understand Corporate Governance principles
    Understand and anchor good governance in the organizational culture
    Integrate leadership and management to set the strategic direction

    Key Deliverables

    The consultants will be responsible for the following tasks:

    Develop the training modules outlining clear topics to be covered during the training.
    Conduct a two-day training to the Board of Directors on responsive and effective leadership and their governance role to support the achievement of the vision and mission of IMLU.
    Capacity-build the Board of Directors on leadership, governance, management style, transparency, and accountability skills to enhance their provision of financial oversight, checks and balances and controls within IMLU.
    Strengthen the knowledge and skills of the board of directors to develop leadership and development plans for IMLU
    Capacity-build the Board of Directors in strategic networking and resource mobilization skills for the Organization
    Conduct a pre- and post-test survey to measure an understanding of the Board members on the topic of training
    A training report detailing the training approach used, proceedings during the training and recommendation for future related training; not later than 1 week after the training
    Provide annexes including all training manuals and material used during the training
    Be available for any follow-up comments or questions

    Timelines

    The trainer/facilitator will have to provide IMLU with a training plan for implementing the training that will articulate the overall requirements of the ToR including proposed methodology and work plan 14 days prior to the training date.

    Qualifications

    The consultant should meet the following minimum requirements:

    Advanced Degree in the field of Strategic Planning and Management, Social Sciences, Program Management, or a closely related field.
    At least 5 years of experience in the field of training, establishment of governance boards and capacity building of board of directors on their governance role.
    Demonstrable experience in developing high quality training manuals specifically in the board members on governance and leadership area
    Experience in designing and developing training curricula, including workshop agendas, presentations, and training exercises
    Knowledge of policies and legal frameworks; guiding the formation and role of the Board of directors.
    Significant experience in capacity building, training, and facilitation of NGOs board of directors on governance
    Experience in communication, documentation and in developing high quality reports
    Familiarity with a wide range of capacity building techniques

    IMLU invites interested consultants/service providers to submit the following documents (Not exceeding 6 pages).Applications should be sent to jobs@imlu.org by 25th October 2024 with “Leadership and Governance training” as the subject line of the email.

    Apply via :

    jobs@imlu.org

  • Business Analyst

    Business Analyst

    The Overall Roles of the position

    Directing and overseeing the collection and processing of data on our clients’ operations
    Working with clients to address data gaps in the client company’s performance data
    Present findings and proposed recommendations to stakeholders
    Leading the process of improving and optimising the data gathering process on the client company’s operations
    Train client company teams on our tools and systems to gather data on client company operations.
    Implementing our tools and systems to collect company performance data. Creation and control of data collection SOPs by our clients.
    Business Model research and Data Mapping
    Units’ economics determination and Analysis
    Financial Modelling and Analysis
    Financial and operational Analytics and reporting
    Business process and systems optimization

    Key Requirements:

    At least 3 years as an Investment Analyst and data in Corporate Finance, Banking, Consulting, Private Equity, Venture Capital or Impact Investment.
    Experience in handling big data
    Skills in data and business process visualisation
    Understanding of the basic principles of ERP systems and accounting systems
    Understanding of basic business processes of manufacturing and trading companies
    A CFA qualification or a master’s degree in finance or business administration, econometrics or related discipline.
    Advanced skills in Excel, Financial modelling and excellent reporting and communication skills.
    Ability to work irregular hours and travel on short notice.

    All qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a completed Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Referees to: Recruitment@fcainvestments.fi stating the vacancy job title in the subject line. Deadline for receiving applications is 1st November, 2024 Shortlisting and interviews will done on a rolling basis. FCA will only contact short- listed applicants

    Apply via :

    Recruitment@fcainvestments.fi

  • TVET – Consultancy Study

    TVET – Consultancy Study

    Research

    Undertake a desk review of relevant literature including but not limited to government strategies for TVETs, existing regulations, key growth/priority sectors, available statistics and stakeholders.
    Map out the key stakeholders in the TVET sector; i.e. regulators, colleges, employers, financers, NGOs, foundations etc. Key existing TVET partnerships/projects should also be highlighted, e.g. MasterCard foundation and KCB foundation.
    Undertake a situation analysis and establish the number of TVET schools (public and private), student capacity, key TVET courses offered, duration of courses and fees charged, challenges faced by TVET colleges etc.
    Identify key industry sectors and assess their workforce needs. Specific focus should be on emerging TVET career pathways such as coding, e-mobility, machine learning, robotics, green energy and others. The analysis should offer data on the existing market size, the number of jobs in the sector, approximate wages paid to workers and the demand for new workers and the projections for future growth.
    Collate data on the traditional TVETs, e.g. automotive engineering, plumbing, welding etc. and compare to the data gathered for point 3.

    Strategic recommendation

    Evaluate the different TVET models (e.g. classroom only, integrated with industries) and durations (1 year, 2 years, 3 years) and make an analysis of the pro’s and con’s for different models and approaches. This section shall help Pharo to determine the strategy for the training programmes run in our vocational training institutions.
    Based on the findings of 4. And 5. propose the focus areas for vocational training courses to be offered at Pharo TVETs.
    Research and propose potential partners for collaboration to develop a curriculum and the roadmap towards accreditation.
    Prepare an implementation roadmap with high-level proposals on key annual milestones business development strategies, target number of students enrolled, estimated graduation rates, flexible learning paths, dual learning, industry alignment strategies, apprenticeship programs, managing the negative perceptions of TVET as a viable career, strategic entrepreneurship support for graduates (e.g. access to credit, financing of tools/equipment, franchise partnerships etc.).

    Scope of Work

    The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

     Literature Review:

    Conduct a comprehensive review of existing literature, reports, and studies related to TVET.

    Stakeholder Consultation:

    Engage with key stakeholders, including government agencies, established TVET schools and funding partners.

    Field Research:

    Conduct field visits to major private TVET institutions and explore their models to generate revenue and operate the institute.

    Sector Review

    To assess the existing sector.

    Challenges Identification:

    Identify and analyze the major challenges.

    Opportunities Analysis:

    Explore potential opportunities for growth and development.

    Recommendations:

    Develop strategic recommendations to address the identified challenges and leverage the opportunities. These recommendations should be actionable, realistic, and tailored to the local context.

    Reporting:

    Prepare a comprehensive report detailing the findings of the study, including an executive summary, methodology, key findings, and recommendations.

    Expected Deliverables

    The consultant is expected to deliver the following:

    Inception Report: An initial report outlining the study plan, methodology, and timeline.
    Final Report: A comprehensive report that includes all findings, analysis, and recommendations.
    Presentation: A PowerPoint presentation summarising the key findings and recommendations for dissemination to stakeholders.

    Application Requirements

    The consultant will work under the supervision of the Country Director.
    The consultant should possess the following qualifications and experience:
    Over 10 years work experience in the TVET sector as either an owner, CEO, consultant etc
    University degree or equivalent.
    Training or working experience in any engineering specialization is an advantage.

    Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should submit their application through email to consulting@pharofoundation.org with the subject line “Pharo TVET consultancy “ Application deadline: October 27, 2024. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only contact shortlisted candidates.Interested consultants are requested to submit the following:

    Apply via :

    consulting@pharofoundation.org

  • Community Digital Champions – 10,000 Positions

    Community Digital Champions – 10,000 Positions

    Task Summary:

    The Community Digital Champions will cascade the ICT Authority’s (ICTA) Foundational Digital Skills curriculum to the community level.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Training and Facilitation: Deliver high-quality training to the community on the ICTA Foundational Digital Skills curriculum through person to person sessions.
    Capacity Building and Mentorship: Train Community members on foundational ICT skills and provide ongoing support to the community.
     Monitoring and Reporting: Track the progress of community sensitization provide regular updates to the project management team, and assist in the evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of the training program through reporting tools and feedback mechanisms.

    Qualifications and Experience:

    Diploma / Degree from a recognized institution. Candidates with a certificate in Information Communication Technology from a recognized institution will have an added advantage.
    Committed to dedicating time to attending the training.
    Have the ability to deliver Foundational Digital Literacy Skills to at least 100 people and soon after training largely on a face-to-face and one-to-one basis.
    Have access to stable internet.
    Possess or have access to a digital device (smartphone, tablet, or laptop) for training purposes.
    Able to speak and understand the common dialects of their region in addition to English and Kiswahili.

    Apply via :

    www.kictanet.or.ke

  • CP Account Manager (SKIZA) (Fixed Term Contract)

    CP Account Manager (SKIZA) (Fixed Term Contract)

    Job Description

    The role will report to Lead, Partner management. The role holder will assist in driving end-to-end support for partners of Skiza within Digital Products and Services, defining strong business development opportunities with content partners, responsible for managing a portfolio of key partner accounts, order management and fulfilment of partner driven queries within agreed SLA’s, delivering on annual music revenue through strategic partnerships and by driving incremental uptake of content services through relevant propositions.

    The position is a fixed term one (1) year contract.

    Responsibilities

    Manage content partner onboarding and contracting.
    Order management and Processing within set SLA’s. (Bulk orders, SMS Short codes, USSD, IVR, SDP service approval, Skiza Shortcuts etc.)
    Regular Internal stakeholder engagement on partner topics. E.g. Technology, Finance, Legal, Regulatory, Corporate Security, Enterprise, COPS.
    Manage an up-to-date partner contact database and KYC information. 
    Maintaining communication with partners on critical changes which impact day to day operations e.g. policy, tariff or tax structural changes. (PRSP and SKIZA Support Folder Management)
    Product development (Joint product design and development with content partners). 
    GTM execution on joint content propositions.
    Demand tracking on VAS products to front facing customer touchpoints and Overall NPS tracking on partner products and services.
    Implement remedial measures on errant partners who breach contractual obligations.
    End to End Partner Management.

    Qualifications

    Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

    Degree in Business or IT from a recognized University
    High level knowledge of Commercial knowledge.
    High level knowledge of MS Office applications coupled with presentation skills.
    Exceptional Interpersonal skills.

    Functional Competencies:

    Commercial acumen
    Communication skills
    Presentation skills
    Critical and Analytical Thinker
    Product knowledge
    Client focused relationship management
    Time management
    Attention to detail

    Apply via :

    egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com