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  • Human Resource Associate

    Human Resource Associate

    Role Overview
    We are looking for a skilled HR Associate to help manage all aspects of our Human Resource practices and processes. The associate will support business needs and assist in the implementation of HR strategies and objectives. The goal of this role is to promote corporate values and help enable business success by managing all aspects human resources management within Ona, including job design, recruitment, performance management, training & development and employment cycle changes. We seek a candidate who is dynamic and willing to grow with the company.
    This role will report to Ona’s Operations Manager.
    Key Responsibilities

    Training and Development

    Lead the implementation of Ona’s performance management system including the design of performance development plans (PDPs) and employee development programs.
    Define and establish in-house employee training activities that address company needs including; training needs assessment, new employee onboarding or orientation, personnel trainings on culture, diversity, sexual harassment etc.
    Identify and advise management on the training needs and the relevant beneficial training courses or opportunities.
    Advice staff and managers on application of performance management system, refresher trainings, advise on managing poor performance and linking performance review to annual increments, learning and development initiatives.

    Hiring and Recruitment

    Coordinate the implementation of all phases of recruitment from advertising, screening, shortlisting, interviewing, reference checks, orientation and final job placement.
    Working with the recruiting manager to create and/or revise job descriptions and terms of reference if needed.
    Oversee and conduct employee exit interviews.Chair any employee related meetings.

    Employee Relations

    Formulate and recommend Human Resource policies and objectives for the company onany topic associated with employee relations and employee rights.
    Partner with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, and laws.
    Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
    Conduct periodic surveys to measure employee satisfaction and employee engagement.
    Coach and train managers on their communication, feedback, recognition, and interaction responsibilities with the employees who report to them. Makes certain that the managers know how to successfully, ethically, honestly, and legally communicate with employees.
    Conduct investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
    Monitors and advises managers and supervisors on the progressive discipline system of the company.
    Monitor the implementation of a performance improvement process with non-performing employees.
    Lead the implementation of company safety and health programs.
    Monitor the tracking of OSHA-required data.
    Review employee appeals and ensure that high standards of discipline are maintained within the company, act on non-compliance in a fair, transparent and effective manner.

    Compensation

    Conduct market research to establish pay practices and pay bands that help to recruit and retain superior staff.
    Monitor best practices in compensation and benefits through research and up-to-date information on available products.

    Law

    Lead company compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting requirements and ensure minimal company exposure to lawsuits.
    Direct the preparation of information requested or required to comply with with any laws required.
    Approves all information submitted. Serves as the primary contact with the company employment law attorney and outside government agencies.
    Protects the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company
    Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations. Minimizes risk.

    Management of staff benefits

    Maintain and manage the company’s medical insurance scheme by analyzing medical claims, monitoring fund expenditure, liaising with insurance brokers on any issues that may arise, analyze on an annual basis cost effectiveness of the fund and advise on best suited medical providers.
    Manage staff benefits which includes group medical scheme, group pension scheme (if any) and WIBA.
    Team Player/Company Ambassador
    Represent the company and spread the word about our products and services.

    Required qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a HR Generalist role preferably designing and implementing HR policies.
    Knowledge of the labor legislation governing the labor market. (OSHA, WIBA and Kenya Employment Act.)
    A great communicator and listener.
    Enjoys working across different cultures (and time zones) is paramount.
    Broad knowledge and experience in recruitment, training and development and performance management.
    Possess excellent problem-solving skills and team management experience.
    Tactical focus, flexible & change maker.
    Strong attention to detail
    Self-starter and motivated to move ahead without direct instruction
    Desirable qualifications, skills and abilities
    Msc. Human Resource Management or related field
    Full membership to IHRM
    Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
    Experience working in a technology firm / with technologists preferred.
    Experience working with international companies.
    A team player who enjoys interacting with people of all levels in a multicultural environment.
    Right to live and work in Kenya preferred.

  • IT Sales Intern

    IT Sales Intern

    Job Details:
    Responsibilities
    Responsibilities include:

    Identifying prospective clients and working to find leads given specific target markets that will mainly include small-medium sized businesses in the area.
    Generating new leads through cold calling, networking, and referrals.
    Website hosting and website development sales.
    Website design portfolio presentation (provided by us)
    Selling Management Systems to clients eg Sacco systems, Payroll systems, ERP, Invoice system, CRM etc.
    Following up with prospective customers and selling new website features or services to current customers

    Qualifications & Experience:

    Knowledge of Web Design, Hosting, management systems, Software development
    A strong work ethic: self-disciplined and self-motivated
    Ability to work effectively with little or no supervision required
    Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Organized, detail-oriented, and excellent time-management skills
    Strong computer skills, internet savvy, and ability to learn new skills with training

    Requirements

    Diploma in IT or computer related course
    Strong presence of Social Media, skills with training
    Strong writting skills

    Applicants who are internet savvy and know their way around social media are preferred.

  • Head of Air Freight – Kenya

    Head of Air Freight – Kenya

    DHL Global Forwarding is looking for a Head of Air Freight (AFR), based in Kenya, who will define, implement and execute AFR strategy in country and manage and drive performance of AFR Product and operation team.He/she must ensure effective end-to-end capacity management (incl. optimization of procurement and consolidation) and negotiate key contracts. He/she will also be responsible for pricing and internal rates.
    Reporting to: Country Manager Kenya.
    Main Responsibilities:

    Drives implementation of AFR strategy in country (translates requirements, implements, ensures realization of strategy and monitors);
    Directs and controls activities performed to effectively manage end-to-end capacity for AFR (procure capacity, plan and control network);
    Performs negotiation of key contracts with carriers;
    Ensures optimization of network procurement and implementation of all consolidation opportunities;
    Sets, communicates and follows KPIs to ensure constant improvement of capacity management;
    Creates, develops and maintains good relationships with service providers, while facilitating negotiations of best rates at country level;
    Escalates carrier performance issues when required;
    Directs and controls all pricing activities required at country level;
    Supervises identification and implementation of new products within country;
    Supports Sales in interaction with key customers;
    Ensures efficient communication and information exchanges with Sales;
    Provides input on solution design and service elements;
    Ensures efficient communication and information exchanges with regional/global AFR Management;
    Sets and monitors objectives in terms of profitability maximization and volume growth (e.g. on ITM lanes);
    Customers and Stakeholders
    Creates, develops and maintains good relationships with service providers, while facilitating negotiations of best rates at country level.
    Process Improvement
    Responsible for constant improvement and optimization of production means (cost management) and operational and service level quality.
    Process
    Develop and roll out financial and operational KPI reports. Follow up on specific countries.
    People management
    Develop a culture of quality, service excellence (for internal customers), flexibility and cost consciousness;
    Develop a team spirit and multitasking capabilities within the team;
    Plan, organise and direct an efficient and effective function;
    Develop IKOs/KPIs with team members and monitor individual performance;
    Conduct performance appraisal, including coaching;
    Identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled functional department.

    Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

    Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience in areas of AFR management;
    Exceptional knowledge of the Air Freight and Forwarding Industry;
    Relevant experience in Sales, Business Development and Logistics;
    Experience in working with multiple countries and managing diverse teams;
    Bachelors or Master’s degree in relevant topic;
    Very Fluent in English.

    Note:
    The role will be available to Nationals only;There will be no relocation provided(internal/external).

  • Sonographer

    Sonographer

    Job Summary:
    Reporting to the Director of Clinical Operations, the Sonographer will primarily be responsible for providing quality ultrasound services to our clients, reviewing and analyzing reports and producing the same for physician review.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients and answering any questions they may have.
    Maintaining the ultrasound equipment and maintaining the room in which the procedure takes place.
    Performing the ultrasound ensuring the transducer (probe) is capturing images of every angle/section that must be assessed and ensuring the images are of best quality.
    Maintaining patient’s records and adding medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure if necessary.

    Requirements

    Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences.
    Higher Diploma in Ultrasound.
    Minimum of 2 years experience in Radiology /ultrasound
    Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
    Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
    Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment

  • Program Driver Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Manager Legal and Advocacy officer Education/Instructional Officer Child Protection & Case Management Coordinator Case Management & Child Protection Officer Associate Director, Girls Empowerment Program Associate Director- Safe House and Case Management

    Program Driver Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Manager Legal and Advocacy officer Education/Instructional Officer Child Protection & Case Management Coordinator Case Management & Child Protection Officer Associate Director, Girls Empowerment Program Associate Director- Safe House and Case Management

    Position Overview:
    As a program driver, your main responsibility includes:

    Maintain all safety and security measures to all vehicles;
    Check level of motor oil, water, tyre pressure, battery water and brakes to ensure that all are in working order on a daily basis.
    Ensure that there is a spare tyre, jack and other necessary tools; fire extinguisher, first aid kits.
    Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean and regularly serviced as per schedules.
    Provide safe and timely transport services to staff and participants.
    Ensure that the assigned vehicle insurance policy and observe proper procedure for insurance claims are followed in the event of an accident.
    Ensure that HK vehicles comply with G.o.K and County Government transport regulations.
    Complete the logbook for every day trips or specific trip and complete the fuel log sheet for any fuel purchases.
    In consultation with the HR Officer, coordinate vehicle allocation to staff.
    Provide periodic usage report of vehicle including total mileage, fuel consumption and expenditures.
    Ensure that all vehicle trips are authorized in advance by the HR Officer.
    Ensure that all vehicle trips/journeys are recorded in the log book at the start and completion of the journey.
    Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
    Comply with all relevant Heshima Kenya policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, security and other relevant policies.
    Ensure the effective and efficient use of all HK resources in order to keep costs low and ensure the security of staff.
    Perform any other official duty as may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time.

    Qualifications:

    Secondary ‘O’ level education
    B, C, E Class driving license
    At least five (5) years driving experience
    Good practical mechanical knowledge
    Certificate of good conduct
    Good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs
    Must have valid Certificate of Good Conduct
    Simple knowledge of vehicle mechanics
    Must be a team player and capable of working with minimum supervision
    Must have good communication skills both in English and Swahili
    Must be courteous, honest and of high integrity
    Ability to work under pressure and odd hours when required
    Honest, encourages openness and transparency

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  • Creative Consultant

    Creative Consultant

    Job description
    We are looking for an exceptional content executive to help us tell memorable stories. As a designer you will develop creative ideas and layouts. As a photographer and videographer, you will capture stories for a range of creative, technical and documentary purposes. You will tell stories that resonate with businesses, consumers, investors and governments.
    Role:

    Develop and execute creative designs and layouts for clients
    Develop a range of film and photographic content for clients
    Edit video and imagery to meet changing customer viewing habits
    Deploy the latest tools and techniques for social media and digital
    Ensure day to day delivery on accounts against plan and against budget
    Build strong and professional relationships internally and with clients
    Facilitate client account planning, status and value reporting
    Lead and mentor Levanter team members
    Participate in new business pitches and proposal development

    Skills:

    Over 5 years experience in a creative role
    Strong self management and proactivity
    Practical experience with Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
    Experience editing film and photography
    Excellent written and verbal communication – highest standard of English
    Strong internal and external client engagement skills
    Strong people management skills of self, team and senior stakeholders
    Extensive and proven project management skills
    Good problem solving ability
    A strong commercial awareness and mind-set

  • Head of Supply Chain, Inventory Management & Logistics

    Head of Supply Chain, Inventory Management & Logistics

    Job description
    This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Kenya’s fastest growing fashion brands.
    The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:

    Developing & Implementing systems, processes and procedures relating to procurement and supply chain operations.
    Overseeing the forecasting of all buying & procurement needs and creation of work order purchases in ERP system.
    Managing local and international sourcing & procurement, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of goods (including customs clearance), monitoring outstanding orders and goods in transit.
    Managing inventory & warehousing processes, including design & management of physical lay-out; stock receipt, barcoding & SKU creation; management of warehouse staff; stock-taking & investigating stock-level discrepancies; monitoring of stock movement, including transfers to and from stores; management of reorders, replenishment; dead stock disposal; quality control.
    Liaising with other department heads (production, design, sales, marketing) on all supply chain issues relevant to their KPIs.
    Developing & implementing policies related to supply chain & inventory management, training relevant staff where necessary.

    Qualifications / Required Skills and Personal Attributes

    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
    5+ years’ experience in jobs with relevant experience
    Knowledge of and experience working with ERP systems
    Demonstrated experience managing and training staff
    Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills
    Attention to detail and good judgement
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Integrity
    Team player
    Leadership

  • Managing Director

    Managing Director

    Job description
    Bosch East Africa, a member of the multi-disciplinary Engineering group Bosch Holdings, has an opportunity for a Managing Director to lead further growth in the East African region from the office in Nairobi. The Bosch East Africa office was established in Nairobi in 2013.
    This position will report directly to the Bosch Holdings Operations Director.
    Key responsibilities covering general management, marketing and consulting will include:

    Develop a strategy to achieve agreed growth targets
    Prepare and manage annual budgets
    Business performance and management
    Develop a marketing strategy and participate in marketing, promotion efforts and manage
    client relationships
    Lead or participate in feasibility studies and consultancy assignments
    Ensure that business and project risks are acceptably managed
    Ensure compliance with group HR, QMS and H&S Policies
    Office management / administration
    Training and development of staff
    Assume full statutory accountability for the business.

    The Bosch East Africa office in Nairobi will be supported by Bosch Holdings Sector Directors (Sugar, Water, Ports & Terminals, Industrial, Buildings and Roads & Developments) as well as Bosch Management Services (Finance, HR and IT).
    The ideal candidate should:

    Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or commerce.
    Have a successful track record of managing multi-disciplinary Industrial, Infrastructure or Building projects
    Have experience in marketing / business development
    Have established client networks and contacts in the Kenya industry
    Demonstrate competency in strategic planning and business development
    Have excellent organisational, leadership and people management skills
    Be an accredited Professional Engineer in Kenya (an added advantage)
    Have a formal registration as a Professional Project Manager (an added advantage).

    PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY

  • Graduates Trainees Recruitment 2018

    Graduates Trainees Recruitment 2018

    Do you have a Computer Science degree with a genuine interest in Fintech and banking? Are you eager to travel and be part of an international dynamic team? If you are, then read on.
    In 2016 we launched an Academy to form best in class Sales and Business Solutions experts. The Academy has proven to be extremely successful and since then we have conducted annual Academy program. By joining the program you will be mentored by world-best professionals providing you with industry knowledge and special training to strengthen all the skills needed for a successful career in the Business Solutions Group.
    The 2018 Academy will kick-off in September & the first 4 months will be spent in Luxembourg with your new colleagues prior to shifting to your regional location in one of the following: Athens, Australia, Dubai, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, Luxembourg, London, Mexico, Miami, Orlando, Paris, Philippine or Singapore.
    What You’ll Do:

    Work alongside Senior Business Solution Consultants in the various Sales stages which include:
    Introducing TEMENOS technical products/services offerings
    Creating technical scenarios requested for clients
    Preparing meetings and response to RFPs
    Providing product demonstrations
    Interfacing with prospective and current customers, distributors and partners, making recommendations on system solutions that ensure the optimum usage and utilization of TEMENOS products and services
    Participate in industry leading training modules from product knowledge to software, basics of the banking industry across product suites and the soft skills of selling and communication.

    What You’ll Need:

    A Computer Science or Software Engineering degree.
    Technical and Practical knowledge of Java, JEE Application Server, ESB, XSD, XML, JMS, Web Services, ODATA and REST, MS Office.
    General knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills in at least two languages; English is mandatory
    Proactive and highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
    Results oriented with a can-do entrepreneurial spirit and a learning while doing mentality.

  • Project Coordinator Household Economic Strengthening Officer Social Worker-Case Management MEAL Officer Project Accountant Field Agent Supervisor

    Project Coordinator Household Economic Strengthening Officer Social Worker-Case Management MEAL Officer Project Accountant Field Agent Supervisor

    Details:
    Reports To:  Head of Programs
    Position Type: Fixed Term
    Duration:1 year (Renewable based on successful completion)
    Job Summary:
    Reporting to the Head of programs, the Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, implementation and reporting of the project ensuring that team members effectively undertake their roles within defined project strategies and approaches and that project risks are managed. The project coordinator will ensure that adequate systems are in place, staff are well trained to undertake their roles, staff are supervised and account for their results, resources are optimally utilized and properly accounted for, project objectives are being addressed and that project successes are documented and managed. He / she shall ensure that linkages with the local, sub county and county stakeholders on OVC is effective and responds to the case management and coordination of care approach for service delivery.
    Specific Responsibilities:

    Project Coordination and Supervision
    Works with the project team members to develop responsive monthly workplans and ensures prudent allocation and utilization of resources.
    Holds regular staff and community meetings to review progress, address emerging issues and plan for subsequent actions.
    Coordinate all support supervision activities by staff ensuring that CHVs and field agents are adequately provided with the support they need to undertake their roles.
    Continually communicates to the MWENDO technical officers on project progress, challenges and support required to deliver on the project objectives.
    Ensures that all the activities being implemented are conducted within a process that enhances community ownership, participation and contribution for sustainability.
    Takes lead in developing working relationships and linkages with national and county government line ministries as well with other OVC actors in the region of implementation including the Kisumu Street Children Consortium
    Participate in proposal writing and grant budget development.
    Service delivery to OVC and their caregivers
    Supports project team members to recruit, assess, develop case plans, implement and monitor and exit OVC including Street Connected Children (SCC) and their caregivers who have achieved their household care goals.
    Takes lead in the implementation of the case management and coordination of care approaches to OVC and their households.
    Supports project team members to work with the community based workforce to deliver services to OVC and their caregivers. These services shall include but not limited to health and nutrition, education support and vocational training, psychosocial care and support, protection, house hold economic strengthening and provision of care and shelter, rescue, rehabilitation and reintegration of SCC with their familiesSupports the project team to design, initiate and implement sustainability actions for caregivers and CHVs for long term support to OVC.Works with the project team to ensure that quality improvement practices are adopted and responds to the service standards for OVC programing in Kenya.
    Capacity strengthening of the implementation structures
    Takes lead in all the capacity strengthening actions ensuring that capacity building is structured and responds to the needs of the caregiver forums, CHV cluster groups, locational and sub county area advisory councils, SILC groups among other entities as may be defined.
    Works with project team members and the organization management to address capacity gaps as identified through the SRFMA and HOCAI ensuring that capacity strengthening actions responds to the gaps and that desired results are being realized.
    Train, coach and support the project team so as to deliver on project outcomes.
    Coordination of Care to OVC Including Street Connected Children
    Works with the DCS to strengthen the capacity of sub county and locational area advisory councils as well as that of volunteer children officers to undertake their functions and support HOVIC – MWENDO Programme interventions.
    Supports case conferencing activities by the area advisory councils and or technical working groups established to deliver integrated care services to OVC and their households.
    Continually updates and guides project team members on emerging issues in OVC programming, alignment to national strategic plans and policy directions as well as on compliance to the child protection and child safe guarding policies.
    Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge management
    Conducts routine support supervisions and spot checks to project sites and project teams to ensure compliance to standards and quality service delivery to OVC and their caregivers.
    Works with M&E team to ensure that the they adequately undertake their M and E functions within the acceptable project standards for effective reporting and accountability for results.
    Supports project team members to identify, document, and disseminate knowledge products to build on evidence based practices in OVC programing including SCC program
    Responsible for timely monthly and quarterly donor reporting. Ensures that the M and E team effectively utilize CPIMS, manage data and use data for decision making.
    Provide monthly, Quarterly and annual reports on the programs progress for the donors and for internal use

    Supervisory Responsibilities
    Supervises Household economic strengthening officer, M and E officer and social workers.
    Required Qualifications and Experience:
    Academic Qualifications
    A Bachelor’s degree in sociology, community development, project management or related field from a recognized institution of learning with at least 3 years’ experience.
    Knowledge

    Relevant experience on project management techniques, sustainability approaches, quality improvement, financial management practices, sustainable livelihood approaches and approaches to project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
    A solid foundation in the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. Working with start-up businesses or academic training in business methods will be an added asset
    Familiarity with PEPFAR guidance and minimum service standards for OVC programming.
    Excellent analytic and computer skills; skilled in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
    Excellent report writing skills.

    Skills and Abilities

    Excellent oral and written communication skills
    Strong interpersonal skills as well as good judgment and vision
    Excellent organizational skills, team work and ability to prioritize tasks in a timely manner
    Sound coordination skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task
    Demonstrates diplomacy, flexibility, and resourcefulness
    Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
    Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office).

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