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  • Construction Project Manager

    Construction Project Manager

    Job description
    Are you a skilled engineer or experienced building contractor who is talented in project management? Are you motivated by designing and executing construction projects? Do you have a passion for contributing to community empowerment through your work?
    This is a full-time position based at our Nairobi office in Kenya and candidates should have minimum 5 years’ experience. The role will require you to be willing to travel in connection with our construction projects across East Africa and Zambia.
    DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES
    Competency:

    Have a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of construction, including first hand experience with a variety building systems (RC frame, masonry, timber frame and earthen building methods are particularly relevant);
    A strong understanding of quality standards and assurance, plus experience with construction health and safety compliance;
    Competence in reading and interpreting technical documentation and drawings required to execute a project;
    Trained in commonly used industry software (AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Project), and an aptitude for learning new software. Experience using Procore and ProEst considered a bonus;
    Strong leadership skills and confidence directing and supervising large teams of people. Experience working with community groups will be considered a bonus;
    Key managerial skills, including having had control over construction budgets and schedules;
    A strong aptitude for problem-solving and clear decision-making within a challenging and pressured environment.

    Project Management:

    Work with the client and internal teams to create project plans that will guide implementation;
    Manage the execution of a project from beginning to end, within budget and according to agreed upon timelines;
    Understand and be able to independently handle multiple construction projects of varying complexity and with diverse requirements;

    Site Management:

    Manage on-site resources including construction materials and teams (experience working with low-skill-level teams is a bonus);
    Oversee construction projects on site, competently managing regular reporting and adherence to health and safety requirements;
    Support local community relationships and ensure the essential buy-in of community leaders, organizers, and members;
    Ensure quality of workmanship through proper methodology, supervision and instruction to the project Foreman/woman and workforce.

    Social Impact:

    Value Orkidstudio’s mission and demonstrate commitment to ensuring social impact goals are met on each project, with a focus on training women in construction;
    Experience training or working with community teams, especially in construction, is a bonus.

    DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

    Minimum 5 years’ experience, in construction or site management;
    Experience is valued more than academic qualifications, though relevant degrees include civil/structural engineering, construction/project management, architecture and quantity surveying;
    Willing and able to travel within East Africa and Zambia, including spending periods in remote or challenging environments;
    Passionate about developing communities and empowering women in construction;
    Confident, independent and proactive worker, able to multi-task under pressure;
    Strong expertise coordinating construction projects and ensuring high quality outcomes;
    Experience working with alternative building materials would be a bonus (non-essential);
    Registered with a relevant professional board or body considered a plus (non-essential).

  • RBN Internship Programme – Procurement Intern – Vulnerability Assesment and Mapping Intern – Private Sector Partnerships

    RBN Internship Programme – Procurement Intern – Vulnerability Assesment and Mapping Intern – Private Sector Partnerships

    We are currently seeking to fill an internship position under the WFP Regional Bureau Nairobi in the Procurement Unit . The position will be based at our Regional Bureau Nairobi. The Internship will be for a period of 8 months.
    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Currently enrolled and have attended University courses in the last 12 months inclusive of having completed at least two years of undergraduate studies or have recently graduated in the last 6 months’ [[Mathematics, Business Studies, Accounting, Economics]];
    Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point);
    Fluent in English
    [[ Online apps, SAP systems]]

    JOB PURPOSE
    The selected candidate will be assisting the WFP Procurement Unit with the following key duties:

    Gather information with clear direction to support the drafting of documents and preparing reports by other staff.
    Respond to queries and escalate where appropriate, in order to provide a timely and accurate service to clients.
    Support processing and managing routine administrative and financial tasks in various functional areas, to contribute to the effective and timely management of resources.
    Provide revision and proof-reading services for standard documents, to contribute to the development of accurate documentation.
    Take responsibility for the maintenance of set standard systems and files, to ensure information is accurate and readily available for the function.
    Identify simple discrepancies in statistics and data, such as missing information, and report to senior staff in order to support clients to deliver their work.
    Take responsibility for data integrity to facilitate availability of accurate information in corporate systems.
    Provide guidance on routine business support methods and practices to junior colleagues to ensure services are delivered consistently and to the required standards.
    Work with a variety of individuals, taking on feedback where appropriate to assist in business support delivery for staff.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Execution of at least 5 regional tenders
    Produce at least 5 monthly proc reports
    Produce at least 5 market information reports

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS

    Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
    WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
    Depending on the duty station of assignment, WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
    WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education;

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  • Social Protection Strategist

    Social Protection Strategist

    The Role and the Person
    In this role, you will have the ability to build a people’s movement around the program theme and inspire followership; comprehensive knowledge and experience of implementing Social Protection/Resilience programs and initiatives, ideally built on mature understanding of relevant issues derived from field experience. Proven management experience and high impact influencing at a strategic level in a complex, dispersed organisation with evidence of leading, facilitating and integrating a specific area of expertise across a wide network, providing clarity and focus of vision and impact, strategic planning and decision making and the delivery of agreed results. Have good knowledge of and experience in developing advocacy and campaign strategies and plans and successfully achieving external impact and change and, experience in donor funding environment with good financial management skills.
    P.S – Earlier applicants need not re-apply for the Social Protection/Resilience Strategist.
    If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts. The closing date is 28 February 2018. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
    At Oxfam, we are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation.

  • Chief Commercial Officer

    Chief Commercial Officer

    Job description
    The challenge

    We are carving our niche in the $6B advertising market in Kenya through a variety of innovative products and by being one of the few players targeting the SME segment.
    You will spearhead the sales of our five core products:
    Affiliate programs (sport betting, e-commerce, insurance)
    Media buys for marketing agencies and corporates
    SME local listings
    Ad networks (AdSense, Taboola)
    Market research services

    Why join us now
    We are at a historical junction in Africa where frontier territories are adopting online media consumption habits for the first time, whilst at the same time text/print, video, audio are all moving to the mobile web. Hivisasa operates over vast regions where online content creation is nearly non-existent when compared to population size. Despite experiencing fast economic growth, these regions have scarce and archaic means for local advertisement.
    What you’ll be doing

    You will be a member of the senior leadership team, working directly with the founders to develop and direct the company’s monetization strategy and shape the company’s growth.
    You will be responsible for prioritising our monetization efforts to meet company objectives
    You will monitor the market for opportunities and guide the product team on which new and existing products are highest priority for clients.
    You will independently build and manage a team capable of scaling efforts exponentially
    You will work with Hivisasa’s engineering team to make relevant product changes and feature additions.
    You will lead the design and development of innovative digital ad products including interactive widgets and more!
    You will carry out market analysis and analytics to understand the expected performance of products
    Be prepared to get your hands dirty – whenever there are holes or gaps in the team, you will be the one to fill them

    What you bring to the table

    5+ years experience with digital marketing and online advertising
    Cutting edge knowledge of the ad tech space
    Experience building and managing a team
    Demonstrated track record of revenue growth
    Operating experience in Kenya
    Highly curious, driven, independent, gritty, entrepreneurial and analytical
    Highly creative with strong copywriting skills
    Low maintenance, will require frequent travel to rural counties
    Robust cultural empathy
    Persistence and a commitment towards our mission of informing frontier populations and our goal to dominate the local news industry across the continent

    Preferred experience

    MBA/MA in business, marketing, or related field
    Established relationships with marketing teams at Kenyan corporates or SMEs
    Experience working with startups across multiple functions
    Experience in sports betting or e-commerce companies
    Experience in the market research industry
    Experience implementing digital ad solutions and a deep understanding of the technologies and platforms involved
    Experience working with ads in markets dominated by the Opera Mini Browser

  • Africa Director

    Africa Director

    Job description
    Role Overview
    This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join WYG International’s business in Africa at a time when we are growing and investing. We have a dynamic and growing portfolio of development programmes in Africa with a solid pipeline, quality existing projects and a well-resourced, dynamic team.
    Responsibilities will include identifying and supporting business development opportunities, representing WYG amongst clients and partners in Africa, management of the Africa hub in Nairobi, oversight of our emerging country offices in Nigeria and Somalia, and ensuring that the highest quality standards and ethics are met in delivering services to clients.
    The position will be full time based in Nairobi, and the Africa Director will be a member of the International Development Leadership Team
    Your Role

    Leadership

    Leadership of the Africa staff and associates, with responsibility for recruitment, coaching and mentoring of the team. The extent of the team shall be refined in accordance with market needs and in collaboration with other Divisional Directors to ensure that we make full use of the resources we have within
    International Development, and are able to serve the diverse needs of the business units.
    Liaison with other divisional directors within International Development and other Business Units within the WYG Group, support the implementation of the WYG Strategic Growth Plan

    Business Development

    Identification and curation of client and partner relationships and resources to ensure timely identification of opportunities, liaison with Divisional Directors and direct support to the positioning for bids
    Identification and support of a pipeline of donor funded opportunities which can be secured by WYG through competitive tender or direct award
    Gathering of market intelligence in relation to the pipeline of opportunities and positioning of WYG to ensure that it is in a strong position to compete when they come to market
    Support to negotiation of final contracts with clients when selected as preferred bidder in conjunction with Divisional Director as required
    Development of an extensive and global network of commercial partners with which to form consortia (where required) to bid for and deliver contracts
    Development of an extensive and global network of external consultants with which to form project teams to deliver contracts on behalf of clients
    Regular travel across Africa is anticipated in order to ensure that WYG’s profile and relationships are strengthened

    Strategy Development Support

    Lead role in the development of a three-year strategic plan for WYG’s Africa business
    Nesting of the Africa strategy within the wider strategies of WYG International Development Business (IDB) and WYG Group – seeking to leverage on experience and resources across the business including WYG Consulting and WYG Advisory
    Monitoring of progress against performance milestones set out in the strategy and corresponding action plan
    Identifying and entering into strategic partnerships, to support implementation of the Africa plan

    Organisational Performance

    Support Divisional delivery of won projects through line management of staff in Africa, mobilisation meetings, operational meetings as required, troubleshooting, etc.
    Deputise for Divisional Directors at client meetings, site visits or other meetings as required
    Active participation in WYG’s annual ‘Global Engagement Event’, along with other leaders in the Group, to reflect on past performance and future direction of the business
    Support knowledge sharing activities across the African offices, and between WYG Africa and the technical divisions

    About You
    We are looking for senior candidates with a Higher Degree in a field related to the work of WYG International (international development, international relationships, governance, infrastructure, economic development, M&E and climate change) who are fluent in English, with other languages an advantage. Extensive relevant professional experience is expected.
    An extensive African track record is essential with experience of donor programmes (DFID, EuropeAid, EIB, World Bank in particular). Candidates will have a strong track record in business development, tendering and familiarity with different client requirements, and possess an active network of contacts and relationships with companies, consultants and other institutions in Africa.
    You will ideally have had hands-on project management/delivery experience, have experience of managing a team and be acquainted with the operational delivery requirements of donors.
    You must be willing to travel to support the Divisional Directors delivery of programmes and business development activities.

  • Shipping Assistant Production Planning and Logistics Assistant

    Shipping Assistant Production Planning and Logistics Assistant

    Job description
    How would you like to join one of the world’s largest commercial security printers, and work with an established team of professionals?
    The Shipping Assistant role is to provide assistance in shipping and the handling of import and export documentation.
    Key Activities

    Assist in performing ship-out arrangements in accordance to the customs regulations.
    To ensure the provision & availability of an updated database, machines /SFD performance
    Preparation of relevant documents related to Production & Shipping
    Data collection from SP papers
    To Monitor and ensure timely planning, processing and delivery for all dispatches for both in bound & out bound couriers.
    Provision of an updated database for all shipped/received goods, and ensuring maintenance of high efficiency levels for the same.
    To ensure that the quotation received from procurement department is verified and signed off by Production Planning and Logistics Supervisor and HSSE and Resilience Manager.
    Daily follow up with clearing & forwarding agents/couriers with relations to all imports and exports, and passed entries documentations.
    Weekly follow up on the status of bond with the clearing agents.
    Taking the liaison role by responding to internal and external requests for information within the stipulated boundaries.
    To plan & organize customs verification for all Imports & Exports & physically check all cleared consignments (imports) while ensuring their movement to the end users or storage sites.
    Ensuring that Customs bond letters are done and submitted to the Customs Officers and Clearing agents on daily basis.
    Ensuring that the shipping list is done on weekly basis.
    Holding meetings with the clearing agents.
    To Monitor and ensure timely planning and delivery for all air export shipments apart from charter movements.
    To ensure that Customs report is done on monthly basis.
    Inter-departmental co-ordination should be maintained to ensure all production & shipping related matters affecting all departments are catered for.
    Liaising with Airline, Shipping, Courier agents and relevant in house departments.
    Inputting & distributing production & shipping data.
    To Monitor and ensure timely planning, processing and delivery for all dispatches for both in bound & out bound couriers.

    The above list is not exhaustive. You will be required to undertake other duties within your capabilities, consistent with this role, to support the needs of the business.
    Qualifications And Experience

    Minimum of 3 Years working experience in a manufacturing environment.
    Diploma in Transport & Logistics or its equivalent.
    Computer Literacy

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  • Account Manager

    Account Manager

    Job description
    Do you enjoy taking ownership and being responsible for your own internal business portfolio? Do you thrive in building strong relationships and inspiring partners about new products and services? If your answer is “yes”, you might have what it takes to be the next Account Manager (French) at our amazing Nairobi office!
    We are seeking a full time Account Manager – French in our lovely Nairobi office.
    B.responsible
    You support Booking.com BV; you are responsible for informing and consulting its accommodation partners in regards to their business performance, market opportunities and industry trends. You will empower partners on how to use the system, tools and available products of Booking.com BV with the goal of optimizing their performance on the platform and creating an amazing experience for Booking.com’s customers.
    B.capable

    Communicating effectively: you can clearly express ideas and information to others and flex your style according to the specific situation and audience
    Managing your market: you excel at evaluating local market characteristics, trends and drivers, and you effectively prioritize and manage the performance of a portfolio of accounts to business value
    Identifying and articulating Partner needs: you are capable to create value for Partners by identifying, clarifying and prioritizing partner needs
    Formulating and positioning solutions: you enjoy creating “win-win” value for partners by matching needs to relevant offerings and presenting these in compelling ways
    Gaining commitment: you have the capability to move partner conversations forward and lead conversations to a successful outcome
    Representing Booking.com: you can exhibit professional behavior and act as a role model of the Booking.com values before, during and after interactions with partners
    Self-awareness, managing and developing yourself: you have the capability to achieve business goals and make the difference in interacting with partners by recognizing the emotions of oneself and of others and to use this information to guide thinking and behavior

    B.skilled

    2 years of experience in a relevant account management function
    Fluent English and French speaker and writer
    Affinity or experience within e-commerce and/or travel industry
    Pro-active, sense of responsibility and can work independently
    Accurate, strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
    Team player, self-motivated, flexible and open to change
    Positive attitude
    Hotel School, or University background preferred
    Driver’s license
    Availability to travel up to 50%
    You already have citizenship to work in Kenya

  • Tax Senior IT (Information Technology) Auditor

    Tax Senior IT (Information Technology) Auditor

    Job description
    Reporting to the Manager, the senior will be responsible for:-

    Providing tax consultancy and agency services on direct and indirect taxation
    Advising clients on tax planning and compliance
    Representing clients in tax audits, compliance checks and investigations
    Resolving matters with Kenya Revenue Authority
    Transfer Pricing advisory services
    Preparing briefs on current tax developments and changes in tax legislation

    Requirements

    Qualified CPA (K), ACCA, ACA or equivalent professional qualification
    A Bachelors’ degree in Commerce, Law, Economics or business related disciplines
    Minimum of two years’ experience in similar senior position
    Thorough knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and practice

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  • Participatory Action Researcher

    Participatory Action Researcher

    Role overview
    The role seeks to assist VSO program teams in developing and implementing a Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology aimed at involving the most marginalized in communities to identify, investigate and understand issues they confront and the appropriate action to address this. The role will support integration of Social accountability, Social Inclusion & Gender and Resilience into VSO’s programs in Health, Education and Secure Livelihoods.
    Skills, qualifications and experience
    You Have a:

    Degree / diploma in social science / development studies.
    Well trained in PAR methodologies with at least 4-5 years’ working experience in facilitating PAR using various participatory methods in social development, research design, implementation, coordination, data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting
    Experience in working with government, NGOs and civil society organizations.
    Experience conducting research with communities

    Desirable

    Experience in conducting participatory action research with communities
    Experience in participatory methodologies

    Allowance and accommodation
    This a Voluntary role, All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.