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  • Functional Consultant

    Functional Consultant

    Job description
    Sage has an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to perform the duties of a Functional Consultant for the Enterprise suite of modules in the areas of finance, manufacturing, and distribution business processes and practices.
    Key Responsibilities:

    To provide an elevated level of consulting and implementation services at client sites. Responsible for the optimal set up and training in the products for each client and maximize consulting revenue whilst maintaining an elevated level of customer satisfaction
    To deliver project based consulting activities, through the entire project lifecycle, on ad-hoc and medium to long-term engagements
    To be responsible for problem identification, software specification and/or design, implementation, documentation, testing, client training and solution deployment adhering to Sage’s Methodology
    To interact with company and client managers on cost/schedule monitoring
    To comply with financial responsibilities which include project cost estimating, proposal generation and invoicing
    To participate in sales and proposal presentations if required
    To be responsible for achieving defined utilization and revenue goals
    To identify additional product/services opportunities in customer organization
    After the initial ‘introduction period’ the position provides the individual with the opportunity to work actively in implementation projects from start to finish
    You will be expected to work independently at clients, but sometimes within a team environment
    Ability to travel to customer sites with overnight stays is mandatory
    Travel outside the region may also be required for certain cases (30-35% travel)

    Qualifications & experience required:

    3-5 years working experience as a Software Implementation Consultant with involvement in at least 3 full implementation cycles
    A self-driven and ambitious individual that can demonstrate the ability to perform tasks with quality and in a timely manner with a minimum of supervision
    Develop confidence through the interaction with clients and colleagues
    Earns respect of our clients through demonstration of adaptability, tact, commitment, resourcefulness, and proactive communications
    Acts with integrity and has a track record of excellent problem-solving skills
    Degree level education
    Certification in ERP systems is an advantage.

  • Account Relationship Manager – Public Sector Assistant

    Account Relationship Manager – Public Sector Assistant

    Job description
    Brief Description
    The job holder will be responsible for ensuring quality and timely delivery of customer solutions through integration of all network components and applications/services involved.
    Detailed Description

    Integrating various solutions components in line with the solution design.
    Ensuring that deployed solution meet and exceed set quality benchmarks.
    Participate in project management and communication at all stages of deployment.
    Thorough documentation of deployed solutions
    Smooth handover to support to ensure seamless acceptance into in-life.
    Continuously work with other teams to streamline internal process to improve service delivery
    Capture and add accurate customer details in all support systems (NMS, CRM etc)
    Provide customer solution documentation depicting current situation before deployment and after deployment
    Maintain relevant accreditation and certification
    Continuous research and training to improve speed, effectiveness and quality of deployment
    Training in deployment of all new services and solutions

    Job Requirements

    Degree in Computer Science or Engineering related discipline
    Accreditation in network or data center services (Minimum CCNP Proficiency Level)
    2-3 years experience in planning, deployment and operation of an enterprise or service provider network
    Sound IP routing and switching skills.
    Strong relationship building skills.
    Project Management skills.
    Software development and integration skills
    Sound product knowledge of the business’ existing product portfolio.
    Participation in service improvement initiatives.

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  • Solar Electrician Solar Product Sales Executive Plumbing Solar Water Heating Technician Graduate Mechanical Engineer

    Solar Electrician Solar Product Sales Executive Plumbing Solar Water Heating Technician Graduate Mechanical Engineer

    Job Description

    Evaluates electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs.
    Confirm system’s and components’ capabilities by designing testing methods.
    Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods.
    Draw and read electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprint and diagram.
    Install, maintain, test and repair lighting sockets & electrical equipment.
    Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
    Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
    Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
    Complete projects by training and guiding technicians.

    Qualifications:

    Must have a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
    Must be a registered Professional Engineer with Engineer Board of Kenya.
    Must have design and construction supervision experience in electrical in a building services, hotels/apartments.
    Capable of running projects and projects team unsupervised.
    Must be familiar with quality control system.
    Current and valid driving licence
    Good level of spoken and written English
    Should be able to prepare quantization’s and bills of quantity
    Experience in the solar industry is a plus

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  • Senior Human Resources Officer

    Senior Human Resources Officer

    Job Description

    Maintains and enhances the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.Profile
    Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
    Maintains organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes.
    Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
    Maintains a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
    Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
    Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.
    Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings.
    Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
    Maintains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
    Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
    Completes human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
    Maintains human resource staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
    Maintains human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
    Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

  • Solar Sales Representative

    Solar Sales Representative

    Job Description
    The successful candidate will be tasked with following;
    Roles & Responsibilities:

    Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
    Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
    Liaising with existing & new partners (eg, banks, micro-finance, Sacco etc) to assist in product promotion and selling.
    Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products & merchandising techniques
    Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options
    Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule

    Minimum Requirements:

    Degree in business related field
    3 years solar sales experience
    Impressive track record meeting or exceeding sales metrics
    Well-organized and comfortable presenting to customers
    Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills and ability to drive decisions with influence.
    Product and application knowledge essential.

  • Quality Control Manager

    Quality Control Manager

    Magnate Ventures Ltd is looking for a Quality Control Manager who will be responsible for co‐ordinating all activities required to direct and control manufacturing quality. In particular to review product quality requirements for individual clients and projects, to ensure those requirements are understood and implemented to manage the quality of manufactured items to meet the requirements of the contract specifications.
     Role And Responsibilities

    To continuously review quality control processes, procedures and capabilities in order to sustain the most cost effective and efficient methods for meeting quality requirements, and making recommendation for improvement as appropriate
    Manage and control all quality control activities in accordance with identified Quality Assurance standards, company procedures, client specifications and contract requirements.
    Monitor and advice on how the Quality Management System is performing, which often includes the publication of statistics to the senior leadership team regarding company performance against set measures
    To monitor and report quality control progress, notifying any predicted shortfall or discrepancies against timescale and budgets.
    Contribute to Business Development and success of current projects by the internal referral and communication of appropriate information and intelligence, together with any project specific information
    Provide comprehensive communication to underpin effective working relationships.
    To co‐ordinate and control the day to day operations of inspection personnel, so as to provide a safe, secure and efficient working environment

    Incumbent Requirements:

    BS Engineering or Construction Management
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in quality control
    Woking knowledge of the QC standards and requirements
    Proven quality control work experience preferably within a Manufacturing Industry

  • Construction Master

    Construction Master

    Reporting Structure:
    Reporting to: Head of Operations and Expansion
    Direct Reports:

    Construction Site Managers (2 currently)
    Construction Admin Assistant
    Facilities Officer

    Key Benefits of this position are

    Design the right construction team, systems and structure
    Deliver one branch each month
    Be part of a fast-growing business

    Responsibilities:

    Penda is growing fast and has ambitious expansion plans. You will oversee site managers to build safely, on time, within the budget and at high quality standards so Penda can open more branches and help millions of people get affordable healthcare faster
    Build beautiful Penda Medical Centers that our patients and staff love. A friendly environment makes our patients immediately feel better
    Build and own Penda’s construction “machine”. Organize and document everything we do to improve speed, quality, cost and scalability!
    Build and manage partnerships with suppliers for materials and services (including fundis). Ensure our suppliers are happy working with us and that we are getting the value we need.
    Ensure the work complies with the building regulations, health & safety legislations as well as the legal requirements. It is your responsibility to always report and act very fast on any accidents on the site
    Oversee the entire process from feasibility studies before we sign a lease, to the handover to our Medical Center operations team. Make sure we do fast, detailed and accurate studies and include your technical expertise to make work easier in future and reduce conflicts with landlords
    Ensure all existing Penda facilities are always in good condition and our Medical Centers feel supported
    Make sure we have the right team in construction, and that they are growing into different roles at Penda. Add new staff when necessary, and remove staff as well.
    Be a great teammate. Make everyone at Penda happier because you are on our team!

    We’re a start up – get ready for anything!
     Who will be successful in this role?

    You are a people and relationship master
    You set your mind on something and get it done, no matter what
    You are great at project management and budgeting, and have an eye for detail. You will work with your site managers to build accurate and detailed plans for projects, track spend diligently and implement quality controls
    You are open and honest about everything, always! You are great at communicating clearly and often about your progress and about any changes you would like to make
    You are excellent at constructive criticism. At Penda we love feedback because we believe it helps us grow. Also, if you disagree with someone, you don’t let it pass but address it head-on in a respectful manner

     Requirements:

    Available Full Time
    At least 1 year experience managing others (clerk of works, fundis, etc)
    At least 1 year experience in shop fitting / renovation, including involvement in budgeting, planning and overseeing the work on site.
    Fluent in English
    Flexible to travel within Kenya when necessary – Penda wants to grow outside Nairobi in 2019 and we’re going to need your help!

     Package:

    Base Salary depends on qualifications and experience
    Eligible for performance bonuses
    Strong benefits package including full medical cover for inpatient and outpatient for your whole family and an employee stock options program that allows you to benefit from Penda’s success
    Our vision is to be the best employer in Africa. We care about your enjoyment at work and want you to grow with us.

  • Grants Writer

    Grants Writer

    This position will provide high level grant and budget management for the Savvy Riders. S/he is responsible for fund development activities for the Company. These activities include grant writing, supporting project development;
    Specifically, s/he is responsible for writing proposals in conjunction with Operations Manager.
    Roles & Responsibilities

    Support the Company to develop, roll out and maintain program tracking tools to ensure all sector indicators report monthly progress, and identify and share gaps with other managers.
    Monitor grant-specific spending by budget holder
    Conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources based on programme development plans.
    Perform prospect research with operations manager on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants.
    Work with Operations Manager to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation funders on current grant programmes.
    Support grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate investors.
    Understanding of organizational structure, functions and needs.
    Understanding of Company’s history and projects.
    Track statistics relevant to development and provide department with written materials necessary for investor stewardship.
    Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

    Knowledge and Experience

    Knowledge of the grant application process for major multilateral and bilateral investors (mandatory)
    Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals (mandatory).
    Strong editing skills & attention to detail.
    Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies (mandatory).
    Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research (mandatory).
    Knowledge of fundraising information sources (e.g. grants database).
    Ability to meet deadlines.
    Ability to incorporate accurate and pertinent information in the proposal or application.
    Strong contributor in team environments. Must be able to work and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

    Qualifications

    Minimum of three years’ experience with grant writing (mandatory).
    Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
    Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
    Able to monitor and meet income goals.

  • Commercial Manager

    Commercial Manager

    Job Description
    Reporting to: Chief Administrator.
    Key Responsibilities.
    Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all KCH fund raising projects and helping the organization to attain financial independence.
    Duties.

    Research, collection and analysis of data for continuous assessment of the projects.
    Provide 3 year plan and or projection for both existing and new proposed projects.
    Ensure the projects remain viable by operating profitably.
    Ensure growth by at least 15% per annum on the entire portfolio Identify opportunities for business expansion by exploring new projects and markets. Advise the management on the yearly projections by participating in preparing operating budgets.
    Ensure that deadlines are adhered to and risks are well managed.
    Respond and manage the economic changes likely to affect profitability of projects.
    Preparation of the department’s monthly financial reports.
    Develop accurate and consistent bids with the help of relevant departments
    Manage daily operations, production and sales planning.
    Participate in all the organization’s activities as may be called upon to.
    To contribute in identifying and undertaking initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
    To contribute to fully integrated and flexible operations in order to provide a good customer service.
    To work with and support other team members as required ensuring an effective and efficient service is developed and delivered.

    Qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge required

    Educated to degree level in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field.
    At least 5 years proven commercial and sales experience.
    Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence effectively across all levels within the organization.
    Client, quality and results oriented. Team leadership.
    Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.
    Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
    Fluent in spoken and written English.
    Excellent report writing skills and proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
    Excellent planning and organizational skills.
    Ability to work effectively under pressure.