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  • Operations and Administration Coordinator

    Operations and Administration Coordinator

    Specific Duties:

    Coordinate all office operations such as monitoring and tracking costs, expenses as well as customer payments.
    Support the planning of the factory activities and the team
    Ensure policies and processes are adhered to
    Prepare invoices, quotations, reports and analyses for products sold.
    Maintain a simple bookkeeping process
    Manage the office and liaise with suppliers
    Perform any other duties as delegated by management

    Qualifications 

    At least (3) years experience in administration and book keeping position.
    Must have atleast a Diploma in business administration or related qualification.
    Strong communication skills, high accuracy, detail oriented and methodological approach to problem solving.
    You should be Flexible, Proactive, gives feedback and completes tasks on time.
    Should be a fast typist with proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, excel and outlook) (this is mandatory and will be tested)
    Due to the nature of the job, applicants who reside within (Kiserian) and its environs will be highly considered.

  • Project Officer – Enterprise Development Project Officer – Water Engineer

    Project Officer – Enterprise Development Project Officer – Water Engineer

    Job Details
    Practical Action Eastern Africa is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of Project Officer – Enterprise Development with the overall responsibility of providing technical support in business development support services (BDS) to programme planning and implementation of project activities within the universal access to energy goal area.
    The Project Officer – Enterprise Development, will have the following accountabilities:
    1. Enterprise Development and Mentorship Support 40%

    Mobilize women energy entrepreneurs along the ICS, briquettes and solar value chains and assess their suitability to be engaged by the project using criteria set by the project team;
    Carry out ICS, solar and briquette SME value chain analysis and market/needs assessments using market mapping and other tools to advise formulation of county specific market development strategies for women energy entrepreneurs;
    Take lead in carrying out needs assessment, adapting and developing customized training curricular based on existing modules, together with the project team
    Organize and facilitate BDS support and training for women energy entrepreneurs in Improved Cook Stoves (ICS), fuel briquettes and solar, including business plans development, business records, product pricing, product promotion, market development etc.;
    Provide BDS support to women entrepreneurs in the 3 value chains to ensure profitability and sustainability of the enterprises;
    Advise and guide the project and the enterprises in business performance monitoring and management systems/tools and in collection of key entrepreneur performance data;
    Support recruitment, training, supervision and monitoring of BDS Mentors as part of entrepreneur support, including review of Mentor costed work plans and reports.

    2. Access to Finance 20%

    Facilitate support to the women energy enterprises to access affordable loan products from both formal and non-formal financing institutions to grow their enterprises, including negotiation with institutions managing public funds and supporting formation and effective management of the Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs). In addition, support women entrepreneurs to prepare bankable business plans, and link them with the financing sources;
    Work closely with Local Fund Administrators to ensure assessment, capacity building of VSLAs for capital injection as well as reporting on their performance.

    3. Market Development 15%

    Gather market intelligence to inform and support the WEEK programme. This includes understanding of new products, business models and financing arrangements
    Facilitate linkages between women entrepreneurs and technology providers to build the energy supply chain
    Participate in the development of education and awareness materials targeting both end-users and entrepreneurs, and work with the project team to identify opportunities, organize promotional events/activities to create demand for ICS, solar and briquettes as alternative lighting and cooking technologies and fuel, in order to open up markets for the entrepreneurs;
    Work with BDS and Technology Mentors to organize and facilitate networking and information sharing sessions for the women energy entrepreneurs supported by the project.

    4. Advocacy and influence 5%

    Work with the gender and energy advocacy team to synergise learning from the WEEK project implementation to support advocacy work and to ensure women energy entrepreneurs are supported and their businesses profiled/documented for WE awareness and influencing
    Engage with other organizations to inspire them to adopt PA WEE approaches.

    5. Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation 10%

    Participate in routine monitoring and evaluation of project activities in liaison with the M&E specialist.
    Take lead in guiding, monitoring, and quality control of field implementation of BDS activities by the project Mentors and implementation partners
    Take lead in ensuring relevant data is captured, packaged and analysed for project management and reporting
    Support documentation of project achievements including case studies.

    6. Programme development 5%

    Identify opportunities and develop project ideas based on gaps identified in the field for further development to raise funds for appropriate interventions in energy
    Participate in developing and reviewing relevant project documents as need arises together with other programme staff

    7. Financial management and reporting 5%

    Responsible for preparing costed work plans and ensuring effective use of project resources in the field
    Prepare project budgets and assist line manager in costing project activities.
    Collating entrepreneur key performance indicators and preparing project implementation/ progress reports and annual reviews as needed
    Prepare accurate and timely project reports

    Qualifications and Experience
    The prospective candidates should possess:

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Development or related development discipline.
    A post graduate diploma/diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation, Project management, Community Development or related field will be an added advantage.
    Minimum five years’ working experience in similar or related position.
    Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to interact with all levels from micro and small enterprises, partners, management and staff, and work independently.
    Strong public speaking skills necessary to conduct group presentations, handle public relations, and present a professional image.
    Sales/marketing knowledge and experience in financial operations management and training.

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  • Request for Proposal for Travel Management Services

    Request for Proposal for Travel Management Services

    ICRAF is seeking to appoint a travel management company to deal with all our global travel needs as detailed in the RFP. We will require this company to demonstrate experience in dealing with International Organisations and the Not for Profit sector and to propose a team of travel consultants who understand the various challenges that we are likely to face.
    The successful bidder shall be contracted for an initial period of one year, renewable up to a maximum period of three years, upon satisfactory evaluation of performance.
    The successful travel agency shall have the following minimum qualifications:

    Accredited BSP/IATA certification
    A good track record of serving international organizations, embassies, multinational corporations with similar capacity and required volumes for a minimum of five years (list of corporate clients should be provided).
    Financially capable of rendering services to ICRAF (Audited financial statements for 2016, 2015 and 2014 should be provided).
    Maintains a platform for online bookings / airline reservations (i.e. Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo etc.). Has the ability to view fares of ‘Low‐Cost Carriers’ and where applicable, the ability to book with ‘Low‐Cost Carriers’ both through the Online Booking tool and offline.
    Currently maintains a global network affiliation.
    Ability to secure charity fares.
    Has in its employ competent and experienced travel consultants, especially in ticketing and fare computations.
    Has a robust business resilience plan to ensure delivery of the contract in the event of any aspect of its operations being disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. This includes a sound corporate governance structure and strategy.
    Is able to guarantee the delivery of products and services in accordance with the performance standards required in this Proposal.

  • Machine Operator

    Machine Operator

    Job description
    AutoReqId
    60840BR
    Type of Job
    Employee
    Reporting Location
    KBL
    Town/City
    Nairobi

  • Regional Sales Manager

    Regional Sales Manager

    Job description
    Trimble is recruiting for a Regional Sales Manager to fill a role in its Nairobi Office in Kenya.
    The candidate is responsible for developing a strong demand, market and sales opportunities for Trimble solutions across the company’s business areas in Eastern Africa. This position reports directly to the Continent Manager Africa.
    As a Regional Sales Manager, you will be expected to:

    Achieve the sales targets and strategic goals assigned.
    Build and manage a consolidated regionally focused distribution channel, consisting of master distribution partners in key growth countries and a network of country level resellers and agents throughout Eastern Africa.
    Engage industry influencers, leaders and target customers strategically to build awareness, understanding, opportunities and compelling demand for Trimble’s solutions (Geospatial, Civil
    Engineering and Construction, Buildings, Agriculture and Telematics) across the firm.
    Manage a team of domain specific regional sales managers to achieve quarterly & annual sales targets and strategic goals.
    Develop a sustainable market and business plan for Trimble in Eastern Africa, in alignment with the global strategy for Africa, to increase market share and revenue.
    Design and execute demand and lead-generation initiatives to create opportunities and build healthy sales funnel working with domain specific regional sales engineers.
    Manage and control the regional sales process to achieve a predictable pipeline from prospecting, qualifying, management and sales closure.
    Manage and maintain good customer relationship and service, to attain excellent customer satisfaction and renewal business.
    Collaboration with divisional continental managers in Europe and Middle East.
    An ability to make sound decisions based on customer needs.

    Qualification And Job Experience Required

    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Geomatic Engineering or related discipline is preferred.
    A Master’s Degree in Business Administration will be an advantage.
    Previous sales experience required.
    A deep understanding of the Geospatial, Buildings, Civil Construction and Agricultural industry required.
    A minimum of 10 years post qualification practical experience in surveying or the construction industry desirable.
    Candidate must have strong presentation skills, written and oral communication abilities as well as the ability to foster team collaboration.
    Languages required: English & Swahili, French will be an advantage.

    Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming a broad range of industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation and logistics.

  • Accountant

    Accountant

    Job description
    KEY ASSIGNMENTS

    Accounts Receivable

    Issue customer invoices according to supporting docs
    Reconcile customer accounts, match and clear completed transactions
    Follow up on outstanding payments
    Maintain customer files

    Accounts Payable

    Post vendor invoices
    Process vendor payments
    Reconcile vendor accounts, match and clear completed transactions
    Maintain vendor files

    Inventory Management

    Coordinate with different workshop team to ensure GR’s and issues are done correctly and month end stock value reflects actual quantities available

    General Accounting

    Reconcile Balance Sheet GL’s, match and clear completed transactions
    Update exchange rates in SAP daily
    Post JE’s related to month end transactions (depreciation, interest, prepayments and amortizations)
    Prepare supporting schedules for internal/external audit

    Payroll

    Operate the company payroll software and process monthly payroll
    Maintain employee files and track HR records related to finance (leave, overtime, per diems)

    GENERAL ATTRIBUTES

    Good communication & interpersonal skills
    Fast learner, able to work with minimum supervision
    Driven, willing to work flexible hours to complete tasks
    Able to demonstrate humility, integrity and trustworthiness

    QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

    3 years’ work experience in Accounting, with 1+ year(s) experience in debt collection
    Knowledge of Intermediate/Advanced MS Excel
    Knowledge of Accounting software (SAP/ERP)
    Graduate (BCom, BA, etc), and pursuing CPA or ACCA
    Sound knowledge of basic book keeping concepts and accounting principles is a must

  • Certified Pilates Instructor

    Certified Pilates Instructor

    Job description

    Develops safe, professional and comprehensive Pilates training programs to ensure clients are satisfied with their workout program and remain motivated to attain their personal fitness goals
    Monitors and instructs clients during private and group Pilates training sessions on the safe and effective use the equipment
    Conducts fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening and goal setting to assess and recommend Pilates training programs
    Educates members on current health and fitness issues and trends
    Develops and maintains a Pilates client base
    Promotes and sells Pilates training programs, Personal Training.
    Responsible for achieving or exceeding monthly revenue and session goals
    Completes all administrative requirements associated with each client’s Fitness Plan
    Maintains the cleanliness of the Pilates studio
    Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry
    Complies with all company safety rules and reports all accidents and injuries to supervisor

  • Agriculture/NRM Capacity Strengtheninig Specialist – East Africa

    Agriculture/NRM Capacity Strengtheninig Specialist – East Africa

    Job Description
    Program / Department Summary
    The Strengthening Capacity in Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Environment (SCALE) program is a five year Associated Award funded by the USAID Office of Food for Peace (FFP) through the Technical and Operational Performance Support (TOPS) program led by Save the Children US. SCALE is designed to further improve the impact, sustainability, and scalability of FFP’s programming in agriculture, natural resource management, and livelihoods in emergency and development settings. Specifically, the program will focus on sustainable and climate sensitive approaches that foster resilient agricultural systems, and enhance income opportunities within or outside agricultural systems. This program is managed through the Agriculture Technical Support Unit (TSU).
    General Position Summary
    The SCALE Capacity Strengthening Specialist will coordinate with the program director to lead capacity-strengthening activities for the SCALE program in agriculture, natural resource management and off-farm livelihoods for both emergency and development settings. She/he will be responsible for implementing a sustainable capacity strengthening strategy adapted to the needs of staff (from different FFP implementing agencies and USAID missions) at different levels and disseminated via different methods, while ensuring the coordination of activities with other agencies and implementers as well as other knowledge and learning program activities. A key component of this position will be to develop sustainable learning systems throughout the life of the program, including a capacity measurement system to evaluate uptake and results.
    Essential Job Responsibilities
    Strategy & Vision

    Contribute to the development and adjustment of a distinctive strategic vision for improved capacity strengthening across multiple agencies and countries.
    Contribute to industry work in agriculture, NRM and off-farm livelihoods by using a systems-based learning approach: incorporate and share key scientific and development research, build strong networks of partners at the field level, establish sustainable learning mechanisms to enhance program impact.
    Build external visibility on relevant technical areas.
    Program Implementation
    Ensure that program implementation is responsive to FFP implementing partners and consistent with Mercy Corps’ relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
    Ensure delivery of capacity-strengthening activities on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
    Contribute to influential analysis and derive new insights from field assessments and industry learning; incorporate those results, best practices, and industry principles into the program.
    Identify and develop contracts for specialist support during program implementation.
    Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
    Ensure all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.
    Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Measurement
    Implement activities to assess and document the impact of technical capacity strengthening and interventions.
    Finance & Compliance Management
    Ensure compliance with USAID and Mercy Corps regulations.
    Draft and/or review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.
    Representation, Thought Leadership, AND Parnertship Development
    Identify, build and manage strategic partnerships with USAID, networks and stakeholders.
    Represent SCALE and Mercy Corps with different stakeholders, in relevant practitioner and learning networks and at key events, as well as through developing industry wide training curricula, papers, conference presentations, and online fora.
    Communicate effectively to ensure overall program targets and donor obligations are met.
    Actively engage in internal relationship building.Work with the team to maintain a strong roster of consulting resources to fill technical needs that are not available in house.
    Security
    Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by countryProactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
    Organizational Learning
    As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

    Accountability to Beneficiaries
    Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
    to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
    Supervisory Responsibility
    None
    Accountability
    Reports Directly To: SCALE Program Director
    Works Directly With: SCALE Collaboration and Learning Specialist and other SCALE part-time staff, Agriculture and other relevant TSU, Save the Children BRIDGE and WASH associate award staff, and IDEAL staff
    Knowledge and Experience

    Advanced degree at master’s degree level or above or at least 6 years of work experience related to agriculture or international development.
    A minimum of 3 years of experience leading capacity strengthening activities for international development and emergency projects, preferably complementary to food security and food aid commodity programs.
    Expertise in natural resource management, off-farm livelihoods, behavioral change methodologies, and monitoring and evaluation of agriculture activities to improve data collection and analysis along with reporting preferred.
    Experience developing capacity strengthening content, adult-learning tools, and leading training or learning events.
    Demonstrated ability to provide capacity strengthening to multiple end users to achieve improved agricultural program results.
    Demonstrated ability of working with multiple stakeholders and networks to build learning opportunities.
    Experience working directly with USAID at HQ and field level preferred.

    Success Factors
    The successful applicant will balance in-depth technical expertise in the agriculture sector with implementation of capacity strengthening activities. Strong knowledge of adult learning mechanisms, integrated learning models, and organizational or institutional learning is essential, as well as practical implementation of programs to ensure learning and uptake is grounded in practical reality. The successful applicant will have the drive and confidence to innovate, and a true ambition to build knowledge as a means to improve program quality. Strong networking, listening, communication and negotiations skills are essential to the success of this role. He/she will be self-motivated and able to think creatively about achieving capacity strengthening objectives for a global, multi-organizational target audience. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
    Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
    The position is based in East Africa – either in Nairobi, Kenya or Kampala, Uganda and requires up to 40% travel to USAID/FFP implementation countries, which may include program areas of sometimes high security risk. The location will be accompanied and secure. Housing is individual accommodation. Staff will have good access to services – medical, electricity, water, etc.
    Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/STA to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

  • Virtual Sales Account Manager

    Virtual Sales Account Manager

    Job description
    What You’ll Do
    Are you passionate about being challenged and appreciated while embarking in a dynamic career? In an environment where colleagues become friends, where managers actively coach and where creativity and ambition are valued?
    You will build direct relationships with customers, will work closely with and use the selected channel partners to improve new sales opportunities and renewals within your territory. You will lead all aspects of sales while using state of the art technologies to remotely collaborate with customers and demonstrate new sales models (cloud, services & software) to help customers maximize their revenue.
    Who You’ll Work With
    The Global Virtual Sales and Customer Success organization is one of Cisco’s fastest growing sales teams and is the talent engine for Cisco Sales with diverse and motivated teams that consistently deliver profitable growth.
    We serve our customer life-cycle through a series of selling motions to drive higher value and an optimal experience from Cisco solutions. We are a dynamic and international team that brings excitement to the sales floor every single day. We connect Cisco customers with solutions that can transform their businesses and change the world for the better.
    We will provide you with a platform for success including mentoring, training and on-the-job learning that will strongly support you in your career advancement. You will discover a creative, flexible and award-winning working environment using the latest Cisco technology to enable and empower you to perform to the very best of your abilities. Our teams adapt quickly in response to market changes and we are all highly encouraged to give back to our local communities.
    Who You Are
    If you love selling in a changing environment, are achievement-oriented and believe in performance rewards for exceeding annual sales goals though strong collaboration with partners and internal stakeholders, we have a place for you.
    Our Minimum Requirements For This Role

    2-5 years’ experience in similar or adjacent industry, start-up or consultancy company
    The love for IT and ability to tap into technology
    Sales experience or Technical/Customer service background
    Fluent English; any additional languages proficiency is welcome.
    Prior experience dealing with government or financial sector are highly sought after

    Why Cisco
    At Cisco, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference.
    Yes, our technology changes the way the world works, lives, plays and learns, but our edge comes from our people.

    We connect everything – people, process, data and things – and we use those connections to change our world for the better.
    We innovate everywhere – From launching a new era of networking that adapts, learns and protects, to building Cisco Services that accelerate businesses and business results. Our technology powers entertainment, retail, healthcare, education and more – from Smart Cities to your everyday devices.
    We benefit everyone – We do all of this while striving for a culture that empowers every person to be the difference, at work and in our communities.